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Editor's
note:
The
University Daily Kansan
generally does not name
sexual assault victims
in accordance with the
Kansan's policy guide.
However, Daisy Tackett
has given the Kansan
permission to publish her
name and photo.
A former University student athlete filed a Title IX
lawsuit March 21 against
KU. The lawsuit claims the
University created a hostile educational environment because it failed to
protect her after she said
she was raped by a KU football player in Jayhawker
Towers, an on-campus residence hall.
colleges and
universities to create
offices to investigate
complaints of
sexual assault and
harassment that
occur on campus.
SEXUAL
ASSAULTS
ON CAMPUS
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Former University student athlete, Daisy Tackett, alledges in a lawsuit that
the University failed to protect her after her alledged sexual assault
referred to a KU Athletics
physician and then a member of the Institutional Opportunity & Access (IOA).
In the lawsuit, Tackett said the football player
stalked her at two separate
locations: once in front of
Blake Hall and Watson Library.
"The KU football player
stared her down and called
her a derogatory name," according to the lawsuit.
In 2013,
approximately nine
forcible sex offenses
were reported in
University dorms.
In 2012, there
were two reports of
forcible sex offenses
in KU dorms.
I dont feel comfortable need to email my profesusing any bathroom thats sors about my name or pronot just outside the [Sexu- nouns this semester.
ality and Gender Diversity]
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center, King said.
hour-long discussion, the
Panelists
emphasized panelists wrapped up by
the importance of accurate sharing some final words of
pronoun usage, both in the wisdom for the room.
classroom and in social setKing said its important
tings.
to have a support group
Alexander said theyd when exploring gender and
like to see more professors said he made the mistake
begin class by introducing of thinking he had to go
their personal pronouns through it alone.
and asking everyone to do
If youre exploring
the same.
gender identity and your
Misgendering in the own gender and what-not,
classroom is a concern youre not alone, there are
for many in the LGBTQ+ many people that you can
community. Recently, the talk to, King said.
Sexuality and Gender DiWoodward, who said
versity Consortium has they struggled with their
been speaking with admin- identity at first, assured the
istrators on ways to change room that it is okay to be
the Universitys enrollment uncertain at times.
system to be more inclusive
You dont have to have
of transgender and nongen- it all figured out. You dont
der conforming individuals. have to wake up one day
Brown said hes begun and say, Oh, this is who I
using a tool on the Univer- am. This is how I am going
sity website that allows him to present myself. This is
to clearly identify himself to something I really strugteachers.
gled with at the beginning,
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really helpful for me is in free to talk to people who
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can put in
a pre- ences
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The lawsuit claims that
after she reported the incidents to the IOA, she was
provided an escort to walk
her between Blake Hall and
Wescoe Hall. She said that
as a result of the incidents,
she
frequently
missed
workouts and her anxiety
worsened. From October
through December, she
withdrew from campus life
and would avoid athletic-related buildings because
she didn't want to encounter the football player, the
lawsuit reports.
She said although her
coaches were aware of
the alleged sexual assault
and her increasing anxiety, coach Rob Catloth informed her she would not
be allowed to travel on an
annual training trip to Florida.
For Tackett, rowing provided her a way to "help
cope with the situation,"
according to the lawsuit.
However, she said even
though she passed a fitness
test to prove she was fit
enough on the trip, she was
still not allowed to travel
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KU public safety
office investigated a
sexual assault report
in Jayhawker Towers
in March 2013
Reported rape of
student in University
residence hall in
April 2014
KU football player
arrested after
student reports she
had been fondled
while unconscious
in the parking lot of
Jayhawker Towers.
KU public safety
office reports alleged
sexual battery at
Jayhawker Towers on
Nov. 10, 2014.
For Student
Senate, we
have a rule that
a group has
to be open to
all students [to
receive funding].
Stephonn Alcorn
Government Realations
Director
Brownback on Tuesday
afternoon.
The
law
requires
universities to provide the
same services to groups
with
religious-specific
membership requirements.
As long as the leaders of
the group adhere and
comply to the associations
sincerely held religious
beliefs, comply with the
groups sincere religious
standards of conduct, and
remain committed to
furthering the associations
religious missions.
