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K-State
hot dogs
The Wildcats
introduced their new
mens basketball
coach
yesterday.
An elderly man
missed Christmas
after he stole two
hot dogs from
a convenience
store.
Student Senate
candidates answered
questions about
what they would do
if they arent
elected.
The Jayhawks hope
to pay the Golden
Eagles back for an
early-season
loss.
By BriAn lEwis-jonEs
Six new classrooms are sched-
uled for construction this fall at the
Hilltop Child Development Center at
the University of Kansas, something
that Pat Pisani, executive director of
the center, says will soothe, but not
eliminate, its waiting list, which has
grown to more than 300 children.
We have people calling before
their kids are born, people calling
before theyre even pregnant to see
what their options are, she said.
The expansion, which will entail
two new wings of classrooms and
desperately needed storage space,
are part of a pre-planned phase two
of the buildings original construc-
tion seven years ago, Pisani said.
The expansion is expected to cost
about $2 million, primarily from
University contributions, Pisani
said. She said while student fees pay
for about 65 percent of the current
buildings bond. However, students
are only paying for a small amount
of the expansion.
Pisani hoped that both expansions
would be open by the Fall 2008.
The new classrooms will accom-
modate about 90 more children in
addition to the more than 200 chil-
dren currently enrolled, who range
in age from one to 12 years old.
Scott Nuckolls, Lawrence senior,
has brought his three-year-old
daughter to Hilltop for two years.
He said he was on the waiting list for
more than six months, but the cen-
ters location and staff were incen-
tives to enroll his daughter.
Most of the student aides are out
of the school of education, Nuckolls
said. Its a good school of education,
you get good student aides.
Kathy Rose-Mockry, program
director at the Emily Taylor Womens
Resource Center, said more non-
traditional students, including par-
ent-students, are attending cam-
puses across the country. She said
its important for the University to
provide services for those students
By joE hunt
All classified state employ-
ees would receive a 2 percent
base-salary raise and an $860
bonus under a budget proposed
to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. 1,533
employees being paid below
market value would receive an
additional 5 percent base-salary
raise.
An annual longevity bonus
would also increase from $40
to $50 per year employed. The
longevity bonus is for those who
have been employed for 10 years
or longer.
The raise would not apply to
faculty and staff at the University
of Kansas. The University is no
longer part of the State Civil
Service System, so its employees
are not considered classified.
Ola Faucher, director of
h u m a n
r e s o u r c -
es at the
Uni ve r s i t y,
said that the
Un i v e r s i t y
left the State
Civil Service
System to
have greater
control and
flexibility in
employee pay
and assign-
ment of job
titles. A pay
raise is being
considered.
W e r e
formul at i ng
those plans
now, Faucher
said of the
University raise. Final approval
is dependant on Kansas Board of
Regents authorization.
State Rep. Sharon Schwartz (R-
Washington), chair of the House
Appropriations Committee, said
that increasing employee pay
to offer competitive jobs was
a deciding factor in giving the
raise.
We train people and then
they go into the private sec-
tor, Schwartz said. We need to
retain those people, theyre good
workers.
Schwartz said that one of the
problems with the state raise was
that it was proportional to the
salary, so those who made more
got bigger raises.
It just continues to widen the
disparity, Schwartz said. But
its really a positive move in the
right direction.
Gov. Sebelius had previously
proposed a 4 percent raise for
state employees.
Kansan staf writer joe hunt
can be contacted at jhunt@
kansan.com.
Edited by Joe Caponio
By nAthAn Gill
University of Kansas law students
recently won five of nine summer
clerkships offered by the Kansas City
Metropolitan Bar Association.
The association, whose members
are law firms and independent attor-
neys, offered the clerkships as an
effort to attract and retain diverse
graduates to the Kansas City area.
The clerkships are summer intern-
ships that give students hands-on
experience working with a profes-
sional attorney.
Joy Batteen, coordinator of the
associations diversity program, said
the students were selected based on
their integrity, leadership skills and
personal diversity, which included
race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexu-
al orientation and physical disability.
It provides a new, diverse per-
spective to the practice of law,
Batteen said about the clerkship pro-
gram.
Diana Lee, publications coordina-
tor for KUs School of Law, said the
full-time, paid clerks would work
for attorneys or firms by performing
research and attending legal meet-
ings, such as depositions and hear-
ings. A law school news release said
that representatives from nine firms
selected from more than 30 appli-
cants from universities in Kansas
and Missouri.
Vedrana Balta, Sarajevo, Bosnia-
Herzegovina graduate student, will be
a clerk for Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan
Suelthaus PC, a Kansas City, Mo.,
firm. Balta said her 10-week clerk-
ship would give her the opportunity
to bring an international perspective
to the firm. She said a law firm with
diverse employees would help attract
clients who are themselves diverse.
Im just really excited. Balta said.
I hope I do a good job.
Kansan staf writer nathan Gill
can be contacted at ngill@kansan.
com.
Edited by Darla Slipke
Julian Wrights two-year career at Kansas
has ended.
A swarm of media gathered Monday af-
ternoon for his ofcial announcement that he
would be headed to the NBA.
Things are probably going to work out
pretty good for him,said coach Bill Self.
The Jayhawks lose one of their best players
as well as a fan favorite. Wright, fondly known
as JuJu,thrilled crowds with his emotional play,
thundering dunks and knee-high tube socks.
Inside, The Kansan takes a look at Wrights
prospects as a professional, as well as fan reac-
tion to his departure.
Michael Phillips
amanda Sellers/KaNSaN
Mens basketball player JulianWright touches the Jayhawk statue as he leaves theWagnon Student Athlete Center on Monday afternoon. Moments earlier, Wright announced he was leaving Kansas for the NBA.
Wright to skip junior, senior seasons to enter NBA Draft
Walking away
kansas finance
Budget
could
grant
raises
Proposal would
give bonuses to
state employees
We train
people and
then they
go into the
private sector.
We need to
retain those
people.
sharon
schwartz
(r-washington)
child care
Extra rooms will
soothe wait list
GaininG in the field
Five students win internships from K.C. law frms
Lisa Lipovac/KaNSaN
three-year olds Felix Smolen and Sonora Vossen play in the Butterfy Room at the Hilltop Child
Development Center. Hilltop will soon be expanded to accommodate the high demand.
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5. Lactation stations aid
mothers on campus
Cornell Fleischer, University
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Dissing Empire: Ottoman-
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Middle East at noon at Room
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Martin Hawver will pres-
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in Staufer-Flint Hall.
Alan Muir and Sarah Helm
will present the lecture Career
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202/203 in the Student Recre-
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Richard DeGeorge will pres-
ent the Philosophy & Literature
seminar at 3:30 p.m. at the Sem-
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Gitti Salami will present the
lecture A Saint in the City: Suf
Arts of Urban Senegalq at 7
p.m. in KU Edwards Campus Au-
ditorium at Edwards Campus.
Former Congressman John R.
Kasich will present the lecture
Stand for Something: The
Battle for Americas Soul at 7
p.m. at the Lied Center.
Eric Sundquist will pres-
ent the Annual British and
American lecture at 7:30 p.m.
at Alderson Auditorium in the
Kansas Union.
The play Keely and Du by
Jane Martin will be performed
at 7:30 p.m. at William Inge Me-
morial Theatre in Murphy Hall.
Maria Carlson will present
the lecture Cultural and His-
tory Matter: Russias Search for
Identity after the Fall at 7:30
p.m. at Woodruf Auditorium in
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By Lindsey Parker
Groups of students gather to
play a pick-up game of football or
Frisbee. Trees are scattered about
providing an abundance of shade for
a sunny day. Red and yellow tulips
bloom, squirrels scurry about and
students shuffle along to class.
At the heart of campus, Watsons
front yard is host to more than just
sidewalks and dandelions.
Studying outside of Watson
Library provides a view of Jayhawk
Boulevard and allows for a diversity
of studying options.
Students can sit near sidewalks
and chuckle at others who walk by
quoting Free For All or listen to
bits of peoples conversations. Those
who need to be productive, on the
other hand, can be antisocial: Throw
on those iPod headphones and face
a far-off tree to do work. It may be
surprising how much can be accom-
plished without typical distractions
of roommates or the ultimate study
deferral: Facebook.
Students who need a book to
continue studying are just a few
steps from the biggest library on
campus.
The area is located between Fraser
Hall and Wescoe Hall, which allows
those with short breaks between
classes a place to study without trav-
eling far.
Studying outside of Watson
Library is a peaceful, pleasant option
for students looking to expand their
study horizons.
Edited by Darla Slipke
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Who Was your first celebrity crush?
Tom PiTToors
shawnee sophomore
Shirley Manson.
Tom hale
shawnee junior
J. Lo because she has a nice ass.
Ben micek
omaha, neb., freshman
Britney Spears. I even bought the
CD just for the poster inside.
nichole sTenBack
Vancouver, Wash.,
graduate student
Jonathan from New Kids on the
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Christian Scharasch, Kansas City sophomore, left, Jay Howell, Kansas City sophomore, next to Scharasch, and other members promote Kansas Waterski teamand their upcoming tournament
Monday afternoon in front of strong hall. caitline Gillian, president of Kansas Waterski team, said they also tried to recruit newmembers and passed out fyers to informpeople of their meeting schedule and
the waterski tournament coming up on saturday at Mokan lake.
Odd news
Rules of dating change
with name googling
CHICAGO Dating used to be
largely a matter of spending time
with a love interest, discovering
the good, the bad and the ugly in
person. If you were lucky, friends
helped fll in some of the blanks.
These days, the Internet and
the ability to check people out
before they ever meet up has
forever changed the rules.
Googling your date has be-
come standard practice.
I often tell my friends that are
still in the dating sphere to use the
power of Google to their advan-
tage, says Katie Laird, a 24-year-old
Web marketing professional and
self-proclaimed social software
geek from Houston.
The results can be enlighten-
ing, surprising and sometimes,
a little disturbing. Its a way for
people to check out photos and
fnd out what they have in com-
mon, even when theyve already
met in person.
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Learn about the culture of India
through dancing, free henna, and testimonies
A FREE Indian Dinner will follow
Guest Speaker: Mahasweta Banerjee,
Dept of Social Welfare
Thursday, April 12th at 6:00 pm
Relays Room, Burge Union
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between religious
leaders about how
reproductive rights
and spirituality in-
terplay
*Refreshments will be served*
A pro-choice interfaith forum
The Odd Couple?
Reproductive Rights
and Spirituality
Where: The Kan-
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Kansas Union, KU
When: Tuesday,
April 17th at
7pm
This event is organized by Students for
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KU Independent Study
By Ashlee Kieler
Student Senate elections begin
tomorrow. Presidential and vice
presidential nominees from Delta
Force, Students Rights and United
Students vie for the top spots in
Senate.
Delta Force
John Cross, Kansas City, Mo.,
junior, is running for the presiden-
tial seat on the Delta Force ticket.
Cross, an English and French major
with a minor in philosophy, cur-
rently holds a junior/senior College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences Senate
seat.
Cross is involved in with many
groups and organizations on cam-
pus from the Swing Dance Club to
KU for Uganda.
I think Senate has a lot of poten-
tial to make positive changes for
the sake of the student body, and I
want to make sure that it fulfills that
potential, Cross said.
Cross running mate, Liz Stuewe,
Lawrence junior, is majoring in
political science and American
studies.
Stuewe has been involved with
numerous groups and organizations
during her time at the University. A
few of her positions are serving as
the president on the Commission for
the Status of Women, Dole Institute
of Politics-Student Advisory Board
member and the Emily Taylor
Womens Resource Center-Advisory
Board member.
Ive had the opportunity to
work with civic leaders all over
campus, Stuewe said. Ive worked
with everyone from students, to
administrators, to elected officials.
Stuewe said she decided to run
for Student Senate because of her
love for the University and the feel-
ing that she could make a differ-
ence.
I spent my high school liter-
ally staring out the window at the
University, Stuewe said of her con-
nection to the University.
Students Rights
Johnathan Wilson, Paola sopho-
more, founded the Students Rights
coalition as a way to give the power
back to the students.
Wilson, majoring in political sci-
ence, ran for Student Body Vice
President last year on the $100 Fee
Cut ticket. Wilson currently serves
on the Senate University Affairs
committee.
I feel that it is very important to
represent the students and my obli-
gation to help bring the rights back
to them, Wilson said.
Wilson said the coalition feels
that this prestigious institution
robs the students of their right to an
affordable education.
Wilsons running mate, Caitlin
Ballard, Overland Park junior,
recently transferred to the University.
Ballard, a political science major,
attended the University of St. Marys
her freshman and sophomore years.
During both years at St. Marys,
Ballard served as class president.
I really enjoy the leadership
roles and rallying people around our
coalition, Ballard said.
The possibility to work with lots
of groups through Senate is exciting,
she said.
Senate elections begin online
at www.ku.edu/computing/election
Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
and Thursday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Students can also vote at polling sites
set up on Wescoe Beach and Mrs. Es
beginning Wednesday from 8 a.m. to
7:30 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
United Students
Hannah Love, Dodge City junior,
is the presidential nominee for United
Students. Love, a junior/senior
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
senator, is majoring in sociology.
Love began her Senate career as a
freshman senator during her first few
weeks at the University.
In the last two and a half years
Ive had the opportunity to serve on
numerous boards and committees,
Love said. Her proudest accomplish-
ment as a senator came from her
work in the Campaign for Affordable
Textbooks. The campaign created an
online book exchange and most cur-
rently an initiative to create a text-
book library.
Love also serves on the Unclassified
Senate and University Senate.
Ray Wittlinger, Olathe junior and
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Senator, is Loves running mate.
Wittlinger is majoring in political
science.
Wittlinger was first appointed to
Senate as the Interfraternity Council
Senator. After a year in the position
he chose to continue his Senate expe-
rience by running as a Freshman/
Sophomore College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences senator.
Wittlinger has served the
University in many roles includ-
ing the Student Senate Executive
Secretary and the Campus Safety
Advisory Board.
Hannah and I are dedicated to
representing all students and bring
about positive change, Wittlinger
said.
Kansan staf writer Ashlee Kieler
can be contacted at akieler@kan-
san.com.
Edited by Sharla Shivers
StUDent Senate
Candidates prepare for elections
Cross and Stuewe
Wilson and Ballard
Love and Wittlinger
locAl crime
More than 25 kids stolen
from goat farm
LAWRENCE, Kan. Someone
is stealing baby goats from Bob
Throop and Jef Hill, and the two
men are certain the predators are
humans, not other animals.
Hill and Throop, who run a
goat-raising enterprise near
Lawrence, say theyve had about
25 baby goats called kids
stolen since March 1.
They suspect the animals are
being taken shortly after theyre
born and hand-fed until they are
slaughtered from some sort of
religious rite. Young goats are
part of religious meals and cel-
ebrations in Islam, Judaism and
Christianity.
Obviously theres a lot of cul-
tures that eat goat,Throop said.
Hill said he thinks someone
fgured out how to make some
quick money of the kids.
You fgure at 40 to 50 bucks a
pop, for those 20-plus kids, thats
an easy grand, Hill said.
And the partners say theyve
seen no blood or carcass parts
that would suggest the animals
are being stalked by wild preda-
tors.
The thefts hurt their operation
in several ways.
They planted acres of grass
for the young goats to eat this
year, and now dont have enough
kids to eat it. Mothers, especially
those giving birth to their second
or later litters, have udders flled
and no babies to feed.
Most important, the newborns
would have been the foundation
for later herds.
Wed have been happy to sell
the males,Throop said.
