Jayplay

4 Keepin it Kosher

The hushed haunts 12 of local music

16 Nix the negativity
Jayplay writer Chris Brown chats with guitarist and singer-songwriter Bob Schneider about album names, the South by Southwest Festival and musical goals in the next year. (Page 10)

Vol.2 Issue 25 03.31.05

Editors Note
When I was in grade school, my cousin and I used to make disgusting concoctions and then try to get my neighbor girl to tr y them. We would mix such household goodies as honey, grape juice, hot sauce, cinnamon and mustard with more exotic ingredients such as sand. To top it off we would freeze dead flies in ice cube trays. Then we would call my neighbor to come over and hand her the dripping slop while we tried not to let our giggles escape. I cant remember a single time my neighbor did more than sniff her carefully created drink, shove it back in our faces and run home. Apparently I was not the only one fascinated with these foul mixtures, and it seems some bartenders and drinkers have not given them up. In Strange Brews on page eight. writer Chris Brown examines the ingredients and bizarre appeal of these drinks and lets you know where you can find them in Lawrence. Weve also listed a few recipes, so drink at your own risk. Hey, you may even find one youll actually like. Shot names have always grossed me out anyway: the monkey gland, corpse reviver, duck fart, test tube baby, but perhaps the most repulsive is the income tax. And after glancing at whats in the drinks in the article, I can tell you the next time Im offered a shot, I will be asking for a list of ingredients.

Inside
3 Weekly choice 4 Bite farklempt; nosh on kosher foods Dont be 6 Manual 8 Venue
Playing nice with your roomies Sickening swallows and gross gulps Up close with Bob Schneider

The Jayplayers//
EDITOR AKA QUEEN BEE
Misty Huber

ASSOCIATE EDITOR HATES TAGLINES

Liz Beggs

CLERK GETS AROUND TOWN

Meredith Desmond

DESIGNERS MAKE PRETTY PAGES

Emily Homer Joshua Kendall

BITE ALWAYS HAS THE MUNCHIES

Britta Florman Maha Masud Anja Winikka

CONTACT WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR PROBLEMS

Ashley Doyle Samara Nazir Erin Shipps

MANUAL IS ACTUALLY USEFUL

Donovan Atkinson Leigh Ann Foskey Lynn Hamilton

NOTICE TAKES NOTE OF IT

Robert Perkins Paige Worthy

10 Band Interview 11 Bitch + Moan 12 Feature 18 Movies

VENUE HAS THE BOOZE AND THE BEAT

Chris Brown Mandy Hendrix Ashley Michaels

COPY EDITOR WOMAN OF NEWS

Azita Tafreshi

Virgin pressures, allergies & facial hair that tickles DIY venues = manufactured madness Dont let people get you down

CREATIVE CONSULTANT KNOWS A LOT

Carol Holstead
Cover photo illustration: Kit Leffler SPEAK UP JUST SEND AN E-MAIL TO jayplay @kansan.com or individually, the formula is: (1st initial+last name@kansan.com) or write to Jayplay The University Daily Kansan 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045

16 Contact 23 Speak

The Sea Inside, Robots, Kasabian & Tekken 5

Most people fight with siblings, she took care of hers

mhuber@kansan.com

Looking for money?

CA$H for CDs

Love Garden Sounds
Used & New CDs, LPs and posters
936 1/2 Mass (Upstairs) 843/1551

Central Atmosphere, The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 8:30 p.m., all ages Sidewise/The Great Sleep/ Carmine Red, The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St., 8 p.m., all ages
Courtesy of us.ent2.yimg.com

Pleasuremaker/DJ Candlepants/ DJ Latin Lab/DJ Senor Ozgood, The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St., 8 p.m., 18+ Harley Davidson Employee Riders Association, The Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, Mo., 6 p.m., 21+ Juliana Theory, El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., 6:30 p.m., $12 Anthony Gomes, The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway St., Kansas City, Mo., 7 p.m.,18+ Jenny Carr, Planet Caf, 3535 Broadway St., Kansas City, Mo., 8 p.m., 18+, free Goodnight Daylight/James Apollo, The Brick, 1727 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo., 10:30 p.m., 21+, $5 to $10 Majestics Rhythm Revue, The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 21+, $4

Steve Earle, Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St., 8 p.m., all ages, $20.50 to $24.50

Drum Drum: World Music from Papa New Guinea, The Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr., 7:30 p.m., all ages Shaking Tree, The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway St., Kansas City, Mo., 9 p.m., 18+ Art in Depth: Bingham to Benton: The Midwest as Muse, Ford Learning Center, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., all ages, $54
Courtesy of www.newslettercasinocity.com

Mon 4/4
Poor Miners Union, The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 8 p.m., all ages Gara J Mahal, The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 9 p.m., all ages

Kelly Clarkson

Tues 4/5
The Decemberists/Overkill River, The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St., 8 p.m., all ages, $10 Miss Saigon, The Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr., 7:30 p.m., all ages, $19.50 to $44

Thur 3/31
The Sound and the Fury/Head Change/Schemata, Boobie Trap Bar, 1417 SW Sixth St., Topeka, 9 p.m., all ages, $5 to $6 Kelly Clarkson, Midland Theater, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., 7:30 p.m., all ages, $39.50 Nelly/Fat Joe/Ti, Memorial Hall, 600 N. Seventh St., Kansas City, Kan., 8 p.m., all ages, $52.50 Q104 Birthday Bash w/Joe Nichols, The Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, Mo., 7:00 p.m., 21+ East Asian Film Festival: Oasis, Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St., 7:00 p.m., all ages, free Sugar puppy and the lovely Dumplings and Blow-Chi and the Hit Shitters, The Brick,1727 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo., 10:30 p.m., 21+, $5 to $10

Wed 4/6
Plain White T's/ The Matches/ Roses are Red/Your Name in Lights/Walking Ashland, The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St., 7 p.m., all ages, $8 Ben Lee, The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St., 9 p.m., $12 Poetry Slam, Kansas Union, Hawks Nest, 7 p.m., all ages, free The Dan Pem Trio, Harbour Lights, 1031 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 21+, $2

Nelly

Aphasia, Kite Pilot and Parker & Lily, The Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 21+, $ 2 Magfucknificant and Bastards of Academia, The Brick,1727 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo., 10:30 p.m., 21+, $5 to $10 Tunes @ Noon, Kansas Union Plaza, 12 p.m., all ages, free

Courtesy of www.artist direct.com Juliana Theory

Sat 4/2
Social Rex/Tripwire/Hoodwinked, Boobie Trap Bar, 1417 SW Sixth St., Topeka, 9 p.m., all ages, $5 to $6

Sun 4/3
Honest Lot, The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 8:30 p.m., all ages The Brooks, Harbour Lights, 1031 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 21+, $2 Hopesick (FL)/Affections Else (Chicago), Boobie Trap Bar, 1417 SW Sixth St., Topeka, 9 p.m., all ages, $5 to $6

Fri 4/1
Placate/Born from Beneath/ Shotgun Supremacy, Boobie Trap Bar, 1417 SW Sixth St., Topeka, 9 p.m., all ages, $5 to $6

For a complete list of events, visit www.kansan.com If you would like to add an event, e-mail mdesmond@kansan.com
03.31.05 Jayplay

weekly choice

Courtesy of www.ben-lee.com Ben Lee

Playing it
Find out what it takes to follow the rules and what makes some foods out of the question.
By Maha Masud, Jayplay writer

Kosher
Photos by Kit Leffler

Melissa Horen doesnt eat

cheeseburgers. Its not that the Overland Park sophomore doesnt like them; shes not allowed to eat them. Horen is Jewish, and according to kashrut, or kosher dietary law, mixing milk and meat is a no-no. The word kosher comes from a Hebrew word meaning fit or proper, and it encompasses all food that follows the dietary requirements of Jewish people. Typically, a lot of people misunderstand the word and think it implies that food can only be eaten if blessed by a rabbi. But thats not what certifies a product as kosher. Depending on the food you eat, there are different requirements that must be followed. According to Jewish dietary law, milk and meat must be eaten separately. The core idea behind the no mixing rule is that a source of life cannot be used as an agent of death, says Rabbi Scott White, a spiritual leader at the Lawrence Jewish Community Center, 917 Highland Drive. He explains that in the third book of the Torah, the Jewish holy book, there is a verse that basically states that you cannot boil the kid, meaning a baby goat or lamb, in the mothers milk. It goes against the natural order to use the commodity of youth as an agent of death, says White, and he says that the kosher diet stems from this belief. For a food product to be considered kosher, a rabbi needs to see the setup where the food will be made and super-

vise the production to ensure the machines arent also used for non-kosher foods. The rabbi also must be allowed to come in whenever he wants, says White. Once this has taken place, the food gets the rabbis stamp of certification, with symbols varying from company to company. One of the most well-known kosher symbols is OU. Most regular grocery stores carry kosher-certified foods, especially pareve items, or food that is not milk or meat, such as juice and pasta. Buying meat is a different story. White says that regular grocery stores dont carry kosher meats because they arent slaughtered according to kosher law. There are no kosher markets in Lawrence, so a 45-minute drive to Irvs Market in Overland Park is necessary to put kosher meat on the menu. At the store, kosher meats and a variety of kosher foods are available, as well as frozen foods. Chaim Bernstein is a kosher supervisor at Irvs Market, and his job is to make sure every product that arrives at the store is kosher. What is the main thing he checks for? Insects. Those bags of lettuce that you get? Full of bugs, Bernstein says, referring to the bagged salads available at regular grocery stores. He makes sure the lettuce in Irvs Market is bug-free because eating insects is forbidden, or traif, along with pork and shellfish. A kosher diet is not only for Jewish people. Muslims have similar dietary restrictions and look for kosher-certified foods.

