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Spooner hall, Campanile and other campus buildings accepted to national register of historic Places
The Kansas historical Societys historic Sites Board of review that took place on feb. 9 voted to make the universitys campus a historic district. KUs campus is now listed in the register of historic Kansas Places and covers the period of 1863-1951.

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former student associated with HMOF and currently a part-time planner for the City of Lawrence, remembers how her role on the HMOF board has allowed the history associated with the campus to be sustained for years ahead. The historical landmark grant gives the University a tool to help finance the maintenance of their buildings, Buchanan Young said. It helps maintain the sense of pride in being a Jayhawk. Generations after can experience that pride. It gives you that comfort knowing that things can change but they wont be so drastic. The nomination includes the Spencer Museum of Art and the Campanile. Spooner Hall, built in 1891, is the oldest building included on the registry. The highly competitive application process requires that buildings and landscapes be recognized on historical registers at the local and state level before they become eligible as a national landmark. KU faculty invested in the preservation of the campus, and contractors who added their expertise to assess which structures would most likely earn approval, determined which boundaries to include the Getty Report, which signals in the registry application. the initial intent of the University The process takes a lot of time, to seek historical registration, to Buchanan Young said. Since our assuring that architecture and nominating committee met only engineering experts along with the twice a year, it took a while to Provost Office would turn the proget the actual district we would posal into a successful endeavor. nominate planned out. After we HMOF is really a strong group figured what buildthat students ings would be actuarent aware ally included, thats of, Buchanan when people really Young said. its not so much about got involved. years the rock Chalk chant and Fiftynow, you HMOF donated from waving the wheat. its $21,000 to concan be proud tract consultants to about preserving our tradi- to say this is push the proposal where I went tion from the buildings to through all the to school. Its the bird baths. hoops required to not so much land the University about the BrennA BUChAnAn yoUng Rock Chalk on the National former hMof boad member chant Register of Historic and Places. waving the wheat. Its What we did was we provided expertise to the groups about preserving our tradition from involved, said Edward Martinko, the buildings to the bird baths. While at many times the President of HMOF. Theres lots of history tied in to campus and, in demands of the application process the same way, the Historic Mount required the brains of contracting Oread Fund has a lot of history tied experts, Buchanan Young felt that the student impact of this initiative in with the university. Buchanan Young is also proud of was undoubtedly present. Different members of our the role HMOF played, from filing

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reggelston@kansan.com Joining the ranks of institutions such as the University of California-Berkeley and Harvard, the University entered new realms of historical prestige Feb. 9 as certain buildings and areas along Jayhawk Boulevard gained acceptance into the prestigious National Register of Historic Places. The triumph comes after four years of devising a nomination for the University that would appease local, state and national assemblies in an attempt to preserve the buildings on campus that give the University its historical pride. Along with protection from being razed, the buildings now offer the University access to government funds, such as grants and tax breaks, associated with a spot on the national register. Student groups affiliated with the Historic Mount Oread Fund, which is an extension of the KU Endowment Association dedicated to the preservation of KUs buildings and landscapes, were monumental in the approval of the bid. Brenna Buchanan Young, a

student chapter were observers, Buchanan Young said. If the HMOF board did want a student perspective, we were in room to ask. It was Buchanan Youngs work on this project that has inspired her to become the secretary of the Historical Mount Oread Friends. She will also take a leadership role in the Universitys second historical registry proposal, which includes the scholarship halls and the Chancellors house. HMOF does a book series about the history of buildings that are landmarks to the University of Kansas, Buchanan Young said. The next book is about Watkins Scholarship Hall, which ties into our next nomination. There will be a second nomination coming out pretty quick. Beyond this, the Fund is also working on an initiative to restore the campuss greener elements. We currently have a tree advisory group called Replant Mount Oread, Martinko said. This was set up to replant trees that are aging or deceased, and it was launched last year. In conjunction with the chancellor, HMOF is working with

many groups, including pretty active student involvement. Still, former volunteers who participated in the student Historic Mount Oread Fund committee hope that more students will get involved in future historical registry applications. While Buchanan Young admits that contract subject matter can be a bit dense, she and the rest of HMOF encourage students to get involved in the preservation of the University. There are student groups actively involved in preservation like the sustainability groups and museum studies groups, Becker Young said. It would be nice if students did recognize this is a fun place to go to school and really own itto maintain the integrity of the school and have other generations enjoy it as much as they did. Advocates of university preservation are content to recognize the role they played in keeping the Universitys most iconic buildings around for a few more years. This is an outstanding step forward. All of us are very excited, Martinko said. Edited by Tara Bryant

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As fAfsA priority date looms, students consider financial options

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elegualt@kansan.com The priority date for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), March 1, is rapidly approaching. And for any student hoping to receive financial aid, the earlier its filed, the better. Simply broken down, the FAFSA is the starting point to receiving any kind of financial aid. The results of the FAFSA determine a students financial need, the gap between what his or her family can afford to pay and what the expected cost of attendance is at the University. The FAFSA also determines a students eligibility for federal, school and state assistance, which can be in the form of scholarships, federal loans, grants and workstudy. However, there are a couple of common misconceptions about the FAFSA. In some cases, the government provides grants to students with significant financial aid, and that money doesnt need to be repaid. Unfortunately, just because you fill out the FAFSA doesnt ensure that free funding will come your way. People sometimes assume that if they fill it out, theyll automatically get free money, or something like that, which is not the case because its all need-based, said Noah Quinn, a senior peer educator for the Money Management Center. Although it isnt free money, filing the FAFSA can enter students into the pool for consideration for federal loans, such as the Federal Stafford Loans and the Parent PLUS Loans, which typically have low interest rates and a grace period after graduation before students must start paying them back.

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Quinn said federal loans should be the first place students turn to if they still have need. If scholarships and federal aid dont cover the costs, private loans, such as the KU Endowment loan, could be considered as a supplement. You always want to take as much federal loans as you need first, Quinn said. You would only turn to something like [the KU Endowment loan] or other private loans if you dont have enough through the free money and then federal loans.

