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Who to watch for KU women’s basketball Men’s basketball has solid roster, tough competition

Column: Not compensating collegiate athletes for their likeness is exploitation Best dance-offs from past Late Nights in the Phog

What would you do with $10,000? Brennan Bechard and the half-court shot

Students gear up for Snoop Dogg performance

KU men’s basketball recruiting roundup What to know about 2019 women’s basketball recruits

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Editor’s Note Happy Late Night, Jayhawks! We’re about a third of our way through the semester. We’re tired, we’re stressed, and we really deserve a night out. The 35th annual Late Night in the Phog is almost here, and what better time is there for us to get out of our heads and into the basketball spirit. The team at The University Daily Kansan has been bringing basketball coverage to students for decades — and we can’t wait to be there for you this season. Our sports team — led by Jack Johnson, Huntyr Schwegman and Chance Parker — is poised to bring you stories from the court, online, on social media and in your hand. If you’re not following along already, you can start by flipping through our special Late Night edition. In the center you’ll find a poster made for you to hold up, and we won’t be offended if you rip us to shreds. It’s all in the name of tradition, and we’re proud to be such a big part of it. You can find our sports coverage at kansan.com/sports, on Twitter at @KansanSports or follow us on Facebook. I don’t know about you, but I’ll be spending this Friday in Allen Fieldhouse with Snoop Dogg. Take a break. Pick up a paper. You deserve it. See you at Late Night.

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Who to watch for women’s basketball Carlos Peterson @CarlosWritesKU

Kansas women’s basketball struggled last season as it was only able to amass a 13-18 record — only two of those wins coming from conference play. Coach Brandon Schneider has been tasked with building off the success of former coach Bonnie Henrickson. In her time at Kansas, Henrickson compiled a record of 186-171 (.521) and a record of 62122 (.337) in conference. Since her departure in 2015, the Jayhawks are 39-83 (.320) under Schneider and 7-65 (.097) in conference. Here’s who to watch Kansas returns a lot of its roster from the previous season, most notably sophomore guards Brooklyn Mitchell and Aniya Thomas. Both players are poised to start in the backcourt this season. Mitchell will take over for graduate Christalah Lyons and will more than likely be expected to take on a leadership role. Last season, Mitchell averaged 3.2 points per game in 29 games to go along with shooting 37% from the field. Her defensive energy will be vital in trying to slow down the opposing offense in the half court. Thomas will be tasked with taking on more of a scoring load this season. Despite only averaging 4.8 points per game, Thomas has the build and game of a scorer. Paired with Mitchell in the backcourt, Schneider should have not only a youthful duo but a lethal one. Freshmen guards Holly Kersgieter and Zakiyah Franklin

could play as reserves behind both Mitchell and Thomas. On the wing, trying to find the hole left by Kansas’ fifth all-time three point shooter Kylee Kopatich won’t be easy. However, some of what Kopatich did for the Jayhawks last season can be replicated. Senior forward Mariane De Carvalho is capable of stretching the floor, hitting 31.1% of her shots from deep last year. Ultimately, Schneider went out and acquired a veteran scorer to help his young team on offense this season. Kansas signed former JUCO star, Tina Stephens, a junior forward from Palmetto, Florida. In her sophomore year at Florida Southwestern College, Stephens averaged 20.1 points per game and 7.2 rebounds a game. Stephen’s presence and scoring will bolster an offense starved for an identity. The Jayhawks also desperately need more help from the interior. Kansas returns junior center Bailey Helgren, who in spots flashed potential as a rim protector for the Jayhawks. Her 25 blocks last season led the team. Sophomore center Brittany Franklin will also provide minutes in the middle for Kansas. Schneider’s fifth season in Lawrence will answer a lot of questions about where the program is headed and whether the current staff should head the remainder of a program rebuild. Kansas’ first non-conference game is on Nov. 7 against Indiana State in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Then-freshman guard Aniya Thomas shoots the ball against West Virginia. Kansas fell to West Virginia 75-61 Saturday, March 2.

Men’s basketball has solid roster, tough competition Jakob Katzenberg

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Ranked third in the preseason poll by NBC Sports, Kansas men’s basketball looks to have a solid all-around team. While the Jayhawks had to say goodbye to last year’s leading scorer Dedric Lawson, starter Quentin Grimes and numerous other contributors, they still have a good blend of returners and newcomers. Their backcourt is highlighted by the sophomore guard tandem of Devon Dotson and Ochai Agbaji. Kansas also has junior guard Marcus Garrett, one of the best on-ball defenders in the Big 12, coming off the bench. The front court should be an

area of strength for Kansas with center Udoka Azubuike back for a senior season and junior forward Silvio De Sousa back after sitting out last season. Backing them up, the Jayhawks still have senior forward Mitch Lightfoot and sophomore forward David McCormack. Freshman forwards Jalen Wilson and Tristan Enaruna sit atop the list of players Kansas added in the offseason. Both are rated as four-star prospects and are expected to contribute right away. Kansas also added graduate transfer guard Isaiah Moss. Last season at Iowa, Moss averaged 9.2 points per game and proved to be a lethal threat from the threepoint range, where he shot 42.1%.

Sophomore guard Elijah Elliott and freshman guards Christian Braun and Dajuan Harris round out the other newcomers that will be battling for minutes this season. While the Jayhawks look tremendous on paper, they are playing one of the hardest schedules in the country. Non-conference games Kansas opens the season against fellow blue blood Duke in the State Farm Champions Classic in Madison Square Garden. The Jayhawks have played several close games with the Blue Devils over the years but have beaten them the last two times they’ve squared off in the Champions

Classic. After the Jayhawks’ first game, they host UNC Greensboro, Monmouth, and East Tennessee State before traveling to Hawaii for the Maui Invitational. Other teams in this tournament include perennial contender Michigan State as well as BYU, Virginia Tech, UCLA, Georgia, Dayton and Chaminade. Towards the end of non-conference play, Kansas hosts former Big 12, now Pac 12, school Colorado. The last time the two teams played, Colorado stunned No. 6 Kansas 75-72 on a buzzer beater. The Jayhawks were on a 20-game win streak against the Buffaloes dating back to 2003 prior to that game. Kansas will finish non-confer-

Then-freshman guard Ochai Agbaji dunks the ball in the scrimmage during Late Night in the Phog Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.

