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at home on her computer, shes on her portable version. According to the web information company Alexa, Pinterest is ranked the 28th most popular site in the United States, as of Thursday evening. Women under the age of 34 account for the majority of the sites traffic. Pinterest users claim that once theyre in, theyre hooked. It will definitely take hours away from your day, Raymond said. One audience Pinterest has failed to reach is the male population. Although this population does exist, according to statistics from Alexa.com, men are greatly underrepresented, as there is only a small number of them participating in the pinning revolution. For Tim Turkalo, a junior from Topeka, it was a lack of interest. He also said that none of his male friends have a Pinterest either. Even though the male audience hasnt caught on to the newest social media site, Pinterests popularity has continued to rise, jumping from the 30th to the 28th most popular site in the U.S. within 24 hours, according to Alexa.com. Edited by Corinne Westeman

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While Facebook is still the leader in the social media world, the virtual pinboard site, Pinterest, is claiming its own stake on the charts. Pinterest has a variety of uses, from decorating a home to planning a wedding. Users take photos and ideas that they find on the web and pin it to their virtual pinboard. They can also view other peoples pinboards. When Im bored, I get on there and see my friends and what they are pinning, said Kristen Hastert, a junior from Olathe. Hastert was invited by friends to join Pinterest two months ago. Pinterest is currently invitation-only. And it may be the private aspect that makes Pinterest so appealing. Tera Raymond, a freshman from Colby, said the invitation made her wonder what the big deal was. I think it makes you want it more, Raymond said. Raymond has had a Pinterest account since April 2011 and uses it for cooking and craft ideas. She said she also has a Pinterest application for her iPod, and when shes not pinning

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100 strangers no longer

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dsnyder@kansan.com Have a look around. You can see that the streets and sidewalks are teeming with characters, mysterious strangers. In each sidestep and passing glance there is a story that goes untold; a story forgotten. For many, it is rare that we divert from our daily routine in an effort to speak to someone new. However, Chelsey Jankord, a freshman from Manhattan, made such an effort after she arrived in Lawrence last fall to begin her first semester as a Jayhawk. Jankord recalls one of her biggest challenges during her first semester, a challenge that many new students face. I wasnt meeting people, she said. I was kind of going through people withdrawals. Determined to overcome her situation she turned to the Internet. Jankord began to scour through blogs and websites in search of a solution to her problem. Her search first brought her to the 365 Project, an initiative in which participants take one photograph each day for an entire year. A lot of people I knew were doing the 365 Project so I decided to do something more original, she said. Relentlessly, she continued to search until finally she came across something that was new to her and grabbed her attention. Unlike the 365 Project, 100 Strangers is a project that requires socialization. The first objective of

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t h e activity is to approach one hundred strangers and ask them to share a personal story. People have told me simple things, like how they skipped class, Jankord said. An elderly couple that I met by Potter Lake told me their life story. The second half of the project is taking the photo (with persmission) of the strangers who shared their story. While meeting new people and collecting the stories of strangers was appealing to Jankord, it was the second half of the project that intrigued her most of all. This project stood out to me because I wanted to do something that involved photography, Jankord said. She had hoped to be admitted to the School of the Arts to study photography, but was declined. 100 Strangers became an opportunity for her to pursue her love of art as well as to build confidence and overcome the difficulties of meeting new people. Setting out and onto campus
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with her camera, Jankord started out strong. Though she discovered right away that people werent used to being approached, she found most people were more than willing to talk about themselves. I think what shes doing is pretty courageous, daring, Teron Gaumer said after sharing a story with Jankord and becoming one of her strangers. She remembers not being very nervous in the beginning. It was when I got my first rejection that I first got nervous, she said. Often times it is this fear of rejection that stunts our bravery and keeps us from meeting new people. Overcoming her nerves, Jankord has continued to collect strangers and has now documented the photographs and stories of nearly twenty strangers. It really helped me get out there and meet people, she said. Jankord is not the only student on campus participating in the project. Collin Baffa, a senior from

Olathe and a participant in 100 Strangers, thinks it has a lot of social relevance. Its a neat learning tool with an online community where people encourage you and you can learn from them. Baffa, much like Jankord, began the project as a way to grow as a photographer and to break out of social timidity. In day to day life you walk past so many people and you just have a brief encounter, you dont even notice them, he said. Now Im stopping people and getting to know them and its interesting because theyre often a lot more friendly than you would think. According to the 100 Strangers page on Flickr, there are currently more than 7,000 participants. For more information about 100 Strangers, including portfolios of the projects participants, you can visit www.100strangers. com and www.flickr.com/ groups/100strangers. Edited by Anna Allen

Kody Collins, a sophomore from Overland Park, enjoys a non-alcoholic White Russian while dressed in character as The Dude during The Big Lebowski night at Jaybowl on Thursday. Students enjoyed free popcorn and bowling while watching the movie.

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Theyve got shoes, but if youve got your own, bring em. Cosmic bowling at 10 p.m. at the Jaybowl in the Union.

Todays Weather

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

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There is a Ramen Noodles theme park and museum in Yokohama, Japan. Opened in 1994, it includes a ramen video game arcade and a gallery of

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Saturday
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NewS MaNageMeNt editor-in-chief Ian Cummings Managing editor Lisa Curran aDVeRtISINg MaNageMeNt Business manager Garrett Lent Sales manager Korab Eland NewS SectIoN eDItoRS art director Hannah Wise News editor Laura Sather copy chiefs Marla Daniels Dana Meredith Alexandra Esposito Jennifer DiDonato Designers Stephanie Schulz Hannah Wise Bailey Atkinson Megan Boxberger Nikki Wentling opinion editor Alexis Knutsen photo editor Chris Bronson Sports editor Max Rothman associate sports editor Matt Galloway Sports web editor Mike Vernon Special sections editor Kayla Banzet web editor Laura Nightengale aDVISeRS
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Friday, Jan. 27

Forecaster: Cissy Orzulak and Stacia Gudmonson, KU Atmospheric Science

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Lawrence, the windy city.

Here comes the sun.

The weekly calendar

Saturday, Jan. 28
what: Workshop: Folded and Sewn: Create Four Books wheRe: Watson Library, Lawrence wheN: 8:30 a.m. aBoUt: For $15 at the door, learn how to bind your own books. what: Mens Basketball vs. Iowa State wheRe: Ames, Iowa wheN: 1 p.m. aBoUt: Another Big 12 match-up; catch it on ESPN.

