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With Student Senate elections taking place Wednesday and Thursday, students will have the opportunity to vote for presidential and vice-presidential candidates as well as various positions in Student Senate. To vote, students can go to the ku.edu homepage, where a link to voting will be provided. Students will click the link and sign in using their student ID number and password. Based on the student ID number, a ballot will appear that students are eligible for. Ballots depend on students year in school and major and whether they live on campus or not. Voting will begin Wednesday morning at 6 a.m. and will conclude at 10 p.m. On Thursday, voting will start at 6 a.m. and will end at 4 p.m. According to Keith Adams, Student Senate Election Commission Chairman, there will be laptops set up on campus on Wescoe Beach as well as at Mrs. Es. Students can vote at Wescoe between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. The voting booth at Mrs. Es will be set up from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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Athletic success unlikely to boost enrollment
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[email protected] Mens basketball coach Bill Self often says the University has the best fans in the country. Being a fan is almost a requirement for KU students, and a common campus rumor is that enrollment substantially increased after the 2008 National Championship. But that may not be the case. According to University officials, the basketball teams success during the NCAA tournament has little effect on enrollment for the next year. Matt Melvin, associate vice provost for student success, said students have to apply by November, so the tournament occurs too deep in the enrollment cycle to affect it. Melvin said a championship could, however, boost enrollment in later years. It could convince those who were already admitted to go ahead and enroll, he said. The enrollment data shows a short-term increase in enrollment following the 2008 Championship. But University officials say that may be a coincidence. According to the Office of Institutional Research and Planning, about 400 more freshmen enrolled in Fall 2008 than the previous fall semester. However, the fall of 2009 saw about 500 fewer freshmen enroll. Melvin said any increase in enrollment is most likely due to scholarship opportunities. Vanessa Lamoreaux, associate director of communications for the Kansas Board of Regents, said enrollment does play a role in setting tuition. But she said that role isnt significant enough to cause the board to speculate about what enrollment will look like in the fall. She said the regents largely base tuition on what each of the six state universities suggest they need. Jill Jess, spokeswoman for the University, said campus visit days generally fill up early, so the tournament causes little increase in tour traffic. It helps us get out in the national eye, which is good for the school, Jess said. Melvin said that because the team is usually expected to do well, it draws little extra attention. A mid-major like Butler could argue they potentially see a big increase, Melvin said. Melvin said that if any sport affected enrollment it would most likely be football, because the season overlaps with the enrollment cycle. Edited by Ian Cummings

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on Thursday. In case of Internet malfunctions, paper copies will be available for students at the Kansas Union. Results of the election will be announced Thursday between 5 and 5:30 p.m. Viraj Amin

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large spending gap between student coalition campaigns

rebekka sChliChting
[email protected] With election season in full swing on campus, expense reports have found that there are different costs associated with each coalitions campaigning method. KUnited has enlisted the help of the Lawrence community, spending $6,176.85 on its campaign; Senatus Populusque Ramenus, which has spent $15, opted to campaign primarily on campus. Student Senate coalitions Senatus Populusque Ramenus, or SPQR, and KUnited released their expense reports Monday night to the elections commission, whose responsibility is to ensure fair elections and campaigns. It requires candidates to turn in pre-expense and finalexpense reports to monitor how the candidates are spending money. We werent looking to fundraise or go out to businesses to try and gain their support and money, said Brian Sultana, SPQRs campaign manager. We arent interested in buying votes or elections. We want to expose the idea of buying votes and elections and stay away from it as much as possible. To attract supporters, SPQR purchased chalk and organized performances on Wescoe Beach, such as poetry readings and rap performances. Its intent is to draw people in rather than pulling them aside to get their votes. Part of KUniteds advertising campaign included a competition to attract an apartment complex sponsorship, which The Grove won. The winner was chosen based on the facilities and services it had to offer students. After winning the contest, The Grove bought $2,500 worth of KUnited shirts, which was the coalitions largest donation, boxed them up and distributed them to students. Some students look at that dollar amount and think that we are buying votes or buying our positions, said KUnited vice presidential candidate Brandon Woodard. We watch our expenses and make sure

See an online graph of how the coalitions spent their money.

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they are as low as possible. You cannot buy votes. KUnited also partnered with Lawrence businesses to engage students in the election. One of the largest purchases was the buttons, which cost $779. Students can wear them and receive discounts at restaurants around town, including Bird Dog at the Oread, Jayhawk Cafe, Mirth Cafe and Fuzzys Taco Shop. KUnited, which has won 17 of the last 18 elections, started its campaign during the fall semester. Members visited Greek houses, campus organizations and scholarship halls to recruit members and receive feedback from students. But despite the recruitment, student involvement is lacking. I wish there were more candidates involved in the process this year, said Keith Adams, chairman of the elections commission. The more people involved in the election process, the more say the students have and the better the elections are. Election booths will be on Wescoe Beach Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be a booth at Mrs. Es from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. A student ID is required to vote. To vote online, look for the Student Senate elections link on ku.edu. Results will be announced after 5 p.m. Thursday. Edited by Taylor Lewis

Index

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Cryptoquips 4 opinion 5

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KUnited and SPQR prepare for elections

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[email protected] In preparation for Wednesday and Thursdays election, students gathered in the Student Senate chambers in Alderson Auditorium for a question and answer session between KUniteds presidential and vice-presidential candidates Hannah Bolton and Brandon Woodard, respectively, and the vicepresidential candidate for Senatus Populusque Ramenus, or SPQR. Claire Kerwin. SPQRs presidential candidate Gus Bova was absent from the meeting. SPQR members entered the room wearing togas as a nod to the Romans and their coalition name. Elections Commission Chair Keith Adams presided over the event, making sure that questions were unbiased and that both coalitions were able to present their viewpoints. Really, my hope was to make sure the student body had the opportunity to hear what the candidates were discussing and raise awareness, Adams said. Its very important to have free, fair elections and a student voice. We want to make sure that process is respected and foster an environment for discussion Students at the session asked questions about how the candidates would address the perceived gap between the administration and students, pique student interest in Senate and accomplish the coalitions goals. Angela Sutton, a junior from Marysville, expressed concerns about rude words in chalking and the excessive amount of campaigning during election season. I feel like I know them more, Sutton said. I had lost my want to vote because of the chalking, but I plan to vote again after going to tyler bierwirth/kansan the meeting. I was glad that as Brian Sultana, SpQRs campaign manager, and Claire Kerwin, SpQRs vice presidenrepresentatives, they apologized. I tial candidate, explain why they are wearing togas during Tuesday afternoons wasnt expecting that. It shows that Student Senate Q&A session in Alderson Auditorium at the Kansas Union. they have concern for it. Both coalitions discussed how have newsletters, press releases and more experience with the Senate to increase transparency and stu- were looking to have more contact and more administrative ties. SPQR dent involvement. KUnited can- with students, whether that means thinks that by bringing in new didates stressed that students are us going to Wescoe Beach or stu- blood, they could reach out to able to vote for pending proposals dents coming here. more students and change some of by attending commission meetings SPQR advocated the same hands- Senates processes, but its main goal even if they arent in the Senate. on approach that it promoted when is not necessarily a victory; its to KUnited vice-presidential candi- it decided to run for Senate. provide provocative discussions. date Brandon Woodard proposed We want to just be up front, said I dont expect to win, said SPQR several different ways of reaching SPQR Campaign Manager Brian vice-presidential candidate Claire out to students. Sultana. Just be very clear about Kerwin. I think it would be really One of the main focuses of my what youre doing. I dont think you amusing if we did. job this year is reaching out to need a whole ton of bureaucracy to the student body and giving them do that. Edited by Taylor Lewis more information about the stuKUnited candidates said that dent body, said Woodard. We they have an advantage because of

