Volume 124 Issue 73

kansan.com

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN

whats in a label?
sara sneath
ssneath@kansan.com Shoppers in Lawrence now have an additional option when they look for organic and local foods. Natural Grocers, a Colorado-based grocery chain, opened its first Kansas location in Lawrence Nov. 11. But as more Lawrence stores market themselves under the natural and local food labels, student must do their homework in figuring out what the terms mean. Marty Glenn, a clinical dietitian and professor in advanced nutrition, said food companies often used buzzwords, such as natural or nature. These words are not clearly defined or regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture. People think it is synonymous with organic, Glenn said. I advise people to take the word natural with a real grain of salt. Glenn said the label organic, however, is USDA regulated and means that the food was grown without hormones, pesticides, antibiotics, irradiation or bioengineering. When you see organic on food labels, you can trust that claim, Glenn said. Kelsey Rankin, a sophomore from Olathe, is critical of labels such as organic and natural. About half of her diet consists of organic foods, which she prefers to pick at local farms. She said she harvests her own produce because she could verify with the growers that the food met her standards. With grocery stores its almost impossible for me to really tell, Rankin said. I guess you just have to trust them. As for the word local, Glenn said the USDA does not regulate the term, but many places have their own standards and police their own products. There is no uniformity with local, Glenn said. I always recommend that you find out from the farmers market or grocery store. Glenn added that consumers must take responsibility to find out more about products labeled natural and local. In the end, organic is a pretty legit claim, Glenn said, but the other two, not so much. Edited by Adam Strunk

UDK
the student voice since 1904
why thE unuSuAl hourS?

room to Grow
Center Jeff Withey said he could be more aggressive defensively as the season goes on PAGE 12

GeOlOGiStS Get fundinG

KGS to test underground CO2 storage PAGE 5
NOM NOM

whAt DoES loCAl mEAn?

Renee Rodenbeek, the assistant manager of Natural Grocers, 1301 W. 23rd St., said each Natural Grocers store has a slightly different definition of local. She defined local as in and around Lawrence. We are looking within a two to three hour radius of town. Although we are trying to stay in the state of Kansas, we need to have local producers that are interested in getting their product in our store. Gus Wessling, the meat and seafood manager at The Merc, 901 Iowa St., said The Merc used to label food local if it was grown or raised within a 200-mile radius of The Merc. Wessling said while all the food labeled local in The Merc still fit that standard, The Merc changed its local food standard last year. The Merc now labels products as local if they are grown within the area and benefit the local economy, Wessling said.

natural GroCers Monday through Saturday 8:56 a.m. to 8:04 p.m. Sunday 9:56 a.m. to 6:06 p.m. Renee Rodenbeek, assistant manager at Natural Grocers, said the store is lenient about its opening and closing hours. Customers are welcomed even if they arrive early or late. Those odd hours we list on the door are just a friendly reminder to our staff and to you that we promise to welcome you and we will all stand by that promise.

The Merc, 901 Iowa St., and newly opened Natural Grocers, 1301 W. 23rd St., provide Lawrence shoppers with options when it comes to buying all-natural food.

max mikuleCky/kansan

RELATIONSHIPS

College, dating, sex and love

alexa rush
arush@kansan.com The idea that college students prefer casual dating over monogynous relationships, and the notion that men are more sexually driven than women, may be myths. Research, more and more, debunks these widely held beliefs, said John Sakaluk, a social psychology graduate student from Ontario, Canada. A 2003 article in The Journal of Sex Research indicates men and women rate themselves as being less comfortable with hooking up than they thought their friends were. The authors also found that both men and women overestimate how comfortable members of the opposite sex are with casual relationships. Amanda Maes, a senior from Denver, is engaged to be married this June. She said she saw more people looking for someone to spend the night with rather than someone to spend a lifetime with. Im not saying that every single college student is like this, Maes said. But the majority This meaning that both males and seems to be. The culture of casual dating females watch and listen to their has left many wondering what peers and media to choose which happened to the days of men actions to mimic. Research conducted by Sakamaking the first move or bringing a gift of flowers or candy on a first luk shows that now both men and date. Even if men and women women share the same sexual inhave inaccurate pictures of their terests, although society still tends peers sex lives, Sakaluk said to look down upon this, as it did they are becoming more similar in earlier decades. Both men and women bein their attitudes toward sex and lieve that men should always be relationships. He pointed to a 2005 study in the ready and interested in having American Psychologist Journal by sex. When they turn sex down in Janet Hyde, professor of psycholo- most circumstances, it can result gy at the University of Wisconsin- in a lot of negative evaluations of that man, so I Madison, which think men feel found male and tremendous female graduate Men and women are social pressure students now becoming increasingly to behave sexuhave fewer difally, he said. ferences in how similar in their sexual Alternatively, they view dat- attitudes and behaviors. women are typiing compared with graduate JOHN SAKALUK cally expected Social psychology graduate student to not have a students in the strong sexual 1960s. interest, unless A 2011 study by Hyde suggests that social fac- they are in a romantic, emotiontors, not necessarily biological ally involved relationship with factors, are responsible for psy- someone. When women violate chological gender differences. this expectation, they frequently are evaluated negatively. Hydes study found more similarities between mens and womens attitudes toward premarital sex, extramarital sex and the number of sexual partners a person has, than in previous decades. Men and women are becoming increasingly similar in their sexual attitudes and behaviors, Sakaluk said. And this likely has quite an effect on many different relationship types or phases, like dating. Meanwhile, some students are uncomfortable with whats seen as more casual hooking up and breaking up. Stephanie Eleeson, a sophomore from Wichita, said she thought dating was more traditional when her parents were young. Now, the dating scene is much less serious, and casual dating is way more popular than serious relationships, she said. Myth or reality, college remains a prime time for romance, whether its for a night or a lifetime. Edited by Sarah Champ

POLITICS

Obama scheduled for visit to Kansas

assoCiated press
Kansas, get ready, hes almost here. President Obama will visit Osawatomie, south of Lawrence, today. Hes scheduled to give a speech on the economy just after 1 p.m. Osawatomie was the site of Teddy Roosevelts New Nationalism speech, which heralded his progressive economic agenda. On Monday, President Obama said Congress needs to extend a payroll tax cut, saying the economic recovery is still fragile and middle class families need the money. The president is urging Republicans to keep your word to the American people on not raising taxes. Obama has been seeking an extension and expansion to the payroll tax cut that will expire at the end of the year. The White House says taxes on the average family would increase by $1,000 if the cuts are not extended. Some Republicans in Congress support the extension but the parties have been split on how to pay for it. Obama also says for Congress to end its work this year without extending unemployment insurance would be a terrible mistake. The Osawatomie speech also comes as the Republican race for president heats up. Surging in polls, Newt Gingrich declared confidently Monday that he plans to run a general election campaign in all 50 states should he win the Republican presidential nomination. But he also found himself defending comments he had made about poor children hinting at the potential troubles and new scrutiny he faces in the race. I do not suggest children until about 14 or 15 years of age do heavy, dangerous janitorial work, Gingrich told reporters, seeking to explain previous remarks that rivals have used to criticize him. On the other hand, there are a number of things done to clean buildings that are not heavy or dangerous.

sports 12 sudoku 4

Index

Classifieds 11 Crossword 4

Cryptoquips 4 opinion 9

All contents, unless stated otherwise, 2011 The University Daily Kansan

Dont forget

Pick up your game day poster inside for tonights basketball game against Long Beach State at 8.

Todays Weather

Forecasts done by University students. For a more detailed forecast, see page 2A.

HI: 30 LO: 12
JAY FROST.

PAGE 16 2

thURSDAY, AUGUSt 18, tUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011

thE UNIVERSItY DAILY KANSAN

LAWRENCE FORECAST
Forecaster: Mike Robinson KU Atmospheric Science student

HI: 39 LO: 20

Wednesday
Sunny and warmer with a high of 39. Light northwest wind.

HI: 40 LO: 20

Thursday
A few clouds and a high of 40. Winds from the southwest at 5-10 mph.

HI: 41 LO: 20

Friday
Clearing skies, a high of 41, and southwest winds at 5-10 mph.

HI: 43 LO: 17

Saturday
Sunny. Southsouthwesterly wind at 5-10 mph.

Brr. Its cold out here.

Must be some Jayhawks in the atmosphere.

Im sensing a pattern.

Chilly weekend.