Sunday, Jan. 28
what: Chiara String Quartet wheRe: Lied Center of Kansas, Lawrence wheN: 2 p.m. aBoUt: A string quartet brings contemporary and classic music with flare to the Lied Center what: Film Festival: Urban Palimpsest Destruction and Renewal wheRe: Commons, Spooner Hall, Lawrence wheN: 3 p.m. aBoUt: Check out a series of different movies about urban environments what: Lecture: Why Presidents Succeed. Why They Fail. wheRe: Dole Institute of Politics, Lawrence wheN: 3 p.m. aBoUt: Dole Institute director Richard Norton Smith talks about the successes and failures of past commanders-in-chief

Monday, Jan. 29
what: Open Mic Night WHERE: The Bottleneck, Lawrence WHEN: 9 p.m. ABOUT: Hear what could be the next big hits; the event is 18+

what: Final Friday wheRe: Various downtown venues, Lawrence wheN: 5 p.m. aBoUt: Hit up places such as Signs of Life to check out whats new in art. what: Opera: The Tale of Die Zauberflote wheRe: William Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall, Lawrence wheN: 7:30 p.m. aBoUt: KU School of Music presents an adapted Mozart classic. what: Cosmic Bowling wheRe: Jaybowl, Kansas Union, Lawrence wheN: 10 p.m. aBoUt: Bringing some glowsticks may not be a bad idea.

what: WWE Raw Supershow WHERE: Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo. WHEN: 7:15 p.m. ABOUT: Professional wrestlers throw down at the Sprint Center

what: Womens Basketball vs. Baylor wheRe: Waco, Texas wheN: 7 p.m. aBoUt: Going against the No. 1 team in the nation; go to KUAthletics.com to listen to game coverage.

what: Karaoke Idol: Anything But Clothes theme WHERE: Jazzhaus, Lawrence WHEN: 10 p.m. ABOUT: Put on a costume and come out to serenade the Jazzhaus

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Crafters work alongside one another at the Craftsy Meet-up Party at the Spencer Art Museum Thursday evening. The crafters shared their projects as they talked and enjoyed snacks and drinks with one another.

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investigation that has led to charges against three men with Walker ties. The governor denies wrongdoing and says he hasnt been contacted by prosecutors, but it comes at a politically sensitive time for him, as he is trying to stave off an effort to recall him. It is illegal for public workers, while engaged in their official duties, to raise funds or otherwise work on political campaigns or use their public workspaces to do so. During work hours, Rindfleisch exchanged more than 1,000 emails with Walker campaign officials from early February through early July 2010, averaging more than 10 per day, prosecutors contend. Rindfleischs attorney, Franklyn Gimbel, said she plans to plead not guilty. Associated Press

walkers staff charged with illegal fundraising

MILWAUKEE Two women who were on Republican Gov. Scott Walkers staff when he was the Milwaukee County executive were charged Thursday with engaging in political fundraising while at work, becoming the fourth and fifth people with ties to Walker charged as part of a corruption investigation. Kelly Rindfleisch, Walkers deputy chief of staff before he became governor in 2011, is charged with four felony counts of misconduct in office. Darlene Wink, who was Walkers county constituent services coordinator, faces two misdemeanor counts of political solicitation by a public employee. The charges stem from a Milwaukee County District Attorneys office

Student pays more than $200 for a doughnut

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cirillas robbed, police searching for suspects

Lawrence police are searching for suspects after a robbery Thursday afternoon at Cirillas on West 23rd Street. Police responded to a panic alarm around 3:18 p.m. and received voice confirmation of a robbery. A store employee said a white man with a handgun and a white woman, who did not appear to have a weapon, entered the store. Both appeared to be in their late 20s. The man demanded cash from the female cashier and the woman took

merchandise. The two suspects fled in a passenger type car, Lawrence Police Sgt. Trent McKinley said. The employee did not get a description of the vehicle, but police are examining security tape for additional information. We are reviewing tape for a description of the car and a better description of the male and female, McKinley said. No one was injured in the process of the robbery and no customers were present. Rachel Salyer

POWELL, Wyo. A 19-year-old college student accused of swiping a doughnut in Wyoming is going to be paying a pretty penny for that pastry. The Northwest Trail reports that Zach ODell has agreed to pay a $200 fine, $10 in court costs and 79 cents to cover the cost of the doughnut. ODell was accused of eating the treat in Blairs Market in Powell on Nov. 28 and leaving without paying for it. He was charged with shoplifting. Attorney Sandra Kitchen says she has deferred the prosecution, and the charge will be dismissed in six months if ODell stays out of trouble. The Trail reports that ODell declined to comment. The Northwest College student has been studying criminal justice. Associated Press

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Information based off the Douglas county booking recap. arrested Wednesday at 10:15 p.m. on suspicion of battery, criminal damage to property less than $1,000 and assault of a law enforcement officer. Bond was not set. rested Wednesday at 12:32 p.m. on suspicion of obstructing the legal process. Bond was set at $750.

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rested Thursday at 4:25 a.m. on suspicion of criminal trespassing and criminal damage to property. Bond was set at $200. rested Thursday at 2:20 a.m. on suspicion of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct. Bond was not set. rested Thursday at 2:18 a.m. on suspicion of assault, aggravated assault and disorderly conduct. Bond was not set.

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A 23-year-old Lawrence man was ar-

A 24-year-old Lawrence man was ar-

A 31-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Wednesday at 8:28 a.m. on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, possession of an open container, no proof of liability insurance and no drivers license. Bond was set at $500.
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Iran will discuss compromises

to revive talks with the U.S. and other world powers, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday, but suggested that Tehrans foes will have Ahmadinejad to make compromises to prevent negotiations from again collapsing in stalemate. Irans insistence that it will never give up uranium enrichment the process that makes material for reactors as well as weapons scuttled negotiations a year ago

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and still looms as a potential deal breaker even as tougher Western sanctions target Irans critical oil exports. The European Unions foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton had welcomed the proposals to restart talks possibly in Turkey but urged Tehran to bring some concrete issues to talk about. It is very important that it is not just about words. A meeting is not an excuse, a meeting is an opportunity and I hope that they will seize it, she said Monday in Brussels as the 27-nation bloc adopted its toughest measures yet on Iran with an oil embargo and freeze of the countrys central bank assets.

Mexican lawmakers suspect spies

several Mexican lawmakers offices turned up recording equipment, leading legislators to believe they have been spied on for years, a congressman said Wednesday. Congressman Armando Rios said security personnel found microphones and other devices that seemed to have been installed years ago. Some of the equipment has newer technology, but other devices are from a long time ago, which leads us to believe they were installed years ago, said Rios, a member of the leftist Democratic Revolution Party, or PRD. Rios said the offices of key com-

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mittees and of several lawmakers from different political parties were bugged. What is at stake is the vulnerability of the legislature, of one of the powers of the union, Rios said. Congress president Guadalupe Acosta, also of the PRD, on Tuesday filed a complaint with federal prosecutors, who opened an investigation. Acosta wouldnt identify the lawmakers who were being spied on or who he thinks was behind the espionage. Rios blamed the government of President Felipe Calderon, who belongs to the conservative National Action Party, or PAN.

