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Elden Tefft, sculptor and University professor, passed away last week at age 95. Teffts most notable work was the Jayhawk sculpture in front of Strong Hall.

Professor publishes book on racial issues


SKYLAR ROLSTAD
@SkyRolNews

American studies Professor


Clarence Lang is releasing
a new book, titled Black
America in the Shadow of
the Sixties, which highlights
the differences between the
1960s Civil Rights Movement
and contemporary racial
issues in the United States.
Im offering an appeal for
us to push ourselves to think
about political frameworks
that are more suited to where
we are today, Lang said.
Langs new work will be
released Feb. 28. It is his
second book.
His first book, Grassroots
at the Gateway: Class
Politics and Black Freedom
Struggle in St. Louis
1936-75, included many
primary documents and
opinions from others, but his
new book reads more like an
essay, Lang said. Langs new
book took about two years to
complete.

LANG

What Im arguing is that


because [the 1960s were]
such a significant period
in our relatively recent
past, because its been
mythologized in media and
in scholarship, Lang said,
we tend to read the present
or interact with the present
against the backdrop of that
period.
Langs argument is that
contemporary issues on race
are often compared to the
1960s, based on an inaccurate
account of the 1960s Civil

Rights Movement. The wellknown nonviolent protests


were not the only methods
of activism happening at the
time.
If we look at the 60s as a
model for how black protest
should work, that gives us
a very narrow conception
of what that is, because
nonviolent direct action was
not the only strategy during
the 60s, Lang said. In the
broader span of AfricanAmerican history, nonviolent
direct action has not been the
dominant strategy.
Another
misconception
Lang pointed out was that
black clergy figures like
Martin Luther King Jr. did
not play the central role in the
1960s Civil Rights Movement
as media and scholarship
often portray. Lang said that
many other factors, including
the legal system and even
armed self-defense, played
parts in the 1960s Civil
Rights Movement.

Contemporary
issues
Langs book focus on are the
killing of Trayvon Martin
in 2012 and the political
unrest over the past year in
Ferguson, Mo., surrounding
the shooting of Michael
Brown.
As for how these issues
relate to the University, Lang
said he believes universities
around the country must
continually strive to achieve
diversity among those who
study or work within the
institution.
We have to continue to
push ourselves and others to
make sure that the University
as an institution is something
that is accessible to the many
and not to the few, Lang
said. That means that we
have to be mindful of making
sure that the University is
a place where, for example,
people of color are present
as students, staff, faculty and
administration.
In other words, part of our

task is to make the University


work like the society it claims
to represent.
The Universitys Black
Student Union President Josh
Robinson said he did not feel
that the University has done
a good job of representing
that society.
The University struggles
with
allowing
minority
students to have a voice. KU
is a very accepting university,
but a lot of African-American
students have not felt
welcomed here, Robinson
said. I think where the
racial issues come in is that
students of color, not just
black students, are not feeling
included or welcomed.
The University has to make
strides to help make students
of color feel accepted here.
Robinson said he viewed
America as a diverse country,
but he did not believe that
the University mirrored that.

Edited by Mitch Raznick

Associate vice provost responds to KUJBS tweet


ALLISON CRIST
@AllisonCristUDK

Frank DeSalvo, associate


vice provost of student
affairs, has responded to
the negativity toward the
Jayhawk Buddy System
program after a controversial
tweet that left students upset
on Sunday, Feb. 8.
DeSalvo would not release
the name of the person
who made the tweet, nor
describe how he or she
was dealt with, because it
is a personnel matter. He
provided no comment as to
whether that person still has
access to the account. But he
did mention there has been a
marked reduction in tweets
that have gone out since the
controversial tweet.
Weve looked into the
matter and addressed the
situation in regards to the
tweets that were issued,
DeSalvo said. We all say
things we wish we hadnt
or that we want back. The
first tweet, regardless of
the intention, we want that

back.
DeSalvo added he was
much more disappointed in
the second and third tweets
that followed because he
found them disrespectful to
those who were offended or
upset.
We
generally
are
respectful, and this is one
of those times where we
couldve and shouldve done
better, DeSalvo said.
In the future, we will
continue to narrow our focus
on the positive behaviors of
students, DeSalvo added.
We will be supportive of
all students and focus on
the positive behaviors, like
staying together, checking
on each other and agreeing
to stay together, as the norm
for Jayhawks.
This isnt the first time
the Buddy System account
has deleted a controversial
tweet.
Completely separate from
the current incident is a
tweet that was sent out by the
KUJBS Twitter account on
New Years Eve and recently

submitted to the Kansan.


Hoping you might get
lucky tonight? Nobody gets
lucky in a hospital ER or city
jail. Ok maybe in jail, if thats
your idea of a good time,
@KUJBS tweeted, only to
delete it shortly after.
After being asked about
the additional tweet from
New Years Eve, DeSalvo said,
This is another one of those
where we probably couldve
said the message in a better
way. When we realized that,
we took it down.
DeSalvo
wanted
to
reiterate his regret about the
situation.
Weve worked very hard

to create a very positive


image for the Buddy System,
and folks have received
it well. We just want our
followers to know that we
will continue to increase our
awareness and sensitivity
to these kinds of issues and
continue to support them in
ways that will allow them to
be successful, DeSalvo said.
Freshman Kaycee De Graaf
from Marseilles, Ill., who
responded to the original

tweet, was glad to see that


the matter was brought to
the attention of someone at
the administrative level.
Its nice that they can see
how it was wrong, De Graaf
said. I hope something like
this shows that, [because]
they
are
an
account
directly correlated with the
University, [the tweets] are a
representation of KU.

Edited by Mitch Raznick

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Sixty-seven years ago today, Franklin Murphy became dean of the KU School of Medicine at only 32 years of age. He was the youngest
man in the country to hold such an office. Three years later, he replaced Deane Malott as KUs ninth (and certainly youngest) chancellor.

MAZEL TOV

Local Jewish community celebrates completion of first Lawrence Torah scroll


This weekend marked a
historic moment for the
Lawrence and campus Jewish
communities as the first
Lawrence Torah scroll was
finalized. The final words were
scribed in the Torah on Sunday
morning at a ceremony hosted by the Chabad House
of KU. Several hundred
people, including Chancellor
Bernadette Gray-Little, were
in attendance.
She and others spoke at the
event about the honor and
significance of a Torah scribe
being finalized. Rabbi Zalman
Tiechtel, the leader of Chabad
at KU, hosted the event and
spoke as well. Once the ceremony concluded, a large group
of participants carried the new
Torah to the Kansas Union in a
parade to celebrate.

BEN LIPOWITZ/KANSAN
Rabbi Berel Sossover helps scribe Lawrences first Torah while the sons of the
Torahs donor, Elliot Tamir, touch the quill to be a part of the experience.

BEN LIPOWITZ/KANSAN
Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little speaks at the ceremony regarding the first Torah scribe to be completed in Lawrence.
Several hundred people attended the event Sunday.

BEN LIPOWITZ/KANSAN
Rabbi Berel Sossover writes the last words of the first Torah scroll ever to be quilled in Lawrence. The Torah was
completed Sunday at a ceremony hosted by Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel and the Chabad House of KU.

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FFA OF THE DAY
Im not mad the Ghostbusters
remake is all-female. Im
mad the new Ghostbusters
movie is a remake!
Its amazing that people still
think online petitions actually
work. If you really want to change
something get off the computer
and take a personal approach.
I MISS THE OLD BULL.
Falling asleep in class
because its so cold out so
being in a warm classroom
makes me sleepy
Ive been craving those turkey
legs from ren fest. Anywhere
else sell them?
Candy corn is worse than
Dots. Candy corn is
worse than everything.
Misremembering stories
in everyday life: common.
Misremembering stories about
the rocket propelled grenade
that hit the helicopter I wasnt
in: not common.
Hey students, I have a great
idea! Lets personally attack
funding from an individual
because we dont like him.
Who cares that we are already
hopelessly short due to state cuts
Biochemistry 2. The
8th circle of hell.