Eating in restaurants is somewhat of a challenge for people who strictly follow a kosher diet in Lawrence. As far as White knows, there are no kosher-certified restaurants around town, but he says a few restaurants in the Kansas City area offer kosher dining. If you are looking to keep kosher but enjoy dining out, these are some restaurants to check out. In addition to being a grocery store, Irvs Market serves kosher dishes and has a small area for dining. Princess Garden, a Chinese restaurant in Kansas City, Mo., uses separate cooking equipment and utensils for kosher customers to serve food two Sunday nights a month. The Hereford House in Leawood has a separate kosher kitchen upstairs that it uses to serve kosher meals once a month. Horen views eating kosher as a daily reminder of her religion and moral values. Though she doesnt strictly follow every kosher dietary law, she says she follows the rules as much as she can. For instance, the kitchen in her sorority house isnt a kosher kitchen, which means that there hasnt been any supervision by a rabbi, and the utensils may have been used to prepare non-kosher food as well. Horen tries to make sure to ask for alternative dishes if the main course includes something that is not kosher. Keeping kosher isnt difficult if you are committed, says White, and its a diet that anyone, not just Jewish people, can maintain.

Looking to eat out kosher style? Here is an upcoming kosher night: Princess Garden Restaurant 8906 Wornall Road Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 444-3709 April10 April 21 May 8 May 22 Call ahead for reservations. Visit the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City Web site at www.jewishkansascity.org, under Jewish Life to find out about future kosher meals at either the Princess Garden or Hereford House, in Leawood.

mmasud@kansan.com

4 Jayplay 03.31.05

{
Make

Stat

Papa Kenos Pizzeria

1035 Massachusetts St.

From a Papas Pizza Specialty such as the Mama Keno, with

Roma tomatoes, spinach, feta, romano and roasted garlic, to a Papas sandwich, such as the Chicken Whoa, filled with chicken, black olives, blue cheese and artichoke hearts, this hole-in-thewall pizzeria is worth a try. You can create your own slice with your choice of more than 30 toppings. Theyll even let you pick the sauce: red, white or pesto. Of course, for all you plain Janes, theres always a big slice of cheese pizza The Slice for only $2.69. Price Range: Pizza by-the-slice ranges from $2.69 to $5.09. Split a 14-inch specialty pizza for $15.59 or an 18-inch for $19.59. All sandwiches are $5.89. Date-worthiness: A good casual date destination. Its dimly lit and smells like crushed red pepper and warm pizza dough, which makes this pizzeria feel especially cozy. So bring the date along, just watch out for spinach in the teeth. Booze availability: Beer and wine.

The Lied Center of Kansas www.lied.ku.edu

Half-Price Tickets for KU Students!
Available at Lied Center , University Theatre, and SUA Ticket Offices.*

785.864.2787

world music from Papua New Guinea

Drum Drum

Friday, April 1* 7:30 p.m.

... from rhythms of the log drums to a funky dance fusion, where ancient traditional instruments and chants are reborn with an influence of Funk, Ska, and Soul. ABC Radio National

Seating: Youll find plenty of space here to sit and enjoy your pizza. Sit at the counter and watch the staff stretch dough and pile on the toppings or gather around one of the many tables and have an intimate conversation with friends.

Pre-Performance Lecture 6:30 p.m. Lied Center lobby exhibit on Papua New Guinea and related cultures through Monday, April 4.

Anja Winikka

Zuill Bailey, cellist

with Robert Koenig, pianist

Super-short supper
Festive Couscous Salad
this delicious dish for dinner and youll have a quick salad on-hand all week. Makes an excellent lunch on the run. 1 cup couscous, soaked in 1 cup boiling water for five minutes, covered and fluffed with fork 2 cups cooked black or kidney beans (rinsed and drained) 2 cups corn kernels, (fresh, frozen or canned) 1 carrot and 1 bell pepper, chopped One-half cup chopped green onions or red onion 1 fresh hot pepper, minced (more or less to taste) 6 tablespoons olive oil 4 to 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (can substitute with lemon juice) 3 cloves garlic, minced One-fourth cup chopped fresh basil and parsley (can substitute with 1 tablespoon dried herbs) Three-fourths teaspoon ground cumin In a large bowl, toss couscous, beans, corn, carrot, bell pepper, green onions and hot pepper. Sprinkle parsley and basil. Toss again until herbs are evenly distributed. Whisk or shake together the olive oil, lime juice and garlic. Drizzle over salad. Season with cumin, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

Sunday, April 3* 2:00 p.m.

Pre-Performance Lecture 1:00 p.m.
Program: Mendelssohns Variations Concertantes, Op.17; Beethovens Sonata No. 3 in A major; Debussys Sonata in D minor; Saint-Sans Concerto No. 2 in D minor

Bailey is both an artist and an athlete with the cello ... with energy to burn. The Free Times (Columbia, South Carolina)

VIP Sponsor

Hold on to the Dream.

From the writers of Les Misrables, comes the epic story of two young lovers torn apart by the fortunes of destiny and held together by the fate of a small child.

Source: Rolling Prairie Cookbook by Nancy OConner, 1998. Britta Florman

Tuesday & Wednesday, April 5* & 6**, 7:30 p.m.

** Half-Price Tickets for KU Students at Lied Center Ticket Office only.
Upon Request

Already a legend. Newsweek

VIP Sponsor April 5

VIP Sponsor April 6

Buy On-line

For Tickets Call: 785.864.2787

TDD: 785.864.2777

University of Kansas

In a little house tucked into Parkway Gardens, four roommates slave over a cleaning list. Actually, Amy Biggs (left), Wichita senior, along with her roommates Jenny Ternes, Wellington senior, Sheri Brune, Lawrence senior, and Erin Brooks, Independence senior, started the list in November to help them cooperate with chores. The list includes trash rotation, mopping, dusting and cleaning the microwave and stove.

Roommates in Peace
Photo illustration by Stephanie Farley

By Lynn Hamilton, Jayplay writer

Youre stuck with them until May at least. Heres how to find some common ground.

you call GSP-Corbin Hall or a fourbedroom duplex home, chances are youve got roommates. Learning to live with them is one course you need to pass. Tolerance, patience, decency and effective communication are just a few attributes that help roommates mesh, says Eddie Hull, dean of Residence Life and executive director of Housing Services at Duke University. Amy Biggs, Wichita senior, and her three roommates have to work together to keep their household peaceful. Biggs and her roommates live off campus in a town home and have known each other for three years. One of Biggs roommates, Sheri Brune, Lawrence senior, posts a chore list on the refrigerator door each week. The Excel spreadsheet lists the duty each roommate is responsible fortaking trash out, dusting, sweeping and the day it needs to be done. Biggs realizes a system such as this serves a purpose, but she also feels like she is living at home with her parents again. Its good to clean on a weekly basis, but the list is just kind of goofy, Biggs says. Its part of adapting to different people. Brune says only two of the roommates were doing regular cleaning before the list, and she thought it would get everyone involved. Brune says the list has helped make all the roommates aware that they need to clean, and dividing the chores doesnt make anyone feel like they are doing too much. She also says now the chores are getting done on a regular basis. It sucks that it came to a chore list, Brune says. Its just cleaning. Its stupid, but its got to be done. Working together and adapting to one another are skills a lot of students have to learn. Diana Robertson, associate director of the University of Kansas Residence Life, says there are more than 5,000 students liv-

Whether

ing in on-campus housing, and according to the Office of Institutional Research and Planning Web site, www.ku.edu/~oirp, more than 21,800 students live off campus. Hull, who is also the president of the Association of College and University Housing Officers International (ACUHO-I), says some basics in getting along with your roommate or roommates are communication, respect and open-mindedness. He also emphasizes that learning to talk with each other instead of at each other is key. For example, Hull says a common problem that roommates have is the inability to talk openly and honestly about their expectations and what is bothering them. He says it is important to try to understand the other person before trying to be understood. Too many of us dont really listen well, Hull says. This is not just a roommate issue. Ken Stoner, director of the Department of Student Housing at the University of Kansas, says roommates must understand and respect boundaries. He says this can be a problem because many students have had a room of their own at home, and at college they must share a room, closet and bathroom. Difficulties often arise because students have not experienced negotiation and respect with the people they lived with. Stoner also says roommates should realize there are two sides to every issue. Students should empathize and try to understand the other side, not just their own. He says if students cant make peace with their current roommate, they may have difficulties with the next as well. Living with others of different values, cultures, temperaments, religions, ethnicity, etc., may be a challenge, Stoner says, but it does provide a foundation for an extremely important learning experience.

Biggs admits that she is sometimes late on her chores, but she continues to go along with it to keep her roommates happy. Its a good conversation starter at the bars, she says. Hey, did you guys get your chores done? Probably not, you dont have a chore list.

lhamilton@kansan.com

6 Jayplay 03.31.05

Keep your locks baby fresh

you cant wash your hair, skip the baseball cap and try baby powder. It absorbs oil, reduces shine and smells good, says Kate Wyatt, manager for the Beauty Brands at 3514 Clinton Parkway. Baby powder works best for light hair because it can leave residue. If you have dark hair, try a dry shampoo like Bumble & Bumble, available on the companys Web site for about $20. When using baby powder or dry shampoo, put a small amount of product in your hands first, not directly on the hair, Wyatt says. Starting from underneath, apply it to your scalp and roots. Substituting powder is OK every once in a while, but Wyatt says to not overdo it. You should still wash and condition hair with your normal product when you have the time. Leigh Ann Foskey

When

Quick fix
Tie youself in knots
If youre tired of using the same old Windsor knot on your ties and you just cant stand to do one more Four-in-Hand, then try using the Pratt knot. Invented by Jerry Pratt, a former employee of the United States Chamber of Commerce, the knot is different because the tie starts inside out. The front side of the tie is facing toward your shirt. The Pratt knot is also commonly known as the Shelby knot, after Don Shelby, the man who helped popularize the knot. To tie the Pratt knot: 1. Start with the tie inside out, with the wide end under the narrow end. 2. Pass the wide end over and under the narrow end. 3. Pull the loop down and tighten. 4. Pass the wide end to the left. 5. Pull the wide end up behind the loop. 6. Bring the wide end through the knot and tighten. The tip should touch the buckle of your belt. Source: http://www.neckties.com/knots.php

WANNA BUY A SOUL?

