Belleville freshman Erin Dusek continues her work as emergency medical technician.

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From the Kansan.com editor: I had just arrived at my best friends house to pick him up for school. The local rock DJ came on the air and said a plane had crashed into one of the buildings of the World Trade Center. My best friend asked, Do you think we are under attack? I told him that it had to be a pilot error. Little did I know how wrong I was about that. This is what is etched in my mind about Sept. 11, 2001. We here at The University Daily Kansan would like to know what you were doing when the planes hit the twin towers and what your reaction was. Visit kansan.com to fill out a submission form. All submissions are due Aug. 31. All submissions will be posted on kansan.com on Sept. 11. Select submissions will be printed in the Sept. 11 edition of the Kansan.
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health

Binge drinking stirs up hidden costs

Night of near-alcohol overdose lands student with hospital bills
By dAvid linhArdt

Facts about excessive drinking

Ninety percent of alcohol consumed by underage drinkers comes during binge drinking sessions. Fifty-two percent of all 18- to 20year-olds who consume alcohol drink excessively. Thats the highest proportion of any age group. fications for alcohol dependency in their lives.

It was the first day of class and the first day of $4 beer pitchers at The Crossing. At the popular bar just off Jayhawk Boulevard, a Wichita freshman named Hannah and her friends drank pitcher after pitcher of Boulevard Wheat and Budweiser. Hannah, 18, won a quick chugging contest with a much larger man and felt elated. She was sure

she could drink much more. What she didnt know was that alcohol could shut down a bodys nervous system and that KU Public Safety officers would be patrolling Jayhawk Boulevard on $4 pitcher night. She also didnt know that the cost of being treated for near-alcohol poisoning can climb as high as $10,000, officials at Lawrence Memorial Hospital said. About 11 percent of women and 33 percent of men ages 18 to 44

participate in binge drinking at least once per month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2000, the CDC tracked 85,000 deaths related to excessive drinking. Risk of liver and oral cancer increases 40 percent or more with excessive drinking. Excessive drinking is generally defined as having five or more drinks on a single occasion.

Excessive drinking is often a

factor in sexual assaults during college. Rape is more likely to occur when both an attacker and a victim use alcohol before an attack.

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safety

Smart alarms improve lab safety

By CourtnEy hAGEn
alarm system connected to KU 911 with graphic screens to alert dispatchers. The new smart fire alarm system monitors all alarms in the building, unlike the old system that was connected through a series of wires, not to each other. Rombach reports that in the smart system every device has a specific location and will automatically alert dispatchers to where the emergency is. Other laboratory buildings on campus, like Smissman Research Laboratories on West Campus, arent so lucky. A fire in Smissman last year caused concern because the building contained only manual fire alarm pulls, Rombach said. In contrast, Rombach said the alarms in Malott are so sensitive that they are sometimes even tripped by a settling of dust in the building. Though the alarms provide for the quick and early detection of fires, other dangers might slip by if not monitored by students and employees.

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Heather Florez, Topeka senior, takes a moment to look at her football tickets after picking them up Thursday afternoon. Students can pick up their football tickets for the 2006 KU football season at Allen Fieldhouse.

Tim Welch spends an average of 40 hours per week in the Malott Hall labs. The Salina senior is majoring in chemistry and has a full workload that requires him to spend hours testing sometimes hazardous chemicals. Welch said he feels free to work with the potent chemicals thanks to safety precautions put into place by the University of Kansas. Welch can work safely under the protection of the buildings smart alarms. In late 1996, the University began a program to install new alarm systems in new and remodeled buildings on campus. Bob Rombach, University fire marshal, said that 44 buildings on campus have the new alarm system, and Malott is one of them. Instead of horns or beeps, if the new alarms detect smoke or flames, the alarms set off flashing lights and loud voice alerts. Previously, parts of the building were not covered well, Rombach said. At one point the building had two different fire alarm systems. Now the building has a smart fire

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enrollment

More students opt for summer studies

By BEn Smith
Summer enrollment at the University of Kansas increased this year after dropping in 2005. The University Registrars Office said Thursday that the number of students who attended summer classes at the University this year increased by 79 students. Total University enrollment, which includes all University-affiliated campuses, was up by 59 students. However, overall enrollment was still less than it was in Summer 2004. University spokesman Todd Cohen said summer enrollment peaked in 2004 with 11,033 students. Enrollment has steadily increased over the past 20 years, he said, from 9,400 students in Summer 1986. In 2005, 10,616 students attended classes at all campuses during the summer. That was nearly 35 percent of the 29,624 students who enrolled for the subsequent fall semester. In the previous year, Summer 2004, the total University enrollment of 11,033 was about 37 percent of the student population in Fall 2004.

science

Pluto now considered dwarf planet

76 years after Plutos discovery by KU alumnus, it is stripped of its status as large planet
By AnnA FAltErmEiEr
Julie Feldt lost her favorite planet Thursday when the International Astronomical Union removed Plutos planetary status. Feldt, St. Louis junior and astronomy and physics major, said shes disappointed with the decision. Hopefully it doesnt hurt research on Pluto, Feldt said. The IAU decided early Thursday morning to remove Pluto from the list of nine planets thats existed since Plutos discovery in 1930. Pluto was regarded a planet for more than 75 years. It will now be considered a dwarf planet. The decision prompted mixed reactions. Members of the facebook. com group, I love it that Pluto isnt a planet anymore, celebrated. Others, including Feldt, were dissapointed. The news is especially upsetting for the University of Kansas. Clyde Tombaugh, the man who discovered Pluto, graduated from the University in 1936 with a Bachelor of Science degree in astronomy. Barbara Anthony-Twarog, professor of physics and astronomy, said she was disappointed and surprised to hear Pluto was no longer a planet. I think it diminishes some of the pride that Kansans get at the recognition of Tombaugh as the discoverer of Pluto, but scientifically this doesnt mean anything, she said. Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 1930 while working at Lowell observatory in Flagstaff, Ariz. Anthony-Twarog said that a week ago it seemed likely the IAU would allow Pluto to retain its planetary status. The former definition of a planet considered any object orbiting the sun thats large enough to make itself spherical to be a planet. However, what now distinguishes Pluto as a dwarf planet is its oblong orbit that overlaps with Neptunes. For Pluto to be considered a planet, it would need to be able to clear all debris from its orbital neighborhood which it cannot. Kelley Liebst, Lawrence sophomore and physics and astronomy major, said shes not surprised about the decision.

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Friday, august 25, 2006

quote of the day

If I ever see him again, Im going to cut open his head and eat his brain. Dennis Hoppers character Deacon, from the 1995 movie Waterworld

Beakend
BY KATIE HOBSON
Fiddling in the park The 26th annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championship will be held this weekend just north of 12th and Massachusetts Streets in South Park, near the recreation center. The championship will begin 6:30 p.m. Saturday and will last as long as there is light to play by. Saturdays portion of the two-day

Get ready for the

fact of the day

Ever heard that humans need to drink eight glasses of water a day? That is a common myth that has never actually been scientifically proven. Four to five glasses a day is all it takes to maintain a healthy body. American Journal of Physiology

affair will feature a past winners showcase. Those who have participated in and won the championship before are invited to share their abilities once again while viewers take pleasure in the free ice cream social. Sunday, the event will reconvene at noon and continue through 5:30 p.m. There is no charge to enjoy the musical talents of the bluegrass and folk song players, except of course the loan of your ears.

Birthday celebration Lawrences Solidarity! Revolutionary Center & Radical Library will be celebrating its fifth birthday 6 p.m. Saturday at the library, 1109 Massachusetts St. Free food and music will be provided in honor of the celebration. Four local bands Conner, Long Division, Nothing Else and Eyes Like Headlights, along with local singer and songwriter, Joe Carr, will lure passers-by with tunes from rock, punk and hardcore/metal genres. For more information regarding the radical library, call (785) 8651374 or log onto www.lawrencesolidarity.net.