Student voice would better state government

Jesse Burbank
@JBurbank1

his has been quite a


month for Gov. Sam
Brownback. Within
a few short weeks, he not
only announced plans to
cut $44.5 million from the
education budget to compensate for the states dire
fiscal conditions, he has also
revoked anti-discrimination
protections from LGBTQ
state employees. Like most
students, I was outraged at
these events. Nevertheless,
I cannot say they surprised
me. By largely ignoring
the responsibility of voting, young Kansans have
played an important role
in enabling the governors
actions. It is only through
exercising our collective
influence through political
action that we can alter the
dangerous path our state
is on.
The political logic behind
his second move is simple.
The Kansas government is
facing a budget shortfall of
almost $250 million, according to The Kansas City Star.
Brownback distracted the
public from the deficit by
revoking anti-discrimination guarantees in state employment. This has stoked a
great deal of public debate,
which ended up taking at-

ASK
ANISSA

@anissafritz

Shout out to all the people


that just come to Bull when
its nice out. Leave.
Weight lifting girls about to be
the hottest thing on campus.
Who likes Mario over Luigi?
Everybody, random FFAer.
Get on the bandwagon yo.
Try and hang your wet clothes
up in a one bedroom apartment
in the middle of Kansas
winter, then well talk.
I like to believe that if theres
a God he/she makes ice just
to see if we slip and fall
and then laughs.
To the person complaining about
ping pong and boxing taking
over the soccer court GROW
UP AND MOVE ON.
Response to the Is Jake from
the Underground single?...
FFA... Single as a pringle. ;) Jake from the Underground
If you hate the cold, move
and quit complaining!

CHRIS NEAL/ASSOCIATED PRESS


A crowd of people that gathered to rally against Kansas Gov. Sam Brownbacks rescinding of an executive order that offered protections on basis of sexual
orientation Saturday, Feb. 14 break out in song with the lyrics of take back, take back Kansas, after listening to speakers on the South steps of the Kansas
statehouse in Topeka.

tention away from the states


balance sheet.
His decision to take a
hatchet to the education
budget calls for further
analysis. Why does our government consistently target
education spending? Why
does Brownback pursue
initiatives that are obviously
unpopular, especially among
young voters?
Based on the last elections
results, Brownback knows
he can win without their
support. The 2014 elections
appear to have affirmed this
belief. Despite only receiving 38 percent of the vote
among people ages 18 to 29,
Brownback went on to claim

KANSAN SPECIAL

My friend has had a crush on this guy for a


while, but she doesnt know that me and that
same guy have been talking recently. I really
like him, but I obviously value her friendship.
Should I tell her the truth or just drop the guy?
Anissa Fritz

Why does our student section


have to ruin everything? The
clap, whoo in the chant,
chiefs in the national
anthem. We cant even tell
words off a sign right.

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hink back on
your biggest
regret(s). The
moments in our lives we
look back on, wishing
we had done something
differently, stem from
dangerous assumptions.
Never assume you wont
get the job. Never assume
you know what will be
on the test. And never
assume your friend wont
understand you and this
guy developing feelings for
each other. Assumptions
like these lead to no job, a
bad test grade and losing
out on what could be a
successful relationship.
Getting through college
would be nearly impossible
if it werent for friends.
When the risk of losing
one comes along, it can
be nerve-wracking and
uncomfortable. If you
care about her this much,
I can only imagine she
cares about you, too. The
cornerstone of a good
friendship is honesty. She
needs to know you care
and want to be honest with
her, which is why you are
approaching her about this.
Tell her how much you
value her friendship and
how boys will never be
more important than that.
History has shown that
boyfriends and girlfriends

leave, while friends stick


around. Explain you
would not bring this
to her attention if the
feelings between you and
him werent serious (and
more than a one night
stand. If that is the case,
stop messing around
with this guy, and be a
decent friend). She needs
to understand that you
prioritize her friendship
over him, and the only
way you would continue
seeing him is if she is 100
percent OK with it. If she
isnt comfortable with you
pursuing this guy because
of her feelings for him,
make sure you let her know
you understand and respect
her decision to the fullest
(and mean what you say).

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As awkward as it may
be, you need to be upfront
with her. It shows you
respect her and the
friendship you two share
and in return shell
respect you for it. Dont cut
yourself short by assuming
how things will turn out
and how she will react.
Youll be amazed at how
understanding people can
be.

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his position, they simply


did not show up in strong
enough numbers. By largely
taking themselves out of
the electoral equation,
Brownback doesnt cater to
young voters. The opinion
of young adults is irrelevant
to his continuing support
among the electorate and
within the legislature.
Apathy among young
voters also allows many
lawmakers within the state
legislature to freely support
Brownbacks policies with
total impunity. Without the
fear of being rebuked by
voters, the legislatures potential check on the governors initiatives is effectively

removed.
In order to change this
dangerous status quo,
young adults must begin to
fully participate within their
government, whether it be
through voting, protesting
or even running for office.
We have enabled Brownback
to drain Kansas schools of
funding and strip anti-discrimination protections
from an entire subsection of
government employees.
It is up to the young voters
of Kansas to play an active
role in reversing these
policies.
Jesse Burbank is a sophomore from Quinter studying
history and political science

Vegetarianism has positive


impacts on environment, body
Kanika Kshirsagar
@sneakykaniky

ve been a vegetarian my
whole life, and I have
never seen a reason to
change my decision. When
I share this information,
most drop their jaws in awe
while furrowing their brows
in confusion. I get asked
questions like, How do
you survive? or comments
such as I think you would
change your mind if you
had a burger. I tell them the
reasons for my lifestyle choice
are nutritional, ethical and
environmental.
Growing up in an Indian-Hindu household instilled
these beliefs in me. In the
Hindu religion, every living
thing has a soul and therefore
has the right to live. Taking
away these rights is viewed as
unfair especially because
it is possible to live a healthy
life without consuming meat.
We may have more power
over animals, but that doesnt
mean we should exercise our
power in this way. Unfortunately, we live in a time where
self-satisfaction has the ability
to easily overshadow ethics.
There are also comparisons between herbivores and
humans that have drawn
theories toward the belief that
humans werent meant to eat
meat to begin with. Cardiologist William C. Roberts, who
is the editor-in-chief of the
American Journal of Cardiology and medical director of
the cardiovascular institute at
Baylor University Medical Center, compared the
characteristics of herbivores
and carnivores to find that
humans were more similar to
herbivores.
Roberts compared the
carnivores intestinal tract
to herbivores. Generally, an
herbivores intestine is 12

times its body length, while


a carnivores is three times
its body length. Humans,
physiologically, are similar to
herbivores in this aspect. If
we eat less meat, our bodies
will have an easier time
digesting food. Also, humans
and herbivores have small
mouths in comparison with
their head sizes; carnivores,

that the mass production of


meat pollutes the air and water, and is highly dependent
on oil and coal. In fact, UN
scientists, economists and
politicians claim the way our
farms run is giving rise to
many interlinked human and
ecological problems.
Farmers mostly raise and
breed four species: cows,

IF THE PHYSIOLOGICAL AND ETHICAL


ASPECTS OF VEGETARIANISM DONT CONVINCE YOU, CONSIDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ONE CAN MAKE BY SKIPPING
THE BIG MAC AND MCNUGGETS.
on the other hand, have big
mouths that are better for
seizing, killing and dismembering prey, said Dr. Milton
R. Mills, a nutrition specialist
who works as the associate director of preventive
medicine for the Physicians
Committee for Responsible
Medicine. He found that
humans and herbivores
chew their food, as opposed
to swallowing it whole, as
carnivores do. Furthermore,
humans just lack the natural
abilities to be good hunters.
Dr. Neal D. Barnard, PCRMs
founder and president, said
it was only with the advent
of tools like arrowheads and
hatchets that humans became
capable of hunting.
If the physiological and
ethical aspects of vegetarianism dont convince you,
consider the environmental
impact one can make by
skipping the Big Mac and
McNuggets. Global warming is a time-sensitive issue,
and not changing your diet
means you are adding to the
deterioration of the environment. The Guardian reported

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a narrow victory over Paul


Davis, winning 50 percent of
the vote, according to CNN
exit polls.
Brownback was victorious,
despite the overwhelming
decrease in youth votes, due
to voter turnout. According to the same exit polls,
voters between the ages
of 18 and 29 accounted
for only 11 percent of the
Kansas electorate in 2014.
Overall, this demographic
group accounts for roughly
a quarter of the voting-age
population, according to the
U.S. Census Bureau.
Although it was within
the power of young adults
to oust the governor from

Brian Hillix, editor-in-chief


bhillix@kansan.com

Cecilia Cho, opinion editor


ccho@kansan.com

Jordan Mentzer, print sales manager


jmentzer@kansan.com

Paige Lytle, managing editor


plytle@kansan.com

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canneberg@kansan.com

Kristen Hays digital media manager


khays@kansan.com

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sbickel@kansan.com

Sharlene Xu, advertising director


sxu@kansan.com

Jon Schlitt, sales and marketing adviser


jschlitt@kansan.com

chickens, pigs and sheeps.


