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WHAT’S INSIDE?

AKA THE TABLE OF CONTENTS

4........LAWRENCE MAP 5........CAMPUS MAP 6........ALMA MATER 9........TEXTBOOKS 10......TECHNOLOGY 11......PRINTING 13......ORIENTATION ASSISTANTS 14......GETTING INVOLVED 15......CAMPUS DINING 16......FREE FOOD 18......SKIPPING CLASS 20......MONEY MANAGEMENT 21......STUDENT SENATE 24......ABLEHAWKS & ALLIES 28......THE BIG EVENT 30......BATON TWIRLER 33......MISS KANSAS 34......PEP BAND 36......JAYHAWK JHALAK 37......SPORTS INFORMATION 38......BASKETBALL TICKETS 40......STUDENT ATHLETES 42......ALTERNATIVE BREAKS 46.....ROTC WOMEN 48.....GOOD LUCK!

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elcome to the University of Kansas. You and your peers in the class of 2017 are embarking upon the some of the most important four, or five years of your lives. You’re about to really find yourselves as individuals on this incredibly unpredicable journey. This sounds sappy, I know, but I can’t help it. My younger brother Brian is one of you young Jayhawks and I am writing this after watching him graduate. I’m incredibly proud of him and in turn all of you for choosing KU. As an older sister, I want the best for him, so as a senior I offer my own words of wisdom: Don’t be afraid of not knowing what will come next. And I don’t mean after graduation necessarily, I mean tomorrow or even in the next five minutes. The best thing you can do right now is to roll with the punches and let life take its course. You don’t want to get so wrapped up in what is happening immediately or you’ll go crazy. Just take a deep breath and dive into life. In the same vein, don’t be afraid to try something new. Maybe try a new food, or go to an event that you never would have gone

Brian Wise

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Hannah Wise editor-in-chief

to before. Your roommates and floormates will be great at helping with this. College is about having new experiences so don’t be afraid of them. The rest of this magazine includes practical things to get you to your sophomore year from getting textbooks to basketball tickets. We’ve included a couple of features on some campus groups that you might want to get to know too. We even have some advice from other students and alumni for you. So, make the most of these precious years. You don’t realize it now, but they are going to be some of the best of your life. With that, I hope to see you on Wescoe Beach.

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Books can be expensive, but deals still abound EMMA LEGAULT

elegault@kansan.com Gone are the days of the packaged deal of textbooks and high school classrooms. Welcome to college, where it’s entirely possible you could end up spending $200 or more on a single book that you may not even open—if you’re not resourceful. The KU Bookstore as well as other campus and online retailers offer textbook rentals meant to save students money up front by loaning the book at a discounted price to be returned at a later date. The bookstore uses Skyo, an online rental provider with more than five million new, used, rental and digital textbooks. It’s website states that students can save 70 percent or more on average

compared to “new” prices. Most rentals are in used condition. On the KU Bookstore Skyo homepage, there’s an option to search by class for what books are needed and if they are currently offered through the bookstore. What’s different about Skyo is that there are flexible rental period options, rental extensions and options to buy and keep books. For example, an ECON 104 book with a new price of $200 at the bookstore can be rented for 90 days for less than half the price at $70.86, and for $3.54 more it can be extended to 125 days. Other online options include Chegg. com and Amazon.com.

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Technology giving your grief? The IT department can help MARSHALL SCHMIDT

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Students rely on technology more than ever before and with any technology there come bugs. So here’s a brief guide from the University’s Information Technology (IT) department about tips for new students.

SETTING UP KU STUDENT ONLINE ID FOR INCOMING FRESHMAN: 1. Have the 7 digit student number given to them once they were accepted to the University. 2. Go to myidentity.ku.edu.edu/setup 3. Use student number and date of birth to setup the ID, which include making challenge questions and password. “Afterward, students will have access to KU online services such as use KU email, enroll, or pay tuition and fees,” said

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If a student has forgotten their password, they can click the ‘fFrgot Your Password?’ link on the login menu where they will be prompted to answer three out of their five challenge questions. “If students can’t answer the challenge questions, they go to the walk up window at Burge 209 with a valid photo ID, and we can reset their password,” Armstrong said.

OBTAINING TECH SUPPORT:

SETTING UP EMAIL ON MOBILE DEVICES:

PROTECTING AGAINST CYBER THREATS:

Students can use the ‘KnowledgeBase’ tutorials available at helpdesk.ku.edu, which

For software related problems, which include viruses or trouble with browsers, students can bring their computers to the Burge Window, Armstrong said. “If it’s something out of our purview such as hardware issues, then we will refer you to the tech shop located in the bookstore of the Kansas Union,” Armstrong said. Students can install free virus protection software provided by the University, SOPHOS, available for download at technology.

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ku.edu/SOPHOS. The virus protection can be installed on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, said David Day, IT’s communications manager. “It’s to our advantage to have a virus fee campus,” Day said. Students can also forward emails suspected of phishing, which attempt to gather private information to abuse@ku.edu where IT will investigate and block KU users from potentially harmful links, Day said. “The best way to help our customers is to prevent problems in the first place,” Day said. For direct access to IT help, students can call 785.864.8080 or email itcsc@ku.edu for assistance. “By federal law, we must talk to students, not parents,” said Lindsey Armstrong, IT’s manager for customer service. “If students call us and we can’t answer the question, we’ll direct the call where it needs to go.”

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Current Jayhawks welcome new faces EMMA LEGAULT

elegault@kansan.com Walking in the hallways between classes, on the bus, even just sitting in the Union for 20 minutes, it seems like the faces in the sea of people are always changing at the University of Kansas. For incoming freshmen that are excitedly waiting to join these crowds and become these faces, there’s a little bit of nervousness about how to navigate their new future home. This is where orientation assistants step in. There are 16 new “faces of KU” that will take over and conduct new student orientation this summer. The names were announced earlier this month after a long and intensive application and interview process. These students will work alongside their orientation coordinators, the student Hawk Link Guides and Peer Advisors to welcome incoming students and their parents to the University, and assist them with any questions they have. Natalie Scott, an orientation coordinator from Topeka, said the University looks for a wide variety of students for the position, and that it’s all about building a cohesive team. “It doesn’t have to be the most involved student, or a student with a perfect GPA either,” she said. “It’s really about being involved in different parts of the University and having different experiences.” Kailee Karr, a sophomore from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, said her desire to become an orientation assistant stemmed from her personal orientation experience and the connection she had with her OA. “Patrick [Blanchard] was great and he felt like the first real friend I made on campus. I knew I wanted to be an OA to further my knowledge about KU,” she said. “Over the past two years my interest has developed further into more of a desire to be part of this pivotal experience in new student’s lives.” Karr said she and Blanchard still communicate, and he was a resource for her to get advice about the application process. “Orientation is a time when a lot of information is coming the students’ way, and having a calm, clear leader is invaluable,” she said. “I hope that the students I come into contact with feel like they have made their first friend