Poker parties Poker players should check out Conroys Pub at 3115 W. Sixth St. every Thursday and Saturday evening. Games start at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. each night. Theres no cost to register and anyone and everyone is invited to take chance. Participants are asked to show up 30 minutes prior to game time if they wish to play. Games are also offered to anyone 21 years or older on Sunday and Wednesday evenings at the same time. All regular Texas Holdem rules apply. For more details regarding rules and regulations, check out www.thepokerpub.com.
Edited by Erin Wiley

on campus
Student Union Activities will show The Da Vinci Code at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday and Saturday in Woodruff Auditorium.

on the record
A 21-year-old KU student reported the theft of a safe and a number of blank checks. The total value of the theft is $35. It occurred in the 2100 block of Heatherwood. A 20-year-old KU student reported the loss of a passport valued at $50. The theft or loss occurred between Aug. 18 and the evening of Aug. 19. An 18-year-old KU student reported the theft of a bike by Hardrock and cable lock from the bike rack at Oliver Hall. The theft occurred Aug. 20, and the stolen items are valued at $510. An 18-year-old KU student reported the theft of a bike by Giant and cable lock from the bike racks at Ellsworth Hall. The theft occurred between Aug. 18 and Aug. 21, and the total loss is estimated at $355.

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Want to know what people are talking about? Heres a list of Wednesdays most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com. 1. Fraternity delinquent on taxes 2. Carter: Avoid post-drinking binge 3. Bar owners risk success in college town 4. Avid K-State fan converts to Jayhawks lover 5. Fans flock to Jayhawks open practice

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Student Senate deadline today

Students interested in running for five open freshman Student Senate spots have until today to apply. Applications can be picked up in the Student Senate Office, 410 Kansas Union, or downloaded online at www. ku.edu/~senate. Completed applications must be returned to the Student Senate office by 5 p.m. Students must collect 50 signatures from freshmen classmates and obtain a deans stamp certifying freshmen status. Applicants can obtain a deans stamp at 109 Strong Hall. The election will take place Sept. 5 and 6.
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Jasmine Pasimio, Columbus senior, performed on Wescoe Beach yesterday while Andrew Hauth, Burlington senior, accompanied her on the bass guitar. Pasimio said she started an informal group last year that meets once a week to sing and play music together. She said she taught herself how to play the guitar. She founded the group because she realized that music was something she wanted to share.

Court considers if cat spat constitutes misdemeanor

JEANNETTE, Pa. Meow. A district judge has been asked to decide whether that word is a harmless taunt or grounds for misdemeanor harassment. Police charged a 14-year-old boy for meowing whenever he sees his neighbor, 78-year-old Alexandria Carasia. The boys family and Carasia do not get along. The boys mother said the family got rid of their cat after Carasia complained to police that it used her flower garden as a litter box. The boy testified Tuesday that he only meowed at the woman twice. District Judge Joseph DeMarchis decided to wait 90 days before ruling.

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Marijuana plant found growing in residential area Wife, while parking car, finds husband in driveway PRESCOTT, Ariz. A sheriffs deputy patrolling a senior housing development outside Prescott spotted a 5-foot-tall marijuana plant growing between two residents driveways. Yavapai County Deputy Justin Dwyer identified the plant and interviewed the residents Wednesday, spokeswoman Susan Quayle said. They told the deputy they thought the plant was just an attractive weed, and they had been watering it because it looked so nice. Quayle said it appeared the plant was growing wild and sprouted from a stray seed. Dwyer told the homeowners he would have to confiscate it and asked them to call deputies ROGERS, Ark. (AP) A man who fell asleep in his driveway woke up when his wife came home and turned into the driveway to park the car. Kristine Bolson said she drove into her driveway shortly after midnight Tuesday and heard a cracking sound, a Benton County Sheriffs Office report said. When she got out of her vehicle, she heard moaning and found her husband, Richard Gonzalez, on the ground near her vehicle. Bolson said she did not initially see her husband in the driveway. According to the report, Gonzalez said he had been drinking and he must have passed out.

He was taken to a hospital for abrasions and contusions.

Topless parade promotes porn stars, erotica show

AUCKLAND, New Zealand Two dozen bare-breasted porn stars paraded on motorcycles and military vehicles down the main street of New Zealands biggest city after beating efforts by Auckland officials to prevent the promotional stunt. Thousands of people, many of them clicking away with cell phone cameras, lined the street on Wednesday for the parade by male and female porn actors, most semi-clad in black leather, to publicize an erotica show that opens in Auckland later this week.
Associated Press

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Freshman juggles classes with emergency medical service

BY BEN SmITH
Her parents have been EMTs in Republic County since 1986. We have seen a lot in those years, but I dont worry at all about her having to work a difficult call, said Rod Dusek, Erins father and assistant director of the service. Erin has a very level head, and can think things through and act correctly and safely. Of the 20 people who work the Republic County EMS, Erin is the youngest, but she is very good and shes catching on very well, said David Strnad, director of the Republic County EMS. To become an EMT, Dusek took courses from Butler County Community College in El Dorado. Dusek spent most of her on-duty time helping the elderly in her community. Dusek is a social welfare major. She said her goal was to help people by working in hospitals. She also advocates the importance of CPR training and wants to get more people interested in the profession. Its a very important job that always needs workers, she said. Youre helping people to have a second chance to live. Four-hour adult CPR classes are available through the Douglas County chapter of the American Red Cross for a fee of $30. Full-time students can take classes in infant, child, and adult CPR at Watkins Memorial Health Center for $23.10. According to the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services, most EMS agencies require the following: U.S. citizenship with a valid drivers license and a good driving record, a high school diploma or GED and an age of 21, although some agencies will hire 18-year-olds. Applicants must also have valid state EMT or Paramedic certification and effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. To find out more about the Kansas EMT certification process, go to www.ksbems.org. Kansan staff writer Ben Smith can be contacted at bsmith@kansan. com. Edited by Shanxi Upsdell
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Heart attack, stroke or car accident? Whatever it was, she was ready. Her nerves tingling with stress and fear, 18-year-old Erin Dusek jumped into the ambulance at 2 a.m. to rush to the aid of somebody in need. That happened in March, her first night of duty as an Emergency Medical Technician. The next morning, Dusek attended classes at 8 a.m., finishing her senior year of high school. Now a student at the University of Kansas, the Belleville freshman still treks home to Republic County in north-central Kansas once a month to work a 24-hour EMT shift. I love it, Dusek said. Its a good opportunity to help people and see things you wouldnt otherwise see. Certified in March, Dusek has been an active member of the Republic County Emergency Medical Service for six months. She worked 30 to 50 hours a week, serving her small community during the summer, before she came to Lawrence.

Erin Dusek, Belleville freshman, is an EMT in Republic County. She drives home once a month to work a 24-hour shift.

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news
entertainment Kansas basketball great subject of upcoming movie
By C.J. MoorE
Ian Naismith calls it the greatest story thats never been told the story of his grandfather, James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. Now, 115 years after Naismith invented a game that included two peach baskets and 13 original rules, the story of Naismith is being captured in a documentary called Basketball Man: Dr. Naismith and the Rules of the Game. Naismith spent the final 41 years of his life in Lawrence, and Ian and the filmmakers decided Lawrence was where they would begin shooting the documentary. His story took place in Lawrence, and it was an obvious place to start filming, Ian said. He was very attached to Lawrence and the University of Kansas. The crew of Basketball Man began shooting in Lawrence in May; executive producer Keith Zimmerman said they would finish filming in four weeks. While in Lawrence, the filmmakers interviewed University of Kansas basketball coach Bill Self, athletics director Lew Perkins and former player Bud Stallworth. KU is going to get worldwide exposure, Zimmerman said. People that didnt know about it, theyll realize that James Naismith fell in love with Lawrence, Kan. The premise of the documentary is to tell the story of Naismiths life. It also includes interviews with legendary coaches and players from the past and the present including Self, Red Auerbach, John Wooden, Bob Cousy, Oscar Robertson, Steve Nash, Kirk Hinrich and NBA Commissioner David Stern. The movie is set to premiere Sept. 27 in Las Vegas. Zimmerman is working with the Athletics