These animals need a large
amount of land, food and
water to survive, grow and
reproduce the way farmers
intend them to. An overlooked fact is that these
animals emit methane and
other greenhouse gases and
produce mountains of physical waste. In 2006, the UN reported the combined climate
change emissions of animals
bred for their meat were
approximately 18 percent
of the global total. That was
more emissions than cars,
planes and all other forms of
transport put together.
Being a vegetarian has
helped not only me, but also
millions of other people live
healthy and positive lives.
The benefits of vegetarianism
strongly overpower the cons.
If sustaining from a single
craving can help improve
lives across the world, I see
no reason to change the way
I live.

Kanika Kshirsagar is a junior


from Overland Park studying
chemical engineering
THE KANSAN
EDITORIAL BOARD
Members of the Kansan
Editorial Board are Brian
Hillix, Paige Lytle, Cecilia
Cho, Stephanie Bickel and
Sharlene Xu.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015

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arts & features

HOROSCOPES

Aries (March 21-April 19)


Today is an 8
Allow yourself more quiet time.
Discipline is required. Dont gossip
or get stopped by past failures.
Imagine the right circumstances.
Maintain balance amid upheaval.
Postpone expansion over the next
few weeks with Venus in Pisces.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is an 8
Imagine a delicious future. Dont
inaugurate a new trick or fall for a
tall tale. Complete a project thats
been slow. Youre especially powerful this next month with Venus in
Pisces. Group and public activities
boost your career.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is a 7
Follow an experts plans. Increase
your area of influence this week.
Take on more responsibility over
the next month with Venus in
Pisces. Watch for career opportunities. Assume authority.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is an 8
Stand up for what you love.
Financially it could get tense. No
need to overdo. Create a detailed
budget. Travel, explore and study
this next month with Venus in
Pisces. Set goals, and plan your
next adventure.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is an 8
Review shared finances this month
with Venus in Pisces, and discover
ways to save. Increase your assets.
Reaffirm a commitment. There
may be a conflict anyway. Take
calm authority, and persuade
co-workers.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is an 8
Partnerships flow with greater
ease this next month with Venus
in Pisces. Collaborate on creative
projects. Nobody understands your
work better than you. Fix something before it breaks. Persuade
loved ones to defer gratification,
too.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 7
Everything seems possible. Theres
more work coming in over the next
month with Venus in Pisces, and
its the kind you like. Keep costs
down anyway. What you learn
benefits many. Get into a fun work
phase. Provide exceptional results.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is an 8
Do something nice for your partner
(or someone youd like to know
better). Youre luckier in love
this month with Venus in Pisces.
Explore new ways to create beauty.
Play and practice hobbies, passions and talents. Share love.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an 8
Be patient ad evaluate the
situation. Your place can become
a love nest. Youre more domestic
over the next month with Venus in
Pisces. Focus on home and family.
Increase the comfort level. Learn
from a child.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an 8
Trust your own heart to lead you.
You love learning this month with
Venus in Pisces. Study gets fun.
Youre even smarter than usual.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is an 8
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sgeir to open for Hozier at Liberty Hall


LYNDSEY HAVENS
@LyndseyAlana

Emerging musicians Hozier and sgeir will perform at


Liberty Hall tonight, Feb. 23.
sgeir has been the opening act for several dates on
Hoziers current tour, and
in May, he will move on to
open the Australian leg of
alt-Js upcoming tour.
Hozier and sgeir are a
fitting duo to tour together.
The two share several commonalities aside from their
musical style they are
both international artists,
Hozier from Ireland and sgeir from Iceland, and they
also relate to each other in
the sense that the pronunciation of their names is often
butchered.
Andrew Hozier-Byrne, 24,
is an Irish singer-songwriter whose hit Take Me To
Church earned him a Grammy nomination for Song of
the Year. sgeir Trausti, 22,
is an Icelandic singer-songwriter whose debut album,
Dr dauagn, won
Album of the Year in 2012 at
the Icelandic Music Awards.
In 2013, sgeir re-released,
In the Silence, as an English translation of his debut
album. sgeir said the biggest challenge in translating
the album was finding the
right words for some of the
lyrics, since he wanted the
translation to be direct.
Several of the lyrics are
lines of poetry sgeir strung
together that were written
by his father. sgeir said
his father was always supportive of his creativity and
that he always came with
him to concerts when he
was younger. sgeir said he
first expressed an interest in
music at 6 years old when he
had his first guitar.
I went to school with
maybe eight guys or something and there were two
teachers in the school my
mom and my dad, he said.
Once a week, there was a
music teacher, a guy that
was only 21 years old at that
time, but he came over and
taught classes. So every guy

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Icelandic singer-songwriter sgeir will open the show for Hozier tonight at Liberty Hall. Next, he will tour Australia with alt-J.

in school was playing guitar,


electric guitar or classical
guitar.
sgeir cites Nirvana as an
early influence and inspiration to his music as well. A
chilling and stripped down
cover of the groups track
Heart Shaped Box is included on In the Silence.
Nirvana was actually
one of the bands that got
me into music when I was
young, surprisingly even in
a town in north Iceland. But
that was a band that I got
obsessed with when I was
[about] 7, he said. This
song was just one of my favorite songs of theirs. So
when we got the time when
we came home for a few
weeks, it was just a fun idea
to play around with something that was so, doing
something totally new out
of it and, you know, the melody, is just, its a powerful
song. It was fun to do something else with it, something
different.
Having time at home to record is one thing sgeir said
he misses while on tour.
I think I just miss the
comforts of home, the se-

cure environment, he said.


Theres always some stress
and something that follows
you being in a different city
every day and adjusting, but
now Ive gotten used to that.
He said he definitely misses family and friends as well.
When asked what the most
memorable part of the tour
has been so far, though it
only started weeks ago, he
said Minneapolis was memorable because of how cold it
was. He said he also always
looks forward to being in
Seattle and enjoys Los Angeles, as well.
Though, regardless of location, he said, We always
play some legendary historical venues, so thats great.
He said he is excited for his
upcoming tour with alt-J in
Australia, and he looks forward to the new experience
and playing some of the
countrys large venues.
The rigorous schedule of
traveling and touring is tiresome for any artist, though
especially taxing for an international artist who is
even further from home.
sgeir said, though it
probably sounds like a cli-

che, the best piece of advice


he has received is to be yourself. He said this is especially important to remember
while on the road when he is
meeting new people everyday and being on stage.
Everyone goes through
that, he said. Consciously
or unconsciously, that they
are trying to be something
they are not. It just takes a
lot of energy out of you and
youll never come across. I
would definitely have to say
thats one of the best [pieces
of ] advice I have had, that
would be the one.
In terms of looking ahead,
sgeir said he is excited for
his time off following this
tour.
Im most excited about
finishing this tour we have
ahead of us and going back
home for some proper time
off to record the next album,
or write the next album, he
said. I kind of set up my
own studio at home before
I went on this tour, so when
I get back, Im just going to
go there and stay there for a
long time.

WHERE

LIBERTY HALL, 644


MASSACHUSETTS
STREET

DATE
MONDAY,

FEBRUARY 23

TIME

DOORS AT 7 P.M.,
SHOW AT 8 P.M.