No joke, dozens of students want to sell you their souls. But only for a little while. To get them back, the sellers will give you their time:
Washing your car Cleaning your apartment Preparing your meals Volunteering for a charity of your choice
E n is FRE dmissio he public A to t nd open a

Going on a date with you (or a friend) Tutoring you Attending church or bible study with you And more! checks Cash or d accepte

Donovan Atkinson

Assemblyrequired

7:30 p.m. Alderson Auditorium

kusoma.org SOMA soma@ku.edu

THE SOUL AUCTION THURSDAY APRIL 7

These are not your Grandmas cocktails

Strange brew
By Chris Brown, Jayplay writer against my taste buds, and this repulsive shot that had just gone down my throat came right back up all over the bar. I was embarrassed but definitely more cautious from there on out in my alcoholic undertakings. A Lawrence bartender who wished to remain anonymous says hes been on the other side of this scenario. He says he used to work at a bar where there was a mat underneath the beer taps that caught all of the spilled beer and mixed ingredients for shots. At the end of the night, he would drain the mat into a beer mug and serve it up to any bar patron brave enough to down the contents. Chad Landis, head bartender and manager at Astros Bar, 601 Kasold Drive, says its not uncommon to receive requests for out-of-the-ordinary cocktails and shots from bar patrons. He says some of the requests are for novel mixes of unusual types of alcohol combined with different juices, while others are for more extreme mixes of alcohol and ingredients that people wouldnt ordinarily associate with a mixed drink or shot, like Tabasco sauce and olive juice. Landis says one of the more exotic shots that is currently very popular is called a Starburst, which contains five Bacardi flavors in one shot. For the strong of stomach, the Tour of Germany, a spicy, peppermint-flavored shot containing four German liqueurs equal parts Rumple Minze, Goldschlager, Barenjager and Jagermeister is also very popular, he says. Across town at the Jazzhaus, 926 Massachusetts St., on a Tuesday night, bar opener Troy Pomeroy says bar patrons prefer a variety of exotic cocktails and shots ranging from the different bombs, such as Irish Car Bombs (onehalf pint Guinness, 1 ounce Jamison whiskey, one-half ounce Baileys Irish cream) and Jager Bombs (same recipe as Irish car bomb, substituting 1 ounce of Jagermeister liquor in place of Jamison) to what is called the Pussy shot, a Jazzhaus specialty named after its sweet taste and pungent smell, which he says is a crowd favorite at the bar. Exotic cocktails can also be crafty confectionary treats, appealing to the specific tastes of a courageous cocktail connoisseur. Such is the case for Kerstin Florman, St. Louis junior, who says she has a sweet tooth and likes to drink as well. During winter break, Florman had a chocolate martini at a restaurant and got hooked on the smooth chocolaty taste with an alcoholic kick. After encountering this drink, Florman asked her parents for the ingredients to make chocolate martinis: Godiva liquor and Crme de Cacao. Now she makes chocolate martinis all the time, from when she is getting ready to go out to when shes doing homework or just chilling out, she says. My roommates think its kind of funny because Im kind of obsessed with them, she says. I just love chocolate, and I love drinks, and its the closest thing you get to liquid alcoholic chocolate. Although she loves the chocolate milk with a kick taste of chocolate martinis, Florman says this isnt a cocktail to drink in excess in one sitting. Its not like Im gonna make six and get tanked, she says. Its a one-serving deal.
Photo Kit Leffler

hollow sound of your 10th empty tequila shot slamming against the bar top and the quick flicker of the overhead lights signal the end of your 21st birthday and what has been a boozefueled night out on the town. At this signal, your buddy and drinking partner, who keeps falling off that stool right next to you, leans over and, with a sly smirk, says, Im gonna order you somethin thatll really make this a 21st to remember. He then calls the bartender over, whispers something in his ear, and two minutes later what amounts to a glass full of frothy sludge shows up in front of you. Whathahell is this? you ask, half repulsed, half intrigued by the multi-colored concoction sitting in front of you. Its a suicide, he says. Drink up! Feeling like you are up to the challenge, partly because its a special night, partly because you have 10 shots of the Mexican cousin in your stomach to back your capricious decision, you agree and quickly start to down whats in front of you. Halfway through the challenge, you realize that you cant finish it. The clashing alcoholic tastes of sugary-sweetness, spiciness and pale ale bitterness make you want to puke. You slam down the mug, turn to your buddy and demand to know the drinks ingredients. Everything that was left over on the bar, he says with a grin. A similar, though arguably less exciting version of this scenario happened to me on the eve of my 22nd birthday when a group of my friends ordered a Mexican Prairie Fire and coaxed me, in my halfdrunken, Why the hell not? state, into downing it. The rancid, burning combination of Tabasco and tequila slammed

The

cbrown@kansan.com

Mexican Prairie Fire

3/4 oz Jose Cuervo Especial
gold tequila

Abracadabra Flaming Dr. Pepper

3/4 shot amaretto almond
liqueur

1/4 oz Tabasco sauce

1 1/2 oz mandarin juice 1 1/2 oz grapefruit juice 11/2 oz white rum 1/2 tsp caster sugar

Cement Mixer
1 jigger Baileys Irish cream 1jigger lime juice

1/4 oz 151 proof rum 1/2 glass beer

Pour Cuervo Gold into a shot glass and then top with Tabasco sauce Fill shot glass about 3/4 full with amaretto and top it off with rum. Place shot glass in another glass, and fill outer glass with beer.

Shake and strain into a double-cocktail glass filled with crushed ice.

Hold one shot of Baileys in your mouth, and take one shot of lime juice. Mix rapidly in mouth by shaking head, then swallow.

Source: www.drinksmixer.com

Take Out Catering Free Delivery

10th Street between New Hampshire & Mass 785-331-4300 Lunch: Monday - Sunday 11:30-2:45 Dinner: Monday - Sunday 5:00-10:30 Domestic and Authentic Beer

20 Jayplay 03.17.05

Courtesy of www.musicpix.net

Southern sound crafted from years of playing in Texas. Catch Bob Schneider when he comes through Lawrence to play The Bottleneck on Thursday, March 31. The title of your new album is Im Good Now. What do you mean by this? Well, first, its the name of a song on the album. I like things that have different meanings. Really what it means is hes good now because hes dead. I dont like to spell shit out. I hate musicians who write songs that are literal representations of whatever they are feeling like Im so sad becausewhatever. Why the fuck should I care? Why the fuck should anyone care? I know youve been a part of South by Southwest Festival in the past.

Bob Schneider is a famous guitar god

Interview:

Bob Schneider
By Chris Brown, Jayplay writer

in Austin, Texas where he has built a solid musical career for the past 10 years in such notorious local bands as The Scabs and The Ugly Americans. Just mention his name to anyone from Austin and chances are youll receive an answer that can at least affirm his presence on the Austin music circuit or link him with actress Sandra Bullock, whom he says he once dated. Falling somewhere in between Willie Nelson and Ben Harper, Schneiders music is simple yet distinctive and catchy. While you wouldnt be able to call Bob Schneiders music Southern rock, at times it has a distinct

Hows the South by Southwest festival going for you this year? I dont associate with that organization. You dont get paid to play it and there is no need for me to play it and not get paid. Im playing like five shows in the next two weeks here and if people want to come and see me play they can come to these shows. What are your musical goals for this year? I want to break the land speed record. Its going to be tough because A. Im not much of a mechanic and B. Im afraid of speeds. Wow, thatll probably be quite hard then. I like to set myself up for massive disappointments.

Not to make you all scared, but were eavesdropping on your conversations. Yes, we hear everything. And then we print it. But dont worry if you say something stupid, we wont identify you unless you owe us money or beer.

Wescoe wit

[Oh, you guys say some of the darndest things. ]

Professor: This font is still compressed. Girl: No its not. Professor: Yes it is. Girl: No its not, look, its Gill Sans. Professor: Yeah but you compressed it. Girl: No I didnt, I did last time, but I didnt this time. Professor: Do we have to go and look at it? Girl: No, youre right its compressed. Professor: I just wanted you to know I was right.

Guy talking to girl: Youre like talking to a two-year-old. Yeah, um uh well um what if we

By Jessi Crowder and Chris Tackett

Cuttin and cummin: the facial hair debate.

Girl talking on phone: What? Girl: What happened? Girl: Your car caught on fire?! Girl: Wellwhat? Girl: Your car is totaled?! Holy crap.

Q
a

Im in love with this girl whos a virgin and I told her that Id wait as long as it takes to have sex because I dont want to pressure her. The problem is shes the one wanting it and I think its only because Im not a virgin. Should I believe her when she says she wants to or continue waiting? Eddy, junior Chris: Lets not sidestep the facts here. You told her youd wait as long as it takes because you want to bone a virgin. Theres no shame in your game, Eddy. If she told you she wanted to screw just because you have experience, whats wrong with that? Show her how everything works, but you better bring your A game, shell remember those 4 minutes for-ev-er. For-ev-er. For-ev-er. Jessi: I applaud your good intentions, Ed. I think you should explain to your little darlin that although you are a Kama Sutra king, you want to be sure that she is ready for good reasons. (Note: Good reasons do not include anything related to alcohol or other illegal substances.) Theres absolutely no hurt in waiting, especially if you feel she is the one for you. My boyfriend is very allergic to my dog, so he can never come over to my place and we cant go to his place either because his roommates are filthy jerks. What can we do to find privacy? Michelle, junior Chris: You can shampoo your dog before he comes over to minimize the allergens. You can vacuum all the couches and carpets too. He can wear a face mask, take one of a zillion prescription drugs, tell his roommates to clean their shit up or break up with you for choosing a dog over him. Lots of options here. I love my dog and if I had a girlfriend, I just might love her too, but if one cant be around the other, youve got to make compromises. Jessi: Id keep the dog as backup in the case you do break up and you become a lonely, wizened spinster with only your doggie to keep you warm on dreary winter nights. As for privacy, try public restroom stalls, elevators and empty bedrooms at various parties on the weekends. Really, either put up with the filthy jerks and lock the door or loan your dog to a friend when the boyfriend stays over. My wonderful boyfriend has facial hair that tickles me when were fooling around and it drives me crazy! I want to tell him to shave it but I dont want to sound controlling. Any ideas? Kim, freshman Chris: The ole mustache ride isnt doing it for ya, I see. A shame. Tell him. Theres a chance hes only growing the beard to pleasure you scruffily. If he loves his beard, tell him you get off from the smooth feel of his shaven face. Guys will rip their faces off to give girls orgasms. At least I would. And have. Torn my face off that is. Jessi: Next time youre fooling around with your ruggedly handsome mountain man, Id start squealing with laughter and flailing around so much that you squeeze his head between your legs and cause him to pass out. Maybe then hell understand the ticklish effect of his scruff. Or you could always make a compromise: He shaves, you shave. (Wink.)