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ence play with two tough road games: in Philadelphia vs. Villanova and at Stanford. Last season, the Jayhawks beat both of these teams in Allen Fieldhouse. Big 12 Games Kansas tips off conference play in Allen Fieldhouse on Jan. 4 against West Virginia. After that, Kansas will go to Ames, Iowa, to take on the Iowa State Cyclones in its first Big 12 game on the road. About two weeks later, on Jan. 21, Kansas hosts rival Kansas State for the first game of the Dillons Sunflower Showdown. Four days later, the Jayhawks will play another formidable foe, the Tennessee Volunteers, in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Two games that are never easy wins for Kansas will be against Oklahoma State in Stillwater and West Virginia in Morgantown. The Jayhawks travel down to Stillwater to take on the Cowboys for the first time this season on Jan. 27 — just two days after the Big 12/ SEC Challenge. As for West Virginia, Kansas will be playing the Mountaineers for the second time of the season in Morgantown on Feb. 12. Last season, despite finishing last in the conference, West Virginia managed to beat Kansas 65-64. The Jayhawks will be looking forward to their Feb. 29 matchup with Kansas State in Bramlage Coliseum. In the last six matchups in Manhattan, the two teams are an even 3-3. Last year, when the Wildcats beat the Jayhawks, it snapped an eight-game losing streak dating back to 2015. Kansas’ last game before the Big 12 Tournament may be its toughest all season, as the Jayhawks will travel down to Lubbock to take on Texas Tech for a second time on March 7. In Lubbock last year, Kansas was blown out 91-62.

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Not compensating collegiate athletes for likeness is exploitation — let’s change that COLUMN Huntyr Schwegman @HuntyrUDK

In the midst of an FBI investigation into college basketball, in which at least 20 programs were mentioned, the NCAA is searching for evidence of schools and sponsor companies paying recruits to come to their school. The solution: Let student-athletes get paid. The NCAA was formed in 1906 with a focus on conserving education as well as amateurism in athletics. In 1973, the NCAA revised the scholarship system, implementing the one-year scholarship which replaced the four-year scholarship, as well as continued to emphasize amateurism within college athletics. Universities and athletic programs that offer more to recruits than a scholarship are in violation of NCAA rules and can be stripped of their ability to award scholarships, or they can even be shut down for a period of time. Countless institutions, including the University of Kansas, have been investigated for violating these recruiting rules over the years. Well, things might be about to change. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Fair Pay to Play act Monday. This bill would stop California universities from prohibiting student-athletes from being paid for the use of their name, likeness and image. The bill will

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Associate Sports Editor Huntyr Schwegman argues that the NCAA should allow players to be compensated for the use of their likeness.

go into affect in 2023. The NCAA has already threatened to ban California schools from NCAA competitions, bowl games and March Madness if they were to allow student-athletes to profit from their play while in school. Los Angeles Times editorial writer Scott Martelle fired back at the NCAA for the threats, calling it exploitation. Universities and athletic departments have long been profiting from student-athletes and the work they put into their

sports. Kansas Athletics Inc. alone brought in over $104 million during fiscal year 2018, and spent a little over 14% on grants-in-aid, or athletic scholarships. The Green Bay Packers, the only North American professional sports team that releases its financial information, brought in a total revenue of $477.9 million in fiscal year 2019, and spent just over a third on player contracts. With its six men’s sports and eight women’s sports, Kansas can offer up to 255.1 scholarships

per year, 113 going to women and 142.1 to men. My solution? Let the players make all the money they want while they’re in college. All of their peers in non-academic fields have few restrictions on how they can earn money from their skills. If the NCAA wants to keep the integrity of amateurism, restrict this income to a trust fund or savings account. Most of an athlete’s needs during school are met through their scholarships, which cover housing and meals.

Investing the revenue they create in a student-athlete’s future would help set them up for a successful future in any path of life they choose. The path following the Fair Pay to Play act is unclear, but what is clear is that student-athletes help generate millions of dollars each year and are unable to claim any of it for themselves. This needs to change, and the NCAA should listen to Newsom.

Best dance-offs from past Late Nights in the Phog Dylan Cunningham

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Throughout the storied history of Late Night in the Phog, one of the more iconic traditions has been the dance-off competitions among Jayhawk basketball players. These fully-choreographed sequences give fans an entertaining sneak peek at the various personalities that make up the latest versions of Kansas’ basketball teams. Let’s take a look back at some of the more memorable dance-offs in Late Night history. 2017-18 season The 2017-18 Kansas men’s team had a season to remember as it reached the Final Four, giving Kansas its first appearance since the 2011-12 season. This squad’s Late Night dance-off was just as memorable as the team kicked off the routine with Kendrick Lamar’s hit 2017 single “HUMBLE.” As is tradition, the team is split into two groups with each wearing different outfits. This year, one side wore all-black with the other side donning Kansas jerseys as each side took turns showing off their moves. Some of the funniest dance moves in this edition of Late Night came from former guards Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and Malik Newman, who were both integral pieces in this team’s Final Four run. 2012-13 season This particular Kansas team went a little more old-school with its dance routine. Players can be seen wearing backwards and/or sideways flat-brim caps with sweatpants while busting moves to some classic 2000s pop and rap hits. The MVP awards for the 2012-13 Late Night dance-off have to go to former guards Tyler Self and Evan Manning, who were both massive fan favorites at Kan-

sas due to their family connections to the basketball program. At one point, Self is swung up and down by two of his teammates and thrown back onto his feet to the delight of the Allen Fieldhouse crowd. Another highlight from this dance-off was the team’s rendition of Psy’s 2012 smash hit single “Gangnam Style,” with the players sporting matching blazers and white shoes.

Throughout the storied history of Late Night in the Phog, one of the more iconic traditions has been the dance-off competitions among Jayhawk basketball players. 2010-11 season One of coach Bill Self’s more legendary moments arrived in 2010 when he dressed up as Vanilla Ice for Late Night in the Phog. Following a short speech packed with classic dad jokes, members of the team trotted onto the floor wearing crimson and blue sweater vests with bow ties. The Jayhawks proceeded to get down to a Boyz II Men song, with former center Thomas Robinson leading the charge during the number. Despite this team’s heart-wrenching Elite Eight loss at the hands of 11-seeded VCU in the NCAA Tournament, the dance moves here are undeniably championship-caliber.

Then-redshirt senior Tyler Self dances with his partner at Late Night in the Phog on Oct. 1, 2016.

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What would you do with $10,000? Ronnie Lozano @rolo7_96

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Whether it’s at the end of a quarter in a basketball game or at the gym with friends, making a half-court shot grabs everyone’s attention. However, the recognition becomes magnified when money is on the line. Brennan Bechard, director of basketball operations for Kansas men’s basketball, knows exactly how that feels. Since 2015, he’s helped two students win $10,000 by hitting a shot from half-court during Late Night in the Phog. “Seeing how happy the student was each time was great,” Bechard said in a phone interview. “But also, the best part was hearing their stories.” Bechard was also picked by a student to shoot the ball in 2017. He didn’t make the half-court shot that year, and neither student picked him in 2018. Bechard, who also played basketball at Kansas as a walk-on from 2007-09, has been picked three times. In 2015 — one of the two years he made the shot — Bechard won then-sophomore Jerrod Martin Castro $10,000. Bechard said Castro told him he’d use the money toward repaying student loans. Shooters are selected at random during Late Night and can enter the contest, which is not limited to just students, by sending a text message to a number given by Kansas Athletics. One

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Brennan Bechard, director of basketball operations for Kansas men’s basketball, hugs Jordan Stiers after hitting a half-court shot at Late Night in the Phog in 2016.

male and one female participant will be chosen if they receive a congratulations notification. After the selection, the participants can decide if they want Bechard or someone else to shoot for them. Kansas alumna Jordan Stiers experienced the euphoric feeling of Bechard’s shot-making ability when Bechard won her $10,000 at Late Night in the Phog in 2016. According to The Kansas City Star, Stiers used at least some of

the money to help her grandmother who kept her from foster care when she was growing up. “I was just thinking about my Nana and what I was going to do to help her,” Stiers told The Star in 2016. “I’ve always thought about that one question: ‘If you win so much money, what are you going to do with it?’ And she’s helped me a lot in my life, so pay it forward.” Bechard said Stiers also wrote him a note after she was awarded the money to express her grat-

itude. He said the idea of awarding $10,000 to the student who benefits from the successful shot came from Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self. “I think coach Self deserves a ton of credit for putting money up and thinking of the students and writing the actual check,” Bechard said. So what would you do with $10,000? Some current students have big dreams.