COST
SOLD OUT

Edited by Kayla Schartz

Sharp Sisters steal show, win KUs Got Talent


RYAN MILLER

@Ryanmiller_UDK
Taylor Swift may soon be
facing some fresh-faced competition. At this years KUs
Got Talent, The Sharp Sisters,
freshman twins Kelley and
Amanda Sharp from Olathe,
won the show singing and
playing guitar to their original song Burn the Haystack.
KUs Got Talent was the
first performance that the
two used both electric and
acoustic guitars together in
public.
[Amandas] guitar solo was
pretty awesome and was a
pretty cool moment, Kelley
said.
This wasnt the twins first
experience with a talent
competition, though. They
have previously competed in
Olathes Got Talent, and earlier this year, the twins tried
out for Americas Got Talent. The two are waiting to
hear if they will advance in
the competition. Kelley said
they should know in March
or April if they are selected to
be on the televised version of
the show.
Amanda said though the
$400 prize money was a
strong motivator for entering
KUs Got Talent, the two also
were eager to showcase their
music and see how they compared with other college-level
talent.
After the event, Kelley said
she was surprised at how
KUs Got Talent turned out
and that they were both happy with the comments the
judges gave them.
It was a good validator,
Kelley said. Its always nice
when someone tells you
youre doing a good job.

On the other hand, she said


constructive criticism is crucial.
Whether its good or bad,
or something you dont want
to hear, itll improve you if
you listen to it, she said.
The two said their biggest
inspiration is Taylor Swift,
whom they had the chance to
meet on her tour bus.
Its so clich, Amanda said,
but we saw that she was a
real person who is following
her dreams and creating cool
music, and weve always been
inspired by that.
Kelley said they would like
to create a fanbase like Swift
did.
Shes such a smart lyricist,
Kelley said. And the way she
writes and connects to audiences, shes very genuine with
how she acts with her fans,
and I think thats really important.
Although theyve been
singing their whole lives, the
twins became interested in
guitar in fourth grade after
reading an article about Aly
and AJ, a musical duo they
were following.
We got guitars in fourth
grade and decided we would
be a band, Amanda said.
Back then it was a wild
dream, but now its becoming
a reality.
The twins said playing
and singing together was a
no-brainer.
Were so much stronger
together than we ever are
apart, Kelley said. She gets
me. Whenever were on stage
and I miss a note or a lyric, we
follow each other really well.
Amanda recalled one such
instance at their Americas
Got Talent audition.
We got into the audition,

and I did [a part of the song]


wrong, but Kelley knew me
so well that she sung it wrong
too, Amanda said.
A few weeks ago, the twins
attended the Grammys and
said it was an eye-opening
experience on what it would
take to make it in the music
industry.
Kelley said the biggest challenge the two are currently
facing is trying to find a way
to get their music out there.
The two also have a backup plan in case their music
doesnt work out. Both Sharp
sisters are going into medicine, and chose the University because of its program
here.
We grew up Jayhawks.
Both of our parents went to
KU, Amanda said.
Kelley agreed and said its a
good place for them to be.
As of now, Kelley said, the
two are looking for more local places to play music and to
get more involved at events.
Amanda said they hope to
make it on Americas Got Talent and to continue seeking
out other opportunities.
You never know where
[music] is going to take you,
Kelley said. I never thought
we would be competing in
KUs Got Talent or anything
like that. You just never know
whats going to happen, thats
the exciting part about music.
Amanda said the goal is to
not get discouraged.
Theres so many opportunities, she said. Even [when]
some of them dont work out,
there are so many more to
pursue. You just have to tune
in and find them.
Edited by Yu Kyung Lee

Q/A WITH STROLL AND HASSEL


The Kansan also sat down
with the runners-up in the
competition. Bryton Stoll, a
sophomore from Marysville,
placed second with his two
original songs A Long Ways
from Nowhere and Finger
on the Trigger. Vann Hassell,
a freshman from Tyler, Texas,
placed third and received the
honor of fan favorite for his
freestyle jump roping.
KANSAN: Why did you enter
KUs got talent, and how did
you feel when you placed?
STOLL: I got an email because Id done some open mic
nights, and it sounded like
a fun thing to do to get my
name out there and maybe win
some cash. It was great. I was
pretty worried because everybody was really good and being recognized in the top was
awesome.
HASSELL: I saw the advertisement for it and had jump
roped in other talent shows
and enjoy performing and
introducing people to jump
roping and decided to try out.
I wasnt expecting to win and
did it for fun and to see how
people get inspired by it. It
was exciting to get third place
out of all these really talented
people; it was a huge honor.
KANSAN: Whats been your
biggest inspiration behind
your work so far?
STOLL: I say its because
what I love to do, thats kind of

the first and foremost thing. I


definitely want to do music the
rest of my life, thats number
one. Its hard to get away from
it because its a fun thing to
do.
HASSELL: My biggest inspiration is probably my PE coach
Judy Stanley that I had back in
second grade school, then another coach, Tracy Berg, from
fifth grade on. My first coach
was more of a club coach and
encouraged me to try new
tricks. When I started competing, my coach for competition
pushed me to go faster, try
harder and try new combos.
KANSAN: Where do you see
this talent taking you in the
future?
STOLL: Hopefully, to a career in music. Im studying
mechanical engineering; supposedly, thats my back up
plan. I would really enjoy if I
could make it as a performer
singing and playing guitar.
Anywhere in music would be
fantastic; Ive thought about
the recording business or
something too.
HASSELL: Personally, I dont
have a ton of plans for it. I
love teaching younger people
to jump rope I enjoy seeing
that. For me, jump roping is
an outlet to stay fit and teach
kids. If any pros ever get into
Olympics, I would definitely
watch, but would not compete.

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#AskHerMore urges Oscars reporters


to ask poignant, non-sexist questions

Kelly Cordingley
@kellycordingley

he red carpet at the


Oscars is always a
flurry of tuxedos
and evening gowns lined
with reporters scrambling
to interview the most
famous stars. While the
red carpet is a fine time
to show off a gorgeous,
expensive dress, it seems
the dress has been the focal
point of the interview
rather than the careers and
successes of the woman
wearing the dress.
This year, the tides are
turning.
Those kinds of sexist
questions are what The
Representation Projects
hashtag #AskHerMore aims
to combat. According to
its website, the hashtag is
meant to send suggested
questions to reporters and
initiate deeper discussions
rather than just whether
an actress likes being
blonde better than being a
redhead.
CNNs Michaela Pereira
and Don Lemon, along with
E! Entertainments Ryan
Seacrest and various other
news organizations were
present on the red carpet.
Pereiras guest, editor-inchief of Cosmopolitan
magazine Joanna Coles,
noted the lack of women up

for major awards and how


important it is for women
to be represented.
Lemon spoke to actress
Laura Dern from Wild
who is up for Best
Supporting Actress.
The dress is great,
but the work is more
important, Lemon said.
Dern thanked him for
asking the important
questions, rather than just
about who she was wearing.
In stark contrast to
Lemons poignant question
were E!s Ryan Seacrests
questions of the night that
have sparked outrage on
Twitter. Seacrest asked 50
Shades of Grey actress
Dakota Johnson if she took
home any props from the
film. He also asked actress
Lupita Nyongo who she
was wearing, but neglected
to ask the two men before
her that same question.

This is a movement to
say, Were more than just
our dresses.
REESE WITHERSPOON
Actress

Reese Witherspoon and


Amy Poehler have taken
hold of this hashtag and
publicized their support.
Poehlers twitter handle,
@smrtgrls, tweeted that it
is time for the red carpet to
become more interesting
and that she was thrilled
Witherspoon was on board
to talk about and answer

tough questions.
Witherspoon was
interviewed by ABCs
Robin Roberts, who asked
about the hashtag.
This is a movement to
say, Were more than just
our dresses, Witherspoon
said.
Screenwriter, director and
producer Shonda Rhimes,
who created Greys
Anatomy, Scandal and
How to get Away with
Murder, tweeted that
women shouldnt be asked
about what theyre wearing
because it takes away
from focusing on their
intelligence.
Mic.com was buzzing
about the hashtag as well
and featured tweets calling
out E! Entertainments
Giuliana Rancic and Ryan
Seacrest for their questions
at awards shows that tended
to refer to how a woman
looks instead of what she
has accomplished.
Before the Oscars, Mic.
com posted an article of
memes of female celebrities
responding to sexist
comments. A few of the
poignant quotes are from
actresses Emma Stone,
Laverne Cox and Jennifer
Garner.
Stone was asked about
dying her hair blonde for
her role in Spider-Man,
to which her off-screen
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to talk-show host Wendy


Williams why it is
inappropriate to ask about
her breasts. Garner, who
is married to actor Ben
Affleck, spoke about how
she was asked numerous
times how she balanced
work and family, yet her
husband never was. She
found that incredibly sexist
and said there has to be a
change.
Although it seems some
reporters have taken heed
of #AskHerMore, others
have not. The hashtag has
created a dialogue and
successfully sparked a
major discussion that will
hopefully permeate future
award shows.
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THE DAILY DEBATE


Who had the best trade deadline day in the NBA?