Erin Shipps

Five questions
One KU famous, one KU not (yet) famous
cally because thats my second name and its easier than Juan Cristbal. Durda: Either Ryan or Michael just because theyre really pretty names and I have good friends who are named Ryan and Mike. Juan Cristbal Araoz La Paz, Bolivia, junior President of the International Student Association Natalie Durda Eden Prairie, Minn., freshman Q: If you were a car, what kind of car would be? Araoz: Probably I would be I dont know maybe a Toyota because theyre comfortable, they last forever and you can trust in them. Durda: Oh probably an Escalade, all pimped out. Q: Whats the hardest class youve ever taken? Araoz: Living Religions of the fucking East. I hate that class. Im taking it right now. Its horrible; dont take it. Im taking masters classes, and thats the hardest class this level100. Durda: Government, senior year of high school just because it was really hard and my teacher was pretty crazy.

Q a Q a

Q: What was your favorite childhood toy? Araoz: Probably a soccer ball. Or maybe Transformers. Durda: My favorite childhood toy would probably be Legos. Q: Whats the last movie you saw? Araoz: Bridget Joness Diary . (laughs) With my girlfriend. Last time we watched Troy, so it was my turn to watch Bridget Joness Diary. Durda: Anchorman. Q: What would you name your first child and why? Araoz: He will be Cristbal, basi-

Robert Perkins

Got a burning question? E-mail us at bitch@kansan.com.

03.31.05 Jayplay

11

Underground
By Robert Perkins, Jayplay writer

Notes from

With music, if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.

Ben Davis, "The Crusher" of Ike Turner Overdrive plays during a house show at 1331 Vermont. Ike Turner Overdrive will play April 13 at Abe and Jakes as part of a battle of the bands benefit show.

Photos by Kit Leffler

The door opens a crack immediately after I knock on it. From inside the house, a figure lurking in the shadows peers out at me. Hello? the figure asks. Um, this might sound like a weird question, but is this where the Haunted Kitchen is? I ask. I know full well that it is, but I dont want to alarm my barely visible host by making any accusations. Just a second. The figure leaves the cracked doorway to consult someone behind the door. It is early afternoon on a Wednesday, and Im hoping to talk to the guys responsible for the Haunted Kitchen, one of Lawrences underground music venues. The Haunted Kitchen is run out of the house that Im standing in front of, whose address the owners have asked me not to publish. The guys in charge have a reputation for being secretive, which has helped them avoid the trouble with the law that other similar venues face. From behind the door I hear a barely

12 Jayplay 03.31.05

audible ...wants to know about the Haunted Kitchen, followed by a murmured response. Just as my eyes begin to adjust to the darkness behind the sliver of doorway that Im peering into, the door swings open, and two guys with long hair and black T-shirts invite me inside. Suddenly, Im face-to-face with Jeff Milner and Daniel Noakes, the guys who do most of the work for the Haunted Kitchen. When theyre not at their day jobs or practicing with their band, the two spend their time booking bands and setting up shows. Theyve been friends since they were kids together back in Oklahoma City and have been running music venues for the better part of a decade yet theyre both only 22 now. When we met later for an interview, I discovered that I had stumbled upon a world unto itself, a world I hadnt even imagined existed: DIY. DIY, which stands for Do It Yourself, is an anti-consumerism counterculture that exists not only in music but in film, art and anything else that people have gotten fed up with buying from corporations and want to make for them-

selves. DIY music venues are pieced together by music lovers who build stages in their basements, build or buy their own sound equipment and host their own shows usually free of charge, as they tend to exist in areas that arent zoned for commercial activity. On Saturday, Feb. 19, I set out to experience the world of DIY by hitting as many underground shows as I could in one night starting with one at the Haunted Kitchen. The Haunted Kitchen is really the basement of a decrepit old house near the student ghetto, which is just east of campus. The first thing you notice when you see it after the flaking yellow paint is the porch, which sits precariously like the deck of a sinking ship. Somehow it manages to support a stained couch by the front door, where a half dozen people hang out to smoke during the show. I get there painfully early, so the porch is empty when I arrive. The flier had said that the show began at 8 p.m., which actually meant 11 p.m., as it turns out. Inside, old couches held down by silent, half-awake guys wearing black hoodies

make up the bulk of the living rooms furniture, and a hefty stereo system on the wall blasts a hardcore punk CD. While the houses tenants tend to be into punk and metal, they say that theyve booked all kinds of bands, including local indie rock groups. The Kitchens dcor matches the musical tastes of its occupants. Posters from a couple of bands and random artwork some of it Noakes patchily cover the walls. Beyond the kitchen at the back of the house lies the door to the real Kitchen the basement. As small as it is, the basement is impressively well laid-out. Milner and Noakes have been doing DIY shows since they were 15, so they know how to set up a basement venue. When they first got the house, it already had a short stage built in the corner. They added a merchandise bar in the adjacent corner and a slew of decorations, like a plastic head hanging from the ceiling by a hook. Pillows sit in all of the window cases with foam eggcrates scattered around on the walls to muffle sound to the outside. They say that their neighbors never complain about the

noise, and the only time they had any real trouble with the police was when someone accidentally left the back door open, which they now keep locked shut. The basement holds about 30 people, though when I get there way too early there are only a couple of people milling around. Noakes is the first to greet me as I walk inside, offering me a beer and the spot where hed been sitting on the broken futon against the living room wall. He apologizes for the quality of the beer (Milwaukees Best) as he presses the warm can into my hand. He frets a little about the lack of people at first, but about 40 more people will show up before the show starts. Though the Kitchen relies entirely on word of mouth and fliers to advertise, their shows tend to draw enough people to fill the basement. As the night wears on, I find myself talking to an orange-haired girl who is a bit tipsy from pre-partying and a diminutive guy who seems to know everyone in the house. The girl is a freshman at the University of Kansas, and both are veterans of Lawrence DIY shows. I just have to see the Roustabouts, the girl gushes, talking about the headlining band. She turns to address the other guy, whom she knows from before. Did you see them last time they came through? she says. He laughs. Uh, sort of. I was on mushrooms at the time, he says, and I kind of freaked out and had to leave. Eventually the two leave me to go have a smoke on the porch, so I join a couple of other guys in helping the Roustabouts to carry in their equipment. The guys in the Roustabouts tell me that though they dont play a lot of DIY shows theyre still in high school, which makes touring difficult they know Noakes and Milner from the old days when the two used to run DIY venues back in Oklahoma City. They have come up specifically to see them. Some bands, however, tour the DIY circuit almost exclusively. Milner and Noakes say theyve brought in bands from as far away as the Netherlands, which is amazing considering that the bands dont really get paid. The money issue is a big one for DIY venues. Because it would be illegal for residents of a house to charge money for holding shows in their basements the houses are in residential, not commercial, zones the people running DIY venues almost always ask for donations to pay for the bands gas and such. The line between donation and entry fee can be a thin one for police officers who want to shut down a continual noise problem or landlords who want to protect their property from the damage that is associated with running a DIY venue. Meredith Vacek, who graduated from the University last May, used to live at the Pink House and now lives at the Horror House, both DIY venues, and says that a misunderstanding about money was one of the things that got her first venue shut down. She and her former roommates at the Pink House used to run shows in their living room until, she says, a couple of articles published in the Lawrence Journal-World reported that, among other things, the Pink House was

Location, location, location

These houses, mostly located in the student ghetto, represent a by-no-means all-inclusive timeline of DIY music venues in Lawrence during the past seven years: The Pirate House 300 W. 14th St. Aug. 1999 May 2002 The Pink House 1131 Tennessee St. Dec. 2001 June 2004 The Halfway House 1247? Kentucky St. May 2002 Nov. 2003
"Brother James" and the other members of Ike Turner Overdrive prepare for their set during a cramped house party at 1331 and Vermont on Feb. 19.

The Kremlin 620 Missouri St. June 2003 June 2004 The Horror House (address withheld at residents request) Aug. 2003 Feb. 2005 The Haunted Kitchen (address withheld at residents request) Dec. 2003 present 1331 Vermont St. Aug. 2004 present Solidarity 1119 Massachusetts St. Aug. 2004 (starting at the old location, 13 W. 14th St.) present The audience screams and cheers at the end of every song, completely unlike the relaxed, Zen-like enjoyment of roku at the Haunted Kitchen. Near the end of Ike Turner Overdrives set, the guitarist starts spraying whatever he was drinking at the crowd, nailing us at point-blank range. Struebing and Thompson say that 1331 Vermont tends to have some crazy parties/shows, which can be expensive for them. The night that I went to see them, Kevin got a $70 ticket from the police because of a noise complaint from an unknown neighbor. While the Haunted Kitchen has homemade soundproofing to prevent problems like that, 1331 Vermont has a broken window that does nothing to stop the music from leaking out. The tenants at 1331 Vermont also got a bathroom door kicked down by a member of the band Vibralux, who claimed he thought there was an orgy going on inside. Add that to the lovely pencil mural of random peoples outlined faces that someone left on their wall, and that theyll have to explain to their landlord and all of the personal belongings that always get stolen from any DIY venue, and you can see that they arent making any money on this deal. But when I asked if they were going to stop having shows because of the expenses, particularly the ticket, I got a laugh and a fuck that; no, from Thompson. Were having a party five days after I have to pay the fine, he says. Struebing says that they continue hosting events because, after years of going to great parties in Lawrence, he and his roommates want to give something back to the community. That, and they just really like to have huge parties.