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Chancellor Gray-Little was inaugurated two years ago today as KUs 17th chancellor. Our youngest chancellor was Franklin Murphy (age 35) and our longest-tenured chancellor was Ernest Lindley (1920-1939).

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Thursday, April 12
what: Prospective Student Information Session wheRe: Edwards Campus, Overland Park wheN: 6:30 p.m. aBoUt: Looking to take classes at the Edwards Campus? Learn what student services and programs are available. what: Concert: KU Saxophone Quartets wheRe: Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall wheN: 7:30 p.m. aBoUt: The KU School of Music presents various saxophone performers. what: Campus Movie: Man on a Ledge wheRe: Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union wheN: 8 p.m. aBoUt: SUA presents a crime thriller featuring Sam Worthington of Avatar fame; tickets cost $2 for students.

Friday, April 13
what: Tunes at Noon wheRe: Outside Plaza, Kansas Union wheN: Noon aBoUt: SUA hosts local band Genuine Imitation for an hour-long, free outdoor concert; the event may be cancelled because of weather. what: Relay for Life wheRe: Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center wheN: 7 p.m. aBoUt: Fight cancer with a night of walking, activities and games; checkin starts at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. what: Genius of Women wheRe: Gridiron Ballroom, Burge Union wheN: 7:30 p.m. aBoUt: Enoy a variety show featuring singing, poetry, dance, drama and more.

Saturday, April 14
what: 12th Annual Race Ipsa wheRe: Green Hall wheN: 9 a.m. aBoUt: A 5k run/walk sponsored by the KU School of Law; registration starts at 8 a.m. and all proceeds go to Douglas County Legal Aid. what: Peace Corps Coffee Chat wheRe: Henrys Coffee Shop, 11 E. Eight St. wheN: 2 p.m. aBoUt: Looking to join the Peace Corps? Join Peace Corps recruiters and alumni to learn about the application process and programs. what: 24th Annual Powwow wheRe: Robinson Center wheN: 5 p.m. aBoUt: Come learn more about Native American culture with free activities.

what: Wellness Fair wheRe: Stauffer-Flint Lawn wheN: 11 a.m. aBoUt: Student Health Services tells students how best to stay healthy this spring. what: Spring Into Action wheRe: Spencer Museum of Art wheN: 5:30 p.m. aBoUt: The Spencer presents its annual spring opening reception. what: Lecture: Citizen Journalism and Arab Spring wheRe: Dole Institute of Politics wheN: 7:30 p.m. aBoUt: NPR journalist Andy Carvin will speak to students about how social media affected the Arab Spring movements over the past year.

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POLICE REPORTS
Information based on the Douglas county Sheriffs office booking recap

block of Iowa Street on suspicion of theft and failing to appear in municipal court. Bond was set at $310. He was released.

services less than $1,000 by deception and counterfeiting less than $1,000. Bond was set at $1,250. She was released.

An 18-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Tuesday at 2:05 a.m. on the 400 block of Jon Doy Court on suspicion of falsely reporting a crime, theft of property or services greater than $1,000 and obstructing the legal process. Bond was set at $3,250.
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A 40-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Monday at 3:30 p.m. on suspicion of failing to comply with district court, two separate failures to appear in district court and two separate failures to appear in municipal court. Bond was set at $1,863. He was released. A 39-year-old Topeka woman was arrested Monday at 12:19 p.m. at mile-marker 194 of interstate I-70 on suspicion of theft of property of goods or

A 55-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Monday at 10:53 a.m. on the 2500 block of Oxford Road on suspicion of forgery, identity fraud and two separate failures to appear in municipal court. Bond was set at $10,391.
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Surrounded by members of his family, Republican presidential candidate and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum announces he is suspending his candidacy effective April 10. Santorum made the announcement in Pennsylvania.

A 33-year-old Richmond man was arrested Monday at 5:13 p.m. on the 3000

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Santorum announces campaign suspension

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GETTYSBURG, Pa. Bowing to the inevitable, Rick Santorum quit the presidential campaign Tuesday, clearing the way for Mitt Romney to claim the Republican nomination. Santorum, appearing with his wife and children in his home state of Pennsylvania, told supporters the race for him was over, but the fight to defeat President Barack Obama would go on. He pointedly made no mention or endorsement of Romney, whom Santorum had derided as an unworthy standard-bearer for the GOP. The former Pennsylvania senator stressed that hed taken his campaign farther than anyone expected. We will continue to go out and fight and defeat President Barack Obama, Santorum said. Santorum spoke with Romney before the announcement, a Republican source close to the campaign said. The delegate totals told the tale of Santorums demise. Romney has more than twice as many delegates as Santorum and is on pace to reach the 1,144 needed to clinch the nomination by early June. Still in the race, but not considered a factor: former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Texas Rep. Ron Paul. Santorum had been hoping to hold out through the primary in Pennsylvania on April 24, but decided to fold up after his severely ill 3-year-old daughter, Bella, spent the weekend in the hospital. Santorum, a feisty campaigner who took everyone by surprise with his win in Iowas leadoff caucuses, ran on his conservative credentials and his experience in Congress he was a House member for four years and senator for 12 but was hobbled by a lack of money and organization. Santorum stressed the improbable accomplishment of the past year, saying that against all odds, we won 11 states, millions of voters, millions of votes.

