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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, JAN. 23, 2017 | VOLUME 133 ISSUE 03
THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904
Caboni top candidate to lead WKU
Contributed photo Tim Caboni, vice chancellor of public affairs
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Sarah Wright/KANSAN Protesters walk across a street in Topeka as a part of the local Women’s March. The demonstration was one of hundreds across the country following the inauguration of President Trump.
Topeka Women’s March draws 5,000 CHANDLER BOESE @Chandler_Boese
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OPEKA—The Women’s March in Topeka on Saturday afternoon drew more than 5,000 people, all of whom seemed to have a slightly different issue they were there to represent. Signs at the rally in front of the State Capitol talked about climate change, sexual assault, racism, immigration, health care, reproductive rights, LGBT issues and much more. Perhaps the most telling sign was also the most simple: “I’m pissed.” The signs weren’t the only part of the event to cover a wide spectrum of issues. Around a dozen speakers spoke to the massive crowd about local politics, racism, education, Planned Parenthood, disability rights, transgender issues and more. Even as the crowd cir-
Sarah Wright/KANSAN Protestors hold signs during the Women’s March on Topeka.
cled the Capitol Building, they were lauding different causes. Different sections of the long line chanted different calls, including “Black Lives Matter,” “Donald Trump has got to go,” “My body, my choice,” and “This is what democracy looks like.” Among all the calls, though, a message of support and solidarity seemed to ring out. Many people attending the march said their biggest goal with the event was to build a sense of togetherness among those
who felt isolated or disappointed with the nation or state.
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Today, we stand together. Today, the p–––y grabs back.” Ana Maldonado Feminist activist
University senior Riél Aurelia Latimer said she felt isolated after the election and hoped that coming
to the march would help her feel supported by others. Trish Coggins of Kansas City, Missouri, also said the amount of people who came to the women’s march will give them a greater voice. “I think it’s important to show up in person and I think it’s a great chance to speak,” Coggins said. “I think when you have a lot of people coming together, even if you don’t agree on every single thing, it’s so important to make a big point by all showing up together.” The crowd contained a huge variety of people to go with the array of signs. Some men held “#HeForShe” signs and small girls made their own “Girl Power” placards. Older women stated they were “there for their granddaughters” and women of all ages held signs for Planned Parenthood. Though many of the speeches and signs were aimed at President Donald Trump, several of the
speakers also encouraged attendees to advocate for their issues at the state and local levels as well. Activist Stephanie Mott said attendees can start making changes now by paying attention to their school board member and city council people. Elise Higgins, a Planned Parenthood lobbyist and University graduate, spoke about the need for more reproductive rights in Kansas. “Your right to choose does not stop at the state line, despite [Gov. Sam] Brownback’s best efforts,” she said in her speech. But regardless of whether it was at the local, state or federal level, the biggest thread throughout the event was a rallying cry for everyone in attendance to act on their beliefs. Ana Maldonado, a feminist activist from Topeka, concluded her speech by saying, “Today, we stand together. Today, the p–––y grabs back.”
Inclusion coordinator expands OMA services ANGIE BALDELOMAR @AngieBaldelomar
Amanda Wright, academic inclusion coordinator in the Office of Multicultural Affairs, will work on achieving two main goals this semester: make students aware that her position exists and is there to advocate for them, and to establish more connections with faculty providing solid resources for them. Wright will host open
Baxter Schanze/KANSAN Amanda Wright, the academic director for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, is looking to increase her outreach this semester.
office hours this semester twice a week for students
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to talk to her about inclusion and equity issues in
classrooms, she said. The hours will be Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9:3010:30 a.m. in her office, room 102 in the Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center. This position was created by the OMA and funded by the Student Senate. “The position was made possible due to the sustained effort of student activists across campus who drew increased attention to the need for more
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inclusive academic spaces at KU,” Precious Porras, director of the OMA, wrote in the letter announcing new developments for the position this semester. Wright said that although work in the position started last August, her role was more about assessing and listening, and following on that, she wants to make this semester more action-oriented. “I want to take that SEE OMA PAGE 2
University Vice Chancellor of Public Affairs Tim Caboni was selected Wednesday as the preferred candidate for the next president of Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, according to a WKU press release. The WKU Board of Regents will consider extending a formal offer to Caboni at its meeting on Jan. 27. Caboni is the University’s principal spokesperson, who oversees the communications and marketing efforts of the University and advocates for the University at the state legislature. He has been a vice chancellor since June 2011. If chosen, Caboni would begin July 1, 2017 and succeed WKU President Dr. Gary A. Ransdell, who is retiring this summer after 20 years. “Dr. Caboni has impressive academic credentials and brings a wealth of experience in external relations,” said Frederick A. Higdon, chair of the WKU Board of Regents. “He possesses all the attributes the Board was seeking in our next president, including the ability to lead the University’s next capital campaign and guide the creation of a new strategic plan. Caboni received his master’s degree in corporate and organizational communications from WKU. He will be visiting the WKU campus Jan. 25 and 26 to hold a series of meetings and forums. “The prospect of returning to Bowling Green and my alma mater is an honor,” Caboni said in the press release. “I look forward to continuing WKU’s tremendous growth of the past two decades and leading this remarkable university to even greater national prominence.” On Twitter on Wednesday night, Caboni said he was “humble and honored” by the announcement. Joe Monaco, the University’s director of strategic communications, said Caboni was not available for comment Thursday.