charging admission. Pete Berard, who also used to live there, says that he and his roommates did shows only as a labor of love, but that the landlord shut the venue down shortly after the articles ran. The Pink House was just one of the DIY venues to pop up in Lawrence during the past five years. Seniors at the University also might remember shows at the Halfway House, the Pirate House, the Horror House and the Kremlin. The residents of these houses formed a network for underground music in Lawrence. They all knew each other; the residents of the Pink House and Halfway House in particular used to hang out together all the time, and sometimes they both used the same guy as the Pirate House to book bands. And almost every member of each house has been involved with KJHK at some point. Despite their closeness, the houses booked a wide variety of music. Vacek says that while the Pirate House focused on punk and crust metal, the Halfway House and Pink House pulled in all kinds of bands: punk, pop, screamo, avant-garde post punk, you name it. Neil Mulka, Kansan staff writer, Leavenworth senior and former resident of the Kremlin, says that his house would take in whoever was willing to play there. With DIY venues, availability of bands often determines a shows content more than the musical tastes of the houses residents. At about 11 p.m. the opening band, roku, goes on. roku is the Haunted Kitchens house band. All five of the members live in the house; Milner is the lead singer and Noakes plays guitar. As soon as they assemble on the stage, the incandescent lights are replaced with red ones, and the collection of long-haired, black-wearing guys rip into a set of crust metal songs for an audience of about 20 people. The environment is as relaxed as the music is loud. Dylan Desmond, a former resident of the Pirate House, happens to be in the crowd that night. Desmond, Overland Park senior, lived at the Pirate House for a year when it was still a DIY venue. He says he still tries to hit DIY shows every now and then. The community was and is tight, so it isnt surprising that the guys from

1331 Vermont my next stop for the evening know all about the Haunted Kitchen and had even been to a couple of shows there. The only thing the Haunted Kitchen and 1331 Vermont have in common, aside from both being DIY venues, is that theyre both yellow houses. While the Kitchen is the embodiment of secrecy and organization, 1331 Vermont has an open, haphazard feel to it. It doesnt even have a name; its just 1331 Vermont. And while Milner and Noakes of the Haunted Kitchen have asked me not to publish their address, the residents of the other yellow house are more than happy to see their address in the paper, saying that they hope it will attract more people to their shows. Despite the lack of an address on the outside of the house, I have no problem finding it. Loud music blasts from the door as a swarm of people spill out of it, covering the porch and the lawn. With a crowd of easily 60 people milling about holding plastic cups, it lookes more like a house party than anything else, which is roughly what the residents are going for. Patrick Struebing and Kevin Thompson, two of the four people who live at 1331 Vermont, say that the events at their house arent strictly shows or parties, but more a combination of the two. In a tiny living room sandwiched between the kitchen (filled with kegs) and the foyer (filled with people looking for kegs) is Ike Turner Overdrive and at least 30 cheering people. I elbow my way around, trying to find a good spot, but eventually give up and resign myself to getting bumped into continuously by the stream of keg traffic. As I stand there, mashed in a crowd of people wearing hipster clothes and thick black-rimmed glasses, the lead singer and guitarist of Ike Turner Overdrive rip their shirts off and decide to deafen me with driving, highenergy rock. Thompson says that he and his roommates dont have a specific musical preference for the bands they book. They usually just ask their friends bands to play their shows. In this case, at least, they seem to have lucked out and been friends with a band that the crowd likes.

The last venue I hit is Solidarity at 1119 Massachusetts St. After parking my car, I walk past the crowd outside of Its Brothers Bar & Grill, 1105 Massachusetts St., and find my way to the radical library. Theres no music the first bad sign. The lights are off; also bad. Finally I see a sign on the door that says the show has been canceled. Later I was told that the show had been canceled because the band had broken up no guarantees in DIY, but then, even mainstream venues are subject to cancellations. Solidarity does double duty as both a radical library and a music venue. Volunteers Kat Randolph and Katy Andrus say that the venue does about two shows each month, packing people into the deceptively large space. Originally they were worried that theyd have problems with the police, being right across from the station, but Randolph and Andrus say that Its Brothers and the dance studio next door tend to make much more noise. The DIY scene actually works mainly by word-of-mouth, friend-to-friend communication, Vacek says. With her punky hair and multiple piercings, Vacek sticks out in the typical Lawrence crowd, and she seems to know everyone. She says that she and her roommates never had trouble finding enough people to fill their house for shows. When it comes to organizing on a national scale, DIY venues and the bands that play at them turn to a higher power: Book Your Own Fuckin Life. BYOFL began its life as a page in Maximumrocknroll

Magazine 15 years ago. Venues, bands and anyone who had a couch for traveling punk musicians to crash on posted their contact information. The page quickly became an independent book, which came out once each year. The problem with this was the considerable cost of putting out such a publication sans advertising, which would be counter to the generally anti-consumerism bent of the DIY scene made it expensive to produce. The original editors also grew frustrated that much of the information would be outdated by the time it made its yearly run. Eventually the book went on the Internet at www.byofl.org. Today its run by Ernst Schoen-Rene, a self-described computer guy who took over after a devastating computer crash that wiped out a lot of information three years ago. It has 17,000 listings for bands, venues, labels and promoters and gets 15,000 hits every day. In Lawrence, the Haunted Kitchen is listed on the site, the guys from 1331 Vermont havent even heard of it and the volunteers from Solidarity say they should really get around to listing themselves on it one of these days. Schoen-Rene says that the DIY scene started about 25 years ago, mostly as a result of how small and connected the punk rock community was. People would pass around lists of who to call to find a venue or a couch to crash on. Because no one back then got into punk rock to make money this was before the days when bands like Blink 182 made punk rock into

pop everyone was more or less in it for the love of the music, Schoen-Rene says. During those early years, there were venues aplenty and tons of donation money. Bands could pay for all of the gas and food and make a little on the side too, SchoenRene says. Now, he says, the moneys tighter, and a lot of the bands are in it with a delusion of making it big. The golden years are over, he says. The scene is far from dead, however. BYOFL is still going strong and Bruce Haring, founder of the DIY Convention, says its only continuing to grow. The DIY Convention started in 2000 and drew more than 1,000 people this year. Haring says that with the rise of digital tools like the Internet, DIY has gotten huge for better or for worse. You have a ton of people producing out there now, which means you get a lot of really great stuff and a lot of shit, he says. Also, DIY has branched out from punk to other genres, to an extent changing the types of people associated with the scene. Locally, despite the loss of venues such as the Pink House, the Pirate House and the Kremlin, there are still places like the Haunted Kitchen, 1331 Vermont and Solidarity that plan to continue having shows. In addition, ex-Kremlin resident Emily Elmore says she is planning to start a new DIY venue with her friend April Flemming and anyone else they decide to live with. The Springfield, Mo., senior says that she and Flemming are hoping to find a place in the student ghetto a welcome change

Coming attractions
Want to check out the DIY scene for yourself? Heres a list of upcoming shows:

The Haunted Kitchen: Bad news

the house band, roku, left Lawrence the week before spring break to tour the DIY circuit. There will be no more shows until the band (made up of the majority of the houses residents) returns in late August. But dont worry; plans for a return party/show are already in the works.

1331 Vermont: The guys say theyll

have a show or something during the last half of April, whenever they get paid or somehow get some cash to put it together.

Solidarity:
April 8, 9:30 p.m. the Bopaphonics April 15, 8 p.m. Leah Quinelle AllStars feat. Happy April 26, 8 p.m. Robert Blake for Elmore, who moved to Eudora after leaving the Kremlin and plan to start having shows as early as this May. I drive past the Haunted Kitchen on my way home. I see a quiet crowd smoking on the porch probably unaware of all of the work that has gone into the evening theyre enjoying just waiting for the next band to go on.

rperkins@kansan.com

Freedom from

Negativity
How to respond to the people in your life who bring you down
By Erin Shipps, Jayplay writer not good enough. Youd look better if you lost weight. Can you believe what she did? If no one else is going to do this, then I guess its up to me again. There are many phrases negative people use to hurt others. Its the proverbial If you hadnt then I wouldnt have Chances are we can all fill in those blanks with something because weve experienced people like this in our lives. Rather than constant criticism, some people influence our lives with negative actions such as smothering, selfishness or basically running over anyone to get what they want, says Erin Snodgrass, mental health clinician for Valeo Behavioral Health Care in Topeka. Traci Kaiser, Overland Park senior, encountered a negative influence during his freshman year of college. His roommate and best friend from high school transformed from the typical good student to a lazy, video game-obsessed person who stopped going to class and spent a lot of time in their room with his girlfriend. I thought I knew him, but it became really hard to focus, says Kaiser. There were people constantly in and out of our room. Kaisers roommate would tell him to loosen up, have more fun and not worry about the messy room. He would say things that seemed like nothing to him but really affected me, Kaiser says. Soon, because of his roommates influence,

Thats

playing video games became easier for Kaiser than reading a book or doing homework. Recognizing negative behavior involves trusting your instincts. Snodgrass says many people can try to demean others in ways that make people question and doubt their instincts. She says people look to blame outside circumstances as well. She gives an example of a woman who had it all: a great job and a rich and loving husband. When her son died at age 21, she began drinking, and 30 years later she still uses her sons death as an excuse. The woman has negatively impacted her family by refusing to look at her own actions. Her husband prompted her to seek treatment many times, but she quickly relapsed after each. While drunk she went into fits of rage directed toward her family. Eventually her family got sick of it and she ended up divorced with little contact with her daughter. People who feel bad about themselves will usually treat others poorly. When they feel good about themselves, they have no motivation to run others down, Snodgrass says. Dealing with negative people can be difficult, but it involves recognizing the negativity as their problem and not your own. Being polite but detaching yourself emotionally works, but the best approach is not to react to them, Snodgrass says. They will find easier prey. Kaiser tried to deal with his roommate by sitting down and talking to him, think-

Photo illustration by Kit Leffler

ing that he had a good enough relationship with him to do so. One of these talks eventually led to a fistfight, which served as their breaking point. Kaiser wanted to move out, but when there were no rooms available, he had to change his strategy. He says he had to be willing to ignore things and let them roll off his back. Instead of waiting and letting things get to him, he would immediately and politely confront his roommate about the things that bothered him. Its all about knowing how to communicate with individuals, Kaiser says. I had to adjust how I normally reacted to deal with him. Dealing with negative people is only half the battle. Healing from the pain theyve caused can be even more difficult. First you must realize that you cant control other people. It involves getting to a

point where you dont take it personally anymore and understand its about them and how they deal with people, Snodgrass says. The deal is, resentment and bitterness doesnt hurt them, Snodgrass says. It just hurts us and robs us of the joy in life. She says there will always be negative people around somewhere and you cant let them get under your skin. Even if you have to fake politeness at first, she says youll be surprised at the results. Kaiser and his former roommate are no longer friends, but he says the experience has made him a better person. Ive learned how to put my foot down, says Kaiser. I was not so strong-minded before.

eshipps@kansan.com

Were Topless

and Kegless ( We dont sell kegs)

KANSAN
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY
The student voice. Every day.