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public hearing to be held on possible violations

The Student Senate Elections Commission is holding a public hearing on alleged campaign violations at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Curry Room in the Kansas Union. Keith Adams, the commission chairman, said the commissions hearing board will listen to complaints about the SPQR coalitions chalking on campus. The hearing board consists of five commission members: four voting members and one member serving as

chairperson. The chairperson can only vote to break a tie. According to the commissions elections code, the alleged offenders can present evidence and make arguments in their defense at the hearing. After the arguments and evidence have been presented, the hearing board will determine if an offense has been committed and, if so, what penalties will be imposed on the offenders. The hearing is open to the public. Vikaas Shanker

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Associated Press

Suicide bombers hit government buildings in latest attack

KABUL, Afghanistan Suicide bombers struck two government offices in southern and western Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing 16 people as militants step up attacks across the country with the arrival of spring temperatures, authorities said. Insurgents have been targeting Afghan and NATO security forces as they fight to assert their power and undermine U.S. efforts to try to build up Afghan forces. Afghanistans police and army are increasingly shouldering the job of providing security with the planned exit of most foreign combat troops by the end of 2014. The deadliest bombing occurred in Herat when a sport utility vehicle packed with explosives blew up outside the gate of the Guzara district police office as people were waiting to go inside to see government officials about various business matters.

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Ceremonies honor victims of crash amid conspiracy theory

WARSAW, Poland Polish politicians held dueling observances Tuesday for President Lech Kaczynski and 95 others killed two years ago in a plane crash in Russia, as conspiracy theories about the crash still smoldered. The April 10, 2010 crash was Polands worst disaster in decades and claimed the lives of the first lady and dozens of top Polish civilian and military leaders. Wreaths and lights were placed at sites in Warsaw and in Smolensk, Russia, where the plane crashed. President Bronislaw Komorowski laid flowers at a plaque to the victims that was placed on the Presidential Palace. Minutes later, Kaczynskis twin brother and opposition party leader, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, laid a wreath at a different site in front of the palace. Dozens of his followers added lights, flowers and a wooden cross and the names of the victims were read out. Kaczynski then went to the Military Powazki Cemetery, where he laid a wreath at a granite monument honoring those killed. Prime Minister Donald Tusk also laid flowers there. In Smolensk, Polish Culture Minister Bogdan Zdrojewski, Russian Parliament Speaker Sergei Naryshkin and families of the victims laid wreaths at the site of the crash, which Russias Foreign Ministry called a deeply sad page in PolishRussian relations. Kaczynski, the head of the nationalist Law and Justice party, has been fueling theories that the crash was an assassination, feelings backed by a sense that the Russians were not fully transparent or cooperative in investigating the crash. Much of the evidence, including the planes wreckage, is still in Russia.

Afghan victims of a suicide attack are transported in the back of a police truck in Guzara, Herat province, west of Kabul, Afghanistan, on April 10. A suicide blast blew up a four-wheel-drive vehicle during rush hour Tuesday outside a government office in Herat province, killing and wounding scores of people, authorities said.

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ASIA

Satellite to launch as part of centennial birthday celebration

North Korean space officials said Tuesday that the rocket built to carry a satellite into space was ready for liftoff this week. North Koreas national flag and the red hammer-and-sickle flag of the Workers Party fluttered across chilly Pyongyang on Tuesday as delegates toured historic sites, including the birthplace of late President Kim Il Sung. North Korea celebrates the 100th anniversary of his birth Sunday, a major milestone in the country he founded. New posters in the capital welcomed the delegates from provincial

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towns across the country. Workers scrambled to spruce up the city were painting railings a military green and crouching along roads to plant flowers. Space officials, meanwhile, told foreign journalists at a news conference that the launch of the threestage rocket is on target to take place between Thursday and Monday as part of the centennial birthday commemorations for Kim Il Sung. All the assembly and preparations of the satellite launch are done, including fueling of the rocket, Ryu Kum Chol, deputy director of the Space Development Department

of the Korean Committee for Space Technology, said at the briefing at the Yanggakdo Hotel. The Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite, equipped with a camera designed to capture images of North Koreas terrain and send back data about weather conditions, was being mounted on the rocket Tuesday. The United States, Britain, Japan and others have urged North Korea to cancel the launch, saying it would be considered a violation of U.N. resolutions prohibiting the country from nuclear and ballistic missile activity.

Polish opposition leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski, second right, lays a wreath at the memorial dedicated to the 96 victims of the presidential plane crash, among them his twin brother, President Lech Kaczynski, as he commemorates the second anniversary of the accident on April 10. Exactly two years ago, a plane with Polish President Lech Kaczynski, his wife and officials crashed in Russia, killing all on board.

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Jurors being seated for hudson family murder trial

CHICAGo Twelve jurors and six alternates are being seated in the Chicago trial of the man accused of the 2008 slayings of singer and Balfour actress Jennifer Hudsons family. Cook County Circuit Judge Charles Burns and attorneys will resume work Tuesday morning seating a panel after 14 people were selected on Monday. William Balfour is accused of killing Hudsons mother, brother and nephew. The 30-year-old Balfour faces a maximum life sentence if convicted. Hudsons name came up frequently during questioning, though most of the would-be jurors insisted that despite what they knew about her or heard in the media about the case, they could consider only the evidence presented at the trial. Associated Press