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FROM OMA PAGE 1 good intention and turn it into action,” she said. “To be willing to confront other people and make changes within our own spheres in the places that we work, live and educate to try and shift the culture.” For that purpose, she said, her work consists of two main parts: being an advocate for students, and being a support and a resource for faculty on campus. Ultimately, given the power difference between faculty and students in classrooms, Wright wants to be the person bridging that divide, she said. “I’d like to be that per-
son in the middle that can help faculty see from the students’ perspectives,” she said.
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At the end of the day, it’s about supporting the students. It’s about students’ success.” Nate Thomas Vice provost for diversity and inclusion
Part of her work involves being partners with people on campus, Wright said. She has spent last fall connecting with organizations like the Center for Teaching
Excellence and the College of Liberal Arts. “I have built an academic inclusion workgroup that consists of mainly staff members across campus who work with and tend to be approached by a lot of students, especially students with marginalized identities,” she said. This collaboration is highly important to address inclusion and equity issues in classrooms, and therefore, to offer more support and safe spaces for all students, said Nate Thomas, vice provost for diversity and inclusion. “At the end of the day, it’s about supporting the students,” Thomas said.
KANSAN.COM/NEWS | MONDAY, JAN. 23, 2017 “It’s about students’ success.” An online form, which will become available on Jan. 30 on the OMA’s website, will help identify issues with inclusion and equity on the classroom. Students can choose to submit the form anonymously. Wright is a mandatory reporter, which means that if the case falls under harassment and discrimination, she must report it to the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, per the University’s policy. However, Wright said many other cases do not fall under these terms. “We all know there’s lots of things that happen in
the classroom that makes students feel unwelcome that don’t rise to the level of harassment or discrimination,” Wright said. “That’s the stuff we’re trying to get at.” Wright said she wants to hear what’s happening from students to help address these issues. For that, she said she is interested in attending meetings of student groups and organizations to hear about their academic experiences, especially from students with marginalized identities. “Part of my overall goal in this position is to work towards cultivating a more inclusive culture in this campus,” she said.
Hundreds in K.C. protest President Trump HAILEY DIXON @_hailey_dixon
Despite the rain and foggy weather, more than 500 people gathered Friday in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, to protest the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Protesters carried colorful, bright flags and signs while marching through downtown Kansas City, from across Union Station to City Hall. The protest began after 2 p.m and lasted until 6 p.m. Among the protesters, a few University students traveled to Kansas City to stand in opposition against
Trump. Rayfield Lawrence, a sophomore from Kansas City, Kansas, said he thinks that protests like this encourage people to take a stand. “I think when you get people together, I feel like it empowers people. I feel like that’s really important, especially now,” Lawrence said. Michael O’Brien, a senior from Lenexa, said that he is not pleased with Trump. “I’m here because I’m a fervent Trump opposer and I would like to exercise my First Amendment right while I still can,” he said.
Chants like, “No Trump, No KKK, No fascist USA;” “Hey hey, ho ho, Donald Trump has got to go;” “Not my President;” and “Black Lives Matter,” were yelled by the protesters during their approximately 1.5 mile journey to City Hall. Once the protesters arrived at City Hall, individuals from the protest lead the audience in chants like “Trans lives matter;” “Native lives matter;” “F-k Donald Trump;” and “Dump Trump” were yelled by protesters. Kansas City police were present on horseback, bikes, motorcycles, car and foot, but there were no in-
Miranda Anaya/KANSAN Paxten Eads from Fort Scott protests President Donald Trump in Kansas City, Missouri.
stances of physical violence. Individuals who supported President Trump were at the protest as well, including Michael Castro, from Springfield, Missouri.
Brownback looks to train more doctors for rural areas of Kansas NOLAN BREY @NolanBrey
Gov. Sam Brownback announced a plan to spend $5 million on a residency training program for rural doctors earlier this month. Of Kansas’ 105 counties, 92 (including Douglas) are currently considered medically underserved, Brownback said. Natalie Lutz, communications director for the University’s Medical Center, said that until a specific program is announced, it is too soon to know possible outcomes and at this point, the governor has just allocated funds to create additional graduate medical education residency positions. However, officials at the University Medical Center appreciate the recent efforts to increase medical residency positions. “With the physician shortage in Kansas, KU Medical Center recognizes the challenge in ensuring adequate numbers of physicians in rural and underserved areas and appreciates efforts to increase the number of medical residency positions,” Lutz said in an email. Lutz said that while there are doctors practicing in rural Kansas, more are needed. Almost a third of the doctors in the state will retire
or leave their positions and those positions may not be filled, Lutz said. To compensate for these losses or match the national average, between 213 and 285 new physicians must be trained each year. The University already has programs in Salina and Wichita focusing on training doctors from rural areas. For example, the University’s School of Medicine has a four-year medical campus in Salina to address the shortage of physicians in rural areas. The program only accepts eight students from rural areas every year, making it the smallest medical program in the U.S. Emily Lenherr, a firstyear medical student at Salina from Windom, thinks many people overlook the benefits of practicing medicine in a rural community. “I think it’s so advantageous because not only do you get to know your patients one-on-one, but you get to also be immersed in the community and be a community leader,” Lenherr said. Lenherr grew up in a community with about 150 people, and this experience inspired her to want to return to rural Kansas after earning her medical degree. “I loved being able to know everyone’s name, and know people on a personal level so that when a patient
Andrea Ringgenberg/KANSAN University of Kansas Medical Center offers many opportunities for students to learn about and focus on rural medicine.