“Buy a car,” junior Mariah Sibley said. “Plain and simple.” Senior Mara Mueller said she’d buy books and donate some of the money. Senior Julia Montoya would travel to Europe. Bechard said he practiced the shot every once in a while for this year’s contest. “Overall we’re just excited to kick the season off and get in front of the fans and have some fun,” Bechard said.

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Students gear up for Snoop Dogg performance Jack McGarr

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Last week, Kansas Athletics tweeted a teaser video featuring men’s basketball coach Bill Self in an over sized gold chain and Adidas shirt walking through a record store and flipping through Snoop Dogg records. Snoop Dogg then bursts onto the screen, as is announced as the Late Night in the Phog performer. Snoop Dogg — also known as Snoop Doggy Dogg and Snoop Lion — follows past Late Night headliners 2 Chainz (2018) and Lil Yachty (2017). For students who have never been to an event like Late Night, this is a brand new experience. For freshman Karel Julius Sinatra, a music major from Indonesia, Snoop Dogg’s appearance is unheard of. “I think it’s really interesting because like, this is my first time [in] the U.S.,” Sinatra said. “I think a lot of things [are] surprising, because … in my country there’s no artist coming to the campus and it’s really exciting.” After Kansas Athletics made the announcement, people had mixed reactions ranging from the allegations made by the NCAA about Self to the fact that the California hip-hop legend is coming to Kansas. Peyton Schlossberg, a freshman from Manhattan Beach, California, said he is enthusiastic about Snoop Dogg’s performance. “He’s the OG, and I’m excited to see him,” Schlossberg said.

Over Snoop Dogg’s career as an artist, he has been nominated for countless awards including Emmy awards for songs like “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” and “Drop it like it’s Hot.” When asked which song she’s looking forward to, sophomore Samantha Lillis, a hu-

“I think it’s really cool he’s performing and coming to Lawrence.” Emaad Gerami Sophomore

man biology major from Olathe, is ready to hear “Drop it like it’s Hot.” “That’s a good one…” Lillis said. “I’ll be up there, you’ll see me fist bumpin’, I’ll scream. I got it.” Salahedin Ali, a freshman from Lenexa, said Snoop Dogg is “the greatest rapper of all time.” Troy Aikins, a freshman from Detroit, Michigan, said he was happy to see that Snoop Dogg is coming to Kansas. “He’s gonna be amazing,” Aikins said. Sophomore Emaad Gerami from Lawrence said it’s a big deal. “I think it’s really cool he’s performing and coming to Lawrence,” Gerami said.

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Kansas men’s basketball recruiting roundup Huntyr Schwegman @HuntyrUDK

Even though the eyes of Kansas basketball fans will be focused on the class of 2019 during Late Night in the Phog, let’s take a look at some recruits coming in the next couple years. Listed as the Jayhawks’ top target by 247sports.com for the recruiting class of 2020, Ty Berry is a 6-foot-2, three-star combo guard from Wichita. Although he has not been offered a scholarship yet, the Kansas native has received offers from Minnesota, Northwestern, Oklahoma State and Colorado. Another recruit in the mix without a scholarship offer is Roosevelt Wheeler. The 6-foot-10 center will be in attendance for Late Night, and although he is only a junior in high school, snagging a four-star big man early would be huge for Kansas. The Jayhawks are also recruiting another center for the 2021 class, although Frank Anselem has considered switching to the class of 2020. Anselem is a versatile player, able to work the high and low post, as well as a well-rounded defensive player. Kerwin Walton was offered a scholarship from Kansas back

in mid-July but has also received numerous other offers. The fourstar shooting guard from Hopkins, Minnesota, has yet to visit Kansas but he could bring some stability to an inconsistent Kansas offense. “I got to see quite a bit of wing Kerwin Walton over the last few weeks, and I don’t know that I saw anybody else shoot the ball like he did at any of my other stops since the early spring,” Rivals analyst Eric Bossi wrote. “It just seemed like each time he caught the ball it was going in, and his shot is exactly the same each and every time.” Among the recruits attending Late Night in the Phog will be fivestar power forward Isaiah Todd, four-star J.T. Thor and four-star Javonte Brown-Ferguson. Brown-Ferguson is also considering entering the class of 2020 and has been offered scholarships by 13 schools including Kansas. “[Kansas] said they need three bigs to play, and I was included in this list,” Brown-Ferguson told Hoosier State of Mind. While the recruitment season is just beginning for the class of 2020, Kansas has already got an early jump into the beginning of a strong recruiting class.

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The Kansas student section gets hyped for the Kansas-Kansas State matchup. The Jayhawks defeated the Wildcats 64-49 Monday, Feb. 25.

What to know about 2019 women’s basketball recruits complement Franklin’s play style quite well. Chisom Ajekwu | Center Ajekwu, the 19th-ranked post player in the class of 2019, is another recruit to keep an eye on this season. Standing at 6-foot-3, the Lawrence native is set make scoring difficult for the Jayhawks’ opponents this season, and her rebounding efficiency will aid Kansas in converting second-chance opportunities. Ajekwu’s size and technical skill are two major reasons to be excited about her as a young prospect this season.

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Former special assistant to the athletic director Larry Keating, right, celebrates with the Kansas women’s basketball team.

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Heading into this year’s edition of Late Night in the Phog, it’s important to become familiar with the new faces on each basketball roster. In 2019-20, Kansas women’s basketball coach Brandon Schneider has brought in five new recruits who will each look

to make an impact this season. Let’s have a look at this year’s freshman class and how each player can contribute to the future of Kansas women’s basketball. Zakiyah Franklin | Guard Franklin, a four-star recruit and left-handed combo guard from Lakeland, Florida, is the highest-ranked Kansas wom-

en’s recruit in ESPN’s recruiting index. ESPN’s scouts have been impressed by Franklin’s ability to make plays off the dribble, with recruiting analyst Dan Olson even calling her the “best guard in the country at attacking the basket” in the class of 2019. Schneider will likely platoon Franklin’s minutes with sophomore guard Brooklyn Mitchell, who should

Tamia Davis | Guard Davis, a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, is the second of three guards in the Kansas class of 2019. The main strengths of Davis’ game are leading the floor, pushing the ball in transition and maintaining good court vision. Davis is also described as “jet-quick” with a knack for finishing coast to coast, similar to the skill set of men’s basketball sophomore guard Devon Dotson. Davis will likely only play sparingly off the bench this season, but she looks to be on the way to becoming a solid four-year guard at Kansas.