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LOS ANGELES _ As most know by now, the Coachella Music and Arts Festival is occurring over two long weekends this year instead of one, with the same lineup repeating twice. That means that when it kicks off Friday night, 120-odd bands ranging from superstars such as Radiohead and Swedish House Mafia to first-timers such as the Head and the Heart and Jeff Mangum will have arrived in the desert from around the world, and many will remain in the area for some or all of that 10-day period. Thats a lot of spare time _ and you know what they say about idle hands. Not only is there a lot of opportunity to get into typical rock n roll trouble, but also a lot of freedom to roam the mystical desert looking for thrills or generating lyrics for plaintive love songs about the heart being like a cactus or desert tortoise. Below are a few tips for making the most of time spent in and around the Mojave. Iconic country rock singer and guitarist Gram Parsons found refuge in Joshua Tree in the early 1970s after traveling the world as part of the Flying Burrito Brothers and getting into hassles with the man while running with buddy Keith Richards. The former Byrd and Emmylou Harris collaborator overdosed in 1973 at the Joshua Tree Inn & Motel on 29 Palms Highway, and the room where he died is available for overnights. Outside the inn is a memorial to Parsons, which was relocated from the desolate spot in the Mojave where his body underwent an amateur cremation ritual after two friends absconded with it from LAX and drove it to the desert. A common misconception is that the album Joshua Tree is named after the area where the Irish group U2 and photographer Anton Corbijn shot the cover. In reality, Bono & Co. found the perfect lone tree at Zabriskie Point, 200 miles north in Death Valley National Park, and did a photo shoot there. Despite this inconvenient truth, the image, the album and the town called Joshua Tree remain intertwined. To those who still feel like making a trek to find the actual Joshua tree on the albums cover, dont bother. It fell a decade ago. For those curious to know how extravagantly musicians used to live in the pre-file-sharing days, when superstars earned as much as CEOs and didnt have to shill for a bunch of unwashed jerks in the hot desert sun, theres Frank Sinatras palatial compound on Alejo Road in Palm Springs, which can be rented for private parties or ogled at from the passenger window of your buddys car. Better yet, witness the home on Ladera Circle where, at the peak of his fame, Elvis Presley consummated his marriage to Priscilla. Alas, Liberaces residence is privately owned, so all the sequins and candelabra are gone. But you can tread on the grounds of Palm Springs City Hall, where the late musician and U.S. congressman Sonny Bono caught the political bug. Just off 29 Palms Highway in Joshua Tree is Rancho de la Luna, the recording studio where the sounds of Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age were forged, and where artists including PJ Harvey, Dave Grohl and the Arctic Monkeys have recorded. The studio, which is in fact a ranch house, helped birth a strumming, start-and-stop aggro sound that still reverberates today. - McClatchy Tribune

TELEVISIoN

Fox announces renewal of three popular shows

LoS ANGELES Fox announced Monday that it is renewing Glee, Raising Hope and New Girl. That means New Girl is back for a second season, Raising Hope will return for a third and Glee makes a go at a fourth. The Glee renewal is hardly surprising. one of the networks most prized possessions, the musical dramedy has averaged 8.9 total viewers and a 3.8 rating in the ages 18 to 49 demographic. And the buzz surrounding the show extends behind the scenes as well, especially this season as some of McKinley Highs chirpers (Chris Colfer, Lea Michele and Cory Monteith) gear up for graduation. New episodes of Glee will begin Tuesday, following the series brief hiatus, and

it will likely lay the groundwork for what viewers can expect in the fourth season. And its just as unsurprising that Fox is bringing back freshman comedy New Girl. Starring Zooey Deschanel, the Tuesday series is averaging just over 8 million viewers and a 4.2 rating in the 18-49 demo. Meanwhile, fellow Tuesday comedy Raising Hope is standing steady with an average of 5.6 million viewers per week this season and a 2.6 rating in the youngadult demo. The renewals come a week after the network announced it would be bringing back Bones for an eighth season. But still no announcements on the status of Fringe, Alcatraz and The Finder. McClatchy Tribune

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LOS ANGELES Troubled film financier David Bergstein has sued the owners of Miramax, alleging that they denied him money and an equity stake owed for his role in the acquisition of the film label from Walt Disney Co. in 2010. The suit, filed Monday in L.A. Superior Court by the law firm Weingarten Brown, contends that Bergstein _ who has been involved in dozens of lawsuits, many related to his activities in the film business _ played a crucial role in the deal to acquire Miramax. It asserts that Santa Monica, Calif., private equity firm Colony Capital, one of Miramaxs new owners, and its principal Richard Nanula conspired to deny Bergstein a $6.1-million fee and 3.3 percent stake they agreed to provide him as part of the purchase. Defendants have lined their own pockets to the tune of tens of

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tion as part of his stake or a share of profits when the company was recapitalized last fall, the complaint alleges. In addition, Bergstein says he was not paid his second $6.1-million fee when conditions were met,. Bergstein contends that he was cut out because he has been the subject of negative news coverage related to his legal troubles from a string of troubled companies and business deals in which he has been involved. Unable to alienate their lender and principal investor on the one hand and unable to make the deal work without Bergsteins efforts _ Defendants chose instead to merely lie to their lenders and investors and to Bergstein until they no longer needed him, the complaint states. A spokeswoman for Miramax and Colony said her clients had not been served with the lawsuit and had no comment. McClatchy Tribune

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To whoever glued the quarter to the ground outside Snow, I salute you. you know you are in Lindley Hall when you hear a teacher call a mapping system sexy. Thank you, steam whistle, for being my second alarm clock. My professor: I was looking at Uranus, and it didnt look quite right. now, we devolve into 12-year-olds. Why would you throw that freshly cut grass into my face? Thanks for the instant puffy eyes and itchy nose. I love it when the KUnited reps approach me. Each one is a new game of, How Fast Can you Walk and Talk? The pony Express could deliver mail faster than Apogee can send email. The hardest job in the world must be working in a bubble-wrap factory. Can you imagine the self-control that would be required? Am I the only one who covers the toilet seat with toilet paper before sitting down? you know its going to be a good day when the hot dog stand is outside of Wescoe! In order to make avoiding elections reps more interesting, I pretend the campaigners are zombies. Run away! Took a biology test in my pajamas. At least I can fail comfortably. Saw someone sitting on a lawn chair, on their roof. nice! That awkward moment when your innocent roommate makes a dirty joke that leaves you speechless. When did overalls come back in style? I love being an aerospace engineer because none of my exes will ever do better than a rocket scientist. I really dont appreciate the F-word being written all over campus. So does the FFA editor have a file of all of our phone numbers? Editors Note: Yup. I asked him about our relationship. He told me paul pierce got a double double. youre in college, please stop picking your nose on the bus. did that person just ask if feminists hate dan? Aint nobody hates dan. I think Im the only person on campus who doesnt like dan the bus driver. Im trying to figure out what would make a pirate also be a hipster, but I just dont sea how. SpQR: Theyre the heroes KU deserves, but not the ones we need. What do you call cookies taken from the oliver dining Hall? Stolen goods.

ith the end of the school year fast approaching, most students have likely figured out plans for living/working/schooling throughout the summer. However, for some, the decision is still up in the air. You may be searching for some advice on the subject, but let me tell you, there is no one formula that works for every student. Each individual student must make these decisions for himself or herself, based on his or her situation. For most, the decision comes down to a) staying in Lawrence, b) going home, or c) doing some sort of study abroad program. Since the study abroad deadlines have passed, Ill focus

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mainly on the pros and cons of choices a and b. Pros: For those students from a small town, there are many more opportunities for employment in a town like Lawrence, or even in the surrounding areas of Topeka or Kansas City. There are plenty of places to live in Lawrence for the summer, as many students plan on trying to sublet their apartments. Along with work and housing opportunities, there is a sense of independence here that you lose by going home. Cons: There is the obvious con of having to pay expenses such as rent, utilities and food

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for yourself during your stay in Lawrence. Along with that comes the realization that your childhood is officially over, as you will no longer be spending any extended period of time at home with your family. That can be a tough concept to grasp at first.