came into my office, it wasn’t just me looking at a patient and treating only their sickness, it was me treating the entire patient,” Lenherr said. “It was very holistic care, and I think that was the one thing that really drew me to working in a rural place.” Lenherr is one of only 32 medical students at Salina, but the University has many other rural-focused resources and programs, including the Kansas Medical Student Loan Program. This gives preference to rural Kansas students, and The Rural Medicine Interest Group, a student-run organization that promotes rural medicine. Medical students can also take part in the Summer Rural Research and Clinical Practice Program, a sixweek program focusing on rural family medicine. All
University medical students must complete a four-week preceptorship with a rural physician during their senior year. This preceptorship has been a graduation requirement since 1951 and is the oldest continuously running rural preceptorship in the U.S. “There are some really great programs that help people who grew up in small towns get back to small towns to practice,” Lenherr said. “A lot of our practicing physicians who are currently working in rural communities are getting close to retiring, and so it would be great to have a young generation help us come in and continue to work in these rural areas that really need physicians.”
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CORRECTION Two photos accompanying a story about students’ feelings on the Trump presidency were transposed in Thursday’s issue. The correct identifications are to the right.
“I’m here to support the decision of the American people to elect Donald Trump,” he said. The protesters began dispersing around 6 p.m.
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omg. i just typed “former President Barack Obama” and i just cried a little melatonin gives you some strange dreams guys...... i’m talking full on detailed nightmares Listening to Rush and being sorry for myself is my true brand Starting off the semester with a zero!! It’s the little things that count! it’s always a good time to be petty At this point I would rather do the 2 truths and a lie ice breaker than play one more round of “get to know you bingo” Melania Trump looks like Inauguration Barbie If Adam Sandler drops a Netflix movie and no one is there to watch it, can you still call it trash? To the girl who ordered a shot at Jefferson’s at 4:30 in the afternoon: I feel you. If there’s anything good that’s come from this election, it’s that it’s gotten more people comfortable with saying pussy
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Kassebaum: A thank you letter to Obama
F--- KU Parking Go Pack Go sounds like my mom yelling at us to hurry up and leave for vacation. I walked out of Chipotle with the tray. I am a certified dumbass. Trump could just throw a rotten carrot in the Oval Office if he wanted a day off and I wouldn’t know the difference. Aziz Ansari’s SNL monolog is my aesthetic. Kate McKinnon as Kellyanne Conway would assemble a better Administration than the actual incoming Administration.
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n Friday, Jan. 20, Barack Obama officially ended his tenure as resident of the United States and returned to his new role as an irregular, everyday citizen. Irregular because of the man he’s proven himself to be, and citizen because of the promises he’s made to a nation filled with fear.
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admire that these attributes filled the Oval Office, the White House, Washington, D.C., and the nation. This man, who even wooed Trump voters, has undoubtedly gone down in history as first, a remarkable man, and second, an outstanding president.
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He has been a beacon of positivity in some of our nation’s toughest times.”
I’ve marveled at Obama’s mastery of policy, personality and optimism. He has been a beacon of positivity in some of our nation’s toughest times,
especially after inheriting a nation in a downward spiral. From his humble roots to his impressive academic career, Obama has proven that humility speaks louder volumes than boasting and bragging ever will. Obama has been remembered fondly as his days in the Oval Office have been waning. It’s been on my mind, but I’ll admit it hadn’t fully hit that Obama was leaving office until I was going to bed on Jan. 19. The past eight years I’d fallen asleep with a security blanket of a leader keeping watch over America. I felt assured that I would wake up to a world that would see a better day. Jan. 20, 2017 will not be a day I remember negatively
or with remorse. It is the day I pledge to live my life as an irregular citizen, devoted to doing what’s best for our country, even if it doesn’t fall within my party’s purview. It means I pledge to being an active participant in democracy and accepting all that title implies: from informing voters on local and federal elections as well as actively working for change that will ensure a better tomorrow. Thank you to the man (and former president) who reminded us all of our true responsibilities. And thank you for promising tomorrow when I thought it might not dawn. — Edited by Omar Sanchez
Liston: Protests must remain peaceful
George W Bush trying to figure his poncho at the inauguration is everything. Barack and Michelle are serious goals
He perfectly embodies the citizenship with which we ought to practice democracy and discuss policy. Obama is the only president I have notable memory of. I remember the enormity of his 2008 campaign and election, and could actively understand his political ideologies by the time he ran for re-election in 2012. To appreciate Obama does not require you to agree with his political persuasion, but it does necessitate an understanding of the unusually good human he is. To consider Obama only the president of the United States would be tragic. To ignore the character and intelligence of Obama would be to forget the best parts of him. Let us remember and
RYAN LISTON @rliston235
Marches and protests highlighted the first days of Donald Trump’s presidency, including Women’s Marches across the world that drew millions of participants. Locally, Women’s Marches
took place in Topeka, Wichita and Kansas City. These marches focused on women’s rights issues as well as a general dissatisfaction with President Trump. Conversely, protesters smashed windows and damaged vehicles on Thursday and Friday, according to The Hill. Being active and protesting are good ways to raise awareness on issues and to highlight people’s concerns, until they become violent, hostile or damaging. The Women’s Marches are an example of protests with widespread success; whereas, the destruction
of property hinders any meaningful progress towards the goal of the protests.