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Russian cargo ship has lifted off

Russias space agency says an unmanned cargo ship carrying 2.6 tons of supplies and equipment has lifted off for the international Space Station. Roskosmos says the Progress M-14M blasted off early Thursday from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan atop a Soyuz-U booster rocket. The ship is scheduled to dock at the space station early Saturday with a cargo of oxygen, food, scientific equipment and gifts for the crew. The space stations six members include three Russians, two Americans and a Dutchman. The decade-old station is orbiting about 225 miles (360 kilometers) above Earth and consists of 13 modules.

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Elephants now poached for meat

BANGKoK Thailands revered national symbol, the elephant, may face a new threat of extinction: being poached not just for their tusks, but for their meat. Two wild elephants were found slaughtered last month in a national park in western Thailand, alerting authorities to the new practice of consuming elephant meat The poachers took away the elephants sex organs and trunks ... for human consumption, Damrong Phidet, director-general of Thailands wildlife agency, told The Associated Press. Consuming elephant meat is not common in Thailand, but some Asian cultures believe consuming animals reproductive organs can boost sexual prowess.
Poaching elephants is banned, and trafficking or possessing poached animal parts also is illegal. Elephant tusks are sought in the illegal ivory trade, and baby wild elephants are sometimes poached to be trained for talent shows. Soraida Salwala, the founder of Friends of the Asian Elephant foundation, said a full grown pair of tusks could be sold from 1 million to 2 million baht ($31,600 to $63,300), while the estimated value of an elephants penis is more than 30,000 baht ($950). Theres only a handful of people who like to eat elephant meat, but once theres demand, poachers will find it hard to resist the big money, she cautioned.

The Progress M-14M blasts off early Thursday from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The ship carries 2.6 tons of supplies and equipment.

ASSocIAtED PRESS

The Universitys general education is getting revamped to expand learning opportunities and remain competitive with fellow universities. The curriculum rework is part of the greater Bold Aspirations strategic plan announced by the provost last year. We are reforming the core curriculum to ensure that KU students get the best education possible and to ensure that KU graduates remain competitive with graduates from peer institutions, said Libby Johnson, a senior from Lawrence and student body president. My hope is that this reform will assist with our graduation in four years rate and with retention. The reform aims to reduce the number of general education credit hours from 72 for a Bachelor of Arts to 30 to 40 hours for every KU student, said Professor Chris Haufler, special advisor to the provost and chair of the chancellors task force to improve retention and timely graduation. These policies are planned to go into effect for freshmen entering the University during the fall 2013 semester. Those 30 to 40 hours will be designated to achieving six goals laid out by Bold Aspirations for educational development and allow students to more easily obtain a minor, double major and explore other classes. We are developing more flexibility for students to chart their own course, Haufler said. Since many programs are so lockstep, students are unable to take advantage of the huge set of options offered at the University. The ways to obtain these six goals are also flexible, and can be accomplished through a variety of different opportunities. These reforms will help students take part in more out of classroom experiences like studying abroad, interning or researching, said Andrew Toth, senior from Colby and mem-

ber of the Transition Committee, which is responsible for developing the mechanisms of this change further this semester. The reforms mainly apply to the liberal arts and science degree programs where the general education requirement is higher. However, the professional schools will still see their students general education change to incorporate the six goals. The ultimate goal is to foster students with greater global awareness, appreciation for lifelong learning, and a broader set of skills. Part of being a student at the University of Kansas will help you compete better for jobs, Haufler said. We are building a universal foundation of knowledge, skills, and values for all KU students. Students are encouraged to give their input through this process by having conversations with faculty, other students and their student government representatives. Conversation is one of the most important things students can do to make their voices heard, Johnson said. Edited by Nadia Imafidon

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kcipolla@kansan.com Salsa replaced ketchup as Americas top selling condiment in 2000. More than a decade later, the increasing popularity is evident in downtown Lawrence, which is home to a constantly growing number of Mexican and Latin American restaurants. Tapas opened two weeks ago on Massachusetts St., although owner Gustavo Juarez said he initially wanted to avoid opening in Lawrence because of all the competition. After scoping out the other restaurants, he is now less concerned. I dont think we have anybody on this street that has the same thing we make, said Juarez. Although free chips and salsa are standard offerings for Mexican restaurants, Juarez hopes to attract students by offering free tapas, or small portions of food, in the afternoons with drink purchases. Tapas originated in Spain, but was later adopted by other countries, including Mexico, where they are called Botanas. Tapas has also partnered with its neighbor Tonic to increase business. The popular bar wont charge a cover fee on Thursday nights if you have a receipt showing you ate at the new restaurant. Competition for Tapas, Fuzzys Taco Shop, opened in October. Unlike Juarez, owner John Records and his son, Spencer, who manages the restaurant, werent worried about Downtown Lawrences other Mexican and Latin American options.. Were from Texas, where theres a Mexican restaurant at every corner, Spencer Records said. Fuzzys low key, walk-up to order atmosphere sets it apart from many of the sit-down restaurants, as did the style of food, which Records described as Baja West Coast. Despite the increase in competition, La Parilla has thrived for almost 14 years. Owner Subarna Bhattachan, said any restaurant in Lawrence is a competitor not because of population growth, but because Mexican and Latin American restaurants are always particularly threatening. Normally whenever a new restaurant opens up downtown, for the first six weeks we see business drop off a little bit, but then it comes back again, Bhattachan said. Our key to staying in business is consistency, the quality of the product. Students are still loyal to the restaurant, including Erin Carlson, a senior from El Dorado, who appreciates La Parillas inexpensive, high quality food. She also has a theory as to why so many Mexican restaurants have recently popped up. Its a really popular kind of food, Carlson said. You never hear anybody say I hate Mexican food. Edited by Amanda Gage

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pArk City, utah Have breakfast with writer-director so yong kim, tell her how remarkable her new film is, and youll see her put her menu in front of her face in embarrassment. But hearing compliments on the quietly exquisite For Ellen is something the filmmaker is going to have to get used to. its that good. the film, which premiered at the sundance Film Festival this week, stars an excellent paul dano as the hard-edged and distraught Joby, a twenty-something hipster rock performer whos lived only for his music and, on the verge of an unavoidable divorce, has to decide if he can live for something else as well, his young daughter Ellen.

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if the twentysomething guy from the mailroom, your waiter at Mozza and hipster music moguls all seem to be sporting the same haircuttrimmed buzz-cut short on the sides, left long on the top and swept back from the foreheadits not your imagination. its Boardwalk Empire. or, more precisely, its a throwback haircut from prohibition-era America, reintroduced

in all its dapper disheveled-ness by Michael pitts James Jimmy darmody character on the Martin scorsese HBo series. darmody met with an untimely end on last months season 2 finale, but those who ply the tonsorial trade report that the show helped make the retroflavored do the coif du jour among millennial males. its been a popular cut for a good nine months to a year now, says J.p.