Griffin Hughes
@GriffinJHughes

PORTLAND
TRAIL BLAZERS

t the beginning of
NBA deadline day,
the Portland Trail
Blazers sat in first place in
their division and in good
position to make the playoffs
as a top-four seed. But in a
Western Conference home
to the best team in the NBA,
the defending champion and
the reigning MVP, it was
clear the Blazers needed to
make moves. They became
one of the biggest buyers in
the NBA. As a result, they
came out of deadline day
with the most improved
roster of any top team in the
league.
The Portland front office
quickly identified the need
for a solid on-ball defender
and additional three-point
shooting. With Robin Lopez
turning into one of the more
powerful rim protectors
in the league, a lockdown
on-ball defender on the
perimeter could move the
Blazers into the top four in
the NBA in points allowed.
They also spotted the need
for an energy guy, someone

who could come off the


bench and score nine quick
points, to give an injection to
an offense that averages just
over 102 points per game.
The guy they needed was
Arron Afflalo, and Afflalo
was the guy they got.

screen plasma TV for the


price of a clock radio. The
most valuable asset they
gave up was a protected
2016 first rounder. By giving
away a pick next year, the
Blazers could plan this years
draft around that missed

THE PORTLAND FRONT OFFICE QUICKLY IDENTIFIED THE NEED FOR A SOLID
ON-BALL DEFENDER AND ADDITIONAL
THREE-POINT SHOOTING.
Afflalo came from a college
system where defense was
key, and his footwork and
vision defending on the
perimeter are top-class. At
the beginning of his career
in the NBA, he played for
George Karl, who turned
him into one of the fiercest
and most athletic defenders
in the country. Standing at 6
feet 5 inches and 215 pounds,
he can defend three positions
on the perimeter. He also
scores nearly 15 points per
game and shoots 34 percent
from beyond the arc.
But the most important
piece of the deal: the low
cost. The Blazers front office
essentially bought a flat

pick. They probably would


have used that pick on an
Afflalo-type player anyway.
Instead, they got a veteran
who knows the game and
can draft for talent in a deep
class. The most valuable
player they gave up was
former Kansas star Thomas
Robinson, who they replaced
with the Nuggets Alonzo
Gee.
At the end of the day, of all
the teams who were active
on deadline day, the Blazers
came out of it with the most
improved squad and became
a serious title contender in
the span of a few hours.
Edited by Kayla Schartz

Nick Couzin
@ncouz

OKLAHOMA CITY
THUNDER

f there were one winner


in this years NBA
trade deadline it would
definitely be the Oklahoma
City Thunder. Why were
they winners? Well, they got
rid of who didnt want to be
there, as well as acquiring
top-notch talent to make a
long-lasting playoff run.
Oklahoma City currently

win and win now. They are


certainly a franchise capable
of winning a championship.
They have two superstars in
Kevin Durant and Russell
Westbrook. While the
Thunder cant go wrong
with either of those two, this
trade deadline improved the
team as a whole.
In this deadline, they
acquired a huge shooting
presence from long range
in Steve Novak. Novak
has averaged 43 percent
from three and 44 percent
from the field in his career,
playing for six different

[THE THUNDER] ACQUIRED A


HIGH-PERCENTAGE SHOOTER IN
NOVAK AND A BIG MAN REBOUNDER
IN KANTER.
sits in eighth place in the
West and was ninth just a
week ago. They bypassed the
Phoenix Suns, who traded
brothers Goran and Zoran
Dragic, as well as dishing out
young guard Isaiah Thomas
and center Miles Plumlee. Its
clear theyre looking toward
the future with those deals,
but the Thunder are the
exact opposite. They want to

teams in his nine years in


the NBA. The Thunder
also landed a big presence
down low in Enes Kanter,
who can rebound and play
defense. Kanter averaged
7.5 rebounds per game last
season and 13 rebounds per
game this season for the
Utah Jazz.
The Thunder acquired
these two savvy veterans

and got rid of some players


demanding to leave the
team. Guard Reggie Jackson
has wanted out of Oklahoma
City for a while, and the
Thunder was able to ship
him out as he wanted.
Baggage and negativity
out, positivity in. Kendrick
Perkins buyout made room
for a transition from an
older Perkins to a younger
and improving Kanter. The
Thunder could prove to be
a force down the road in a
tough Western Conference
that has recently seen
Golden State dominate and
lead the pack. The Thunder
could remain a topic of
discussion. They finally have
a healthy Durant back, after
missing the better part of the
first half of the season. With
his assist buddy Westbrook
alongside him, they will be
a tough combination to deal
with.
The Oklahoma City
Thunder won this NBA trade
deadline. They acquired a
high-percentage shooter
in Novak and a big man
rebounder in Kanter. They
have stocked up for the
playoffs and should make
a run for the No. 1 seeds
money this June.
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Ellis lifts Kansas over TCU with electrifying perfomance


BEN FELDERSTEIN
@Ben_Felderstein

With 6:47 left to play in


the game, sophomore guard
Frank Mason III found junior forward Perry Ellis
cutting to the rim for a massive one-handed alley-oop
jam that drew an and-one.
Ellis converted the free throw,
giving Kansas a 14-point
lead. On the next play, Ellis
poked the ball free on defense
and threw down another
one-handed slam.
Perry!
Perry!
Perry!
shouted the Allen Fieldhouse
crowd on Kansas next offensive possession. This was a
much-needed moment for Ellis after five days of thinking
about what could have been
against West Virginia. Days
removed from being called
soft and not clutch, Ellis
had 16,300 people gasping every time he touched the ball.
I didnt want to let the last
game affect me or my teammates, Ellis said. I wanted
to come out here, play strong
and give it my all.
Ellis led Kansas to an 81-72
victory against TCU on Saturday afternoon, posting 23
points on 9-of-10 shooting
from the field. Ellis pulled
down seven boards and recorded two assists as well.
It was important for him
to come out and have a big
game, coach Bill Self said. I
thought he played very well.
Ellis has had an incredibly
up-and-down career at Kansas. A single game after cementing himself in Kansas
record books, recording his
1,000th career point in a Jayhawk uniform, Ellis missed
an open layup to win the
game against West Virginia.
Just as Ellis seems to be winning over the hearts of fans
and showing what his worth
can be to this team, a strong
bounce off an unfriendly rim
can change everything.
Ellis came into his freshman year with a lot of expectations, but struggled to find
his way early in his career,
as many freshmen do. Ellis
really caught fire during the
Big 12 and NCAA tournaments of his freshman year.
His late-season success rose
expectations even more heading into his sophomore season. A quiet demeanor had
fans doubting Ellis leadership
skills.

My teammates, family and


coach are always picking me
up, Ellis said. I have a strong
support system.
Kansas fans expect Ellis
junior season to be the year
he takes over and cements
himself as the veteran leader
of this team. Ellis has had an
impressive season, averaging 13.3 points per game on
47 percent shooting, but his
play has left something to be
desired.
The second half proved to
be a stage for Ellis to continue to put on a show. Ellis put
up 15 points in the half and
didnt miss an attempt from
the field. With 3:16 to go, Ellis
scored his final points of the
night off an easy lay-up in the
lane.