Chandler Prater | Guard Prater, a Kansas City, Missouri, native, rounds out the trio of point guards in this year’s recruiting class. Prater’s ESPN scouting report reads very similarly to Davis’ in that Prater is described as a “floor leader with a [scorer’s] mentality in the backcourt.” However, Olson notes Prater is also becoming a threat from three-point range, which would add needed versatility to Kansas’ backcourt. Prater’s shooting ability will likely determine her success at the college level. Holly Kersgieter | Guard Kersgieter is the fifth and final recruit in the class of 2019. At 5-foot-10, the guard from Sand Springs, Oklahoma is able to use her size and agility to take opponents off the dribble and create one-on-one scoring opportunities. Additionally, Kersgieter has a high basketball IQ, which helps her read spacing and make smart passes. She also has the ability to finish through traffic, which should continue through college given her advantageous size as a guard. Look for Kersgieter to be a key contributor off the bench throughout her college career.

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Then-freshman guard Devon Dotson shoots the ball against Auburn. The Jayhawks fell to the Tigers 89-75 Saturday, March 23.

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Appearing in all 31 games and starting 29 of them in the 2018-19 season, Helgren is one of the few returning cast members to this Kansas team. Averaging 23.2 minutes per game last year, she managed 2.8 points per game and notched a career-high 10 points against Oral Roberts on Nov. 13, 2018. She also led the Jayhawks with 25 blocks.

Changing his jersey number from 11 to one, the Providence Day School graduate will return to the backcourt for the Jayhawks this fall. Starting in all 36 games for Kansas during the 2018-19 campaign, Dotson totaled 1,168 minutes on the season and knocked in 48.2% of his shots from the field. His career high of 45 minutes came on Feb. 11 against TCU on the road in a thrilling overtime victory.

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A native of Araraquara, Brazil, De Carvalho made two starts and averaged 15.1 minutes per game. She scored double-figures five times last season while shooting 29% from the field. Carvalho also reeled in a career-best seven boards at Baylor on Feb. 20.

The towering seven-footer brings his daunting size back to the lineup for Kansas with the goal of turning in a fully healthy senior season. Before his wrist injury last season, Azubuike was enjoying a junior year in which he shot a blistering 70.51% from the field through nine games. For a milestone watch, Azubuike is eight blocks away from the 100th of his career.

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A JUCO transfer from Florida Southwestern College, Stephens adds a high-powered scoring ability to the roster. Ranked 24th overall and eighth for her position in the 2019 signing class by the Dan Olson Collegiate Girls Report, the Florida-product averaged 20.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game as a sophomore. She also holds the single-season record for scoring at Florida Southwestern with 527 points.

A graduate transfer from the University of Iowa, Moss brings an element that Kansas so desperately searches for come tournament time. Starting in all 35 games for the Hawkeyes last year, Moss averaged 9.2 points per game and ranked second on the team in steals with 32. Reaching double figures in scoring 15 times, Moss finished fourth in the Big Ten for three-point field goal percentage at 42% (48-of-114).

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‘Could’ve been me’ Reflecting on nationwide murders of Black trans women At least transgender people were killed in the U.S. this year

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Nebula Child, a Black transgender woman and former Lawrence resident, said she always gets a notification on her phone when a Blacktransgender woman is killed. These days, she said it’s happening more consistently than before. At least 18 transgender people in this country have been violently killed this year, according to the Human Rights Campagin, and most of them were Black transgender women. Ja’leyah-Jamar, an activist from Kansas City, Kansas, is the most recent and died on Sept. 13. She’s one of two Black transgender women from the Kansas City area who have been killed this year. “Every time I get a notification about it, I cry because it could’ve been me,” said Child, who moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, during the summer. “My message is to stop killing us because that really could’ve been me in Lawrence.” Child said she was assaulted for the first time ever by a Blackman in her apartment while living in Lawrence. “I’ve had my share of harassment from men in Lawrence, but I’ve taken a hiatus from men because they’re really dangerous, and they’re very abusive,” Child said. The average life expectancy of transgender women in the United States is between 30 and 35, according to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Jamar was reported to be in her 20s, and Brooklyn Lindsey, the other Blacktransgender woman killed in Kansas City, was 32. Child is only 24. Although Child, who lived in Lawrence for four years before moving, said she liked being in Lawrence, she also said her iden-

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tity as a Blacktransgender woman often made her feel lonely. “It was pretty isolating. Yes, we still have different get togethers for the Black community, but there’s not that many Black male and female transgender women that I know of,” Child said. “Most of them I can count on my one hand.”

“Every time I get a notification about it, I cry because it could’ve been me.” Nebula Child Former Lawrence resident

However, Child said she felt accepted by Lawrence’s Blackqueer community. “People like TK [Morton] and

others made my experience in Lawrence worthwhile,” Child said. “They’re very comfortable and beautiful people to hang around, but other than that, living in Lawrence was very interesting because I’m a very artsy kind of person, and Lawrence isn’t exactly like that.” TK Morton, who uses pronouns ze/zir/zirs, is a coordinator for the University of Kansas’ Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity. Morton called Child “the shining star in my universe.” Ze aims to make zis office more inclusive for Black transgender women on the University’s campus and in the Lawrence community. “In general, the presence of black, brown and indigenous bodies in our office has dramatically increased,” Morton said. “I have a pretty diverse staff, not in the sense of just gender identity, but I strategically hired queer and transgender students of color so that they can do this work because they’re already doing it Continue on page 4

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Women’s tennis to play at Baylor Invitational The Jayhawks will attend the Baylor Invitational Oct. 4 through Oct. 6 in Waco, Texas.

Walking into downtown Lawrence’s The Raven Book Store, you are greeted by an extensive amount of books, mugs, two cats and the smiling face of owner Danny Caine. Although he only gained ownership of The Raven in August 2017, his accomplishments as a bookseller and contributions to the arts community are already being noticed. The Midwest Independent Booksellers Association recently named Danny Caine the recipient of the Midwest Bookseller of the Year award for 2019. The association uses the award to recognize booksellers in the Midwest that have done exceptional work in the past year — and this year, Caine’s accomplishments caught its attention. Carrie Obry, the executive director of the Midwest Indepen-

Danny Caine is the owner of the Raven Book Store.

dent Booksellers Association, said Caine has done a great job of raising the profile of The Raven beyond just events and people coming to the store to buy books. “He raised the level of his conversation to advocating for independent bookstores as a sales channel within the publishing industry and also as the premier destination for customers to buy books,” Obry said.