Mastey, founder of the Baxter Finley Barber & shop on La Cienega Boulevard. it started getting popular here around the middle of the (shows) first season. A lot of guys will kind of know who the character is even if they dont know his name. But, Mastey says, we know exactly who theyre talking about. supercuts senior artistic director Melanie Ash has noticed the same thing over the last year and a half.

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charla krupp, author and editor, dies at 58

Beauty books come and go, traded for younger models. But Charla krupps How not to Look old has remained a bible for women since its 2008 publication. the book spent 18 weeks on the new york times best-seller list, sold more than 300,000 copies and inspired krupps 2010 follow-up, How to never Look Fat Again, which spent four weeks on the best seller list. Ms. krupp, 58, died of breast cancer on Monday, Jan. 23. she was a resident of Manhattan and sagaponack, n.y., and was married to richard Zoglin, time magazines theater critic and an author. Ms. krupp grew up in wilmette, ill., and graduated from new trier west High school. she then earned a journalism degree with Bronze tablet honors from the university of illinois at urbana-Champaign, where she was editor of the daily illini. she moved to new york to start an internship at Mademoiselle before graduation ceremonies in 1975. over the next few decades, she wrote and edited entertainment and beauty features at Glamour, instyle, shop Etc., More and people stylewatch magazines. she appeared more than 130 times as a today show contributor and lent support to other women in the media. when Cindi Leive, editor in chief of Glamour, started working as an assistant at the magazine, Ms.

krupp was entertainment editor. And i thought she was perhaps the most capital-F-fabulous person i had ever met, Leive said. she got highlights before anyone i knew did. she got her nails done on a weekly basis before anyone i knew got regular manicures. there was a signed picture of her and Madonna together on her desk and she had special light bulbs in her lamps and feathers in the decor. i just thought she was the most glamorous person i had ever seen, and nothing i ever encountered of her after that changed my mind. A self-described beauty addict, Ms. krupp loved little luxuries and became Glamours beauty director. But the thing that hit you about Charla when you worked with her was what a hard worker she was, Leive said. she was this beautiful woman interviewing celebrities, getting fantastic beauty treatments, and yet she would literally be sitting cross-legged in her office chair at 9 oclock .

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Gender equality not yet a reality in U.S.

am a feminist, but that doesnt mean Ive burned all my bras or I hate men (ask my boyfriend.) It doesnt mean I believe we were all birthed from Mother Earth and somehow females are imminently superior to males. It doesnt even mean I think we, as men and women, inherently the same. Like any life philosophy, there are a hundred and one versions of feminism. In my mind, its pretty simple. Men and women are different. We experience society, culture and even heart attacks in different ways. Whether you believe in the science that says we think or feel differently, we are biologically dissimilar. But as people, were equal. We deserve the same rights and the same opportunities. In this country, weve made enormous steps toward making that a reality beginning back in 1920. Here, unlike many countries, women have the right to vote.

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Geology 101 a class you pay a lot of money for, just to spend hours talking about rocks. exciting. im from Wisconsin. This whole nocoat-in-January thing is even stranger to me. The look on peoples faces when they realize the daisy Hill bus is full... Priceless. i keep getting excited when my teacher says cleavage. Then i remember that i am in geology class. i cant decide if im gaining weight or shrinking my clothes in the dryer. everyone complains about frat packs...im more concerned about frat herds. #Budigisout The only people cooler than Hashingers Van Helsing kid are Templins dueling Jedis... My name may not be Luna, but i sure know how to Lovegood. Beating Missouri makes it ok to cheer for oklahoma State. you published two FFAs by one person yesterday. He talked about it all day. editors note: Guys, its not classy to annoy people by telling them how many FFAs youve had in one day. does anyone know where i can find my dignity? i seem to have misplaced it.

Women can run for office. They can, and do, pursue higher education. They run businesses, raise families and have legal rights to properties and children. In too many parts of the world, women are undervalued, disregarded, or abused. Women are ornaments, property, victims or wards. They are aborted, beaten, enslaved, or oppressed. They often suffer the brunt of war, of tyranny, of violence. Its easy to look at the U.S. and give ourselves a big pat on the back for having recognized women deserve better. And our accomplishments should be applauded and modeled. But we must recognize our nation is not the end-all and be-all when it comes to womens issues. As times progresses, issues become about more than suffrage or violence. They incorporate unpaid labor, discrimination in the workplace, sex

By Danielle Onions
donions@kansan.com

trafficking and single motherhood. American women still earn less than American men, a lot less. Female veterans present new problems in terms of reintegration, post traumatic stress disorder, unemployment, and homelessness. In the U.S., according to the Department of Justice, 25 percent of women experience domestic violence. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 20 percent of American women have been raped at least once. In the U.S., families headed by single women

constitute a significant portion of there arent equal numbers of men families living in poverty. Just twelve and women in positions of power. Fortune 500 companies are run by Male or female, any representative women. The United States House of can advocate for a population of Representatives and Senate, respec- which he or she is not a member. The problem is that tively, are 16.8 those percent and 17 This is not a simple game issues inlike previlisted the percent women. The U.S. ranks of numbers. im not push- ous paragraph are 69th globally ing for gender quotas in messy and comfor percentage government or business plex. They require analysis, evaluaof women in because thats a super- tion, and then acg ov e r n m e nt , tied with Turk- ficial solution to a much tion. Theyre not menistan. If you more complex problem. glamorous and they wont be easy need to put this to solve, but if the into perspective, Afghanistan ranks 30th in the U.S. is to stake a claim as a global leader in womens rights, they must world. This is not a simple game of num- be addressed. bers. Im not pushing for gender quotas in government or business Danielle Onions is a junior in political scibecause thats a superficial solution ence and women, gender and to a much more complex problem. sexuality studies from Shawnee. The problem isnt necessarily that

dont whine about Fraser and Summerfields elevators if youre too lazy to take the stairs. dear architectural engineers, its not our fault you chose the wrong major. Love, Liberal Arts students To the hot guy in my lab who said hes going to need to count on me this semester...yes. yes. you can count on me. yeah, if i had basketball players in my class, id throw myself instead of newspaper. i wish i could smoke a cigar on campus and not feel like a jackass. i really need to stop going to dollar night when i have class at 9am. My professors going to fail me solely on my appearance. To the architectural engineer who posted in ffa yesterday: admire your dedication, ill see you at the cave. Also, drinks are on me. chick-Fil-A...i just cant quit you! - everyone yes, you did just see me frightened by and triping over my own shadow. Go ahead, judge. youll be next... The FFA editor must have had a bad experience with frat guys, nothing but bad things about them get it. editors note: i have nothing against frat guys, but no one ever writes anything nice about them. i hate trying to explain to someone who doesnt go to KU how important and exciting it is to get a post in the FFA. Ah bloody hell, here starts the my major is harder than your major battle in the FFA. And its not even the end of the second week. you got sushi in my chik-fil-a you got chik-fil-a in my sushi #othertableproblems