The Top 10 Reasons to shop at Topless and forget the Keg

10. No more wasted beer (What you dont drink that night is just as good the next day) 10. No more wasted beer (What you dont drink that night is just as good the next day) 9. No next day hassle of returning the keg (Stay in bed) 9. No next day hassle of returning the keg (Stay in bed) 8. No cups needed (Save money) 8. No cups needed (Save money) 7. No registering the keg 7. No registering the keg 6. Not as messy as a keg 6. Not as messy as a keg 5. No tap or keg deposit (More money for liquor) 5. No tap or keg deposit (More money for liquor) 4. Easily fits in a car & is easier to carry up stairs 4. Easily fits in a car & is easier to carry up stairs 1805 W. 2nd (next to Holidome) 1805 W. 2nd (next to Holidome) 3. 165 cans = 1 keg 3. 165 cans + 1 keg 2. You can mix and match 30 packs of beer 2. You can mix and match 30 packs of beer 1. We also have the cheapest Jager Handles in Lawrence ($34.65) 1. We also have the cheapest Jager Handles in Lawrence ($34.65)

Topless Liquor
Formerly Discount Liquor
830-8014
* Not actual KUID and not affiliated with the KU Card Center

Lovesource
The Mrs. Wonderful Doll
Shes 11 inches of sheer blonde bliss who will say all the right things if you just push the right button. Not only does she love to take out the trash, but shes also low maintenance and will willingly clean out the garage so you can play golf with the buddies. Shes the Mrs. Wonderful doll, and you can capture all her goodness for less than $25. What more could a guy ask for? She says 14 different phrases such as, Is there anything else I can do for you dear? and, It doesnt matter if you leave the toilet seat up; it makes it easier to clean. She even comes on a key chain version, so you keep her with you at all times, just in case you need to h e r s a y , Youre right, we dont need directions. Maybe youll find a short cut. Dont worry girls, there is also a 12inch, tall, dark and handsome Mr. Wonderful doll out there who just wants to be with you, and go to the mall.
Courtesy of www.amazon.com Courtesy of www.twbookmark.com

How we met

Photo courtesy of Evan Billings

Evan Billings & Nathan Haley

Against his will, Rollen Park junior Evan Billings was dragged out by his friends to go dancing. Then Lawrence freshmen Nathan Haley walked in the club, also against his will, with a couple people that Billings recognized. It wasnt long before Billings was asking his friends about Haley. Which soon resulted into Haley approaching him and them exchanging numbers. Later that night Billings called Haley to arrange a date. Billings and Haley have now been together for a year and two months. They havent gone dancing since and are quite happy about it.

Samara Nazir

Ashley Doyle

Movies

Film Face-Off

Two reviewers throwing stars

Excellent: National Lampoons Animal House Good: Old School Okay: Revenge of the Nerds Bad: PCU

Film Face-Off

Two National Lampoons Dorm Daze No stars: reviewers throwing stars

The Sea Inside ()

PG-13, 125 Minutes, Liberty Hall
Current events in Florida have brought the issue of death, and the right to die, to a forefront in many Americans minds. Proponents for either side of the Terry Schiavo debate might find Alejandro Amenbars newest film, The Sea Inside, an interesting mirror to this national conflict. The Sea Inside tells of the true story of Ramn Sampedro, a Spanish quadriplegic who fought for nearly thirty years for legal permission to end his own life. Much of the power of this film is derived from actor Javier Bardems compelling performance as Ramn. As Ramn pleas with the courts for permission to commit suicide, he is also met with the pleas of those around him to choose life instead. The story is a powerful one, and it is beautifully shot by Amenbar (Abre los Ojos, The Others) and cinematographer

Robots ()
PG, 89 minutes, South Wind 12
Robots, an animated childrens comedy, captures the child in every viewer. The film is targeted toward a younger audience, but is fairly appealing for all age groups. Robots conveys an invaluable message of staying true to oneself, even under extreme scrutiny and disappointment. The movie is extremely entertaining and insanely clever, however, keep in mindit is for little kiddies. Rodney (Ewan McGregor) is a young, aspiring inventor who believes in the good in his fellow robots, or bots are they are commonly referred. He comes from humble beginnings, and recognizes the need for a change of lifestyle. Rodney leaves his loving mother and supportive father to travel to Robot City, where he dreams of selling his innovative creation to the infamous Bigweld (Mel Brooks). Unfortunately for Rodney, Bigweld, who was once revered for his devotion to

helping the common bot, has surrendered to the powerful yet menacing CEO of his company, Ratchet (Greg Kinnear). Ratchet operates like a greedy tyrant. He is cruel to older, rickety robots that lack the new, improved technology that his company offers. His motto: Why be you when you could be new? Cappy (Halle Berry) is a female, executive inventor in Robot City. She falls in love with Rodney as they attempt to save a dying species of robots. Fender (Robin Williams) is a quirky yet lovable bot whose malfunctions never fail to amuse the audience. He is charismatic and outstanding. Robots has wonderful underlying principles. With todays television market saturated with shows such as Dr. 90210 and Extreme Makeover, watching a movie with the message you are beautiful the way you are is a breath of fresh air. Although a few of the jokes are rather racy for a younger audience, Robots is enjoyable and witty.

Javier Aguirresarobe. The problem arises when Amenbar delves into heavy-handed lecturing. As the main characters all devolve into walking stereotypes, I began to think I was watching a Spanish soap opera, or worse yet, a John Sayles movie. John Sayles is an independent American filmmaker who loves to fling a bunch of cookie-cutter characters in a room together and have them engage in faux-intelligent conversation. Unfortunately, it appears that Amenbar has taken a page from Sayles book, and like Sayles, he uses these characters to not-so-subtly instruct the audience how to think. The tale of Ramn and his wish for death is a powerful topic, but its treatment in this film ultimately comes up short. If you want a polemic on how to feel toward a persons right to die, then you will enjoy this film. But if youre looking for a story and not a sermon then you may need to keep looking. Will Lamborn

Lauren Debiak
all images courtesy www.movies.yahoo.com

18 Jayplay 03.31.05

courtesy www.movies.yahoo.com

Ladder 49 Movie (1/2) DVD (1/2)

PG-13, 105 minutes, DVD
Ladder 49, directed by Jay Russell, is a charming film that reveals the rewards and adversities in firefighters lives. Russell does a fine job walking the audience through this heroic tale, displaying the tragic events that occur in such a demanding lifestyle. The film is seen through the eyes of a dying firefighter reflecting on his life. Although a bit hokey at moments, Ladder 49 is a heartwarming account of the great courage and valiant efforts of these selfless individuals who risk their lives to save others. Jack Morrison (Joaquin Phoenix) is a lovable rookie in the presence of seasoned veterans. He proves himself as an asset to the fire department and his fellow firefighters by leaping out of windows and conquering uncontainable fires to rescue those in need. He falls deeply in love with Linda (Jacinda Barrett), who you may recognize from The Real World . Linda

Morrison adores her husband, but fears the dangers of his career. Phoenix and Barrett make a lovely on-screen couple with notable chemistry, but Barretts occasional accent slips are somewhat distracting to the viewer. Captain Mike Kennedy (John Travolta) is much more than the station supervisor. His comrades view him as a mentor and father figure. The supporting roles in this film help to express the kinship and brotherhood the men feel. Ladder 49 is a beautiful homage to firefighters and the sacrifices they make to ensure others safety. It has a fantastic soundtrack and proves extraordinarily entertaining. Its a great rental for a Saturday night. Lauren Debiak

Guess Who ()
PG-13, 97 minutes, Southwinds 12
Loosely based on the Tracey and Hepburn classic Guess Whos Coming To Dinner?, this remake starring Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutcher is actually both interesting and entertaining. A young black woman brings her fianc, a white man, home to meet her family. Her father is not thrilled about this, and it takes the course of the film for him to admit that its because hes white. There are lots of interesting scenes, and many of them are brave for a film such as this, especially a dinner scene when Mac wants to hear black jokes from Kutcher. The pairing of Mac and Kutcher is brilliant, and the two work off each other with hilarious results. Kutcher puts in a surprisingly natural performance without repeating the character we know from Punkd and That 70s Show. But Mac is truly the star of the film, and the rest of the characters react off his personality and charisma.

The film doesnt take itself as seriously as the original, but at the same time isnt slapstick humor. It deals with other issues besides race, such as gender roles in the family, marriage and changing generations. In many ways it would be better to compare this to the Father of the Bride films rather than to the original it is just as embarrassing, funny and heartwarming, but with a deeper political streak. An interesting, thought-provoking movie that will keep you laughing.

Michael Boyd

Images courtesy of www.movies.yahoo.com

every wednesday.

Cor Critics ner

Viva la Robots

The Hollywood Ten were accused of saturating movies with Communist Propaganda.