For Alicia Croci, a sophomore from Ottawa, taking out a federal unsubsidized student loan has relieved a part of the financial burden of college. Basically I have taken out a loan with my parents, who are paying for my education from their loans, Croci said. So when

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I am done with college instead of owing a bank, Ill owe my parents the majority of my college tuition and one-third of it will be taken out in student loans. However, Croci doesnt qualify for grants or work-study programs, and said the private loan interest rates are too high for her to afford. She believes the FAFSA isnt helpful for families in similar situations. I have not completed the FAFSA for this year yet, although it doesnt make a difference, Croci said. My parents make too much money for me to qualify for any grants but they dont make enough money to actually pay for my college. Although many students may find themselves in this bind, Quinn said its still necessary to complete the FAFSA. Some people think that they just dont need to fill it out or think that maybe if their parents

make a certain amount, they wont get approved for anything at all so theres no point to it, Quinn said. But its actually really important to fill out, even if youre in that type of situation, just because you have to have it filled out to be eligible for KU scholarships. To be eligible for some departmental and outside scholarships, financial need is taken into account, so the FAFSA is vital to be considered for them. The FAFSA can be filed at any time between Jan. 1 and June 30, but it must be filed before the priority deadline of March 1 for a student to be considered for limited funding financial aid programs. Kansas residents can also apply for state aid after filing the FAFSA through the Kansas Board of Regents website. The priority date for state aid is May 1. Edited by dylan lysen

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WHaT: Step Afrika WHere: Kansas Union Ballroom WHen: 8 to 10 p.m. abOuT: This traveling step show features professional dancers and offers a step workshop for audience members. The performers encourage active participation throughout their rump-shaking performance.

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Heavy snow. 100 percent chance of snow. ESE winds at 21 mph.

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Sunny. 0 percent chance of precipitation. SSW winds at 8 mph.

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Wednesday, February 20 Thursday, February 21
WHaT: Tea at Three WHere: Kansas Union, fourth floor lobby WHen: 3 to 4 p.m. abOuT: Its time to enjoy your weekly cookies and spot of tea, compliments of SUA. So good, even the Queen of England herself wouldnt pass it up. WHaT: Film and Speaker: Codebreaker WHere: Spencer Museum of Art WHen: 6 p.m. abOuT: Watch Codebreaker, a docudrama about the British mathematician and cryptanalyst Alan Turing. Afterward, executive producer Patrick Sammon will answer questions about the film.

Friday, February 22
WHaT: Campus movie series: Wreckit Ralph WHere: Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium WHen: 8 to 10 p.m. abOuT: Enjoy this Pixar comedy about video game characters, featuring the vocal talents of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman and Jack McBrayer, among others. Tickets are $2 with a student ID, and SUA will provide free popcorn. WHaT: Final Friday WHere: Downtown Lawrence WHen: All day abOuT: Local artists, musicians and vendors display their work for Februarys Final Friday showcase.

Saturday, February 23
WHaT: University Dance Company Spring Concert WHere: Lawrence Arts Center WHen: 7:30 to 9 p.m. abOuT: Watch these trained dancers twirl and whirl as they preform this semesters concert. Call the University Dance Department for more information: (785)864-4264. WHaT: SXSW Fest WHere: Jackpot Music Hall WHen: 9 p.m. abOuT: This show benefits musicians and press traveling to the South by Southwest music festival in Austin this April. The lineup for the night features local bands The Sluts, Up the Academy, The ACBs and Winners Circle.

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WHaT: Full Student Senate meeting WHere: Kansas Union, Alderson Auditorium WHen: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. abOuT: Voice your opinion at Senates second full meeting of the semester. Legislation includes funding for the Big Event and other student organizations. All students have speaking privileges.

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Film shows first generation students struggles

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dtaylor@kansan.com The importance of the evenings festivities may not have been apparent upon walking into the Kansas Union Monday. Everyone in Woodruff Auditorium was full of laughter, eager to explain the various information tables, answer questions and provide brochures, business cards, beverages and popcorn. After the semi-formal introduction and the lights dimmed, the casual atmosphere faded and a sense of sympathy quickly filled the room as the stories of four California high school seniors flooded the screen. The film First Generation debuted on campus Monday, sponsored by the Center for Educational Opportunity Programs. The center showed in celebration of National TRiO Day, a day meant to bring attention to the needs of disadvantaged young people and adults aspiring to improve their lives. The film focused on the lives of four low-income, first-generation college students and brought attention the issues and struggles they faced during their senior year of high school and transition into college. Many of the CEOP directors and associates attended the screening, but Mulu Negash, director of the McNair Scholars Program, was an adamant supporter of the film and a driving force behind the various programs aimed at helping KU students in similar situations. Our goal is to increase the visibility of first-generation students on campus, along with services available to these students, Negash said. Often times, I have students who are seniors in college come to my office, and its too late to provide them necessary and essential support for success. This event will allow many students to see the resources available, as well as what it means to be a first-generation college student. While the transition to college is an obstacle for nearly every freshman, studies show that first-generation students undergraduates whose parents did not attend a university and low-income students face greater challenges, and have lower retention and graduation rates than students who had at

least one parent attend college. It is difficult for first-generation students to feel like they belong when their peers have points of reference to higher education, Negash said.

It is difficult for firstgeneration students to feel like they belong when their peers have points of reference to higher education.
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Some of these students are coming from schools with far less-advanced curriculum, so they come to college unprepared and spend their time catching up instead of moving forward. There is something about having parents that went to college that makes managing and making it in college easier. Programs such as TRiO, Upward Bound, Talent Search and Harvest of Hope Leadership Academy aim

at keeping first-generation, low-income and minority students on the pursuit of higher education. Some of these programs begin engaging students and introducing the idea of college in the sixth grade. These programs all create a community to help students that experience these less than fortunate circumstances, but the disadvantage is that people dont know about them and many students dont even know or consider that it is a disadvantage to be a minority, low-income or first-generation student, Negash said. We continue to create awareness, but not enough is being done to shed light on who these students are. KU wants to diversify, but doesnt know what troubles these students are facing, and if they dont know than the students make regrettable decisions and the university struggles to help them. Negash reiterated the importance of these programs and events such as the showing of First Generation, by saying that the programs have a strong success rate and she feels like students do nearly 100 times better with the programs than without.

Anthony Harris, a freshman and first-generation student from Topeka, said that though his parents didnt go to college, they held him to a higher standard. They told me I had to go to college, Harris said. Im really lucky to have found Upward because otherwise I would have been trying to do it on my own and I wouldnt have been as successful as I am now, When the film ended, a panel of 11 first-generation, low-income and minority students from the University and local high schools answered questions in relation to the film and their own personal stories. All 11 students agreed getting to college was only half the battle, and managing your time and priorities, along with seeking out the resources and getting involved was the other half. If you dont handle your business when you worked so hard to get here, then youre throwing your money away, and its too much money to just throw away like that, Harris said. Edited by Tara Bryant