elf-determination is a tenuous idea. What happens when a certain group decide they want to break away from a mother nation? That question is being asked right now in the United Kingdom. The nation that previously owned the 13 colonies could lose yet another part of its dominion. Scottish independence has been a cornerstone policy of the ruling party of the Scottish parliament, the Scottish National Party. But now it appears that rhetoric will give way to decisive action. On January 10th, the Scottish Secretary announced that Scotlands parliament would discuss a proposed referendum on Scottish independence to be held in the fall of 2014. The prospect of Scottish independence raises many issues, ranging from politics to Britains nuclear deterrent force. In the end, if the Scottish people legally vote on a properly conducted referendum to become the newest independent nation in Western Europe, they should be allowed to as a sovereign nation. Even though the Scottish people have been in union with England since 1707, they have always seen themselves as different from the English. The English are Anglo-Saxons and the Scots lineage comes from Celtic backgrounds. Scottish voters have always felt unrepresented by English political aspirations and part of the property, not part of the leadership. While the Scottish Parliament has certain legislative power, the Parliament of the United Kingdom maintains a wide range of reserved legislative power over it. There are several issues which make Scotland independence an illogical way forward. First and most problematic is the fact that the current British nuclear deterrent force is based in Scotland. If Scotland were to become an independent nation, it could be possible that the nuclear deterrent force of one nation would be within the territory of another sovereign nation. Also, Scotland has a population of 5.2 million and an estimated GDP of 139.7 billion, quite a bit lower than the GDP of $2.48 trillion of the United Kingdom. Why would Scotland willingly break away from that sort of economic power? Scotland would also lose many of the welfare benefits of being part of the United Kingdom. Most importantly, they would lose British funding for the NHS Scotland, which is a branch of the greater National Health Services system.

Great Scot: Voting Adding spice to your meals for independence M

By Billy McCroy
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However, if the Scottish people feel that despite all of the reasons against independence, that they have the right to decide in a referendum, the future of their nation, they should do so. I understand that this would take away British territory and any loss of GDP is bad for a nations economy. However, if it is the will of the nations people, they should be allowed to determine their national destiny through the peaceful voting process. We can all agree that this is a much better means to an end than violent rebellion. Democracies that champion the power of the vote, have laid the seeds of this selfdetermination process. Unlike attempted independence in places like South Sudan, there will be no bloodshed in the Highlands even though currently it is a political mess. For one, the Scottish parliament doesnt have the power to hold such a referendum, because a temporary transfer of power from the British government is required. Furthermore, only about 30 percent of Scottish voters want independence from the United Kingdom. There are several logical reasons why Scotland shouldnt seek independence; they would knowingly cripple the banking power and economic growth they currently experience as part of the United Kingdom. Theyd also cripple themselves militarily, losing their current nuclear deterrent. Whether in the end, Scotland has full independence, greater autonomy or neither, what is certainly clear is that Scottish voters should have the right to decide their nations future. As a separately sovereign people, they have the right to vote on the destiny of their land. In the past two years, the world has seen many government overthrows and independence movements, most of them at the cost of human life. This is a benchmark for the world on how to decide the fate of a nation through the power of the peaceful voting process.
Billy McCroy is a senior in economics from Des Moines, IA

exican food is a universal crowd pleaser. I love making it at home because its fairly easy and always delicious. Our Americanized version is pretty far from any dish youd find in Mexico, but Im not going to go out and advocate that you all attempt an authentic Mexican feast just yet. Ive incorporated my favorite part of Mexican food into all of these recipes: the spice. I add Sriracha to just about anything and Ive been known to eat hot peppers straight out of the jar. So its no surprise I enjoy plenty of hot ingredients in my cooking as well. For those of you less familiar with the different types of peppers and their spice levels, Ive assembled a selective list of the more common peppers available and ranked them based on their placement in the Scoville Scale named after its creator Wilbur Scoville. This scale rates peppers from 0 to over 1,000,000 based on their capsaicin levels which is the active element that makes chilli peppers spicy: Red, Green, and Yellow Bell Peppers: These peppers contain no heat so they are a 0 on the scale. Pepperocinis and Banana Peppers: 100-900. Anaheim and Poblano Peppers: Anaheims are long and lighter green, and Poblanos are a deep dark green almost the same size as a bell pepper; these peppers are fairly mild ranging from 1,000 to 3,000. Red and Green Jalapeos: One of the most popular peppers used especially in Mexican food: Usually around 5,000, but it can range anywhere from 3,500 to 8,000. Serrano Pepper: Looks like a slightly smaller, dark green jalapeo but much spicier ranging 10,000 to 25,000. Habanero Pepper: A tiny little guy that comes in a wide variety of colors but hits at 150,000350,000. Yum! Naja Jolokia: Or as its more

CHIlI TOfU MUSHrOOM TACOS

By Gabby Pred
gpred@kansan.com

commonly known: Ghost Pepper. This pepper from India holds the world record for hottest pepper with its Scoville index ranking over 1,000,000. (If you come across one of these, DO NOT eat it) A hint: the majority of the spice in a pepper is held in its seeds so if you wish to bring down the heat simply remove some or all of the seeds before preparing. Remember, always wash your hands after dealing with the insides of hot peppers, and avoid touching your eyes, nose, etc. I want you to enjoy these recipes not be injured by them. And for those of you that prefer mild flavors, you can stick to the mild varieties or just omit the peppers all together. But I hope some of you take the adventurous route and try some of the hotter ones. Its not a great meal unless your mouth is on fire the whole time, right? Gabby Pred is a junior in political science and peace and conflict studies from Kansas City.

1 package firm tofu small corn or flour soft tortillas 1 package button mushrooms 2 small red peppers, diced 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (you can use a pre-made seasoning or any spice mix of your choosing. i like to use a combination of chili, cayenne, cumin, and garlic powder.) 3 tablespoons olive oil Hot sauce, to taste Shredded cabbage Scallions, chopped Sour cream Shredded cheese

crumble tofu and chop mushrooms. Saut together in a pan with olive oil over medium-high heat with the seasoning and a few dashes of hot sauce. Serve in tortillas with cabbage, scallions, sour cream and cheese.