Student
governments
at the University, Kansas
State
University
and
Wichita State University
have spoken out against
the bill, saying it violates
anti-discrimination
policies. Student Senate
released a resolution last
year, authored by former
student body president
Morgan Said and former
government
relations
director Will Admussen,
opposing the legislation.
Section
8.5.6
of
Student Senate Rules and
Regulations states, no
funds shall be allocated
to
any
corporation,
organization, or group
that is not open de facto
to all University of Kansas
students, the resolution
reads. If SB 175 were to
become law, Kansas Board
of Regents higher education
institutions
will
be
required
to
provide
benefits
to
student
organizations that violate
discrimination policies
and standards.
Student
Senate
Government Relations
Director
Stephonn
Alcorn said the law will
have a negative impact
on the way Senate goes
about funding student
organizations.
We
released
a
resolution
opposing
Senate Bill 175 last year.
That resolution still
stands as our official
stance on that. If [the
bill] does pass, that
would definitely have
an adverse impact on
our funding of groups
and our ability to be a
student
government
that serves all students,
Alcorn said. For Student
Senate, we have a rule
that a group has to be
open to all students [to
receive funding]."
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effectively.
The goal of the Image of Research competition is to celebrate
the diversity of undergraduate research by challenging undergraduate researchers to reflect on what
that research means to them and
how you represent that." Bolick
said.
Bolick described how, as an
undergraduate program, the Image of a Research competition is
a phenomenal opportunity to
branch out and create a unique
and marketable personality online.
We all have digital identities
and you can exert influence on
your identity by being proactive
and giving shape to the results
of research in your areas, Bolick
said.
Bolick was followed by Mackenzie Bloom, a junior majoring
in biology and genetics who won
the "Research is a Process" Award
acknowledging her multiple submissions that demonstrate the iterative and dynamic nature of the
research process.
Bloom, an undergraduate research assistant, shared slides
illustrating her work quantifying
stem cell numbers in mouse colon
tissue.
Colon cancer is the second
leading cause of cancer related
death, Bloom said. In our group
we are trying to understand the
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Multicultural Student Government equal representation.
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Barack Obamas
visit to Cuba
symbolizes
progress
RYAN LISTON
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n Monday, Barack
Obama
became
the first U.S. president in 88 years to visit
Cuba. While his joint press
event with Cuban President Raul Castro touched
on some continuing disagreements between the
countries and ended with
an awkward attempt at a
handshake, the visit marks
a major step forward in
restoring relations with
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Everything is turning
lovely hues of green
again, just like Wayne
Seldens gorgeous
eyeballs.
Cuba.
Since Cuba is located
less than 100 miles from
Floridas coasts, it is imperative that the United
States government seeks
to revitalize relations. Cubas proximity should be
a key reason to foster improved trade and communication instead of allowing overarching distrust to
continue.
Furthermore, the citizens of Cuba may benefit
from a restored partnership between the countries. Trade could help
stimulate the Cuban economy and relaxed travel
laws may allow for more
orderly immigration or
travel between the two
countries, which has already allowed many Cuban families to reunite.
Stabilizing the relationship with Cuba, however,
is not a sign of approval
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it. Some of these longterm effects include an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis
and cancer. It is important
for students to realize that
what they eat now has the
potential to affect immediate and future health.
Committing to a healthy
diet has never been easier.
With the power of the internet and the abundance
of resources on campus,
there is no shortage of information available to students about how to have
a balanced diet. The Student's Guide to Nutrition,
published by Best Colleges
is an excellent, easily comprehensible guide to start
with.
The movement toward
a healthier student body
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Senior Kelly Latham, a senior from Lawrence, sits with her illustrations. Latham is an artist and cancer survivor.
normal.
I was kind of just along
for the ride, she said. I
was like, Okay, yeah, tell me
what to do, and itll fix me.
Michael, Kelly's younger
brother, is a junior studying
mechanical engineering at
the University. After getting
over the initial shock of her
diagnosis, Michael and the
rest of the Latham family
were similarly level-headed.