Pros: You get to be in a familiar setting, with your loving family. Another great benefit of being at home is living for free and not having to worry about the costs associated with living on your own. Students living at home also have the opportunity to reunite with friends from high school who went off to

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school somewhere else and are also home for the summer. Cons: There is always a fine line between being a child and being an adult. After you have been away at college for a full school year, coming home for the summer can be tough on you and your parents. Theres the sense of independence you want to maintain, and then there are your parents, who may still want to implement the same rules you lived by during high school. The power struggle can put a strain on your relationship and may make living at home uncomfortable. When it comes down to it, nobody can make the decision for you. Not your friends, your

girlfriend/boyfriend, or even your parents. You have to take a long, hard look at the situation you are in, apply the pros and cons directly to your life, weigh your options and make the best decision for yourself. Summer is a beautiful thing and can be some of the best times of your life, regardless of what situation you put yourself in. Dont put this off: Summer is right around the corner. So you all best put your decisionmaking hats on and get started! ryan Schlesener for the Kansan editorial board.

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m usually not surprised when Democrats and their allies in the media play the race card, but they have reached a new low with the Trayvon Martin hysteria. In February, George Zimmerman shot and killed an unarmed black 17-year-old named Trayvon Martin in Florida. Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer who was licensed to carry a firearm, claims Martin attacked him and that the shooting was in self-defense. All we really know is that Zimmerman observed Martin walking through his neighborhood and called police to report suspicious behavior. After the call, there was some type of altercation between the two and Trayvon Martin lost his life. Zimmerman has not yet been charged because under Florida law, Zimmerman could legally use deadly force to defend himself if he reasonably believed it was necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm. In order to charge Zimmerman with murder, the authorities must first get probable cause that Zimmerman acted unlawfully, but since the eyewitness accounts have been inconclusive thus far, it has been difficult to ascertain exactly what transpired. It is entirely possible that this incident was a misunderstanding between two well-intentioned parties that escalated into a tragic encounter. It is also entirely possible that Trayvon Martin attacked George Zimmerman. But the only storyline the media and Democrats want you to consider is that Zimmerman is a racist who preyed upon a young black male because he was wearing a hoodie while walking in a predominately white neighborhood. NBCs Today Show edited the tape of Zimmermans 911 call to make him sound like a racist. Other media outlets selectively used photos portraying Trayvon Martin as a clean-cut young boy while making Zimmerman look like an unshaven, disgruntled criminal wearing an orange jumpsuit. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-California) said, I, personally, really truly believe this is a hate crime. Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Florida) said that Martin was hunted down like a rabid dog. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Illinois) wore a hoodie onto the floor of the United States House of Representatives in protest. MSNBC analyst and Democratic strategist Karen Finney essentially blamed the Republican presidential candidates and Rush Limbaugh for the shooting. Spike Lee tweeted what he thought was George Zimmermans home address but turned out to be the address of an unrelated elderly couple. And of course it wouldnt be a certified witch hunt without Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson pandering for attention. Both have led rallies and demanded

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Zimmermans arrest. After all this, its no surprise that the New Black Panther Party put out a $10,000 bounty on Zimmermann. Sharpton, Jackson, the media, et al led a similar persecution during the 2006 Duke lacrosse rape scandal. The storyline of three, young, privileged white boys raping a poor, black, female stripper made for a useful narrative until it was revealed that the alleged victims story was fabricated. The prosecutor in the case, a Democrat, was eventually disbarred and served jail time for fraud, lying to a judge and lying about withholding exculpatory evidence in the case. Back in 1987, Sharpton led a national crusade for a young, black woman named Towana Brawley who claimed she was raped by six white men. It also turned out to be a hoax. Sharpton and Jackson continually exploit these situations because it gets them on TV and puts money in their pockets. The rest of the left loves these cases because it provides another opportunity to paint Republicans as racists. Never mind that George Zimmerman is actually Hispanic and a registered Democrat. Never mind that Zimmerman apparently spends his weekends as a volunteer tutoring black children. Prominent conservative leaders such as Herman Cain, Clarence Thomas, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Marco Rubio and Alberto Gonzales are making it increasingly difficult to label Republicans as the party of white racists. The vitriolic attacks on these figures over the years show just how dangerous they are to the lefts monopoly on race. Now, Trayvon Martin is the new battle cry. Im not saying that George Zimmerman is innocent, because I dont know and neither does Jesse Jackson. Im not saying that America does not have some lingering racial issues to overcome or that Republicans have never exploited race. But the left is dangerously manipulating this story to advance its agenda. Perhaps this is a tactic to galvanize minority groups to turn out for President Obama in November. Perhaps some of these leaders truly believe America is still a deeply racist society in 2012. Either way, as the great Thomas Sowell put it, playing with racial polarization is playing with fire. Corrigan is a third-year-law student from Wichita.

By marshall Schmidt

Product placement saving savvy series Community

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ith todays technologysuch as DVRspeople dont have to see television advertisements as much as they had to in the past. TV ads are only fully effective if the viewer is watching the program in the present. DVRs allow the viewer to skip the ad by fastforwarding through undesired information. While at the same time, the Internet either allows viewers to watch television through pay sites that have minimal ads, or a viewer can illegally download the program and skip the whole ad process altogether. This is a problem. And its an even bigger problem for network channels that only make money from the two-minute spaces in between a programs action. There have been a few solutions proposed, one being a single ad for a whole program with less advertising to allow the product to be more memorable. It would be a lot like PBS, where an ad is shown right before the program and is the only ad that will be seen throughout the program. An announcer will come on with a logo taking over the whole screen and say, This program is brought to you by the [insert company name]. And dont forget [insert catchy slogan]! This idea seems to be a good alternative to the two-minute commercial cycle that is slowly meeting its demise one DVR recording at a time. So far, this idea has not been widely used. Possibly because another idea has taken over: product place-