SAlSA VerDe
4 tomatillos (They look like green tomatoes with husks on the outside.) of an onion (red or yellow) 3-6 green peppers, depending on size and pungency (i like to use both Anaheim and Serrano in this salsa) 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic cilantro, to taste salt, to taste For a fresher, raw approach you could simply chop all these ingredients finely and put in a bowl but i like to put the peppers, tomatillos, and onions on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and roast in the oven at 400 degrees until you see them starting to get slightly brown crispy spots, this makes for a much more flavorful salsa. Then i take my roasted ingredients, garlic, and cilantro and blend in a food processor or blender until smooth, then add salt.

GUACAMOle
3-4 avocados, cut in half lengthwise around the pit, take apart, remove pit 1-2 tomatos, diced 1/3 of a red onion, diced 2 green jalepeno peppers, de-seeded and diced Juice of a lime cilantro, to taste, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Smash avocados in a large bowl, add all the other ingredients and stir until evenly blended.

cant help but say that I was slightly disgusted with Jacob Moffitts article about Tim Tebow. I too, have been irritated and overwhelmed with all the hype surrounding Tim, but realistically, how does his agenda differ from any other celebrity? If Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa can promote drug use; Ke$ha and Pitbull can promote drunkenness; Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton can promote sexual promiscuity; and the entire cast of Jersey Shore can glorify all of the above, then how could it be so wrong that Tebow writes John 3:16 on his eye blacks? Now, Im not hating on these

lEttEr to the Editor

celebrities because they usually play a part in my Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights in some way or another. But which one of those people do you think Id want my little sister looking up to? For once, somebody isnt standing on a street corner shouting, God hates fags, or picketing the funeral of a fallen soldier in the name of Christianity. No, instead, Tebow simply bows on his knees before and after each game thanking God for his phenomenal talent. How is his Tebowing different from every other player that performs a ritualistic, and sometimes ri-

diculous, touchdown dance after scoring? Its freedom of expression, man, even though its considered religious. The media has built him up on such a high pedestal that were all watching his every move waiting for him to slip up and let you down. Thats not fair. I really hope Im not perceived as a Bible-beating, God-fearing, right-wing fanatic because Im not. Im just another guy who would promote and defend something if I believed it would have a positive effect on somebody else.
Chad Huston is a senior in journalism from Tulsa, OK.

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KANSAS tIPoFF
At A GLANCE
Kansas is on a 10 game winning streak and has yet to lose in the Big 12, coming into Ames at 7-0 in the league with at least a two-game lead on everyone else. On the road in conference play, the Jayhawks are 3-0 with an average margin of victory of 16.3 points. Defense has been the key for Kansas in the Big 12. They currently lead the conference in scoring defense, giving up just 60.4 points per game. They also lead the Big 12 in scoring margin, field goal percentage defense, rebounding and blocked shots. In the previous meeting with Iowa State, Kansas trailed at halftime by three and found themselves down double digits in the second half before breaking away late in the game to win 82-73. The Jayahwks havent lost to Iowa State since Feb. of 2005.

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StARtERS

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Facing the new hilton magic IowA StAtE

Its not the same old Cyclones.

No. 5 KANSAS VS. IowA StAtE

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tIPoFF
At A GLANCE

IowA StAtE
(14-6, 4-3) StARtERS
The senior guard is averaging 10.7 points per game this season and played 35 minutes in the first meeting with Kansas. He was four-for-seven from the field against the Jayhawks with 10 points. He had double figures in points the first five Big 12 games but has struggled of late, finishing with just nine points in his last two contests.

taylor

As noted, Taylor has played as well as anyone in the conference the last four games. Hes committed just two turnovers the last two games while adding 39 points and is shooting an impressive 45.7 percent from behind the three-point line. If the high level is kept up, a First Team All-Big 12 and possible All-American selection arent out of the question.

TYSHaWN TaYLOR, guaRd

SCOTT CHRISTOPHERSON, guaRd

ELIJaH JOHNSON, guaRd

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Kansas and Iowa State meet for the second time this season on Saturday afternoon, with the Jayhawks winning the first matchup, 82-73 on Jan. 14 in Allen Fieldhouse. The first meeting was controlled by Iowa State for much of the game, as they led by double digits in the second half before a Jayhawk comeback sealed the deal. The Cyclones are 4-3 in the Big 12 and 14-6 overall, but have dropped three out of their last five. Three of Iowa States six losses this season have come against ranked opponents and only two losses have come at home. Bill Self called the Cyclones an NCAA tournament team, and theyre one of only five Big 12 teams with a winning record in conference play. Coach Fred Hoiberg brought in a bevy of transfers that are finally getting a chance to play after sitting out last season, and the future looks bright for Cyclones fans.

PLAYER to wAtCh
Jeff Withey, center
A number of players have said that Withey is a key component for the Kansas defense. His shot blocking abilities often intimidate opponents who seem to think Withey twice when driving to the lane. Taylor said Witheys presence allows the guards to play much more aggressively on the perimeter with the knowledge that Withey is behind them for support. He had eight blocks against Iowa State earlier this month and is averaging 4.4 blocks per game in Big 12 play.

johnson

Johnson can score easily at times but has his fair share of quiet games. Hes had under five points on three occasions in the Big 12 schedule and he is shooting just 28.8 percent from the three-point. Self said hes a better shooter than the numbers show and Taylor said Johnson needs to attack the basket more and let the three-pointers come later.

The former Michigan State guard has had a successful debut season in Ames, averaging 12.1 points while playing less than 30 minutes per game. Much like Christopherson, Allen struggled in his last time out in the 62-55 loss to the Texas Longhorns. He had just three points on 1-for-9 shooting.

CHRIS aLLEN, guaRd

PLAYER to wAtCh
Royce White, forward
White is one of the most versatile players in the Big 12. Listed at 6-foot-8 and 250 pounds, he is more of a point forward, as he often brings White the ball up the court to start the offense. Hes nearly averaging a double-double with 13.4 points and 9.6 rebounds a game. In the first meeting with Kansas, White had 18 points and 17 rebounds and Kansas never really figured out how to stop him. His size and ball handling ability make him a tough matchup for any opponent.

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CHRIS BaBB, guaRd

ALLEN

Known more for his defense, Releford is also capable of having a big night offensively. Against Oklahoma on Jan. 7, he exploded for 28 points while missing just four shots. Thats more of an outlier, and Relefords game will be judged on defense and hustle more so than his offensive numbers.
Releford

Babb was held scoreless in 34 minutes of action in the first meeting with Kansas. He was 0-for8 from the floor, six of which came from beyond the 3-point line. Hes averaging 9.3 points per game this season and has reached double digit points in three Big 12 games. Those were in his first three games, however, and hes averaging just 4.5 points his last three games.