The men hope anyone buying
a young goat will check that
they are buying from a reputable
source.
Were after the people who
stole them, not the people who
received them,Throop said. We
fgure our goats are lost. But wed
certainly like to stop this from
going on again. We just want to
catch the person responsible.
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to succeed.
By accommodating families in
general, were making a statement
that we value what people with fami-
lies bring to this campus, she said.
Hilltop currently employs about
50 to 60 students every semester
who assist full-time teachers. Due
to the additional classrooms, Pisani
said the number of student employ-
ees will also increase by about a
third. The center will add 12 to 15
full-time staff members, including
10 new teachers.
Pisani said some staff and fac-
ulty who try enrolling their child
at Hilltop are on the waiting list as
long as three to four years. Students
receive priority over faculty and staff
when enrolling their child at the
center.
Its a major thing in peoples
lives, Pisani said. Some people stay
at KU so their kids can come here.
Kansan staf writer Brian Lewis-
Jones can be contacted at
bljones@kansan.com.
Edited by Sharla Shivers
hilltop (continued from 1A)
ASSOCIATED PRESS
WICHITA An elderly man
who spent 71 days in jail for taking
two hot dogs he said he forgot to pay
for at a convenience store has been
found not guilty of felony theft.
The two-day trial last week in
Sedgwick County Court against
Thomas M. Wimberly, a veteran liv-
ing on Social Security, was stupid,
said presiding juror Krysti Mason,
21.
Kansas law requires felony pros-
ecution for crimes such as petty
theft if the suspect has had two prior
convictions. Wimberly had two pre-
vious misdemeanor thefts on his
record, one more than a decade old.
Wimberly, 75, stayed in jail after
being arrested because he couldnt
pay the bond, $100,000 at one point,
even though he was charged with
a crime that nets probation after a
conviction.
Last July, Wimberly walked out of
a QuikTrip without paying the $2.11
for the hot dogs. He paid for a candy
bar and had enough money to pay
for the franks, but he said he saw his
dog outside trying to jump out of
his shopping cart, so he went out to
stop the dog and forgot to pay for
the hot dogs.
Cases like his go to district attor-
neys when they reach felonies, after
a recent Supreme Court decision
prompted city municipal courts to
send misdemeanor cases to district
attorneys.
Its highly frustrating, said Kim
Parker, deputy district attorney for
Sedgwick County. Nevertheless,
were trying to make sure no one
walks through without some sort of
consequence.
Parker said the district attorneys
office, because it takes prior crimi-
nal records into account, has han-
dled cases such as alcoholics stealing
mouthwash.
No one is saying Wimberly has
led a perfect life. More than 20 years
ago, Wimberly, then 52, hit and
killed a 10-year-old girl. Wimberly
remembers the car brakes failing,
but police said his blood alcohol
level was 0.122, higher than the legal
limit of 0.1 at the time.
Wimberly pleaded guilty to invol-
untary manslaughter and drunken
driving.
I took responsibility, Wimberly
told The Wichita Eagle in a
December telephone interview.
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lee Wetzel, painter for the University of Kansas, fxes water leaks and cleans dust on the ceiling Monday afternoon on the ffth foor of Watson
Library. Wetzel said this make-over project going on was not only for Watson Library but also for the entire University.
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hot dog trial called stupid
Man found not guilty after more than 70 days in jail
By AShLEE KIELER
Student Senate presidential and
vice presidential nominees focused
on Senates involvement with
administration during a formal
debate Monday evening.
The hour-and-a-half debate,
sponsored by the Elections
Commission, also dealt with how
the candidates would accomplish
their goals if theyre not elected later
this week. Each nominee was given
the chance to answer questions and
respond to what other nominees
said.
Cayla Witty, Wakefield senior
and elections commissioner, said
the debate gave students the oppor-
tunity to ask questions and get more
pointed answers from the candi-
dates.
Candidates were given the oppor-
tunity to express how involved they
felt the administration should be in
Senate.
Caitlin Ballard, Overland Park
junior and vice presidential nomi-
nee for Students Rights, spoke first.
She said big things could happen
when Senate got involved with
administrators.
Next, Ray Wittlinger, Olathe
junior and vice presidential nomi-
nee for United Students, spoke. He
said Senate needed to focus on tak-
ing students ideas to the adminis-
tration.
We are first and foremost here
to represent students, Wittlinger
said.
Liz Stuewe, Lawrence junior and
vice presidential nominee for Delta
Force, spoke third. She stressed the
need for students and administra-
tors to work toward common goals.
Each coalition presidential nomi-
nee was asked how he or she would
accomplish his or her goals without
being elected.
Hannah Love, Dodge City junior
and United Students presidential
nominee, said without Student
Senate it was still possible to accom-
plish goals through the relationships
that students and administration
already have in place.
Johnathan Wilson, Paola sopho-
more and Students Rights presiden-
tial nominee, said following through
on goals was the most important
thing about being a leader.
John Cross, Kansas City, Mo.,
junior and presidential nominee for
Delta Force, said he would continue
to facilitate any positive change or
action needed on campus through
his coalition.
Delta Force works year round,
Cross said. In the fall were still
actively trying to make change.
The elections commission will
post the winner of the debate on its
Web site this week. Candidates were
judged based on their arguments
and how they presented themselves.

Kansan staf writer Ashlee Kieler
can be contacted at
akieler@kansan.com.
Edited by Darla Slipke
STUDeNTSeNATeeLeCTION
Debate discusses what-ifs
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Student Senate presidential and vice presidential candidates, hannah love and Ray Wittlinger, for United Students, Joathan Wilson
and Caitlin Ballard, for Student Rights, and John Cross and liz Stuewe, for Delta Force, debated school issues in the Courtside Room at the
Burge Union last night. Student Senate elections will be held Wednesday.
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ALBANY, N.Y. A student loan
company under investigation by
New York Attorney General Andrew
Cuomo paid consulting fees to a stu-
dent loan officer at Johns Hopkins
University, paid for some of her
graduate school tuition, and also
paid consulting fees to officials at
two other colleges, investigators said
Monday.
In a letter sent to Johns Hopkins
President William Brody, Cuomo
i n v e s t i g a -
tors said
they believe
Student Loan
Xpress, a unit
of CIT Group
Inc., paid more
than $21,000
for the schools
director of
student finan-
cial services to
attend graduate
school at the
University of
Pennsylvani a
between August 2002 to January
2004. Investigators also believe the
official, Ellen Frishberg, was paid
$42,000 as a consultant for the com-
pany from April 2004 to October
2005.
Frishberg was placed on paid
leave pending an inquiry by the
university into the circumstances of
the payments, said Johns Hopkins
spokesman Dennis OShea. He said
the university is cooperating with
the attorney generals request.
Cuomos office said Timothy
Lehmann, the director of financial
aid at Capella University, an online
school based in Minneapolis, was
paid more than $13,000 in consult-
ing fees by Student Loan Xpress.
Cuomos office also said a con-
sulting company run by Walter
Cathie, the dean of financial aid at
Widener University in Pennsylvania,
was paid $80,000 by Student Loan
Xpress since 2005.
Capella did not immediately
return a call for comment. Dan
Hanson, a spokesman for Widener,
did not have an immediate com-
ment.
Cuomo is investigating allegations
of possible kickbacks to school offi-
cials for steering students to certain
lenders. His investigators say they
have found numerous arrangements
that benefited schools and lenders at
the expense of students.
Investigators found that many
colleges have established preferred
lender lists and entered into rev-
enue sharing and other financial
arrangements with those lenders.
Some colleges have exclusive pre-
ferred lender agreements with the
companies.
On Friday, Cuomos office issued
new subpoenas to CIT Group and
Student Loan Xpress, seeking infor-
mation on stock and gifts made by
the company or its subsidiaries to
federal or state government officials.
Crime
By DAVID AGUILAR
ASSOCIATED PRESS
TROY, Mich. A man sus-
pected of shooting three people,
killing one, at an accounting firm
where he was fired last week was
arrested after a high-speed chase
a few hours after the Monday
morning attack, authorities said.
Police said they had located
Anthony LaCalamita, 38, on
Interstate 75, north of the subur-
ban Detroit office building where
the shootings took place.
Sheriff s deputies and state
police chased him for 30 miles,
including through a construc-
tion zone, at speeds up to 120
mph before he finally pulled over
after about 15 minutes, Genesee
County Sheriff Robert J. Pickell
said.
He probably realized if he
didnt, he was going to be shot,
Undersheriff James Gage said.
LaCalamita said nothing after
officers surrounded him, Pickell
said, describing the suspect as
subdued. Very, very, very sub-
dued.
Officers found a 12-gauge
pump-action shotgun and three
live shells in the vehicle, Pickell
said. Witnesses said the shooter
used a shotgun or a rifle, Troy
police Lt. Gerry Scherlinck said.
Some witnesses told police
that when the shooter walked
into the office on the buildings
second floor around 10 a.m.
Monday, he looked as if he was
trying to hide something, Troy
Police Chief Charles Craft said.
Police couldnt say how many
shots were fired.
Im not positive all three of the
people were targeted, but there
appeared to be some purpose, Craft
said.
The families of the two wound-
ed men requested total privacy,
and the hospital would not release
any details about their conditions,
Beaumont Hospital spokeswoman
Ilene Wolfe said. She said the third
victim died on the way to the hos-
pital.
LaCal amit a
was listed among
the professional
staff on the Web
site of Gordon
Advisors, a pub-
lic accounting
and business
consulting firm
in the building.
Calls to Gordon
Advisors were
not answered Monday afternoon,
and a recording
said the offices
were closed.
The 170,000-
s q u a r e - f o o t
building houses a
number of busi-
nesses, including
law offices and
the accounting
firm. Police at
first told workers
to stay in their
offices but a short time later evacu-
ated the building, about 15 miles
north of Detroit.
Bill Adgate, who works at LPL
Financial inside the building, said
he had hunkered down inside the
office for a couple of hours with fur-
niture pushed up against the door.
He said police told the group to stay
put until officers allowed them to
leave.
Its tough. I want to get out,
Adgate said by telephone.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anthony LaCalamita is arrested following a high-speed chase on Interstate 75 in south Bay County near Detroit, Mich., Monday. LaCalamita is suspected of shooting three people Monday at an accounting
frminTroy, Mich.
Student loan
company under
investigation for
bribing ofcials
Shooting
Man arrested afer high-speed chase
Im not positive all three of the
people were targeted, but there
appeared to be some purpose.
Charles Craft
troy police chief
Investigators say
they have found
numerous ar-
rangements that
benefted schools
and lenders at
the expense of
students.
Two injured, one
dead after man
fires shots at firm
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memory maker sanDisk Corp.
said Monday it will pair its new
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analysts doubt the new gadget
will be able to steal much share
from apple Inc.s dominant iPod.
Users of the sansa Connect
device will be able to use a Wi-fi
wireless connection to listen
to laUNChcast Internet radio,
browse flickr photos and see
what Yahoo Messenger friends
and other sansa Connect
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laUNChcast and flickr are both
part of the Yahoo network.
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ton, sansa Connect users can
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to Go subscription service.
Users also can download music
and listen to or download
tracks friends are listening to or
recommended. the sansa Con-
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United states.
sanDisk is optimistic its new
product could tap millions of
existing Yahoo users.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
KOROLYOV, Russia A
Russian-built Soyuz capsule carry-
ing the American billionaire who
helped develop Microsoft Word
docked at the international space
station late Monday to the earth-
bound applause of Martha Stewart
and others at Mission Control.
The lifestyle guru was among
Russian and
American offi-
cials and visi-
tors monitoring
the docking at
Russian Mission
Control, on
M o s c o w s
outskirts, as
onboard TV
cameras showed
the Soyuz near-
ing the station and then jerking to
a stop. Stewart is a friend of Charles
Simonyi, the American who shelled
out $20 to 25 million to be the
worlds fifth paying private space
traveler.
Once the capsule which also
carried two cosmonauts is secured
to the station, it will take roughly
two hours before the Soyuz crew are
able to open the air locks and greet
the stations current inhabitants in
person.
The arrival of a new crew is
always a happy event, and this time
the residents are getting an extra
treat the gourmet dinner brought
by Simonyi.
The menu, including quail
marinated in wine, was selected by
Stewart, who was also on hand at
Baikonur for the rockets launch
Saturday.
Simonyi returns to Earth on
April 20, along with Russian
Mikhail Tyurin and the American
astronaut Miguel Lopez-Alegria,
who have been on the station
since September. The other U.S.
astronaut, Sunita Williams, will
remain on board with cosmo-
nauts Fyodor Yurchikhin and
Oleg Kotov.
The din-
ner is to be
eaten on
T h u r s d a y,
which Russia
marks as
Cosmonauts
Day, the anni-
versary of
Yuri Gagarin
making the
first manned
space flight in 1961.
Simonyi, 58, was born in
Hungary but now lives in the
United States, where he amassed
a fortune through his work with
computer software, including
helping to develop Microsoft
Word and Microsoft Excel.
Simonyi was bringing with
him a sample of the paper com-
puter tapes that he used decades
ago when he first learned pro-
gramming on a bulky Soviet
machine called Ural-2.
While at the space station,
Simonyi will be conducting a
number of experiments, includ-
ing measuring radiation levels
and studying biological organ-
isms inside the lab.
Travel
By ROBERT BARR
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LONDON Britains govern-
ment beat a hasty retreat Monday
under withering criticism for allow-
ing sailors and marines to be paid
large sums for their stories about
captivity in Iran.
Officials banned further paid
interviews as critics complained that
the fees, reportedly as high as six
figures, were unseemly and a slap at
families of military personnel killed
in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The appearance of the first paid
interviews also brought new crit-
icism that the 15 crew members
yielded too easily to Iranian pressure
to make confessions and apologies.
Some worried the crews actions
revealed a loss of Britains famed
stiff upper lip in tough times.
The sailors and marines held
in Iran have been so compliant and
have already said so much that they
have caused excruciating embarrass-
ment to many people in this coun-
try, a retired colonel, Bob Stewart,
wrote in The Times newspaper.
Defense Secretary Des Browne
said that pending completion of a
review of the regulations governing
paid interviews, announced earlier
in the day, all service personnel were
now barred from accepting fees for
talking about their military experi-
ences.
The announcement does not
affect any of the freed crew members
who already accepted fees for talking
to journalists, but bars them and all
other service members from making
new deals with media outlets, the
Defense Ministry said. Two such
interviews appeared Monday, but it
was unknown if others had already
sold their stories.
Browne acknowledged many
strong views had been expressed
against the idea of military person-
nel taking cash to give exclusive sto-
ries to the media. Such fees are a long
media practice in Britain, though
more usually for stories involving
sexual capers and lurid crimes.
The first paid interviews appeared
Monday in The Sun and the Daily
Mirror newspapers, with The Sun
bagging the most sought-after sail-
or, Faye Turney, the only woman
among the captives. Financial terms
were not disclosed, but other media
reported the amount paid was in the
six figures.
Royal Navy Lt. Felix Carman,
who commanded the captured boat
crew and appeared with Air and
four other former captives at a news
conference Friday, told GMTV that
he thought accepting money was a
bit unsavory.
However, Carman added, I dont
begrudge people who have been
through an awful ordeal making a
bit of money out of this.
Others did.
Reg Keys, whose son Thomas was
killed in Iraq four years ago, said he
believed the government was using
the freed crew to pursue a propa-
ganda battle with Iran, and he found
that offensive.