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Department to have a special showing at the University, possibly following a basketball game. The documentary DVD, which will include more than three hours of footage, goes on sale on the Internet in November and will be in stores January 2007. Zimmerman is negotiating with HBO, Showtime and ESPN Classic to sell a 60- to 90minute version of Basketball Man for television. The movie will also be shown on the big screen for a week in New York, Los Angeles and possibly in the Kansas City area so it will be eligible for an Emmy. I would think itll be the most impressive documentary regarding basketball ever made, Ian said. Kansan staff writer C.J. Moore can be contacted at cjmoore@ kansan.com. EditedbyBrettBolton

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RA transition runs in family

By Matt EldEr
The Vaglios have made student housing a family affair for the past decade. The five Leawood siblings have come through the University of Kansas, all of which have been resident assistants. Were the perennial housing powerhouse, said Jeff Vaglio with a laugh, who graduated in 2006. His brother, John, the oldest of the Vaglio children, started the trend in the mid-1990s as an RA in Templin Hall. Twins Jeff and Kristin followed at Oliver, Lewis and Templin halls. While all three have graduated, two members of the Vaglio family are carrying on the tradition at the University today. I think they probably have the record, said Diana Robertson, interim director of the Department of Student Housing. Ive known of a brother and sister, or a couple of siblings, but they have the largest streak Ive known of. With five members of the family having been RAs during their time spent at the University, it might just be. To Robertson, the housing department continues to welcome the string of Vaglios on campus with open arms. I think its a testament to the character of the family as a whole, Robertson said. Theyre hard-working, wanting to be of help to others, and theyve all served really well. For James and Jay, the two current Vaglios at the University, their hard work has resulted in their promotion to senior staff RAs. Both said it was a personal decision, rather than family expectations, to continue in their older siblings footsteps. I love it, said James Vaglio, a graduate student who is working in Templin after two years in McCollum Hall. You meet incredibly different personalities. For Jay, the youngest of the five RAs, the experience has resulted in much more than a typical on-campus job. Being an RA has offered Jay the chance to build relationships he could hang on to, citing his jitters in his transition to a new town his freshman year. You arent always an authoritative figure, he said. Jay entered the RA program in Spring 2006 as a freshman, a rarity in campus leadership positions. Starting a freshman in January at that role is a little bit uncommon, Robertson said. I think that its a testament to the type of maturity in him. While maturity may be a trait common to the Vaglio family from their roles of leadership within the University, its their moments of responsibility and actions as authoritative figures that remind them that it is indeed a job. After several escapades, including water balloons shooting from windows and pumpkins dropping from the seventh story, responsibility is the backbone of their job. If guys are kicking a soccer ball or throwing a Frisbee in the hall, I have to be the guy that says they cant do that, Jay said. Even though Id like to be the guy throwing the frisbee. While the five siblings have given so much of themselves back to the campus community, both James and Jay said they are the fortunate individuals. Ive met all types of students, who are all from different backgrounds, James said. Just an incredible blend of people. Kara, the youngest of the Vaglio siblings, will graduate high school this fall, a semester early, to jumpstart her college career at Johnson County Community College. She plans to attend the University in Fall 2007, as the potential seventh installment of the Vaglio tradition on top of the hill. Kansan staff writer Matt Elder can be contacted at melder@kansan. com. Edited by Shanxi Upsdell

Jay Vaglio, left, Leawood sophomore, and his brother James Vaglio, Leawood senior, are both RAs in the residence halls. We get paid to hang out with people. You couldnt ask for a better college job, James Vagilo said.

edwards campus

Fun Fest event at Edwards Campus welcomes students, families, neighbors

By BEn sMith
community, their presence is quite apparent here, Baru said. Baru, who lives close to the campus, planned to attend the event with his neighbor. The event will have free food, a childrens activity area, discounts on merchandise at the bookstore, and local jazz group The Doug Talley Quartet will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. in Reigner Hall. Baru said he thought the events served two purposes: making the students more connected to one another and making the community more aware of the programs and people at the non-traditional campus. The students are different, the learning is different, Baru said about his new college experiences. These events are relatively new to the Edwards Campus. Last year there was a similar event for the opening of Jayhawk Central. Students, staff and the community enjoyed the events so much, said Elaine Warren, director of public relations at Edwards Campus. We decided we would engage in something similar each year as a welcome back to students and outreach to our surrounding community and neighbors. Kansan staff writer Ben smith can be contacted at bsmith@kansan. com. Edited by Dianne Smith

Although the University of Kansas Edwards Campus doesnt have Hawk Week events to welcome students, the University is bringing social events like Fun Fest to the Overland Park campus. The Fun Fest, which will feature activities for both students and their families, begins at 5 p.m. today in the parking lot near the Jayhawk Central student union. Steve Baru, a 50-year-old parttime masters student in business administration, was glad to see the University making an effort to reach out to his community and students like him. As someone coming from the

nation

Shooter goes on rampage, kills two, injures three

By Wilson rinG
assoCiatEd PrEss

ESSEX, Vt. A gunman shot five people Thursday, killing two of them, in a rampage through two houses and an elementary school that ended when he wounded himself, police said. One of the killings occurred at the school, which was not in session. Police Chief David Demag said he could not confirm earlier reports that the victim was a teacher preparing for the start of classes next week. One television report said about 30 staff were in Essex Elementary School. People were seen running from the school, ducking their heads. At this point the scenes are secured and the community is safe, Demag said about two hours after the first reports of a shooting. We have a suspect in custody. Demag said the shooter and the other wounded people were taken to a hospital, but their conditions were not immediately known. The chief said he could not provide the shooters identity or a motive other than that the shootings appeared to stem from a domestic dispute. Demag said one person was killed in the first shooting, which occurred at a home. The shooter then went to the school, where he fatally shot one person and wounded two others, Demag said. The shooter then went to a condominium complex where he wounded a person before turning the gun on

ASSociATed PReSS

School personnel console each other outside Essex Elementary School after a reported shooting inside, Thursday in Essex, Vt. A gunman shot five people killing two of them, in a rampage through two houses and the elementary school which ended when he wounded himself, police said. himself, the chief said. Jillian Schultz, 22, who lives at the complex, said she was playing with her son and the son of a neighbor she knows only as Chad when a man ran past her, asking Wheres Chad? Wheres Chad? Moments later, she heard four gunshots. Schultz said she gathered the children and got out of there.

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A lot of people at KU are making a big deal because he [Tombaugh] went to KU, but in science, things are always changing, Liebst said. I dont see the big deal. Anthony-Twarog said the Universitys astronomy and physics department wont be affected by the decision. He still discovered Pluto and its still an impressive achievement, Anthony-Twarog said. What people call it doesnt change that. If nothing else, Pluto has achieved more than its 15 minutes of fame. Whats great about the Pluto debate is it brings public interest into astronomy, said Brent Hartley, Olathe junior and physics and astronomy major. Pluto will now be considered a dwarf planet, a new category of minor planets. The asteroid Ceres and 2003 UB313, also known as Xena, will join Pluto as new dwarf planets. Kansan staff writer Anna Faltermeier can be contacted at afaltermeier@kansan.com. The Associated Press contributed to this story. Edited by Elyse Weidner tions when answering calls in the building. A Hazardous Materials center was included in the Fire Station No. 5, 1911 Stewart Ave., to address concerns that might come from lab classes at the University. We upgrade our level of response and protection in dealing with chemical materials from laboratories, Barr said. Rombach said all chemicals in Malott are tracked through Environmental Health and Safety, and that his department inspected the labs annually to determine levels of safety. Even with all the precautions, Welch said he still used extra care when working with chemicals in the labs. All who work in the lab are jointly responsible for the proper disposal of all chemicals and waste, Welch said. I am usually not as concerned, as long as those around me are exercising safe laboratory practices. Kansan staff writer Courtney Hagen can be contacted at chagen@kansan.com. Edited by Erin Wiley It happens all the time, said John Drees, a nurse whos worked at the hospital for years. Students get together with friends and drink until their bodies reach deadly levels of intoxication, he said. Hannah, whose last name is being withheld because family members are not aware of her situation, jumped onto a bench and started dancing to the pounding club music spun by the DJ. Other girls joined her. Her cup of beer seemed to be full all the time. She started her night of drinking on an empty stomach, and she guessed that she might have consumed as much as 80 oz. of beer almost the size of two Route 44 cups from Sonic. By 10:45 p.m., she and her friend Victor decided to leave. Outside in the muggy night air with many pints of beer sloshing inside her 5-foot frame, Hannah vomited and collapsed near the street, according to KU Public Safety Office reports and her own recollection. Public Safety officers evaluated Hannahs condition and called an ambulance. Hannah and her friends had hoped to use SafeRide to get back to Hashinger Hall, but the officers stayed with her until the ambulance arrived. If I were at a house party, I probably would have passed out in the corner, Hannah said. She arrived at the hospital and was admitted. Often multiple cases of potential alcohol overdose occur late at night, Drees said, and hospital rooms can be filled with the noise of partially or totally inebriated patients friends. Doctors and nurses assessed Hannahs condition, checked her airway for vomit or pieces of food and asked if she was alone. She said she couldnt remember where her friend Victor went. She worried about him being caught by the police like Hannah, Victor was also under 21. Hospital staff hooked Hannah to

