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New literary journal recruiting creativity

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nwentling@knsan.com Students looking to display their writing now have an alternative creative outlet. The Siren, the Universitys new online, studentrun literary journal is looking for contributors. Brendan Allen, a senior from Phillipsburg, and Becky Mandelbaum, a senior from Wichita, are co-editors of the journal. Both were on the staff of Comma, Splice, an annual literary magazine. After the magazine was discontinued last semester, Allen and Mandelbaum collaborated to create a forum for student work that is strictly online. Now, the duo is forming a staff and looking for interested students to submit poetry, fiction and non-fiction, as well as interviews with writers and reviews of stories and books. We want this to be a journal for KU undergrads, first and foremost. As much interest and as much passion as we can get into it, the better, for both longevity sake and for the quality of the journal, Allen said. Hopefully this is something that can keep going for years to come. Unlike Kiosk, which is a student-run magazine that is printed and distributed on campus and in Lawrence once a semester, the Siren will not have a printed edition. Allen and Mandelbaum want to release one issue each semester by posting a large amount of creative writing at one time; the first of these issues will come out before winter break. Between these releases, interviews and reviews will be posted periodically. Mandelbaum said the online journal would reach a wider audience than a print publication because it is more accessible. With a lot of print journals, people pick one up and flip through it, but they dont really read through the whole thing,

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A print publication comprising student writing and art that is distributed on campus and in lawrence semi-annually. to submit an entry, email your work to thekioskmagazine@gmail. com

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Tech Trade
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hbarling@kansan.com With the new iPhone coming out this fall, now is the time for students to sell old electronics to get the biggest bang for their buck. Students can save money buying used electronics and make quick cash selling old devices. There are several ways to buy or sell electronics online. One of the most-used websites is Craigslist. Students can buy, sell or trade electronics with people from their area. Garrett Johnson, a sophomore from Erie, sold a PS2 with controllers and some games on Craigslist for $100. He then bought a Sony surround sound system, a $300 value, for $100. It makes so much more sense to do it this way. You pay a little bit and get the exact same thing you would if you were buying it brand new, Johnson said. An Xbox 360 in working condition sells for around $90 on Craigslist while it ranges between $199-$299 brand new. A 40-inch Samsung LCD TV was posted in the Lawrence area for $450 but costs $649.99 at Best Buy. An 80 gigabyte iPod video classic is $150 and is listed at $220 new on Amazon. Shubhankar Mathur, a sophomore from Eden Prairie, Minn., sold a PS3 along with four video games and controllers for $250 on Craigslist. I used it for a year, but I sold it because I wanted some spending money. I bought it on Black Friday for $150 so I ended up making $100 in the end, Mathur said. Another website students can use to sell old phones and other electronics is Buybackworld.com. The process takes three steps:

An online-only journal comprising student writing and interviews that is updated periodically throughout the year, with major releases of student work once per semester.

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to submit an entry, visit sirenjournal.dept.ku.edu or email sirenjournal@gmail.com. Mandelbaum said. With an online journal, people can go online whenever they have time. Were just trying to find quality writing at KU and put it in one place so people can see what is going on in the writing community here. To submit to the Siren, visit the website at sirenjournal.dept. ku.edu. Submissions will be edited and selected by the editorial staff. For inquiries about joining the Siren staff, email Allen and Mandelbaum at sirenjournal@ gmail.com. Allen said he hopes to get as many people involved as possible to create a diverse mixture of student writing. No one is completely dominating the direction of the journal, he said. When you have one person doing a blog, its just that one persons point of view; it can get narrow. We want to make sure that many people have the possibility to have their voices heard. Edited by Sarah McCabe

Apple releases the iPhone 5 this fall, and with it an older generation of iPhones will hit the used electronics market. websites such as Craigslist.org, Buybackworld.com, and Grecycling.com help people sell used technology. Search for your device, answer four questions about the condition of your device and immediately get a quote for how much it is worth. A 16 GB iPhone 4 in good condition is worth $176. A 32 GB iPad with Wi-Fi capabilities is worth $174. Another website that has three different ways for people to recycle electronics is Grcrecycling.com. People can fundraise through cellphone recycling, selling used phones for money or donate cellphones to benefit soldiers. The value of all old iPhones will decrease as soon as the new model is launched. Most cellphone carriers have a buy-back program for customers. At Verizon Wireless a working 16 GB iPhone 4S with no cracks is worth $230. Once you ship the device, Verizon will send you a gift card redeemable at any

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Verizon location. Sprint also has a buyback program. Users can sell old phones and receive store credit or can use the money to pay bills. A 16 GB iPhone 3GS is worth $80 at the Sprint store and a 16 GB iPhone 4 is worth $150. Edited by Luke Ranker

Culture

Monks build sand artwork to promote world peace

rachel salyer
rsalyer@kansan.com With the slow rap of two metal tubes, tiny, colorful grains of sand slid into place. A Tibetan Buddhist monk dressed in traditional robes fastidiously funneled the sand into its place in the sand mandala (a Sanskrit word meaning circle) for world peace at the Spencer Museum of Art yesterday afternoon. They are here to spread the mission of love and kindness and compassion that they so strongly believe in, said Kevin Mullin, a tour coordinator for the monks. The event is part of a series on Tibetan culture this week at the University. When completed on Friday, the circular mandala will be about five feet in diameter and its design will showcase 12 different religions, the four seasons and the four elements, as well as other aspects of traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture. Mullin said the monks want to promote world peace while also raising awareness about Chinas oppressive policies against Tibetan Buddhists. Spectators could make donations or purchase Tibetan art, jewelry and books. Mullin said the money is used to support their monastery, Drepung Gomang Monastic College, which has about 2,000 monks. Spatial limitations allow for only one monk to work on the mandala during the first stages of construction, so several other monks walked around speaking with students, reading and praying. I could definitely stay and watch some more, said Sarah Travis, a senior from Lawrence. Its just so interesting to watch just how straight hes making the lines. Tenzin Dekyong, one of the monks, said their hope is not to push their religion on others but to allow spectators to observe and possibly participate. We will be doing chanting and praying in the mornings and at night so they can come and watch and meditate if they would like, Dekyong said. Construction will continue today at 11:30 a.m. and at various times until 2 p.m. Friday. After completion, the mandala will be customarily dismantled in a ceremonial procession from the Spencer Museum of Art to Potter Lake. Tibet Week will close with a cultural pageant performance on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Woodruff Auditorium of the Kansas Union. Edited by Allison Kohn

tibetan monks from the drepung Gomang monastery in South india create a sand mandala for world peace at the Spencer museum of Art. they will continue working on the mandala until Friday afternoon when the artwork will be carried down to Potter lake and destroyed as part of a ceremony.