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. A gas explosion that sparked a massive, block-engulfing blaze in an upscale Kansas City shopping district injured 14 people, a city official said Tuesday evening, adding it is believed that an accident by a utility contractor may have caused the blast. City Manager Troy Schulte said he did not know of anyone being reported missing and had not heard of any fatalities. Earlier Kansas City police had said the blast was caused by a car crashing into a gas main just after 6 p.m. Fire officials said later they were not aware of a crash being involved in the blast. Other witnesses noted street signs in the area indicated utility work was being done in the area, and a worker at a restaurant destroyed in the fire said the facility was being renovated at the time. Police Sgt. Tony Sanders said the manager of JJs restaurant was unable to account for three people, but it was unclear whether they were caught in the blaze or had left earlier. The first thing we need to be concerned about is the people that are injured, said Mayor Sly James, who also praised the work of first responders. James said officials were in contact with Missouri Gas Energy. The University of Kansas Hospital was treating five people injured in the blast, said spokesman Bob Hallinan. He said one person was in critical condition, two were in serious condition and two others were expected to be released. He said all the injuries were traumatic, such as broken bones, rather than burns or smoke inhalation. Kerry OConnor, a spokeswoman for St. Lukes Hospital, which is near the scene of the fire, said several patients were on the way to the hospital. She said they havent been assessed yet but they appear to be critical at this time. Fire officials didnt immediately return a phone call seeking comment Tuesday evening. The smell of gas remained very strong near the area long after the suspected explosion. There were signs that utility work was being done in area. A phone message left Tuesday seeking comment from Missouri Gas Energy was not immediately returned. Video showed dozens of firefighters and other emergency responders battling a massive blaze that appeared to have engulfed an entire block. Firefighters battle a massive fire Tuesday night at the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Mo. A car crashed into a gas main in an upscale Kansas City shopping district, sparking a massive blaze that engulfed an entire block and caused multiple injuries, police said.

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SUA hosts traveling step group at the Union

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hbarling@kansan.com Step Afrika, a professional traveling step group, will dance in an entertaining, culturallystimulating performance at the University tonight. The Upadhyayula group incorporates traditional steps with current moves. Some performers wear traditional outfits, while others dress in modern Joffe clothes. Step Afrika was established in 1994 and is the first professional stepping company in the world, according to its website. Subha Upadhyayula, a sophomore from Leawood Hinkle and the Student Union Activities cultural programming coordinator, said the event is a great showcase for cultural diversity. Its going to be a fun activity and hands-on event to get your step on, Upadhyayula said. Part of the performance will be dedicated to teaching the audience a few traditional steps. The interactive show will give students a music on the edge of their seats chance to participate instead of sit- during Phi Beta Sigmas performance at the NPHC step show in ting in their seats the whole time. The winners of the National October. Im excited to showcase them Pan-Hellenic Council step show and give them last October, Phi the opportunity Beta Sigma, will be to do what they opening for Step do best, Joffe Afrika tonight. Its bringing culture to said. Stephanie Joffe, campus while being eduKimberlee a junior from cational. Hinkle, a senior Flossmoor, Ill., is from Wichita, the vice president KIMbeRlee HInKle is the president of development SUA president of SUA. She for SUA. She said saw Step Afrika that having the perform last Phi Beta Sigma February at the fraternity open for Step Afrika will be fun and National Association for Campus entertaining for students. She said Activities conference. SUA chooses that people were bouncing to the delegates to represent KU each

year at the NACA conference to scout talent and ideas to bring to campus. She said that Phi Beta Sigma put on a fun and entertaining show. Its bringing culture to campus while being educational, Hinkle said. Step Afrika is free for students and $5 for the general public. Students can pick up vouchers in the Union Programs Box Office in the Kansas Union. The show will last from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Edited by Morgan Said

Frederick J. Kelly, University of Kansas psychologist, is credited for having designed the first ever multiple-choice test in 1914.

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Information based on the Douglas County Sheriffs Office booking recap.

A 20-year-old male was arrested

yesterday on the 900 block of Connecticut under suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence. A $500 bond was paid.

A 37-year-old male was arrested

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proposal would give legislature control over public school funding

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TOPEKA A Senate committee on Tuesday endorsed a proposal to amend the Kansas Constitution to give the Legislature sole authority to determine funding for public schools, thereby cutting out the courts. The proposal comes after a Shawnee County District Court ruled in January that the states school finance system was unconstitutional and ordered legislators to increase spending by more than $440 million for the next school year. Supporters say that while the judicial branch has the authority to decide whether legislative policies are constitutional, courts overstep their boundaries when they require increases in state spending on education. The voice vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee sends the measure to the full Senate, where Republicans outnumber Democrats 32-8. Some senators objected to the amendment being placed on the August 2014 ballot, saying thats when many families are on vacation and they are the ones most affected by changes in education policy. This is about, supposedly, a crucial part of the constitution and state government, said Sen. David Haley, ranking Democrat on the committee from Kansas City. We want to get the better bang for the buck. I dont know why we wouldnt want to do it. Sen. Forrest Knox, an Altoona Republican, said voters had to take responsibility for their own actions and go to the polls. The proposed amendment says that only the Legislature can appropriate money, not the courts nor governor, though the chief executives signature would still be required for any spending bill to take effect. Twenty-seven of 40 senators and 84 of 125 House members would have to vote for the measure to put the question to voters. Senators approved a similar measure in 2005

yesterday on the 2200 block of Yale Road under suspicion of possession of marijuana/THC and possession of drug paraphernalia. A $200 bond was paid.

An 18-year-old male was arrested

Monday on the 2400 block of Iowa Street under suspicion of not having a valid drivers license. A $100 bond was paid.

A 27-year-old male was arrested

Monday on the 2400 block of Ousdahl Street under suspicion of possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal deprivation of vehicular property and theft of property. A $2,500 bond was paid. Emily Donovan

Kansas state Sen. Julia lynn, right, an Olathe Republican, asks questions about a proposed amendment to the state constitution to change how appellate court members are selected during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting in January. The committee endorsed the proposal Tuesday. by a 30-9 margin, but it failed to gain enough support in the House. Republicans now outnumber Democrats in the House 92-33. In 2005 legislators were responding to a court ruling that found the school finance formula unconstitutional. In the end, Kansas increased its funding for public education by nearly $1 billion. However, those increases were eroded by the effects of the Great Recession, which forced the state to reduce education funding and prompting the latest lawsuit. Associated Press

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award season brings out the worst in society

nine days ago. For many, its a case of too much, too fast, but nevertheless, its almost over. If you think about it, award shows fall into the same category as Kim Kardashians pregnancy, whatever trashy demographic MTV decides to make a show about and McDonalds new, gross Fish McBites: theyre all things we so desperately want to avoid, but still mindlessly indulge in. Dont try to act like this doesnt apply to you, either. If you can name one of the Kardashians who isnt Kim, you just lost. All of those fit into another category, too: Things that can tell you a lot about American popular culture, as a whole. Lets say you were born and raised in North Korea and youve escaped from your sketchy government and its chubby, pintsized supreme leader. Youve made it across the pond to the U.S. and the first thing you watch on TV really, your first legitimate exposure to unfiltered American culture is an award show. Heres what the Grammys and