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an IV and kept track of her heart rate and breathing. The worry, Drees said, is when a patients central nervous system partially or completely shuts down. A person can drink too much, pass out and simply stop breathing, he said. A nurse took a blood sample from Hannah. She tried to focus on the person standing beside her bed. Will I have to get my stomach pumped? she asked. The nurse told her no. If her stomach had needed to be pumped to halt absorption of the alcohol, then she already would have a tube down her throat, the nurse said. Hannah felt relieved. They wake up and realize the night wasnt nearly as fun as they thought, Drees said. Treatments and costs can vary dramatically, said Belinda Rehmer, hospital spokeswoman. Its difficult to pin down exactly how much an alcohol-related emergency room visit could cost. In Hannahs case, the ambulance ride and hospital admission alone will ratchet up the amount on the insurance bill her parents will receive. Since her hospital visit on Aug. 17, shes been trying to figure out a good excuse for the inevitable questions. I almost wore my hospital wristband to class the next day, Hannah said. Hannah worries that relatives in Wichita or Lawrence will hear about the misadventure. She said The Crossing patrons recognized her out on the street after her highly visible dance session. They called her the dancing girl an hour before. Now she was the puking girl. You have to know your limits, Hannah said. Sometimes you just find them in crappy ways. Kansan staff writer David Linhardt can be contacted at dlinhardt@ kansan.com. Edited by Shanxi Upsdell

On Aug. 16, a leak in an air line going to an air dryer in a lab was detected by custodians cleaning the building. Capt. James King, LawrenceDouglas County Fire and Medical, responded to the custodians call to 911. King said the employees initially feared it was a gas leak and thanks to their attentiveness, the fire department was at the building quickly. Rich Barr, Lawrence fire marshal, said professors and students working in the lab classrooms typically went through safety lectures and training courses to be attentive to workspace dangers. He said that safe practices were the first and best prevention of any fire or emergency in the building. If something does occur in those labs, it occurs because someone took a shortcut, Barr said. The labs in Malott house a wide array of chemicals that constantly move around. For the fire department, it is important for users to follow the rules and safety precautions so we dont have to come up there. Because many of the chemicals housed in Malott are flammable, toxic or corrosive, Barr said his department takes extra precau-

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NASA helps professor study global warming

By Kim LynCH
A professor at the University of Kansas has received a grant from NASA that will allow him to develop smart sensors, which could be used to study global warming. NASA has awarded Costas Tsatsoulis, professor and chair of electrical engineering and computer science, a $638,000 three-year grant for the project. One function of the sensors will be to measure the melting of ice sheets, allowing scientists to get data faster. It would speed up the entire process of studying the ice sheets, said Claude Laird, a research associate at the Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets. Laird said the technology could help them zero in on thinning areas in the ice sheet, which would lead to additional studies. Tsatsoulis said the project would be done mostly on computers. He said the project was in its preliminary stages and would not be producing sensors until later on. Putting the sensors in satellites is a long-term goal. It will take 20 to 30 years for NASA to do that, Tsatsoulis said. When the project is completed, there will several types of sensors. Some will be space-based, others sea-based such as buoys and some land-based. An Inconvenient Truth, a documentary on global warming narrated by former Vice-President Al Gore, was released earlier this year and has been raising awareness of the issue ever since. Briana Saunders, British Columbia sophomore, said she thought it was a great movie and if people would watch it with an open mind, they would feel compelled to do something about global warming. Saunders said until the consequences of the global warming problem were staring people in the face, most of the population wouldnt act on it. Betsy Copeland, Leonardville senior, said she also thought global warming was a growing issue but had faith that the population would be able to adapt to the changing environment. Kansan staff writer Kim Lynch can be contacted at klynch@ kansan.com. Edited by Elyse Weidner

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Despite the minor slump in enrollment, summer courses appeal to students for many reasons. Some students take summer courses to fulfill requirements, raise GPAs or make up dropped or uncompleted courses. Bethany Taylor, Olathe sophomore, finished summer classes three weeks before her fall semester began. I enjoyed the summer school a lot, she said. Everyone seemed to have a sort of summer attitude in the class, including the professor. Taylor said she took difficult classes during the summer in order to make this fall semester more manageable. The summer semesters shorter length makes classes easier to endure, she said. The paper deadlines are harsher and the reading workload can be downright painful, but you can eliminate a whole three, or in my case, nine, junior-level credit hours in just two months, she said. Juliana Whisman, Augusta senior, squeezed in some required classes before her May 2007 graduation. I would definitely recommend summer courses to other students, Whisman said. Even though they can be a lot of work, theyre over so quickly. Kansan staff writer Ben Smith can be contacted at bsmith@ kansan.com. Edited by Elyse Weidner

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recruit minority students and implement them in a way that will entice more diverse faculty members. Departments must also evaluate their staffs to find if they reflect the diversity initiatives that Chancellor Robert Hemenway instituted in 1995. Programs such as HAWK Link, the creation of multicultural scholarship programs across campus departments and the Multicultural Resource Center have all played a crucial role in the progress of diversifying the campus. Such programs could go a long way in continued improvements. Potential minority faculty members want to be greeted by a relatable face. They want to see what strides the University has made in attracting other minority faculty. The numbers are increasing, but theres still plenty of room to grow. We wont find the solution this year or next, but if the University continues to make efforts to improve, the solution it not far off. Louis Mora for the editorial board.

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Another year, another step taken by the University in its initiative to diversify the student body. Minority students compromise 11.8 percent of the student body this fall, a number that has gradually increased over the years. The increasing figure is a sign of progress, but the University can continue to strive for more. A diverse campus also requires a diverse faculty and staff. The University must continue to improve efforts in attracting minority faculty to truly label itself as a diverse campus. In 2005 the University Daily Kansan reported that minority faculty members had grown from 91 out of 1,256 7.2 percent in 1985, to 201 out of 1,487 13.5 percent in 2005. However, a net gain of minority faculty has not been achieved in the last two years. The University has brought in a coordinator for hiring diverse faculty and staff, but more could be implemented to attract and retain minority faculty. The University needs to take a look at the initiatives used to