The UniversiTy Daily Kansan

NEwS MANAGEMENt
Editor-in-Chief Kelly Stroda Managing editors Joel Petterson Jonathan Shorman Clayton Ashley

NEWS AROUND THE WORLD

Associated Press

ADVERtISING MANAGEMENt
Business manager Garrett Lent Sales manager Stephanie Green

NEwS SECtIoN EDItoRS

Art director Ben Pirotte Assignment editors Ian Cummings Laura Sather Hannah Wise Copy chiefs Lisa Curran Marla Daniels Emily Glover Roshni Oommen Design chiefs Stephanie Schulz Hannah Wise Bailey Atkinson opinion editor Mandy Matney Editorial editor Vikaas Shanker Photo editor Mike Gunnoe Associate photo editor Chris Bronson Sports editor Max Rothman Associate sports editor Mike Lavieri Sports web editor Blake Schuster Special sections editor Emily Glover web editor Tim Shedor

President Ollanta Humala declared a 60-day state of emergency that took effect Monday to quell increasingly violent protests over the countrys biggest investment, a highlands gold mine, by peasants who fear it will damage their water supply. The emergency restricts civil liberties such as the right to assembly and allows arrests without warrants in four provinces of Cajamarca state that have been almost paralyzed for 11 days by protests against the $4.8-billion Conga gold-and-copper mining project. U.S.based Newmont Mining Corp. is the projects majority owner. Cajamarcas state governor, Gregorio Santos, has been leading the protests.

LIMA, PERU

The European Union, championing a deal to get all major countries to agree to binding pollution targets, says it will explore new signals coming from China, the worlds largest emitter of greenhouse gases. A 192-party U.N. conference moves into its decisive second week Monday, seeking agreement on future pledges by industrial countries to cut emissions and to finalize arrangements for a $100 billion annual climate fund for poor countries. EU Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said she will ask China about its signals in the last week that it is willing to begin negotiating on bringing major developing countries into a legally binding deal on their emissions controls.

DURBAN, SoUth AfRICA

Several thousand people protested Monday night against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his party, which won the largest share of a parliamentary election that observers said was rigged. It was perhaps the largest opposition rally in years and ended with police detaining some of the activists. A group of several hundred marched toward the Central Elections Commission near the Kremlin, but were stopped by riot police and taken away in buses. The total number of those detained was not immediately available. Estimates of the number of protesters at the rally ranged from 5,000 to 10,000. They chanted Russia without Putin and accused his party of stealing votes.

MoSCow

Pakistani actress Veena Malik is suing a popular Indian mens magazine for millions of dollars, accusing it of publishing photos she says were doctored to make her appear nude, her lawyer said Monday. Maliks racy images in the December issue of FHM India has triggered a fury across her conservative Islamic country, with one cleric calling them a shame for all Muslims. The photo essay appears to make light of the military rivalry between India and Pakistan, nuclear-armed neighbors who have fought three wars. In the magazines cover photo, Malik is shown wearing no clothing, but with her arms and legs discreetly positioned to keep her covered.

NEw DELhI

NATIONAL

ADVISERS
General manager and news adviser Malcolm Gibson Sales and marketing adviser Jon Schlitt

Board reviews work travel visas

ASSoCIAtED PRESS
JACKSON, Miss. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has ordered an extensive and thorough review of a foreign exchange program that has been used by U.S. businesses as a source of cheap labor and exploited by criminals to import women to work in the sex industry. In the latest debacle for the J-1 Summer Work Travel visa, a federal indictment unsealed last week accuses the mafia of using the cultural exchange program to bring Eastern European women to work in New York strip clubs. The U.S. House Judiciary Committees immigration subcommittee also has been gathering information on the J-1 visa, which was created in 1963 to allow college students from other countries to spend their summer breaks living, working and traveling in the U.S. As the program has grown to bring more than 100,000 young people here annually, it has become as much about money as cultural understanding. The State Department has made several changes since an Associated Press investigation last year uncovered widespread abuses, including living and working conditions that some participants compared to indentured servitude. In one of the worst cases, a woman told the AP she was beaten, raped and forced to work as a stripper in Detroit after being promised a job as a waitress in Virginia. More common than sex trade abuses is shabby housing, scarce work hours and paltry pay. In August, dozens of workers protested conditions at a candy factory that packs Hershey chocolates in Hershey, Pa., complaining of hard physical labor and pay deductions for rent that often left them with little money. A State Department spokesman, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Clinton has called for an extensive and thorough review of the program. We continue to be committed to working to strengthen the Summer Work Travel Program to safeguard the health and welfare of the participants, the official said in an email late Friday. We have already instituted one set of reforms and are working toward additional ones that take additional measures to protect participants and prioritize the original cultural intent of the program. The New York case was made public just days after the State Department opened a period of public comment on proposed changes that would require companies that sponsor the participants to gather more information about employment and living arrangements. Its not clear if the proposed changes would have prevented the situation in New York, in which authorities say fraudulent offers for jobs as waitresses were used to help Eastern European women get visas to come to the U.S. Instead of working in restaurants, they allegedly danced in strip clubs. Authorities say members of Gambino and Bonnano mafia families were involved. The reforms being considered by the State Department would limit and refine the types of jobs students can have, expand the list of prohibited employment categories, and strengthen the the cultural aspects of the program to ensure that the objective of the program positive exposure to the United States is accomplished.

editor@kansan.com www.kansan.com Newsroom: (785)-864-4810 Advertising: (785) 864-4358 Twitter: UDK_News Facebook: facebook.com/thekansan

Contact Us

The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. The first copy is paid through the student activity fee. Additional copies of The Kansan are 50 cents. Subscriptions can be purchased at the Kansan business office, 2051A Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS., 66045. The University Daily Kansan (ISSN 0746-4967) is published daily during the school year except Saturday, Sunday, fall break, spring break and exams and weekly during the summer session excluding holidays. Annual subscriptions by mail are $250 plus tax. Send address changes to The University Daily Kansan, 2051A Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue.

KANSAN MEDIA PARtNERS

Check out KUJH-TV on Knology of Kansas Channel 31 in Lawrence for more on what youve read in todays Kansan and other news. Also see KUJHs website at tv.ku.edu. KJHK is the student voice in radio. Whether its rock n roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you.

2000 Dole human Developement Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence, Kan., 66045

thE UNIVERSItY DAILY KANSAN

tUESDAY, DEcEmbER 6, 2011

PAGE 3

E
HOROSCOPES
Because the stars know things we dont.
aries (march 21-april 19) today is an 9 its getting easier to step forward. deep breathing defeats whats overwhelming. Besides, what you have to say is important. tap another income source. taurus (april 20-may 20) today is a 8 Your experience helps you avoid a mistake earlier in the day. reject a far-fetched scheme in favor of a practical solution. Give away something you dont need. gemini (may 21-June 21) today is a 5 You accomplish more in private. defer to the budget, and stick tight to your list. there may be temptations! pay the boring bills first. Consider travel and romance. cancer (June 22-July 22) today is a 7 when your standards get challenged, find support with friends to stand your ground. You can also reconsider; do those standards still serve you? Leo (July 23-aug. 22) today is a 9 Your career gets a boost for the next couple of days. important folks watch. handle your responsibilities and thrive. dream big, or it could get boring. shoot for the moon. Virgo (aug. 23-sept. 22) today is an 8 Youve got it all today. Conditions are good for travel and romance. theres been a philosophical shift. Make a change for the better Libra (sept. 23-Oct. 22) today is a 7 Avoid distractions, and increase your productivity in private. discover buried treasure. Get better organized, and handle a thorny obstacle. scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) today is an 8 A person who could assist you in getting your house in order is closer than you think. A great partnership can help you see things from a different perspective. sagittarius (Nov. 22-dec.21) today is a 9 Boost the action. pay bills before you go shopping. keep track of business expenses. Changes are happening in your career field. read to stay current. capricorn (dec. 22-Jan. 19) today is an 8 Love and creativity are all around you for the next two days. Complete a contract or other document. investigate new options. Far horizons beckon. aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) today is an 8 Cutting corners could cost you. Clarify instructions before doing the work. home and domesticity call to you, so get into decorating and coziness. Pisces (Feb. 19-march 20) today is a 9 take care not to double book. reconfirm appointments, and call if youll be late to dinner. its easy to get lost in your research since its so fascinating.

THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN

Crossword

tuesday, december 6, 2011 sudoku teLevisioN

Page 4

madonna to perform at super bowl XLVI

Los ANGeLes its official: Madonna will perform during the super Bowl XLvi halftime show on Feb. 5. the news was confirmed during NBCs sunday Night Football game between the detroit Lions and New orleans saints. rumors had been swirling for weeks that the Material Girl would hit the stage during footballs most epic game of the year. And the timing couldnt be more perfect the 53-year-old singers romantic drama w.e. just happens to be rolling out in theaters two days before the game. And she is currently recording an album due for release next year. At this past Februarys super Bowl, the Black eyed peas performed, while the who headlined the 2010 halftime show. the 2012 big game, which will air on NBC, is set to take place at Lucas oil stadium in indianapolis. Madonna will team up with Cirque du soleil and Jamie king for the performance.
McClatchy Tribune

entertainment

shower powers

CheCk the answers at

http://udkne.ws/scabsb

Sean Powers

Local company produces alternative music videos

assOcIated Press
LAWRENCE When Joe Comparato needed more space for TheCoolTV, the fast-growing, allmusic-video network he started in his Lawrence recording studio, a building off 23rd Street became available. In classic start-up fashion, he and his band of young hipsters skipped the remodeling step and just moved in. As a goof, they decided to leave the old sign in front that read Diamond Cabinetry. People would come in, still thinking we were a cabinet shop, Comparato says. This guy brought in this beautiful piece of maple and said, I was hoping you could mill this. How long will it take? Chief engineer Charlie Lamb happened to be standing there when the woodworker walked in. He explained that this was now the home of TheCoolTV and that, from a nerve center in the middle of the country, TheCoolTV was piping 24-hour music videos to dozens of cities. It was just like the MTV we grew up with, only better, more locally focused and featuring live performances that artists allowed TheCoolTV to film at top concert venues. Best of all, Lamb said, you wouldnt need cable to watch TheCoolTV; it was a free TV station that broadcasters were starting to carry as a secondary digital station. It would soon be in the Kansas City-Lawrence market. Then, all youd need was a pair of rabbit ears and a digital TV set or converter box and you could watch TheCoolTV. Comparato says, And at the end this guy said, Thats great. So ... if I leave this with you, how long will it take to mill? People like to say that MTV isnt MTV anymore. But Comparato, a University of Kansas grad with 25 years in the video and music production business, argues that the original idea behind MTV wasnt sustainable. MTV was cookie cutter, he says. They decided, Were going to start in New York and program this music channel, and everyones going to like it because we say they will. You cant do music that way. TheCoolTV takes a different approach. It is a chain of 71 local TV stations, and growing, that draw on a common core of content basically, its music radio with pictures. A lot of the content, however, isnt music video provided by the labels. Its concert video produced by TheCoolTV, or rather Cool Music Network. Thats yet another of Comparatos businesses, out of which the TV idea sprang. In the back of the cabinet shop is what remains of the Cool Music Network, which is being folded into TheCoolTV: a roomful of CDs, DVDs and flash-drive wristbands containing digital files of live performances by the bands. You can leave the show with a copy of what you saw, Comparato says. Our motto is connecting bands with fans. A few years ago, Comparato and his three business partners realized that there would soon be a demand for new digital TV stations and that this would be a natural use for the concert videos. Bands and labels quickly signed on, hoping it would be another way to connect with fans. The catalyst was the impending 2009 government-mandated switchover from analog to digital TV. Most viewers know that DTV made high-definition programs possible, but it also meant broadcasters could put multiple stations on the same signal and demand that local cable companies carry not just the primary station but the secondary ones as well.

LAwreNCe

pLeAse

Imagining America Series

GREGORY JAY

Senior Director of the Cultures and Communities Program and Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

THE MUSIC HALL KANSAS CITY

WED FEB 1
www.pipelineproductions.com
Ryan Adams new album Ashes & Fire out now on PAX-AM/Capitol

RYAN ADAMS

Scholarship, Engagement, and the Future of the University

A presentation on the challenges facing engaged scholarship, including questions of tenure and promotion, community partnerships, nancial support, and the relationship between engaged research and learning. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Reception to follow Lied Center Pavilion Jays visit is part of an ongoing series of events on publicly engaged scholarship in the humanities, arts and design sponsored by the School of the Arts, the Lied Center, and the Hall Center for the Humanities. For more information on Imagining America, please contact one of the consortiums campus contacts: LIZ KOWALCHUK, Associate Dean, School of the Arts, at kowalchu@ku.edu or KRISTINE LATTA, Associate Director, Hall Center for the Humanities, at klatta@ku.edu.

Wednesday, February 8th

Railroad Earth
LIBERTY HALL

www.pipelineproductions.com

moe.

thE UNIVERSItY DAILY KANSAN Science

tUESDAY, DEcEmbER 6, 2011

PAGE 5

Geologists awarded funding to test CO2 storage

IAN cUmmINGS
icummings@kansan.com One solution to the problem of climate change involves liquefying carbon dioxide and burying it deep underground. It may sound like a far-fetched idea, but geologists from the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS), based at the University, are preparing to test it in the oil fields of southern Kansas. The KGS has secured $11.5 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) to fund a large-scale experiment in trapping the industrial greenhouse gas and storing it in underground reservoirs. They call it carbon sequestration. The technique has also been used in the U.S. for many years to increase oil production in wells. Petroleum industry representatives involved in the project say it could become a regional industry. The $11.5 million award is the largest ever received by the KGS, which has received grants totaling $10 million between 2009 and 2010. W. Lynn Watney, a geologist with the KGS and a lead investigator in the project, said his group hopes to begin a pilot test in April 2013, injecting carbon dioxide into the Arbuckle aquifer, a watery, underground rock structure under Sumner County, Kan. They will monitor those injections using seismic imaging equipment and use the results to propose future studies. We need to know exactly where the plume of carbon dioxide is and how it behaves, Watney said. Watney and Jason Rush are the projects lead investigators, working with scientists from Kansas State and Berexco, Inc., a Wichitabased petroleum firm. The project will outfit the Abengoa ethanol plant, near Colwich, Kan., to trap some of the carbon dioxide it produces as a by-product. At eight truckloads per day, it will take nine months to move the 40,000 tons of it from Abengoa to the project site. Watney said the researchers will pump 40,000 tons of the greenhouse gas, in pressurized liquid form, into the aquifer 5,000 feet below the surface. Another 30,000 tons will go into an overlying oil field at around 3,600 feet. The KGS has subcontracted with petroleum firms such as Berexco LLC, Beredco Drilling and Bittersweet Energy Inc. to accomplish the drilling. Berexco is the operator of the oil fields where much of the testing is being done. If the industry looks at it as an asset, they might help build the pipeline and make it feasible for a power plant, Watney said during preliminary testing in March. Other researchers have raised questions about the safety and feasibility of such projects. The research of Mark Little and Robert Jackson at Duke Universitys Center on Global Change showed that carbon dioxide could contaminate groundwater with metals and potentially dangerous uranium and barium if it leaked from underground storage. Another study questioned the feasibility of storing large amounts of carbon dioxide underground. A paper published in the Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering by Christine Ehlig-Economides and Michael Economides asserts that many researchers have vastly overestimated the quantities of carbon dioxide that most geologic formations can hold. The researchers used mathematical models to make their own estimates of how much space is available in underground reservoirs. Michael Economides earned his bachelors and masters degrees in

CarBOn sEquEstratiOn By thE numBErs

department of energy money: $11.5 million tons of carbon dioxide: 70,000 Buried underground: 3,600 to 5,000 feet transported by: 14 trucks every day for 9 months
SOurce: KAnSAS geOlOgicAl Survey
chemical engineering at the University of Kansas and is now a University of Houston professor of chemical engineering. Economides said using sequestration to mitigate against climate change was not feasible, and that many researchers and government officials were promoting unrealistic projections. Watney has said that the testing in Kansas will provide information to regulators for making appropriate rules for carbon sequestration. The current project is governed by EPA regulations, and the researchers will meet with local officials in Wellington Kan., near the project site, for a public meeting Dec. 12, Watney said. Edited by Jayson Jenks

Student life

Winterize your car before the cold florida A&m aims

moNIShA bRUNER
mbruner@kansan.com Waiting until temperatures drop below 10 degrees isnt when students want to make sure their cars are winterized. Alex Clotnikov, the owner of Aleks Auto, said winterizing cars is very important. To winterize your car, it costs you from it depends on what kind of vehicle from $68 to $150, he said. And if students dont winterize their cars, Clotnikov said theyre looking at replacing an engine, which can cost up to $2,000. If the anti-freeze isnt strong enough, then in the pretty cold days or nights, the anti-freeze cooling fluid can freeze up, he said. Your engine will be ruined completely. There are three important things mechanics say students should do to winterize their cars. First, new windshield wipers are a must for cold winter months. Second, making sure students have an ample amount of anti-freeze in their cars is essential. Third, students should check their tires to make sure theres enough threading on them. Here are some essential products for winter driving: ice and frost shield to keep ice from sticking, anti-freeze, windshield wipers, de-icer, a good battery, jumper cables, an ice scraper and a windshield cover. Its also a good idea to keep water and a blanket in the trunk. Edited by Ben Chipman

crime

to end band hazing

ASSocIAtED PRESS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida A&M President James Ammons said Monday the university is committed to breaking a conspiracy of silence that has for decades shrouded hazing practices at the school and finally resulted in a band members death. Ammons addressed an estimated 2,000 FAMU students Monday night and then took several questions, many of which were about the media coverage that most in the audience felt portrayed the school in a bad light. We are going to eliminate this pattern of destructive behavior from our campus, Ammons said. This code of silence hampers our ability to root out these insidious activities. Petitions were sent through the audience from student government leaders seeking signatures from students to pledge to stop hazing at the school. Robert Champion, a drum major in the schools famed band, the Marching 100, died in Orlando. It came hours after performing at the annual Florida Classic football game between the Rattlers and rival Bethune-Cookman. Champion, 26, was found unresponsive on Nov. 19 on a bus parked outside a hotel after the game after he had been seen vomiting.