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can we please stop making Harlem Shake videos? its not funny or at all original. its just dumb. Wand: requires magic. lightsaber: too dangerous sans the Force. Sonic screwdriver: clearly the superior option. Shoulda, coulda, woulda... all i hear is excuses. (Wo)Man up. respect the Phog. reSPecT iT! We support one of the best basketball teams in the nation. alcohol is and should be involved. Had a dream about Yoda showing up in a suit and carrying a guitar. Pretty awesome! i pick a Tricorder. My friend actually punched Perry ellis in the face once in 6th grade. He was probably eating alone thanks to the trust issues it gave him. are those sweatpants tucked into your Uggs? im judging you. it was a joke. one of my best friends is a frat guy. i pick pokball. To have a bird poop on you is rather unlikely in the average day, so karma would have to balance the negative improbable experience with a positive one; hence, bird poop on your person means good luck to come! if she chose bulbasaur, charmander, aND Squirtle, instead of just only one, then WiFe THaT. is it bad that i want to make paper airplanes out of all those study abroad flyers? if she wants to watch cartoons the next morning, shes too young for you, bro. My teacher keeps eating out of this tin of altoids... and i have to wonder if there are really mints in there. Nonsorority girl, its not as it seems. rUN! To the girl who helped me clean up my spilled soup, you are my hero! Prepare for Snowmageddon! Whatever happened to the groundhog saying spring would come early? bow ties are cool. So much Harlem Shaking, so little time! My lunches consist of my friends on their cellphones. What happened to actual face-to-face conversations? Seeing all this denim hate makes it painfully obvious that many kU students dont subscribe to GQ. Why must you make me choose? one sonic wandsaber, please. apparently my stomach decided it was a dinosaur in the middle of class. i dont get how music majors can sleep so much... oh yeah, they never have homework.

ts Feb. 20 and were smackdab in the middle of the entertainment industrys equivalent of corporate earnings week. Gossip magazine editors have their teams of reporters glued to the phones, each trying to score precious quotes from various superstars such as Ben Affleck, Taylor Swift and Katy Perrys left boob. That means it must be award show season: When deserving artists are given a small, gold statuette of either a bald, muscular man or that big, ancient horn thing your great aunt used to play Sinatra records on after dinner. A gray-haired collective of industry bigwigs, known as the academy, announces their nominees in early winter and lets old women in hair salons gripe endlessly over who they think will emerge as victors in whats really a banal, illogical and corrupt game of playing favorites. Much to the dismay of those old women in hair salons, itll all be over with on Sunday after the Academy Awards. And to think the media hasnt even stopped blathering about the Grammys

By AJ Barbosa
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Oscars tell you about our pop culture and us:

each time he pukes out a new Transformers flick. So, that should mean were into repetition when it comes to movies, right? Then, why does the Academy methodically screw directors like Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson, who make all their movies the same way (except, unlike Michael Bay, theyre good), out of big awards? I dont know, you tell me.

If youre good at churning out the same album that you made the last time, you have a damn good shot at winning Best Album at the Grammys. Just ask Mumford and Sons.

We love repetition...

If youve perfected your own, distinct filmmaking style and have still managed to up the creative ante with each new film, you have a damn good shot at winning next to nothing at the Oscars. We, as a society, continually shovel massive amounts of money into Michael Bays pockets

...But, We also hate it? What?

When Argo wins Best Picture on Sunday, a large smattering of us will say something along the lines of, I thought Amour deserved it. Or Beasts of the Southern Wild. My parents who are way more movie-hip than I am saw and loved both. But lets be honest, maybe a thousand other people actually saw neither. A Good Day to Die Hard was the number one film in the box office last week. That alone should tell you that no one actually sat through a French film about old people dying, but that doesnt stop us from lying about it.

We lie aBout hoW cool We are.

Look at all the tabloids littering the shelves of grocery store checkouts for the next month. These days, side-boob draws more water in the entertainment industry than musical or theatric achievement. Its not just boobs, though; the stupider the story, the longer we drool over it after the shows over. Why didnt Chris Brown stand up when Frank Ocean got a standing ovation? Its because hes Chris Brown. End of story. Everyone immediately stops caring about who won or lost and gossips about stupid things like that for months. If you want to get metaphorical here, you could call this stuff the sideboob of modern award shows. And if you want to get really metaphorical here, you can go ahead and call modern award shows the side-boob of American pop culture. Barbosa is a junior majoring in journalism from leawood. For more hilarity, follow him on twitter @aJBarBrosa.

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ur state legislators have enough to worry about without trying to disrupt the sovereignty of Bill Self and the athletic department. Michael ODonnell, a Kansas Senator from Wichita, proposed legislation to do just that. ODonnell made a proposal to force the Jayhawks and the Wichita State Shockers to play annual basketball games. This is not a question of the merit of the Shockers basketball team or whether it would benefit the Jayhawks to play them, but whether it is a political issue. It is not. At first glance this proposal is obviously silly, even laughable to think of the state getting involved in scheduling basketball games, but it comes off as an innocent ploy. At second blush, it resembles something much darker and far more sinister. ODonnells actions provide insight into a psyche that personifies recklessness and irresponsibility that characterizes our state government, and in this case, a thoughtless abuse of power. The stench is so repugnant that it has people from James Naismith to Thomas Jefferson rolling in their graves. If this seems like a stretch, examine the original proposal. It contained a punitive clause for

reprehensive action to be taken against the universities for failing to comply in the form of state funding cuts. The proposal was later changed to take out the punitive clause and add Kansas State Wildcats to the bill. The State of Kansas has already cut state funding to higher education, and ODonnell was quick to throw students under the bus again when he tied the bill to funding. However the principles shown through his actions on his initial proposal are much more telling than that ODonnell came to his senses and took it out. Are our Kansas Senators drafting legislation so carelessly that they do not consider the consequences of their legislation? By leaving Kansas State out of the bill the first time, ODonnell invalidated his own argument that the three division I schools be forced to be on a level field.

ODonnells draft was a look into his priorities. When he left Kansas State out, he made it clear that it is not about benefitting the state or enhancing competition, but about a Shockers fan that wants to see his team in the spotlight and is willing to abuse his power to make it happen. ODonnell has admitted that this bill is not a high priority and he does not want it to distract from more important legislation, but what then does that say about where students rank on his priorities? The issue here is that these politicians need to stay out of basketball. Maybe playing Wichita State would not be a bad idea and there are plenty of students who would like to see it happen, but leave it up to the coaches and athletic directors. I trust Bill Self s judgment. Deep seeded misjudgment and thoughtlessness has permeated our state government, and students have been the victims. Education funding is not something to play with. cosby is a sophomore majoring in economics and political science from overland park. Follow him on twitter @claycosby.