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the destruction of property hinders any meaningful progress towards the goal of the protests.”
No arrests were reported relating to the Women’s March in Washington, D.C. where half a million people gathered for the protest. Over 200 arrests were
reported due to the rioting on Friday, according to the Washington Post. According to The Topeka Capitol Journal, Capitol Police Lt. Eric Hatcher said there were, “absolutely no problems at all” in Topeka where over 3,000 people joined the Women’s March. People can voice their opinions with clarity when they organize properly and commit to peaceful protesting. The situation can get out of control without such a commitment. Additionally, the legitimacy and goals of protests are undermined when acts of violence or vandalism occur.
Opponents of a protest’s purpose can and often do use any negative coverage to criticize the overarching message and those who advocate the message. We should all feel free to speak our minds and get involved on issues we care about as citizens of a democratic society. However, we should do so peacefully if we hope to be taken seriously and make lasting changes. There will certainly be more protests over the next four years in response to President Trump. My hope is that the majority of these protests remain peaceful and well-organized.
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KANSAN.COM | MONDAY, JAN. 23, 2017
Wonder Fair uses Inauguration Day to help people process political changes
Baxter Schanze/KANSAN Henry Schneiderman holds a freshly printed artwork by Nathaniel Russell. Wonder Fair was holding free printing of Russell’s artwork.
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On Friday, the three-inone art gallery, design shop and art supply store Wonder Fair on 841 Massachusetts St. opened its doors as a safe space for those looking to join together away from the Inauguration Day events. Wonder Fair offered attendees free zines, posters and other materials that gave tips on how to stay positive despite political unrest. There were t-shirts available to screen press artwork created by artist Nathaniel Russell. The artwork displayed a fist with the words “Resist Fear” above the fist and “Assist Love,” below. Wonder Fair is owned by three artists; Meredith Moore, Paul DeGeorge and Henry Schneiderman. Both DeGeorge and Schneiderman made sure to screen print many copies of Russell’s artwork onto various
colored posters for those coming in. The three owners are in no way new to politics, they said, as they have regularly used Wonder Fair to assist Lawrence residents find their voice artistically. Moore said that Wonder Fair will assist those who strongly oppose mainstream politics in printing their zines when no large company will. Zines are mostly works that are published by the authors themselves, aiming to entertain and bring light to current issues in society. The zines offered at the event illustrated ways in which the people could deal with and try to control a Trump presidency. One of the zines, titled “Indivisible: A Practical Guide for Resisting the Trump Agenda,” discusses the Tea Party’s success in stopping former President Barack Obama during his presidency and how the same plan could be used to stop
Baxter Schanze/KANSAN Free artwork by Nathaniel Russell and informational zines sit on a table at Wonder Fair.
President Trump. Moore said she believes that print media has always played a large role within politics, whether it is creating awareness for an issue, or bringing together a group sharing a common goal. “We always want to be involved with our community,” Moore said. “Being involved with our community means paying attention to and caring about the politics that affect all of our customers and us.” A message Moore believes in is simple: in order to better the community as a whole, Lawrence residents should reach out to surrounding communities and share the progressive ideals this community can offer. That message would allow those who share the same ideals in less progressive communities to know that they are not alone and begin to speak out. DeGeorge creates music as part of his band Har-
ry and the Potters, which speaks on the political climate. The band performs Harry Potter-themed songs, but have recently taken a political stance with its music.
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Being involved with our community means paying attention to and caring about the politics that affect all of our customers and us.” Meredith Moore Artist & co-owner of Wonder Fair
DeGeorge said that the group brought back music they had written during the Bush administration, citing the need to take a stance and come together. He compared the current political climate to the beginning of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” when Voldemort rises back
into power. “The ministry has fallen, the resistance has to go underground,” DeGeorge said. Many customers came through the shop to both buy art supplies and check out the table in which Wonder Fair offered their helpful materials. One of these customers was Lawrence native Angela Howell. Howell attended the event because she was on a journey through Lawrence to do things that made her feel happy. She heard that there would be art offered from Adam Gnade, an author and zine producer. Howell said the amount of people that came together on inauguration day at Wonder Fair and all around Lawrence in order to display their post-inauguration emotions was a great sign. “You have to have hope,” Howell said. “If you let despair take over you’re useless.”