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Caine gained nationwide attention for his tweets in the past year and continues to be an active Twitter user, spreading information about not only his bookstore but also independent bookstores across the country. “When a bookseller does that, it really stands out as effective and worthwhile and something that everyone really appreciates, Continue on page 5

How to stay safe while using rideshare programs Emma Bascom @EBascom3

In March 2019, the murder of Samantha Josephson, a college student who entered a stranger’s car she believed to be her Uber, made national headlines, inspired legislation and brought attention to the dangers that ride-sharing companies pose. After a controversial summer, Uber introduced RideCheck, a safety feature that detects when a ride goes unexpectedly off course or pauses for too long and checks in with passengers to help. RideCheck was implemented to make passengers feel more secure, even though 33% feel somewhat safe as a passenger in a ride-sharing vehicle. That said, the numbers don’t reflect those who simply avoid ride-sharing because of safety concerns. Tyler McMillin, a freshman from Overland Park, and Maya Stucky, a sophomore from Wichita, both said they avoid using services such as Uber and Lyft because of safety. “I don’t necessarily trust it because I think it’s something that can easily be exploited if someone wanted to exploit it,” McMillin said. “If someone wanted to use it to commit a crime, it would not be very hard, I don’t think.” Stucky agreed, saying that she prefers to use SafeRide, a KU-sponsored alternative to traditional ride-sharing services. Continue on page 3

Khalil Herbert leaves Kansas Jack Johnson @JohnyJ_15

On Wednesday afternoon, Kansas football announced on Twitter that senior running back Khalil Herbert is no longer with the program. Per the release, coach Les Miles issued a statement on the running back. “We would like to wish Khalil Herbert and his family well moving forward,” Miles said. “With that said, Khalil is no longer a member of our football program and will not participate in any football activities. Herbert finishes his career at Kansas with 1,735 rushing yards, 14 touchdowns, and an average of 5.77 yards per carry. The native of Coral Springs, Florida last played on Sept. 21 against West Virginia. In that game, he carried the ball seven times for 27 yards. He was ruled out minutes before last Saturday’s game against TCU in which the Jayhawks were upended by a score of 51-14. Kansas will take on Oklahoma this Saturday at 11 a.m. Without their leading rusher, the Jayhawks will turn to the likes of sophomore running back Pooka Williams Jr. and freshman running back Velton Gardner.

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The Kansas Board of Regents voted unanimously to eliminate the requirement for students to take a pre-college curriculum of English, math, social science and three electives in order to be admitted to the University of Kansas and other Kansas universities Wednesday, Sept. 18. “We anticipate the changes will have a minimal effect at KU,” said Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, director of news and media relations, in an email to the Kansan. “The University will continue to promote the completion of a rigorous high school curriculum, because that — coupled with a student’s performance in those courses — is the best indicator of college readiness.” Under the new standards, the University will still require an ACT score of 21 and a GPA of 3.25, or an ACT score of 24 and a GPA of 3.0. As part of the changes, class rank, which was never an admissions factor for the University, will also no longer be considered by the other Regents universities. Before going into effect, however, the changes need to pass budget, administration, the attorney general’s office, feedback, the legislative committee and back to the board for a final vote. The Regents’ decision began with a recommendation from the First-Generation Task Force several years ago, said Matthew Keith, Regents director of com-

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Sept. 24 marked National Voter Registration Day, but for the American Civil Liberties Union of the University of Kansas, voter registration and student activism is a mission that extends far beyond a single day. In 2018, 19,202 students at the University registered compared to 16,274 in 2014 — roughly an 18% increase — according to the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement. In addition, the voting rate of registered KU students increased by 26.1% from 2014 to 2018. This is what Andrew Lee, junior and president of the ACLU of KU, calls the organization’s biggest impact on campus. “ACLU of KU takes every opportunity we can to get our message out, from tabling at campus events and advertising our meetings to partnering with other campus organizations to increase voter registration,” Lee said. The ALCU is a national, non-partisan organization that works to “defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee,” according to the organization’s website. The ACLU of KU was founded in 2017 by Amii Castle, professor of law and business. While the student organization is involved in many forms of activism, Castle calls voter registration the “passion project” of the group. Last September, four students from the ACLU of KU met with Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Reggie Robinson to discuss the promotion of student voter

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Emma Bascom Breaking and entering at Wescoe Hall An unknown subject caused $900 in damage as they tried to gain access to vending machines in Wescoe Hall Tuesday, Oct. 1, around 4 p.m., according to police records. The case is open. Property crime at Strong Hall Money boxes were stolen and four vending machines were damaged at Strong Hall Monday, Sept. 30, around 10 p.m., according to police records. The investigation is ongoing.

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munications. “[The task force recommended] ways to basically help make sure that first-generation students have access to a higher education system in Kansas and looking at any barriers they may face to see how they can be alleviated,” Keith said. Regents said 87% of Kansas high school graduates will qualify for admission to four of six public universities under the new rules, according to an article from the Wichita Eagle. “It takes time and lots of individuals work on those to figure

out what are the best standards to help balance access for students and for students to be successful once they reach campus,” Keith said. “It’s about making that balance of access and success for students.” Barcomb-Peterson added that the University is on board with the changes. “KU supports greater flexibility in the precollege curriculum that simplifies the application process for first-time college students,” Barcomb-Peterson said.

Breaking and entering on 1000 block of Sunnyside Avenue Someone damaged, entered and removed items from a vehicle on the 1000 block of Sunnyside Avenue, resulting in a loss of $235, Monday Sept. 30 around 5 p.m, according to police records. The case remains open. Breaking and entering on Sunnyside Avenue An unknown subject entered an unlocked vehicle on Sunnyside Avenue and tried to jam a tool into the ignition, resulting in around $500 of damage, Monday, Sept. 30 around 11 a.m., according to police records. The case remains open.

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registration. In collaboration with the ACLU, Robinson sent an email to all KU students that gave a reminder of the upcoming voter registration deadline and included instructions accompanied by links to voter registration forms. Although total voter turnout increased, a gap remains between students who register to vote and those who actually make it out to the polls. The voting rate of registered student voters in 2018 was 57.6%. It was 31.5% in 2014. “The next step is to capitalize on every opportunity we can to register more young people to vote,” Lee said. “I think the biggest challenge is to keep that enthusiasm high.” Castle said she was impressed

with the level of student involvement and the students’ passion and willingness to get the work done. She founded the group as an avenue for students to become more active and said she is very enthusiastic about how the organization is “gaining momentum.” “Choose your issue. Choose your level of activism,” Castle said. “It’s easier to do with a group.” Since 2017, the monthly meeting attendance has doubled in size, Castle said. At these meetings, students hear from guest speakers and practice civic engagement by signing petitions. Outside of the meetings, students participate in various protests and voter registration drives. “I am most excited to see more and more young people partic-

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ipating in our democracy,” Lee said. “I think young people are finally starting to realize how much power we really have to initiate positive change in the American political system.”