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eyes fixated on the LCD display in front of me, slowly reaching that calm, comatose like state where nothing really matters but my sweet, adoring Facebook love. Has this issue been written about before? Of course. But do we really understand the ramifications of our neglect? Have we truly grasped the gravity of the ailments that will befall our personal relationships if we continue to let this digital cyber giant dictate our very lives? Can we fathom the frightful end of phone calls and lunch dates, replacing natural and often awkward social interaction for the cold, rehearsed comfort of a direct message? I say we cannot. I say it is our duty, nay, responsibility to insure personal interaction. It is our responsibility to speak to one another face-to-face, to make jokes and watch each other laugh, to communicate with your best friend just through a look, to awkwardly ask that cute girl out for dinner in person instead of from the comfort of your roommates Lay-Z-Boy. I say it is time to throw off our digital oppressor, to break free of the chains of cyber addiction and to reclaim our lives as individuals, as free men! Call me crazy, but I believe in a world free of Facebook, free of oppression. A world where we can exist alongside one another in peace. All it takes is a little less time on Facebook, and the change starts here, now, with you. crawford is a senior majoring in journalism from olathe. Follow him on twitter @brett_cra.

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Jack White named Record Store Day ambassador

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lhavens@kansan.com Jack White, also known as John Anthony Gillis, has just been named Record Store Day Ambassador, according to Rolling Stone. To announce this news, White recorded a short video about record production that was filmed in Nashville at United Record Pressing. White has had quite the year. His debut solo album, Blunderbuss, was released last April, he played at several music festivals this past summer including Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza, he was nominated for three Grammys, and the vinyl of Blunderbuss managed to outsell The Beatles Abbey Road where it has sat comfortable at the top for the past three years and these are just to name a few of his accomplishments. White seems to always be tied up in multiple projects. Currently, White plans to collaborate with Radiohead, continues to devote time to his record label Third Man Records, and now, according to Spin.com, already has nearly 20 new tracks in the works for his next album. White is one of 10 children, but undoubtedly has had no difficulties when it comes to standing out. Preceding his success as a solo artist, White was a band man. His first band, The White Stripes, consisted of only himself alongside his ex-wife, Meg White (he took her last name). The song Fell in Love With a Girl was the breakthrough hit that launched the duo toward acclaim. In 2006, White moved on to a new band of old friends according to his official bio. This band was known as The Raconteurs. They managed to produce a hit debut single, Steady, As She Goes, that landed them at the top of the charts. Soon enough, it was once again time to move on to a new experiment. That same year White, along with band members of the Kills, Queens of the Stone Age, and the Greenhornes, formed The Dead Weather. The band quickly released two albums in two years, before White craved a new creative outlet. White also opened Third Man Records, his very own record label, in 2009. Third Man Records is conveniently located in Nashville, where United Record Pressing handles all vinyl manufacturing. In just a few years time, the label has not only produced more than 120 records, but has also landed among the ranks of other top labels for being recognized as a leader in the vinyl record industry. Not even a full year after the release of his first solo album, White is already working toward his second. Maybe one day White will take his own lyrics to heart to Find yourself a girl, and settle down. Live a simple life in a quiet town, but until that day comes, the only thing that can be expected is more of his twisted talent. Edited by Morgan Said

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Film students make basketball Harlem shake video

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rmccarthy@kansan.com Four film students walked into the Kansas mens basketball locker room for the first time on Thursday looking around at the extensive woodwork and wellplaced Jayhawk apparel around the facility. After letting the fan feelings subside, the students were ready to get down to business, but also have fun with the team putting together a 53-second video that now has more than 1.4 million views on YouTube. It was pretty surreal walking into that locker room with all those guys there, said Cameron Volker, a junior from Lenexa. It wasnt like we were a fan coming backstage, though it was like were here to do work together. Its one of those Gangnam style type of crazes right now, Volker said. I thought it was hilarious for the basketball team to capitalize on that. Four Kansas film students including Elle Ternes, a sophomore from Fayettevile, Ark., helped junior forward Justin Wesley make his idea of a Harlem Shake Video a reality. I just saw it as an opportunity to get out of our comfort zone and be silly and another way for us to bond, Wesley said. I was more excited for Drew and Perry because theyre the quiet ones on the team and they looked like they had a lot of fun with it. Wesley had seen the Phi Beta Pi video that Ternes produced for her sorority in a class and then asked Ternes if she would do the same for him and the team. Ternes did not hesitate when the opportunity presented itself. I was there to facilitate and make what they wanted, Ternes said. It was totally their thing I was just happy to film it. She also asked her sorority sister and fellow film student Maddie Wilk, a sophomore from Overland Park, for her editing skills and some moral support in the situation. Lee Searcy, a sophomore from Forth Worth, Texas, also helped with the filming. Ternes did not know how much planning would be needed for this video once they walked in, but it appeared the guys had done some planning. Apparently they had sat around for a long time discussing what they wanted to do, Ternes said. When they arrived, the film crew wanted Kansas coach Bill Self to dance. They wanted me to dance, Self said on Saturday. That wasnt gonna happen. The video took approximately 30 minutes to put together, with only three takes for the dance and a single take for freshman guard Ben McLemores solo chickenheaded version of his signature dance. Other highlights from the video included one of Kansas key players doing his Chapelle Show robot dance across the screen. Naadir doing the robot, Wesley said. I liked the fact that there was such a positive response to it. I didnt know it was going to blow up like that. Now that the YouTube video has gone viral, these four college students are happy they were able to help create a video thats a part

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of a much larger craze across the Internet all while getting to hang out with the basketball team for an afternoon. It showed that our guys are just fun, Volker said. I think it was a good display of them just doing them, just pure KU basketball attitude. And for Kansas fans like these students, having a memory like this will be something to treasure for the remainder of their college careers. It wasnt the biggest project, but the fact that I was there with my camera was pretty awesome, Volker said. Edited by Laken Rapier

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Kansas travels to Stillwater tied for the Big 12 lead with the Cowboys at 9-3. The players want to make sure that they stay focused throughout the game and not let the mental lapses that happened last time affect them in this go around. The Jayhawks will need this win in order to put them in position for another Big 12 regular season title, especially with a big game against Iowa State coming up.

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They havent all been easy wins, but Oklahoma State is rolling through conference play and gaining momentum every day. The Cowboys came close to falling at home twice, going to overtime against Baylor and Oklahoma. They have looked dominant against teams like Texas, Texas Tech and West Virginia, where the Cowboys won each game by at least 13.