at KU after leaving our session.” With the title also comes the responsibility, and the lives of the new OAs are about to get a little bit busier. Starting in March, they will meet once a week for more introductory sessions. The day after graduation, that training turns into 40 hours a week for two weeks, where they will learn about academic requirements and different campus resources. “They’re kind of a sponge for that two weeks, they can just soak up that knowledge. Then, when new students come in, depending on what they’re working with, they’ll be prepared,” said Jessica Penca, a graduate assistant in the Office of the First Year Experience. “The thing I’m most excited about for being an OA is the opportunity it provides to be around like-minded people who have a similar passion for creating a great environment CONTRIBUTED BY NADIA IMAFIDON for new students,” Karr said. “I can’t wait to Orientation Assistants from Summer 2012 gather with the Jayhawk in front of the Kansas Union during brainstorm and work with fellow OAs and staff to come up with ideas that will generate a break from guiding freshmen and their families through orientation. an even better atmosphere for growth and diversity among new students.” Leah Swartz, a junior from Santa Monica, Calif., said she believes spending time with her new coworkers will be rewarding. ku“I’ve heard that this job is like a family,” she said. “I’m really excited to build those new relationships and to kind of branch out of my own social network and meet new people and create this family.” Conner Hampton, a freshman from Holton, echoes Swartz’s belief. “I am most looking forward to getting to know an entire team—family—of amazing people, and making an impact for incoming students almost everyday this summer. I get to be on the campus that I love and get to watch as others fall in love with the campus right before my very eyes,” Hampton said. While Swartz hopes to be a resource for out-of-state students like herself, Hampton said he thinks he will bring a youthful and fun approach to his job, and hopes others can have a similar experience as he did at orientation. “When I was looking for a college I was completely torn for where I wanted to go, but after coming to KU’s orientation the decision became clear to me,” he said. “I would like to

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DON’T STAY IN YOUR DORM ALL YEAR...

KU has over 600 student organizations so there’s something for everyone ELLY GRIMM

egrimm@kansan.com With over 600 registered organizations to be a part of on campus, there’s no need to be stuck in the dorm room all the time. These organizations are based on several factors including religion, political interests, community service or academics and are waiting for students to join them this coming fall semester. “Connection and community help make KU more personable and in some ways, smaller,� said Rueben Perez, director of the Student Involvement and Leadership Center. “Also, research shows students who get involved tend to have a higher rate of stayTRAVIS YOUNG/KANSAN ing at KU and ultimately graduating, which makes for a more meaningful and enhanced Students participating in KU Dance Marathon gather before they begin dancing to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network. The annual event brings students from across campus together to dance for a college experience.� To get involved with any of the campus cause.

activities, Perez says it is as easy as showing up to an event being hosted by the group you’re interested. “Have the courage to attend programs or consider joining a group,� he said. “One group is all it takes to open the door to dozens of opportunities.� Perez also says that while there’s not really a group/organization more popular than the rest, he notes that intramural groups are big and that Greek life consists of roughly 17 percent of the undergraduate population. He also talked about how getting involved in on-campus groups can help with future prospects. “Getting involved can also benefit a student in terms of networking and future assistance/connections when it comes time for their career,� he said “It creates ties back to the University.�

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Here are some suggestions to grab a free snack on the way to your next class ELLY GRIMM

egrimm@kansan.com While there are several dining options around Lawrence, there are also free options available for students on campus. One option available for students is the weekly Veggie Lunch sponsored by KU’s Ecumenical Campus Ministries (ECM). The lunches are held every Thursday and can feature options from lentils and rice to vegetable soup and any other vegetarian meals the volunteers pick out. “The most popular thing…is the people getting to actually talk to each other,” said Independence alumnus England Porter, who also volunteers. “We really encourage people to get to know each other and people make a lot of friends through that.” Porter also said that during the weekly lunches, there are also announcements made that help students learn about alternative breaks and a variety of other campus programs, which she says in beneficial to the students. “Getting involved in extracurriculars and stuff outside of school is really what make the college experience worthwhile,” she said. Another popular option with students is the weekly Tea at Three from KU Dining, held on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union every Thursday beginning at 3 p.m. There are several different types of tea served at the event¸ a couple of them being English Breakfast and Snow Plum Monkey and cookies or other treats are also served. There are hot and cold teas served and co-coodinator Emily Poppe, a junior from Omaha, Neb., says that depending on the weather throughout the year, lemonade

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and hot chocolate are also served. “I really don’t know what it is,” said Poppe of the event’s popularity. “Every week I go out there and there’s a line that goes all the way to the Hawk Shop so I’m always wondering ‘why are all of these people coming out here?’” Due to the weekly event’s popularity Poppe also advises to get to the Union early for the Tea at Three. “The line starts really fast and gets really long really fast,” she said. For more information about other free options at the University, students can also follow the Free Food at KU account on Twitter, @FreeFoodAtKU.

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PAYING HOOKY At hundreds of dollars per credit hour, skipping adds up for students

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As you’re sleeping in and skipping that 8 a.m. class, you’re wasting money. But just how much? Students skip class for multiple reasons. They might need to finish up an assignment for a class later in the day, they might be going out of town or they may just want to sleep longer. But skipping class is like throwing money away. For a first-time freshman in 2012, annual in-state tuition (based on 30 credit hours per year) is $8,790. The cost per credit hour is $293. So skipping a lecture that meets three times per week costs you about $18.30. Skipping a three-credit class that only meets twice per week costs you about $27.40. Someone could buy three to four fast food meals with $18. They could treat themselves to a nice dinner out on Massachusetts Street or take a couple trips to the movies. About $27 could pay for a new top or, with a few more dollars, a new KU snapback hat. Michael Ciscos, a senior from Olathe,

said that he never really skips class anymore because he can’t afford to miss. He said that if he had that $27.40 to spend on anything, he would spend it on gourmet food or liquor. Annual tuition for a first-time freshman in 2012 who is not a resident of Kansas is $22,860. The cost per credit hour is $762. If a student were to skip a class that meets three times per week, it would cost them about $47.60. Skipping a three-credit class that only meets twice per week costs about $71.40. For $47, a student could pay for about nine fast-food meals. Someone could take their boyfriend or girlfriend on a nice date with $47. A student could even buy a good quality phone case with $47. But instead of using that money to buy something extra, it’s wasted on skipping class. Kayla Smith, a freshman from Rosemount, Minn., said that she usually skips class to finish homework due for a class later in the day. She also said that if she’s going home for the weekend, she may skip class in order to stay there longer. “If I have a test or homework due, I won’t skip,” Smith said. “But if I have nothing due

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and something due in another class, I usually skip it.” Smith said she did not realize skipping a class that meets three times per week costs her about $47. If she had her choice on what to spend that $47 dollars on, she said she would probably buy new clothes. Marian McCoy, a freshman from Lincoln, Neb., said she has only skipped one class this year because she went out of

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town. McCoy said that the factors that play a role in her decision to skip or not are the attendance policy of the class and knowing whether they will be covering important information that day. “I know school costs so much, but it’s interesting seeing it split up by class,” McCoy said.