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QUEStIoN mARK
Will Tyshawn Taylor continue his hot streak?
The senior point guard was inconsistent for most of the first half of the season, but his first game against Iowa State was the first of many impressive performances and the victories have followed. He had 28 points against the Cyclones the first time around and is averaging 22.3 points per game in the three games since. Hes also leading the team in three-point shooting percentage, but said thats nothing more than an added luxury. He said hes best when attacking the rim, and in the last four games hes done that with relative ease.

MELVIN EJIM, FORWaRd

Withey leads the Big 12 in blocked shots with 31, nearly doubling anyone else on the list. His game has developed tremendously from last year and he has a newfound offensive game to pair with his defensive prowess.
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JEFF WITHEY, CENTER

One of the few non-transfers on the Iowa State roster, Ejim is similar to most of his teammates in that he scores around 10-12 points most games but is more than capable of having a letdown game offensively. In the first meeting with Kansas, Ejim had 12 points and six rebounds but shot just 30 percent from the floor.

QUEStIoN mARK
Will Hilton Magic reappear?
Hilton Coliseum has seen some remarkable upsets for the Cyclones over the years. Former Kansas forward and Player of the Year Danny Manning never won a game in the coliseum, and the Cyclones have had numerous undefeated home seasons there. However, Bill Self hasnt lost to Iowa State since the 20042005 season and he hasnt dropped a game in the coliseum since the 20032004 season. As Self noted at his weekly press conference Thursday afternoon, the Coliseum will be as loud as ever as the No. 5 Jayhawks come to town.

EjIm

RoBINSoN

Robinson is one of the leading candidates for the National Player of the Year Award and for good reason. Hes averaging a double-double with 17.8 points and 12.0 rebounds per game, but struggled against Iowa State in the first meeting. He had just 11 points on 4-for-10 shooting.

THOMaS ROBINSON, FORWaRd

White had a monstrous game against Kansas earlier this month. He had 18 points and 17 rebounds and was nearly unstoppable for most of the game. Hes a first team All-Big 12 candidate and is one of the toughest match ups in the country with his size and ability to handle the ball on the perimeter.

ROYCE WHITE, FORWaRd

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Jeff has developed as much as anybody for us. Hes become quite a presence in there.

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You want your losses to hurt, then put it behind you and start focusing on the next one.

Coach Bill Self on Jeff Withey

Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg on bouncing back after a loss.

BIg JaY WILL CHEER IF...

Withey denies Royce White and the Jayhawks find a smooth shooting rhythm on the road.

BaBY JaY WILL WEEP IF...

White leads his team to another rebounding parade and the Hilton Magic is too much to overcome.

Kory Carpenter and Max Rothman

Prediction:
Kansas 68, Iowa State 63


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QUotE of thE DAY

Race walking is like having a competition to see who can whisper the loudest. Bob Costas

thE MoRNING BREW

The interesting sport of race walking

fAct of thE DAY

Having never competed in race walking, John Nunn accepted a scholarship from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside to compete as a race walker. usatf.org

tRIVIA of thE DAY

Q: Who holds the Mens world record in the 50K race walk? A: Denis Nizhegorodov from Russia with a time of 3:34:14.

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s I was thinking about what I wanted to share with you guys this week, I recalled an interview I heard with NBC sportscaster Bob Costas during the Olympics. He was asked what the most ridiculous sport was that he had to cover. His response? Race walking. Youre probably asking the same questions I asked myself when I heard this: Did he really just say race walking? What is that? It didnt take long before I found myself on YouTube looking for footage of this so called race walking and let me tell you, I made it maybe five seconds before I burst out into laughter. Honestly it looks like someone really, really has to go to the bathroom, and is using every muscle in their body to hold it in. If youre going to put that much effort into walking, why dont youI dont know, run? Ive seen peo-

By Jonathan Rosa
jrosa@kansan.com
ple walking and people running, but never have I seen someone attempt to run and walk at the same time. Its like an awkward human trot. But wait, it gets better. It turns out this is an Olympic sport, and has been since 1904. The rules are pretty simple. According to USA Track & Field, the walker must always have a foot in contact with the ground and must straighten their front knee when their foot makes contact with the ground. Judges are placed around the track to report any violations by

eye, which I find pretty funny because how can you really tell if the knee is straight? Recently, Americas most popular race walker (slight sarcasm there), John Nunn, earned his ticket to London for the summer Olympics later this year. The 33-year-old, who averages 100 race-walking miles a week, won the US 50K Race Walk Trials in 4:04:38, averaging about 7:50 seconds per mile. Thats pretty amazing when you consider some people cant run a mile in that time. Personally I think this sport should be getting a lot more coverage when this years Olympics rolls around. I have yet to figure out why this sport, which as been around for as long as it has, rarely receives any recognition. So to Bob Costas, thank you for bringing race walking into my life. Now I know I have a good go-to when Im having a bad day and need a good laugh. Now for you avid race walkers out

there, let me just say I know I seem to be making fun of this sport, and youre right, I am. However Im well aware that this is a legitimate sport that involves a lot of training, technique and skill. But as a spectator, I challenge you to go watch some race walking and try to take it seriously. Trust me, its not easy. And for those of you who are thinking, Boy oh boy, I want to enter in one of these races, but I dont know where to sign up. Well, youre in luck because every year the International Association of Athletics Federations hosts a World Race Walking Cup. This year the competition will be held in Russia with a first place prize of $30,000. Edited by Amanda Gage

This week in athletics

Saturday
Womans basketball
vs. Baylor 7 p.m. Waco, Texas

Sunday
There are no athletic events today.

Monday
There are no athletic events today.

Tuesday
Womens basketball
vs. Oklahoma 7 p.m. Lawrence

Wednesday
Mens basketball
vs. Oklahoma 8 p.m. Lawrence

Thursday
There are no athletic events today.