There are people serving in Iraq
with possibly far more interesting
stories who are not allowed to talk
to the media, Keys said. When my
son died, his colleagues were not
allowed to speak to their families
about it, let alone the press.
Ivan Sekretarev/ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, American astronaut Miguel Lopez-Alegria, Russian cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin, Russian Mikhail Tyurin, Space
tourist U.S. billionaire Charles Simonyi and U.S. astronaut Sunita Williams aboard the ISS after the docking of Soyuz space capsule with the Inter-
national Space Station, is seen at Mission Control at Korolyov, just outside Moscow, Monday.
Billionaire pays
for space fight
Simonyi treats crew to gourmet dinner
Stewart is a friend of Charles
Simonyi, the American who
shelled out $20-25 million to be
the worlds ffth paying private
space traveler.
BriTain
Military bans
high-priced
interviews with
former captives
By STEVEN R. HURST
ASSOCIATED PRESS
BAGHDAD The powerful
Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr ordered
his militiamen on Sunday to redou-
ble their battle to oust American
forces and argued that Iraqs army
and police should join him in defeat-
ing your archenemy. The U.S. mili-
tary announced the weekend deaths
of 10 American soldiers, including
six killed on Sunday.
Security remained so tenuous in
the capital on the eve of the fourth
anniversary of the U.S. capture of
Baghdad that Iraqs military declared
a 24-hour ban on all vehicles in
the capital from 5 a.m. Monday.
The government quickly reinstated
Monday as a holiday, just a day after
it had decreed that April 9 no longer
would be a day off.
Among the 10 U.S. deaths
announced Sunday were three sol-
diers killed by a roadside bomb
while patrolling south of Baghdad;
one killed in an attack south of the
capital; and two who died of com-
bat wounds sustained north of the
capital, in Diyala and Salahuddin
provinces. On Saturday, the mili-
tary said, four U.S. soldiers were
killed in an explosion near their
vehicle in Diyala.
At least 3,280 members of
the U.S. military have died since
the beginning of the Iraq war
in March 2003, according to an
Associated Press count. The fig-
ure includes seven military civil-
ians.
South of Baghdad, a truck
bomb exploded near the
Mahmoudiya General Hospital,
killing at least 18 people and
wounding 23. The pickup truck
loaded with artillery shells blew
apart several buildings in a war-
ren of auto repair shops.
Violence in Iraq remained as
relentless as the deepening debate
in the United States about the
way forward in the war four years
after Marines and the Armys 3rd
Infantry Division swept into the
Iraqi capital 20 days into the
American invasion.
At least 47 people were killed
or found dead in violence Sunday,
including 17 execution victims
dumped in the capital.
iraq War
U.S. death toll may be at 3,280
after roadside bomb kills ten
By JOCELyN NOVECK
ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK Its a familiar
dance that plays out ever more fre-
quently in our popular culture. A
public figure transgresses, and we
wait to dissect the apology. Was it
sincere enough? Contrite enough?
Specific enough? Did he feel our
pain?
Don Imus critics dont really care.
For them, its time to dispense with
the ritual and move on to a world
where actions have consequences.
Not that the radio host wasnt
working hard to save his job on
Monday, seeking to atone for his
nappy-headed hos comment in
a testy appearance on the Rev. Al
Sharptons radio program. But for
many, the public apology used so
often in the past year was seeming
like a tired vehicle, even a meaning-
less incantation, in the words of eth-
ics columnist Randy Cohen.
I dont care about an apology,
said Angela Burt-Murray, editor in
chief of Essence magazine, whos
been one of the stronger voices
speaking out against Imus charac-
terization of the Rutgers womens
basketball team. Youre not a child
on the playground. Youre an adult
who needs to take responsibility for
his actions. And there need to be
consequences.
The public apology has merely
become a quick fix, Burt-Murray
said, to get back to business as quick-
ly as possible. Michael Richards
apologizes. We move on. Mel Gibson
apologizes. We move on, she said.
When does it stop? When do WE
make it stop?
For one of the nations top femi-
nist activists as well, Imus efforts at
public remorse are pointless.
Its completely hollow, said Kim
Gandy, president of the National
Organization for Women, who
called his words beyond racist and
sexist. Her organization launched a
drive Sunday for members to contact
Imus corporate bosses at CBS Corp.
and NBC Universal to demand his
firing and she says a few thousand
have responded so far.
This guy is just trying to get
himself out of trouble, said Gandy.
Its hard to take him seriously when
you look at his past. Hes not a first-
time offender.
The 47th time,
I think it rings
pretty false.
Imus had
made several
attempts to
apologize for his
remarks his
level of con-
trition appar-
ently expand-
ing with each
new attempt.
Last week, he said people should
relax rather than be incensed over
some idiot comment meant to be
amusing. On Monday, he gave a
10-minute explanation on his own
show, saying you cant make fun
of everybody, because some people
dont deserve it, and indicated the
climate on his show would change.
On Sharptons program, he acknowl-
edged hed gone way too far.
By the public-apology standards
of the past year,
hes trying hard.
Gibson went on
national televi-
sion with Diane
Sawyer to say he
wasnt an anti-
Semite. Richards,
aka Kramer of
Seinfeld, made
a rambling apol-
ogy on David
Lettermans for
his n-word
tirade. Author James Frey faced the
music with Oprah Winfrey. And
Sen. John Kerry, after his gaffe about
the military, went to explain himself
at the microphones of ... Don Imus.
This ever-rising chorus of mea
culpas leaves Cohen, author of a
syndicated ethics column, rather
disgusted.
What passes for a public apology
is utterly pro forma, he said. Its: I
apologize and I take full responsibil-
ity ... after which the person goes
right on and does the same thing as
before.
Cohen was careful to note that
there ARE times when apologies are
meaningful. When youre in a fight,
for example, and you say something
hurtful at the height of passion, your
apology means something.
Or when the person apologiz-
ing shows real, undeniable remorse
and a clear intention never to repeat
a similar offense again. Few peo-
ple believe that about Imus, Cohen
says.
The nappy-headed ho com-
ments were only a slightly exagger-
ated form of what Imus does every
day, Cohen said.
Id fire the guy.
news
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tuesday, april 10, 2007
J.A. Vickers, Sr. and Robert F. Vickers, Sr.
Memorial Lecture Series
The University of Kansas School of Business
presents an evening with
John R. Kasich
Former Congressman and Now
Best-Selling Author and Businessman
Stand for Something:
The Battle for Americas Soul
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 7:00 p.m.
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Rev. Al Sharpton, left, and radio personality Don Imus appear face-to-face on Rev. Sharptons radio show, in NewYork on Monday. Imus issued
another apology for referring to the Rutgers womens basketball teamas nappy-headed hoson his morning showlast week.
By GENE JOHNSON
ASSOCIATED PRESS
SEATTLE Television
actor Jason Wahler hurled
racial and homophobic invec-
tives at a police officer when he
was arrested over the weekend
after punching a hotel security
guard and passing out drunk in
a hallway, said a Seattle Police
Department report.
Wahler, 20, a star of MTVs
The Hills and Laguna Beach:
The Real Orange County, was
arrested early Sunday for inves-
tigation of assault and criminal
trespass. He posted bail and was
released from the King County
Jail.
It was Wahlers third arrest
since September, when he
punched a city worker and tow-
truck driver. Last month, a judge
sentenced him to 60 days in
jail a sentence he was sched-
uled to serve beginning in May
and ordered him to attend
Alcoholics Anonymous classes and
a one-day program at the Museum
of Tolerance for using racial slurs.
The police report said that short-
ly after midnight on Sunday, offi-
cers responded to the Waterfront
Marriott hotel. A security guard told
them there had been an alterca-
tion in the lobby, and that someone
wrestled with Wahler to restrain
him.
When the guard asked the pair to
settle down or leave, Wahler shoved
him in the chest and then punched
him in the mouth, the police report
said. Another person removed him
from the building, but he came back
a short time later.
Two police officers found him
passed out on the third floor, reek-
ing of alcohol, and woke him up.
Wahler then repeatedly called
Officer C. DePina, who is not black,
a n----- and a f-----, DePina
wrote in the report. Wahler stated
he was rich and would have my
ass. Wahler made vague threats to
assault officers.
celebrity
Critics doubt radio hosts apology
Youre not a child on the
playground. Youre an adult who
needs to take responsibility for
his actions. And there need to
be consequences.
AngelA Burt-murrAy
essence magazine editor-in-chief
reality tV
Laguna star arrested after
making racist comments
Woodland wonder
Mike Siegel/ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Tiger cub, Hadiah, is seen on display for the frst time at the Woodland Park Zoo on
Monday in Seattle. The baby female Sumatran tiger was born December 12, 2006.
entertainment 8a tuesday, april 10, 2007
horoscope
lizard boy
samuel hemphill
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most
challenging.
aries (March 21-april 19)
Today is a 9
Youre getting more decisive,
and youre not making snap
decisions. Youve been thinking
about this stuf for a long time.
Now take action.
Taurus (april 20-May 20)
Today is an 8
Figuring out the best course to
take is interesting, and yet, it
can be rather devoid of passion.
Today, factor in what you really
want.
GeMini (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 7
A person you thought didnt like
you will become one of your
best friends. Wait and see what
develops over the next few days.
cancer (June 22-July 22)
Today is an 8
Youre learning a very useful skill.
Dont talk much about it. The
proof that youve got the lesson
down pat will be when you are
able to do it.
leo (July 23-aug. 22)
Today is a 7
Temporary confusion leads to
an argument, which leads to a
better fx for the problem. In this
case, confict turns out to be a
good thing.
VirGo (aug. 23-sept. 22)
Today is a 7
Discuss your plans with your
partner but dont worry if you
cant agree. You can reach a
good compromise within the
next couple of days. Hang in
there.
libra (sept. 23-oct. 22)
Today is a 6
Get used to hearing what people
have been holding back. For the
next two weeks, theyre going to
feel less inhibited. Exceptional
patience will be required, but it
will be interesting.
scorpio (oct. 23-nov. 21)
Today is a 7
At frst, it looks like what youre
doing isnt going to work. Actu-
ally, this is a test. You can pass
with fying colors.
saGiTTarius (nov. 22-dec. 21)
Today is an 8
Youre doing well fnancially. This
is a wonderful feeling. Dont get
too wrapped up in it, though.
More study is required soon, to
keep yourself in the black.
capricorn (dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 5
Remember all those household
chores youve been meaning to
do. Better get into that list for
the next two weeks, or youll be
nagged to death.
aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 6
One never thinks ones mind has
been closed until it begins to
open. All those new, bright pos-
sibilities could be kind of scary,
at frst. Dont worry, youll get
used to them fast.
pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is an 8
Confer with your team and
inspire them. Let them inspire
you. Figure out ways to make
money for everybody involved.
By the way, theres no shortage
of money. Its everywhere.
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By JANICE RHOSHALLE
ASSOCIAtEd PRESS
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. TV
fitness buff Jackie Warner gathers
her team of hard-bodied trainers on
the rooftop deck of her chi-chi Sky
Sport & Spa. But this isnt one of her
typical sessions to amp up the staff
for yet another boot-camp exercise.
Doug is in the hospital, Warner
says of teammate Doug Blasdell, her
face sullen. The doctors have actu-
ally put him into a drug-induced
coma.
This unexpected scene played out
in front of the cameras on Bravos
reality show Work Out shortly after
production began on the series sec-
ond season last November. Within
two months, Blasdell would be dead
of reported kidney failure at 44.
The first thing that crossed my
mind was how do we deal with
Dougs death, said Warner. I didnt
want to exploit it, but we had to
address it. This was a reality that we
had to deal with and were still
dealing with it. But this is a reality
show. He couldnt just disappear.
Blasdells death is confronted in
the episode airing at 9 p.m. tonight,
including the dramatic scene shot
last fall.
Despite the loss, Warner, 38, says
season two is shaping up to be the
sexy season, as the series delves fur-
ther into the work and personal lives
of the workout queen and her seven
sculpted trainers.
Much of the success of Work
Out is in its openness, whether it
be among the trainers and their
workplace infighting or Warners
complex duality as a savvy, asser-
tive businesswoman with a less-
than-perfect love life.
In its first season, ratings for
Work Out grew week to week,
with more than a million viewers
tuning in for the finale last August.
The first two shows this season are
up in overall households, almost
8 percent during the first two epi-
sodes in season one, according to
the network. And theres growing
interest online for streamed reruns
of the series.
But for some critics, the show
lacks the dramatic muscle of
Bravos other reality hits Top
Design, Top Chef and The Real
Housewives of Orange County.
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i just sold my girlfriend for a wii.
n
a nintendo wii.
n
Free for all, do you think chuck
norris would date a girl who wore
uggs?
n
when did the Free for all start
publishing statements left by
complete idiots?
n
i just got a fortune cookie that
says, You are good with your
hands. ok, now i just think they
are trying to be overtly sexual.
n
i dont love raymond.
i like Gwen stefanis music.
n
Free for all, i measured myself
today. i hit eight inches!
n
my buddy andrew told me butt
sex is wild, and you cant have a
child.
n
bullshit they call them rota-
ries. ive never heard rotary in my
goddamned life. its roundabout,
trust me.
n
what the hell is a rotary?
n
(sung) alabama, alaska, arizo-
na, arkansas, california, colorado,
connecticut, do do do!
n
(sung) delaware, Florida, Geor-
gia, Hawaii, idaho, illinois, indiana!
n
(sung) iowa, kansas, kentucky,
Louisiana, maine.
n
Hey, you know Free for all,
(sung) we dont have to take our
clothes of to have a good time.
n
(sung) maryland, massachu-
setts, michigan!
n
(sung) minnesota, mississippi,
missouri, montana, nebraska,
nevada! that one sucked.
n
(sung) new Hampshire, new
Jersey, new mexico, new York,
north carolina, north dakota,
ohio!
n
i dont remember the rest of the
states, so well just go with (sung)
wyoming!
n
my buddy just said put it in,
and i answered with thats what
she said!
n
okay Free for all, i promise im
going to stop calling you, because
this is the 22nd time ive called
you tonight, and you havent
answered, so youre probably just
ignoring me. if you want to talk,
just give me a call when you get
this. i miss you.
n
i think the people at the Parking
department are the most horrible,
heartless people ever. theyre
even worse than the north korean
authorities.
n
Free for all, im peeing and i
wanted to call seth, but i dont
have seths number, so im calling
you instead. if you run into him,
tell him to call me. thanks.
n
im driving home on k-10, and
going towards Lawrence is an ice
cream truck. dont they know
how cold it is outside?
n
if dinosaurs are so dangerous,
then why are they extinct?
n
me and my roommate are
driving around and listening to
the song everybody Have Fun
tonight, and what the hell does
wang chung mean?
n
Free for all, its saturday night
at 11. my roommates and i dont
have any beer. will you buy for us?
thanks, man.
n
these shoes rule.
n
it is easter, and im drunk as all
hell. thank you, Jesus.
n
im watching porn and listening
to rap. by my best estimate, the
apocalypse is going to happen
tomorrow.
n
to the girl who wished me a
happy easter this morning, you are
the cutest easter bunny ive ever
seen.
i totally just saw someone hit a
bunny. is that allowed on easter?
n
chris deserves to be fred, and
anyone in support of him needs to
face consequences.
n
Free for all, i just saw and old
amish couple driving a truck. is
that right?
n
i just got done using a handi-
capped stall, and i was wondering
if a handicapped person came in
and needed to use the stall, could i
get a ticket?
n
im a level 24 human paladin.