NO. 9 kaNSaS VS. NO. 14 OklahOma State

8 p.m., GallaGher-iba areNa, Stillwater, Okla.

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Marcus sMart, Point Guard
Its getting harder to argue theres a better point guard in the Big 12 than Marcus Smart. The freshman has been toying with opponents, averaging 16.5 points, 3.83 assists and 3.25 steals per game. The last time Kansas saw him, Smart was doing back flips down James Naismith Court after scoring 25 points in the Oklahoma State victory.

Ben McleMore, Guard

What else is there to say about McLemore? The impressive freshman pulled off a 360 dunk to perfection against Texas. He wore a chicken head in the Harlem Shake video. And now hes a contender for Big 12 Player of the Year. The only place for improvement is for him to be more agressive and learn to dribble a little better. At the moment, McLemore is staying ahead of Danny Mannings pace for freshman record with his 16.7 ppg.

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Naadir Tharpe, guard
Marcus Smart made some massive plays down the stretch in the Cowboys upset victory against the Jayhawks. Tharpe will draw added defendtharpe ers, and might bring enough energy to the flooor to give Releford and Johnson a break offensively. Tharpes ability to control the pace and make open shots will be crucial for the Jayhawks, but his contributions on the defensive end might be just as important.

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traVis releFord, Guard

Relefords defense fueled an incredible defensive performance by the Jayhawks, holding the Longhorns to 21 percent shooting from the field. Releford remains one of the staple players for this team, and his ability to knock down open threes at the moment contributes to his overall success. He scored a team-high 15 points against Texas. Releford has shot 56.8 percent during the last six games.

Markel Brown, shootinG Guard

No team had a tougher time stopping Brown this year than the Jayhawks. In the first half at Kansas, Brown hit seven of 10 shots from the field for 22 points and two assists. He would finish with 28 points, his highest total of the year. His ability to heat up from three adds another dynamic to the Cowboys backcourt.

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Markel Brown, guard
Markel Brown played a first half for the ages in Allen Fieldhouse, shooting 7 of 10 from the field (5 of 7 from 3-point brown range) and scoring 22 points. The Jayhawks found a way to hold him from scoring 30, but not until late in the second half. Hes always a threat to heat up.

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leBryan nash, Forward

Nashs play has been a bit inconsistent lately. He scored only seven points against Kansas in Oklahoma States victory, then reached double figures in consecutive games before registering six points at Texas Tech. Yet against Oklahoma, Nash went off for 26 points and five assists. Its only a matter of which Nash shows up on Wednesday.

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eliJah Johnson, Guard

For the first time in weeks, Johnson appeared comfortable on the court. There were three or four buckets where he went to the rim and finished with an easy layup and attacked the glass. Thats the Elijah Johnson that everyone knows and loves from last years NCAA tournament. Hopefully, Johnson can continue that trend for the many weeks to come, especially because of Naadir Tharpes emergence.

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Can the Jayhawks stop Marcus Smart?
With athletic guards like McLemore and Releford switching off against Smart, its a definite possibility to slow this talented freshman down. If Releford plays like he did at Kansas State earlier this year, he should be an effective force in leading the Jayhawks to a victory over the Cowboys.
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Michael coBBins, Forward

Cobbins is another Cowboy that has been shaky as of late. He recorded a double-double at Texas Tech, and came one point away from another against Baylor. Its hard to argue with the play of a team on a seven game winning streak.
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Will Oklahoma States offense crack the Kansas defense again?

After shooting 38 percent in the first half of the Cowboys victory in Lawrence, Oklahoma State found a way to get more shots off in the second half, connecting on 48 percent. A repeat performance would likely bring about the same result.

keVin younG, Forward

Young continued to show hustle plays throughout the game against Texas. Hes an important spark plug for the Jayhawks when the team struggles to find consistency on offense. Hell have some difficult matchups today with LeBryan Nash and Michael Cobbins, but he should be able to hold his own on both ends of the floor. Look for Young to continue playing as long as he plays through the system.

biG Jay will Cheer if...

They can limit the turnovers against the Cowboys. In the last meeting, Kansas turned the ball over 16 times and Oklahoma State finished with 19 offensive rebounds. If both of those numbers go down then, Kansas will have a much easier time getting a lead against Oklahoma State.

PhiliP Jurick, center

He might not be the most dominating offensive force on Oklahoma State, but on a team loaded with shooters, Jurick is the perfect complement. The big man is averaging 6.7 rebounds per game this season, but he too has found himself in a rut, collecting six boards total in the Cowboys last two games.

baby Jay will weep if...

Kansas tries to do too much on offense. The Jayhawks are at their best when they allow their defense to control the pace of the game. Bill Self likes the team to play fast, but getting stops against a high-powered Oklahoma State offense will be the key to the game.

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JeFF withey, center

With his two blocks on Saturday against Texas, Withey broke the Big 12 career blocks record previously held by former Texas center Chris Mihm. At the moment Withey appears to be firing on all cylinders as he moves closer to a potential All-American senior season. Look for him to have another impressive performance against Oklahoma State in one of the marquee games left in the conference season. Withey leads the Big 12 and is ranked third nationally with 4.0 blocked shots per game.

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12.5 Phil Fortes 3-point field goal percentage against Kansas this year. Hes averaging 36 percent for the season. 70 Marcus Smart leads the Big 12 in steals with 79, 23 steals ahead of second place. 74.2 Oklahoma States team free throw percentage, which leads the Big 12.

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11-8 Bill Selfs all-time record against his alma mater, Oklahoma State. 32-31 Kansas record at GallagherIba Arena. 398 The number of games in a row since Kansas gave up 100 points.
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Oklahoma State 74, kansas 77

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If Kansas wins, this will be the 24th consecutive season with 22 wins and 30 of the last 31 seasons. Jeff Withey recorded his ninth doubledouble of the season and 15th of his career against Texas on Saturday. Kansas leads the nation in field goal percentage defense at 35.6 percent. Ben McLemores 87.1 percent from the free throw line is first on the Kansas freshman list. Kansas has won 12 of the 16 Big 12 regular-season titles, including the last eight.

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Thats the stupidest thing Ive ever heard telling that kid to sit out. Gil Brandt NFL.com senior analyst

Clowney faces tough choice pre-Draft

ebruary is a time in the football calendar where prospects are watched closely, as the NFL Scouting Combine takes place later in the month, and the draft is about two months away. However, the prospect being discussed the most isnt even eligible for this years draft. His name is Jadeveon Clowney and hes a currently a sophomore at the University of South Carolina. Every football fan has seen his monster hit and fumble recovery in the teams bowl game on YouTube, and hes considered a cant-miss prospect by talent evaluators. Clowneys talent should lead to a stellar career in the NFL, but the problem has been whether this career should be allowed to start earlier than usual. The NFL has a rule that players are only eligible for the draft if they are three years removed from high school.