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Annual tuition: $8,790 Cost per credit hour: $293 3-hour lecture: $879 Skipping one class that meets three times per week: about $18.30 Skipping one class that meets twice per week: about $27.40

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Annual tuition: $20,842 Cost per credit hour: $694.75 3-hour lecture: $2,084.25 Skipping one class that meets three times per week: about $43.40 Skipping one class that meets twice per week: about $65.10 — KU Office of Admissions

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Don’t forget to save some of that cash money MARSHALL SCHMIDT mschmidt@kansan.com

For students looking to get the most out of their paychecks, here are five money management tips from William Lewis, professor of personal finance.

MAKE A BUDGET

Making a budget is as easy as listing planned income and expenses each month and making sure they balance, Lewis said. “Use a budget as a guideline for what you can spend, and what you could or should save,� Lewis said.

BUILD CREDIT

To have a good credit score in order to take out car or house loan someday, students need to build credit. The easiest way for students, Lewis said, is to

open a credit card and pay it off each month. “Paying off a credit card is a record that you do what you say you’re going to do,� Lewis said.

eraging an eight percent annual return, the money doubles in nine years, Lewis said. “Let your money be working for you while you work,� Lewis said.

SAVE MONEY AND HAVE TIME ON YOUR SIDE

PROTECT YOURSELF

After building up a six month cash reserve for emergencies, saving 15 percent of each paycheck is a good rule of thumb, Lewis said. “One thing students have is time on their side to build up their savings,� Lewis said.

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ORIENTAITON FROM PAGE 13 provide that experience for others as well and get them integrated in KU tradition and community.� Karr hopes to promote cultural awareness and understanding among incoming freshmen. “I believe that my studies and experiences in world culture are going to be helpful,� she said. “As a new student, one of the most shocking aspects of attending a large university can be the differentiating world views. I look to promote a culture of acceptance and growth, and understanding how other cultures work will be a great advantage for this.� Although the application for orientation assistants is closed, applications for Hawk Link Guides and Peer Educators are still available. Those interested in becoming Hawk Link Guides can apply through the Office of Multicultural Experience, and those interested in being a Peer Educator can apply with the Undergraduate Advising Center.

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Ad Astra wins Student Senate election EMMA LEGAULT

elegault@kansan.com It wasn’t that Ad Astra presidential candidate Marcus Tetwiler was too overconfident or calling the election early, but before the results rolled in at 6:32 p.m. on Thursday, Tetwiler thought that the record-high 25-percent voter turnout was in itself a victory for the party as well as the University. “We already have won,” Tetwiler said. The unofficial announcement that Ad Astra had won the Student Senate election, which was released from the Kansan Twitter, confirmed Tetwiler’s statement. Cheers erupted and tears were shed as candidates embraced and celebrated with the news that their hard work had paid off. For a campaign focused on inclusion and diversity, the individuals in the room demonstrated the tight-knit bond that Ad Astra hopes to bring to Student Senate and

the student population. With the victory, Tetwiler, a junior from Paola, and Emma Halling, a junior from Elkhart, Ind., will fill their respective titles as student body president and vice president next fall. “I’m ready to get some work done. I’m ready to actually do what we promised to do. I’m ready to look at our platforms and work as hard as we can to get those done,” Tetwiler said. “We have a mandate from the student body to get work done. It’s bigger than myself; it’s bigger than Ad Astra. It’s a victory for our University. Our University won tonight; our University is going to win next year.” Although they both said they were running on few hours of sleep, Tetwiler and Halling thought the experience was exhausting but also immersive and encouraging.

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ASHLIEGH LEE/KANSAN Marcus Tetwiler, a senior from Paola, and Emma Halling, a senior from Elkhart, Ind., will begin their roles as Student Senate president and vice president respectively in the fall.

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22 SENATE FROM PAGE 21 “There are so many people on campus who got excited about something that didn’t exist a year ago and really believed in it,” Halling said. The process taught Halling that she could step up and fill a role that she hadn’t always been comfortable in. “I honestly never thought that I could be a spokesperson, that I could be on the top of anything,” Halling said. “I always thought I was a behind-the-scenes person.” They gave credit to the determination and steadfastness of members of their campaign and the support of those who weren’t directly involved. With one in four students casting a vote this year, Ad Astra’s goal of increasing voter turnout has already been met. “There were people who we never touched as a campaign who sat in a dorm room and read things and said, ‘you know what, I identify with this, and I am empowered enough to vote,’” Halling

said. “For that kid who I don’t know to vote is amazing.” Soon after hearing of the party victory, Clinton Webb, a freshman from Leawood and a new representative for the freshmen and sophomores in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, saw his name on the list. He described the moment as euphoric. To him, Ad Astra means family. “It’s been amazing; it’s been stressful,” Webb said. “I’ve met a lot of awesome people.” Ashlie Koehn, a sophomore non-traditional student senator from Burns said the victory was an accumulation of months of hard work, but it doesn’t stop there. She said she’s looking forward to passionately representing her constituents. “We’re such a diverse group with so many different needs than the regular student population,” Koehn said. “I would love to make sure that Student Senate is able to cater to that a little bit more than they have been in the past.”

This is the reason for the campaign’s success, said Halling. “Every person in this campaign took ownership and said ‘this is my Student Senate,’” Halling said. “And that’s what it’s all about.” During the campaign, Tetwiler stressed his desire for an open Senate and giving every student an opportunity to engage. “If anyone at the University wants to come in and meet myself or Emma or the Student Senate, our doors are open, please come in,” Tetwiler said. “We want our experience of Student Senate to be something that everyone at our University is engaged in, and we want it to be a democratic experience where everyone can feel a part of it.” As the group hugged, rock chalk chanted and yelled in relief and exhilaration, one member was heard above all, reminding them that they now have the power to make the University better. And that’s exactly what Tetwiler has in mind. “I want everyone to feel like their voice

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‘A COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS’

RHIANNON ROSAS/KANSAN George Li, a senior from Kansas City, Mo., studies before an Ablehawks and Allies meeting.