Yeah, that is why im hot, Free for
all.
n
Hey Free for all, were waiting
outside your house. were here to
pick you up, man. the movies in
20 minutes. Hurry up and get in
the damned car.
n
im not a sorority girl, and i drive
a Lexus and i snort coke.
n
Free for all, is it okay to slap a
girl if shes acting like a crazy?
amy, my buddy got kicked out
of a party this weekend for making
out with you. i think all retribu-
tions should be paid orally.
n
im looking at a coupon, and
theres a typo in it.
n
Free for all, you care so much!
Youre like a horny little care bear!
n
stop calling the Free for all and
complaining about your relation-
ships. no one cares.
n
does anyone think these com-
ics are funny?
n
why are there two naked men
lying on wescoe beach?
n
Free for all, when are you com-
ing home? You went out to get
milk last week. ive left you several
messages. You havent returned
my calls. im starting to worry.
where are you?
n
to the chick who called in
about that skyline: Youve just
justifed my view of women as
mindless, gold-digging playtoys.
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letter to the editor
Grant Snider/KanSan
As tomorrows Student Senate
elections approach, we briefly and
lightheartedly envy the mandatory
voting laws of Australia. With small
fines levied against nonvoters in
national elections, they routinely
garner understandably impressive
turnout numbers. Alas, such an
action would in America fly in the
face of all our cherished ideals of
liberty and freedom, elements of
society we do not take lightly.
Let us take the responsibility,
then, to reach similar turnout num-
bers of our own accord and desire
to be decent citizens. Though voter
turnout of 100 per-
cent remains but
a fanciful dream,
perhaps our goal
should merely be
to annihilate the
embarrassingly
low totals of recent
elections.
From there, we
can progress to
higher vote totals
through the com-
ing semesters. In other words, lets
use the Washington buzzword of
the moment: benchmarks.
Though it can sometimes seem
that candidates for Student Senate
want nothing more than a boost
to their rsums and to see their
names in mammoth neon chalk
letters, most of them are genuinely
interested in helping their campus
and fellow students.
Further, they have invested a
great many hours in this campaign,
hours that could be spent on far
more self-interested tasks. Senate
can sometimes get a bad rap as the
denizen of political science majors
and future campaign hacks, but this
is largely a myth. Most members are
legitimately concerned about the
Universitys future, and enlist in the
ranks of Senate to make a tangible
impact.
If legions of students can invest
hours in the planning, design,
and execution of campaigns, not
to mention the thankless hours
spent in actual Senate work, cant
we reward them with 60 seconds
of our time? Voting in these elec-
tions is easier than ever you can
vote online without ever leaving
your home. When
the powers that
be make voting
laughably acces-
sible, there are few
excuses for not
voting in tomor-
rows elections.

Of course, the
freedom to vote
carries with it an
implicit option to
not vote, and that is your choice as
an adult.
If you wish to consciously opt
out of the Senate process by not
casting a ballot, so be it. But if dur-
ing the next year you will be affect-
ed by such things as fee increases,
bus systems or textbook prices,
you likely owe it to the hardwork-
ing Senate souls who mostly toil in
anonymity to cast your vote. Please
consider doing so.
McKay Stangler for the
editorial board.
A plea to students:
Please, please vote
Cant we reward them with 60
seconds of our time? Voting in
these elections is easier than
ever you can vote online
without ever leaving your home.

Native Americans were stereo-
typed in the article Themeing the
Night Away, in the April 5 issue of
Jayplay. White KU students dressed
up in costumes that are stereotypes
of Native American dress.
Native Americans have endured
being reduced to stereotypes for
lifetimes, and now that the NCAA
has recognized this racism, the
University of Kansas mere
miles from Haskell Indian Nations
University endorses a theme
party that says Hey, its OK to play
Indians! Why?
Is it thought Native Americans
dont care or are they all merely
assumed dead? Will this form of
playing Indian also be defended
as an honor? Does a KKK-themed
party where some dress like
Klansmen, and others wear black-
face to be chased around or
better yet a Nazi-themed party
where one group merrily tracks and
affixes another with a Star of David
need not be taken seriously? Its
all good fun, right?
It is hard to imagine some-
thing more disappointing than the
sanctioned promotion of Native
Americans caricatured three days
before the First Nations Student
Association holds the annual
University powwow. How is this
an appropriate welcome to many
Native American families, students
and children?
Any actual journalistic investi-
gation would uncover that Native
Americans take their traditions seri-
ously, those traditions caricatured
by the article included.
Native Americans, nor any other
shred of sense, cannot find any
journalistic or humanitarian
value in the lack of scholarship
or integrity displayed by the article.
Were a group of KU party boys
to make some costume jewelry
purchases, sag their baggy jeans,
and head into an urban African-
American community, one would
assume they would be given a
proper reception by their African-
American counterparts. Were they
to wear zoot suits into an urban
Mexican-American community,
they would be given something
to remember their mistake, and it
would not be something from Taco
Bell.
These are both examples of
stereotypes; comparing these ste-
reotypes with what occurred at the
University, the distinction is clear.
It is acceptable to participate and
promote stereotypes and forms of
racism upon Native Americans at
the University.
Perhaps, then, it would be inter-
esting to see these young men wear
their same garish, costume-store
get-ups to the annual KU powwow
to see what reaction they would
receive.
Rhonda LeValdo, University
of Kansas graduate student,
Acoma Pueblo, Haskell Alumni
Brandon Bandy, Haskell Indi-
an Nations University student,
Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma
Josh Woosypitti, Haskell
Indian Nations University
student, Wichita and Affliated
Tribes of Oklahoma
Brandie Chavez, Haskell Indi-
an Nations University student,
San Felipe Pueblo, N.M..
Jayplay article ofends Native-American traditions
Ease of online voting, candidates hard
work provide yet more reasons to vote
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Forward decides to forgo final two
seasons at Kansas to pursue NBA career
bY MICHAEL PHILLIPS
J
ulian Wright wont get much of
an offseason.
Now that hes declared himself
eligible for the NBA Draft, hell bal-
ance his 15 hours of schoolwork with
traveling around the country to work
out for NBA teams.
I expect to be between 10 and 15,
somewhere in that range, the sopho-
more forward said.
In the NBA, rookies are given
contracts based on when they are
drafted. The 10th pick is guaranteed
$3.3 million over two years, while the
15th pick receives $2.6 million over
two years. All contracts include an
option where the team can keep the
player for a third season at a slightly
higher rate.
Money has never been my moti-
vation, Wright said. Im just grateful
to have this opportunity.
The NBA draft order will be deter-
mined on May 22, after the leagues
regular season ends. Wright said that
he will hire an agent toward the end
of May, and that his family is gather-
ing information on potential com-
panies.
He is still eligible to return to
college for his junior season as long
as he does not hire an agent and
withdraws from the draft by June 18.
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Sophomore forward JulianWright and coach Bill Self announced that Wright would skip his junior and senior seasons and enter the NBA Draft on Monday at a press conference. Wright said he expects to be drafted between 10th and 15th overall.
Wright
shouldnt
be blamed
for leaving
bY rYAn CoLAIAnnI
kansan sports columnist
RCOLAIANNI@kANsAN.COm
Y
ou cant convince me that
Julian Wright is making the
wrong decision by declaring
for the NBA draft. It is not possible.
In this day and age, Wright could
go from a top-10 pick to not even
playing for some team in Greece
with one disastrous play.
It seems to happen every year. A
player goes up for a rebound and
comes down awkwardly. That player
tears every ligament in his knee and
must spend more than a year reha-
bilitating and will never be the same
player that he was the year before.
Wrights draft stock cannot get
much higher. He is going to be
a top-10 pick. He is going to get
a guaranteed contract. And he is
going to sign a multi-million dol-
lar endorsement deal with Adidas
or Nike or any one of the big shoe
companies. Wright is going to be
able to make every financial worry
he has ever had go away.
Wright will be able to set himself
and his family up for the rest of his
life. He will have a life that he could
have never dreamed about, and he
should take it.
Seriously, is there anyone on
this campus who if told they could
make $5 to $10 million next year
would turn it down? I would leave
Lawrence tomorrow if I was offered
a job like that, and I love this place.
Kansas fans should not be upset
with Wrights decision to declare.
They should understand the reason-
ing and the risk that Wright would
be taking if he decided to return.
He should not be viewed as some-
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Wright leaves behind other kind of ball;
Jaybowlers will miss JuJu, Big Bully
bY MArk DEnt
Its hard not to notice Julian
Wrights influence on the Jaybowl.
A newspaper clipping on the
bowling alleys bulletin board shows
Wright with his arms stretched
across a few lanes, gripping Big
Bully, his ball. In another clip-
ping, hes fully extended on top of
Missouris Kalen Grimes, throwing
down a nasty dunk.
Until last week, students could
see Wright rolling a ball down the
lanes while others admired. Now
the pictures on the board are only
reminders of what used to be.
Wright, a sophomore forward,
announced he was going to enter
the NBA Draft Monday at an after-
noon press conference. His days
as a Jayhawk basketball player and
student bowler are ending sooner
than expected.
Its like losing a favorite cus-
tomer, said Trent Overbey, captain
of the Kansas bowling team and a
friend of Wrights. Ill miss him in
here. Hes definitely a character.
Wrights friends at the bowling
alley were as shocked as any other
Kansas fan when they heard he would
leave. Last Wednesday, everything
KAnsAn FILE pHoto
the Jayhawk baseball teamlost 9-1 to the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles inTulsa. The teamlooks to
exact revenge for the February loss today.
BASEBALL
Jayhawks hope to avenge 8-run rout
bY ALISSA bAUEr
After barely letting No. 6 Texas
get the series victory last weekend,
an improving Kansas looks to make
a much better showing against Oral
Roberts.
When the Jayhawks (18-20, 4-8)
made the trip to Tulsa, Okla. on Feb.
27, the Golden Eagles had their way
with the visiting team, 9-1. Four
series down, the Jayhawks are in the
middle of Big 12 Conference play.
Although they have yet to be swept
by a Big 12 team, the Jayhawks have
not won a Big 12 series yet this
season.
Coach Ritch Price and his team
are hoping to find the spark they
need in tonights contest against the
Golden Eagles.
Theyre one of the best teams
in the Midwest, Price said of Oral
Roberts. We just need a W to field
some momentum before the Baylor
series now.
Price said tonights game plan
would revolve around the three
relievers he has slated, starting with
junior right-hander Andres Esquibel
(5-3). Price wants to make sure his
relievers are prepared to pitch this
weekend against Baylor.
But after the 8-run loss Oral
Roberts (16-14) game, the Jayhawks
bats will need to be more effective
tonight. Although Kansas dropped
game three to Texas to lose the
series. the Jayhawks did out-hit the
Longhorns 30-29.
We welcomed them here, we
knew we could beat them and we just
couldnt come up with that last one,
sophomore catcher Buck Afenir said
on Sunday.
Afenir made his first start as a
designated hitter on Sunday, going
3-4 with one run scored. He and
freshman third baseman Robby
Price are in position to make the
biggest offensive impact tonight.
Robby had a strong outing against
Texas and hopes to carry momentum
into the game against Oral Roberts.
He was the only Jayhawk with an
RBI against the Golden Eagles in
February.
Kansas, however, may have the
advantage tonight. Oral Roberts is
fresh off a 3-2 Sunday victory at
previously top-25 Long Beach State,
but it is just one of three victories
the Golden Eagles have picked up
on the road. Though Oral Roberts
is 13-1 in Tulsa, the team is just 3-13
on the road.
Second baseman Jake Kahaulelio
hurt the Jayhawks in February, going
4-4 with two runs scored. Kahaulelio
leads his team with seven doubles
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details
10.4 average
points per game in two
seasons
6.3 average
rebounds per game in
two seasons
49 blocks in Wrights
sophomore season
55 steals in Wrights
sophomore season
52 career starts
33 career-high
points in a single game
sports 2B tuesday, april 10, 2007
womens golf
Jayhawks fnish fourth in
Oklahoma tournament
The Kansas womens golf team
fnished fourth out of 18 teams
Monday at the Susie Maxwell Bern-
ing Classic in Norman, Okla. The
Jayhawks jumped three spots on
the fnal day of the tournament.
As a team, Kansas shot 295 in
the fnal round and 884 overall.
I am very happy with our fnish,
coach Erin ONeil said in a press
release. Our girls had a very solid
tournament. They played very
consistently, which is always a
good sign.
Senior Amanda Costner led
Kansas with a tie for 10th place.
She shot 1-over-par and had a
fnal score of 217. She shot a 72 in
the fnal round. Freshmen Camilla
Svensson and Emily Powers tied for
29th place.
Kansas next competes Monday
at the Big 12 Championship in
Waco, Texas.
Kansan StafReport
TODAY
nBaseball vs. Oral roberts, 5
p.m., Hoglund Ballpark
nMens golf at Wyoming Cow-
boy Classic, all day, scottsdale,
ariz.
WEDNESDAY
nTennis vs. Kansas state, 2 p.m.,
robinson Center courts
nSoftball vs. Missouri, 6 p.m.,
Columbia, Mo.
nVolleyball vs. uMKC, tBa,
Horesji Center
FRIDAY
nBaseball vs. Baylor, 7 p.m.,
Hoglund Ballpark
nTrack at sooner invitational,
all day, Norman, Okla.
SATURDAY
nSoftball vs. texas a&M, 2 p.m.,
arrocha Ballpark
nBaseball vs. Baylor, 6 p.m.,
Hoglund Ballpark
nTrack at sooner invitational,
all day, Norman, Okla.
nRowing at Knecht Cup, all
day, Camden, N.J.
nVolleyball vs. tBa, tBa, Chi-
cago
SUNDAY
nTennis vs. Colorado, 11 a.m.,
robinson courts
nSoftball vs. texas a&M, Noon,
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nBaseball vs. Baylor, 1 p.m.,
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nRowing at Knecht Cup, all
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athletics calendar
basketball
Former UCLA coach
Wooden hospitalized
LOS ANGELES Former UCLA
basketball coach John Wooden
was in a hospital Monday for
treatment of a possible recurrence
of diverticulitis but was in good
spirits, his daughter said.
The 96-year-old Hall of Fame
coach was admitted to a Los
Angeles-area hospital on Sunday
because of bleeding in the colon,
daughter Nancy Muehlhausen said.
Wooden was scheduled to
make an appearance Wednesday
at Kansas State University but had
to cancel.
He had two blood transfusions
and will need at least two more,
Muehlhausen said. Doctors could
keep Wooden in the hospital for a
couple of more days, but Muehl-
hausen said her father was doing
well.
Hes absolutely doing fne,
Muehlhausen said. Hes laughing
and cracking jokes. He looks good.
Wooden was hospitalized
for three days in April 2006 for
diverticulitis, a condition in which
infammations occur in pockets in
the colon.
Wooden retired from UCLA in
1975 with a record of 620-147 in
27 years as coach. The Bruins won
10 national titles under his helm,
including seven in a row. The streak
included 38 straight NCAA tourna-
ment victories.
Associated Press
BIG 12 BASKETBALL
K-State introduces Martin as new head coach
by DoUg tUCkeR
assoCiateD pRess
MANHATTAN As a bouncer
in Miami, Frank Martin said a group
of people he had thrown out of a bar
once tried to gun him down.
We broke up a fight and threw
the guys out of the bar. We thought
it was over, said Martin, introduced
Monday as the new mens basketball
coach at Kansas State.
Then when the bar closed at
3 a.m., we cleaned up and walked
outside. A car came racing over. We
were smart enough to know what
was getting ready to happen. We
dove and shots were fired. Luckily
for me and the other two bouncers,
everybody was all right.