It was weird to hear
that, you know, that your
sister, whos pretty young
in her life, has cancer, he
said. But at the same time,
I wasnt worried. I knew she
would pull through.
The following June,
Latham went into remission.
The most pressing thing on
her mind after receiving a
hardly.
As an illustration student,
she takes classes that teach
her skills like storyboarding
and concept development.
Professor Barry Fitzgerald currently has Latham for
her majors capstone course.
He didnt have Latham as
a student at the time of her
diagnosis, but he has taught
her in several courses since
then. As Fitzgeralds course
is one of the last Latham will
ever take at the University, Fitzgerald is helping her
hone her skills not only as an
artist but as a marketer.
You need to be making
the right kind of art for the
right kind of audience, he
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Scorpio(Oct.23-Nov.21)
Sort facts from gossip. The
flow of information could
seem like a deluge. A possible gain or loss depends
on recent actions. Writing
projects go further than
expected. Post, publish and
broadcast.
Sagittarius(Nov.22-Dec.21)
Expand your view. Allocate
funds for communications.
Invest in business promotions. Participate in an
intellectual conversation at
a higher level. A conflict
of interests gets exposed.
Truth leads to healing. List
limitations and barriers.
Capricorn(Dec.22-Jan.19)
Back up intuition with research. Confer with partners
on professional opportunities. The truth is revealed,
and it might not be pretty.
Make the case for a new direction. Ask great questions.
Share what you learn.
Aquarius(Jan.20-Feb.18)
Finalize advertising or other
public communications. Your
income rises as your communications go viral, with
Mercury trine Mars. Take the
lead. Keep cool as angry
rhetoric can backfire. Speak
out. Dont be bashful.
Pisces (Feb19-March 20)
Express your views in
writing. Discuss the financial
implications of your plan.
Use facts to back up your
position. Expect criticism,
and deflect with a thoughtful
response. Persuade, motivate and incite action.
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Cuee Wright, a 2015 graduate, wearing Young Intelcts, a clothing line she began in 2014.
Growing
up,
Cuee
Wright dreamed about
being a lot of things: a
basketball player, a journalist, a videographer and
a collegiate dean, but never once did she think she
would someday have her
own clothing line.
Wright, a 2015 Univer-
organization is a work in
progress, the clothing line
is starting to take off. Prior to the success Wright
has already seen, research
and brand work had to be
done.
Wright was helped in
creating this brand by
Janet Rose, a professor
in the journalism school.
Rose said she was giving a lecture in class
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Senior Kelly Latham is a student artist and cancer survivor. She works primarily with watercolor. She made these illustrations while studying abroad in Rome.
spirations.
Since going into remission, Latham has more than
made up for the artistic dry
spell. In spring of 2015,
Latham spent a semester
abroad in Rome. Through
the American University of
Rome, Latham took classes in baroque and classical
art. The classes were held in
different parts of the city to
expose students to as much
Roman art and architecture
as possible.
While in Italy, Latham
lived mostly unplugged from
her life back home. She left
her tablet, which she used for
most of her projects, back in
America, unsubscribed from
Photoshop and only took her
pencils and watercolors. She
had limited Wi-Fi access and
used a map to get around the
city.
Having passed the twoyear mark in her remission,
Latham didn't feel like she
had to worry about her
health while abroad. Art and
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Theres like 20 of us in
my class, give or take, and
you get stuck behind the
computer screen," she said.
"And you are only looking at
other peoples work and being like Oh, theyre successful. I need to be like them,
and so you modify yourself
to be like them, and thats
not necessarily a good thing
to do."
But Latham still had a
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Because working in a Disney
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she applied for the Disney
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moved on from.
Latham said she's dealt
with enough death and negativity for a lifetime. She's
ready to move on a sentiment reflected in her optimistic art.
"I know in reality there
are bad things like cancer
and war and death and
even just things like having
to go to work and things
like that," she said. "Whereas in my art, shes a treasure
hunter doing whatever she
wants to. If someone can escape their not-as-fun reality
and kind of get lost in the color and shape and excitement
of my work, then I think
thats a really cool thing, and
I try to make it that."