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ment. In a recent episode of NBCs Community, the community college the students of the show attend decided to put a sandwich shop inside the cafeteria. It just so happens to be the largest sandwich shop in the whole world and boasts to have more stores than McDonalds. Yes, the school has a Subway in its cafeteria. This is not new for the show. Last season, the show used a spaceship that was made for a Kentucky Fried Chicken themed adventure. I assumed that many fans of the show would not support this. I assumed that many of them would go to the Internet and write on their blogs about how big corporations are ruining what they love about television and art in general. Well, Community did what it had to do to keep people happythe episode with Subway turned out to be an homage to George Orwells 1984. The show made sure that viewers felt like they were not being taken advantage of by constantly making fun of the product placement that was being used in its show. In the episode, Subway had taken an average citizen and turned him into a walking, talking representation of

Subway. In pure 1984 fashion, he turns on his big brother Subway and has an intimate relationship with one of the shows stars, Britta Perry. Its a lot more funny than 1984, though. Ever since NBC decided to take Community off the air for three months because of poor ratings, many fans feared that the show was on the verge of being canceled. When it finally came back, it had a huge product placement in the plot of one of its episodes. Was this NBCs way of trying to keep the show on television? Dan Harmon, the creator of Community, once tweeted how he was aware that most of the fans of the show watch the episodes through the Internet. This is why the shows ratings are very low and why NBC is not making much money off of it. Many may not be happy with product placement, and a lot of them may be Community fans watching TV on the Internet. There is probably someone on the Internet complaining that big corporations are ruining the world. But the truth is, Subway is saving a show by handing a big paycheck to NBC and allowing Dan Harmon to make fun of it in the name of George Orwell. In the end, not all advertising is bad. Lysen is a junior in journalism from Andover.

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[email protected] The Jayhawks offense keeps writing the same story this season. Too many Kansas players are left on base for the team to be successful. It was the same tale Tuesday night at Hoglund Ballpark, when Kansas left a season-high 16 batters on base in a 16-inning 6-4 defeat to the Wichita State Shockers. Kansas fell to 12-20 on the season and have lost five straight games. Junior shortstop Kevin Kuntz said its important that the team stays focused on its game plan during clutch at-bats. Too often hitters try to do too much instead of doing the little things, he said. Kansas has stranded 259 batters in 32 games this season about eight runners a game. Its tough, Kuntz said. You dont know why it happens, you just dont know. I honestly think well turn it around. I think well start driving guys in, and well start clicking. Sophomore outfielder Tucker Tharp led the Kansas offense; he went 4-for-8 with a double, a run and an RBI on the night. But, Tharp also left two runners on base. They pitched really well, Tharp said. We just couldnt come up with a clutch hit late in the game, and it just didnt go our way today. The Jayhawks ripped off seven hits in the first five innings against the Shockers starting pitcher Kris Gardner (3-1, 3.52). Gardner left the game in the fifth inning, with no outs, after the Tharp tied the game on Kuntzs single. After that, Kansas offense sputtered. Coach Ritch Price said Gardner does not throw as hard as pitchers do in the Big 12. Gardner prefers his changeup to his fastball. Price said he liked how his hitters adjusted to Gardner. The rest of Wichita States pitchers preferred throwing fastballs and hard sliders. Kansas had to readjust midgame. Despite only three hits in the games last 10 innings, Price said he thought the hitters did a good job with their mid-game adjustments. We hit some balls hard back to the box that their pitcher speared, Price said. I thought we did a nice job, not chasing the ball out of the zone for the most part and trying to get good pitches to hit. The Jayhawks had opportunities to win the game late. Tharp was left on second base in the ninth inning. Freshman outfielder Dakota Smith

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was stranded in scoring position in the 10th and again in the 13th inning. From the ninth inning on, Kansas left six batters on base. Price said Kansas hasnt been able to find a hot batter in its lineup. Only three players have more than 15 RBIs this season. Outside of Kuntz and Tharp, the rest of the lineup only contributed four hits in the game. We dont have a guy on our club hitting .300, Price said. I think it goes back to having some people in the middle of that lineup that are run-producers. Hitting is contagious. Kansas had the opportunity to win a momentum-building game. Instead, the victory was left on the field. Edited by Corrine Westeman

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[email protected] Kansas mens and womens golf teams finished their respective tournaments Tuesday. The mens team took 6th in the Cowboy Classic, while the womens team placed 15th at the Knights and Pirates Invitational. The mens team shot the second-lowest score of round three, 275, to rally to a sixth-place finish at the Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. Junior Chris Gilbert paced the Jayhawks with scores of 66, 70 and 66, which put him in a tie for fifth with a total score of 202. Chris played rock solid this week, other than just a couple loose shots, coach Kit Grove said. Hes not making a lot of putts, but hes not giving shots away on the green like he was in the early part of the year. Thats a very positive sign. Freshman Dylan McClure is continuing his solid play this spring, after tying for 14th with a total score of 207. McClure made a long putt early in the round Tuesday that got him under par. He held on to that momentum by finishing under par for the first time in NCAA play. McClure continued his rough starts, bogeying four of his first five holes, much like his start in the Louisiana Classics last month. Ill give the young man credit, Grove said of McClure. Hes a grinder. Hes getting better at making the most of the situation. Junior Alex Gutesha and freshman David Auer finished tied for 62nd with a score of 216. Senior Doug Quinones rounded out the lineup, tied for 74th with a score of 217. The mens team only has a few days to recooperate before it plays in the Western Intercollegiate in Santa Cruz, Calif. April 14-15. For the womens team, Thanuttra Boonraksasat led the Jayhawks at the Knights and Pirates Invitational in Melbourne, Fla. The players were desperate to find consistency off the tee, and they also struggled with longer iron shots, which is something the Jayhawks have done well so far this season. Thats the first time that everybody struggled with their swings, coach Erin ONeil said. We spent a lot of time preparing for this event, focusing on the short game and the mental game, and they both were really good. It was good to see that improve, but the long game just wasnt there. The Jayhawks played on the Suntree Country Club course, which isnt conducive to errant shots. We hit a few random shots that would put us out-of-bounds or in the water, ONeil said. Those shots added up, and today we didnt putt well. Its a combination of those things. Senior Katy Nugent and junior Audrey Yowell tied for 69th with scores of 240. Freshman Michelle Woods finished 83rd with a score of 247, and Meghan Potee completed the lineup with a 249, placing her 84th. Gabby DiMarco competed as an individual finshing tied for 74th with a score of 242. The womens next tournament is the Big 12 Championship, which will be held at Lawrence Country Club in Lawrence on April 27-29. Edited by Corinne Westeman