No arrests were ever made in
the shooting, but after that, fussy
fans and demanding media critics
are unlikely to rattle Bob Huggins
rapidly hired successor at Kansas
State.
Martin, 41, came to Kansas State
as an assistant when Huggins was
hired a year ago this month and
even though hed never been a head
coach above the high school level,
he was handed the job less than 24
hours after Huggins abruptly quit
last Thursday.
At the same time, assistant coach
Dalonte Hill, 28, was promoted to
associate head coach. Both hires
were believed aimed at keeping
intact what some scouting services
have labeled as the No. 1 incoming
freshman class in the country.
I will be the first one to admit
to you that this was a rather unique
set of circumstances for us, said
athletic director Tim Weiser.
As we stepped back for roughly
24 hours to look at all the options
... we felt like the best decision for
us and the one that made the most
sense was to make Frank Martin
our head basketball coach.
Martin was an assistant coach
at Cincinnati and Northeastern
University for several years after
a highly successful and contro-
versial career as a head coach in
Florida high schools.
He won three straight champion-
ships at Miami Senior High School
in the late 1990s, but was fired
after the school was cited for illegal
recruiting. Although he was termi-
nated, Martin was officially cleared
of any wrongdoing. He said Monday
he would be happy to sit down with
any reporter in the room one-on-
one and discuss the situation.
I have nothing to hide, he said.
Weiser said he had not spoken
with anybody in Florida about the
investigation.
We felt Frank was very open
when he was hired here about what
took place. Wed had a chance to
find out what the facts were, Weiser
said. But I would tell you, if I felt in
any way that that was going to com-
promise his ability to do the job, we
wouldnt have hired him.
Orlin Wagner/ASSOCIATED PRESS
Frank Martin, center, answers questions during a news conference with Kansas State athletic director TimWeiser, left, and University president Dr.
JonWefald, right, in Manhattan on Monday. Martin has been named the schools 22nd mens basketball coach.
MLB
Cardinals lose pitching ace
by alan Robinson
assoCiateD pRess
PITTSBURGH Cardinals staff
ace Chris Carpenter was placed on
the 15-day disabled list Monday
after an MRI exam in St. Louis
revealed arthritis and a previously
undiscovered impingement in his
right elbow.
Carpenter, limited to one start
this season, will rest for the next
10 days to two weeks and will be
re-examined after that. The con-
dition sometimes requires surgery
but also can be cured by rest and
treatment.
According to a statement issued
by the team, there was no evidence
of an acute ligament injury a
problem that would have required
surgery and likely would have fin-
ished Carpenters season.
An impingement occurs when a
thin layer of membrane that lines
the elbow becomes caught in the
elbow joint. The problem is rela-
tively common among athletes who
have a repetitive elbow motion,
such as throwing a pitch or swing-
ing a golf club. Arthroscopic sur-
gery can repair the usually painful
injury if initial treatment is not
successful.
Carpenter, the NL Cy Young
Award winner with a 21-5 record in
2005, hasnt pitched since allowing
five runs in six innings during a 6-1
loss to the New York Mets in the
majors season-opener April 1. He
also was scratched from a sched-
uled start Friday against Houston.
Carpenter flew with the
Cardinals from Houston to
Pittsburgh after Sundays game,
but stayed on the chartered plane
because it was returning to St.
Louis. With Carpenter unable to
make his previously scheduled start
Tuesday night in Pittsburgh, left-
hander Randy Keisler was called up
from Triple-A Memphis to pitch.
The 30-year-old Keisler signed
with St. Louis during the offsea-
son as a free agent. He had no
decisions and a 4.50 ERA in 11
games last season with the Oakland
Athletics. He is 4-4 with a 6.82
ERA in 51 games over five major
league seasons, making 17 starts,
for the Yankees, Padres, Reds and
Athletics.
It was his day to pitch. Hes got
some experience, La Russa said.
Keisler gave up one run and five
hits in five innings in his only start
this season for Triple-A Memphis.
He was effective during spring
training for St. Louis, allowing only
an unearned run and three hits
over eight innings in four games.
La Russa said it will be diffi-
cult for the Cardinals to replace
Carpenter, who has won 51 games
the last three seasons. St. Louis also
lost Jeff Suppan, Jeff Weaver and
Jason Marquis to free agency.
Our strength is sending a
guy out there every day who has
a chance to win, La Russa said.
Were not going to make up for
Carpenter missing unless Keisler
gives us a chance.
Outta the park
M. Spencer Green/ASSOCIATED PRESS
A member of the Golden Knights parachute teamlands inWrigley Field as part of the
Chicago Cubs opening day festivities before a baseball game against the Houston Astros Monday
in Chicago.

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Baylor (19-15, 4-8) vs.
No. 23 oklahoma
(23-11, 4-5)
SerieS: Baylor, 2-1
Up: Baylor right-hander Kendal
Volz (4-1) helped the Bears clinch
the series on Friday, striking out
seven Sooners in seven innings. He
allowed only one unearned run on
three hits and no walks.
IN the hole: Oklahoma right
fielder Devin Shepherd had a forget-
table series, going 1-for-9 with four
strikeouts.
oN deck: Baylor travels to
Kansas this weekend, looking for
its third Big 12 series victory, while
Oklahoma returns home to face
Nebraska.
kaNsas state (22-10,
4-5) vs. No. 25 mIssoUrI
(24-9, 6-3)
SerieS: MiSSouri, 2-1
Up: Missouri left-hander Rick
Zagone (6-0) put the Tigers in posi-
tion to win the series with his com-
plete-game shutout on Saturday. In
nine innings, Zagone struck out 11
and allowed only one Wildcat to
reach base.
IN the hole: Although Kansas
State outscored Missouri 18-10 dur-
ing the series, it did so in spite of
shortstop Drew Biery. He went 1-
for-14 with three strikeouts and left
six men on base.
oN deck: Winning its second
Big 12 series wont get any easier for
Kansas State this weekend as it trav-
els to Oklahoma State. Missouri will
try to stay in the Baseball America
Top 25 poll as it battles Texas A&M
at home.
NeBraska (19-12, 5-7)
vs. No. 15 oklahoma
state (23-8, 6-3)
SerieS: NeBraSka, 2-1
Up: The Cornhuskers are surging
at the right time, due largely in part
to starting pitchers Tony Watson (3-
1) and Johnny Dorn (5-1). Watson
threw a complete game on Friday,
striking out 12 and Dorn threw six
innings on Saturday, striking out
eight.
IN the hole: Oklahoma States
starting pitching was lackluster dur-
ing the weekend. Oliver Odle (4-3),
Robbie Weinhardt (2-1) and Andrew
Oliver (5-0) allowed a combined 12
runs in only 7.1 innings.
oN deck: Nebraska aims for its
second straight upset this weekend
at Oklahoma while Oklahoma State
tries to get back on the winning
track at home against Kansas
State.
kaNsas (18-20, 4-8)
vs. No. 6 texas
(28-10, 9-3)
SerieS: TexaS, 2-1
Up: Texas right fielder Kyle
Russell got all the attention with
his 19th and 20th home runs
of the season, but center fielder
Nick Peoples pestered Kansas
all series, going 6-for-11 with
two home runs (1,2), a triple,
three RBI and five runs. He even
made one catch going toward the
wall in center field after falling
down.
IN the hole: No single
player is performing poorly for
Kansas, but in every Big 12 series
so far, the wheels have fallen off
at the wrong time. On Saturday,
Kansas batting average leader,
left fielder John Allman, and
home run leader, second base-
man Ryne Price, went a com-
bined 0-for-8. Starting pitcher
Andy Marks (3-3) gave up only
four hits in 6.2 innings, but three
were home runs.
oN deck: Kansas remains
at home this weekend against
Baylor, in search of its first Big
12 series victory. Texas returns
home to play host to Texas Tech.
texas tech (21-13, 5-
6) vs. No. 16 texas a&m
(27-7, 6-5)
SerieS: Tie, 1-1 (GaMe 3
caNcelled)
Up: After an 0-for-3 game
on Thursday, Texas Tech out-
fielder Roger Kieschnick helped
the Red Raiders tie the series
on Friday, going 4-for-5 with a
home run (8), a triple, two RBI
and three runs.
IN the hole: Texas Tech
third baseman Chris Hall failed
to spark the Red Raider offense
from the leadoff spot in the
order. He went 1-for-9 in the
series with two strikeouts, leav-
ing two men on base.
oN deck: Texas Tech will
try to get above .500 in the Big
12 as it hits the road to take on
Texas. Texas A&M will also be
on the road, playing at Missouri
this weekend.
Kansan senior sportswriter
Shawn Shroyer can be contact-
ed at sshroyer@kansan.com.
Edited by Joe Caponio
BIG 12 BaseBall
Longhorns keep
conference lead
Jayhawks continue to struggle
and a .305 average, but he is the only
Golden Eagle hitting better than
.300.
The Jayhawks, on the other hand,
have three starters hitting over .300
and three more within a handful of
points to register a .288 team aver-
age compared to the Golden Eagles
.244, who dont have to compete in a
conference with four of 10 teams in
the Top 25.
I think were competitive, Price
said. Thats one thing Im proud of
each and every day we go out there
and compete. We face quite a bit of
adversity during the course of the
season. The great thing about this
conference is every weekend is a
huge battle. Youve just got to be man
enough to play in this league.

Kansan senior sportswriter Alissa
Bauer can be contacted at
abauer@kansan.com.
Edited by Sharla Shivers
baseball (continued from 1b)
mlB
royals manager
and fan ejected
in game against
blue Jays
ASSOCIATED PRESS
TORONTO Kansas City Royals
manager Buddy Bell was ejected
from Monday nights game against
the Blue Jays after plate umpire
Paul Nauret allowed Torontos Reed
Johnson to score from first on a
ground-rule double that a fan inter-
fered with.
A runner is usually awarded two
bases when there is a ground-rule
double, but Nauret deemed Johnson
would have scored on Lyle Overbays
second-inning hit to right.
The fan was ejected for grabbing
the ball while it was still in play.
Bell was ejected during a heated
argument with both Nauret and
crew chief Gerry Davis.
aaron Harris/assOCIaTeD PRess
Kansas City Royals manager buddy bell, left, exchanges words with umpire Gerry Davis during
the second inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the home opener in Toronto
Monday.
Buddy Bell argues
with plate umpire
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DENVER Denver Broncos
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Mark Turgeon tours Texas A&M
record breaking
Slovenian swims length of
Amazon, goes to hospital
SAO PAULO, Brazil A 52-year-
old man who swam the 3,272-mile
length of the Amazon River was
released from the hospital Monday
and recovering from health prob-
lems brought on by the 65-day
swim, his son said.
Slovenian Martin Strel was hos-
pitalized with high blood pressure
and dizziness on Sunday immedi-
ately after completing the swim.
He still hasnt completely recov-
ered, of course. Thats going to take
some time, said his son and project
coordinator, Borut Strel. But he is
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Martin Strel reportedly lost 26
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aSSociaTed PreSS
COLLEGE STATION, Texas
Texas A&M has Mark Turgeon atop
its list to replace Billy Gillispie after
the Wichita State coach visited the
campus on Monday, according to
several published reports.
Turgeon toured the Texas A&M
campus with athletic director Bill
Byrne, who scrambled to begin
a coaching search last week after
Gillispie turned down a raise to take
over Kentucky.
Turgeon, 42, has been at Wichita
State for seven seasons, leading the
Shockers to the round of 16 in the
NCAA tournament in 2006.
The scoreboard inside Reed Arena
at Texas A&M on Monday flashed
Welcome to Aggieland Mark and
Ann Turgeon, according to the
Bryan-College Station Eagle and the
San Antonio Express-News.
Texas A&M
s p o k e s m a n
Colin Killian told
The Associated
Press that con-
trary to pub-
lished reports,
he was not aware
that a deal for a
new coach was in
place.
The Houston
Chronicle, cit-
ing three people
with knowledge of the deal, said the
school had reached an agreement
with Turgeon and that an official
announcement could come as early
as Tuesday.
Wichita State senior Matt Braeur
told The Wichita
Eagle that he
and teammates
are under the
impression that
Turgeon is leav-
ing.
Thats basi-
cally what Ive
heard, Braeuer
said. No coach-
es have told us
anything. (But)
from a few other
sources, from what Ive heard, its a
done deal.
The newspaper said a team
meeting had been called for late
Monday.
Turgeon is 128-90 since arriv-
ing at Wichita State in 1999. The
Shockers finished 17-14 and sixth
in the Missouri Valley Conference
this past season. Turgeon also has
served as an assistant coach at
Kansas under Larry Brown and
Roy Williams.
Texas A&M is hoping to land
a coach who can deliver the same
impact as Gillispie, who turned
Texas A&M into a Big 12 bas-
ketball power in just three sea-
sons. He went 70-26 with a team
that was 7-21 the season before
he arrived, including 0-16 in the
conference play.
Gillispie was offered a new
contract and raise to stay with
the Aggies, but turned it down to
replace Tubby Smith at Kentucky.
Wichita State coach may take Gillispies place, spokesman denies deal
No coaches have told us
anything. (But) from a few other
sources, from what Ive heard,
its a done deal.
MATT BRAEUR
Wichita State senior
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Johnson follows in
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AUGUSTA, Ga. One was the
greatest major champion of his era.
The other was an unproven pro from
Iowa.
This wasnt Sunday at Augusta
National. It was 1955 at The Olympic
Club. In both cases, the feeling was it
would be no contest.
Most of them all thought Ben
Hogan would be tough to beat, Jack
Fleck said Sunday night. No doubt
about it.
In one of the most stunning upsets
at a major, Fleck made birdie on the
final hole at the U.S. Open to force
an 18-hole playoff with Hogan, who
already had won four U.S. Opens
among his nine majors and was per-
haps the most feared player in golf.
Fleck wasnt the biggest hitter,
but he was straight. He wasnt a
great putter, but he could hit irons
as if they were lasers. He didnt do
anything fancy that Monday, but he
came up with the right shots and let
Hogan self-destruct in the rough.
Fleck wound up shooting a 69 to win
by three shots.
He is 85 now, living in Fort Smith,
Ark., writing books and watching
plenty of golf. You can be sure he was
glued to his television set when Zach
Johnson, a 31-year-old from Iowa,
outplayed Tiger Woods on the back
nine to capture the Masters.
Fleck only won two more times on
the PGA Tour the rest of his career.
Much more is expected of Johnson,
who was the Nationwide Tour player
of the year in 2003 and already has
played on one Ryder Cup team.
Woods was going after his third
consecutive major, and he started
the final round in the last group,
only one shot behind Stuart Appleby.
Johnsons only PGA Tour victory
had come three years ago at the
BellSouth Classic.
He was two shots back and just
another name who figured to get
run over.
And when Johnson three-putted
for bogey from the front of the fifth
green, Woods took the lead for the
first time in the tournament, even
thought it only lasted about 20 min-
utes. Still, Woods never loses when
hes in front Sunday at a major.
It looked like you could bet your
money Tiger would win, Fleck said.
Who thought Zach would win?
Johnson is not the longest hit-
ter on an Augusta National course
where only the guys who hit it a mile
are supposed to win. He was 57th
in driving distance out of the 60
players who made the cut. He gets
by mainly on smarts, good iron play
and putting.
Fleck doesnt like to compare
Hogan with Woods because of course
conditions and equipment. But there
is no doubting the mystique.
Tiger has an amazing record in
the majors, said Vaughn Taylor, who
played with Johnson. Its nice to see
him give one up.