Ablehawks and Alies group works to address accessibility issues on campus EMMA LEGAULT

elegault@kansan.com It takes courage to find your voice. It’s a lifelong process, and for some it can be incredibly challenging. Elizabeth Boresow has come a long way already. A senior from Overland Park studying music therapy, Boresow enjoys spending time with friends at her residence hall,

where she is known by her nickname, “EB,” plays piano for Wesley KU and loves tutoring other students in calculus (“It’s so much fun,” she said). She has an internship with Lawrence Public Schools as part of her major, but she enjoys taking classes outside of that, like basketball. She’s cares about her role as president of the student group AbleHawks and Allies. Boresow is also a student with autism. She’s among the 700 students on campus

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Rasnak said that students must learn to be vocal about their needs once in college. “We have a process, but the student has to initiate that process,” she said. “We make it as easy as we can, we have an online request form, we’ll contact the faculty member, but nevertheless, the student has to become a good self-advocate to talk to faculty about what they need.” The AAAC provides services and accommodations in classrooms, housing and transportation. These include alternative rooms and extended time for testing, alternative texts, such as Braille and sign language interpretation. Students who identify and provide documentation of a disability can confidentially disclose their information with the AAAC, which acts as a liaison between the student and faculty to provide appropriate accommodations.

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Preston Brown, a junior from Wichita, is legally blind. He originally attended the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts to study acting before transferring to

the KU School of Business. With the help of a cane and seeing-eye dog, Brown said he gets around campus and the community easily. “I lived in New York City for six months out of high school by myself, so I really don’t understand the concept of a challenge,” he said. “Nothing really holds me back.” Although some students are confident in their coping strategies coming into college and don’t feel a need to identify themselves with the office, Rasnak said those who do choose to seek accommodations have an opportunity to make a difference. “Their presence in a classroom really exposes everyone in the classroom to the ability part of that equation,” she said. “It helps everyone focus on the ability of that person to participate, to be an active participant, to serve in a leadership role.” Brown said he considers himself a “trailblazer” at the University. “When I went to New York City, I was the first legally blind student in the conservatory. Going through the business school, I’ve definitely been some of my professor’s

first legally blind student,” he said. “Hopefully I provide an enjoyable learning opportunity.” However, Brown said it’s helpful to be aware of possible accommodations coming into college. Having been part of an Individualized Educational Plan throughout school, Brown knew he needed a reduced distraction room and scribe to read exams aloud. He takes notes and downloads textbooks on a Victor Reader Stream device. “If you know what you need, KU has great resources to get you what you need,” Brown said. As their academic career progresses, Rasnak is hopeful that resources continue to benefit students. “We are here to help them through the process, but we are definitely hoping as they go through this processes class after class, semester after semester, they’re figuring out how they’re going to be dealing with these issues because most of these disabilities aren’t going to go away,” she said. “They’re lifetime conditions.”

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RHIANNON ROSAS/KANSAN Amanda Thompson, junior, talks with the group about their upcoming relay event. AbleHawks and allies is a group that brings everyone together and raises support for others on campus.

ABLEHAWKS FROM PAGE 26 *** Since coming to the University, Boresow has embraced becoming a self-advocate. The academics came easy, she said, but the daily living skills, sleeping in a new place and talking to new people, have been challenges she’s overcome gradually. She said she has needed accommodations in the classroom, such as needing to sit in a certain spot, finding a suitable group for group projects and helping her teachers understand her situation. “A lot of people have the misunderstanding that an accommodation is an advantage,” she said. “It’s just to level the playing field.” Transitioning from high school to college involves more work on the part of the student to be successful. Boresow said the accommodations in college are meant to give students a chance to succeed. Throughout high school, Boresow felt more comfortable writing rather than giving a vocal presentation. Her Communications 130 class required for her major was one of the most difficult she’s had to take. “I didn’t really get the opportunity to practice giving speeches throughout my public school education just because I wasn’t capable, or it wasn’t a good way for me to communicate,” she said. “So I would always write a paper or do something else instead.” With the help of her TA, she completed the class and gained self-perspective. “I’m in college, I’m expected to do college work, and I can,” she said. “There are just some ways I’m a more efficient and effective contributor than others.” Making connections with colleagues

within her tight-knit music therapy major is one thing Boresaw struggles with in college. “I wanted to be friends with them because we had those group projects or I needed help with homework, and I just didn’t know how to do that and there was no one to help me with that,” she said. “I love and respect them but we’re acquaintances, and I wish we were more than that.” Boresow said she also struggles relating to others outside of the classroom. She said she doesn’t enjoy going to large parties because it can be too loud for her and she isn’t always familiar with the popular slang. “I’ve embraced that, the fact that I am clueless and people will be laughing, and I’ll start laughing because they’re laughing,” she said. “But I don’t know what’s go ing on, and that’s okay with me.” George Li, a senior from Overland Park, uses a wheelchair. He said he sometimes feels anxiety about being able to maneuver among large groups. “That was an issue when I went out to Mass Street last year after the Final Four game,” he said. “It was pretty crazy out there, and I still enjoyed it, but part of me was still like, ‘How am I going to get around this huge crowd?’” Li has Duchene muscular dystrophy, a degenerative and progressive disease that results in muscle weakness and loss. Unlike Boresow, the accommodations he needs are mostly physical, such as lowered light switches, clothing racks and counters in his dorm room, and tables at the proper height in his classrooms to comfortably fit his wheelchair. In a typical morning, Li transfers himself from his bed to a manual wheelchair and then to a motorized one to “roll to class.” He

has to take precautions if there is inclement weather by wrapping the power controller in a plastic bag. “There was one time where I actually did forget to do that. It was night and I was going up the hill. I made it up the hill, and then the chair stalled. So I started going through my phone and finding people to help me push,” Li said. “We made it. We had to dry the chair out with a gigantic fan we borrowed from the desk.” Despite his reliance on a wheelchair to get around, Li said he isn’t hindered socially. “I feel like the classmates that I have pretty much don’t see me as any different than other people,” he said. Accessibility on campus is something that most people don’t think about, but once it’s brought into the public light it holds influence. Since she’s been here, Boresow has seen accessibility on campus change for the better, and credits AbleHawks’ involvement with bringing it to public attention. “We’ve got a group of positive people who are willing to collaborate with the administration here,” she said. One drastic shift she noticed recently was

the parking signs, which now read “accessible parking” rather than “handicapped parking.” “That’s a little stupid thing, but it’s not. It shows that there’s an attitude shift that’s happened here and people are starting to say ‘Yeah, we care,’” Boresow said. The changes will not only benefit students and faculty, but visiting alumni, parents and prospective students. “It’s not just about us, it’s about a greater community,” she said. Interacting with students who identify as having a disability is something rarely talked about and little understood. Boresow said she encourages others to ask questions but also to be sensitive to certain words and situations. The choice of revealing a disability is a personal one, but Boresow said awareness of oneself is essential in living with a disability. “The most important thing you can do is know your own strengths and weaknesses and be able to communicate those with others,” she said.