Senior artists gain recognition through gala ALYSSSA HOEDLL @ahoedl
Six artists from the University were chosen to be featured in the Student Union Activities’ Spring Gallery Gala, which will feature a variety of mediums of art including drawings, ceramics and multimedia artwork. The gala will also feature a jazz ensemble, and the SUA will be giving Provost Neeli Bendapudi the Champions of The Arts Award for her work since she was named Provost last July. The six artists chosen for the gala are Emily Mcgowan, Stephanie Maximovich, Olivia Hernandez, Rachel Sandle, Hannah Sroor and Megan Murphy. The artists were chosen after a committee from SUA reviewed submitted artwork. “We have a really broad range of works,” said Justin Kim, a junior from Derby studying anthropology and visual arts, and member of the committee. “Some artists submitted drawing and videos, multimedia presentations and even multiple ceramics pieces.” Rachel Sandle, a senior from Coppell, Texas, double majoring in visual art and linguistics, submitted two ceramic sculptures for the gala. “The more I explored
Missy Minear/KANSAN Stephanie Maximovich, from Kansas City, Missouri, chose painting as her medium of expression. Maximovich came to the University in 2014 after studying 3D drawing in Los Angeles for a year.
different media — starting with drawing, then moving to painting, sculpture and ceramic work — the more ways I discovered how I could share my story,” Sandle said. “Eventually I stuck with ceramics, although I still draw a lot.” Sandle is unsure of whether she will be pursuing art as a hobby or a job, but she wants to continue exploring different mediums she enjoys. “I have been making art
for my whole life,” Sandle said. “For me, art is about sharing stories.” The ceramic pieces she submitted are expressions of anxiety about death and injury, according to Sandle. Traditionally, the spring galleries focus on senior artists, while the fall galleries are focused on artists outside of the University and in the Lawrence community. Maximovich, a 2016 fine arts graduate from Kansas
City, Missouri, will be submitting paintings for the gala. “The meaning [behind my paintings] is selfishly of and for myself,” Maximovich said. “It’s never my goal to imbue a certain meaning in the hopes that my viewers will understand my intent. The goal is to just enjoy the process and paint something beautiful.” Artwork from Maximovich, Sandle and the other artists will be displayed
throughout the spring semester on campus. The Spring Gallery Gala will be held on Friday, Jan. 27 from 5-8 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom. All students and non-students are encouraged to come and see the works of art and listen to the music with free admission.
— Edited by Hannah Johnson
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Review: ‘Silence’ is an impactful, personal film
Associated Press Adam Driver (left) and Andrew Garfield (right) play two Christian missionaries in Japan battling for survival in the movie “Silence.”
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ince the start of his career, Martin Scorsese has enjoyed rooting many of his films around themes of faith, guilt, righteousness and what may come from it. This can be seen specifically in “The Last Temptation of Christ” (1988), which depicts Jesus' life in an alternate reality. In the film, he's never crucified or accepts the fact that he's God's son, and tries to live out a normal life. This is also the case in “Kundun” (1997), a film that chronologically depicts the young life of the 14th Dalai Lama. Scorsese has shown his ability to bring tales from various spots around the world to the big screen.
With “Silence,” his first film since “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) Scorsese again decides to look at religion and its potential consequences from a direct and personal perspective. “Silence” stars Andrew Garfield as Sebastião Rodrigues, a Jesuit missionary who, along with fellow missionary Francisco Garupe (Adam Driver), goes to the heart of Japan to try and find Father Ferreira (Liam Neeson), a former teacher of his and Garupe's who has supposedly denounced the Christian faith. On their journey, they hold gatherings for mass with fellow Japanese Christians while hiding from a samurai known as the “Inquisitor.” The samurai's goal is to travel through towns and get
people to apostatize, or kill them when they don't. After the two main characters split up, Rodrigues is captured. He is then forced to see the people he has come to know and share his faith with suffer at the hands of the Inquisitor. Rodrigues must face the greatest challenges to his faith, and decide what he must do when all seems lost. As a director, it's hard to point to a film that Scorsese has gotten his hands on that's poorly made. Since “Mean Streets” (1973), Scorsese has consistently delivered well-made movies with energy and a craft that is unique to his name. “Silence” is no different. Each scene in the film's lengthy 161 minute runtime feels important in some way. Whether it's introducing a
new setting or conveying a person's emotional state, every shot has its own purpose. Scorsese's vision, along with the skill behind the camera from cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, allows for wonderful long takes and fresh camera angles not normally seen in period pieces. Despite the film being set in small spaces and villages, there is a sense of spectacle that only Scorsese could bring out with his strong stylistic tendencies. Garfield also delivers another award-worthy performance. Along with “Hacksaw Ridge,” he has proven that he can take on demanding roles with heft and grace. Garfield perfectly conveys Rodrigues' struggles and the torment he goes through while the strongest
thing in his life, his faith, is tested to exhausting, often violent extremes. There's not a scene that Garfield is in that feels out of place or unimportant, and the conviction he brings to his role makes it feel that much more important and impactful. Both Driver and LNeeson bring strong performances as well. Their respective characters have small, yet important roles. They come and go at impactful times, and more often than not, their decisions end with heartbreaking consequences that have a strong impact on Rodrigues, the trials he faces, and the decisions he's forced to make. As important as Rodrigues is to the narrative, both Garupe and Ferreira serve a purpose as
characters who either aid or break down Rodrigues' convictions and perceptions of his faith and what is truly righteous. With that in mind, Driver and Neeson deliver on this purpose with their own unique qualities that allow them and Garfield to transcend their roles and feel as close to real as a character can. As a whole, “Silence” is equally an impactful and important film. “Silence” delves deep into the testing of a man's faith, and it's hard to watch at times, but only in the most effective, emotionally impactful ways. It perfectly depicts the struggle of wanting to stay strong and is one of Scorsese's most personal films to date. — Edited by Casey Brown
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AT A GLANCE Undefeated in Big 12 play thus far, Kansas looks to escape Morgantown with a victory for the first time since 2013. The Jayhawks carry the momentum of a 79-67 victory over the Texas Longhorns, a performance called largely “average” by coach Bill Self. It’s the first of three intense matchups against three top-ten opponents, and the first conference test for the Jayhawks against a ranked opponent. It’s going to be a tough game for both sides. Expect a battle. PLAYER TO WATCH
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Frank Mason III, senior, guard Mason said “I just want to win there” after Saturday’s win against Texas in reference to his 0-3 career record on the road against West Virginia. He’ll come into the game off yet another solid performance after posting 17 points and seven assists against the Longhorns. Don’t be surprised if we get a good showing from Mason in his last trip to Morgantown.