My teammates, family and


coach are always picking me
up. I have a strong support
system.
PERRY ELLIS
Junior forward

Hes really good, TCU


coach Trent Johnson said.
We tried to do as good of a
job as we could against him,
but hes going to play for
money some day.
Ellis showed exactly what
all the hype over the past
three years has been about
during his most impressive
outing of the season. The junior from Wichita was automatic in the second half Saturday, converting on his first
six attempts from the field.
With two minutes to play,
Ellis dove after a loose ball
and went flying into a center-court media table. Ellis
was unable to save the ball
for Kansas, but showed the
confidence and energy he was
bringing to the floor.
Ellis has had the ability to
put the past behind him all
season. After a performance
like this, it would do Ellis
good to keep his momentum
going and finish the season
running.
He was very efficient, Self
said. I think this was the
most easy shots hes gotten all
season.
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he
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Boyd came off the bench in


the first half with nine points
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scored 20 points, but Kansas remaining in the opening half.
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and has lost the past seven 5-0 run of their own.
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buckets in the first half with remaining, putting her back
neither team getting a lead on the bench. Cheadle picked
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JEFFREY KAPLAN
@jkap22

AT A GLANCE
After losing to West Virginia last week
and defeating TCU on Saturday, the
Jayhawks are locked in on keeping
their lead in the Big 12 as they head to
Manhattan. The Sunflower Showdown
has been nothing but bragging rights
for Kansas for the most part the past
few years. Heading into Manhattan,
the Jayhawks sit alone on top of the
Big 12 standings, and they hope to
keep it that way.

BASKETBALL GAMEDAY
KANSAS VS. KANSAS STATE
FEB. 23, 8 P.M., MANHATTAN, KAN.

KANSAS

No. 8
(22-5, 11-3)

PROJECTED STARTERS

Wayne Selden Jr., sophomore, guard


Having a bit of an up-and-down past few games, the Jayhawks
look to Selden for crucial jump shots. Averaging 12 points in his
Sunflower Showdown career, Selden has proven himself to be
a serious scorer in the matchup. Watch for Selden to continue
hitting threes to rev up the Jayhawks.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Devonte Graham,
freshman, guard
Graham had a game to remember
Saturday against TCU with 20 points
on 7-of-7 shooting. His spark off the
bench was the difference maker in
the win against TCU. Look for Graham
to dish out assists or step up to put
points on the scoreboard.

QUESTION MARK

Will we see much play from big man


Landen Lucas?

Lucas is clearly Kansas backup big


man. He usually enters the game
due to foul trouble from Cliff Alexander but produces needed rebounds
and putback points. His ability to get
fouled in the paint and produce points
at the line makes him a strong asset
that the Jayhawks can depend on
more often as the season continues
to intensify.

Frank Mason III, sophomore, guard


Leading the team with 4.4 assists per game, Masons distribution will
be the key for him to orchestrate the Jayhawk offense. A mixture of
steady assists along with double-digit scoring numbers make Mason
the biggest threat to K-State. Look for consistency in taking care of
the ball and setting up key plays to keep the Jayhawks going.

Kelly Oubre Jr., freshman, guard


Oubre has the best all-around game of any Jayhawk at this
point. His steals, transition shots and rebounds all count for a
much needed spark at any point in the game. He brings stifling
defense and energy to the floor every game. You can count on
Oubre to show us everything hes got every play.

`
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KANSAS STATE
(13-15, 6-9)

PROJECTED STARTERS

Tre Harris, freshman, guard


For most of the season, minutes came sparingly for the
6-foot-5 freshman. Three minutes here. Four minutes there.
Harris spent most of his time on the bench. But lately, his
minutes have taken a significant spike in the right direction
and he has shown flashes. He scored 14 points in the loss to
TCU on 6-of-8 shooting (2-of-3 behind the line) and 12 against
Texas. Harris did not play against the Jayhawks in Lawrence
earlier this year.

Jevon Thomas, sophomore, guard


Hailing from Queens, N.Y., 6-foot-1 Thomas has fallen into
favor with Bruce Weber lately. His minutes are up in the 30s
over the past two games, and he may have had one of his
best performances Saturday, scoring six points on 3-of-4
shooting, two steals and two assists with three rebounds.
Thomas scored just two points in the game in Lawrence.

Wesley Iwundu, sophomore, forward


The 6-foot-7 sophomore saw his minutes increase in sophomore Marcus Fosters absence. Unfortunately, he wasnt
able to take advantage. Iwundu averages just 5.5 points
per game and has an assist-to-turnover ratio of one. In the
loss to Baylor on Saturday, Iwundu scored just one point
while turning the ball over four times and racking up four
fouls. In 29 minutes against Kansas, Iwundu scored just
four points.

Thomas Gipson, senior, forward


The Kansas State teams Gipson has been a part of
(2011-present) have played the Jayhawks tight: a six-point
loss in 2012, a four-point loss in 2013 and a three-point
win last year. Gipson averages 11 points per game and 4.8
rebounds this season and usually saves his best for the
Sunflower Showdown. Last time out against the Jayhawks,
Gipson dropped 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting in 30 minutes.
He also led the Wildcats that afternoon with seven rebounds.

75-46
1
2

Cliff Alexander, freshman, forward


It is no secret that foul trouble comes easy to Alexander and
haunts him. Staying out of foul trouble early on will be of utter
importance for Alexander to contribute as he would like to in this
game. As the signature big man, his struggle to stay on the floor
has cost the Jayhawks to lose the battle down low recently.

Kansas has the second highest RPI in


the country.

BIG JAY WILL CHEER IF


Perry Ellis has the strongest showing.
A leader of this team, Ellis is going into
his sixth Sunflower Showdown matchup with the leadership and experience,
knowing just how intense this rivalry
can be. If Ellis can continue to lead
the team in scoring and get a solid
number of rebounds, the Jayhawks
should be able to have a solid game.

DAN HARMSEN
@udk_dan

AT A GLANCE
The narrative of the Kansas State
2014-15 basketball season can
be cut up into three digestible
chunks. First, the non-conference,
where the Wildcats struggled to a
7-6 record. Second, the first seven
games of conference play, where
Kansas State went 5-2, defeating teams it should with an early
share of first place. And third, a
current stretch of seven losses in
eight games. From February until
the end of the season, six of the
Wildcats nine remaining games
come against top-25 teams.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Marcus Foster, sophomore,


guard
Foster is one of the most exciting
players to watch in the Big 12 conference. He ranks seventh in the Big 12
in points per game (13.4) and eighth
in three-point percentage (37.5 percent) in the Big 12. Foster served a
three-game suspension following a
violation of team rules in mid-February, and the Wildcats lost all three
games (including to bottom-feeder
Texas Tech). The sophomore will play
Monday night, but may not start. In
his last matchup with Kansas, Foster
scored 19 points on 7-of-18 shooting.

QUESTION MARK

Does Kansas State have any fight


left?

Kansas State coach Bruce Weber


has run through multiple starting
lineups this season. Guard Marcus
Foster served a mid-season suspension for a violation of team rules. The
Wildcats have lost seven of their past
eight. KSUs struggles were illuminated most obviously Saturday, when
former Wildcat guard Jacob Pullen
voiced his disapproval over Twitter.
Saturday, Pullen wrote: I support
kstate for life no matter what but Im
not a Bruce Weber fan Bruce Weber
didnt think I was good enough to play
at Illinois and I dont think he is good
enough to coach at Kansas State.

BY THE NUMBERS

304

Kansas State ranks 304th in the nation


in rebounds per game and last in the
Big 12.

Kansas leads the all-time series in


Manhattan.

Heading into Monday, the Jayhawks


hold a one-game lead on Iowa State for
first place in the Big 12 conference.

K-STATE
TIPOFF

Perry Ellis, junior, forward


Coming off a double double in the last Sunflower Showdown,
Ellis looks for a strong showing once again. Leading the team in
scoring, Ellis is hands down the one post the Jayhawks look to get
them going. It will come down to rebounding for Ellis to be the
difference maker against K-State.

BY THE NUMBERS

PAGE 9

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Nino Willams, sophomore, center


Williams has battled through injuries this season, but his
production is at an all-time high. The senior averages 11.4
points per game, up from 6.2 last season. Williams also
rebounds well for his size, checking in at 6 feet 5 inches
and averaging 5.2 boards per game. Against Kansas,
though, Williams was slowed by a nagging knee and held to
four points and two rebounds.