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Recruitment not easy

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Ah, fall formal recruitment a week-long event in which more than 800 women attend all 13 Panhellenic sorority houses. Exactly what type of preparation is needed? Months, coming from my own experience as the recruitment chairman for my chapter. Not only do the chapters contribute a hefty budget, but a tremendous amount of time as well. The members of each chapter devote an entire week before recruitment begins spirit week to prepare members for recruiting. Id guess you probably saw all of us outside singing ridiculous songs in an incredibly loud tone. At other times, when our chapters appeared to be completely vacant, we were working endless hours to perfect each detail of recruitment. This preparation may sound a bit crazy to you, but it is all worth it for the main event: fall formal recruitment. Many of you are probably asking why anyone would honestly choose to participate in 15-hour workdays rather than just casually recruit throughout the year. I have relentlessly questioned this process. After months of vigorous preparation, tears, unsuccessful orders and rentals, I can proudly say my answer for you is sisterhood. Until Bid Day, when each woman receives her bid card to the chapter that has extended an invitation to her, we are given an extensive amount of time to get to know the women coming through recruitment. This period is an essential part of every chapter. Throughout the year, we have the opportunity to recruit more women, if necessary, but the time spent getting to know them does not compare to the six continuous days that are essential to meeting 800 women during fall formal recruitment. Sisterhood is the top priority of every chapter here at the University of Kansas. I have gained such an

KANSAN COLUMNIST OPINION@KANSAN.COM appreciation for the women whom I have formed relationships with. They are the women who will be my lifelong friends and support system. Dont get me wrong I continue to have many non-greek-affiliated friends who are just as much a part of my life. People tell me time and again that sororities are just an excuse for having bizarrely-themed parties and a ridiculously extensive network of friends. I can tell you for a fact that the amount of work put forth during spirit week and fall formal recruitment is not just for socials (though the socials are definitely something I look forward to). My position has taught me numerous reasons for why a new recruitment class is vital for the success of a chapter. Recruiting women who excel in academics and continually give back to the community is not an easy task. So here I am in my junior year of college and still a very active member of my sorority. My sorority has not only allowed me to get involved within the greek community, but throughout the KU and Lawrence communities as well. The experience gained through the fall formal recruitment process and the time that follows provides chapters with endless opportunities for involvement. Bid Day was held Saturday. From that day on begins the lifelong sisterhood of each chapters members.

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Lawrence progressives misguided in abortion debate

Recently, on these pages, a politically progressive author urged all KU students with similarly leftleaning worldviews to look inward and find new ways to advance their agenda. The message was, Stop blaming conservatives for doing a better job of getting their message across, and do the hard work necessary to convince the public that were right. In the spirit, then, of helping the Lawrence progressive community recognize a threat to its deeply-held convictions, I offer a prediction. More accurately, Ill call it a warning: In the very near future, with little notice, the Right of Reproductive Choice in America will cease to exist. Ive only recently come to believe this. In fact, as a KU student, my view on the topic looked very much like left-leaning Americas view if you dont like abortion, dont have one. Keep your laws off my girlfriends body. Then I got married and had a son. I saw his little heart beating on the MRI screen in the hospital, six months before he was born. It hit me then and there that abortions days were numbered. Why? New technology provides new insight. I could see how quickly that lump of cells was becoming my son, and it made me realize that every argument Id ever made justifying the right of choice was some variation of the same little neat and tidy four words: Its Not A Person. Every single pro-choice argument rests on the cornerstone of denying an unborn child legal rights and protection. (Doubt me? Try to think of an argument that doesnt.) If that lump is really a person, then aborting it for convenience is murder; thus, progressives must never let it be defined as a person. Once they consider the absolute nature of this truism, progressives simply shut down intellectually. The champions of civil rights could never admit theyve built a political institution on the same ground as misogynists, homophobes and slave owners. Psychologists call it cognitive dissonance: the inability to deal
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with a severe intellectual conflict, particularly as it relates to a pre-existing self-image. I call it an enormous blind spot. In 1854, how did the Supreme Court justify slavery in Dred Scott? It denied that a black man was fully a person under the law. In 1901, how did men justify the disenfranchisement of women at the ballot box? They denied that a woman was fully a person under the law. And today, how do progressives justify the right to terminate a pregnancy at a womans discretion? You know the answer just as you also know subconsciously that conservatives cant be allowed to dwell on it in public debate. Once people start asking the question, Doesnt that unborn baby have any rights? the left loses. Progressives cant answer that question, so they keep changing the subject calling pro-lifers names like Nazi or woman-hater, or squealing that somehow theyre the ones who truly stand for civil rights, for women. Scream about womens rights; ignore that embryo behind the curtain. This is in response to Mike Barrys article: If you dont like KU that much you should transfer to K-State or Missouri, traitor. Oh I am so happy to be back on campus and Eric Jorgensen back in the paper. I love you EJ!

Last semester a progressive writer, on this very page, called the fight over abortion the civil rights struggle of our time. She didnt know how right she was. It never dawned on her that shes on the same side as Jim Crow. Conservatives have figured that out, and theyre not going to let you change the subject anymore. Choice will end in America when conservatives consistently frame this debate as a matter of recognizing civil rights where rights have been wholly denied, an argument that is undefeated in American political debate. Unless you think of something new, your only strategy to defend abortion rights is to somehow keep convincing a majority of Americans that a small defenseless living thing with human DNA, an active brain and a beating heart is not legally a person. How much longer can that possibly work?

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Team aims to make NCAA for fourth year Kansas secondary

Game against Alabama A&M touches off schedule before Big 12 Conference
By Drew Davison
The Jayhawk volleyball team starts its season today with one thing in mind: get back to the NCAA tournament for the fourth consecutive year. Coach Ray Bechard said this years senior class wants to be the first class to make the tournament all four years. Its pretty unique because prior to them coming here, Kansas volleyball had never been to one, Bechard said. Now, theyve never known anything but NCAA tournament, and theyre going to do everything they can to make that happen. Today, the University of Kansas begins its quest against Alabama A&M in the Crimson Tide Invitational in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Although Alabama A&M might not be a household volleyball name, they have won the Southwestern Athletic Conference five years in a row and have advanced to the NCAA tournament in postseason play. After the Jayhawks take on the Bulldogs today, they have a douEmily Brown, junior right side bleheader scheduled for Saturday. First, Kansas plays Miami and then hitter/setter, is ready to take Jayhawk Alabama, two teams that have a volleyball to the next level after chance to make the NCAA tourna- growing up close to Lawrence in Baldwin City. ment this season. Were ready to make some things As is usual, weve tried to put together a pre-conference schedule happen in the Big 12, she said. that will prepare us in the best way Were going to do whatever we can as a team to get possible for what will be the most The biggest challenge is go- there. The Jayhawks difficult Big 12 Conference sea- ing from good to great in this were picked to son weve faced, conference. Its a lot easier to finish seventh in the conference Bechard said. this season, one Bechard said go from good to average. Kansas volleyball RAY BECHARD higher than last years eighth-place has found its way Coach finish. onto the map after However, its success lately. Bechard said outHowever, it must overcome the hurdle of taking the side of Nebraska and Texas, who he thinks are National Championship game to the next level. The biggest challenge is going caliber teams, five or six teams will from good to great in this confer- be fighting for an upper-tier finish ence, he said. Its a lot easier to go in the conference. The team will begin preparing from good to average. Bechard said improving from for the challenging conference play good to great was very difficult today. Jana Correa, senior outside hitter, because teams had to avoid thunderbolts like injuries, whereas good to said Kansas wanted to do one thing at the tournament this weekend. average could happen overnight. Our goal is to win the tournament, of course, she said. Thats what weve been doing the past three years. We expect to win, hopefully. Volleyball Notes: Lima Update Josi Lima, who anchored Kansas volleyball the last four seasons, is heading to Spain to play professional volleyball. Lima, a native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, was a four-time All Big 12 Conference selection during her days at the University. Im really looking forward to moving to another country to play volleyball because I will be doing something that I love for a living, Lima said in a press release from the Athletics Department. It will also be a great experience to learn a different culture again and adapt to a different environment. Kansan sportswriter Drew Davison can be contacted at ddavison@kansan.com. Edited by Shanxi Upsdell