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The Big Event: Giving back to the Lawrence community HANNAH BARLING hbarling@kansan.com

Burton Gepford moved into his house a year and a half ago. After taking two days to build a new fence with a couple of family members, he knew that the fence needed to be stained. Gepford was one of hundreds of people who received help from students, faculty and staff volunteers of the University. About 35 volunteers helped Gepford stain his wood fence. He said that is was fun hearing everyone talk and collaborate to get a project done. “A big thank you goes out to them because I can’t imagine getting it done by myself,” Gepford said. KU Memorial Unions hosted its third annual Big Event on Saturday. The Big Event is a full day of service from members of the University volunteering at various sites around the community.

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Participation has increased drastically since the first year of the Big Event. In 2011, about 500 volunteers completed projects at 80 job sites in Lawrence neighborhoods. Last year, 2,000 volunteers performed tasks at 200 job sites. This year had the largest participation rate so far with 3,000 volunteers at 400 job sites. Lauren Reinhart, a senior from Kansas City, Mo., was The Big Event’s executive director this year. She said they added 30 committee members this year and pushed harder to get the word out. “There’s no other organization like this on campus that brings all students together,” Reinhart said. She said that you don’t have to sign up in teams and individuals can get to know others while working with the community. “It’s unique,” Reinhart said. “There’s nothing else like it at this scale.” Gepford used to work fore the University and has participated in several volunteer

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GEORGE LEE/KANSAN Over 3,000 students, faculty, and staff participated in the Big Event last year. Participants got out into the community and worked to clean up yards and beautify Lawrence. and outreach programs in the past. He said that he’s ecstatic for The Big Event because it helps the community out with projects and it’s been a great event for the University. He said that this is one of the few times he’s gotten the help because he’s usually the one giving it. “People always feel better about giving than receiving,” Gepford said. “You look at a project that you just did and get an overall joy from it.” Trace Bowen, a freshman from Hutchinson, helped paint a fence at one of the day’s locations. Bowen volunteered after he heard about The Big Event through one of his fraternity brothers and said he wanted to do it for the good of the cause. “It was good seeing the person helping also and getting involved with us,” Bowen said. A group of about 15 girls from the Chi Omega sorority helped paint a fence and wooden benches, moved dirt and picked up leaves at the Haskell Catholic Campus Center. The project took about four hours to complete. Katie Krska, a freshman from Olathe, said it was a good grounding experience because sometimes projects like this take a while and

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it’s easy to underestimate the time. She said seeing how appreciative they were was rewarding because usually jobs like this take several hours. “All of us are very thankful that someone organized something like this for us to do,” Krska said.

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HANNAH WISE/KANSAN Batton twirler Shannon Livengood performs along side the Marching Jayhawks before the start of the football game in 2012. She won the U.S. Intercollegiate and National High School Baton Twirling Championship.

Twirling her way to success JENNA JAKOWATZ

jjakowatz@kansan.com Shannon Livengood, a sophomore from Clay Center, will step on to Memorial Stadium’s field this fall to perform as the 2013 national collegiate champion in baton twirling. “I am currently the only twirler at KU. I twirl at every football game and pregame with the Marching Jayhawks,” Livengood said. “I’ve also twirled at women’s soccer games, women’s basketball games, and at halftime for a men’s basketball game in January.” On Feb. 3, Livengood won the U.S. Intercollegiate and National High School Baton Twirling Championship held in Liberty, Mo. Out of five events, Livengood took first place in Collegiate Freestyle and 2-Baton, second

place in Collegiate Solo, and third place in Collegiate Fight Song and 3-Baton. Her score totals in the five events added up to give her an overall first place finish. “It’s a great achievement,” Livengood said. “I competed last year and got third. Winning overall as a sophomore is amazing, and representing KU is a great feeling.” Livengood has been twirling since she was 4 years old and has been with her coach Koralea Slagle since she was 5 or 6 years old. “She is always messing with the baton,” Slagle said of Livengood. “This was a great win for her because usually she does much better with a large crowd. This was special because she did really well in all of her events.” Livengood represented the University in competition, with some of her championship

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Batton twirler Shannon Livengood is the only twirler for the Marching Jayhawks. This year she represented KU at a national twirling competition in which she twirled to the University fight song. points coming from her performance in the Collegiate Fight Song category, during which she twirls to the University’s fight song. Livengood, the NCABT (National Coalition for the Advancement of Baton Twirling), and twirlers around the country are trying to get baton twirling recognized as a collegiate sport. Although Livengood is a member of the Marching Jayhawks, she competed with no financial support from the University. “She was representing KU, but was not financially supported by KU,” Slagle said. Dr. Matthew Smith, Director of the Marching Jayhawks, believes that Livengood’s national championship gives the Marching Jayhawks the recognition it deserves and will attract more performers in the years to come. “Her national championship helps to ensure that future twirlers recognize that KU is a great place to feature their talents, and gives us a sense of pride in her accomplishments,” Smith said. Smith also said that Livengood is a vital part of every Marching Jayhawks perfor-

mance. “Shannon serves an important role in the visual component of the band,” Smith said. “Along with our color guard, she helps to present the pageantry and tradition of a large university marching band. A twirler must connect with the crowd, from the first row of seats to the last, and I believe that Shannon has a unique gift for that.” Livengood’s parents, Jeff and Betty Livengood, were not able to watch their daughter perform but were ecstatic to hear the good news. “Every time she performs, my heart melts. I cried when I heard she won; I was so excited for her,” Betty Livengood said. “She really loves KU and she’s really enjoyed representing the University.” Livengood plans to continue twirling for the University for the next two years and hopes to eventually start her own teaching program and studio for future twirlers.

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A Jayhawk competes as Miss Kansas EMMA LEGAULT

elegault@kansan.com For hundreds of young girls around the country, competing in the Miss America pageant in front of an audience of millions is a dream for the future. For Sloane Lewis, it became a reality. Lewis, a junior from Norwich, began her pageant career in high school. As one of five girls in her graduating class in a town of 491, she saw pageants as an opportunity to make friends. Being from a small town, Lewis chose to come to the University to explore new opportunities. She became involved in Alpha Chi Omega sorority, holding the dual position of Vice President and Recruitment Chair, and was also a Greek Ambassador. “A lot of my fun times have come from being a member there,” Lewis said. Lewis’ journey to the 2012 Miss America pageant started with competing for a local title in Leavenworth County. After winning and being crowned Miss Wooded Hills in October 2011, she was eligible to compete in the Miss Kansas pageant the following June. She said the Miss Kansas win was completely unexpected. “I kind of thought I had the image of what Miss Kansas was supposed to be, and I didn’t think I was that at all,” Lewis said. “But I was one hundred percent Sloane and they still picked me.” As Miss Kansas, Lewis built her platform around empowering at-risk youth. Her cousin was placed in several foster homes and was living with Lewis and her family when he committed suicide last November. His story and his passing have been driving influences for her to share his message with youth in similar circumstances. In addition to her involvement in CASA, Youthville and the Urban League of Kansas, she has been able to travel around the state to speak to audiences at high schools, middle schools and juvenile detention centers. “I talk to them about setting their own goals, defining their future, de-