to avoid future complications, such as having to replace an engine, students should winterize their cars before winter hits full force. Winterizing a car can cost between $68 and $150, according to Alex clotnikov, the owner of Aleks Auto.

mIKE GUNNoE/KANSAN fILE Photo

Recap the entire last year with the JAYHAWKER MAGAZINE

Available for only 10 dollars at HyVee, Dillons, Wal-Mart and KU Bookstores. If you pre-ordered a Jayhawker you can pick it up in room 2051 Dole Human Resources Center.

PAGE 8

tUESDAY, DEcEmbER 6, 2011

thE UNIVERSItY DAILY KANSAN

football

The Kansans conference reporter analyzes and ranks the 10 teams, heading into bowl season
EthAN PADwAY
epadway@kansan.com twitter.com/UDK_B12Fball

bIG 12 RANKINGS
4. Oklahoma 9-3, 6-3 (Last week 3)
National Ranking: No. 20 aP the Sooners entered the weekend with a shot at a bCS bowl game. they left the bedlam series with a 34-point loss and an invitation to the much less prestigious alamo bowl.

1. Oklahoma State 11-1, 8-1 (Last week 1)

National Ranking: No. 3 aP the Cowboys might be disappointed after being left out of the bCS championship game, but Cowboys fans can console themselves with the bowl seasons second most appetizing matchup, a fiesta bowl date with one-loss Stanford.

8. Iowa State 6-6, 3-6 (Last week 8)

the Cyclones couldnt outlast the Wildcats, but theyre in a bowl game for the second time under coach Paul Rhoads.

5. missouri 7-5, 5-4 (Last week 5)

National Ranking: No. 25 aP on the bright side, the tigers bowl destination, Shreveport, la., is only a five and a half hour drive from the more appealing New orleans.

2. Kansas State 10-2, 7-3 (Last week 2)

National Ranking: No. 6 aP the Wildcats may have missed out on a bid to a bCS bowl, but their Cotton bowl matchup with arkansas will carry more fanfare than some of the bCS games that didnt invite them.

9. texas tech 5-7, 2-7 (Last week 9)

losing seven of eight is no way to end the season, especially since the only victory came against a top-five team, which briefly gave Red Raider fans hope.

6. texas 7-5, 4-5 (Last week 6)

National Ranking: No. 24 aP the longhorns stumbled down the stretch, but they get to travel to California for the second time this season. they defeated UCla in los angeles 49-20 earlier this year.

3. baylor 9-3, 6-3 (Last week 4)

National Ranking: No. 11 aP Quarterback Robert Griffin III finished the season strong, leading the bears on a five-game winning streak and launching himself back to the top of the Heisman trophy debate.

10. Kansas 2-10, 0-9 (Last week 10)

the Jayhawks havent generated this much interest in December since their last coaching search two years ago.

7. texas A&m 6-6, 4-5 (Last week 7)

a .500 record wasnt good enough for Mike Sherman to keep his job as the aggies will look to generate excitement as they enter the SEC next season.

football

Wildcats finish eighth in bCS

ASSOcIAtED PRESS Kansas State was picked to finish eighth in the Big 12. It wound up eighth in the BCS. That wasnt good enough for the Sugar Bowl, which bypassed the Wildcats on Sunday night in favor of Michigan and Virginia Tech, big-name schools with lesser resumes. The snub didnt sit well with many fans of Kansas State, which will instead play Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl. It turns out to be a pretty good consolation prize. While the Wildcats and Razorbacks can gripe over what many perceive as an unfair system, they will be lining up against each other at Jerry Jones showplace in Texas. Organizers say it wont matter at all that the Cotton Bowl was left out of the BCS. Itll have the feel of a national championship. Just ask Texas A&M and LSU last year, Cotton Bowl chairman Tommy Bain said. You really will forget about the BCS because you literally will think youre in one of the finest bowl games going. All that will be missing is the BCS patch on the jerseys, the sticker on the back of the helmet oh, and the millions of dollars difference between the Cotton Bowl payout and the one that comes from a BCS game. Kansas State coach Bill Snyder, no stranger to bowl controversy, took a diplomatic approach to the Cotton Bowl bid, making sure not to diminish one of the Big 12s longtime partners while at the same point making it clear that he believes the system has some fundamental flaws. It was under Snyder that the Wildcats lost in double-overtime in the Big 12 title game in 1998, their only defeat of the season, and slid from the national title game to the Alamo Bowl. Well, were in it, so theres not a whole lot I can do to change it, he said of the BCS. Its very distinct how the No. 1 and No. 2 teams are placed, and yet it doesnt seem to follow suit with how the No. 3 and No. 4 and No. 5 and No. 6 and No. 7 and No. 8 are placed. If there was something to be adjusted, he said, I would suggest it might be in that area. Kansas State beat Baylor and Texas, which were both ranked when they played, and lost only to Big 12 champion Oklahoma State and Oklahoma. The Wildcats finished second in what was generally regarded as the toughest conference, from top to bottom, this season.

something for
Highpointe 6th & Iowa 841-8468 Chase Court 19th & Iowa 843-8220 Briarstone 9th & Emery 749-7744

everyone
Parkway Commons 3601 Clinton Pkwy 842-3280 Saddlebrook 6th & Folks 832-8200 Canyon Court 700 Comet Lane 832-8805 901 New Hampshire Downtown Lofts 830-8800

over 20

locations in Lawrence

1,2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments & Townhomes

Free FOr aLL

O
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
opinion

tuEsdAy, dEcEmbEr 6, 2011

PAGE 9

LIFESTYLE

Growing up: Never lose sight of your inner child

my growth spurt, along with my higher level of thinking (yeah right), I cant help but look back to my childhood and wonder if I took it for granted. Did I play enough tag? Did I TP enough houses? Did I climb trees, hop fences and get into enough trouble for crying out loud? A couple of nights ago I was working on some economic homework when a friend walked in with at least a liter of hot chocolate. He turned to my roommate and said, You ready? My roommate dropped everything he was doing and, in a Morpheus-esque tone, replied, Lets do this. He grabbed the remote to the TV,

teXt

(785 289- ) 8351

Being the youngest of four, all I remember thinking about during my childhood was how much I couldnt wait to grow up and have all the same privileges that my brother and sisters had. In sports, I was always trying to catch up to my brother. I anxiously anticipated the day that I could finally beat him in horse or hit my driver farther off the tee. With my oldest sister, I patiently waited until the day came when conversations with her didnt make me feel like such an insecure, ignorant dumbass (Im still waiting on this one). So of course, now that my time has come and Ive reached

By Trent Kuhl
editor@kansan.com
and within seconds, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was beginning in the middle of my studying. Being the responsible student that I am, I also dropped everything that I was doing and began watching what I consider to be one of the greatest movies of all time. The experience for that hour was just how I remembered it as a kid. Yeah, maybe the jokes about Yukon Cornelius licking his pickaxe for gold were a little more inappropriate than they

were when I was nine, but the excitement was still the same. As the bursts of laughter emitted from our mouths, an emotion I havent felt for almost a semester overcame me. It was a feeling of joy. Even my roommate, who is a senior, couldnt help but have that familiar look of boyish wonder on his face while staring at the screen. Yes, we are all legal adults, but our spirits are still the kids at recess playing tag. Our degrees will come and then our jobs soon after, but our excitement for life and living will always remain. We might be a little old for riding our Razor Scooters down to the park,

but that doesnt mean our spirits should be boxed up and put in the closet along with our Game Boy Color. Its not the loss of innocence that makes us adults; its the remembrance of the revelry and excitement for life we had that shaped us to be the people we are today and tomorrow. So go ahead, make yourself some hot chocolate and watch the Abominable Snowman put the star on top of the tree. We may not look like kids, but who says we cant be young at heart? Trent Kuhl is a freshman from Olathe.