Robots

Antz

journalists who refused to confess membership in the Communist Party. Each was convicted of contempt and By Stephen Shupe, Jayplay senior writer served up to a year in prison. Courtesy of www.moderntimes.com The most radical work In Robots, a computer-animated tale of to come out of the Hollywood Ten was probamechanical wonders from the creators of Ice bly Dalton Trumbos novel Johnny Got His Age, a cadre of broken-down machines leads Gun. In the book, a private gets all of his limbs a revolt to overthrow an evil arch-capitalist. blown off and asks that his torso be put on disThe shiny metal rebels, including the heroic play as a monument to the horrors of combat. Trumbos movies ( A Guy Named Joe , Rodney Copperbottom (voiced by Ewan McGregor) and the trash-talking Fender Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo) were populist, (Robin Williams), live on the bottom rung of socially conscious, mainstream entertainRobot City, picking up spare parts and barely ments completely devoid of overt propascraping by. The machines unite and rise up ganda. The ideas grew out of story and charagainst the oppressive Ratchet (Greg Kinn- acter, which is true of all of the great political ear), whose plan to sell a new generation of films, from Stanley Kubricks Dr. Strangelove upgrades involves killing off all the old or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb to Jonathan Demmes The robots. Rebels overthrowing a capitalist despot Manchurian Candidate. In Toy Story, the cinematic birthplace of sounds like socialism to me. In fact, Robots isnt the first computer ani- computer animation features, a childs toys mation feature to espouse socialist ideals. If have the ability to spring to life. The toy box the House on Un-American Activities Com- literally will not hold them. These playthings, mittee ever re-emerges, such radicals as Buzz including a reliable old cowboy named Lightyear and Rodney Copperbottom will Woody (Tom Hanks) and an intergalactic upstart named Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), surely be called to testify. As HUAC and the Hollywood Ten so live as an extended family, as if transported painfully illustrated in the late 40s and 50s, from a 60s hippy commune. Freedom and movies and politics have always had an self-determination as commodities make explosive relationship. The Hollywood Ten them a direct threat to the free-market syswere left-leaning screenwriters and former tem.

In computer-animated movies, political subversion reaches to infinity and beyond

Such subversive ideas must have escaped the mind of Hanks, whos always been an outspoken critic of the bad science of socialist economics. For an altogether politically different take on freethinking toys, see Joe Dantes fun but fascistic Small Soldiers. Three years after Toy Story, Dreamworks released Antz, the mother of all computeranimated socialist films. Z (Woody Allen) is a comically self-effacing worker ant stricken with a queen-size case of neuroses. He wants a life beyond slave labor for himself and his coworkers, embodied in his search for a mythical promised land known as Insectopia. In the army, Z befriends Barbatus (Danny Glover), a weary foot soldier, who gets decapitated in a devastating battle sequence. Barbatus sudden, senseless death is a powerful anti-war statement worthy of Johnny Got His Gun. Z inspires his fellow worker ants to rebel against the tyrannical General Mandible (Gene Hackman), ending in a revolution. In Antz, heroism and self-sacrifice become synonymous with socialist ideals. While Robots, Toy Story and Antz share political sensibilities, they mostly stand apart from other computer animation features. Two are downright pro-capitalist: Monsters Inc., which depicts the humanization of a giant corporation, and A Shark Tale, whose underwater frames are painted with indiscrete corporate advertisements. Robots is now playing at South Wind 12 Theatres, 3433 Iowa St. Toy Story and Antz are available on DVD.

Images courtesy of www.google.com

Toy Story II

*UHDW 6SHFLDOV
Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun:
623 Vermont
-$2.50 Import Bottles\$2 Captains
$2.50 Shots of Petrone and Cabo Wabo Tequila-

1/2 Price Appetizers $2 23oz Domestic Draws $4 Reubens $3 Crown Royal Drinks

$4 Domestic Pitchers $6 Import Pitchers

$3 Double Bacardis 2 for 1 burgers $2 Goldschlager Shots 2 for 1 Wells $50 Domestic Draws DJ NicK Redell $4 Chicken Strip Baskets $2 Domestic Bottles $6 Philly cheeseseaks $3 Jager Bombs

$1.50 Wells

$1 Domestic Draws
$5 Red, White, & Bleu burgers

All Pitchers $5 $.25 Wings

Buy 1 Get 1 Free Burgers 22 Jayplay 03.17.05

with this coupon exp. 3/18

LISTEN
Image courtesy www.amazon.com

Aaron Beckum
A Real Resistance
Torque Records
For his debut effort Aaron Beckum is taking the world onto his shoulders. This album is quirky as hell and just makes you feel comfortable with wearing sweatpants and rocking out with the windows down. Beckums confidence rolls off his tongue in his sharpened lyrics. The melodies are based around a minimalist structure that does well to stay out of the way of this voice of reason that the world is going to come to love. Give me a suit with pockets on the inside cause I still have ideas I need to hide.

These Enzymes
Henry
Doghouse
So two of the dudes from the All American Rejects got sick of wallowing in all of their cash and thought it would be cute to start a hardcore band. This amazing amazingness is the amazing result. The EP is five songs too long and I only got a dollar for it at CD Warehouse, which didnt even cover the tax on my double cheeseburger. These boys should stick to TRL and stop clogging the used hardcore CD market. Grade: CRyan McBee Ryan McBee

Kasabian
Kasabian
Named after the woman who was the driver for the Manson familys infamous trip to Roman Polanskis house in 1969; Kasabian rode in on the last wave of British bands after marching to the top of the charts overseas. And it did so with an upturned nose and overall disdain for any or all of their contemporaries (straight from the hard streets of rural England, that is). The band stands on the premise of a musical revolution by referencing various revolutionaries and preaching live for today and music is life ideals. It combines guerilla imagery with socially provoking lyrics to fuel its

ambiguous revolution. With its selftitled debut, Kasabian blends catchy Brit pop/rock with techno to form something that sounds like Oasis meets Prodigy. The band combines driving beats, catchy hooks, punchy riffs and swirling effects. The music, though catchy, stems mostly from the late 80s dance scene and is hardly as progressive as it is supposed to be. Kasabian has the attitude and the ambition, but they could use some credibility. Listen once, shake your booty, maybe groove a bit, dont take seriously, discard. Grade: D+

Grade: B+

Joe Sibinski
Image courtesy www.houseofjames.com Image courtesy www.musicoutfitter.com

Online Courses OR 1st Five Week Session

May 24 to June 30

8 Week Session
May 24 to July 21

At Washburn University

2nd Five Week Session

July 5 to August 4

Summer 2005
(785) 231-1010

www.washburn.edu

Video games
All images courtesy of games.yahoo.com

God of War
PS2
When Devil May Cry 3 came out a few weeks ago, action adventure games seemed to have found a new champion. The game combined all of the best elements of the genre and rolled them into one tight package, leaving little room for improvement. What a difference a few weeks can make. Enter God of War, Sonys new king-ofaction adventure game. The game is centered around Kratos, a former Spartan soldier, and his quest for revenge on the Greek god of war, Ares. Taking place in ancient Greece, much of its appeal comes from its wonderful use of Greek mythology. Dozens of gods and monsters from classic Greek works are represented here, most of them with some sort of new and interesting twist. The gameplay itself is also exceptionally well done. The combat is fast-paced and strategic enough to warrant more

Star Wars: Republic Commando

Xbox, PC
At first I only wanted to play Star Wars: Republic Commando because part of the story takes place in the third movie. I had also just stopped playing Brothers in Arms and I didnt know if I was ready to do another squad-based first-person shooter, but after learning how to run my squad and which grenades do what Republic Commando became a really intense experience in the Star Wars universe. The combat was fun and I always found destroying a droid dispenser challenging and rewarding. One thing I really hate in games is escort missions. I hate guarding people, but my squad actually did a better job than me as long as they didnt get overzealous. Each of the three members of the squad developed a personality throughout the game and their actions in combat reflected that personality. Scorch liked to throw grenades. Sev would charge a horde of battle droids and Fixer would always shoot something that snuck up on me.

Im not saying the game is without fault. The levels were linear and felt repetitive, even my squad mates agree. Sev said, How many hangers do they need, and Scorch replied, What can I say? Wookies like hangers. And the most annoying situation is when your squad suddenly decides to stop what they were doing and stand around. I really hated it when someone would abandon a turret or stop snipping because the immediate threat is over. The multiplayer is boring even on Xbox Live and after five minutes of it I went back to Halo 2. Even with its faults, I liked the way the Star Wars universe looked from the perspective of a clone. I didnt have any Jedi powers. I wasnt an ace pilot and I never once saw a light saber. The world was dirty and dark. The story was cool, except the ending didnt sit right with me, and I did see the beginning of what looked like a major battle in Episode III. Grade: B+ Dan Hoyt

than a little skill. Timed buttonsequence minigames often pop up during fights, giving the game a unique rhythm-style twist. Additionally, welldesigned puzzles are dispersed throughout the games areas just often enough to keep things interesting. Even the games presentation is superb. First-rate character models and animation meet with detailed environments to round out the graphical package. Coupled with the wonderful soundtrack and some of the best cutscenes in recent memory, God of War is truly a showpiece for the PS2. Overall, God of War is so good that its hard to find fault with it. The bar has been raised. This is the new standard for action adventure gaming. Grade: A

Andrew Campbell

Tekken 5
PS2
The King of the Iron Fist is back with its fifth tournament. All of the veterans from the last game have returned with a few new faces to compete. Tekken 5 comes with stellar gameplay and great fighting environments. After his final fights with his father, Kazuya, and grandfather, Heihachi, Jin grows his black wings and flees the temple of Honmaru. Soon, JACK robots come crashing down into the temple, leaving Kazuya and Heihachi to deal with them. At first the two battle together as father and son, but suddenly, Kazuya throws Heihachi at the JACKS and flees the scene. The temple then explodes. The main premise of the gameplay is the same: You pick one of the fighters and play with him through the tournament. In story mode, you uncover what it is theyre fighting for, whether it be for money or respect. The fighting engine isnt as flashy as Street Fighter or Guilt Gear X. You dont really use special moves like fireballs with most of the characters. The fighting is more realistic, using karate, tae kwon do and capoeira and relies mostly on

Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Bose

PS2
Xenosaga is one of those games that makes you feel just like youre inside a dark theatre watching a sci-fi flick, and not a bad one at that. There are so many cut-scenes in this game youll be leaning back in your chair watching the story unfold rather than having control over your characters. Its not quite as annoying as in Metal Gear Solid 2. The story is complicated and has its share of plot twists and craziness to keep you entertained. You have to keep track of several characters in this epic RPG. Each playable one has his or her own attacks, but any one of them can learn skills from points earned during battle. The battle system is seemingly standard at first, but after playing a while youll see that it can be used in various ways to take out your enemies. You can

have a character attack normally, cast a spell (if they know any) and even team up with another character to perform combo moves. Figuring out the nuances of the battle system is probably the most important thing in the game so you can successfully defeat bosses and advance the story. Its not an easy task, but for any RPG game fan Xenosaga II will provide hours of entertainment. Grade: B-

Nick Finnegan

combos to deal heavy damage to opponents. The fighting environments have also improved. Now when you crash into obstacles, not only does it still take away some health, but it also changes the environment, leaving broken walls and crushed pavement. Tekken 5 has added a new feature that comes from the pages of Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution. You can customize characters: changing their names, buying them new gear and altering their appearance. Also with each fight you win, you have the ability to go up in rank and fight harder opponents. Tekken 5 includes the first three Tekken games and a minigame called Tekken: Devil Within where you take control of Jin Kazama in a Streets of Rage-esque game to unlock the history of the Mishima family. Tekken 5 is another great all-around fighting game. I wish the character endings were better, but its still worth purchasing. Grade: A

Chris Moore

My younger siblings turned me into a responsible older sister, even at the age of 6

Illustration by Scott Drummond

The little mother in me

The day my brother was born my
life changed forever. I was not quite 6 years old, but his little life influenced mine tremendously. I drew a heart poster nearly the size of my body to give to him in the hospital. I used markers to fill the poster with sporadic squares of red, blue and green around the words, I Love My Little By Lynn Hamilton, Jayplay writer Brother Seth. From the moment I met him I became his big sister and little mother. In some ways my childhood stopped then. Some little grownup in the 6-yearold me wanted to take care of this other person. I did my own things too; I had my friends and was an aspiring gymnast. But my driving purpose was to be a role model for Seth. I did the same things two years later when my sister Rachel was born. My mom appreciated my help. She had remarried a few years before Seth was born, and then after Rachel was born we had six kids living in the house a seventh was at college. She never asked me to help with the kids; I just wanted to. By the time I was in third grade, I baby-sat Seth and Rachel and could cook mac and cheese for dinner. My mom still tells people that at the age of 10, I could take care of two babies, change diapers, cook dinner and clean. I wasnt the youngest anymore, and I loved the responsibility.

Rachel and I shared a room when she was 1 and I was 9. I didnt mind making space for her crib and I loved to bathe her, put her in her pajamas and tuck her in. Seth adored me and loved my attention. We played games together, read books, and I entertained him with my latest gymnastic moves. Seth and Rachels lives gave mine purpose and made me feel important. Eight years of taking care of my brother and sister turned me into a full-blown perfectionist by the time I reached high school. I wanted to get good grades and succeed in sports. I accomplished both of these goals. My cross-country team won state my sophomore year, and I was valedictorian of my class. I never got a detention at school or a grounding at home. My mom didnt have to remind me to do my homework or laundry. She didnt have to pack my lunch, remind me of school pictures or sign me up for the ACTs. I decided to come to the University of Kansas on my own. I sent in my application, scholarship essays and financial aid without help. I didnt need it. I was different than a lot my high school friends who needed their moms to organize their lives. I was my own person. During orientation at the University, while most parents browsed the information fair to learn about campus services for

their kids, my mom sat outside and waited on me to come back from enrolling. It never occurred to her to get information for me because I always did it for myself. Now she acknowledges, I wasnt the parent, you were. I dont feel resentment about this because its who I am. I am confident, independent, organized and responsible. I dont miss deadlines or forget things. I rarely ask people to do me favors. Every winter I dread the snow because my car tends to get stuck, and I hate having to ask someone to drive me. I hate the feeling that I need someone else to help me. I like to take care of myself and everyone else because thats the way I grew up. Seth just turned 16. He can drive now. I tell him every day to wear his seatbelt and be careful. I drive the three hours home to Oxford to watch him run the football in his high school games and am his biggest fan and loudest cheerleader when he hurdles during track every spring. Rachel is 14. She is a KU fanatic and will become a Jayhawk in less than five years. She is a scrapper on the basketball court and a leader to her teammates. I do everything I can to support them. They are like my children, and my mom will tell you that I raised them, too. I must admit, they turned out pretty darn good.

lhamilton@kansan.com

03.31.05 Jayplay

23

Buy 1 get 1 FREE HOUSE MARGARITAS

www.roadsidetacos.com

Buy 1 get 1 FREE HOUSE MARGARITAS 1/2 price APPETIZERS $2 Boulevard Pints $4 Bacardi Dbl $5 Miller Pitcher Rapper Tour 80'S RETRO NIGHT!, $2 Captain Morgan Drinks, $100 Best Retro Outfit, NO COVER BEFORE 10 PM!, DJ Proof $3.50 23 oz Margaritas $3.50 Double Vodkas

Buy 1 get 1 FREE HOUSE MARGARITAS

www.roadsidetacos.com

Buy 1 get 1 FREE HOUSE MARGARITAS

www.roadsidetacos.com

Buy 1 get 1 FREE HOUSE MARGARITAS

www.roadsidetacos.com

Buy 1 get 1 FREE HOUSE MARGARITAS

www.roadsidetacos.com

Buy 1 get 1 FREE HOUSE MARGARITAS

www.roadsidetacos.com

$2.75 Imp. Bottle $1 Kami Shots $4 Captain Dbls

$2 Mc Ultra $4 Smirnoff Dbl $5 Miller Pitcher

$2 Screwdriver $3.50 Super Prem. Bottle $3.75 Bloody Mary FREE POOL 12-2

2-4-1 Well Single $3.75 Dom. Gusto $1 Sex on the Beach FREE POOL 12-2 SIN SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT! $2 Absolut Drinks NO COVER!

$2.25 Dom. Bottle $4 Long Island $1 Fuzzy Shot FREE POOL 12-2 $5 Miller Pitcher
TWO DOLLAR DOUBLE TUESDAYS!, $2 Jumbo Margaritas, $2 Socolime & Jager Shots, NO

$4.00 Jim Bean Dbl $2 Ice 101 Shot FREE POOL 12-2

FREE POOL 12-2 LADIES NIGHT! NO COVER FOR ALL LADIES ALL NIGHT! $2 U-Call-It DJ Bobbi Rock

DOUBLE DOUBLE! $2 Double Wells NO COVER BEFORE 10 PM! DJ Burke

www.liquidlawrence.com

COVER!
ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLES NIGHT!, $2 Cosmo Martinis, NO COVER BEFORE 10 PM!, DJ Stranger, PROFESSIONAL HYPNOTIST! 10pm-Come

Jager Bombs & 23 oz Green Beer $2

$2 Domestic Bottles

$2 All 23oz Draws

$2 Almost Anything!

$2 All 23oz Draws

$2 All Bottles and Shots

$1 Shots $2.25 Bottle Special $1.75 Wells

$2.25 Bottle Special $1 Shots

$2.25 Bottle Special $1 Shots

$2.25 Bottle Special $1 Shots

$1 off All Imports

$2.25 Bottle Special $1 Shots

$1.50 Boulevard Wheat and Pale Ale Pints

$2.00 Bacardi $2.00 any bottle $5.oo Grilled Chicken Sanwiches

$2.oo Pounders $2.00 Captains $5.00 Philly's

$2.50 32oz. Big Beers $3.00 Vodka and energy drinks $5.00 Chicken Strips

$5.00 Pitchers $2.50 Bloody Marys $5.00 Burgers

$2.00 Domestic Bottles $2.00 Bottles $0.25 cent Wings

$2.00 U.V. Vodka Cocktails $1.50 Domestic Draws Buy 1 entree, get 1 free

$3.00 Calls $3.00 Domestic Pitchers 1/2 Price Appetizers

$6 Boulevard Pitchers

$5 off Wine Bottles 1/2 price Wine Glasses

$1 off Ethiopian Beers

$2 Bloody Mary's & Marias

$2.50 Margaritas

$2 Domestic Bottles

$2 Wells

$2.95 Jager Bombs $2.25 Jack Daniels $2 Smifnoff Vodka

Lunch Special - $4.99 Chicken Fried Steak Happy Hour Appetizers 4-6 p.m. $6 Philly Cheesesteaks $1.50 Wells $2.50 Domestic Bottles $3 Jager Bombs

$2.50 Rolling Rock Bottles $2.50 Rock Green Light Bottles

$2 Captain Morgan Drinks Wings: 10 for $4 20 for $7 40 for $14

$3 Vodka and Energy Drinks $4.99 Chicken Finger Basket

Tower Tuesday! $7 2 Liter Towers $2 Smirnoff Flavors 1/2 Price Burgers

$2.50 Corona, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo, Pacifico $2 Parrot Bay Drinks

$4 Chicken Strip Baskets 2 for 1 Wells DJ Nick Redell 50 Domestic Draws

$5 Red, White, & Bleu Burgers $1 Domestic Draws $2 Domestic Big Beers

25 Wings All Pitchers $5

1/2 Price Appetizers $2.50 Import Bottles $2 Captains $2.50 shots of Petrone and Cabo Wabo Tequila

$4 Reubens $2 23oz Domestic Draws $3 Crown Royal Drinks

2 for 1 Burgers $4 Domestic Pitchers $6 Import Pitchers $2 Goldschlager Shots $3 Bacardi Drinks

$1 dom. draws $1.75 dom. liters $2.25 micro&import draws $4 micro&import liters $3 calls and premiums

$1.50 High Life $3 Rolling Rock pounders

$2 Rolling Rock

$1.50 PBR & Busch cans $2 High Life Tallboys Live Music!

$1 domestics $1.50 micros $1.75 imports

$2 domestic bottles

$2 wells

Live Music!

$2.25 domestic bottles

$2.50 bicardi flavors

$3 bloody's $1 PBRs

$1.75 domestic pints

$2 wells

$1.75 domestic pints $2.75 big uns