fining who they are,” Lewis said. Lewis wants to be able to give back to those who need a boost of positivity in their lives. “They come from these horrible situations and don’t feel like they have a future,” Lewis said. “As Miss Kansas, I want to tell them that they do have a future, and it doesn’t have to be their past.” On Jan. 12, Lewis made her way onto the Miss America pageant stage in Las Vegas, Nev. However, the journey wasn’t as smooth and glamorous as it appeared on television. In the weeks and months before the national competition, Lewis prepared by working out, practicing her talent routine on piano, rehearsing with mock interviews and constantly watching the news to keep on top of current events. During the week of the pageant, on top of being nervous for the preliminary interview, she was battling the flu the day before. Lewis also said her swimsuit broke and her evening gown was too big, forcing her to switch into a gown that she had no experience wearing. Despite these setbacks, she said she was still excited to be a part of the Miss America experience. As she prepares to return to KU in the summer and looks at the possibility of attending law school in 2014, her experience in the pageant and as Miss Kansas will be something that she treasures and hopes that others can take something from. “I think the most important thing to keep in perspective is you only have one opportunity to fulfill your dreams,” Lewis

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elegault@kansan.com As game time approaches in the Fieldhouse, they raise their instruments and prepare to deliver the first few notes of their trademark song, “Sounds of Summer.” Although the basketball players will take center stage, it’s showtime for these supporting roles, too. Throughout the game, the crowd sings, claps and jumps along to the fight song, classics like “Sweet Caroline” and “Hey Jude,” and interpretations of recent hits such as Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop.” However, come tournament time, the men’s basketball pep band adjusts to new atmospheres, new crowds and a slightly different job. “We go from being the entertainment in the Fieldhouse to being the student section for tournament games,” Colin Lohrenz said. Lohrenz, a Lawrence senior, plays tenor trombone for the band. Growing up in Lawrence, he watched as fellow high school classmates gained national exposure during games when they came to play at the University. He followed suit and joined the basketball pep band to mix two of his biggest interests: music and sports. Members of the Marching Jayhawks are able to audition for the pep band before the season starts. While most of the members play together at home games, only 30 members are selected to travel with the team to tournament games based on a point system relating to attendance and section seat placement. “We usually try not to distract the team and staff if we are fortunate to travel with the team,” Lohrenz said. “We’ve run into the players hanging out around the tournament sites. Kevin Young is always fun to catch up with.” However, it’s a relationship built on distance and focus. “The players and coaches usually say hi, but they have a job to do and so do we,” said Marina Hague, a junior from Overland Park who plays trumpet. “We travel with them, but we don’t

really interact,” drummer Chris Carter said. “I think the players and coaches appreciate what we do, but they don’t really acknowledge it. They’ve got more important things to do.” Carter, a junior from Lawrence, was drawn to the band because of his strong musical upbringing. He began playing piano at age three and drums at 13. Thanks to his love for Kansas basketball, Allen Fieldhouse and Travis Barker of Blink-182, he was determined to be a part of the basketball band. “My drum teacher was actually the drummer in the band at the time,” he TRAVIS YOUNG/KANSAN said, “so from the mo- Kansas band plays before the match against the North Carolina Tar Heels Sunday , March 24, at the Sprint Center for the ment I started playing third round of the NCAA Tournament Championship. drums, I wanted to be in the basketball band.” band off of it. So, we play our best and needs our help, we take it up a notch.” Aside from having In his first year with the band, Kaul has months to memorize the music and a few bring our energy to really amp the place up. ” only had the experience of tournament rehearsals in the weeks leading up to it, As any Kansas basketball fan knows, play close to home at the Sprint Center. Carter and Hague said they were comforttournament time is a frenzy of emotion. He said the change of venue to Arlington, able going into the Big 12 tournament. “We know the music, we know the drill, As the action escalates, the band must stay Texas for the Sweet 16 is something he is in sync with the energy of the game and looking forward to. we perform,” Hague said. “The Big 12 Tournament was a great “We approach each game with the same the crowd while simultaneously concentrating on the music. experience, ” he said. “There is definitely expectations as we do for any other,” Car“The intensity fuels our fire,” Stephen a different atmosphere than games at the ter said. “That way, when we get to a big game, we’re already pretty confident that Meiller, a junior from Norman, Okla. who Phog because no venue in the country can plays mellophone said. compare to that, but Kansas City is close we’re going to look and sound great.” “That’s when the good pep bands realenough, that is almost a de facto home Lohrenz said the band has a few unorthodox preparation methods to bring ly separate themselves from the others,” game.” Carter said. “A good pep band can take the Although a win is desirable, no matter the energy before tournament games. energy from the stadium and amplify it for what the score is at the end of the final “We have a couple of rituals we have to their fans, while a bad pep band can kill buzzer, the band is unconditionally supdo, including hog-calling and drinking a the energy of a stadium by playing a song portive. lot of caffeine to get us jacked,” he said. “Our job is to cheer on the team and The country watches as the rivalries un- at the wrong time.” Philip Kaul, a freshman from De Soto, provide a great atmosphere,” Hague said. fold on the court, but Carter said the comsaid the band benefits from the excitement “We are huge fans, so we just do our thing petition extends beyond that. and play music.” “There is as much a battle of the bands of power-packed games. “I actually think close or difficult games as there is a battle on the court between improve the band’s energy level and playthe teams,” he said. “We want to prove KU ing, ” he said. “When we know the team has the best team on the court and the best

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Robert Czyz, a senior from Chicago, didn’t look quite right for the part of emcee for Jayhawk Jhalak, the South Asian Student Association’s annual talent show. Czyz’s emcee counterpart, Viraj Amin, a recent graduate from Shawnee, even joked that Czyz was the first white emcee the talent show has had. Even though Czyz doesn’t have any South Asian heritage, he has been attending the talent show since he was a freshman to experience a culture he wouldn’t normally be exposed to. “You get to experience a different culture, hear different music and learn from it,” Czyz said. Czyz first learned about the event through Amin because the two were roommates his freshman year. Amin was a member of the South Asian Student Association for the four years he attended the University and is still active in the group today. “This is an opportunity for people to see a different style of music, fashion, dance and culture that you wouldn’t normally see,” Amin said. Jayhawk Jhalak invited performers of all types to showcase their talents to an audience at the Lawrence Arts Center Sunday afternoon. Seema Patel, a junior from Topeka,

was one of those performers. Patel is a member of KU Jeeva, a competitive fusion dance team. KU Jeeva closed out the talent show with one choreographed piece featuring several different styles of dance mixed together. Patel performed in last year’s talent show and said this year’s had a much larger turnout. Patel was pleased with the larger number because it meant that more people were exposed to a different culture. “Jayhawk Jhalak is important because in America, we all come from different backgrounds,” Patel said. “This is a way to keep our culture alive.” The show opened with the Lawrence Ki Lailas, a freshman dance team, and then led into dance ensemble Papu Ki Lauv Story, and then singer Anjeli Ravi. The fashion show that followed Ravi featured fashion styles popular in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. After a short intermission, there were two singing acts and three more dance acts to round out the afternoon. All of the dance performers wore South Asian attire. This was Czyz’s first year as an emcee for the event, and he said the talent show has grown immensely from when he first saw it as a freshman. “It left a great first impression on me, and that’s why I keep coming back,” Czyz said.