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Clowney was voted the AT&T National Player of the Year by fans over Johnny Manziel, Manti Teo and Marquis Lee.

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Q: Who is the only player in the SEC that had more sacks than Clowney last season? A: Georgias Jarvis Jones has 14.5, Clowney had 13.

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Because Clowney is only a sophomore, he will be forced to either play at South Carolina next season or sit out and wait for the 2014 NFL Draft. This decision by Clowney is the one thats been discussed over the past couple weeks because of its implications. Should Clowney risk injury playing for South Carolina next season when hes almost guaranteed to be the number one pick in the 2014 Draft? Would sitting out

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next season hurt his draft stock and his teammates perception of him? Although Clowney has already stated on Twitter that he intends to play next season, this decision has to be weighing on him. Hes already watched one of his teammates, running back Marcus Lattimore, suffer two horrific knee injuries over the past two seasons, which made his draft stock plummet. Does Clowney want to see his draft stock face the same potential fate? If I were Jadeveon Clowney, I would play next season. Its not like Clowney is an unstoppable force that has no weaknesses in his game. He can always improve as a football player. Sitting out next season would not only hurt his draft stock, it would turn South Carolinas locker room into a toxic environment. Even if Clowney were to get injured next season, I dont think it would hurt his draft stock as much

as sitting out an entire season to avoid getting injured. Football is a violent game and injuries happen, but let Clowney enjoy the final year of his college experience without the pressures of going to the NFL and making as much money as he can. I know that by the end of the 2013 college football season, we will be talking about how great of a season Clowney had, and hes still going to be the number one pick in the draft. Edited by Morgan Said

This week in athletics

Thursday
Softball
Texas A&M Corpus Christi 3 p.m. Corpus Christi, Texas

Friday
Softball
Texas A&M Corpus Christi 11 a.m. Corpus Christi, Texas

Saturday
Baseball
Northwestern 10 a.m. Lawrence

Sunday
Softball
New Mexico 9 a.m. Corpus Christi, Texas

Monday
Men's Basketball
Iowa State 8 p.m. Ames, Iowa

Tuesday
Baseball
Missouri State 3 p.m. Lawrence

Softball
Southern University 11 a.m. Corpus Christi, Texas

Softball
Auburn 1 p.m. Corpus Christi, Texas

Baseball
Northwestern 11 a.m. Lawrence

Women's Golf
Sir Pizza Cards Challenge All Day Weston, Fla.

Tennis
Kentucky Noon Lawrence

Womens Basketball
Texas Tech Noon Lawrence

Baseball
Northwestern 3 p.m. Lawrence

Mens Basketball
TCU 3 p.m. Lawrence

Tennis
Drake University Noon Lawrence

Track
Big 12 Indoor Championships All day Ames, Iowa

Track
Big 12 Indoor Championships All day Ames, Iowa

Mens golf
University of Wyoming Desert Classic All day Palm Desert, Calif.

Mens golf
University of Wyoming Desert Classic All day Palm Desert, Calif.

Mens golf
University of Wyoming Desert Classic All day Palm Desert, Calif.

CRIME

Pistorius bail hearing begins

PRETORIA, South Africa Oscar Pistorius portrayed himself as a lover caught in tragedy, wielding a pistol and frightened as he stood only on his stumps, then killed his girlfriend after

mistaking her for an intruder on Valentines Day. Prosecutors, however, said the double-amputee Olympian committed premeditated murder, planning the slaying, then firing at Reeva Steenkamp as she cowered behind his locked

bathroom door with no hope of escape. Weeping uncontrollably, Pistorius listened as his words were read out in court by his attorney during the opening of a two-day bail hearing, his first public account of the events

surrounding the shooting death of Steenkamp, a 29-year-old model and reality TV star who had spoken out against violence against women. I fail to understand how I could be charged with murder, let alone premeditated murder,

as I had no intention to kill my girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, Pistorius said in the sworn affidavit. I deny the aforesaid allegation in the strongest terms. Pistorius broke down in sobs repeatedly as his account

was read, prompting Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair to call a recess at one point. Nair adjourned the case until Wednesday without ruling on whether Pistorius would be granted bail. However, he said the gravity of the charge

which carries a mandatory life sentence meant the athletes lawyers must offer exceptional reasons for bail to be granted, making his release unlikely.
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Stillwater will be a true test for Jayhawks

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Volume 125 Issue 76

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

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Kansas seeks revenge against Cowboys in Stillwater

geoffrey calvert
gcalvert@kansan.com hat can one game do to a team? That ones easy. Just look back to when February was only three days old. Just look back to when Marcus Smart acted more like a cheerleader than a basketball player, flipping all over James Naismith Court. Just look back to when the Jayhawks took their first blow to the gut. Then came TCU, the knockout punch to the head. And Oklahoma, the cheap shot after Kansas had fallen down. That one was almost unavoidable. One game against Oklahoma State took away mighty Kansas invincibility. But thats the easy question. The tricky one, the one that hasnt been answered yet, goes like this: What can one game do for a team? Five hours of flatland south, the Jayhawks will once again battle with the surging Cowboys. And the result could have a similar, season-altering effect, just like round one. Heres the thing, the Jayhawks have beaten up on two opponents at home, just as they should. Kansas State is not what Missouri was last year, and stood little chance against a fervent KU crowd and team. And Texas? Texas was simply too unequipped and undermanned to stand any chance against a KU team that needed to win the second leg of a crucial two-game home stand. But its premature to say KU is back. Why? Because they simply havent been tested yet. The havent had to reach down deep and grind out a win. Is the feeling of invincibility back yet? Who knows. We figured out we werent the best team in the nation, Kevin Young said after Saturdays Texas game. But if we keep working, theres no reason we cant be. This game against Oklahoma State, not Kansas State, not Texas, this game is the true indicator of whether the Jayhawks lesson learned has actually made them any better. So what? Sure the Jayhawks say theyve been humbled, that theyve learned they arent Americas number one team, but does that mean the chip on their shoulder isnt just going to weigh them down rather than encourage them to victory? These are the questions that exist going into Wednesday nights game. I wouldnt be surprised if Bill Self has these questions himself. How can he not? Does he really know what his team is made of after two beat em up victories at home? His team brought the confidence at home, but they certainly lacked it the last two games on the road. If the Jayhawks come out and take care of business from the beginning, its back to All hail the mighty Jayhawks. But thats not likely. Whats likely is a close, tough game between two teams dying to win this Big 12 title. Thats when the Jayhawks will have their true test. Thats when theyll learn if they are invincible once again. Edited by Alyssa Scott