football

young, but ready

By ryan schneiDer

After losing three key players, one to the NFL, other team members must step up
Aqib Talib has a message for anyone who thinks Kansas secondary is soft. We play with a mean streak, the sophomore cornerback said. We just try to fly around, and if you have a different color jersey on, youre not our friend at that point in time. Despite losing former AllAmerican Charles Gordon to the National Football League, Kansas secondary, when healthy, should be improved. The defense returns two of its top tacklers and hitters, Talib and senior safety Jerome Kemp. Talib, who was named to the rivals.com freshman All-American team, led the Jayhawks with eight pass breakups and made 54 total tackles a season ago. Kemp is the teams most experienced secondary player, having made 35 starts in four seasons. Kansas loses three key players from last years secondary: Gordon, Rodney Fowler and Theo Baines, but also returns two starters. The problem for Mangino, at the moment, is that hes been without two potential starters Kemp and Darrell Stuckey for at least the last week of practice because of undisclosed injuries. Mangino believes Kemp may be healthy enough to play in the season opener Sept. 2 against Northwestern State, but Stuckey will miss at least the first game. Because of the injuries to Kemp and Stuckey, several younger players have been added to the mix. Freshman Olaitan Oguntodu, redshirt-freshman Justin Thornton and junior Sadiq Muhammed have all seen additional playing time with the first team. Following last weeks open practice, Mangino said he was impressed with the potential shown by Oguntodu, who graduated from his Mesquite, Texas, high school a semester early to participate in spring drills. Hes a true freshman and hes been getting a lot of repetitions and you can see hes a talented guy, Mangino said. With the secondary expected to be thin for the Northwestern State game, its possible that at least one of the younger players could start on opening night. But it doesnt concern Mangino. I expect these young kids that are coming in, theyre going to play well, theyre talented, Mangino said. Well have some growing pains, were going to make some mistakes here and there early on, but at the end of the day, were going to have a good defensive unit again. Teammates arent worried playing alongside their younger counterparts. They say theyre not concerned because its a problem that every team deals with each season at numerous positions. Theyre going to move players. They might be younger, they havent had any game experience, it just takes pure motivation as far as being mature and stepping up and doing the job, Kemp said. Kansan senior sportswriter ryan schneider can be contacted at rschneider@kansan.com. Edited by Erin Wiley

Cross Country

Runners ready for first meet

By evan KafaraKis
At the Fall Sports Media Day on Tuesday in Hadl Auditorium, cross country coach Stanley Redwine took to the podium to discuss how he felt about this season. Were definitely excited about this year, Redwine said. And whats not to be excited about? The mens team returns five of its top seven runners from last year, including two-time defending Big 12 Conference champion, senior Benson Chesang. On how he felt about having the target on his back, Chesang said that it was a lot of pressure. You can tell at meets by the way the runners and coaches are looking at you, Chesang said. Everybody is thinking, I really have to get this guy. Chesang also said that hed like to make history by winning his third consecutive Big 12 title. Benson has the desire, he wants to win, Redwine said of his veteran runner. It wont be easy, but Benson loves the competition and he will go out and do a good job. The womens team also has a lot to look forward to this season. The team welcomes nine new freshmen to a squad that tied for eighth place in the conference last year. They are just going to go out and do their best and that is all we are going to ask them to do, Redwine said. Junior Lisa Morrisey said the team had many seniors and juniors

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Competition level soars this season

By case Keefer
The University of Kansas womens basketball team got off to a record-breaking start last season by winning 11 straight games in non-conference play. Those results are going to be harder to duplicate this season with tougher non-conference games ahead for the Jayhawks. The teams schedule for the 2006-07 season was released Thursday. The competition level is not the only thing to change in this years non-conference schedule. Kansas will also play three of its 13 games on the road. Last season all 11 non-conference games were at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks first road game will be Nov. 20 against Creighton of the Missouri Valley Conference. Following a twogame home stand, the team will then travel to Madison, Wis., to face the Wisconsin Lady Badgers. The game against the Badgers will be a rematch of last years thriller that Kansas won in double overtime. The final non-conference road game will take place Dec. 21 against Indiana. Games against two Big 10 Conference teams will introduce Kansas to the type of competition it can expect to be up against all season. The non-conference schedule will test our young team. We are anxious to see how we are able to grow and are able to prepare for a tough Big 12 schedule, coach Bonnie Henrickson said in a statement. The first opportunity to see the team will be in early November with exhibition games against Fort Hays State and Washburn. The regular season will begin with an appearance in the WBCA Classic in Kansas City on Nov. 11. Kansan sportswriter case Keefer can be contacted at ckeefer@kansan.com. Edited by Elyse Weidner

Cross Country coach Stanley Redwine talks Tuesday afternoon about the upcoming season. The womens cross country team is a young team with nine freshman this year. who would step into leadership roles this year. The Jayhawks host this years Big 12 Championship at Rim Rock Farm north of Lawrence on Highway 40 on Oct. 27. He said the home field advantage will give people the opportunity to see the team at its best. We have a really good product but we just dont have that many opportunities for people to see us. Running the home course is something both the mens team and the womens team look to use as a huge advantage. About half of the girls on the team are from Kansas and the high school state meet is at Rim Rock, so a lot of us have run there before, Morrisey said. The team will kick off the season running at Rim Rock on Sept. 2 at the Bob Timmons Invitational. The teams have been doing base work up to this point and as long as the team remains healthy expect both to compete at a higher level than the program has seen in a long time. Kansan sportswriter evan Kafarakis can be contacted at ekafarakis@kansan.com. Edited by Nicole Kelley

NFL

Former Bronco faces tough fines

By arnie sTaPLeTon associaTeD Press
Not counting players days off, Lelie skipped 23 days of training camp, making him liable for $14,000 daily fines totaling $322,000. The Broncos also wanted Lelie to repay a prorated portion of his $3.3 million signing bonus, which would amount to $660,000 if divided by five (because his sixth year was voided when he reached certain incentives). In speaking Thursday for the first time about the three-way deal that sent Lelie to Atlanta, T.J. Duckett to Washington and a conditional package of picks from the Redskins to Denver, Shanahan said at least as important as the draft day compensation was the money Lelie owed the Broncos. It wasnt really the pick as much as I just wanted to make sure that they knew whatever the prorated signing bonus was and whatever the fines were that that was going to be a hefty amount. Thats a lot of money to pay back, Shanahan said. And when that was agreed to, then we talked about compensation relative to what we should get for his services and we were able to do that. Shanahan added: We would not have released him unless he agreed to it and signed a contract to do it. Lelie, who led the league in yards per catch the last two seasons, skipped the Broncos offseason workout program, forgoing a $100,000 bonus to work out on his own in Arizona.

DENVER Broncos coach Mike Shanahan confirmed Thursday that for Ashley Lelie to be free from the final year of his contract, the recalcitrant receiver agreed to pay the Broncos a hefty sum. The amount is believed to be $982,000.

2006-2007 WOMENS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

nov. 1 vs. fort Hays state (exh.), 7 p.m. nov. 5 vs. Washburn (exh.), 2 p.m. nov. 11 vs. seton Hall (WbCa Classic), 2 p.m. nov. 12 vs. iowa/missouri st. (WbCa Classic), tba nov. 16 vs. umkC, 7 p.m. nov. 20 at Creighton, 7 p.m. nov. 26 vs. tba, 2 p.m. nov. 29 vs. Western illinois, 7 p.m. dec. 3 at Wisconsin, 1:30 p.m. dec. 6 vs. south dakota state, 7 p.m. dec. 10 vs. California, 2 p.m. dec. 17 vs. santa Clara, 2 p.m. dec. 21 at indiana, 6 p.m. dec. 29 vs. northern illinois, 7 p.m. dec. 31 vs. Xavier, 12:30 p.m. Jan. 3 at iowa state, 7 p.m. Jan. 6 vs. baylor, 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at oklahoma state, 6 p.m. Jan. 13 vs. nebraska, 7 p.m. Jan. 20 vs. iowa state, 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at kansas state, tba Jan. 27 at nebraska, 7 p.m. Jan. 31 vs. texas tech, 7 p.m. feb. 3 at texas a&m, tba feb. 6 vs. Colorado, 7 p.m. feb. 10 at texas, tba feb. 14 vs. missouri, 7 p.m. feb. 18 vs. kansas state, 2 p.m. feb. 21 vs. oklahoma, 7 p.m. feb. 24 at Colorado, 7 p.m. march 1 at missouri, 6:30 p.m. march 6-10 big 12 Championship, oklahoma City, okla., tba