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KANSAN FILE PHOTO From left to right: Sam Kovzan, sophomore from Leawood, and Tansey Schoonover, freshman from Roswel, Ga., work on speeches for their communication class while Emily Pfeifer, freshman from Hays, studies biology. Kovzan said they had been camping for about 30 minutes when several basketball players came out for a press conference.

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You don’t need a tent to camp at Allen Fieldhouse, but having a little bit of luck is required. The night’s electric atmosphere after the first home basketball game slowly fades to fatigue as groups clad in their sweats and pajamas assemble at 6 a.m. in the massive, yet empty, gym. One by one, a man with a megaphone beckons cleverly named groups down to draw numbers. A collective groan is heard as the elusive “1” emerges. Frustration and disappointment exist for anything past 100. This gathering, known as “lottery” is the beginning of a hectic, often intense tradition known as camping. Groups of up to 30 members show up in the early morning after a long night of cheering to determine the order of entrance at the next home game. The order is recorded and posted on a sheet that hangs on the door. Camping starts immediately after and continues until 10 p.m. or a vote by groups to suspend camping passes. It continues each day, weekdays starting at 6 a.m. and weekends at 8 a.m. until doors open at the game. A group will commonly keep a schedule of when each member has a camping shift. Depending on the group, these shifts can be 20 minutes to more than

@KU_BBallCamping Follow this account for updates on camping events Check out the official camping rules here two hours spent sitting in the Allen Fieldhouse lobby. Some groups suggest bringing a pillow or homework to stay busy and prevent boredom. When a member shows up for their shift, it’s important they let the previous camper know they’ve arrived and that it’s safe to leave. Roll is called periodically throughout the day to make sure a member from each group is present. If there’s no answer, the group is crossed off the list and those next in line take their position. Two hours before game time, up to 15 members of the group gather outside in a loosely defined line to await final roll call. Each is allowed to save one seat once inside the Fieldhouse. Gametime arrives, madness ensues and come 6 a.m., they’ll gather to do it all over again.

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Student athletes juggle classes and sports EMILY DONOVAN

edonovan@kansan.com As prime-time television networks prepare to broadcast the NCAA Final Four, teams practice drills, blocks and passes. However, the Jayhawks’ successes extend well past the defeat at Cowboys Stadium last weekend. While fans’ lucky T-shirts and thunderous chanting cheer on athletics, student athletes balance their time between sports and tests, assignments and readings. Inside Higher Ed, an online news publication, squares off university education programs. After the NCAA releases the second brackets, teams face off not on the court but in the classroom. The annual academic bracket compares teams’ Academic Progress Rates, a scale the NCAA uses to monitor eligibility. This year, the Kansas men’s basketball team placed second, with a perfect APR of 1,000.

Insider's Guide Student athletes have a higher graduation rate of 85 percent. Student athletes work with tutors every day to maintain grades while they are in season. “That shows you how much emphasis we put on the academic side of the student-athlete ratio,” said Jim Marchiony, Associate Athletics Director of Communications and Media Relations. In 2012, student athletes had a fouryear graduation rate of 85 percent, which is higher than the University-wide average of 37 percent. Marchiony believes that this is partially due to University support and largely due to athletes’ natural competitiveness and the University’s policy of recruiting student athletes who are motivated to succeed behind a desk as well as in a work out. “We all push each other,” said Ashlyn Midyett. “It’s a competitive nature to see who can do the best during practice, during competitions and also in the classroom.” Midyett, a senior from Olathe studying exercise science, was recruited for the women’s rowing team out of high school.

41 The NCAA Division I varsity rowing team is scholarship-only, meaning that each of the 60 rowers receives an athletic scholarship ranked by seniority that includes athletic gear, books, tuition or housing. Midyett gets as much work done as possible between classes, as every day is sandwiched by a 6 to 8 a.m. and a 5 to 7 p.m. practice. “It takes some getting used to,” Midyett said. “As a freshman I was overwhelmed because I didn’t know what to expect for the load of college courses and I had no idea how to balance it. Now, as a senior, it’s easy because time management has become second nature to me.” The NCAA requires athletes to enroll in at least 12 credit hours and to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0. On top of the 20 hours a week in the weight room or on the water at the boathouse, Midyett spends eight hours a week in optional night tutoring for her biochemistry and physics classes. “In general, expectations are very clear that every student is supposed to keep up with coursework regardless of what’s go-

ing on outside of the classroom,” said Associate Athletics Director Paul Buskirk. The Athletics Department focuses on getting the students in close contact with instructors and helping them balance athletics with academics. Letters are sent through student athletes to instructors that include potential conflicts at the beginning of the semester. “I’ve always had really flexible professors who support athletes,” said Leawood senior Devin Wiegers. “They respond in a timely manner and help you organize when to take your test, if you can turn stuff in early or if you can turn it in afterwards.” Wiegers is earning her master’s degree in business and runs 55 to 60 miles a week in training for the cross country and track and field teams. When competing at away tournaments, an academic counsellor and even occasionally tutors travel with each team to put together study hours between meetings, practices and games. Per instructor convenience, student athletes take conflicting exams before or after

away games or have an academic member of the athletics staff or of the destination university’s staff serve as a proctor so the athlete can take the exam at the same time as other students in the class. “They can’t postpone work when they’re on the road,” Buskirk said. “They’re writing papers, they’re preparing for exams.They can’t put the coursework aside or these few weeks in March will be absolutely brutal when they get back.” The University, Buskirk said, pushes students to prioritize both academics and athletics, even if only one is televised. “The most important thing to succeed in coursework has no magic to it,” Buskirk said. “You’ve got to be in class, you have to be in close communication with your instructors and you have to work really hard. And those are the expectations that we have for our students.”

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Students choose service over partying during breaks JENNA JAKOWATZ

jjakowatz@kansan.com Kaitlyn Hilgers will not be boarding a cruise to the Caribbean for spring break. She will not be traveling home to San Diego to lie on the beach or visit Shamu at Sea World. She will not even be staying in Lawrence to sleep in, hang out with friends and relax. Instead, on the Saturday after classes end, Hilgers, a junior, will be squishing herself and her few belongings into a van with six other students — whom she recently met — to begin a nine-hour drive north to Felton, Minn., which lies 30 miles northwest of Fargo, N.D. Felton has a population of 177 and an average high temperature of 35 degrees in March. Needless to say, it has no beach, no Sea World or any other luxuries one usually associates with spring break.