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Wednesday, September 5
WhAt: Party on the Patio WhERE: Dole Institute of Politics WhEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. AboUt: Enjoy free barbecue while learning about Doles student advisory board.

Thursday, September 6
WhAt: Study Abroad Fair WhERE: Kansas Union WhEN: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. AboUt: Find out about opportunities to study abroad and speak with past participants.

Friday, September 7
WhAt: Sand Mandala Concentration Ceremony WhERE: Spencer Museum of Art WhEN: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. AboUt: The mandala created by Tibetan monks throughout the week will be dismantled in a ceremony that starts at SMA and ends at Potters Lake.

Saturday, September 8
WhAt: Football vs. Rice WhERE: Memorial Stadium WhEN: 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. AboUt: Come watch the Jayhawks battle the Owls.

WhAt: Ad Astra Percussion WhERE: Spencer Museum of Art WhEN: 6:30 p.m. AboUt: Local percussionists celebrate the birthday of composer John Cage with a free performance of his music.

WhAt: Planning Your Semester Now WhERE: AAAC and Writing Center WhEN: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. AboUt: Learn how to make the most out of your semester by planning ahead.

WhAt: The Malah WhERE: The Bottleneck WhEN: 8 p.m. AboUt: South Carolina electronic rockers bring their Southern rhythm to Lawrence.

WhAt: KU Tango Boot camp WhERE: Kansas Union Ballroom WhEN: 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. AboUt: Pick up the basics of the Argentine Tango during this no-partnersnecessary crash course in dance.

WhAt: A Conversation with Nicky Finney WhERE: Hall Center for Humanities WhEN: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. AboUt: National Book Award winning poet Nicky Finney will discuss how humans are now changing the planet.

WhAt: Volleyball vs. Wyoming WhERE: Horejsi Family Athletics Center WhEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. AboUt: After the football game, see lady Jayhawks play the Cowboys.

WhAt: Buckwheat Zydeco WhERE: Lied Center WhEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. AboUt: Enjoy the Grammy award winning bands free outdoor performance.

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Correction: Packed lunch savings

Tuesdays story, NOT SO FAST, JACK incorrectly stated the cost of buying lunch in the Underground for a year. In 85 days, the cost of eating an $8.05 lunch is $684.25, and the savings of packing a lunch instead of eating on campus is $1,259.67 a year.
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President Obama listens as former President Bill Clinton speaks in the briefing room of the White House in Washington on Dec. 10, 2010. When Clinton takes the convention stage to endorse Barack Obama later this week, it will be a landmark step on a path to reconciliation for two former rivals whose political fortunes are now inextricably tied.

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Former democrat rivals confer at DNC

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. When Bill Clinton takes the convention stage in prime time Wednesday to praise President Barack Obama, it will be the most visible step on a path toward reconciliation for two former rivals whose political fortunes are now inextricably linked. That Obama would choose the former president for such a high-profile speaking spot and that Clinton would accept seemed unfathomable in 2008, when the two clashed bitterly during the Democratic nomination showdown between Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton, the former presidents wife. Even though Hillary Clinton now serves as Obamas secretary of state, resentments between the current and former presidents have been slow to ebb. But now, with the Democratic incumbent locked in a tight race with Republican Mitt Romney, Obama has fully embraced Clinton as a political partner in hopes of capturing the former presidents uncanny knack for political survival against tough odds. President Clinton has an economic record second to none, Obama campaign manager Jim Messina said at a briefing Tuesday hosted by ABC News and Yahoo. Hes a very credible messenger ... hes going to deliver a very compelling speech. Obama called Clinton in July and asked him to give the speech that would place the presidents name in nomination. Clinton accepted enthusiastically, aides to both men said. If the arrangement seems like a forced marriage, its also a mutually beneficial pairing that brings Clinton back to the national political forefront and lends Obama the validation of the Democratic Partys most popular elder statesman. With the economic recovery still tepid and unemployment stubbornly high, Obama campaign officials are eager to portray the presidents economic policies as mirroring those of his Democratic predecessor. Many voters remember Clintons tenure as a period of prosperity. The economy added some 22 million new jobs during his two terms in the White House from January 1993 to the start of 2001 and Clinton left office with a balanced federal budget and surplus. But its not a one-way proposition, as Clinton needs an Obama win in November to preserve his own legacy. From President Clintons perspective, if Romney were elected hed repeal everything Clinton ever did and everything he wants to advance, longtime Clinton adviser Paul Begala said. He and President Obama share an economic philosophy ferociously focused on the middle class, and he believes Obama has us on the right track. Begala also serves as senior adviser for Priorities USA Action, an independent group supporting Obamas re-election that has struggled to compete financially with similar Republican-leaning groups. Clinton has signed on to help the group and did his first event in August, briefing donors on the political landscape. His assistance helped the group raise about $10 million in August, its best monthly haul. Clinton stars in an Obama campaign commercial currently running in battleground states. In the ad, the former president suggests that Romney would return the country to George W. Bush-era economic policies while affirming Obamas approach that he argues mirrors his own. President Obama has a plan to rebuild America from the ground up, Clinton says, adding, Thats what happened when I was president. To be sure, Clinton hasnt always been a model surrogate for the Obama campaign. The former president once praised Romneys sterling business credentials at Bain Capital, the private equity firm where Romney amassed a large fortune. The remark contradicted the Obama campaigns effort to paint the GOP nominee as a plutocrat devastation.