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Jayhawks look to get fast-paced start

New bermuda grass surface one highlight to season opening games
By Mark Dent
I requested this new surface because it is better for us, Francis said. We will be able to play a lot faster, and it will really help our team. Kansas may be fast, but its offense sagged in a preseason tie against Drake. Kansas managed to only score one point and had just four shots on goal. Francis attributed part of the offenses struggles to inexperience. Freshmen Shannon McCabe and Kim Boyer both started at forward, and freshman Monica Dolinsky played significant minutes. Senior Jessica Kilpatrick, who sat out last season, also played on the offensive side of the ball. At practice weve been working a lot on offense, sophomore midfielder Jessica Bush said, especially on final balls and getting ready to attack. While the players fine-tuned their offense, Francis tried to figure out a lineup. He has said his team is stacked with talent, and it showed during the Drake game. A total of 20 players got on the pitch last Friday, nearly the entire roster. We tried to play a lot of people on Friday, Francis said. This game were just going to keep players in as long as theyre doing well. Any lineup will have to perform well today against a Furman team that finished 14-6-2 last season. The Paladins of the Southern Conference came up one victory shy of qualifying for the 2005 NCAA Tournament when they lost their conference tournament championship game. Loyola Marymount could also prove to be a formidable foe for the Jayhawks. Though the Lions won only six games last season, they narrowly lost to preseason ranked Cal State Fullerton in an exhibition game this fall. Kansas appears ready for any challenge that either of the two teams may bring. I told my teammates I cant wait to be in front of my family and friends, senior forward Holly Gault said. Im excited to get out there and perform. kansan sportswriter Mark Dent can be contacted at mdent@kansan.com. Edited by Erin Wiley

p.m., Crimson Tide Invitational, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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This season both Hanley and Quinn are healthy and in Kansas exhibition game against Drake University, the two played equal minutes. But instead of looking at their situation as an inconvenience, both goalkeepers see the bright side of having two capable starters covering the net. Julies a really good goalkeeper, Quinn said, and that pushes me even harder when I work with her. Competition in practice can be positive, but the battle for positions can create problems in college sports. Just last week, an Arizona State quarterback transferred after losing the starting spot. Dont expect any of that out of Kansas goalkeeping duo, though. Hanley and Quinn are good friends and know that whoever starts will deserve it. We are really competitive around each other, Hanley said, but its nice having her around. kansan sportswriter Mark Dent can be contacted at mdent@kansan.com. Edited by Elyse Weidner

Anyone who plans to attend Kansas opening weekend of soccer games may want to heed this simple advice: Do not blink an eye, because you could miss something. Weve got a lot of new kids who are extremely fast, Kansas coach Mark Francis said. You cant coach speed; its a good thing to have. Today, the Jayhawks will attempt to blow by their first regular season opponent as they take on Furman at 5 p.m. On Sunday, Kansas will play host to Loyola Marymount at 1 p.m. Both games are at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex, which has a new bermuda grass surface that will complement Kansas run and gun ways.

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With a new regime coming in, there was speculation that Crosby would jump to the NFL. Crosby stayed, though, and the All-American will give Colorado a scoring threat from near midfield. Crosby made five of seven attempts between 50 to 59 yards last season and attempted kicks from 62 to 70 yards this spring for the fans enjoyment. Even though Crosby carries the kicker label, hes earned the respect of his teammates even senior All-Big 12 linebacker Thaddaeus Washington. Hes a player. Hes an athlete, Washington said. On the other side of the ball, defensive end Abraham Wrights 13 starts are the only experience on a starting defensive line that, otherwise, didnt start a single game in 2005. Junior cornerback Terrence Wheatley rejoins the secondary in 2006 after missing all of 2005 because of a wrist injury. Seniors Lorenzo Sims, cornerback, and J.J. Billingsley, strong safety, came into their own in 2005 and combined for 131 tackles and three interceptions. Although Colorado has no shortage of playmakers on defense, the lack of a clear No. 1 quarterback has prevented media members from predicting Colorado to repeat as North champions. Conference media selected Colorado to finish third in the North behind Nebraska and Iowa State. As a team, we like being underdogs, Daniels said. We have to go out and we have to earn every bit of respect were going to get this year and were excited to do that. Washington echoed his teammates remarks, citing that anything can happen in the North. Its wide open, Washington said. You never know whats going to happen, but I guarantee you cant count the Colorado Buffalos out because were going to be there in the end. kansan sportswriter Shawn Shroyer can be contacted at sshroyer@ kansan.com. Edited by Erin Wiley

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2. A soft schedule: KU lost to Texas, Oklahoma and Texas Tech in 2005, but will play none of them in 2006. Instead, Kansas will play Baylor, Texas A&M and Oklahoma State, who had a combined record of 14-19 in 2005. 1. Kerry Meier: After KU fans had to watch the painful revolving door at quarterback last season, they will be able to watch a star in the making in redshirt-freshman Kerry Meier. Meier has drawn praise from his coaches and teammates in fall practices, and could be the missing piece to the offense. Combine Meier with Cornish, a strong and experienced offensive line and a talented group of young receivers, and the offense has great potential in 2006. Whatever the reason may be, its going to be an exciting season this fall. The next time you hear the bells going off in the Campanile, just think...its almost football season. kansan sportswriter B.J. rains is a St. Louis junior in journalism. Edited by Shanxi Upsdell

NFL

49er says goodbye

By GreG BeaCHaM aSSoCIateD PreSS
SANTA CLARA, Calif. Jerry Rice spent some of his favorite days on the green practice fields next to the railroad tracks that run behind the San Francisco 49ers training complex. Thats where Rice honed his game over countless hours as he became the NFLs most prolific receiver and thats why he felt those fields were the best place to say goodbye to the sport he revolutionized. Rice signed a one-day contract to retire with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, officially ending the receivers matchless career back where it began. Rice, who scored more touchdowns than anyone in league history, shed no tears during a short signing ceremony on the fields at the training complex. The receiver wore his ring from the 49ers 1989 Super Bowl championship team on a chain around his neck as he hugged his wife, Jackie, and shook hands with San Francisco owner John York. I would like to put the uniform on and run on that football field, but I think its time to move on, Rice said, gesturing toward the fields where the current 49ers were practicing. I feel welcome here. I feel like this is my home, and this is something Ill never forget. Rice, who will turn 44 in October, hasnt played since parting ways with the Broncos before last season, holding his first retirement news conference last September in Denver. He spent three seasons in Oakland after leaving the 49ers, then played a final year with the Seattle Seahawks. He played with a burning passion that the NFL had never seen before, York said. Its great to see him back with the 49ers. Rice became a vagabond in his final years, still searching for another chance to prove he hadnt lost a step in his 40s. But San Francisco fans still remember Rice in his incredible prime, when he made most of his 197 touchdown receptions while playing for several powerhouse teams and three Super Bowl winners. This is where I got my start, Rice said. This is where my legacy is at. This is where my heart got started, and this is where Im going to end it. Rices 208 total touchdowns are 33 more than second-place Emmitt Smith. Rice holds NFL records with 1,549 receptions for 22,895 yards, and also holds the top single-season marks of 1,848 yards and 22 touchdowns.