Corrections & clarifications Clarification: The article about sexual assault and liquor arrests in the Sept. 30 print edition of the Kansan has been updated. A previous version of the article said that 13 rapes occurred on campus. The story has been updated to say that 13 rapes were reported.

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Just Food to accept donations at Late Night Ronnie Lozano @rolo7_96

Late Night in the Phog will play an important role in assisting Just Food of Douglas County by adding a large portion to its pantry. It’s one of the biggest collection events the organization benefits from each year, said Ryan Bowersox, Just Food’s director of outreach and marketing. The organization is nearing its 10th anniversary and has set up donation points at Late Night every year since the pantry’s founding, said Sally Hare-Schriner, secretary of the board of directors at Just Food. This year, spots will be set up for donations throughout Phog Fest and at entrances to Late Night in Allen Fieldhouse. Hare-Schriner also said it used to be a requirement for students attending Late Night to donate a non-perishable food item. Even though it’s just a recommendation for now, Hare-Schriner and Bowersox still encourage students to donate.

“A huge population of Douglas County is food insecure, and that includes KU’s campus as well,” she said. The organization’s relationship with the University of Kansas benefits even more during October because it comes together with the Jayhawks for over 30 food drives leading up to the school’s homecoming, Bowersox said. Bowersox also said donations to the wide-reaching food pantry continues to increase in importance because of the growing number of people without proper access to food. She said, for example, the addition of the University’s Campus Cupboard has been significant in promoting the fight against food insecurity on campus. According to Just Food’s annual report for 2018-2019, 31% of students at the University face food insecurity. Additionally, the report says nearly 40% of children in the Lawrence Public School District are economically disadvantaged and qualify for a free and reduced

lunch program as well. Given these inconsistent food opportunities, Bowersox said every donation counts and will go back into the Douglas County community. Contributions aren’t limited to K-12 students and KU students, though. They also help elderly people on the outskirts of the county who don’t have accessible transportation. Hare-Schriner said the pantry has served about 10,000 people a month. The number includes family members or friends that eat the food their companions pick up from the food bank. Hare-Schriner also said Just Food tries to make sure people who come in become more conscious of their food choices. Employees at the pantry also offer programs to teach clients how to cook and grow their own food. “I’m humbled to be part of an organization that helps people reduce their food insecurity,” Hare-Schriner said.

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Freshman Nick Cygan exits his car after providing a ride for a friend.

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“It felt a little safer since it was a KU-based service, and I knew a lot of people who had used it,” Stucky said. “Feeling safe is something that you shouldn’t have to be concerned with. That shouldn’t have to be a worry in the back of your mind when you get into any kind of riding service.” Saige Killion, a student representative for SafeRide, said SafeRides have different safety features that they utilize at each stage of passenger interaction. The vehicles themselves all have KU logos on the side, so students should not mistake a stranger’s car for a SafeRide vehicle. Passengers should also be able to recognize SafeRide drivers easily because they wear uniforms. Drivers also drive the campus buses during the day. On the passenger side of things, Killion said only KU students can use the service. To ensure that only students are riding in the vehicle, passengers must use their KU credentials to log in to the app and call a ride. Then, when the vehicle arrives, they must show their KU identification card so drivers can confirm their identity. “It’s a very safe service,” Killion said.

Deputy Chief James Anguiano from the KU Public Safety Office also said he believes that SafeRide is a good alternative for students who don’t trust businesses like Uber or Lyft. However, he acknowledged that many still choose these services because of speed and ease of use. For these students, he offered safety tips such as using the Jayhawk Buddy System, as well as waiting for the driver inside. “Follow your instinct. If it doesn’t feel right, cancel the ride,” Anguiano said. “Or, if you don’t think the person’s going to drop you off in the right area, talk to the driver as you go … because your drop off point should be in a well-lighted area close to your location to help you get home safely.” Additionally, Anguiano said that passengers should always check the car’s license plate and have the driver confirm their name before entering the vehicle. “The license plate is always given to you in a ride-share service, so be sure the license plate matches up with the car you’re trying to get in. The make, model, driver photo is provided in your app. Utilize those,” Anguiano said. “When the driver opens the door, never say ‘I’m James.’ Let the driver say who they are so you can look at that on the app as well, and you can see that photo.”

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Rexy Bodean sits back in his lawn chair listening to the sounds of a crackling fire pit and the radio. Across from him, a hammock sways in the wind as cars drive past. But this relaxing scene isn’t in Bodean’s backyard — it’s in a parking spot off Massachusetts Street. Bodean’s setup is a part of Lawrence’s first PARK(ing) Day, an international day where artists, architects, local businesses and community-members “reclaim” a parking spot and use it for something other than parking a car. “Parking Day is a great way to look at how we use public space,” said Jenny Muller, a Lawrence resident who hosted the parking spot, “Cycle-Fix Cafe.” Organized by local architecture and design firm Hoke Ley, Lawrence’s inaugural PARK(ing) Day took place Friday, Sept. 27. Eight installations took over parking spots around Massachusetts Street, from Seventh Street to 11th Street. Some spots were art installations, some brought up advocacy issues, and some were community gatherings. The event originally started

in 2005 in San Francisco but has since spread internationally. Rex Sandquist, an organizer of the event and an associate architect at Hoke Ley, said he remembered what it was like participating in PARK(ing) Day at his undergraduate university, so he decided he wanted to bring the event to Lawrence. “I just like to bring public art to everybody, making it accessible to everybody,” Sandquist said. Sandquist said he was supposed to host a spot made of Hoke Ley’s fabric samples, but it was knocked over by the wind. It was important for Sandquist that the construction materials for the installations were recycled or reusable items. In the “Tread on Me” exhibit, sisters BryAnn, Cali and Ainsley Burke used recycled tires filled with assorted materials to create a “sensory experience” people could walk through. In fact, several of the parking spots made environmental awareness a focus. For Jenna Coker and Fred Sack’s spot, they reused materials, such as bottle caps, to spell out “We Stand with Greta,” referencing the 16-yearold Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. Meanwhile, spots like Bodean’s and “162 Square Feet”

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Rexy Bodean sits in his parking spot during Lawrence’s first PARK(ing) Day, which took place Friday, Sept. 27.

aimed to bring people together. Schuyler Clogston, Pennie Liu and Rolf Petermann wanted to create a space they described as an “outdoor living room” made up of bales of hay and bamboo complete with string lights and a game of tic-tac-toe made of recycled bottles. Liu, Clogston and Petermann’s spot was sponsored by their employer, design firm

Trans women and also be given a chance to be able to be in a queer space that isn’t one dominated by white faces.”