Mens Basketball
vs. Iowa State 1 p.m. Ames, Iowa

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possessions he spends on White will depend on how he fares. If it leads to a rebounding deficit, It starts north at Iowa State, like the previous game when the where the Hilton Magic may Cyclones won the battle of the be resurrected. Then at Mis- boards 49 to 41, Self will use souri for possibly the final a rotation of Withey and posgame in Columbia between the sibly junior forward Thomas Jayhawks and the Tigers, the Robinson, junior forward Kevin supreme rivals of the midwest. Young and sophomore forward Then south at revenge-seeking Justin Wesley. Weve got to do a better job Baylor, a national title contender with a sour taste in its mouth of getting in there and cleaning from two recent losses. Finally stuff up, Self said of reboundfinishing not even 90 miles west ing. If the Cyclones keep the at Kansas State for round two of the Sunflower Showdown. score close, the Jayhawks could These are No. 5 Kansas next face the Hilton Magic, a moniker for the intensity of the fans four road games. in Hilton ColI dont think iseum. theres any quesI dont think theres S e n i o r tion this is the guard Contoughest stretch any question this is the ner Teahan of our season, toughest stretch of our said that the coach Bill Self season. attendance said. Starting out right now. bIll selF doesnt affect On Saturday, Coach the volume of the building. 1 p.m. at the HilJust a ton Coliseum in couple of Ames, Iowa, the buckets or Jayhawks will face Cyclones star sophomore one run can really bring them forward Royce White. Heres right back in the game and defia player who logged a double- nitely bring their fans back in double by halftime and finished the game, Teahan said. Witheys length and athletiwith 18 points and 17 rebounds in a narrow loss at Allen Field- cism may be Kansas best way to halt White, the ruckus of the house on Jan. 14. I thought he controlled the coliseum and its most difficult game, Self said of Whites per- portion of the schedule. He keys our success about formance. Without question. White dribbles, passes and as much as anybody, Self said of moves like a point guard, but at Withey. He makes it awful hard 6-foot-8, 270 pounds, packs the to score on us when hes blocking and altering like he is right punch of a center. Junior center Jeff Withey now. Edited by Nadia Imafidon will be tasked with guarding White. The exact number of

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homas Robinson is the undisputed face of this Kansas mens basketball squad. Yes, fans have always loved the junior forward for his budding talent, his electrifying dunks and his NBA superstar potential. But it took a tragedy, the death of his mother Lisa Robinson just over a year ago, for Robinson to become Kansas favorite son. But while Robinson may receive the most adoration, he is not the most important player on this incarnation of the Jayhawks. That honor belongs to the man who at times has been the red-headed stepchild of the Kansas community: Tyshawn Taylor. Mondays surprising slugfest with Texas A&M would have had a much more sour outcome than the ultimate 64-54 Kansas win had Taylor been the turnover-prone, groan-inducing guard from earlier this season. Yes, Robinson finished with a team-high 18 points, but 10 of those points came from free throws. Taylor was a much more efficient 6-for-9 shooting with 17 points and, more importantly, only two turnovers. Robinson finished with five. Taylor had more 3-pointers (3for-6) than teammates Conner Teahen and Elijah Johnson combined (0-for-9). Johnson forced several momentum-killing shots, at times looking like the new old Tyshawn Taylor. But make no mistake: it was the new Taylor who bailed his Jayhawk teammates out of a humiliating home loss on Monday. One game is a small sample size, but Taylor has been a revelation since the start of conference play. Aside from an eight turnover blunder against Kansas State, Taylor has had more than four turnovers only one time. In his last two games against Texas and Texas A&M, he has had only two turnovers. And back-to-back career-highs of 28 points led the Jayhawks to big wins against Iowa State and Baylor. Unfortunately, Taylors recent hot streak includes an all-too-common Twitter tirade on Jan. 6 in which he said his critics criticism was invalid because they cant ball. Id appreciate yall criticism more but yall cant do stuck to being a fan, Taylor wrote, then quickly deleted. While that defense is absurd, it is hard to imagine being in his shoes in one aspect. He has hundreds of people constantly criticizing his every move online, most behind the guise of anonymity. Its hard to fault him for lashing out, no matter how illogical the response is. For the Jayhawks to have any shot at a national championship, they need to get six consecutive games out of good Tyshawn. The fact that it seems like a real possibility that the twice-suspended senior guard could string those games together is a credit to just how far he has come. It is also a testament to coach Bill Self, who seems to have the patience of Job. Edited by Max Rothman

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Junior center Jeff withey slams home a dunk during the second half of Kansas game against baylor at allen Fieldhouse where withey contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds in the 92-74 victory. Tyshawn Taylor assisted on the play.

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lyn Davis, who will be matched up with Griner for almost the entire game. If you havent seen Brittney GriBoth Davis and Griner are naner yet, youre missing out. tives of Houston, so dealing with The 6-foot-8 center from Baylor Griner on the court is nothing continues to dominate womens new. college basketball as shes midway The fact that she can alter so through her junior year season. many without coming really far Its not just because of her outside the paint, Davis said. The height. Its not just her ability to defensive pressure she has and the dunk, a rarity in womens basket- presence in the paint makes everyball. one not want to go for those shots Its her incredible reach on de- that you usually want to take. fense that has opponents game Over the past five years, Davis planning around her. competed against Griner; she has Shes riseen vast imdiculously You have to steal pos- provements in talented of- sessions and not give them her game. f e n s i v e l y , Just the way extra possessions. said Kansas she can run coach Bonnie the floor, Dabonnie henrickson Henrickson. vis said. You CoaCh Im not trywould think of ing to dissomeone with credit her on that stature of that end, but 68 wouldnt be she is more impactful on the de- able to run, but she can run the fensive end. floor just as well as any other big. This weekend, the Kansas wom- I think her ability to adapt to the ens basketball team will have the womens game as much as she has daunting task of defending Griner and her ability to grow as a player, and the No. 1 Lady Bears (19-0, shes changed a lot since her fresh6-0 Big 12) on Saturday at 7 p.m. man year. in Waco, Texas. The defensive end is not the With a wingspan of over seven only place where Griner makes an feet, three inches, Griner con- impact; she also does an excellent sumes any basketball that comes job of making open shots. Curinside the paint. She leads the rently, she is eighth in the country NCAA with 5.3 blocked shots per averaging 22.7 points per game. game. She can shoot over you with The Jayhawks (16-3, 5-2 Big 12) her length, Davis said. You can must rely on their own post play- double-team her, you can tripleer, 6-foot-3 junior forward Caro- team her, but sometimes shell rmmarthy@kansan.com

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make those shots. It just one of those things where you have to respect a certain player will make those shots. Whats overlooked about Griner is her court vision. She looks for the open player more often than not, which makes her a more dangerous player. It would be different if she was selfish, Henrickson said. It would be different if she wasnt a good passer, but if you put those two things together on top of how talented she is, shes like a really, really good point guard. She can get everyone else involved. One of the other players in charge of double and sometimes triple teaming Griner will be 6-foot-2 senior forward Aishah Sutherland. Like Davis, Sutherland understands Griner is a special player who needs close attention. Ive seen thats shes gotten stronger, Sutherland said. Shes able to run the floor better than she did when she first came to the Big 12. Regardless of how demanding this game will be for Kansas, the team has to play an almost perfect game to get by Griner and the Bears. You have to steal possessions and not give them extra possessions, Henrickson said. Griner doesnt miss a lot of shots but when she does, we have to make sure we defensive rebound. Edited by Ian Cummings Edited by Ian Cummings

sophomore forward Carolyn davis tries to block a shot on baylors brittney griner in the first half of last years big 12 Championship at municipal auditorium. griner is averaging 5.3 blocks and 22.7 points per game this season. Kansas travels to baylor for saturdays game.

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