My pee smells like coffee. Finals must be coming. The BCS looks more ridiculous than Harry and Lloyd at the charity ball. Hey K-State, find yourself a slimy AD and then youll get a BCS bid. Troll, troll, troll your post, gently down the feed. Merrily, merrily troll along, a life is what you need! Clearly, the inventor of Angry Birds never had to write a paper. I may look like a lion, but Im extremely warm. Anthony Davis needs at least three more game-winniing blocks before the uni-brow is acceptable. Religion is like a penis, you shouldnt go shoving it down others throats. The Hawk is the best bar? Can we please excuse all minors from voting? Sometimes I wish the gender roles were switched. Id love to dink around through college, get my Mr. degree, and at the end of it all, have a hot wife who brings home the bacon. If youre too tired to have sex, dont waste your money on granny panties. Get the Not-To-nighties instead. Every new freshman class has something annoying about it. This year its the number of people wearing letter jackets. I havent seen this many people in class for a while. There must be something big coming up. Ive been wearing shorts and T-shirts all semester, and Im not about to stop now. Coats are for the weak. Editors note: I just spoke with Chuck Norris, and he approves your message. KU research has been in Cosmo twice now. Sexy research is the best research. If you live on the third floor and take the elevator, I will judge you. The only upside to this frigid weather is that no one is walking slowly. Anschutz has the smell of panic and desperation. Squeaky pencils make me want to punt the owner of said squeaky pencil and the pencil itself across the room. Enjoyable. Enjoy a bowl. That awkward moment when you get in the van and there is no candy ... How do you miss the toilet when youre sober?

Vote Ron Paul, the only decent candidate

As the election season heats up, I must do my part to encourage my fellow students to vote for the only decent presidential candidate: Texas Congressman Ron Paul. He is the candidate for those who believe in freedom, good will toward neighbors, limited government and a return to sound monetary policies. One of the biggest reasons Ron Paul is the right man to be president is his principled antiwar stance. He is the only candidate among the Republicans and incumbent Obama who would not seek additional sanctions and other acts of war against Iran. Far from being an isolationist, Paul is instead a non-interventionist who believes in trade and peace with all nations and entangling alliances with none. Its clear that Pauls noninterventionist policies resonate with members of the military, too. Paul has received more campaign

POLITICS

By Jason Bennett
jbennett@kansan.com
donations from active-duty military than any other presidential candidate, including Obama. I cant neglect to mention Pauls anti-prohibitionist stance either. Paul advocates ending the failed War on Drugs, correctly reasoning that the Constitution gives the federal government no authority to ban substances such as marijuana. It took a constitutional amendment to gain the authority to prohibit alcohol. Why should marijuana be any different?

Paul is staunchly pro-life, an understandable position given his profession as a medical doctor; as an OBGYN, the doctor delivered more than 4,000 babies. Disagree with him or not, Paul has a long record of working to protect human life both inside and outside the womb. For those whom gay marriage is an essential issue, Paul is, again, the best choice. Paul deviates from the typical conservative, believing the government has no authority to regulate marriage contracts between individuals, and questions the reason for the existence of marriage licenses altogether. After all, why do we need the governments permission to marry? Paul would let young people opt out of financially insolvent Ponzi schemes like Social Security, gradually defunding the programs while keeping the nations promise to the elderly. He would pay for the

programs through savings gained by ending American wars, bringing troops home and closing down hundreds of unnecessary and expensive military bases around the world. With the stroke of a pen, Paul would end the existence of the Transportation Security Administration and its dangerous, radiation-producing scanners. He would return security to airports, hopefully ending the grasping, groping molestation of Americans who simply want to fly on a plane. Paul is the only candidate who understands that the government has no business spying on its citizens without due cause. Obama ran for election in 2008 as an anti-war candidate, but once in office, promptly sent more troops to the Middle East, and even started bombing campaigns in countries like Pakistan, Yemen and Libya all of which are illegal,

unconstitutional actions without an official declaration of war. You may not agree with Ron Paul on every stance. Thats okay. But what you can take to the bank is his humility, his consistency and his humanity. He doesnt want to run your life. Hes committed to respecting human rights of citizens both from America and around the globe. And hes maintained these positions, unwaveringly, for more than 30 years. Dont worry about whether he can win. Voting isnt about trying to guess who is most likely to win and then voting for that person. Its about voting your conscience for the candidate most in line with your principles. So vote for Ron Paul. He is our only hope. Jason Bennett is a senior in journalism from Bendena.

CAMPUS

Discovering identity and passion as a Jayhawk

I-L-LI-N-I. That was the college chant Ive been accustomed to for most of my life and collegiate career. But, as I wrap up my first semester, Kansas has me bleeding blue, and believing in the essence of a bird that doesnt even physically exist. Having spent some time as a Jayhawk, I realized that college is a far more different place for nontraditional and transfer students than it is for recent high school graduates. I was born and brought up in Naperville, Ill., near Chicago. I breathed Big Ten air and when I graduated high school in 2006, I imagined myself working for Caterpillar in Peoria, Ill. or Boeing in Chicago, designing fuel-efficient engines and working on machine designs. I was enrolled in University of Illinois mechanical engineering program for three years starting Fall of 2006. I was supposed to graduate in 2010 and have a job. I should have made more than $100,000 by now. That was my expectation. But Im still in school.

By Vikaas Shanker
vshanker@kansan.com
After my junior year at Illinois, I needed a break from the uninspiring engineering classes. I took a year off to go back home and enroll in community college. There I found my true interest in writing and I flourished at the schools student newspaper for two years. I officially left Illinois and abandoned engineering. Now Im here. I decided to transfer to the University of Kansas because it had a terrific journalism program and student newspaper. My first visit to Lawrence during spring break in March was the dealmaker. But while trying for apartments as a non-traditional student, I was rejected because in the Universitys eyes, I wasnt one.

I had to be two years older than the traditional age of my current academic level. I was 23, had already been to two different postsecondary educational institutions in a different state, and I was technically a senior with more than 130 credit hours who would be here for two years. I would hardly qualify that as traditional. University Housing should make non-traditional housing more accessible to students who want to live in these specialized apartments. Living with people in a similar situation as me would have made my transition to KU life much easier. And while residing in the dorms allows me to relive the frenzied freshman year, its been hard for me to connect with students five years younger than I am. The new student orientation for transfer students was a quick welcome, enroll and goodbye. I trekked the campus, only guided by a map and poor directions to awkward buildings on an unfamiliar hill. Although freshmen are the feeding tube of the University,

transfer students provide a unique perspective that enriches the college experience. Putting additional resources into making transfer students comfortable at the start of their KU experience would help get that unique perspective into the classroom and campus. While Im past that stage of sharing drinking stories at every meal, I see freshmen throwing away their best shot at a quality education by skipping class and drinking every day. I see upperclassmen giving up easily by dropping and putting off required, undesired courses so much it delays graduation. I understand these students problems, but it still saddens me. I also see students who just have a fat future paycheck on their mind. Instead of exploring their interests while graduating on time, some students force themselves into one career track, struggle in their major, and end up taking five or more years to graduate while keeping the future benefits in mind. Trust me, Ive been there and its

not worth it. But students should be proud of the University. Traditions here are unlike anything Ive seen at Big Ten schools. Having a national championship contending basketball team each year helps, but students here wear blue more than Illinois students wear orange at Champaign. They jeer at K-State and Missouri with more than a rivalry undertone. The passion here is tremendous. From newspaper confetti to the bone-chilling Rock Chalk chant, in only a semester Ive grown to love the University for the identity it provides me. In five years at two different educational institutions, Ive never had the complete traditional college experience from convocation to graduation. But the traditions and people at Kansas are the things that make me proud to be a Jayhawk. Ill forever be saying: Go KU! Shanker is the Editorial Editor and a junior in journalism from Naperville, Ill.

campus

Back
UDK

chirps

Alexboyer90

What do you want for christmas?

Follow us on Twitter @UDK_Opinion. Tweet us your opinions, and we just might publish them.