“I’ve been ostracized because of my skin tone and because of who I am.” Nebula Child Former Lawrence Resident

but I also realize that KU and this country still has a lot of work to do in the sense of supporting Black trans women.” Although the experiences of Black transgender women in the country are disheartening for Child, she said the TV series “Pose” brings her joy. The award-winning FX show, which debuted in 2017, highlights ballroom culture and the experiences of transgender women of color. The series made history at the Emmy Awards last

on Massachusetts Street when they saw the event and decided to visit several of the spots. Tolly said the event was a way to get people talking to each other. Regardless of age, background or level of experience, Sandquist said anyone is welcome to host a spot, and he hopes to continue the event for many years to come.

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Queer Students of Color is one of those initiatives Morton created. It’s a bi-weekly event hosted by the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity to promote queer visibility on the University’s campus. It’s held every other Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. “It’s a space where queer students of color can scream into the void, talk about joy and be able to get support,” Morton said. “As a Black transgender staff member on this campus, I know that I have differences that are not the same as my fellow trans sisters, so I know that our office still has a lot of work to do and that we are still learning and growing in that span,

Gould Evans. Several local businesses were involved in PARK(ing) Day, including Luckyberry and HAMM companies with the installation “Dumpster Dining” — a clean dumpster with chairs and tables on the inside, as well as Cycle Fix, a mobile bike repair business. Lawrence residents Molly Tolly and Steve Plaster said they were

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Nebula Child is a former Lawrence resident. Child recently moved to Charlotte, North Carolina.

month when Billy Porter became the first openly gay Black man to win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category. Child said the show made her reflect on her time of being in the ballroom community while living in Tampa, Florida, where she was born and raised. “I cried when I watched the first episode because it represented everything that I am,” Child said. “I’ve never been kicked out of a house, but I’ve been ostracized because of my skin tone and because of who I am as a Black trans woman. It’s so beautiful to see my people and my culture represented on there.” But there’s still more work to

do in creating awareness for the transgender community. Child urges those within the community to continue creating content and spaces that illuminate their nuanced realities instead of waiting on those outside of the community to do it. It’s the same advice Child said she has applied to her own life. She said she wants to write a book about a Black transgender superhero — a representation she said is gravely missing from Marvel’s cinematic universe. “If they’re not going to create it, we will, and we always have,” Child said. “We need to get together and create our own thing, or else, it’s not going to be made.”

From a speech by former Westboro Baptist member Megan Phelps-Roper to the second annual “Haunting Humanities,” the Lawrence area has several arts events to check out this month. Here are four arts events to put on your October calendar: Sunday, Oct. 6 | Rent 20th Anniversary Tour | The Lied Center Rent’s 20th Anniversary Tour is coming to Lawrence Sunday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The Pulitzer prize and Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of seven artists struggling with their dreams. Tickets for the show are available for purchase on the Lied Center’s website.

and Leaving the Westboro Baptist Church” at Abe and Jake’s Landing, located at 8 E. 6th St. The event is hosted by the Raven Book Store and starts at 7 p.m. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the event. Wednesday, Oct. 23 | Haunting Humanities | Abe and Jake’s Landing The Hall Center for the Humanities is putting on its second annual “Haunting Humanities” at Abe and Jake’s Landing. The event features Halloween-themed presentations and activities in connection with the humanities. The event is free and open to the public and starts at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 9 | An Evening with Megan Phelps-Roper | Abe and Jake’s Landing Writer, activist and former member of the Westboro Baptist Church Megan Phelps-Roper will speak about her new book, “Unfollow: A Memoir of Loving

Friday, Oct. 25 | Final Fridays | Downtown Lawrence and Warehouse Art District Explore the streets of downtown Lawrence and the Warehouse Arts District the last Friday of each month, enjoying art as part of Final Fridays. Mark your calendar for this month’s Final Friday on Oct. 25 that runs from 5 to 9 p.m.

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“Peaky Blinders” season 5 releases on Netflix Oct. 4

“Herstory in the Making” by Young M.A. released Sept. 27

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” Theatre Lawrence Oct. 4, 5 and 6

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Writer and contributor to the current KU Common Book “Tales of Two Americas: Stories of Inequality in a Divided Nation,” Kiese Laymon will speak at the Lied Center for the fall Common Book keynote lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. The event, hosted by the Office of First-Year Experience, will have Laymon give a speech about “Outside,” his essay featured in “Tales of Two Americas.” He will also discuss a number of themes important to the University of Kansas and its growth to become more accepting to students no matter their identity or background, said Howard Graham, associate director of academic programs for the Office of First-Year Experience. “Here is a really great opportunity to have a shared experience with lots of other people in the community, to hear a great speaker and a great thinker, someone that is going to engage with our community and talk about issues that matter to us,” Graham said. Laymon is the author of “Heavy: An American Memoir” and “How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America.” The former was named a top book of 2018 by the New York Times critics and led Laymon to be awarded the 2019

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so all of our members had been noticing that and are very proud of him and thankful for him doing that,” Obry said. Caine has also contributed to the Lawrence arts scene in the past year, partnering with other community centers in Lawrence to plan and put on literary-related events. Partnering with other Lawrence organizations, Caine is planning “The Paper Plains Literary Festival” that will take place in Lawrence in April 2020. Even with these accomplishments and accolades, receiving the award was still a shock to Caine, he said. “It was a huge surprise and a huge honor to get that phone

call,” Caine said. To Caine, the award is more than just a recognition of his contributions, he said. “It’s an honor,” Caine said. “I work hard. I know I work hard, so it feels really good to be recognized for that, but there are so many other people in the Midwest doing amazing work for bookselling, and they are people that inspire me, so it’s humbling.” The award ceremony will take place at the Heartland Fall Forum in Caine’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where with fellow booksellers and his family, the association will present Caine the award before he gives a speech. “It was going to be really fun and amazing to accept the award regardless, but to do it in Cleveland at the Renaissance [Hotel] is extra special,” Caine said.

Kiese Laymon will deliver his lecture at the Lied Center at 7 p.m.

Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. The fall semester keynote lecture is an event that brings the author of the current Common Book to promote a shared academic experience for first-year students. The Office of First-Year Experience has hosted the event since 2012. “[Laymon] is a very important thinker in the country,” Graham said. “He is going to speak about issues that matter to our community, so regardless if someone read the book or not, it should resonate.” Laymon is someone who can

articulate many critical issues, including social justice and identity, said Cody Charles, an associate director in the Office of Multicultural Affairs. He said he also believes Laymon will be able to connect with the audience using his vulnerability and leave a lasting impact. “It is a very intimate conversation,” Charles said. “What Kiese does as an author and as an academic is ask people about their own personal journeys and to learn from those journeys.” The event is free and open to the public.

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Danny Caine is the owner of The Raven Book Store in downtown Lawrence.