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Jayhawks to host tough opponents in next 13 home games

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[email protected] After taking to the road for 33 of its first 36 games of the season, the Kansas softball team is back at Arrocha Ballpark for a 13-game home stretch. Despite its first victory against a ranked opponent this season on Saturday, the team doesnt feel its time to relax. Kansas (24-12, 3-9) hosts in-state rival Wichita State (7-29, 0-12) in a doubleheader today. This midweek matchup comes days before No. 5 Texas comes to Lawrence, so the Jayhawks hope they will focus on beating the Shockers before directing their attention to Texas. Just dont overlook, senior outfielder Liz Kocon said. We have to be able to beat the teams we can beat and fight in the games were not supposed to win. Kocon feels that Wichita State is one of those teams they need to beat. Wichita State has won just once in 22 games since March 3 and is currently on a nine-game losing streak. The Shockers have not had a win in the Missouri Valley Conference under first-year coach Kristi Bredbenner. Still, Kansas coach Megan Smith anticipates a scrappy performance

from Wichita State, the only other Division I softball team in the state of Kansas. Theyre going to come out swinging, Smith said. Were looking for their best game of the year because thats what they do. When they play us, they play extremely well.

We have to be able to... fight in the games were not supposed to win.
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Smith said the team considers midweek matchups more important than weekend games because taking care of business during midweek puts us in good position to make our goal of Regionals. The Kansas offense, currently hitting .280 as team, will play at home with a different lineup than it had two weeks ago. Freshman infielders Chanin Naudin and Maddie Stein both cracked the upper half of the lineup Stein in the third spot and Naudin in the fifth - because of their ability to produce in pressure

situations. Smith says she expects both to stay in these spots. Even though both newcomers are still getting their first taste of collegiate softball, Kocon is not surprised that the two freshmen worked their way up the lineup. Its almost kind of expected, Kocon said. We dont really treat freshman like freshman. We tell everyone to step up anytime. No Kansas hitter has been as consistent as junior outfielder Maggie Hull. Hull leads the team with 6 homeruns and ranks seventh in the conference with 72 total bases. Hull said the biggest key for her and the offense is to focus on situational hitting and not necessarily on simply getting hits. If they dont do that, Hull said, the team risks losing a midweek game like it did against Missouri State on March 27. We rolled off the bus expecting to beat them, Hull said of Missouri State. Sometimes its easy to just go through the motions and we forget they can beat us. We cant let that happen. Todays first game begins at 5 p.m., and the second game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Edited by Caroline Kraft

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There is nothing to respect about Fidel Casto. He is a brutal dictator who has caused unthinkable pain for more than 50 years. We live in a community filled with victims of this dictatorship, and the people in Cuba continue to suffer today. Statement from Miami Marlins following Guillns comments.

Guillns comment about Castro hurtful

I love Fidel Castro. I respect Fidel Castro. You know why? A lot of people wanted to kill Fidel Castro for the last 60 years, but that (expletive) is still there. I am of Cuban descent. I was born and raised in the United States, but I have a mother who came from Cuba and a number of Cuban relatives who still live in Miami. Those words, uttered by Miami Marlins Manager, Ozzie Guilln, have shaken me. No, I was not personally involved with Castro, but I have plenty of family who were. My great uncle was put on Fidel Castros firing squad and killed. Every Cuban family has its own story to tell about Castro, and that is just a small part of mine. In a recent interview, ESPNs Dan LeBatard, a Cuban-American himself, said it best: Given what the customer base is for the Marlins, given that they are right on Calle Ocho, a street with a Latin name, given that Ozzie Guilln was hired to be a Latin voice and face for a team that would represent Miami, this first generation Cubans, whom Castro put through hell. They are the ones who were really hurt by this. On Tuesday, Guilln flew back to Miami and addressed a packed press conference. This is the biggest mistake of my life. When you make a mistake this big I will learn from it. From his body language, it was clear that he was embarrassed and sad about what he had said. He went on to say that he felt the meaning of his comments to Time magazine were misinterpreted in the translation from Spanish to English. I dont want to make excuses, he said. But I meant that I was surprised Fidel Castro stayed in power so long. Thats what was missing in the translation. ... Im not saying the journalist was wrong. I was wrong. I was thinking in Spanish and I said it wrong in English. Whether or not that is true, I liked the fact that he took all the blame, and not once did he put the blame on the journalist. The apology on Tuesday is just a small step toward the right direction. I wouldnt expect the people of Miami to completely forget about this, nor should they. But at least Guilln got to share what was on his mind with the people of Miami, while taking questions afterwards. The Marlins have suspended Guilln for five games, something I think definitely needed to be done. Should he be fired? Probably not. But a message needed to be sent to Guilln and the Miami fans that behavior like this will not be tolerated. This issue goes far beyond the game of baseball, and Guilln has a long road ahead of him to regain the trust of not only the city, but also every Cuban and Cuban-American out there. Edited by Katie James

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is the worst possible thing that Ozzie Guilln could have said. I cant think of anything else given the customers that wouldve been worse because, for Cuban Americans, hes our Hitler. Miami is a city that was built by Cubans businesses, stores, restaurants, they are all owned and operated by Cubans. To this day, a majority of the Miami community is composed of Cubans. For Guilln to say what he did, let alone in the heart of Cuban America, is inexcusable. Sure, Guilln is known for having an outgoing personality and saying whats on his mind, but this time, he has gone too far. Its not even the fact that hes hurt a lot of people, its that among todays Cubans and Cuban-Americans are the

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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

weis alters fall lineup

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Elijahs turn to step up

COMMENTARY

optimistic offense
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Weis has high hopes for Crists talent