A 21-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Tuesday at 12:02 a.m. in the 3500 block of Clinton Parkway on suspicion of domestic battery. Bond was not set. A 30-year-old Canton man was arrested Monday at 9:49 p.m. on KU Parking Lot 101 near Templin Residence Hall on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Bond was set at $250. He was released. A 26-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Monday at 1:50 a.m. in the 600 block of Iowa Street on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and driving with a suspended drivers license. Bond was set at $500. He was released. A 32-year-old Topeka man was arrested Monday at 12:16 a.m. in the 1000 block Massachusetts Street on suspicion of being intoxicated in the roadway. Bond was set at $100. He was released.
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rested Sunday at 12:16 a.m. in the 2400 block of West 24th Terrace on suspicion of criminal damage to property less than $1,000, battery and domestic battery. Bond was set at $1,500. He was released. A 21-year-old male University student was arrested Sunday at 4:08 a.m. in the 3100 block of Clinton Parkway on suspicion of operating under the influence. Bond was set at $500. He was released. A 20-year-old male University student was arrested Sunday at 2:02 a.m. in the 1100 block of Tennessee on the suspicion of aggravated assault and aggravated battery. Bond was set at $15,000.

Sexual harrassment online training now required

All students are required to complete training on sexual harassment and sexual violence. According to an email from Tammara Durham, vice provost for student affairs, students must complete the mandatory training online by Oct 5. The training should take no more than 20 minutes and can be completed by logging into http://ku.resultready.com. Students should have received an email from harasstraining@ku.edu yesterday with further details about logging in. According the email from harasstraining@ku.edu, training will not time out once started, so if a student is interrupted during the process they should leave their browser open. However, if a student closes their browser the training will restart.
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Operation Rescue files ethics complaint

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TOPEKA, Kan. An anti-abortion group filed an ethics complaint Tuesday accusing Johnson Countys district attorney of lying to a judge about the fate of records from an investigation into Planned Parenthood. Operation Rescue filed the complaint with the Office of the Disciplinary Administrator, the board responsible investigating cases of attorney misconduct. It alleges District Attorney Steve Howe lied in court about the destruction of the records obtained in the investigation. The clinic was charged with falsifying documents and performing illegal late-term abortions. Howe asked a judge in November 2011 to drop 49 of the original 107 charges, including the felonies, filed against Planned Parenthood in 2007. The last of the charges were dropped in August. Cheryl Sullenger, policy adviser for Operation Rescue, said Howe lied when he told a district court judge that the last complete copies of the abortion records were destroyed by the attorney generals office. Sullenger said that was false and that Operation Rescue had proof from a Shawnee County judge that copies still existed.

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other countries. The TV broadcast said the Mongolian leader was allowed to visit whatever he wanted in the plant. It suggested that Elbegdorj endorsed the Iranian claim about the peaceful purposes of its nuclear program. This site is a unique place. Maybe in other countries it is not possible to visit such a sensitive place, he was quoted as saying. I found out how the enriched uranium is being used for peaceful energy. Inspectors from the U.N. nuclear agency visit the site regularly, and Iran has in the past allowed foreign diplomats and reporters to enter it as well. Iran said during the meeting that it would open its nuclear sites to participating delegates.

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Uranium enrichment plant revealed

TEHRAN, Iran Iran on Monday gave Mongolias president a tour of its main uranium enrichment plant, the first time that it has opened the site to a foreign leader. The visit by President Tsakhia Elbegdorj followed a summit of nonaligned nations in Tehran that Iranian officials hoped would show the failure of Western sanctions to isolate Iran diplomatically. The West says Irans nuclear program aims at developing weapons technology, but Iran says it is for peaceful purposes such as power generation and cancer treatment. Mongolia is said to be building its first nuclear power plant and mining uranium with the help of Russia. Iran has often said it is willing to transfer its nuclear expertise to

Bride-napping trend growing in Bucharest

BUCHAREST, Romania A white limousine screeches to a halt and a bride, resplendent in frothy gown and veil, is hauled outside by her abductors. Its one of Romanias more colorful customs: bride-napping. And the tradition of snatching the bride from under the nose of groom and guests with the wedding party in full swing is getting bigger, brasher and an increasingly common sight in the Romanian capital, the Balkans undisputed party town. Every Saturday night, brides from Bucharest and beyond are dragged away in a mock abduction by friends and driven to a top tourist spot where they are held hostage all the while pouting, dancing and striking provocative poses for the cameras. The ransom: a few bottles of whisky or perhaps something more romantic, like a public declaration of love from the abandoned groom. The kidnappers negotiate by phone, working out the details of the payoff. Its all harmless theatrics meant to add a whiff of risque fun to the nuptials. Mock abductions of brides are part of marriage ceremonies across the former Soviet Union. In some countries, guests lock up a bride or have her hide in a backroom during celebrations, demanding that the bridegroom delivers a ransom like singing a song, dancing or sometimes paying real money. In Romania, the custom took off a few years ago when a top football player rented Bucharests Arch of Triumph, a major monument modeled after its iconic namesake in Paris, and proposed there to his girlfriend. There was no kidnapping involved but the scene stuck in the popular imagination as a symbol of marriage and soon the monument became a sort of midnight mecca for bride-napping.

iranian President, mahmoud ahmadinejad, speaks at a ceremony in irans nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz in 2007. irans denials that it is trying to develop nuclear weapons carry a distinctly hollow ring among its foes in the U.N.