Prediction:
Kansas 85 KSU 72

29

Kansas State leads the Big 12, allowing only 29 rebounds per game.

Wins against top-25 opponents this


season.

BABY JAY WILL CRY IF


Kansas doesnt start the game
strong. Keeping the crowd out of the
game early and reminding Kansas
State who owns the rivalry and the
league will make things much easier for coach Bill Self and his team.
The longer K-State is in the game,
though, the more itll start to believe
and the more the fans will get into it.
Furthermore, and possibly most importantly, the referees may be invited to make influential calls. Kansas
should get up early.

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THE MORNING BREW

QUOTE OF THE DAY

It was good to have him get


rewarded like that. Its pretty
special.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Chris Huey gets once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Jamari Traylor

FACT OF THE DAY

Chris Huey averaged 7.6 points per


game for Bishop Ward High School.
MaxPreps

TRIVIA OF THE DAY


Q: Who gave Chris Huey the
nickname Scarecrow?

A: Assistant coach Kurtis


Townsend.
USA Today

f youre not a diehard Kansas


basketball fan, you were probably confused when a new player
wearing the number 23 was warming
up. Chris Huey, a manager and member of the scout team, got the chance
to suit up Saturday. Huey, Scarecrow to his teammates and coaches,
entered the game in the Jayhawks
81-72 win against TCU.
TCU hung around all game, making
it difficult for coach Bill Self to put
Huey in. However, Kansas was able
to build an 11-point lead, which was
enough for Self to send Huey into
the game with 35 seconds remaining, prompting a standing ovation
from the Allen Fieldhouse crowd. He
wasnt able to score, but he dove for a
loose ball and had a good look at the
basket.
Huey, a 6-foot-7 senior from Kansas
City, Kan., certainly paid his dues before suiting up for the Jayhawks. He

Evan Riggs

@EvanRiggs15
works as a student manager for the
basketball program, is a member of
the scout team and works as an intern
in the basketball office.
According to the Kansas City Star,
Self said Huey joined the scout team
because the Jayhawks have just four
walk-ons, none taller than 6 feet 4
inches. Self said he would prefer his
scholarship bigs focus on Kansas
plays, not scout team duties.

The plan for Huey to play


was in place a few weeks ago,
according to Rustin Dodd,
who tweeted the following:
The KU coaches kept the
secret from Chris Huey by
telling him he needed to get
NCAA eligible to work as
an intern in the basketball
office. The KU coaches also told Huey
he needed a physical to be on the
scout team. Huey found out he was
suiting up when Self presented him
with a jersey after the teams practice.
Like most college basketball
managers, Huey has a basketball
background. He played high school
basketball for the varsity team. Huey
told the Kansas City Star he suffered
a collapsed lung three times, which
ended his basketball career after his
freshman year of college while playing for Saint Mary in Leavenworth.
Now, four years removed from

basketball, Huey was


given an opportunity
most of Jayhawk nation
would kill for. And it
was as good as advertised.
It was honestly the best
thing thats ever happened
to me, Huey told the Topeka
Capital-Journal.
However, the opportunity Huey
earned as a member of the scout
team would be his one and only,
according to Self.
I decided since he was a senior it
would be a pretty cool deal, Self told
the Lawrence Journal-World. This
is his one shot. I let the players know
yesterday (Friday) what was going on.
They were excited for him. I know
it meant a lot to him growing up in
K.C. and meant a lot to his family.
Edited by Kayla Schartz

Softball drops first loss in Aquafina Invitational


DEREK SKILLETT

offense, the Jayhawks scored


10 runs on Illinois State to get
a comfortable blowout win to
end the Aquafina Invitational
on Sunday.

@derek_skillett

The Jayhawks experienced


a loss for the first time this
season in the Aquafina
Invitational last weekend,
when they fell to defending
national champion No. 1
Florida by a score of 7-1
Saturday. Kansas did rebound
that day to defeat Mercer and
then Illinois State on Sunday
to achieve a very impressive
14-1 record on the season.

I cant say enough


about Lily (Behrmann)s
performance... I thought
she looked phenomenal
today.
MEGAN SMITH
Softball coach

JAYHAWKS SWEEP ILLINOIS


STATE
While Florida proved to
be too much for Kansas on
Saturday, Illinois State fell
to Kansas once Friday, 4-2,
and again Sunday, 10-2.
After a rough Saturday
when the Jayhawks could
manufacture
very
little

The Jayhawks managed to


record an impressive 14 hits
in their one game Sunday.
Thats a sharp contrast to
Saturdays games, where the
Jayhawks managed to record
only 10 total hits between the
two games against Florida

and Mercer.
The top of Kansas batting
order, which includes junior
Briana Evans and sophomore
Lily Behrmann, set the table
for many of the Jayhawks
runs. Evans and Behrmann
combined to record seven of
Kansas 14 hits.
If the top of the order is
on, like they were today, were
going to score a lot of runs,
said coach Megan Smith. I
cant say enough about Lilys
performance. She did a great
job hitting it hard, laying
down a bunt, mixing things
up. I thought she looked
phenomenal today.
Behrmann led the Jayhawks
with four hits. Evans led the
team in scoring with three
runs and junior Chaley
Brickey led the team with
four RBIs against Illinois
State on Sunday.

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She
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four batters and only allowing
three hits while earning her
eighth win of the year.
Our energy was lacking
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BASKETBALL

REWIND
HALF SUMMARIES
1ST HALF
In the first half, Kansas was absolutely on fire, shooting better than 54 percent
from the field, 44 percent from three and 80 percent from the free-throw line.
TCU shot worse than 45 percent from the field and 35 percent from three. One
might expect the Jayhawks to have a fairly sizeable lead going into the break
with those numbers, but the team only held a six-point advantage, due largely
to two things: fouls and turnovers. TCU posted 14 combined fouls and turnovers in the first half, whereas Kansas had a combined 19.
2ND HALF
With freshman forward Cliff Alexander on the bench for much of the second
half, the Jayhawks were again dominated on the boards. Kansas allowed eight
second-half offensive rebounds to a TCU squad that averaged 8.3 offensive
rebounds per game in its past three contests. For this reason, the score never
really got out of hand, but by the end, it was clear Kansas was the superior
team. Junior forward Perry Ellis was especially good in the second half, scoring
15 of his game-high 23 points while making all six of his field-goal attempts.

GAME TO REMEMBER
Perry Ellis was spectacular against TCU. The junior scored
23 points while shooting 90 percent from the field, with two
of those points coming on a ridiculous SportsCenter Top 10
slam dunk. Student manager Chris Huey also had a game to
remember, playing in his first game with the Jayhawks. Huey
checked into the game with 35 seconds to go, and while he
did not score, he did find his way onto the box score, which is
an accomplishment in its own right.

Perry Ellis

BEN LIPOWITZ/KANSAN
Freshman guard Devonte Graham converts a three in the win against TCU on Saturday. Graham made all seven of his
field-goal attempts and both of his three-pointers for a total of 20 points.

GAME TO FORGET
Neither Landen Lucas nor Kelly Oubre Jr.
were able to do much of anything against
the Horned Frogs; neither scored on combined 0-of-6 shooting in 28 minutes. In
the Jayhawks past two contests, the duo
averaged 21.5 points and 11.5 rebounds
per game, so it was surprising to see such a
dramatic dip in production.

Landen Lucas

Kelly Oubre Jr.

UNSUNG HERO

Devonte Graham

Following a brutal four-game stretch that had seen Graham


miss all seven of his field-goal attempts, it was time for the
freshman to bounce back. Graham finished second on the
team in scoring with 20 points, making all seven of his fieldgoal attempts, inlcluding both of his three-point attempts.
Graham also added three assists in his 27 minutes of game
time.

KANSAS

BEN LIPOWITZ/KANSAN
Freshman forward Cliff Alexander dunks the ball over a TCU defender Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse. Alexander only
played 11 minutes in the game and was 1-of-4 from the field for two points.