@udK_Opinion an iPad2... Now I just hope my parents read the UDK...

dillionKlahr

@udK_Opinion Why a hippopotamus, of course! What else?!

rebecca523

@udK_Opinion 10 years later and I still want nothing more than a hand-knitted sweater from Mrs. Weasley.. #HP4LYFE

cbelmont15

@udK_Opinion Im Jewish so all I need is some Chinese food and a movie. #HappyHanukkah

hOw tO suBmit a Letter tO the editOr

Letter GuideLines
Send letters to kansanopdesk@gmail.com. Write Letter tO the editOr in the e-mail subject line. Length: 300 words The submission should include the authors name, grade and hometown.Find our full letter to the editor policy online at kansan. com/letters.
kelly stroda, editor kstroda@kansan.com Joel petterson, managing editor jpetterson@kansan.com Jonathan shorman, managing editor jshorman@kansan.com clayton ashley, managing editor cashley@kansan.com mandy matney, opinion editor mmatney@kansan.com Vikaas shanker, editorial editor vshanker@kansan.com

cOntact us
Garrett Lent, business manager glent@kansan.com stephanie Green, sales manager sgreen@kansan.com malcolm Gibson, general manager and news adviser 864-7667 or mgibson@kansan.com Jon schlitt, sales and marketing adviser 864-7666 or jschlitt@kansan.com

the editOriaL BOard

Members of The Kansan Editorial Board are Kelly Stroda, Joel Petterson, Jonathan Shorman, Vikaas Shanker, Mandy Matney and Stefanie Penn.

PAGE 10

tUESDAY, DEcEmbER 6, 2011

thE UNIVERSItY DAILY KANSAN

KANSAS tIPoff
At A GLANcE
Following two victories in Allen Fieldhouse that were plagued by sickness and inconsistent shooting, the Jayhawks could benefit from a smoother effort tonight. No. 2 Ohio State visits Lawrence on Saturday, and from what fans have seen recently, the Jayhawks dont appear ready quite yet. Self will likely continue to increase the roles of his bench players, especially after junior forward Kevin Young snagged six rebounds in five minutes on Saturday against the University of South Florida. By finding a more balanced effort tonight, the Jayhawks can rely less on senior guard Tyshawn Taylor and junior forward Thomas Robinson for scoring. Resurrecting junior guard Elijah Johnson will be Selfs most important task tonight.

GAME
DAY
KANSAS StARtERS

coUNtDowN to tIPoff

Long beach State no pushover

Jayhawks ready for another challenge

LoNG bEAch

KANSAS VS. LoNG bEAch StAtE

8 P.m., ALLEN fIELDhoUSE, LAwRENcE

tIPoff
At A GLANcE
Long Beach State has already played two BCS conference opponents this season, highlighted by an 86-76 upset of then-No. 9 Pittsburgh. It also traveled to Louisville, losing by 10 to Rick Pitinos Cardinals. The 49ers are 4-3 on the season and are ranked 13th in CollegInsider. coms Mid-Major top 25 poll. Theyve averaged 76 points in both games against BCS opponents and are led in scoring by senior guard Casper Ware. Long Beach State has one of the toughest nonconference schedules in the country. The 49ers play four top ten teams, more than preparing them for the Big West conference season. Tuesday nights game will be the first trip to Lawrence for the 49ers since Jan. 25, 1993, when they knocked off a No. 1 Kansas team, 64-49.

StAtE

LoNG bEAch StAtE

StARtERS
Larry anderson, guard
Anderson has started all seven games for the 49ers and is averaging over 35 minutes per game. He is the second leading scorer behind Ware with 15.1 points per game. The senior enters his final season seventh on the schools all-time steals list and was an All-Big West first team selection last season.

eLijah johnson, guard

Johnson needs a few consecutive jump shots early to help clear his mind. The best scorers forget about the last shot and focus on the next task at hand. According to Self, Johnson has dwelled on past miscues and let them negatively affect his game. When playing well, Johnson and Taylor form a solid backcourt with a diverse set of skills. These days, Taylor is pulling all the weight and the offense is generally predictable. If Johnson is a non-factor for his third consecutive game tonight, its difficult to envision him turning things around against Ohio State.

Johnson

Anderson

Casper Ware, guard

As noted above, Ware is the best player on the Longbeach State roster and is one of the best guards the Jayhawks will face all season. He plays nearly 37 minutes per game and is the teams leading scorer with 17.1 points per game. A big game from Ware is the key to a 49ers upset.

PLAYER to wAtch
Elijah Johnson, junior guard He dropped 23 points on UCLA in Maui and many fans thought he had finally broken out. Perhaps Johnson would be the Jayhawk with the ball in his hands at the end of games. Not so fast, friends. Johnson had his two worst games of the season last Wednesday and Saturday, and Self has questioned his mental toughness. Johnson seems to play worse when his team doesnt play well, adding to the ineptitude of an already average offense. His 3-point shot is off, his usually secure ball handling has been unsteady and, as Self mentioned, his mindset needs to change. Johnson needs a comeback game so hes ready to help out Saturday.

TyshaWn TayLor, guard

Self has said that he wants less scoring and more distributing from Taylor, who scored a season-high 24 points and also dished 5 assists against South Florida. Taylor still needs to decrease his turnovers and create more opportunities for his teammates, but with his improved jump shot and Johnsons struggles, one has to believe that Self will need his scoring ability. Freshman guard Naadir Tharpe has hardly worked his way into the rotation, though if Self wants the youngster to play against Ohio State, tonight will be a good time to acclimate him.

PLAYER to wAtch
Casper Ware, senior guard Ware is one the best, if not the best, mid-major players in the country. He was named to the Wooden Award watch list, which is given to the nations best player after the season. He was an honorable mention All-American last season after averaging 17.2 points per game. He was named the Big West Player of the Year as well as the conferences Defensive Player of the Year. He has been selected for All-Big West honors every season hes been at Long Beach State. In the 49ers upset of Pittsburgh, Ware had a teamhigh 28 points on 10-of-18 shooting. He had a more pedestrian 13 points in the teams loss to Louisville last week, but the possibility of a huge outburst is always there.

T.j. robinson, forWard

Robinson was a second team All-Big West selection last season when he averaged 13.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. He is now the schools all-time leading rebounder and is averaging 11.3 rebound per game this season. At 6-foot-8 but just 205 pounds, he wont be able to match up with Thomas Robinson size-wise , but he can rebound with the best of them.

ware

taylor

TraVis reLeford, forWard

Releford continues to play strong defense by pressuring the ball and denying lanes with his strength. He has the talent to average double-digit scoring, he just doesnt seem comfortable enough when shooting from deep. The open opportunities have been there, but Releford often passes up the shot. Hes the kind of player who wont amaze or disappoint with his statistics, instead proving his worth on loose balls and on-ball defense. The Jayhawks could use a little more offense from Releford, but theres not much to complain about here.

james ennis, forWard

James is a junior college transfer but like the rest of the starting five, hes started all seven games this season. Hes a 6-foot-6 guard/forward hybrid who is comfortable on the wing as well as down low on the block. He doesnt do any one thing great but is a reliable scorer for head coach Dan Monson.

Robinson

Releford

QUEStIoN mARK
Whats to blame: the crud or the skills? Self explained after Saturdays slop-fest against USF that several players and a coach have gotten the crud. While the exact definition of this sickness is still being debated, junior forwards Thomas Robinson and Kevin Young were just a few players who werent at full strength on Saturday. Will the crud linger tonight or have the players shed their illnesses? Regardless, its hard to say if the poor play is a result of the crud or just the fact that this team really cant score. The Jayhawks play defense tough enough to hang with the nations best, but without Johnsons contributions, they may just have to keep winning games in ugly fashion.

eugene pheLps, forWard

Ennis

QUEStIoN mARK
Will previous tough games help the 49ers in Allen Fieldhouse? The 49ers arent the average midmajor heading into Lawrence for a non-conference game in December. They are a really talented team with plenty of big-game experience. They have three players that they rely on for scoring and one star Casper Ware that is capable of putting up big numbers on any defense. Allen Fieldhouse will be the most raucous crowd the 49ers will see this season, but with two tough road games already under their belt, they should have an idea of what to expect from the Kansas fans. Not only that, but theyve proven that they are capable of upsetting a ranked team on the road. A win inside Allen Fieldhouse will be tough, but it certainly isnt out of the question.

Thomas robinson, forWard

The double-double streak is over at six games. Robinson was two rebounds shy of 10 on Saturday, but he still had a respectable afternoon. At the beginning of the USF game, he stepped back and smoothly hit a shot before the 3-point line. As the game progressed, he never exploded but was always steady. He only picked up two fouls in the game, but didnt possess the kind of aggression seen in previous games. Robinson said after the game that he was under the weather the few days before, so maybe he was also struck by the crud. Look for Robinson to start another doubledouble streak tonight and continue to chip in at the free-throw line.