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santos reveals goal to end century-old conflict

Santos called the agreement a roadmap to a definitive peace and said it was reached after six months of direct talks in Cuba, with that countrys government and Norway serving as brokers following a year and a half of preparatory work. The agreement does not include a cease-fire. Nor does it grant a safe haven to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, as occurred during the last peace talks, which lasted three years and ended disastrously in 2002. The talks to end the Western Hemispheres longest-running conflict will begin in the first half of October in Oslo, Norway, and continue in Havana, Santos said. FARC leaders held a news conference later Tuesday in Havana. Santos said the talks, the fourth with the peasant-based FARC in three decades, would be different from past talks because they have a realistic agenda that includes the FARC agreeing to eventually lay down its arms and become integrated into the countrys political life. Santos, a social progressive who dealt the FARC major blows as defense minister from 2006-2009, said key topics would be agrarian reform, returning stolen land, reducing poverty and compensating victims. Santos said one major point on the agenda was drug trafficking, which is highly sensitive because it is believed to be the FARCs main funding source. If there are not advances, we simply wont continue, he said, adding that military operations will continue with the same or stepped up intensity. Santos did not mention a major obstacle to peace: amnesty for rebel leaders. A law his government sponsored that was passed in June sets a framework for amnesties and par-

santos announced on tuesday, sept. 4, a preliminary accord with Colombias main leftist rebel group to launch peace talks to end a century-old conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives. BOGOTA, Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos announced on Tuesday a preliminary accord with Colombias main leftist rebel group to

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a romanian bride poses with mock kidnappers holding toy weapons at the triumph arch in Bucharest, romania on aug. 26. the arch is a rendezvous place for brides on the wedding night for the bride-stealing ritual.

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editor@kansan.com The romantic comedy takes on a refreshing perspective in Celeste & Jesse Forever, where the love story focuses on a couple not amidst the blossoming of their relationship, but rather the conclusion. Celeste (Rashida Jones) and Jesse (Andy Samberg) have been separated for six months at the films onset, after years of being together. Yet even though theyre in the middle of a divorce, they continue to be best friends. The pair hangs out every day and Jesse still lives in his art studio in Celestes backyard. It takes an outburst from their friends (Ari Graynor and Eric Christian Olsen) before they realize its time to start distancing themselves and begin moving on. But when Jesse becomes serious with someone else only a few weeks later, Celeste regrets the loss of her soul mate and quickly tumbles down a path of self-destruction, both in her personal and professional life, while Jesse rises to success. Theres a balance between emotional maturity and eccentric humor that feels just as honest as it is enjoyable. As both co-writer and star, Jones plays her sentimentality with a subtle sweetness, while the intrinsically charming quirk thats made her so lovable in The Office and Parks and Recreation keeps her derailment endearing. Hopefully this marks her graduation from supporting roles to full-

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on leading lady. Samberg is the real surprise, however. We already know hes a clever little goofball, made popular from his SNL digital shorts, but here he shows that he actually has dramatic depth as well. He embodies that quiet longing for an old love with graceful simplicity, and the chemistry between the two pulses with authenticity. The tenderness that director Lee Toland Krieger injects into Celeste and Jesses relationship tingles with thoughtful poignancy. From an extended embrace between the lovers as they try not to let go of the past, to an apologetic speech in which Celeste regrets taking Jesse for granted, Krieger fills this romance with a sense of meaning. The strong supporting cast also highlight the film with a colorful personality. The cast features Elijah Wood as Celestes awkward gay business partner, Will McCormack as a strangely insightful pot dealer and Emma Roberts as a garish young pop star who Celeste eventually befriends. The always charismatic Chris Messina and the delicately beautiful Rebecca Dayan also appear as Celeste and Jesses new love interests, respectively. Offering a much more adult and layered movie than any Hollywood rom-com, Celeste & Jesse Forever has just as much heart as it does humor. Edited by Allison Kohn

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dC Comics creates new superhero to revamp Green Lantern series

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DETROIT (AP) When DC Comics decided to blow up its fabled universe and create a brave, diverse future, Geoff Johns drew from the past for a new character: his own background as an ArabAmerican. The companys chief creative officer and writer of the relaunched Green Lantern series dreamed up Simon Baz, DCs most prominent Arab-American superhero and the first to wear a Green Lantern ring. The character and creator share Lebanese ancestry and hail from the Detroit area, which boasts one of the largest and oldest Arab communities in the United States. I thought a lot about it I thought back to what was familiar to me, Johns, 39, told The Associated Press by phone last week from Los Angeles, where he now lives. This is such a personal story. The Green Lantern mantle in DC Comics is no stranger to diversity with its ranks made up of men, women, aliens animal, vegetable and mineral from across the universe. Earlier this year an alternate universe Green Lantern was reintroduced as openly gay. Bazs story begins in a standalone from his native Detroit area, with Baz resorting to stealing cars after being laid off from his automotive engineering job. He steals the wrong car, which inadvertently steers him into a terrorism probe and, eventually, an unexpected call to join the universes galactic police force. The olive-skinned, burly Baz hails from Dearborn, the hometown of Henry Ford and the capital of Arab America. His story begins at 10 years old, when he and the rest of his Muslim family watch their television in horror as airplanes fly into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Events unfold from there as U.S. Arabs and Muslims find themselves falling under intense suspicion and ostracism in the days, months and years following the attacks. Obviously, its affecting everybody, said Johns, who grew up in nearby suburbs in a Lebanese Christian household and got into comics when he discovered his uncles old collection in his Arab grandmothers attic. One of the things I really wanted to show was its effect on Simon and his family in a very negative way.