Jevon Carter, junior, guard Carter leads West Virginia’s balanced scoring effort with 12 points per game. He’s the leader of the Mountaineers’ energetic backcourt and will be instrumental in the Mountaineers’ scoring against the explosive Jayhawks. In 29.2 minutes per game this year, Carter has been West Virginia’s go-to guy.
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How will Kansas handle West Virginia’s press?
Kansas has yet to take on a ranked conference opponent, much less on the road. Add that to the Mountaineers’ home court-advantage and infamous hounding press, and the Jayhawks may be in trouble. In terms of things they can control, their ability to navigate around “Press Virginia” should be the biggest area of focus. Kansas has struggled with the Mountaineer press in the past, it being a major reason behind their many losses. Self’s new four-guard set would likely indicate they may fare better this time, but for a team that has yet to have a truly bad conference game, it seems like a perfect storm.
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Devonte’ Graham, junior, guard Graham enters after playing one of his best halves of the year, dropping 15 in the first frame against Texas. However, his only contribution in the second half was a late three-pointer, adding up to an all-around inconsistent showing. Graham has had problems with inconsistency throughout the season, but he’ll need to be on his A-game against one of the most aggressive backcourts in the nation.
Daxter Miles Jr., junior, guard Miles is another important starter in the West Virginia backcourt. He played 30 minutes in the Mountaineers’ last game, a loss to K-State, scoring 11 points and hauling in six rebounds. Miles and Carter will need to work hard to match up against the scoring threats of Mason and Graham.
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Svi Mykhailiuk, junior, guard Mykhailiuk has settled into a nice niche for this Jayhawks team, as his reliable three-point stroke has established him as a consistent third or fourth option scorer. He plays strong defense as well, showcased by his three steals against the Longhorns. He’ll be an important piece of the Jayhawks’ puzzle in breaking the West Virginia press and stifling defense.
Brandon Watkins, senior, forward Watkins had a game to forget last time out in a loss to Kansas State with no points or rebounds in 11 minutes. He fouled out with 4:33 left in the second half. To win against Kansas, Watkins’ rebounding must improve. He averages 4.1 rebounds per game this season.
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Josh Jackson, freshman, guard Jackson had a career-high in turnovers Saturday with six, in addition to three fouls and two missed free throws. It was a sloppy performance for the freshman star, one that was criticized after the game by Self. It’s certainly true that Jackson has the capability to play smart and effective, as he’s demonstrated numerous times throughout the year. He’ll need to have no lingering effects from the Texas game.
Esa Ahmad, sophomore, forward Ahmad shoots the best percentage of any West Virginia starter with a 51 percent mark. The only underclassman in the Mountaineers’ frontcourt leads the team with 6.4 rebounds per game. Ahmad will likely match up with Landen Lucas down low, and Lucas will have to work hard to overcome the challenge.
41.6 three-point percentage leads the conference.
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Phillip has only made six starts this season, but he might be a favorite to earn a start over Watkins. He scored 20 points in the Mountaineers’ loss to K-State. Whether he starts or not, Phillip will certainly play plenty of minutes against Kansas. He averages 22.5 minutes per game.
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Will West Virginia’s full-court press endure Kansas’ athleticism?
A blistering pace during the win over Texas set the tone for Kansas over 40 minutes on Saturday afternoon. Based on the way Kansas has played so far this season, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the athletic Jayhawks burst past the proactive full-court press. West Virginia might have more trouble containing Kansas’ offense than it has other Big 12 opponents.
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scorers in the top 20 of the Big 12 (Mason, Jackson, Graham). West Virginia has zero.
On most Big 12 teams, starters are the most important players on the floor. The Mountaineers are more of a team effort, with five players averaging over 20 minutes per game and five more averaging over 10 minutes per game. Kansas will have a tough time competing in Morgantown, West Virginia, but two straight losses for the Mountaineers stifles momentum heading into one of the biggest games yet in the Big 12.