Robinson

Eugene Phelps, forward: Phelps is 226 points away from joining Longbeach States 1000 point club. Hes eighth all-time in blocked shots and averages 9.1 points per game. He was an honorable mention All-Big West member last season and is second on the team with 6.6 rebounds per game this Phelps season. Hes the biggest starter for Dan Monson but is often overlooked by Ware and Robinson.

hEAR YE hEAR YE
If we look ahead to Saturday, well go into Saturday with three losses.

jeff WiThey, CenTer

Withey also cut down on his fouls with just two on Saturday, but that doesnt excuse him from the rest of his lifeless stat line: six points (four of five shots missed), three rebounds and one block. Withey will rarely be the go-to option in this offense, but hell always be depended on as a rebounder. Withey has the physical attributes and talent to maul rebounds in bunches he just hasnt done it yet. If Withey could play as aggressively as Robinson, he would be just as much of a candidate for double-doubles. Tyshawn Taylor CHRIS NEAL/KANSAN max rothman

Kory Carpenter

hEAR YE hEAR YE
Casper Ware is as good with the ball as any guard in the country.

Coach bill self

Coach bill self

withey

big jay WiLL Cheer if...

Johnson gets his shot back and the Jayhawks contain Ware. Especially after how Kansas has played of late, Long Beach State certainly could pull off the upset. With steady defense and a widespread attack, the Jayhawks will come out on top ready, at last, to prepare for Ohio State.

baby jay WiLL Weep if...

Ware catches fire and never relents. There really isnt another serious threat on this team, but Wares 28 points at Pittsburgh were enough to seal the upset.

Prediction:
Kansas 76, Long beach State 63


!
A: 32

thE UNIVERSItY DAILY KANSAN

tUESDAY, DEcEmbER 6, 2011 mornInG BrEw

PAGE 11

QUotE of thE DAY

The one thing is, Im sorry hes not here to enjoy it. Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Billy Williams on Ron Santo, who was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday. Santo died from complications because of bladder cancer and pneumonia on Dec. 3, 2010, at the age of 70

The BCS is all about the benjamins now

The BCS stands for the Bowl Championship Series, but it really stands for Best Corrupt System. The perversion within college sports, specifically college football, has gone on for several decades. Since the BCS was created in 1998 to generate revenue and pair the top two teams in the national championship game, the greed has reached new, unprecedented heights. Money dictates everything. Money is both loved and loathed for its authoritarianism. Money is the BCS. The 2011 BCS National Championship game features two teams from the Southeastern Conference, LSU and Alabama. Regardless of who wins the title game, an SEC team will have won the national championship six seasons in a row an unmatched level of excellence that disparages other conferences. Since the BCSs inception in 1998, an SEC team has won 54 percent of the national championships. That percentage will increase to 57 percent once the 2011 BCS title game is played. Because of its success and competitiveness, SEC football is the monetary king that rules the college sports landscape. The SEC is the BCSs piggy bank. Football is the main source of revenue

fAct of thE DAY

Santo received 15 of 16 votes from the Golden Era committee to become the 47th Hall of Famer to have played for the Cubs. espn.com

By C.J. Matson
cjmatson@kansan.com
for college athletic departments. School presidents and athletic directors understand that if they want their schools athletics programs to be financially prosperous, football success is imperative. The SEC is the model conference that other BCS conferences strive to emulate. The SECs establishment of two divisions within the conference, creation of a conference championship game and pricey TV contracts were influential. SEC programs are satisfied because the conference engages in equal revenue sharing and their programs are nationally recognized because of the television exposure. Two disgruntled schools, Missouri and Texas A&M, bolted from the Big 12 for the SEC because they sought a piece of

tRIVIA of thE DAY

Q: How many years did it take for Santo to get into the Hall of Fame?

?
Football Cross Country

espn.com

the pie. The schools recognized the SECs economic might and football dominance and were convinced that there were greener financial and competitive pastures. The Big 12 was on course toward financial stability once all conference members agreed to equal revenue sharing and the conference is as competitive as the SEC, but greed swayed Texas A&M and Missouri south. Missouri and Texas A&M also used Colorados and Nebraskas departures from the Big 12 as an excuse to leave for the SEC because they didnt want to be left behind if the Big 12 dissolved. Nebraska joined the Big Ten, and Colorado became a new member of the PAC 12. Both conferences were starving for a 12-member league so they could create conference divisions as well as a conference championship game to compete against the SEC. The Big Ten and PAC 12 also recognized an equal revenue sharing policy for its members. For the ACC to remain a legitimate BCS member and avoid defection from its members, the conference had to acquire at least two schools from the Big East, the weakest BCS conference. It is the weakest BCS conference because its revenue among other BCS conferences is

very low. The BCS and the SEC are responsible for the revamped college sports landscape that has alienated fans. Inequality exists in college sports, especially football. The Big 12 and the Big East were victims of the conference realignment chaos that destroyed the fabric of college athletics. For a school like Oklahoma State that deserves a shot at the national title, its unfair. Money is deciding the fate of student athletes and fans, who are the real losers in all of this. Edited by Ben Chipman

thIS wEEK IN SPoRtS

Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.
vs. Long Beach State 8 p.m. Lawrence vs. ohio State 2:15 p.m. Lawrence

Sport

M. Basketball W. Basketball

vs. wisconsin 7 p.m. Lawrence

Swimming

want more information about all things sports?

Visit Kansan.com to view photo galleries, rosters and stats.

KANSANCLASSIFIEDS
jobs housing
SALE

announcements textbooks for sale

785-864-4358
HOUSING HOUSING

HAWKCHALK.COM
HOUSING HOUSING

CLASSIFIEDS@KANSAN.COM
JOBS ANNOUNCEMENTS

FIRST MONTH FREE!! 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Parkway Commons Apartments 3601 Clinton Pkwy. 785-842-3280 www.firstmanagementinc.com

4 BR, 3 BA, Close to KU/stadium. Avail. August. All appliances, Great condition. Must See. Call 785-841-3849

BARTENDING. Up to $300/day. No experience necessary. Training available. 800-965-6520 Ext. 108. Earn $1000-$3200/mo to drive new cars with ads. www.FreeCarJobs.com Enjoy working in a fast-paced, highly productive, value-driven environment? If so, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is the place for you. For more information call Bethany Scothorn at 785-856-2136 or email at bethany.scothorn@nmfn.com JOB HUNTING? PAID BUSINESS INTERNSHIP - Paid Internship - $15-18 / hr. - Deadline to Apply Dec. 6 Visit ads.collegeworks.com/applynow2 OR Call College Works At 800-7166489 Set Em Up Jacks is now hiring host and wait staff for full and part time positions. Servers must have at least one year experience in a full service restaurant. Must be available weekends and gamedays. Apply in person Monday through Friday from 2-5 PM at 1800 E 23rd St Suite G. STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid Survey Takers Needed in Lawrence. 100% FREE to Join! Click on Surveys.

Subleaser Needed will cover Util. @ Connection 1 or 2 BR $459/mo Avail in Dec contact cgroener@ku.edu Next to stadium - 1019 Alabama 5 BD/ 3BA, W/D, Gameday Parking Avail. Aug.-Call/text Dave (913)2193191 NEW RENT SPECIALS 2 & 3 bedrooms $695 & $750 MacKenzie Place 1133 Kentucky 785-843-8220 Spring Sublease - $380/mo + util Large room & full BA in 3 person apt w/ off-street parking. Email kescott@ku.edu Spring Sublease. 1BR in 2BR/2BA Apt. at The Connection. $495/month incl. util. except elect. Contact 785-760-7956 Sublease 1 bdrm 1 bath at $417 per month, available 12/16. Dec. free. Legends Place. Call 913-710-2669. 2 BR large, clean, W/D hook up, CA, bus route, off street parking, pets OK with fee. $550/mo. 785-550-7325. 3, 4, 5 and 9 Bedrooms Available For August 2012 see at kawrentals.com Call Jim at 785-979-9120 4BR Close to Campus, avail Aug. 2012 Call Tom @ 785-550-0426 1, 2, 3, 4 BR Apts & THs avail Summer/Fall 2012. Quiet/Peaceful Setting, Pool, KU/LAW Bus, Small Pets welcomed. Call 785-843-0011 for info/appt. 2 Bedrooms $650-$800 4 Bedroom Farm House $975.00 Available Now 785-832-8728/ 785-331-5360 www.lawrencepm.com

Spring Subleaser Needed! $819.00 1 BR/1 BA Furnished Apt @ The Connection 2.5 Miles from KU Campus Lease: January 2012 thru July 2012 Call Nick 828-736-8702 4BR House For Rent @1112 Tenn St Avail. anytime. 2 BA Large Rooms! Close to dwntwn/KU 5 parking spots 1900/Mo. plus util. Mark 651-303-7830 7BR Close to campus, avail. Aug. 2012 Call Tom @ 785-550-0426 Aspen West 2900 Bob Billings Pkwy. Half Month FREE 1 & 2 Bedrooms, Near KU. Water/trash paid. Starting at $420/mo AC Management 785-842-4461 Avail. August. 3BR 2 BA. Close to KU. All appliances. Wood floors. Big Yard. Call 785-841-3849 Hawks Pointe III 2 BR 2 BA. Jan-May 2012. Please email eoneill@ku.edu

Piano Lessons with Experienced Teacher. Play on a Steinway concert grand. 3 Masters degrees. Piano is fun! michaelschnelling.com 785-393-5537

Planning an event for up to 200 people? Try the tee pees. Talk to Richard 785-766-3538

Part and Full time student openings at Lawrence Montessori School. Enrolling ages infant - 6 years. 2 FREE weeks on enrollment. 785-840-9555.