Someone asked Taylor if Woods
were Superman, what would that
make Johnson?
Supermans brother, he said.
Johnson wouldnt buy into that.
Im Zach Johnson, and Im from
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he said. Thats
about it. Im a normal guy.
Sounds a lot like Fleck. Two nor-
mal guys from Iowa who played
their game. One was good enough
to beat Ben Hogan at the U.S. Open.
The other was good enough to beat
Tiger Woods at the Masters.
wright leaves for nba
5b tuesday, april 10, 2007
one who is not loyal. Instead he
should be thanked for the two years
of highlights that he provided to
Kansas fans.
Sure, an argument can be made
that he could get an insurance
policy taken out that would pay him
if he suffered a career ending injury
at Kansas next year, much like
Southern California quarterback
Matt Leinart did. But that policy
would not pay him for the rest of
what could potentially be a 10 to
15 year career of making money in
the NBA as well as the endorsement
compensation he would receive
during that period of time.
Players like Floridas Joakim
Noah and Louisiana States Glen
Davis both elected to come back
this year. Both were lucky and did
not get hurt, but Davis saw his draft
stock plummet. He went from being
a top-15 pick to now being pro-
jected as a late second-round pick
by nbadraft.net.
Davis had his draft stock as high
as it could be after his Final Four
run in 2006, but this season his
team was not as strong and Davis
suffered nagging injuries, causing
his stock to drop.
Noahs stock did not drop sig-
nificantly. He ran the risk of getting
hurt when he returned to Florida,
but was able to stay healthy and will
be a top-10 pick.
Wright probably wouldnt get
hurt if he decided to come back to
Kansas for his junior year. He would
be able to experience the college life
for one more year, the life that is so
different from the day-to-day travel-
ing that is life for an NBA player.
But Wright needs to do what is best
for himself, and what is best for his
family. Right now, that is taking
the money and beginning what he
hopes is a long and prosperous NBA
career. Even if his career is not suc-
cessful, he will likely make enough
money to create financial stability
for his family for the rest of his life.
Colaianni is a McLean, Va., senior
in journalism and political sci-
ence.
EditedbyJoe Caponio
colaianni (continued from 1b)
was normal. Wright bowled a
few games and never mentioned
anything about basketball, let alone
the NBA. The subject rarely came
up during his trips to Jaybowl.
Most of us would joke about it,
Overbey said, but that was saying
two years from now.
Wright didnt have much time
to bowl during the season, but he
bowled three to four times a week
after Kansas NCAA tournament
loss. Jaybowl provided a place for
Wright get his mind off basketball.
He even went there the day after
the Jayhawks Elite Eight loss to
UCLA. Its one of the many things
Wright is going to miss when hes
in the NBA.
Its hard, Wright said. Its
still hard. I have mixed feelings,
just walking on campus, the little
things.
Fans will miss Wright too. He
averaged modest numbers through-
out his career, but he was still a
fan favorite. They liked Wrights
easy-going demeanor and smile.
Although Wright had maintained
he would stay for another year, stu-
dents at the bowling alley werent
angry when he announced that he
was leaving.
Im surprised that hed leave
after saying what he did all season,
said Andrew Gray, Leawood senior.
But its smart. Id go.
Wright doesnt plan on signing
with an agent and working out with
most NBA teams until the end of
May. Until then, hes going to fin-
ish school, and Overbey hopes hell
have time to drop by the Jaybowl.
His personality is definitely wel-
come here, Overbey said. Every
time hes in here to bowl the place
just seems a little more lively.
Kansan sportswriter Mark Dent
can be contacted at mdent@kan-
san.com.
EditedbyDarlaSlipke
fans (continued from 1b)
That does not appear to be a likely
possibility, because unlike other play-
ers, he knows he will be one of the top
selections.
I dont know if theres really a
need to test the waters, coach Bill
Self said. There are enough people
that like Julian in the top 15 picks that
have him very high on their board.
Wright had a strong season, start-
ing 37 of 38 games and averaging 7.8
rebounds per game, but will have to
make an adjustment to play in the
NBA. Instead of playing under the
basket, like he did at Kansas, he will
move outside the paint and have the
opportunity for more jump shots.
Hell also have to build up his
strength. An NBA season lasts 82
games, more than double the col-
legiate season.
I know Im in for a long develop-
ment process, he said. Im not ready
for a full season right now. But I know
that.
Wrights decision to jump to the
NBA was a surprise, because he had
said just weeks earlier that he was
100 percent certain he would return
to Kansas for a junior season.
On Monday, he said that during
the season he was focused on playing
for the Jayhawks, and after the season
ended he was caught off-guard to
learn that he would have options.
I was kind of surprised I was
being looked at seriously this year,
he said. Its hard. It was a tough
decision.
He said that his family helped him
gather information about where he
might be selected. Self has been out of
town on recruiting trips recently, but
visited with Wright when he was in
Lawrence. On Friday, Wright stopped
by the coachs office to let him know
he had made up his mind.
Self headed out of town for the
weekend, with Wright planning to
announce his intentions on Monday,
but reporters found out about them
before the weekend had ended.
Wright had one final meeting with
Self on Monday, but the coach didnt
try to talk him out of his decision.
If I were Julian, and I were in
this situation, Im not sure I wouldnt
have made the same decision, Self
said. The only reason for him to stay
would have been to get his degree.
After this semester, Wright will
be 30 credit hours away from grad-
uation, and will continue to work
toward that goal, even as he plays
professional basketball.
He said that he couldnt turn down
the opportunity to play with the
worlds best players next season, and
is already watching NBA games of
the teams that might have high picks
in the draft.
It may seem like an early jump
to outsiders, but Wright is feeling
confident about his decision. In high
school, he began playing on the var-
sity team as a sophomore. He started
a majority of the conference games
for Kansas as a freshman, and now, as
a 19-year-old, he prepares to face the
worlds best players as a professional.
BasketBall noteBook:
Rush in no hurry: Sophomore
guard Brandon Rush is the other
Jayhawk considering entering the
NBA draft, but dont expect a deci-
sion from him anytime soon.
Hes still 10 days to two weeks
away from knowing, Self said. Its
in his best interest to gather as much
information as he can.
Postseason banquet tonight: The
team will hold its annual postsea-
son banquet and awards ceremony
tonight at 7. Tickets are sold out for
the event, which will take place at the
Holiday Inn Holidome.
Kansan senior sportswriter Mi-
chael Phillips can be contacted at
mphillips@kansan.com.
EditedbyJoe Caponio
wright (continued from 1b)
T
his column was a tough
one to put into words. Hey
Julian Wright, do you know
what I mean?
It was hard, Wright said of his
decision to put his name into the
NBA draft.
It sounded like it was tough,
after listening to his explanation at
his press conference Monday.
Money has never been my
motivation, Wright said.
He also said he wasnt worried
about getting injured and spoiling
his NBA career. So what was it
then? He said he was just looking
for an opportunity to take his game
to the next level.
Its not anything negative,
Wright said. Its what I feel is nec-
essary for me.
Fair enough, but Im still
shocked.
This was supposed to be a year
away. Throughout Wrights time at
Kansas, he assured the media and
fans that he would return for his
third season, graduate by May 2008
and begin his NBA career at that
point. We all believed him, and it
showed when Kansas lost to UCLA
in San Jose, Calif.
I didnt notice any teary eyes in
the KU section, only slightly dreary
faces who knew the next game was
months away in November.
There were no farewells because
no one thought them necessary,
unlike every other season when
fans have watched the departing
seniors take their final steps in a
Kansas uniform.
Wrights constant reiteration
of his plan to return had Kansas
fans filled with hope. This wasnt
just hope for one more year of
Wrights services as a Jayhawk, but
for Kansas future as a program a
kind of program where players like
Danny Manning, Jacque Vaughn,
Raef LaFrentz, Nick Collison and
Kirk Hinrich still stay around
because they know they are a part
of something more special than
the NBA.
The most talented players
rarely stay for four years, a harsh
fact for most schools. Kansas has
hardly been burdened by this,
though. Only three players have
ever left Kansas with eligibility
remaining: Wilt Chamberlain,
Paul Pierce and Drew Gooden.
Now Wright is the fourth. In a
couple of weeks, Brandon Rush
could make it five.
I dont think our fan base
should be disappointed, Self said.
Can we be a little disappointed?
If everyone had returned, Kansas
may as well have been penciled into
the Final Four. This group was one
year away from possible immortal-
ity in Jayhawk history. Now that
Wright is gone, a huge piece will be
missing, and the fans didnt even
get to say a proper goodbye.
Were going to be good no mat-
ter what, Self said.
True, but it wont seem quite
right without Wright.
Robinett is an Austin, Texas se-
nior in journalism.
EditedbySharlaShivers
By TRAVis RoBineTT
kansan sports columnist
trobinett@kansan.com
Wrights jump one year early
horn Born, hawk Bred
a look back
highlights
nvs. Texas, March 12, 2006
In the Big 12 Tournament
championship game, Wright had
two highlight-reel dunks against
Texas. Wright threw home a one-
handed dunk on a fast-break
and also completed a windmill
dunk in the games fnal seconds.
nvs. Florida, November 25,
2006
Against the top-ranked Gators,
Wright scored a game-high 21
points and grabbed 10 re-
bounds. Wright scored 17 of his
21 points in the frst half.
nvs. Missouri, February 10
Wright scored a career-high
33 points against Missouri in
Columbia on Feb. 10. Along with
his career-best, he also pulled
down 12 rebounds and two
blocks.
lowlights
nvs. Oral Roberts, November
15, 2006
In No. 3 Kansas embarrassing
home loss, Wright had one of his
worst games of the season. He
had just six points, on 3-for-10
shooting, and committed six
turnovers.
nvs. Colorado, January 27
Wright attempted a windmill
dunk at Allen Fieldhouse against
Colorado, but missed badly.
As he went up for the dunk,
the ball defected of his knee.
Wright lay on the court for
several minutes before being
benched for the rest of the frst
half.
nvs. UCLA, March 24
In the Elite Eight, Wright strug-
gled against UCLAs defense,
scoring just eight points.
amanda sellers/Kansan
sophomore forward Julian wright announced he is leaving Kansas for the NBA. Wright shared the preseason Big 12 Player of the Year award with
teammate Brandon Rush.
im surprised that hed leave
after saying what he did all
season. but its smart. id go.
ANdREW GRAy
Leawood senior
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Cheap studio summer sublease. RENT
NEGOTIABLE from $350 with water/gas
paid. Studio appartment in a house that
is 5 minutes from campus, 10 from down-
town. Hawkchalk/1678.
FREE RENT FIRST MONTH! Discounted
Rent EVERY month. No Security Deposit!
Move in May! Call 816-294-3988 Own
bath, furnished. hawkchalk.com/1676
Roomates needed to share 3BR 2BA
condo with W/D near campus. $290/mo.
+1/3 util. Avail June 1 or Aug 1. 550-4544.
3 BR 1 BA duplex 1 car garage. W/D
hookups. Big yard. Big foor plan. Quiet
location. $550/mo. Guy at 785-331-9080.
1BR furnished apt sublease from June
1 to August 30. Non smoker and no
pets.19th & Kentucky. Rent $550/mo.
including utilities.
Email sumit@ku.edu. hawkchalk.
com/1660
Spacious Townhouse Available for Sum-
mer Sublease. $270/mo+1/3 unilities
Great Location Call Rachel @
620-224-0896 hawkchalk.com/1551
The Reserve @ W 31st.Sublease needed
from May until July 31st. 4BR 2BA. $319/
mo including util. Split elect.1/4.
W/D, fully furnished, pool, bball courts.
Call 913-360-9164. hawkchalk.com/1801
1BR 1BA apt. Avail for June and/or July.
Features DW, W/D, pool, hot tub, ftness
center, bball court, free breakfast & DVD
rental. Call 785-955-0173.
Hawkchalk/ 1683.
Large Room w/ 1/2 BA. Rent $350/mo +
util. 19th & Alabama. Call 913-710-2966
or email aippel@ku.edu for more info!
Hawkchalk/1688.
Rent negotiable: summer sublease of a
study apt at 11th & Ohio. 5 min. from cam-
pus, 10 from downtown, ideal location,
great place. Starts at $350 + water/gas/
trash. Hawkchalk #1690.
Sublease 1BR in 3BR 2BA apt. short walk
to KU and downtown. $265/mo + 1/3 utils.
DW, W/D, CA. male or female, now - July
31st. Email Miriam, redmaple@ku.edu.
hawkchalk.com/1646
Roomates needed to share 3BR 2BA
condo with W/D near campus. $290/mo.
+1/3 util. Avail June 1 or Aug 1. 550-4544.
2 Christian Roommates needed! 3 BR
House, garage, W/D. Master BR w/private
BA $350/mo. 2nd BR $300/mo. Call Eric:
(785)393-2127 BrinkmanE82@yahoo.com
hawkchalk.com/1806
Roommate needed from now until July
31st. Rent is $257.50 a month plus utili-
ties. Must be responsible and fun. Call
(913)207-5044 or email jtimmns1@ku.edu
hawkchalk.com/1802
June/July sublease in new Meadowbrook
Apts. 1BR/1BA in 2BR apt. W/D, all elec-
tric. Pool &gym. $400 a month plus 1/2
util. Call Kyle (913)579-9381.
hawkchalk.com/1729
Female roommate wanted: 1 room in
a Legends 4 Bed/4 Bath for June/July
Sublease.
hawkchalk.com/1653
Roommate needed. Aug07-Aug08. W/D
D/W large room w/ large closet, own full
bath. $260/mo. + 1/3 bills. 913-530-9371.
hawkchalk.com/1675
Seeking 1-3 roommates for 4 BR, 3 BA
nice house, W/D. May rent 1-room or
entire house. $250-300 each + util, frst
month reduced. 913-207-6519.
1 female needed for summer sublease
in a 4 BDRM/2 BATH, fully furnished
apartment. Pool, gym & tanning bed.
309/mo + shared utilities. If interested call
9132200637. hawkchalk.com/1705
1BR & 1BA avail. in 4BR apt. Free
Internet. $260/month + 1/4 util. Living w/3
great guys, very clean. 23rd & Inverness
Contact Jonathan jdash@ku.edu.
hawkchalk.com/1703
1BR avail for sublease of 4BR/4BA at The
Reserve. $339/mo + electric. Fully fur-
nished, W/D, pool, workout facility. Avail.
end of May - July 31st. 785-766-8423
hawkchalk.com/1773
ROOMMATE/SUBLEASE
BARTENDING. UP TO $300/DAY. NO
EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. TRAINING
PROVIDED. 800-965-6520 EXT 108
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Paid Survey Takers Needed in Lawrence.
100% FREE to Join! Click on Surveys.
Earn $2500+ monthly and more to type
simple ads online.
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Help Wanted for custom harvesting.
Combine operators and truck drivers.
Guaranteed pay. Good summer wages.
Call 970-483-7490 evenings.
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Seeking a Pre-
Production Artist Assistant to add to our
design staff. Full or part-time availability. A
great work environment in a fast growing
business. Apply online at
www.pilgrimpage.com/jobs.
Hampton Inn is now hiring! Front
desk(PT now, FT in summer).
Housekeeping(weekends). Email basic
resume to derek_felch@hilton.com.
Bambinos at the Grove is looking for.
Experienced kitchen help and servers.
Apply at 1801 Massachusetts street. EOE
PT person needed at small apt. complex
near campus. Need a reliable multi-tasker
to do leasing & misc. Approx. 15 hrs/wk.