81-72
KEY STATS

(22-5, 11-3)
POINTS: ELLIS, 23
REBOUNDS: ELLIS, 7
ASSISTS: MASON, 5
STEALS: ELLIS, OUBRE, 2
BLOCKS: ALEXANDER, SELDEN,
TRAYLOR, OUBRE, 1

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sports

COMMENTARY

Graham provides
spark off the bench

Blair Sheade

@realblairsheady

hen the Kansas


basketball
starters only
account for 19 points in
the first half, there needs to
be someone on the bench
that can give the Jayhawks a
spark.
The surprise of the game
was the bench responding
well to the struggling starters,
scoring 37 points 31 more
points than the bench scored
against West Virginia.
In the past, Kansas coach
Bill Self said he would rely
on junior Jamari Traylor for
an uplift in energy. But in the
Kansas win of 81-72 against
TCU, freshman Devonte
Graham provided the wellneeded spark off the bench.
Before Graham checked in
with 15 minutes left in the
first half, the Jayhawks were
down 8-4 to the Horned
Frogs. Graham scored 11
points and gave Kansas an
early 35-29 lead going into
halftime.
We had some starters that
really didnt produce, Self
said. We needed our bench
to be good, but we [couldnt
have won] the game without
[Graham].
Graham was the key. He
scored a career-high 20
points off the bench, and
went perfect from the field
(7-0) and from three (2-0).
Graham said the 100 percent
shooting percentage was luck.
There are definitely some
things that I still need to fix; I
havent been shooting the ball
well, Graham said. I am just
glad that I made shots and
was able to help the team.
Since the TCU game in
Fort Worth, Texas, six games
ago, Graham had a combined
total of eight points. He
surpassed that total in the
first half against TCU in
Allen Fieldhouse.
It was all about the mindset
for me, Graham said. I just
tried to get in the paint and
make plays for my teammates.
I was more aggressive than I
have been.
And thats exactly what
Graham did. He played with
higher intensity and listened
to Self to take the ball to the
rim. Along with shooting
perfect from behind the arc
and in the field, Graham
didnt miss a contested layup
in the paint. TCU coach Trent
Johnson said he knew Graham
would get to the rim and play
well.
The last time I checked, you
dont come to Kansas unless
you can play, Johnson said.
Self said he needed
Graham to play more to help
sophomore Frank Mason III
out, because Mason plays
so many minutes. Mason is
third in the Big 12, averaging
33 minutes per game. Mason
played 32 minutes against
TCU, even though Graham
had a productive game.
The Jayhawks will need
Graham to stay consistent
through the remainder of the
season in order for Kansas to
stay under control. Self cant
push Mason to play over 33
minutes anymore without
getting fatigued.
Edited by Mitch Raznick

BASKETBALL

Womens team drops fifth straight game to Oklahoma State | PAGE 8

Kansas prepares for Sunflower Showdown


BEN FELDERSTEIN
@Ben_Felderstein

After
completing
its
season sweep of TCU
Saturday, Kansas will travel
to Manhattan to take on
Kansas State for the second
time this season.
The Jayhawks defeated
the Wildcats 68-57 in their
previous matchup. The
Jayhawks will enter the game
with a 22-5 record overall
and an 11-3 conference
record, good for the top spot
in the Big 12. The Wildcats
are 13-15 on the season with
a 6-9 showing in the Big 12.
Kansas State has lost
seven of its past eight
games, with its only win
coming in a Valentines
Day victory against thenNo. 17 Oklahoma. Marcus
Foster leads the Wildcats in
scoring with 13.4 points per
contest.
Foster is having a solid
season for K-State after
returning for one more
season
in
Manhattan.
Foster shoots 40.4 percent
from the field and records
2.3 rebounds per game.
Nino Williams leads Kansas
State with 5.2 rebounds per
game.
Foster led the way against
Kansas in the matchup in
Lawrence, with 19 points on
7-of-18 shooting. Thomas
Gipson had 19 points of his
own on 7-of-13 shooting
and added seven rebounds.
Junior Perry Ellis had a
team-high 16 points on
7-of-9 shooting against
the Wildcats along with 12
rebounds and three assists.
Sophomore Wayne Selden
Jr. had 14 of his own points
and a career-high four
blocks.
Kansas is still pushing

BEN LIPOWITZ/KANSAN
Sophomore guard Wayne Selden Jr. drives past TCU defender Brandon Parrish on Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse. Up next, Kansas visits Kansas State on the road.

toward its 11th straight


Big 12 title and should
fair well against struggling
Kansas State. K-State has
been eliminated from Big
12 title contention with
nine conference losses this
season.
Kansas lost the last time

it traveled to Manhattan
in a grueling three-point
overtime loss. Ellis led
Kansas with 19 points in
that effort. Former Jayhawk
Andrew Wiggins scored 16
points, but fouled out, as
did Ellis.
Foster recorded 20 points

on 5-of-10 shooting from


the field. He knocked down
four threes and was 6-of-7
from the free-throw line.
Kansas has struggled in
Bramlage Coliseum as it is
a hostile environment for
visiting teams.
Kansas will host Texas

this Saturday when College


GameDay
comes
to
Lawrence. The Jayhawks
defeated the Longhorns
the last time the two faced
off during GameDay at the
Fieldhouse.

Edited by Kayla Schartz

Beavers defeat Jayhawks into two-game skid


JOEY ANGUIANO
@joey_anguiano

Despite
starting
the
game quick to action in
the first inning, the Kansas
Jayhawks (2-4) were unable
to overcome a first-inning
deficit that the Oregon
State Beavers (5-3) just kept
adding to. Oregon State won
the game 15-5 Sunday.
Right away in the first, the
Jayhawks came out looking
to play. Sophomore Joven
Afenir singled to get the first

hit of the game. After junior


Colby Wright was walked,
sophomore Michael Tinsley
stepped into the batters box.
Tinsley hit an RBI double,
scoring Afenir, followed by
senior Dakota Smith hitting
in Wright to put Kansas up
2-0. Everything seemed to
be going well, until Oregon
State came up to bat.
Coach Ritch Price stressed
this weekend that one of
the key things the Jayhawks
need to be successful is an
effective starting pitcher,

who is able to stay in the


game for six to seven
innings. But Sunday, the
first inning saw seven
Beavers cross home plate,
inspiring a first-inning
pitching change for the
Jayhawks.
In the second inning,
Afenir hit an RBI single,
showing that the Jayhawks
were not just going to lay
down and accept defeat after
a treacherous first inning.
On the defensive side of
the second, freshman Blake

Weiman and the Jayhawks


were able to make it through
the second inning without
allowing the Beavers to add
onto their lead of 3-7 over
Kansas.
The third inning saw a
missed opportunity after
senior Connor McKay hit a
two-out triple, but he was
left stranded on third.
Oregon State proceeded
to take advantage of every
opportunity. The Beavers
brought home two runs
in the third: One came via

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Senior pitcher Drew Morovick delivers a strikeout in the Kansas home opener last season. Kansas lost to Oregon State 15-5 on Saturday.

sacrifice fly, while the other


was scored after a ball was
overthrown to third base.
The fourth inning saw yet
another pitching change for
Kansas, and not much else;
but the fifth inning was the
microcosm of the game.
Things started looking
up again for Kansas after
Tinsley crushed a solo shot
deep over the centerfield
fence, but that was all the
Jayhawks could muster.
Oregon State showed up
again, starting with a single
run. Then, the Beavers
loaded up the bases, and
freshman
KJ
Harrison
stepped up to the plate.
Harrison hit his fourth
career home run a grand
slam that catapulted the
Beavers lead to 10.
Kansas added two more
runs in the eighth and ninth
innings, but it was too little
too late. The eighth inning
also saw a run added to the
board by Oregon State.
The Jayhawks came away
from the long weekend in
Arizona with two wins,
added confidence in their
ability to come back late in
games and knowledge that
if the pitching staff can start
strong, the offense can win
more games. The Jayhawks
will be back in action again
Thursday at the Snowbird
Classic in Port Charlotte,
Fla. The first matchup will
be at 1 p.m. against Chicago
State University (0-4).

Edited by Mitch Raznick

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