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Loss of ARCs hurts students in dorms

tudents returning to the dorms this semester will endure a move by KU Student housing that may not be as beneficial to students as it is to KU Student Housing. The Academic Resource Centers of several different buildings have been renovated into classrooms. Instead of having a nice, quiet place for students to work online, students who wish to use a university computer will be referred to a computer in the first floor lobby or a library. Changing the location makes almost no difference considering that printing is no longer free and students will be asked to provide

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their own paper anyway. But the bright side is theyve upgraded the computers and the printers. And the housing department will continue to upgrade the computers every two years. Adding an extra year to the age of the computers wouldnt be detrimental. Money that it would save on computers could easily have been put to use allowing students to print for free, or at least to provide paper if its going to charge to print. Free printing and a nice place to study and gather were central pieces to the housing experience. On one hand, it prevented the need for students to walk all the

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way to Anschutz Library for a measly print job. And on the other hand, it saved the eight dollars of free printing for emergencies or projects that needed to be in color. Those advantages have been taken away for the most part. In some halls there will be printers

available no walking necessary. In others, they may have to walk to another hall to print. Yes, its a short walk. Much shorter than the walk to Anschutz or Watson, but the principle remains that KU Student Housing has removed the convenience and the advantages of having an ARC in every residence hall. KU Student Housing still has plenty of time to correct its mistake. Sure, the computers cant be returned, but the treatment of halls in concern to their ARCs can be equalized to some extent. Paper isnt such a huge thing to ask for, or free printing. A couple thousand students live in KU Student

Housing every year; housing should be able to provide something as simple as a convenient place to print for all of them. The ARCs were a valuable resource that have now been turned into conference rooms or locked their doors for the time being. Students may not get it back. However, KU Student Housing should listen more to the needs of students than simply thinking about the coolest computer it can buy or another way for the university to make money off of students. Angela Hawkins for the Kansan Editorial Board

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If she doesnt know who loves orange soda, she is too young for you, bro. Something needs to be done about the family of skunks around gSp and Corbin. They are aggressive. To the girl who asked me to take off my shirt while I was working Monday... Thats the most action Ive had in a month. Thank you. anyone else notice the score by quarter in the UDK on Tuesday totals up to 34? Kel loves orange soda! a Crist=Christ joke? Never heard that one before! What a riot. Note to self: No matter how hot it is when youre walking to class, it will always be freezing in Budig 120. Nobody sent in an FFa about the foam party at the hawk on Sunday?! That was a life-altering experience people! Just read the FFa submission about the pregnancy scare. Do you seriously think thats funny? Just found out that any drink any size on campus is only $1 if you bring your own cup. #themoreyouknow according to the UDK the SDSU quarterback threw 42 touchdowns... Dont see how they lost... To the girl with the hamburger phone on her shirt: tell me where you shop. Id much rather have a smoke free campus than a dry campus. Breast cancer awareness? Lol. Lets be real. pretty sure they just want their boobs liked. Ill meet your #KUBoobs, and raise you one #KUBalls. My roommate: what are those things called? They are like crayons but they are also pencils. My other roommate: are you talking about colored pencils? passed a freshman dressed in a suit and tie with an earpiece; the secret service starts them young! I wish I could be the hot girl with big boobs on the front page. Instead, Im just a flat-chested skinny man. That amazing moment when you expect your boss to be an old hairy man.. and you go into work and he turns out to be an attractive college student. how you doing? The chancellor gets a driver? Now I know where my campus fees go.

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he last presidential election saw President Obama spend nearly $730 million in his bid to win the White House. Combined with his opponent, John McCain, the two spent about $1.4 billion. As this years presidential election heats up, political pundits predict Obama will reach $1 billion in his bid for re-election. As for political power, the stakes do not get higher than presidential electionsto which this kind of money can attest. Yet, this amount of cash begs the question: what does the American public get for $730 million? And if President Obama is re-elected, what kind of leader will the American people get for $1 billion? The answers to these questions are subject to opinion, presupposed by ones shade of political affiliation. However, a glance at past elections reveals the amount of political bang former presidents achieved with their campaign bucks. A little less than $3 million in todays dollars put President Lincoln in office. And in 1932, Franklin D. Roosevelt challenged President Hoover, and the two combined to spend $150 million. The campaign costs for President Reagan and his opponents in both 1980 and 1984 combined for just under $600 million, total. Ronald Reagans legacy has morphed into the symbolic figurehead of modern conservatism, and Roosevelts presidency gave birth to modern liberalism. These

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great leaders have become the trademarks for their respective political brands, and they spent a fraction of the amount our modern day leaders are set to spend this election. Only a severe optimist or political loyalist could have the faith to believe President Obama or presidential-hopeful Mitt Romney will have the same legacy as Roosevelt or Reagan. I dont blame any campaign donor for feeling a bit ripped off. Like Obama, Roosevelt inherited a bleak economythe worse economy in American history, the Great Depression. How he handled this crisis is a textbook of great leadership and noteworthy for aspiring presidents, such as Romney. Barely a week into office, Roosevelt gave his first fireside chat. In it, he was clear and frank. But most importantly, he was honest. He discussed the inner workings of commercial banking, a real crowd pleaser. His gift of clarity illuminated the complex topic. To the dismay of many listeners, he explained how banks do not store every deposit made, but only keep

enough to meet the daily needs of their customers. He said pointblank to his listeners, Let me make it clear to you that the banks will take care of all needs, except, of course, the hysterical demands of hoarders. Roosevelt declared that citizens could rest easy because action was already underway to rescue the banking system. He said tomorrow banks would begin reopening, stronger than before. After this first fireside chat, Roosevelt would receive thousands of letters daily for the rest of his time in the White House. If you could talk to the people every week for just fifteen minutes as you did last Sunday, I think that confidence would again be the order of the day, said one letter. The outpouring of letters reflects the wide range of support for Roosevelt. People of different economic class, political affiliation and social status united behind him. Today, we get none of that. We dont get the unity, and we dont get the honesty. It takes hundreds of millions of dollars to become president, but only a few simple traits create a great leader. If only honesty was as booming a business as campaigning for the presidency. Scott is a graduate student majoring in American studies from Overland Park. Follow him on Twitter @ dscott12.