Briarstone Apts. 749-7744
Servers and Kitchen Help needed. Lake
Quivira Country Club is looking for
energetic and friendly people to fll day
and evening shifts for servers, bartend-
ers, line cooks and dishwashers. Flexible
schedules Tues - Sun. Located I-435 and
Holiday Drive. 913-631-4821
Wait staff position for independent living
dining services. Day hours. Experience
required. Drug testing required. Apply
in person at Presbyterian Manor 1429
Kasold
PLAY SPORTS! HAVE FUN! SAVE
MONEY! Maine camp needs fun-loving
counselors to teach all land, adventure
& water sports. Great summer! Call 888-
844-8080, apply: campcedar.com
Account Service Reps needed to start
full-time on or before June 1, at Security
Beneft, Topeka, KS. All degree pro-
grams welcome. After comprehensive
training, ASRs provide information and
service (no selling or solicitation) relating
to fnancial products. Competitive salary
and benefts package for this entry-level
career position in our dynamic technology-
based business, se2. Apply via our online
application at www.securitybeneft.com. or
phone 785.438.3288. EOE.
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY!
Work outside, with other
students, have fun, and make
$8-12 phr. Get experience!
Call College Pro Painters NOW!
1-888-277-9787
www.collegepro.com
Attention Students!!!
Summer job opportunity with College
Pro Painters!
Work outside, gain leadership skills,
have fun, advancement
opportunities!
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Call now to apply!
1-888-277-9787
www.collegepro.com
Attention College Students!
We pay up to $75 per survey.
www.GetPaidToThink.com
Are you an artist? Work well with oth-
ers? Will you be here this summer?!
Yes? Contact mimitot@gmail.com SUBJ:
COMIC for details. hawkchalk.com/1760
JOBS
KUs
FREE
local
market
place
free [ads] for all
Accepting applications for broiler cooks
and dishwashers. No late hours. Apply at
Dons Steakhouse.
INTERNSHIPS at a fun non-proft on
campus! Audio-Reader taking applicants
now, call 864-5336 for more info.
hawkchalk.com/1795
PT person needed at small apt. complex
near campus. Need a reliable multi-tasker
to do leasing & misc. Approx. 15 hrs/wk.
Briarstone Apts. 749-7744.
Teacher aids needed for summer and or
fall. 7-2 or 1-6 . Please apply at Childrens
Learning Center 205 N Michigan.
WERE YOU A HIGH SCHOOL ALLSTAR?
Of course you were - thats why your at
KU. This summer, gain experience, travel,
regain your competative edge, make
$700/week Call for details 785-856-2783
1 bedroom apt. available for summer sub-
lease at Hawker apartment, 1011 Missouri
St. 612-702-4073 if interested.
hawkchalk.com/1789
1 bedroom open in 3 bedroom duplex
very close to campus $325 + 1/3 utilities
high spd internet & new appliances
913 449 9995 hawkchalk.com/1756
1BR 1BA avail in 4BR apt. female only.
June/July. lots of privacy, w/d, pool, work-
out facilities, high speed internet. 500/mo
w/ utils included. call 785-393-5115
hawkchalk.com/1799
3 BR apt. Highpointe. Lease starts june 1.
Next to pool, ku bus stop & clubhouse.
Well kept. New appliances!! $320/mo./BR
hawkchalk.com/1772
3BR duplex for rent Jun07-Aug08 3726
HartfordAve by Alvamar links.Major
appliances + 2 car garage Central air +
24/7 maintenance. 350month Freddie@
ku.edu/7852186005 hawkchalk.com/1791
Female grad student seeks 1-2 room-
mates to share a 3BR, 2Bath townhouse
in Lawrence. Move in as early as July.
E-mail suzannea@ku.edu if interested.
hawkchalk.com/1780
Live at the Reserve over the Summer.
1BR avail. in 4BR 2Bath apartment.
315/m + electric. Call Sean (913) 314-
8988 Pool, hottub, workout,+ tan bed.
hawkchalk.com/1794
2BR avail in 4BR 2BA for sublease, MAY-
JUL On KU Bus route + Rec & gameroom.
$223/mo+Util. 913-638-3553, talk to
Michael. hawkchalk.com/178
Male roommate needed for 3BR 2 bath
town home with garage; to move in July
or beginning of August 2007. $280/mo.
plus utilities. For info call Daniel at 785-
979-2066 hawkchalk.com/1784
Spacious 1 bd 1ba summer sublease
available may 19 -aug 5? Pets welcome
and COMPLETLY FURNISHED. More
info? cassie25@ku.edu 785-493-1409
hawkchalk.com/1726
ROOMMATE/SUBLEASE
Baldwin Highschool and Baldwin Allstars
14 and under need head and assistant
coaches. Needing coaches with experi-
ence in stunting, tumbling and dance.
Email summary of experience to
plenning@usd348.com
CAREGIVERS & companions for our
clients in their homes. Set your hours, we
train. Home Helpers. 785-424-3880.
Bartenders needed PT experienced only.
Apply in person at Slow Ride Roadhouse
1350 N. 3rd st. N. Lawrence.
DCCCA, a diversifed provider of human
services, has a FT substance abuse
counselor position available. Hrs include
some evenings. Duties incl. court eval;
group therapy w/ adolescents & adults.
Requirements incl AAPS certifcation or
certifcation eligible; successful
completion of background checks.
Masters degree preferred. Send resume
to Dave Ruhlen 1739 E. 23rd Lawrence,
KS 66046; fax 785-830-8246
email druhlen@dccca.org. EOE
Group Home Support Staff with good work
ethic & communication skills. Bachelors
degree and Behavioral knowledge pre-
ferred. $10-14hr or more based on exp.
Resume fax 816-777-1305
tmcdonald@behavioralmilestones.com.
Seeking certifed Special Education
Teacher for position in private ABA school
serving ages 5-21. Fax resume to 816-
777-0626 dmatthews@behavioralmile-
stones.com
Seeking PT babysitter for mornings for 3
kids. Mon-Fri 6:45 am-7:30 am. Sun
7:00 am-10:00 am. May split time
between 2 people, if needed. $12/hour.
Please call 842-8104 for interview.
SUMMER MANAGEMENT JOB!
Hundreds of jobs available!
Work outside, gain leadership skills,
advancement opportunities!
To apply call College Pro Painters NOW!
1-888-277-9787www.collegepro.com
Summer Nanny for two children in SW
Topeka. Responsible and caring. Includes
light chores. Must have transportation and
references. Contact Mike 785-250-8226
Kansan Classifeds
864-4358
classifeds@kansan.com

JOBS
Wanted: Students with an interest in
helping families with disabled individuals
in the home and community setting.
After-school, evening, and weekend
hours. Salary: $8.50/hr. Contact Ken at
Hands 2 Help 832-2515
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS: Get real world
experience in marketing, copy writing,
graphic design and programming. Several
positions available. Apply online at
www.pilgrimpage.com/jobs.
JOBS
LOST & FOUND
Found: 3/29/07 camera accessory on
bench in front of Twente Hall. Go to
Room 211 Twente Hall to identify and
claim.
hawkchalk.com/1648
Lost keys. Identifying characteristics: Im
evil thats why keychain, little Dillons
card. Email carrie_256@yahoo.com with
any info. $5 reward. hawkchalk.com/1693
AUTO
1996 Volkswagen Passat, 98000 miles.
5spd manual transmission. $3500 obo.
call Daniel for more details. 785-979-2066
hawkchalk.com/1786
1999 Merc Mystique. Only 81k, auto-
matic, pw & pl, cd player. Good condition.
Reduced price $2600 obo. Call for details
785-550-4554. Hawkchalk/1619.
Looking for a good car. Please write to:
thenmcr@ku.edu.
hawkchalk.com/1668
90 Honda CBR600 crotch rocket newer
tires, brakes. slight cosmetic damage, but
very good looking. 43k, runs and starts
great 55mpg 7853318933 $1000 or make
an offer! hawkchalk.com/1724
Black 2005 ET4 Vespa. 850 miles.
$3600. 785-766-9373
hawkchalk.com/1706
2005 Honda TRX 450R 4-wheeler Low
hrs, great condition! K&N air flter, FMF
exhaust, Fat Boy grab bar. $4,750 or best
offer. 785-691-8528 or klthompson@
ku.edu hawkchalk.com/1718
Well kept 1997 Chevy malibu for sale.
Burgundy. Brand new tires. $3500 or best
offer. Call 785-550-6340.
Hawkchalk.com/1804.
Gold/Diamond Ring.Shannon Elliott 1985
engraved inside. Lost 3/31/07 14th and
Ohio between Hawk and Wheel. Contact
Elizabeth Elliott 832-527-2793 REWARD
IF FOUND! Hawkchalk.com/1810.
Classifeds Policy: The Kansan will not knowingly accept any advertise-
ment for housing or employment that discriminates against any person
or group of persons based on race, sex, age, color, creed, religion, sexual
orientation, nationality or disability. Further, the Kansan will not knowingly
accept advertising that is in violation of University of Kansas regulation or law.
All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal
Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise any pref-
erence, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex,
handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make
any such preference, limitation or discrimination.
Our readers are hereby informed that all jobs and housing advertised
in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
Classifieds
7B TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2007
KANSANCLASSIFIEDS
PHONE 785.864.4358 HAWKCHALK.COM CLASSIFIEDS@KANSAN.COM
AUTO STUFF JOBS LOST & FOUND FOR RENT
ROOMMATE/
SUBLEASE SERVICES CHILD CARE TICKETS TRAVEL
SPACIOUS TOWNHOME for rent Aug.
1. 4 BR, 3 BA, freplace, wet bar, 2 car
garage, dishwasher, full basement, near
golf course and KU bus line. 15th and
Lawrence Ave, $1200/mo + utilities.
Application and deposit. 749-7207 or
766-6662.
Very nice 3 BR house close to campus.
Washer and dryer provided. No smoking,
no pets. $1100/mo. Call 979-6453.
Student Cooperative near campus featur-
ing laundry, kitchen space, pool table,
cable TV, private rooms and much more.
Rent ranges from $250-350/mo. including
utilities. Call 785-749-0871.
1 bedroom basement apartment avail-
able August 1, 13th and Vermont, $379,
DW, off street parking, window AC, cats
ok, call Jim and Lois 785-841-1074
FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT
Jacksonville Apartments: 1 & 2 Bedrooms
on the West Side from $460/month. Laun-
dry on-site, D/W & C/A. OPEN HOUSES
ON WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS-700
Monterey Way Apt. N2 785-841-4935
1 BR apt. Spacious and close to campus.
Price negotiable, call for details. 913-526-
7632. hawkchalk.com/1663
1 BR & studio. 1530 Tennessee.
Remodeled. Quiet. $460 and $390.
Water paid. 785-393-6443.
For rent in Summer: 4 BR/2BA house at
23rd and Tennesse. Good location, close
to campus. Call 913-530-7211.
2 BR, 1 BA, 1 car garage. Newly remod-
eled. Large fenced yard. Pets OK $600
per month. Avail Aug. Call 785-841-3849.
Free Rent? 4 BR 3 BA, 2 car garage
townhome. All apliances. W/D included.
Avail Aug/Sept.Call 785-841-3849.1200/
mo.
Houses for Rent Near Campus
including 3/5/6/7 BR Avail in Aug.
Great Landlord!
842-6618 rainbowworks1@yahoo.com
3BR 1BA hardwood foors, full basement,
W/D hookups, diswasher, large trees.
$850. Avail. Aug 1 Please Call 749-3193
1820 Alabama 3BR 2BA w/1 car cover.
Wood foors. Walking distance to
campus. All amenities included.
$1245/mo.
Avail. Aug. Call Ed at 760-840-0487.
1822 Maine 3BR 2BA w/ 2 car garage.
Wood foors. Walking distance to
campus. All amenities included.
$1245/mo.
Avail. Aug. Call Ed at 760-840-0487.
1731/1735 Kentucky Street Large 4
Bedroom, 2 bath, Washer/dryer included.
Available August. MPM 785-841-4935.
River City Homes
Well maintained town homes in west
Lawrence. All appliances and lawn care
furnished. Visit our website for addresses
and current prices. www.rivercity4rent.
com
785-749-4010
1326 Massachusetts 4BR 1BA. Large
house w/ wood foors. Walking distance
to campus & downtown. All amenities incl.
$1500/mo. Avail. Aug. Call 760-840-0487.
For Rent 1BR Duplex 400 blk of E 19th
kitchen w/ eating area. Full BA. AC. W/D
Hookups. Hrdwd Flrs. Avail. 6/1 No smok-
ing/pets call 842-3175 or 979-6211
Awesome location 4-plex at 922 Tennes-
see. Close to campus and downtown.
3 BR 2 full BA. W/D. Available Aug. 1.
$850/mo. Call 785-393-1138.
Enjoy a panoramic view of Lawrence from
your well maintained, spacious, 3 bed-
room, 2 bath condo. Rent is only $885.00
with water and trash paid. Featuring a
fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer,
on the KU bus route, or enjoy a short 5
minute walk to class or downtown. For
a showing call 842-6264 or 865-8741 on
evenings & weekends.
Large master bedroom in 3 BR duplex,
cable, internet, garage, washer/dryer, 3 mi
from campus. quite neighborhood. 350/
month + 3rd utilities. e-mail: kmingold@
ku.edu. Hawkchalk.com/1803
1317 Valley Lane. 1, 2, 3 BR apts.
$610-$940/mo. Washer dryer hookup,
dishwasher and garage. Close to campus.
749-6084.
Tuckaway Management
Great Locations!
Great Prices!
Great Customer Service!
Call 838-3377 or 841-3339
www.tuckawaymgmt.com
3 BR 2BA 1 garage. W/D hookup. No
pets or smkr. On KU bus route. 806 New
Jersey. $900/mo. Aug. 1. 550-4148.
Unfurnished. 1 - 2 Blocks from campus.
Newer construction. 3 & 4 Bedrooms
Please call 785-841-5444
Very close to campus, spacious 1BR apt
in Victorian house at 1100 Louisiana. No
Pets, No smokers Aug 1st $500/mo/water
paid 766-0476
Small 3 bedroom apartments in renovat-
ed older houses, walk to Ku or downtown,
$780 per mo which is $260 per person,
cats ok, wood foors, and DW call Jim and
Lois 785-841-1074
Small Studio apartments in renovated
older house, wood foors, antique tubs,
window AC, Avail Aug. $399, cats ok call
Jim and Lois 785-841-1074
Parkway Commons 1, 2 & 3 BR. Util.
packages. $99 deposit. 842-3280. 3601
Clinton Pkwy.
Seniors and grads:1&2 BR apts or
duplexes close to KU&downtown. Upstairs
or down, tile, carpet, or hrdwd, $395-760/
mo+util. No smoking/pets. Avail. 5/15 and
8/1. Call Big Blue Property 785-979-6211.
Renovated house at 9th and Missis-
sippi has 1 BR apartments available
for August $469 to $499 all have wood
foors, off st parking, and DW. Cats ok,
90% effcient furnace, call Jim and Lois at
785-841-1074.
2 BR open in a 3 BR house. Brand new,
3 bath, freplace, near 15th & Wakarusa.
Rent is $475 and that includes all utilities.
Call Rachel at 816-550-8437.
hawkchalk.com/1775
FALL LEASING
Spacious 1, 2, & 3 BRs
Canyon Court Apts.
700 Comet Ln.
785-832-8805
www.frstmanagementinc.com
1 & 2 BR apts avail. for August.