no back flips, please

Theres no doubt that Oklahoma State fans will rush the floor if the Cowboys knock off Kansas tonight in Stillwater, Okla. Almost every crowd does when its team beats Kansas. Cowboy fans even rushed the floor after Oklahoma States 84-79 overtime victory last Saturday against Oklahoma, even though the Sooners are unranked and the Cowboys have a better record. Of course, when Oklahoma State and Kansas met for the first time this season, an 85-80 Cowboy victory at Allen Fieldhouse, the Kansas crowd didnt have to see a court storming. But the Kansas players havent forgotten what they saw. Instead of a throng of fans rushing onto the floor, the Jayhawks witnessed Oklahoma State guard Marcus Smart doing back flips on James Naismith Court Kansas court. From a competitive standpoint we did find that sort of disrespectful, junior forward Justin Wesley said. But at the end of the day that was a good team and they did deserve their win. Hopefully we can keep the back flips from coming this time. If Kansas emerges from Stillwater with a victory, which would make coach Bill Self 3-3 at Kansas when playing on the road against his alma mater, there wont be much to see on the court. Fans wont have a reason to spill onto the floor, and Kansas players said they wont be in the mood for theatrics. If they win their ninth straight Big 12 title, then theyll celebrate. According to senior guard Travis Releford, there are a handful of Jayhawks that might show their own back flip skills then.

get em on the glaSS

mvernon@kansan.com

By Mike Vernon

If their coach allows that then thats up to them, Releford said. If we go and get a victory there, you wont see us doing back flips or flips on their court. Smarts back flip embodied the athleticism and hustle that gave Kansas fits throughout that loss. The Cowboys grabbed 11 offensive rebounds in the second half compared to Kansas three offensive boards and outscored the Jayhawks 17-4 in the second half on second chance points.

If we go and get a victory there you wont see us doing back flips or flips on their court.
naadIr tharpe Sophomore point guard

Senior center Jeff Withey blocks marcus Smarts shot during the Feb. 2 game against oklahoma State at allen Fieldhouse where the Jayhawks were defeated 85-80. Withey played 30 minutes of the Feb. 2 game.

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Smart grabbed six offensive rebounds in the second period and the Cowboys scored each time, including twice in the final minutes. Kansas scored only four points the entire second half from offensive rebounding. Youre not used to playing guards that can crash the boards, sophomore point guard Naadir Tharpe said. Its a change that we have to make sure we get used to and we got to adjust because its the game tomorrow. Smart and junior guard Markel Brown combined to score 53 points against Kansas, with many of Browns points coming from open 3-pointers. Tharpe said Brown used lots of screens to create enough separation from his defender to get open shots, but Kansas also let Smart scope out the Kansas defense before initiating the Cowboys offense. We got to pick him up early

instead of just letting him come up and just see the floor and decide what he wants to do, Tharpe said. We have to get after him and speed him up much more than we usually do. As well as ball screens. We cant just let him turn the corner on ball screens. Weve got to make sure we have a hard hedge, maybe even trap. While Kansas played much better in its two victories last week against Kansas State and Texas, rebounding still posed a problem against the Longhorns. Texas controlled the offensive glass 20-12, and the Longhorns guards accounted for seven of those offensive rebounds. Several Jayhawks said the key to defeating Oklahoma State would be grabbing 50-50 balls, getting offensive rebounds and converting second chance points. They said they just had to want it more than the Cowboys. Kansas grabs the most defensive rebounds per game in the Big 12 and leads the conference in rebounding margin, which suggests that the Jayhawks do usually want it badly enough. While Self said the poor rebounding performances against Texas and in the second half against Oklahoma State were anomalies, Kansas has to control that area of the game to come out on top against the Cowboys. They just whipped us physically on the glass, Self said of the teams first meeting. Weve been a team thats really been a good defensive rebounding team for the majority of the season then we had some games like this most recent one against Texas where we rebounded the ball miserably and thats got to be a point of emphasis. Edited by Brian Sisk

Senior leadership inspires womens team

max goodwin
mgoodwin@kansan.com Last month, before the matchup with Texas at Allen Fieldhouse, Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson had a meeting with the three seniors of the team: guard Angel Goodrich, guard Monica Engelman, and forward Carolyn Davis. The Jayhawks were coming off of three straight losses and slipping in the Big 12 standings, but Henrickson told the seniors not to panic. She pulled us in the office, Goodrich said. We just talked about what we need to do, who we needed to be for our team. We, as seniors, needed to step up and lead by example and bring the team together and get everybody on the same page. Henrickson told the seniors she trusted them, and she believed they already knew that, but she wanted to make sure that they heard it from her. The four of them looked at statistics, and Henrickson asked the three seniors to think about where improvements could be made. Youre going to go as far as your seniors take you, Henrickson told them. It has to be the three of you. Since that meeting, Kansas is 5-3, with wins over Iowa State, Oklahoma, Texas, TCU and Kansas State. Every one of those wins will be valuable as the selection committee looks over the Kansas resume to decide whether they are worthy of a spot in the NCAA tournament. The two most recent victories, against TCU and Oklahoma, were both sparked by the play of the seniors. Davis recorded a doubledouble in both, Engelman scored more than 20 points in both and Goodrich dished out 10 assists in both games. They have led by example, Henrickson said. Theyve led vocally, and shouldered the burden of being a senior and that responsibility that comes with it. Now the team makes the trip to Austin, Texas, to face the Longhorns once again. Last time, Texas was playing without its two top scorers, junior Chassidy Fussell and sophomore Nneka Enemkpali. This time the Jayhawks will likely face a fullstrength Longhorn team. Kansas will need its seniors to step up once again, as they have since that meeting in coach Henricksons office. Weve got really good players around you, Henrickson told them. I said, if you are looking at whos going to carry us, look at each other, thats who has to.

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Kansas huddles before an oklahoma free throw attempt in the first half of Sundays game. the Jayhawks won against oklahoma. Thats who should. Texas is just 2-11 in conference play this season, but the Big 12 is the highest-ranked conference in the nation according to the RPI. Henrickson and her team arent looking past any opponents, especially on the road. Henrickson said she is sure to mention to her team how important it is to perform well on the road. It is up to the seniors to assure that on this road trip to Texas the team comes out with energy in the first half. Goodrich, Engelman and Davis know that they came out flat against TCU a week ago, on the last trip to Texas. The Jayhawks trailed by 22 points at half. They managed to make the comeback and win by one point, in large part because of the 18 secondhalf points scored by Engelman.

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Sophomore Natalie Knight is not with the team in Austin, Texas, as she will undergo surgery on her right ACL that she tore earlier this season. Knight will reunite with the team after they return from the trip. Edited by Madison Schultz