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better. For many of you upperclassmen who went home this summer, leaving Lawrence to go back home probably wasnt your idea of a perfect summer. It is great getting to see old friends, pets, and favorite hometown locations, but parents can get pretty irritating. Although the first couple of weeks at school have passed, that euphoric feeling of freedom is probably still there, especially for freshman who are experiencing the freedom for the first time. Besides the fact that your parents arent there to nag at you for every little thing, being away from parents can have many bonuses. When I was about to leave for college a year ago, my mom and I constantly got into arguments. Our personalities are so similar, although we probably both hate to admit that. I tried to get out of the house as much as possible to hang out with friends so I could avoid the inevitable fight that would happen between my mom and me. As I moved away last summer, my mom felt the need to keep in close contact with me. I was just ready to go all Kelly Clarkson and become Miss Independent. She would Facebook message me and email me constantly. It was nice she was thinking of me, but would get overwhelming at times especially when some of the messages were along the lines of your brother forgot to feed the cat today. Now he wont stop meowing. As the year went on, my parents and I were able to give me space but still

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talk most every day with meaningful conversations. I also had a few instances when I realized I wasnt Miss Independent when I came to the conclusion that I really did need them. Being away from home has made me appreciate my parents and what they do for me. I think distance has made us closer, which made me a bit sad to leave home this summer. Although it sounds like a cheesy line that couples use in long distance relationships, it can apply to parents and their college kids. Since my parents and I now know how to effectively communicate while away from each other, its easier not to get irritated when I do see them. I even look forward to getting updates about which rug my cat ruined today. Sometimes I dont think I take enough time to appreciate what my parents actually do for me, even while Im away. I think its pretty universal that kids are going to get irritated with their parents, but Im sure they feel the same about us as well. Bickel is a sophomore majoring in journalism from Harper. Follow her on Twitter @Steph_Bick.

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2. WVU (2 last week) 1-0 1. oU (1 last week) 1-0

Oklahoma struggled against UTEP to start off the season, but senior quarterback Landry Jones remained placid and helped his team score 24 unanswered points. The Sooners are still the team to beat in the Big 12. Coach Dana Holgorsen has to love what he saw from his football team last week against Marshall. Senior quarterback Geno Smith had the hot hand all game long with only four incompletions out of 36 pass attempts. The Mountaineers offense will prove a force to be reckoned with this season.

3. osU (6 last week) 1-0

Oklahoma State made some noise last weekend against Savannah State. The Cowboys scored two touchdowns less than five minutes into the game and finished the first quarter with a 35-0 lead, resulting in an 84-0 victory. Coach Mike Gundy hopes his offense can stay focused and provide more strong offensive outings next week at Arizona.

4. tcU (3 last week) 0-0

TCU was off in Week 1 and got a chance to watch in action some of the Big 12 teams it will face later this year. Their season begins this Saturday against Grambling State where coach Gary Patterson wants this game to be a stepping stone before visiting Kansas to kick off conference play.

5. texas (4 last week) 1-0

The Texas Longhorns offense showed a lot of resiliencee when converting on 9 of 17 third downs and both of their fourth downs while only allowing Wyoming to convert once on a third down. Sophomore quarterback David Ash did a good job of taking care of the football and has a strong running game to work with.

6. baylor (7 last week) 1-0

Senior quarterback Nick Florence still has a long way to go, but Baylor fans were pleased with his 21 completions for 341 yards and four touchdowns in the teams 59-24 victory over Southern Methodist. If Baylor can continue to get more out of its offense, it could sneak its way into the top 25 and gain some attention in the Big 12.

9. ttU (9 last week) 1-0 8. Iowa state (8 last week) 1-0 7. Kansas state (5 last week) 1-0
Senior kicker Anthony Cantele helped Kansas State add some points on the score board with three field goals in the first half. Coach Bill Snyder eventually got his offense going in the second half, amassing six touchdowns against Missouri State to start off the season. Tulsa gave Iowa State a run for its money after a two-possession lead to end the first quarter. Coach Paul Rhoads got his Cyclones offense to rebound and score 24 unanswered points after a slow start to the game. Defensively, junior defensive back Deon Broomfield shined with a 51-yard interception to help his team maintain a big lead. However, Rhoads wants to see a better start and more consistency from his team. Although Texas Tech is expected to finish near the bottom of the conference, it opened the season with a 44-6 win against Northwestern State. Senior quarterback Seth Doege knows he has a lot to work on before conference games get underway. The jury is still out on the Red Raiders.

10. KU (10 last week) 1-0

Sophomore running back Tony Pierson and junior running back Taylor Cox combined for 245 rushing yards and three scores to help Kansas make up for some offensive mishaps. The Jayhawks defense also shined as they are currently tied with Tennessee for most interceptions with four.

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nfordyce@kansan.com During the 1950s and 1960s, the University of Kansas mens crosscountry team was a consistent powerhouse in the sport. In those two decades of glory, the Jayhawks captured 15 conference titles they swept the entire 1950s and won a national championship in 1953. Fast forward to 2012. There is a buzz brewing that this team could reach a similar level of success. The team may not break the same records as its 1950s counterpart, but team officials said this years runners could be the best in recent memory. Were great from where we have been, assistant coach Michael Whittlesey said. Not from a historical standpoint. Whittlesey said senior runner Donny Wasinger, who placed 14th at the 2011 National Championships, has more competition this year from his teammates, improving the group as a whole. For my tenure the last four years, its by far the best team. Its no question. Overall talent, there are more guys that can run with Donny, Whittlesey said. Donny has some work to be that No. 1 guy. So if were running where Donny was two years ago with a pack, thats a pretty darn good nucleus. And now youre competing with the upper echelon in the country. Wasinger, a senior from Winona, Minn., has seen how much the team has changed during his time leading the Jayhawks from his freshman year to now. The team now is more committed, Wasinger said. Coach Whit has built more of a culture within the team. We are taking it more seriously. The usual run as a freshman was 8 miles during the summer, but now its 10 to 12 miles every day. Everyone is a step above where we were my freshman year. Whittleseys confidence in the group has been well-received by his runners. I think its really cool that Coach has that kind of faith in us, senior Josh Baden said. We all have to believe in ourselves because we know what we can do. Senior Eric Dyson agrees. By setting the bar so high saying that, it gives us confidence, and he believes we can do it, so it helps a lot, Dyson said. The mens squad failed to reach the National Championships last season, but that wont keep the team from talking about it. Our goal is to be at the National Championships. It was our goal last year and it didnt happen, but I do know we are a lot better this year, Whittlesey said. The guys have done a tremendous job preparing themselves for the season. Whether or not the team lives up these expectations and recaptures the glory of its midcentury counterparts remains unseen. But one thing is for certain: The team has the confidence to try. Greatness is decided by results and what others think of you, Whittlesey said. What we have to do is keep fighting to be a better and better team. Edited by Joanna Hlavacek