Skis/poles 5/150, C609 Bdngs, Technic Bts- 285mm, Helmet, Sportube Carrier. Sold together- $150. 785-843-1002.

JOBS
Extras to stand in the backgrounds for a major film production. Experience not required - earn up to $300/day. All looks needed. (877) 457-9548.

S
Volume 124 Issue 73

THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN

kansan.com

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Kansas plays capable long beach state

page 10

sports

BIG 12 POWER RANKINGS hEAdING INtO thE BOWl SEASON

Big man on campus

page 8

Football needs new culture

COMMENTARY

Withey says he could be more aggresive

max rothman
mrothman@kansan.com twitter.com/udk_bball Hes the biggest guy on the floor, but hes no bully. Hes a joker, but hes not too loud. Hes a rebounder, but he could do more. Hes a nice kid, coach Bill Self said of junior center Jeff Withey. But Thomas (Robinson) is a nice kid, too, and he can go after the ball pretty good. Withey embodies the feel of a kid from San Diego. Hes calm, relaxed and usually smiling, but those characteristics dont typically describe the greatest centers. When Kansas plays Long Beach State tonight at 8 in Allen Fieldhouse, Withey may attempt to shed some of his kindness in exchange for rebounds. I think a mean streak would help, Self said. No question. In the past, Witheys placid nature has inspired fans and pundits to call him soft, perhaps the worst word a center can hear. Withey is aware of the fact that he needs more aggression. The progression of the season will tell if he can do something about it or if hell never change. Faced against the supreme defense of Duke in the Maui Invitationals championship game, Withey rose to the occasion. Early in the game, he dunked heavily and drew a foul in the same play. Before his feet landed on the hardwood, a vicious scowl shaped his face. All aggression. No messing around.

time to get mean

Ill throw a basketball at him or anything, senior guard Tyshawn Taylor said. I love to see him mad. A mean streak doesnt require shoving freshmen into lockers or starting fights in the parking lot. Withey could use a little more toughness in the paint. Thats all. The past two games, Withey has only had five combined rebounds. He has too many games where hes getting two and three (rebounds), Self said. He should be up in that six, seven range every game. When former center Cole Aldrich anchored the defense, the guards could take more risks poking around for steals. If they missed, Aldrich was waiting behind them with a missing tooth and shot blocking hands. I dont think hes as good as Cole yet, senior guard Tyshawn Taylor said. But I think hes definitely working his way there. Taylor admitted that Withey has blocked his shots in practice more than any other defender. He knows that Witheys ability to alter games defensively exists because hes seen it before. Now the Jayhawks need the shot-blocking prowess of practice to translate to the actual games. Just dont expect Withey to change that cool demeanor. I wish he talked more, Taylor said. But thats just who he is. Edited by Jayson Jenks

By Andrew Joseph

ajoseph@kansan.com

s Athletics Director Sheahon Zengers search for a new football coach enters its second week, the Kansas football program should brace itself for a complete change of culture. Part of Turner Gills huge problem at Kansas was that he concentrated too much on mentoring rather than coaching football. Gills philosophy of teaching his players to grow as individuals on and off the field may have worked if his teams actually bought into his system. However, after two seasons of passionless 5-19 football, it was pretty evident that Gill had little-tono influence over his players. Kansas new football coach should bring a completely different mentality to the program, holding players accountable for their mistakes. Zenger needs a coach who brings name recognition and instant credibility to a suffering football program that went from BCS bowl winner to college football laughingstock in a matter of three years. When Gill got the boot from Kansas, the Jayhawk faithful had one person on its mind: Mike Leach. It seemed that Pirate Fever instantly spread around the Kansas football fans and media. A family of five was even greeted at Lawrence Municipal Airport by a dozen Leach-suspecting media members because the flight originated from Leachs hometown of Key West, Fla. Well, to Kansas dismay, The Pirate would not be setting sail in Lawrence as Leach accepted the job to coach at Washington State. With the fan favorite off the market, more pressure is on Zengers shoulders to find the right man for the job. Zenger reassured students and Williams Education Fund members about the coaching search through an email on Friday afternoon. As a Jayhawk, I am incredibly excited about the opportunities before us. I look forward to introducing the Jayhawk Nation to the new leader of our football program very soon, Zenger said in the message. Whether or not Zenger already has his guy, the email was interesting to say the least. With job openings at more reputable football schools, such as Texas A&M, UCLA, Arizona State and North Carolina, Zenger may have been sensing anxiety amongst the Kansas fan base. I think it will be very difficult for Kansas to steal away a big-name coach from one of these schools with deeper pockets. Regardless of who Zenger hires, the new coach will be a disciplinarian and will be significantly tougher on his players than Gill. Southern Mississippis Larry Fedora fits the bill perfectly, but he is one of the hot commodities in the coaching profession. Kansas next coach does not have to be as relentless in ridicule as Mark Mangino was, but the fact of the matter is that nice guy coaches do not win at Kansas. As the coaching search continues into its second week, take comfort in knowing that times are changing for the better. Edited by Laura Nightengale

Withey hasnt dominated the whole season, but he has stepped up in his teams biggest games. against Kentucky and Duke, he was arguably Kansas best player. 2011 game log: Date opponent result minutes 24 18 31 21 13 25 18 points 6 10 14 6 2 7 10 rebounds blocks Fouls 3 2 10 6 6 6 4 1 2 2 1 0 4 4 2 3 4 4 5 3 4

12/3 usF W 70-42 11/30 Fau W 77-54 11/23 Duke l 68-61 11/22 ucla W 72-56 11/21 georgetown W 67-63 11/15 Kentucky l 75-65 11/11 towson W 100-54

Junior center Jeff Withey grabs an offensive rebound during the second half of saturday nights game at allen Fieldhouse. Withey had six points and three rebounds for the Jayhawks in their victory.

chris neal/Kansan

Coaching uncertainty continues

GarriCk MCGEE
the university of alabama at Birmingham did not hire former Kansas coach turner gill for its head coaching vacancy. according to the Birmingham news, gill interviewed for the opening last week. instead, uaB hired arkansas offensive coordinator garrick mcgee.

FootBall

PauL Chryst
Wisconsin athletic Director Barry alvarez said schools have asked him about offensive coordinator paul chryst, according to the Wisconsin state Journal. the story speculated that alvarez could have been referring Chryst to cunningham because alvarez traveled to north carolinas campus for Wisconsins basketball game last week.

Larry fEdora
the ole miss announcement means one less landing place for southern mississippi coach larry Fedora. Fedora became the it candidate following his teams upset against then-undefeated Houston last weekend.

McGee

Fedora

JuNE JoNEs
Devilsdigest.com is reporting that June Jones is not a popular pick among arizona state boosters to be the schools coach. the report states that arizona state will look at southern mississippis larry Fedora, Baylors art Briles and Houstons Kevin sumlin before making a decision on Jones.

brENt vENabLEs soNNy dykEs

louisiana tech coach sonny Dykes was named the Wac coach of the year on monday after leading his team to a Wac title with a 6-1 conference record. oklahoma defensive coordinator Brent Venables is cooling off as a possible coaching candidate following his teams 34-point loss to oklahoma state on saturday. Venables defense allowed 44 points.

Jones

Venables

dykes huGh frEEzE

ole miss announced arkansas state coach Hugh Freeze as the schools next coach on monday, replacing Houston nutt. Freeze lead arkansas state to a 10-2 record, the schools most successful season since joining the FBs in 1992.

Gus MaLzahN
gus malzahn interviewed with north carolina last thursday, according to the Huntsville times. malzahn was an assistant coach at tulsa while new north carolina athletics Director Bubba cunningham was the athletics director of the golden Hurricanes.

davE doErEN
Dave Doerens northern illinois Huskies accepted an invitation to the goDaddy.com Bowl following their win against ohio in the mac conference championship. His 10-3 Huskies will play arkansas state.

Malzahn

Freeze

doeren
Ethan Padway