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Josh Jackson, freshman, guard Jackson shouldn’t be watched in expectation of a strong performance, rather in fear of a poor one. He had six turnovers against Texas on Saturday, and had a poor enough performance from the free throw line lately that he’s earned “Hack-a-Shaq” treatment from opposing coaches. The inexperienced, untested freshman will get his first real taste of the West Virginia crowd and press with a fair amount of pressure. He’ll be key in their attempted press-breaking, as his length and quickness is valuable in such situations. He’ll need to keep his head cool as well, as he’s developed a reputation of being technical foul-prone, something that could easily flare up in such a setup. The Jayhawks can survive without Jackson being his usual great self, but in order for them to win, they will need him to play solid.
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Landen Lucas, senior, center Lucas had one of the oddest statlines of the year against Texas: two points, zero made field goals, 14 rebounds. He was sick, Bill self said, during the game, but still played 31 minutes. Double-digit rebounds is nothing new for Lucas, as he’s done so in six of eight games since returning to the starting lineup. He’s likely in line for another all-around solid performance.
Nathan Adrian, senior, forward Adrian is a lot like Kansas’ Lucas for the Mountaineers. He averages 6.4 rebounds per game and adds a needed scoring punch with 10.6 points per game. Adrian will be instrumental in competing in the frontcourt against Kansas.
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★★★★★ Beat Writer Prediction: Skylar Rolstad: KU 88, WVU 82 // Jordan Wolf: WVU 76, Kansas 70 // Brian Mini: WVU 78, KU 70
— West Virginia allowed Kansas State to shoot an outstanding 50 percent from the field Saturday night.
64.7 — West Virginia allows opponents to score 64.7 points on average.
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Turnovers aplenty for both Kansas and Texas BRIAN MINI
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Associated Press Fans create a memorial for Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura outside Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday.
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ordano Ventura’s fastball was one of the most beautiful things in baseball. Few things parallel the elegance and effortlessness with which he made his signature pitch appear. With that throw, he made it easy to fall in love. That’s why his perfectly-fitting nickname was “Ace.” The explosiveness of his fastball paired well with his spunk on the mound. At the center of many bench-clearing staredowns and mound charges, some called Ventura passionate and fearless, while others said he was hot-headed and confrontational. But on Sunday, the allure of his fastball and his temperament on the mound weren’t at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Feelings of anguish and sorrow began to fester as harrowing news trickled in from his home country of the Dominican Republic. With heavy hearts, the Kansas City Royals and ISE Baseball announced the death of their young pitcher on Sunday. Ventura was killed in a car accident at the age of 25.
It’s impossible to come up with the right words after someone dies. There are many things that can be said, but whatever you do come up with, everything feels empty and nothing seems right. “He always had a zest for life, an innocence about the game, a freshness, a fearlessness,” Royals general manager Dayton Moore told the Associated Press as his voice cracked. “He was a very compassionate human being, loved to compete, no doubt challenged us, but that made us better. Nobody could ever doubt how much he cared about his teammates, how much he cared about the fans, and how much he loved to compete and to pitch.” Many of the Royals players took to social media to express their grief. “How can I even begin to explain how much I cared about you,” Royals infielder Christian Colón tweeted. “You were like a little brother to me. You were a tough one to deal with but your love and smile you could always make everything ok.” Colón, along with Royals pitcher Danny Duffy, went to Kauffman Stadium as fans made a makeshift memorial outside Gate C to honor their teammate and friend. Ten years prior to the
2015 World Series, Ventura was only dreaming about baseball. He dropped out of school at the age of 14 to work in construction in order to financially support his family. He found his way to Kansas City after a tryout with the Royals, and charmed the scouts with his dazzling fastball. The rest is history. Ventura made his major league debut for the Royals in Sept. 2013, after being signed as an undrafted free agent by the club in 2008. Ventura boasted a 38-31 record and started 93 games for the Royals. He was a vital piece of the organization during its World Series championship in 2015. Not only did Ventura start in nine postseason games before the age of 25, he served an integral part in making Kansas City believe in baseball again. Even though it came at the hands of throwing a pitch at Brett Lawrie, both a pitch and a punch at Manny Machado and getting into shouting matches with Mike Trout and Adam Eaton. Those commotions don’t matter now and neither do his stats. What matters now is that a young man tragically lost his life far too soon and that his friends, family and fans are mourning.
The last time Kansas forced more than 18 turnovers was against UAB exactly two months ago. Against the Blazers, Kansas forced 20 turnovers and coughed up 16 turnovers of its own. A near-exact line from that game showed up in a conference match against Texas. No. 2 Kansas (18-1, Big 12 7-0) forced Texas to turn the ball over 19 times. But The Jayhawks were far from perfect on their own end and gave up 16 turnovers too in the 79-67 win. But the Jayhawks got the ball rolling in the forced turnovers department immediately after tip. Kansas had its best start of the season according to senior guard Frank Mason III, and the scoreboard reflected it. Kansas led 19-5 after forcing six turnovers within the first five minutes after double-teaming Texas’ forwards in the post and cutting off passing lanes in transition. “I think that’s the best we’ve started a game in the past few games that we’ve played in and we have to do that every game moving forward,” Mason said. Although Texas’ (7-12, Big 12 1-6) star freshman forward Jarrett Allen finished the game with a team-high six turnovers, Kansas’ own star freshman matched that total. When asked after the game if the turnovers came from bad offense or a defensive change by Texas, Kansas freshman forward Josh Jackson said that it was a “combo of both.” “They switched defenses a couple times out there so that kind of threw us off a
Baxter Schanze/KANSAN Freshman guard Josh Jackson drives hard to the basket as Texas’ Jarrett Allen tries to stop him. The Jayhawks defeated the Longhorns 79-67.
little bit,” Jackson said. Jackson contributed 15 points, five rebounds and four steals, but he also was responsible for six of Kansas’ 16 turnovers. Jackson’s six turnovers were a season-high. Coach Bill Self wasn’t too worried about Jackson’s high turnover total.