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Predictions for upcoming football season

ith the kickoff of the pigskin, there are things we always know. Oregon will never wear the same thing twice, Alabama will play good defense and Kansas State will play ugly football whether its successful or not. We all know these things. Why write about them? Im here to give you three things you DONT know. Three of those bold predictions. Take a seat, grab a notebook, because these things may or may not come true. 1. West Virginia will win the Big 12 Championship. The first year conference newbies boast one of the top offenses in the country. The Mountaineers scored 69 points in their season opener while tallying more than 650 yards. Quarterback Geno Smith was a nearly perfect 32-36 passing, with 323 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also added 65 yards and a touchdown on the

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Heisman finalist in New York. Just a sophomore, the Ducks Mr. Everything is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. With just seven touches from scrimmage, Thomas scored three times in the season opening 57-34 win over Arkansas State. An electric runner, Thomas is the type of player defenses fear the most. If he gets in open space, as Oregons offense likes to do, watch out. He might just keep running all the way to the Heisman Ceremony in New York. 3. Florida State returns to the National Championship for the first time since 2000. The Seminoles are primed for a breakout year and have all of the necessary factors in their favor. The schedule is favorable. The ACC has lacked its luster for the

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jlong@kansan.com ground. Tavon Austin is one of the most electrifying players in college football and he runs, catches, and returns kicks for West Virginia. This offense has all of the weapons to rack up the points in the Big 12, and thats how you win the conference. This is a scoring league, and West Virginia can do it with the best of them. With a poor first week showing from Oklahoma, this conference is wide open for West Virginia to claim it. 2. Oregons DeAnthony Thomas scores 25 touchdowns and is a

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past few years, and Florida State gets their toughest tests at home. Clemson and Florida both come to Tallahassee, and it appears the only road test is at Virginia Tech. If the Noles can get past that game, the door is wide open for a championship run. Senior quarterback EJ Manuel has loads of experience and leads an offense full of playmakers. An enormously talented defense will be the strength of the squad as head coach Jimbo Fisher takes his third year at the helm. The Noles have 19 wins in the past two years including two bowl victories. With one slip in the always tough SEC, LSU, Alabama or another team could lose its spot in the title game. Look for Florida State to match up with USC come January 7th.

Markem down, ladies and gentleman. Ill keep a tally on them, too, and maybe update you every now and then on my success or failures. Football season will make it fun to wait and see. And heres a bonus pick for those who stuck around. The Hawks dont win another game after Rice this weekend. The Big 12 is too tough. But well see about that one too. Regardless, its good to have football back. Edited by Sarah McCabe

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Volume 125 Issue 11

kansan.com

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN

paGe 6

Football predictions
paGe 7

Cross-Countrys future looks bright

kicking the kangaroos

sports

COMMENTARY

continue momentum against owls

Hawks dominate
Jayhawks sweep UMkc in tournament, 3-0
McClinton, who was named to the Kansas Volleyball Invitational AllTournament team, didnt play. The roster that was ready yesterday (Monday) is the roster we went with, Bechard said. And as you go through these pre-conference tournaments where youre playing a lot, you deal with certain things, just dinged up or a little injury here or there. It was an opportunity for some other folks, and thats what we needed. The match was the first time Posey coached in Horejsi without wearing crimson and blue. Posey is in her second year as the UMKC head coach after serving 11 years as an assistant to Bechard at Kansas. We visited before, and Im sure well visit a little bit after, Bechard said. During the match, shes about what I thought shed be. Pretty intense, pretty fired up, and her team would play hard. Im just really proud of her. The Jayhawks will host the Jayhawk Invitational this weekend at home. They will open the tournament against the College of Charleston Friday at 11:30 a.m., continue at Arizona State Friday night at 7:30 and finish against Wyoming at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Edited by Allison Kohn

Geoffrey Calvert
gcalvert@kansan.com The Kansas volleyball team defeated the University of Missouri, Kansas City Kangaroos 3-0 Tuesday at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center, spoiling the return of the Kangaroos head coach Christi Posey, a former Jayhawk assistant coach. The Jayhawks began the first set on a 6-2 run, which set the standard for the rest of the match. They never trailed in the first set, which they won 25-15, or the second set, which finished 25-17. The team briefly trailed in the third set but still won 25-17. I thought our blocking set the tone in the first set, Kansas coach Ray Bechard said. We blocked six balls and I think that put them tara Bryant/kansan back on their heels a little bit. I Junior setter erin Mcnorton (17) and junior middle blocker caroline Jarmoc attempt to block a spike by a UMkc opponent tuesthought they changed offensively day night, sep. 4, at the horejsi Family athletics center. For the third time in four matches, Jarmoc tied a career high of 16 kills. a little bit what they were doing. the Jayhawks defeated the kangaroos 25-15, 25-17, 25-17. Although Bechard said his team could have been more effiThe Jayhawks also varied their kills, redshirt junior middle blockI think weve been real scrapcient, the Jayhawks .275 hitting lineup this match and played natuer Caroline Jarmoc and freshman py this year, Riley said of the percentage was above their season ral setters juniors Erin McNorton outside hitter Tiana Dockery. Jayhawks defense. Ive said it average of .266, and was easily and Kara Wehrs at the same time. Jarmoc had 16 kills, tying her before, but were all veterans back better than UMKCs .045 hitting Wehrs received extensive playing career high, and Dockery had 13 there, and we work really well percentage. time as an outside hitter and conkills, easily setting a career high. together. They also had more assists tributed two kills, a dig and a block It was just working in transiDuring the young season, multhan UMKC (42-23) and digs (59assist. Outside hitter Sylvia Bullock tion again, getting my feet to the tiple Jayhawks have frequently 36). Junior libero Brianne Riley also received her first time on the ball, Jarmoc said. I was trying to threatened the 10 kill mark each finished the game with 17 digs, court as a Jayhawk late in the first emphasize going behind the setter match. Against the Kangaroos, which moved her into the top 10 set. Sophomore outside hitter Sara and just driving and getting kills. only two players had at least 10 in Jayhawk history for career digs.