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Kansas relays

Excitement increases as football approaches

Director steps down to take commercial job

By C.J. MooRE
Weavers replacement has not been named yet. Weaver said the Athletics Department had a job description prepared and would begin the search immediately. Weaver will assist athletics director Lew Perkins in the search for the new director. Lews made it very clear he wants the absolute best person available, Weaver said. The relays have been a big success under Lews tenure here by no accident. He has gotten behind this event unlike any other. Weaver played a large role in bringing the Kansas Relays back to prominence over his tenure with the University of Kansas. He was the director when the Relays came back in 2000 after a twoyear hiatus. In 2005, he was responsible for starting GOLDZONE, which brought professional track and field athletes like Maurice Green, Marion Jones and Justin Gatlin to weaver Memorial Stadium. The event provided record crowds the past two years, thanks to GOLDZONE; however, the Relays have been entangled in controversy since the 2006 event in April. During a post-game party for the Relays at Abe & Jakes Landing, 8 E. Sixth St., a fight broke out that included several athletes from the Relays. Several weeks ago news broke that Gatlin tested positive for excess testosterone and using other steroids following his teams win in the 4 x 100 meters relay at Memorial Stadium. Gatlin faces an eight-year ban from track and field because it was his second offense. Weaver said both the incidents from the past year had nothing to do with him leaving his position with the Relays. This was a completely personal decision. Ive always preached to my staff that weve got to focus on things that we can control, Weaver said. Those things that are out of our control have just really never been a factor for us. Weaver said he planned to continue to be involved with track and field with Olympic and US National teams and will continue with other consulting gigs away from the Kansas Relays. Despite me moving on and any of those other things, the meet is solid and its going to move on without a hitch, Weaver said. Kansan staff writer C.J. Moore can be contacted at cjmoore@kansan.com. Edited by Nicole Kelley

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By B.J. Rains
kansan columnist Bjrains@kansan.com We are only eight days away from the first football game of the season, and I can already feel the chills that I get every time I hear the beginning of Hells Bells during the introduction of the football team before each game. As each day passes and the Jayhawks get closer to hosting Northwestern State Sept. 2 at Memorial Stadium, the excitement and anticipation for the upcoming season seems to get bigger and bigger, something that used to not be the case. Here are the top 10 reasons to be excited about the 2006 KU Football season: 10. The offensive line: All five starters from last season return, including Senior David Ochoa, who was recently named to the 2006 Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List, which is given to the top lineman in college football. Cesar Rodriguez and Bob Whitaker also will help anchor one of the most experienced offensive lines in the Big 12 North. 9. Jon Cornish: The senior was named the teams offensive MVP in 2005 after leading the team in several statistical categories, most impressively, his 5.8 yards per carry. In his first year as the starter, look for his numbers to improve. 8. Television exposure: Two of the Jayhawks five road games in 2006 will be televised on prominent networks, something that hasnt happened in some time. The Sept. 15 matchup at Toledo, Ohio, will be televised nationally by ESPN2, and the Border Showdown with Missouri over Thanksgiving weekend will be on ABC. 7. Mark Mangino: Doubts were raised last year whether Mangino was the right guy for Kansas, but he silenced his critics with the magical 4-1 finish capped off by the Fort Worth Bowl title. Mangino has turned the football program around since his arrival in 2002, and look for that trend to continue in 2006. 6. Bowl game: For the first time in school history, the KU football team has a chance to go to bowl games in consecutive years, something that will help KU football gain the national popularity that its starting to deserve. 5. Yes indeed...Aqib Talib: After being named as a freshman AllAmerican by rivals.com last season, sophomore cornerback Aqib Talib has the chance to solidify himself as one of the best cornerbacks in the Big 12. Talib loves to talk trash out on the field, and it looks like he will be backing it up in 2006. 4. Tailgating: Some fans look forward to the drinking more than the actual game itself. What could be better than having a beer and grilling some burgers with your friends on a fall Saturday in Lawrence? 3. Seven home games: It only takes six wins to become bowl eligible, and if the Jayhawks have the same success at home as they did in 2005, a perfect 6-0 record, then the Jayhawks will be going bowling this holiday season.

Tim Weaver resigned from his position as Kansas Relays meet director Thursday to take a position with a Commercial Real Estate company in Kansas City, Mo. Weaver had been the Relays director since 2000 and had been with Kansas track and field since 1995. His main motivation to move on was the long hours interfering with the time he spent with his family. Over the summer it just became more and more clear that to abuse the relays metaphor, Ive got a tired set of legs here and its a good time to hand it off to somebody new, Weaver said.

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Going for the goal

By MaRK DEnt

KU heads to first regular-season game with two healthy goalies

starting the first 10 games last season. Although the Jayhawks had 4 Julie Hanley wanted to make wins, 4 losses and 2 ties in those sure she looked good. Forget that Hanley, Indianapolis, games, Quinn allowed only 12 Ind., sophomore, is competing for goals while recording five shutthe starting goalkeeper position outs. When Quinn went down with with Colleen Quinn, Fort Collins, Colo., junior; she is more worried multiple injuries, Hanley stepped about posing for a team picture into the starting spot and made than her early-morning soccer sure that she remained there the rest of the seapractice. son. Oh, my Hanley had hair is terrible, Those two are so close that the been thrust Hanley shoutinto an unfaed as Quinn starter could change week to miliar situalaughed from week. tion before. the side. The teammark francis In her junior mates joke coach year of high school, she around after switched from practice, but on midfielder to the field they are immersed in a serious battle goalkeeper. She was immediately successful and was named a high for a position. Those two are so close that school All-American. Hanley duplicated her rapid high the starter could change week to week, coach Mark Francis said. I school achievement by ascending told them, if youre not getting the quickly to the top ranks of Big 12 job done, we could play either one Conference goalies. She led the team to seven of you. Depth between the goal posts is wins, allowed only 11 goals, and nothing new for Kansas. Last year anchored Kansas in two of its bigQuinn and Hanley each started 10 gest victories against Texas and Missouri. games with almost equal success. Not playing at the beginning of A goalkeeper since eighth grade, Quinn honed her craft on two last season definitely motivated me state-champion teams before land- to win the starting spot, Hanley ing at the University of Kansas. She said. I definitely want to be the practiced behind former Kansas one playing, as does Colleen. goalkeeper All-American Meghan see goal on page 9a Miller her freshman year, before

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Colleen Quinn, left, junior, and Julie Hanley, Indianapolis sophomore, are competing for the starting goalie position this season. Although coach Mark Francis said that the equality of their skill levels make them virtually interchangeable, the two are friendly competitors who like to laugh and joke with each other.

Buffaloes look to keep North title

By shawn shRoyER
Dan Hawkins doesnt care that Colorado won the Big 12 North title last season. The new coach is ready to shake things up. When we first started spring ball, he had us lay down and take a two-minute nap during the middle of practice, said Brian Daniels, senior offensive lineman. After practice, hed bring golf clubs out and wed have a closest-to-the-pin challenge or wed have an O-line/D-line seven-on-seven competition. Things like that are fun and make practice fun and make people excited to come to practice. On Saturdays, Hawkins will try to take Colorados offense to the same level he brought Boise States to. In 2005, Boise State had an off year, compared to the previous three, and still scored 469 points. On its way to winning the North title and playing in the Champs Sports Bowl, in Orlando, Fla., Colorado put up 305 points. Although the Colorado offense will have a new look, players have adjusted well to Hawkins up-tempo style. Theres only so many ways you can draw up a play. Theres only so many plays out there, Daniels said. As Hawkins pieces together his high-octane offense at Colorado, he will have seven players from last years team to work with who have starting experience. However, quarterback is the unknown variable. Junior Brian White and senior James Cox are listed jointly on Colorados depth chart as starters at quarterback, and while Cox has the experience, White has the momentum. Cox appeared in seven regular season games and started in Colorados bowl game, but didnt produce amazing numbers and struggled in the bowl game. White replaced Cox in the Champs Sports Bowl and led Colorado to its only touchdown of the game. White also put up decent numbers in the spring, while Cox missed most of the spring with a hand and thumb injury. Both will rely on help from junior tailback Hugh Charles, who will try to crack the 1,000yard barrier for the first time after rushing for 842 yards and six touchdowns in 2005. Seniors Mark Fenton, center, and Mason Crosby, kicker, both named preseason All-Big 12 Conference, round out the Colorado offensive attack.

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First-year Colorado coach Dan Hawkins gives signals to his team. Hawkins comes from a successful coaching run at Boise State.