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ansas is home to
more than 300,000
people of Hispanic
origin, making up about 11
percent of the state's population, according to the Pew
Research Center. Starting
next month, the Center for
Latin America and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) will
bring visibility to the history
of this group with a series
of events and educational
programming around Lawrence, which is free and
open to the public.
Planning for the month
of programming began
after CLACS was awarded the Latino Americans:
500 Years of History grant
through the National Endowment for the Humanities and American Library
Association in February.
The Lawrence Public Library, the Tonantzin Society
of Topeka and KU Libraries
are all co-sponsoring the
programming.
CLACS Outreach Coordinator Danika Swanson has
spent the last few months
brainstorming
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basketball gameday
EVAN RIGGS
@EvanRiggsUDK
AT A GLANCE
The Jayhawks have won 16
games in a row and are in
the Sweet 16 for the first
time since 2013. Advancing further wont be easy,
as Maryland is one of the
most talented teams in the
country. Graham and Mason have been tested all
season against elite guards,
and they will need to pass
one more test against Melo
Trimble if the Jayhawks
are going to advance to the
Elite Eight.
PLAYER TO WATCH
NCAA
tournament
edition
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MARYLAND
PROJECTED STARTERS
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AT A GLANCE
PLAYER TO WATCH
Jake Nickens
sophomore, guard
Devonte Graham, sophomore, guard
After not scoring in the first round, Graham had 13
points in the Jayhawks second round win. He also
hit a clutch shot down the stretch to ice the game for
Kansas, which is what hes been doing for the last five
weeks. He continues to play with a very loud confidence and swagger, showing why hes the Jayhawks
emotional and vocal leader.
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Sophomore guard Devonte Graham poses for a picture with the Beck family in Louisville, Kentucky, at the KFC
Yum! Center.
Scott Chasen/KANSAN
Emma and Eli Beck wait for the Kansas players to emerge from the tunnel at Kansas open practice on Wednesday,
March 23 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
MUSI
OUISVILLE, Ky. As
Kansas took the floor
for its open practice on
Wednesday, cheers rang out
from the pockets of crimson
and blue spread across the
lower bowl of the KFC Yum!
Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
In the stands, some fans
raised up posters; others
held things they wanted
signed, ranging from shoes
and basketballs to even
small scraps of paper. But
it was something else that
caught the attention of
sophomore guard Devonte
Graham.
It was a clock hanging around the neck of
one fan, Emma Beck an
eighth-grader from Cincinnati that piqued Grahams
interest, as described by
Emmas father, Travis.
Wayne [Selden Jr.],
youve got to see this, Travis recalled Graham saying.
To the Beck family, following Kansas is nothing
new. The family has already
been to three games in Allen Fieldhouse this year,
in addition to making trips
to Maui and a couple other
venues.
However, the clock was a
different story. It was something different, a bit more
out there than the family
was used to.
My parents thought I
was a little crazy, but I just
saw from Uncle Anthony
and his clock, Emma said.
And Devonte is my favorite
player. I have a big crush on
him too.
So after finally convincing her parents the clock was
the way to go and getting
an assist from her mother
Emma was ready. But as she
called out to the players, she
wasnt alone.
Her brother Eli, age seven, stood by her side, hold-
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As Maryland took the
court for its open practice at KFC Yum! Center in
Louisville, Kentucky, the
team seemed energized.
The assistants and managers clapped along as the
players loosened up, at
least, that was the case for
the majority of figures on
the court.
Maryland coach Mark
Turgeon stood on the sideline, locked in conversation
with longtime Kansas announcer Bob Davis. At one
point, Turgeon appeared
to be wrapping up the conversation, but as anyone
who has heard a parent say,
Oh, Ill be off the phone
in a minute, knows, that
doesnt mean anything.
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Former Kansas player and current Maryland coach Mark Turgeon talks with longtime KU announcer Bob Davis.
According to Maryland
guard Jaylen Brantley, Turgeon went out of his way to
tell the team there shouldnt
be any added pressure be-
Cornerback Ronnie Davis makes a diving catch after a drill at KU Pro Day on March 23, 2016.
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