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he energy for Kansas football is back. Its not close to all the way back, but theres enough to feel a pulse again. Even though Saturdays game had lulls when the crowd at Memorial Stadium was ridiculously calm, the football team did enough to win. Everyone was a little underwhelmed by the end of the game, but for a team that went a whole calendar year without winning, I would say enough people were satisfied with the result. It wasnt just the fans who had a good feeling throughout much of the game; the players looked confident and prepared before the game with the Jackrabbits. Despite having this look of confidence, it didnt end up that way. The offense was not the dominating presence that many anticipated. Senior quarterback Dayne Crist looked flustered at some points and badly overthrew to his receivers on several occasions. However, the running game appeared sharp. Sophomore Tony Pierson and junior Taylor Cox ran with authority that carried the load. All of this has been touched on and micro-analyzed throughout the long weekend, but the one thing that cannot be overlooked is the defense. The defense was putrid last year, and it appeared to go in the same direction. After seeing a few botched drives by both teams, Jackrabbits speedster Zach Zenner broke open a run for 99 yards, blowing past all the Kansas defenders. Oh no, here we go again. More defense that cant be stomached or gives up 50-plus points a game. But the defense settled down and only allowed 63 total yards the rest of the half. Now the attention turns to the Rice and how its team will fare against Kansas this weekend. The Owls from Houston are by no means a world-beater from Conference USA. Theyve only made two bowl games the last 50 years and finished with a 4-8 record last season. They also dropped their first game of the season on Thursday to UCLA with a score of 49-24. The Bruins quarterback completed 20 of 22 passes and their running back ran for 215 yards. UCLA moved efficiently and effectively throughout the game against Rice, so I would expect the same from Kansas this weekend. This game on Saturday wont be the test that TCU will be next week, but at least its a Division 1 opponent for Kansas. Now that weve all seen one week of football, I think its safe to say that this team is in a better position than last year. But taking care of these non-conference games are the most important part of building any sort of momentum into the difficult Big 12 season. Edited by Sarah McCabe

freshman soccer player wins two Big 12 awards

ashley Williams continues to roll in the accolades early in her Jayhawk career. the freshman forward has been honored with the Big 12 offensive and newcomer of the Week on tuesday after a conference release. Williams helped the Jayhawks to their second consecutive weekend sweep on Friday and sunday. the albuquerque, n.M., native put a two-goal performance during a 3-0 win over the creighton Bluejays on Friday. she also had an assist in the game. Williams then added a third goal against arizona state. this helped kan-

Freshman forward ashley Williams from albuquerque, n.M., defends the ball against her georgia opponent during their aug. 24 match. Williams suffered a minor injury in the first half, but later was well enough to return to the field.

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sas in the difficult 2-2 draw. she now has 11 points on the year, currently a Big 12 lead. her give goal is also leading the Big 12 thus far in the 2012 season. Williams is just the third Big 12 student athlete to earn both the offensive Player and newcomer of the Week honor in the same week. the feat was last accomplished in 2009. this was the first time a Jayhawk won both awards in one week. kansas soccer is back in action this weekend. the Jayhawks host Missouri state on Friday at 5 p.m. then they will face north carolina state on sunday at 12 p.m.

Crist hears critics, looks to step up game

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fvousoughian@kansan.com After studying footage from Saturdays 31-17 win over South Dakota State, coach Charlie Weis has zeroed in on what the football team must improve on to be successful this season. One player Weis wants to see progress is senior quarterback and captain Dayne Crist. In his debut as a Kansas Jayhawk, Crist went 17 of 36, throwing 169 yards. He had one touchdown and one interception against the Jackrabbits. While Weis has high expectations for the Notre Dame transfer, he also wants to make sure Crist keeps his head high after Saturdays game. You only get 12 of these regular season games and the first one was a win, Weis said. Youre not supposed to feel bad after a win. Youre supposed to feel good after you win. You deal with the problems in the game, but dont feel bad after a win. Weis grades his players after watching film of the previous game and said that no player gets graded harder than the quarterback of the team. His parents would not have been happy if he brought that grade home, Weis said of Crist. We grade relatively difficult. We grade hard. As for Crist, he gladly welcomes the criticism and is open with his coaches and teammates on how he can be a better leader and quarterCrist back. Im just as hard on myself, he said. Ive got to practice better. I have a better understanding of how the game went. But at the end of the day, I know that I can play much better than how I did on Saturday, and I am excited for the opportunity to get better this week in practice and go out and have a better shot on Saturday. As a captain of the team, Crist continues to keep in touch with his receivers in and out of the facility as much as possible. Not only does everyone on the team want to improve for their own personal benefit, but they also make the players around them better to help the team be more successful. I think the communication between they and I are great, Crist said. We all have the same goal, and thats getting better and playing more efficient, and thats what we are going to aim to do all week. Crist wants to make practice count this week with his teammates before Saturdays game against Rice University. He made it clear that the team can evolve their playing, even after this seasons first win. Crist would like to improve the dynamic with his receivers after making mental errors and leaving points on the field last weekend. At the end of the day, weve got to be more efficient, he said. I think that starts in practice, so weve got to have a great sense of urgency today in practice, tomorrow and all week and practice efficiency as well.

FootBall

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senior quarterback Dayne crist looks for his teammate sophomore halfback tony Pierson to hand the ball off to on saturday night, sept. 1, at Memorial stadium, where the Jayhawks won 31-17. crist had 17 complete passes during the game.