Great location near campus. Walk or ride
bus. Quiet area. Balcony or patio, W/D
hookups, DW, CA, walk-in closet, minib-
linds, ceiling fan. No pets. Briarstone Apts.
1000 Emery Rd. 749-7744.
2 BR. June. 1335 Connecticut. $650.
4 BR. June. 617 Maine. $1200.
4 BR. August. 613 Maine. $1200.
7 BR. August. 1536 Tennessee. $2800.
Call 550-6414.
3 BRs for rent in a house near Lawrence
High school. Rooms available May 19th
through July 31st. $400/mo includes utili-
ties. If interested call Travis @ 760-3325
4BR 3 1/2BA house for rent. Fenced
backyard. W/D. Central heat and air. Very
spacious. Close to campus. $1300/mo.
Please Call Chris 913-205-8774
California Apartments: Studios, 1, 2, 3
Bedrooms from $425/month. W/D hook-
ups or included, D/W, C/A. 785-841-4935
Country Club Apartments: Upscale 2 BR/2
BA, w/d included, D/W, C/A! Dont miss
out! 785/841-4935
Studio apt. at 945 Mo. St. Avail. Now! New
hrdwd frs in kitchen, renovated BA, Bay
window, off-street parking. $390/mo gas &
water pd. Please call 749-0166
WOODWARD
APARTMENTS
6TH & FLORIDA
WALK TO CAMPUS
1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS
W&D INCLUDED
$450$595
785.841.4935
NOW LEASING FOR
SPRING AND FALL
For a showing call:
(785)840-9467
Ironwood Court Apartments
1& 2 BR Units
Cable/Internet Paid
Pool/Fitness
1501 George Williams Way
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Park West Town Homes
2, 3, 4, & 5 bedrooms
Washer/dryer included
2-car garage
Eisenhower Terrace
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Park West Gardens
BRAND NEW!
1 & 2 BR luxury apartments
1 car garage included in each
Washer/dryer included
445 Eisenhower Drive
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2, 3, & 4 BR Apts.
& Townhomes
Walk-in closets
Swimming pool
On-site laundry facility
Cats and small pets ok
Ku bus route
Lawrence bus route
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2 Bedroom Townhome $750
Sublease available in May: 2BR, 2 ?
Baths, Garage, plus washer and dryer.
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FOR RENT
sports 8B tuesday, april 10, 2007
Every Tuesday
Buy One Get One Free
1601 West 23rd Street 843-SUBS (7827)
By MARy FOSTER
ASSOCIATED PRESS
BATON ROUGE, La.
Thousands of mourners passed the
open casket of Eddie Robinson on
Monday in the Louisiana Capitol,
where the famed Grambling State
football coach viewed the body of
slain political titan Huey Long more
than 70 years ago.
Robinson, who endured the
indignities of the Jim Crow era while
building tiny and predominantly
black Grambling into a football
power, died last week at 88.
His body was carried up a long
stretch of granite steps by dozens of
white-gloved former players, includ-
ing former Super Bowl MVP Doug
Williams.
Doris Robinson, Robinsons wife
of 67 years, sat beside the coffin
during a private morning memorial
service for players and coaches. She
placed a football in the coffin and
rested her hand on Robinsons head.
Im doing OK, she said later. I
already miss him so much, but I cant
keep breaking down.
An abbreviated version of the
renowned Grambling band played
the national anthem after the casket
was placed at one end of Memorial
Hall, the two-story, marble-and
bronze-trimmed space between the
Capitols House and Senate cham-
bers.
Robinson is believed to be just
the fifth person to lie in repose at
the Capitol. Others include Long,
the former governor and senator,
and his brother, Earl, also a former
governor.
When Huey Long died in 1935,
the coach and his wife, then teenage
sweethearts, made it a point to go
to the Louisiana Capitol, grandson
Eddie Robinson III said.
She told me how they walked
hand-and-hand across town just to
view the body, the grandson said.
Since his death, Robinson has
been eulogized as a heroic figure: A
patriot tested in the segregation era;
a coach who built a football institu-
tion; a leader who set a lifes example
for young black men.
coaching legend
Robinson honored
at Louisiana Capitol
Alex Brandon/ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doris Robinson prepares to place a football in the casket of her husband Eddie Robinson, former football coach of Grambling State University, with the help of former coach DougWilliams, during a
ceremony to honor Coach Robinson at the Louisiana Capitol in Baton Rouge, La., Monday.
By JENNA FRyER
ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Carl
Edwards never came close to win-
ning the Busch Series title last sea-
son, when Kevin Harvick humiliated
the competition with a near-flawless
run to the championship.
Harvick wrapped up the title with
a month to go and finished with an
outrageous 824-point lead over run-
ner-up Edwards.
Edwards was determined to put
together a better showing, so he
decided to run the full Busch sched-
ule this season.
That 35-race commitment gives
the NASCAR star almost no break
during the grueling February-to-
November season. Its a never-ending
circus of shuttling between garages
and crisscrossing the country on pri-
vate planes to make every event.
His win Saturday opened his lead
in the Busch standings to 321 points
over Dave Blaney. At this point last
year, Harvick led by 146 points.
Once the schedule splits this sum-
mer, and four Busch races are held
at different venues than Cup events,
Edwards knows one rainy day could
shrink his lead dramatically.
I guess thats what makes it
interesting, he said. Lets just
say we miss all four of those,
most likely it will be hard to win
the championship. Or lets say we
will definitely miss two of them
because of weather, it would eat
up any lead.
Everything went according to
plan for Harvick last season, but
it wore him down so much he
vowed to never again run both
series.
Edwards has yet to tire from
the grind.
nascar
Edwards wins open big points lead early
BaseBall
Cold temperatures afect play
By RONALD BLUM
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Play (snow)ball!
After a frosty first week, baseball
quickly made a move for warmth
and shifted the Los Angeles Angels
series against the Indians from
Cleveland to an enclosed field in
Milwaukee.
That didnt do much good for
Indians fans on Monday. For the
fourth straight day, games were
wiped out by snow at Jacobs Field,
sending the Seattle Mariners pack-
ing without playing an inning that
counted.
All of a sudden, players are track-
ing snowfall and wind chill with the
same interest as balls, strikes and
outs.
Its stupid. Its crazy, said Indians
pitcher C.C. Sabathia. We should
definitely be starting somewhere
else, definitely on the West Coast
or somewhere with a dome so this
doesnt happen.
At least in Milwaukee the Indians
will be assured of playing the Angels
in a three-game set that starts
Tuesday night because Miller Park
has a retractable roof. Fans will get a
bargain: All tickets will be $10.
Commissioner Bud Selig thinks
it would impracticable to start the
season with games only in warm-
weather cities and ballparks with
domes.
Games have been snowed out for
130 years. Like with everything in
life, you need luck, he said. Its an
impossible situation because no mat-
ter what you do, the clubs dont want
long road trips. You just do the best
you can. This is very unusual. Were
getting late-February weather.
During a week as cold as a Barry
Bonds brushoff, temperatures werent
the only thing way down: Home
runs plunged to their lowest level
since 1993, with the average drop-
ping from 2.4 in last seasons open-
ing week to 1.8 this year. It hasnt
been that low
since a 1.6 aver-
age 14 years ago,
according to
the Elias Sports
Bureau.
Its freez-
ing. Who can
hit a home run
right now? said
Baltimore Orioles
shortstop Miguel
Tejada, a former
AL MVP.
Runs per game dropped from
10.51 to 8.55, a level unseen since
1992s 8.21. Pitchers ERAs fell from
4.94 to 3.72, also a 15-year low.
Everywhere I turn on TV and
watch highlights, it seems pretty
cold, said New York Mets first base-
man Carlos Delgado. And I can tell
you that most of the hitters, they
dont like to hit when its cold. Thats
my conspiracy theory right there.
In addition to the Mariners-
Indians series, one game apiece
was lost in New York, Chicago and
Detroit.
Cold didnt stop Tampa Bays
Elijah Dukes, who hit his first two
career homers at Yankee Stadium.
He connected for his second while
wearing a ski mask with a slit around
the eyes just wide enough to allow
him to see, looking more cat burglar
than slugger.
Baseball tried to work around
the cold a decade ago, without great
success. After
enduring a sno-
wout at Bostons
Fenway Park,
a snowy after-
noon at Yankee
Stadium and
cold in Detroit
and Chicago
in 1996, base-
ball remade the
schedule for
1997, using cov-
ered fields and
every West Coast site.
After teams in the East and
Midwest got home, eight games
were washed out by weather on the
seasons second Saturday, raising that
years total to 17.
Draft schedules must be given to
the players association about nine
months before opening day. Those
warm-weather clubs, they dont want
25 April dates, Selig said.
Games have been snowed out
for 130 years. Like with every-
thing in life, you need luck.
Bud Selig
MlB commissioner
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By TOM HAyS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK Olympic sprinter
Tim Montgomery, once consid-
ered the fastest man on Earth until
his world record was erased in the
BALCO steroid scandal, pleaded
guilty Monday to conspiracy in a
multimillion-dollar bank fraud and
money-laundering scheme.
I sincerely regret the role I
played in this unfortunate episode,
Montgomery said in a statement
following the plea. I have disap-
pointed many people, and for that I
am truly sorry.
Montgomerys plea deal reflects
his minor role in an alleged con-
spiracy and does not require him
to testify at the trial of his former
coach, Steven Riddick, and other
co-defendants, according to his law-
yers. That trial is scheduled to begin
Tuesday.
Defense attorneys said
Montgomery could be sentenced
to 37 to 46
months in pris-
on. Sentencing
is scheduled
for Nov. 1. The
U.S. attorneys
office had no
i mme d i a t e
comment.
At Mondays
hearing, pros-
ecutor Danya
Perry told the
judge the gov-
ernment had
ample evidence
Mont gomer y
conspired with others to deposit
checks that he knew were coun-
terfeit.
Montgomery, 32, was charged
last year along with Riddick, and 11
others in an alleged conspiracy to
deposit $5 million in stolen, altered
or counterfeit checks at several
banks over three years.
An alleged coconspirator,
Ephraim Richardson, previously
pleaded guilty to a single charge of
conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
The government had accused
Montgomery of participating in a
plot created by two other defendants
who set up sham businesses to take
checks stolen from banks and alter
them or make counterfeits.
Montgomery allegedly deposited
three bogus checks worth a total
of $775,000. He also was accused
of helping Riddick deposit oth-
ers worth at least $905,000 and
accepting a $20,000 fee for his role.
Riddick, a 1976 Olympic medalist,
has maintained his innocence.
Montgomery was a 2000 Olympic
gold medalist and a former 100-
meter world record holder. He
retired in 2005 after he was banned
from track and field for two years by
the Court of Arbitration for Sport
for doping linked to the investiga-
tion of BALCO, the lab at the center
of a steroid scandal in sports.
Montgomery never tested posi-
tive for drugs, and has said he never
knowingly took any banned sub-
stances.
By R.B. FALLSTROM
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ST. LOUIS Jay McKee is excit-
ed about next season, but not for the
same reasons as most of his St. Louis
Blues teammates: After an injury-
plagued first season with the team,
hes still waiting to show his skills.
McKee was one of new man-
agements big offseason free agent
pickups last summer, but ended up
playing only 23 games in the first
year of a four-year contract.
It was the most frustrating year
Ive had in my career, McKee said
Monday during a day of team meet-
ings and packing for the offseason.
Its great being here and Im glad
Im here, but
I wish I could
have provided
more.
I wanted to
come here and
make an impact
and help this
team make the
playoffs.
McKee led the
NHL in blocked
shots in 2005-06
with the Buffalo Sabres. Last season
he was always hurt, missing the first
seven games with a knee injury,
breaking a hand in mid-October
while blocking a shot, and then
missing another huge chunk of time
with a hip injury to end the season.
McKee, who played in only one
game after mid-January, appeared
in 75 last season and has played in
605 games over 10 seasons. Team
doctors want him to rest for anoth-
er month so he can return at full
strength next fall.
I never really got my footing of
what its like to play with the guys,
he said. Itll feel next year like its
my first year with the team.
Injuries to other key players ham-
pered the Blues, who missed the
playoffs for the second straight year
but improved 24 points and finished
one game below .500 after trailing
the NHL in 2005-06. Goalie Manny
Legace missed the last month
with a knee injury and defense-
man Bryce Salvador and forwards
Martin Rucinsky and Dan Hinote
also missed significant time.
Getting those players back stokes
optimism surrounding a team that
surged after Andy Murray was hired
as coach in mid-December. The
Blues were 12 games below .500
after only 32 games before Murray
arrived and finished one game
below the break-
even mark with
81 points.
Look at some
of the guys we
were missing,
said defenseman
Barret Jackman.
Those are key
additions right
there without
having to sign
anybody new.
If management goes out and
gets one or two small pieces to the
puzzle, I think we have a team thats
a playoff team.
Jackman wasnt the only one
brimming with confidence.
Im so excited for next year, you
have no idea, Legace said. Its going
to be a good Cup run next year.
Forward Jamal Mayers said hed
be beyond disappointed if the
Blues werent a playoff team next
season.
The Blues were 15 points out of
the final playoff spot in the Western
Conference.
By IRA PODELL
ASSOCIATED PRESS
One thing is certain: A new
team will skate with the Stanley
Cup this year.
And it could be a club from
the East no one saw coming.
For the first time in the mod-
ern NHL era, neither finalist from
the previous season made it back
to the playoffs. So with cham-
pion Carolina and Edmonton out
of the picture, the 16 remaining
teams begin their pursuit of the
crown.
The Southeast Division pro-
vided the winners on each side of
the seasonlong lockout Tampa
Bay in 2004 and Carolina last year.
The Lightning and Hurricanes
earned top seeds in the Eastern
Conference, then beat upstarts
from the bottom of the West.
Sixth-seeded Calgary got to
Game 7 against Tampa Bay, and
No. 8 Edmonton repeated the
feat versus the Hurricanes.
If another bottom-rung club
makes a run, dont be surprised
if its a team closer to the Atlantic
Ocean instead of the Pacific.
Every team is dangerous,
said 19-year-old Sidney Crosby,
from the fifth-seeded Pittsburgh
Penguins. You always look at
teams that finish off strong. Its all
about timing.
You dont have to look any
farther than Long Island to see
that. The New York Islanders
appeared out of the playoff race
following noncompetitive losses
just over a week ago to powerhouses
Buffalo and Ottawa in the aftermath
of goalie Rick DiPietros concussion.
Yet, they bounced back with four
straight wins and eked into the play-
offs ahead of Toronto and Montreal
on the final day of the season by
beating New Jersey in a shootout.
Now they have their sights set on
top-seeded Buffalo, which earned
113 points and had the NHLs best
record for the first time in team
history.
Out West, Detroit again is at the
top. The Central Division-win-
ning Red Wings tied the Sabres
in points, a season after captur-
ing the Presidents Trophy, but
failed to repeat because they fell
three wins short of the Sabres
NHL-high 53.
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Blues injuries
halt playof run
STEROIDS
Olympic
gold medalist
pleads guilty
to conspiracy
ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO
Columbus Blue Jackets Nikolai Zherdev, left, of Ukraine, is knocked of balance by St. Louis Blues Jay McKee during the second period of an
NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio.
nhl
Last years fnalists out of Stanley Cup quest
Its great being here and Im
glad Im here, but I wish I could
have provided more.
Jay mckee
St. Louis Blues defenseman
I have
disappointed
many people,
and for that I
am truly sorry.
Tim
monTgomery
Sprinter