Hilgers is dedicating her vacation to something else: service. She will be working with Riding on Angels’ Wings, a horse therapy camp for kids and young adults. She is volunteering through Alternative Breaks, a University program run by undergraduate students that sends participants all over the country to volunteer with different organizations. The group has many fall, winter, spring and summer programs in locations like Des Moines, Iowa, and Austin, Texas. If you don’t want to go too far, they also have alternative weekend breaks around Lawrence and Kansas City. “I would like to be able to learn and do something that not only helps me, but also helps other people as well,” Hilgers said. “And it is such an awesome way to meet some great KU students that I nor-

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Members of the 2012 Wesley KU group went to Heifer Ranch in Arkansas to learn about the efforts to eradicate hunger. The group will send 17 members to Wichita to learn about human trafficking this spring break.

ALTBREAKS FROM PAGE 42 Hilgers has been involved with Alternative Breaks twice before; she has traveled to volunteer in Florida and in Minneapolis. She said that this would definitely not be her last AB trip. “Alternative Breaks was amazing and life changing,” she said. “It has provided me with many different opportunities, and I have learned so much from the trips I have been on.” Mike Marcus, a sophomore from Shawnee, will also be serving others on his break. He and other students involved with Wesley KU will be in Wichita working with organizations that are fighting against human trafficking. Seventeen members of the group will go to Wichita with the mission to learn about the victims of human trafficking and how to advocate for these victims. “Wichita is fifth on the list of human trafficking hotspots in the country,” Marcus said. “When we first learned about the trip, we were blown away that

this is somewhere so close to home.” “Wesley KU wanted to help locally. When we were researching nearby places to help, we happened upon some organizations in Wichita that were focused on assisting people in these circumstances,” Marcus said. Campus minister Kara Eidson leads Wesley KU, a United Methodist campus ministry, and decided on Wichita and human trafficking as a mission because the issue affects Kansans. Eidson said they will be working with other organizations during the break, as well, including The Oz, a homeless shelter for young people. Eidson and Marcus agree that it is important to focus on local places. “It is a major issue within our own state,” Eidson said. “Trafficking is not just happening in other countries, but also right in our own backyard.”

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Women in ROTC explore new paths in military EMILY DONOVAN

edonovan@kansan.com Members of the University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps are reconsidering their career paths as the U.S. Department of Defense opens options for women. Brittany Simek, a freshman from Leavenworth and one of 23 female cadets in ROTC, had previously been interested in joining the military police. Now that more positions in the Army will be available for her, she is considering joining the infantry. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced last week that women will be allowed to serve in front-line infantry positions by Jan. 2016. A 1994 Pentagon policy previously barred women from being assigned for duty below the brigade level. In short, Panetta’s announcement will allow women in the military to enter the infantry and elite commando units. Military services may seek exceptions to the policy if they believe any positions must remain male-only. “It’s definitely an eye-opener,” Simek said. “I think it’s life-changing.” Opening these military positions to women will grant them more career opportunities. Without infantry or commando experience, women have had difficulty earning promotions to high military rank and being trained for certain military situations. “Many women have fought in combat but they don’t necessarily receive the same training as men,” said freshman cadet Brittany Mesa. “Even though they end up in the same situation, they aren’t given the same training. That’s just as much of a disadvantage and it just doesn’t seem right.” The positions being opened to women include more than just the soldiers who are sent out on the front line. Sophomores Susan Mohrbacher and Kendall Gregg, pre-nursing and pre-medicine majors respectively, are more likely to pursue medicine than combat. Each infantry battalion includes a Medical Corps officer who runs a troop aid station. Previously, only male officers could hold this position—making life and death decisions for wounded soldiers im-

mediately after they are injured. With Defense Secretary Panetta’s release, women can enter down this career path. Despite the initial, temporary intimidation of entering a field of study that’s typically seen as a man’s profession, Cadet Mohrbacher has found respect and camaraderie between her fellow cadets. The male cadets treat her as if they were her big brothers, she said. “It’s not as big of a deal as you would think,” Mohrbacher said. “As long as you get your job done and you do it well and you work well with other people, I feel like people usually respect you and will be respectful.” That mutual respect is no surprise. The military, said Master Sergeant Chad Brown, is a system where people must earn their positions. He brings that view to ROTC at KU, where 20 percent of the approximately 125 students enrolled are female. On a national level, 14 percent of soldiers serving on active duty in the U.S. Army are female. “We don’t look for types of people— gender, training, color of race or anything—what we look for is that merit to be in our program,” Brown said. Brown, now KU’s Senior Military Instructor, has served in the army as first

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sergeant of an infantry company, the branch currently closed to female soldiers. On his last deployment to Iraq, he was moved to a brigade special troops company that was 30 percent female. “Any prenotions that I had prior to that were dispelled in the time that I was in that

company,” Brown said. “The army is truly a merit-based system. We award and promote people that work hard. It really is a system where it’s not who you are, it’s what you do that matters.” All members of the U.S. Army must pass a basic physical fitness test twice per year:

a two-mile run, two minutes of sit-ups and two minutes of push-ups. Standards for males require more push-ups and a faster running time than those for females. Workout standards for women at KU’s ROTC, however, are on par with men. Regular physical training lasts from 6-7 a.m. three days a week and focuses on exercises included in the fitness test as well as platoon competitions requiring teamwork. An optional Ranger detachment last from 5:30-7 a.m. five to six days a week and includes weight training and sprints. “Coming into the military, there is an aspect of being a female where you have to prove yourself, especially physically-wise,” Gregg said. “But you do form that team bond to where—after they see how hard you work and how much you want it and how much a part of the essential team you are just as they are—it doesn’t become a problem.” Cadet Simek believes that Panetta’s announcement will not only open more career opportunities to women, but eliminate the barrier between genders to help soldiers work as a one unit.

“It’s really going to bring us together,” Simek said. “And I think it’s going to make a lot of females be interested in the Army or be interested in the service.” Although the ban is lifted, women will not immediately be seen in the infantry until the training system is revised and running. Women soon to enter their military careers like the cadets at KU, said Master Sergeant Brown, will have their career options greatly broadened by these nationwide decisions from the Department of Defense. “Not to sound romantic—and I guess if you stay in the army as long as I do, you kind of feel that way about national pride and stuff like that—but these students are unbelievable,” Brown said. “I can sit you down with people who it’s really going to affect. And you can look in their eyes and say, ‘Wow, that’s a fellow Jayhawk that’s on the cutting edge of America right now in the news and potentially could be on our honor wall as a general in 30 years.’”

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