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“Whether he has six turnovers or two turnovers, I don’t think you look at that and say that’s the reason why he didn’t play well or he did,” Self said. “He’s just got to pick his spots a little bit more wisely.” Jackson wasn’t the only guilty party on the Kansas roster. Junior guard Svi Mykhailiuk had three turnovers, while three others (senior center Landen Lucas, sophomore guard Lagerald Vick and sophomore forward Carlton Bragg) had two turnovers apiece. Texas capitalized on Kansas’ mistakes by scoring 19 points off turnovers, compared to Kansas’ 16
points. Before this game, Kansas had only been outscored off turnovers twice this season and never by more than a single point. “I think what we did so poorly was our unforced turnovers,” Self said when discussing his team’s offense after the game. Unforced turnovers will be a crucial factor in determining Kansas’ success on Tuesday against a West Virginia defense that forces the most turnovers in the country. West Virginia averages nearly 24 forced turnovers per game, a mark that’s leaps and bounds above the next-best in the conference in Oklahoma State (17.5). Junior guard Devonte’ Graham, the only player in the starting lineup that didn’t record a turnover, recognized that Kansas will have to minimize its mistakes against West Virginia. “We haven’t seen pressure like that all year, you know, we’ve been working on it a little bit this week,” Graham said. “You know they’re going to run and jump and pressure us to death so we just got to be ready and focused when we practice tomorrow and Monday.”
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The Kansas Jayhawks will be thrown into the fire just four days after frustration stemmed from turnovers in a 79-67 win over the Texas Longhorns. Kansas will take on West Virginia and its frenetic full-court press on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m., mere days before representing the Big 12 in an anticipated matchup with Kentucky. The journey to “Press Virginia” will test the Jayhawks’ ability to take care of the ball. “We haven’t seen pressure
like that all year, you know, we’ve been working on it a little bit this week,” junior guard Devonte’ Graham said. “You know they’re gonna run and jump and pressure us to death so we just got to be ready and focused when we practice tomorrow and Monday.” It’s apparent the team has something to work on leading into the matchup, too. Kansas committed 16 turnovers Saturday afternoon. An electric start to the game afforded a win for the Jayhawks, but Kansas coach Bill Self wasn’t pleased with the team’s trouble
Missy Minear/KANSAN Coach Bill Self yells to his team in the first half against Texas on Jan. 21. Kansas won 79-67.
holding onto the ball. “Turnovers obviously bother any coach any time,” Self said. “But the thing about it is against West Virginia you’re going to turn it over enough, because they force you to turn it over, you can’t just give them the ball whenever they don’t force you to.”
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“Tonight, I thought Texas played good defense, but our turnovers were bad ones I thought,” Self said. Texas coughed up 19 turnovers; however, Kansas commanded the pace all day as the second-best Longhorns lagged behind. In fact, Kansas showcased a press of its own Saturday. The Jayhawks frustrated the Longhorns by trapping
ballhandlers and causing confusion in the backcourt with a stifling half-court press. “We work on that in practice all the time, just trying to cause a little chaos in the backcourt,” Graham said. As Graham admitted, the task facing Kansas on Tuesday will be something the Jayhawks haven’t seen since last season against the Mountaineers. It’s something few teams could ever be used to, as the defense led by coach Bob Huggins is one of a kind. “I think the world of [Huggins] as a coach and he’s a good guy and certainly you’re right, he does it differently than anybody else but I think if you look back at his Cincinnati days, whenever, he did different than everybody else too, and he’s certainly put his own style in how they’re doing things,” Self said. Luckily for Self and his Jayhawks, there’s a blueprint for how to beat the Mountaineers at their own game. If there was a good way to
Missy Minear/KANSAN Junior guard Frank Mason III fights steps through a couple West Virginia defenders on his way to the basket in the second half against West Virginia. The Jayhawks defeated the Mountaineers 75-65
turn the ball over, Oklahoma did it during an impressive overtime win over West Virginia in Morgantown on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Self watched the game, and noted to reporters during a weekly press conference last week how well the Sooners managed turnovers. “I watched the game last night and I thought OU did a tremendous job of not turning the ball over, but more importantly, you know, you’re going to turn it over against West Virginia, we talked about that, but they can’t be live-ball turnovers,” Self said. “You’d rather throw
it out of bounds so your defense can get set, rather than them having numbers coming back at you.” “And I thought OU made some really key plays and offensively, they did not lead to [West Virginia’s] numbers or their scoring,” Self said. There are few firsts with this experienced Kansas team. For Graham, a win over the Mountaineers in West Virginia would be his first. The Jayhawks haven’t won in Morgantown since the 2012-13 season. “That’s on my bucket list,” Graham said.