By Mike Vernon
[email protected] Here we go again. Remember how Kansas fans winced at the idea of Tyshawn Taylor leading the Jayhawks in 2011-2012? Taylors inconsistent career made spectators question how he would lead Bill Self s offense. And, as it turned out, their doubts were unnecessary. Now, its Eljiah Johnsons turn to run Jayhawk offense. Its Johnsons turn to be the star, the leading scorer, the media darling and the fan favorite. Yes, next years team is Johnsons. In essence, Johnsons performance will determine how Kansas will perform in the 2012-2013 season. And just as it worked out with Taylor, Johnson has the talent to make it work again. At the Kansas basketball awards ceremony on Monday night, Self said that Taylors play for the season was as good since Self has been at Kansas. But, when it comes to speed, strength, slide, vision and handles, Self said Johnson had his teammate beat. The two best guards that we have recruited have been Sherron Collins and Elijah Johnson, Self said. Quite a high praise for a player who averaged just 10.2 points this season. But anyone who watched Johnson flourish in the NCAA Tournament can understand why Self set expectations at an All-American status. Actually, anyone who watched just the second half of the championship game could see the junior guards potential. When Kansas was in trouble late against Kentucky, the ball found its way into Johnsons hands. When Kansas needed a basket, Johnson would dance with his defenders and get to the rim. He was the guy who would hit the three when Kansas needed it most. He had been doing it most of the season, but it was hard to see his real abilities through the inconsistent fits of play that plagued him throughout the year. When Kansas was trailing Duke by two with time running out, Johnson was the guy to hit the three. When Kansas needed to beat No. 2 Ohio State and they did need that win it was Johnson who came through by hitting five three-point shots to send the Buckeyes back to Columbus with a loss. For the past three seasons, Johnson has been in the shadows of great Kansas point guards. But, just as Tyhsawn Taylor waited three years to shine, Johnson will do the same. Taylor flourished when he was finally put in charge, so Johnson will ideally prove himself next year with the same responsibility. And no, it wasnt always easy having Taylor run the offense for a season, and it wont be easy having Johnson run it next year. There will be moments that will make Allen Fieldhouse groan, just as there will be times when the building erupts. But at the end of this season, Self said Taylor is a player who can play guard for him any day, any year. And, I suspect, hell be able to say the same about Johnson once the 2012-2013 season has concluded. Edited by Corinne Westeman

head football Coach Charlie Weis speaks to members of the media about the upcoming 2012 football season Tuesday afternoon.

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While Crist has the unusual quality as a person, it was clear that on Saturday, at least, Crist could Charlie Weis left Saturdays transfer that personality to the field. spring football practice with mixed His play will be crucial to an offense that ranked 106th in the country feelings. While quarterback Dayne Crist last season, averaging only 326.83 brought his best to the practice field yards per game. And when coach Weis was asked Saturday, Weis conflict was a result of an underwhelming showing about how having a player like Crist can impact the offense, Weis refrom his defense. Weis said if the team would have sponse alluded to how important played a game on Saturday, the of- having a strong quarterback really is to a football team. fense would have had a good day. It isnt the Crist was offense, Weis a man among said. Its really boys, Weis said. If youre a defensive play- the whole team. However, Weis wouldnt address er and you see that guy on If youre a defensive player the defense. the other side picking you and you see that Crist, the quarguy on the other terback who has apart, youre saying weve side picking you become the new got a chance. apart, youre sayface of Kansas CharlIE WEIs ing weve got a football along Kansas football coach chance. If were with coach Weis in a game, weve made early got a chance. season efforts to And thats exactly what Crist get acquainted with his team that is will do for Kansas football; give paying dividends now. When Crist first visited Kansas, it a chance. It will take more than he didnt want to hang out with the just strong play from Crist to help wide receivers, not at first at least. Kansas football get to a bowl game Instead, he wanted to spend time next season, but its at the very least with the players that would keep a start. As for Tuesdays practice that him on his feet: the offensive linewould take place after Weis press man. And during Tuesdays press con- conference, the coach knows what ference, coach Weis shared that he saw from Crist on Saturday wont Crists earlier efforts have come to be the norm. I hope he looks like that today, fruition. Theres a camaraderie there, Weis said. He wont, but I hope he Weis said. For a guy to come in, does. to not really know these guys, these Edited by Amanda Gage guys have been together for a really long time, and become one of the boys that quickly, thats an unusual quality to be able to have as a person.

basEball

Jayhawks lose to Shockers in 16-inning game

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[email protected] After cruising to the fifth inning in less than an hour, the trivia question at the start of the fifth inning was precursor for the record-breaking marathon of a baseball game. What is the second longest game of the Kansas Wichita State series? the public address announcer asked. The correct answer was 15 innings, but the record stood for just a few more hours as Wichita State went on to defeat the Kansas baseball team 6-4 in 16 innings. In all, the game ran for four hours and 12 minutes, and last nights 16 innings was the secondlongest game in Kansas baseball history. The longest game was a 1-0 KU loss in 18 innings against Oklahoma State in 1967. This loss was Kansas fifth consecutive defeat and drops its record to 12-20. The Jayhawks were one out away from winning the game in regulation, but an RBI double from Wichita States Casey Gillaspie tied the game at four a piece. Gillaspies double to deep-center field appeared to be a routine fly ball, but freshman center fielder Dakota Smith lost track of the ball as it fell behind him. Junior closer Tanner Poppe was credited with the blown save, but he went on to pitch four more innings of scoreless baseball. Although Poppe thought the game could have been over in the ninth, his experience as a starting pitcher benefited him in the extra work. It helped being a starter last year, going multiple innings and getting a rhythm, Poppe said. I definitely got in a rhythm today, and it felt good to go out there and put up some zeros. Despite Smiths costly mistake, coach Ritch Price was encouraged by the way the pitchers responded for the ball games entirety. This is a game that could have ended the losing streak and get us some momentum heading into Wednesday night, Price said. I feel bad for the young man that he was in that position, but I was thrilled with our pitching. Over the previous three Tuesday games, the Kansas starting pitchers struggled out of the gates, but freshman pitcher Robert Kahana gave the Jayhawks a quality starting performance. Kahana went six innings and allowed three runs on five hits. Sophomore pitcher Frank Dunchris neal/Kansan can entered the game in the sev- Kansas robert Kahana starts Tuesday nights game at the mound as the Jayhawks take on the Wichita state shockers at enth inning, and gave Kansas hoglund ballpark. The game ended up being Kansas second-longest game in program history. two perfect innings of work. I thought Kahana was speinning when senior pitcher Jor- tonight when the Jayhawks travel Wednesdays game. cial for six innings, Price said. dan Jakubov allowed two runs to Wichita for the second leg of A game like that definitely Today was a bullpen day for (one earned) on three hits. Wich- the home-and-home. Freshman hurts, but we have to keep our Duncan, and we used him for ita State third baseman Aaron pitcher Drew Morovick is sched- head up and bring the intensity two innings, letting us turn the Rea broke the drought with his uled to start for Kansas. After a tomorrow, Kuntz said. ball over to Poppe. RBI double to right-center field. loss like this, junior shortstop Edited by Caroline Kraft The Kansas bullpen kept the The Jayhawks have the chance Kevin Kuntz said that the team Shockers scoreless until the 16th to draw even with Wichita State will bring plenty of energy for