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FFA of the day: “You know a two month old song about Kylie Jenner, but you don’t know who Bill Self is?” “What are you studying?” “I’m studying life.” i can’t believe i was in love with a cocaine dealer for five minutes “Somebody out there has sex to a marching band” real legends file their FAFSA Do you ever procrastinate so hard you rearrange your whole living room instead of doing homework all the boys in this class sound like muppets “I always laugh to myself when I write analytics because it starts with anal” “He’s like if a frat boy was born in a monastery. Some people are just born frat boys” “you’re too ugly for new york”

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Ever since the 2016 election, the word “impeachment” has been commonplace in our political discourse. Democrats in all different levels of government have been calling for a start to the process for months, and just in the last week House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the start of a formal impeachment inquiry, coming hot on the heels of a whistleblower complaint about a phone call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During this call, President Trump asked Zelensky to initiate or continue an investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden. Many point to this as an attempt by Trump to get rid of one of his biggest threats in the 2020 election, thus asking a foreign government to interfere in our democratic process. This inquiry is an amazing step forward, but it’s important to remember what it actually is — a first step. There is no guarantee that this inquiry leads to impeachment or that impeachment would lead to a conviction. Historically, impeachment is a long process, and no impeachment has ever led to conviction. The formal impeachment of former President Bill Clinton started in October of 1998, and didn’t come to a conclu-

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Opinion columnist Brianna Wessling argues Democrats should not rely on impeachment to defeat Trump.

sion until February of 1999. For former President Richard Nixon, an impeachment inquiry lasted for almost a year before Nixon resigned. It’s very likely that this inquiry could last months and that the inquiry could end in no impeachment. While it can be easy to get excited about the start of formal impeachment talk, it’s important that the party sets its sights on a much more attainable goal: winning the 2020 election. If the goal is to get Donald Trump out of office as quickly as possible, the election is going to be the best way to do so. The election will almost certainly occur before impeachment proceedings move forward at all and will prevent Vice President Mike Pence from taking office.

In order to win, Democrats need to focus on turning more people out to vote and uniting behind whichever candidate wins the nomination. Voter turnout in 2016 was lower than in 2012 in key swing states, such as Ohio and Wisconsin, that helped Trump to win the election. It’s important to mobilize Democratic voters across the country, and especially in states like these, to ensure that the 2020 election turns out differently. This election cycle, unlike in 2016, Democrats have a wide range of candidates to choose from in the primary. No one is going to like every single candidate or want to see every single candidate as president. However, all of them are better than the alternative. Uniting behind whichever

candidate wins the primary is the only chance we have at winning the presidency and getting Trump out of office. There’s no doubt that the impeachment inquiry is necessary in holding Trump accountable for his actions. However, as voters, we don’t have control over the results of the impeachment inquiry. We do have control over who takes office in 2020. So don’t let yourself get distracted. Don’t simply hope that we’ll get the first ever presidential conviction in the history of this country. Ensure that Trump gets out of office no matter what, and turn out to vote in the next election. Brianna Wessling is a junior from Omaha studying English and journalism.

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wet cat.” It can’t be worse than a blended up gas station burrito

Jeffrey Birch @JeffreyBirch5

“We’ve met before, you weren’t wearing a shirt” “I was studying in the engineering building yesterday and shit was wild. Like, they learn real stuff.” “I just got more piping hot tea on the Cuban Revolution” CVS minute clinic honestly slaps “Dude, idk what a thesis is”

The new “Joker” movie comes out this weekend, and there is a significant amount of people who are concerned with violence either at a movie showing or with violence inspired by the movie. There are a couple of directions these fears are coming from. First of all, the main character is famously violent and unhinged, creating fears that after watching his descent into madness, some more unstable elements will seek to imitate him. The second and more grounded fear stems from the last theater shooting that happened: “The

Dark Knight Rises” shooting in Aurora, Colorado. However, I think it’s important that we step back and examine the reality of these fears. The first and most vital thing to remember is that media does not turn normal people into violent killers. In the wake of the multiple mass shootings over the summer, lots of fingers were pointed at violent video games, and some wanted action, such as Walmart pulling all violent games from their shelves. However, the general scientific consensus disagrees with this causality. People pointing to violence in media as creating violence in the real world are mixing up the causality of the situation. Media is a reflection of the society we live in. We’re not seeing more violence in the real world because of movies.

We’re seeing more movies about violence because of the perception that we live in a more violent world. An unfortunate fact is that violence will happen regardless of what people consume. If someone is sick enough to commit a mass shooting, watching a mediocre movie that features violence won’t even register in their mind. I brought up the Aurora shooting before. The shooter in that case chose the theater not be-

Violence will happen regardless of what people consume.

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cause of what it was showing but because it was a popular movie that was going to draw a large number of people. The theater had doors that could lock, and he thought there would be less children at the midnight showing. He also vehemently denied trying to imitate the Joker, instead dying his hair red so that he would “be remembered.” Media has an important place in our world. It helps us explore complex ideas and topics in a safe environment. While we go to school to learn about our major, media allows us to experience things like war, death and oppression and come out the better for our understanding of them. As students, it is our job to learn and to become functioning members of society, and that doesn’t just mean earning a paycheck. Being a member of society is about empathy and understanding others. Media is one of the simplest, most accessible ways we have of accomplishing that. So challenge yourself, and get outside your comfort zone. “The Office” is fine, but sometimes it’s important to try something new and to learn and grow as a person. Ultimately, it’s our duty to do so if we want to build a world different from the one on screen. Jeffrey Birch is a senior from Wichita studying accounting.

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Opinion columnist Jeffrey Birch argues that violence in the media reflects society and not vice versa.

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Youth plagues KU volleyball COLUMN Logan Fricks @LoganFricks

The tale of the preseason was that of the youth and inexperience for Kansas volleyball. Now 12 games into the season, that storyline has become an insurmountable reality for the Jayhawks. Kansas sits at 4-8 on the season, and in its last six games, the Jayhawks have only managed to win one set. The problem of the inexperience has become apparent, and pending a miraculous turnaround, Kansas is in for a long and bumpy road ahead. The Jayhawks are two games into conference play with the both resulting in a shutout to the No. 1 ranked Baylor Bears and Iowa State. Kansas still has another game against the Bears later in the season. Kansas also has two games against the No. 6 Texas Longhorns and has other tough opponents, such as Texas Tech and Oklahoma, waiting for them. All in all, the path to an NCAA tournament appearance looks bleak. The Kansas offense has been the struggle point for the team this season. The Jayhawks have been unable to get out to quick starts, and it has costed them early in sets. Often, Kansas makes a run late in sets, but the deficits Kansas allows at the beginning of sets prevent the Jayhawks from having any sort of a chance.

Kansas players celebrate together after scoring against Arizona. Kansas lost to Arizona 3-0 Friday, Sept. 13.

Currently, Kansas ranks last in the conference in kills per set with 11.07. The Jayhawks hitting percentage of .162 also sits them in last in the conference. A poor offensive attack will not be suitable, especially in a conference with Texas and Baylor, which have the two highest hitting percentages in the country. Not a single player on the Kansas roster averages at least 2.4 kills per set, and that is a leading factor as to why the Jayhawks have struggled so heavily on offense. Nobody is stepping up into the

Identity has been an issue surrounding this squad. leadership role. Identity has been an issue surrounding this squad. Few players understand and feel comfortable in their individual role, and that has led to mismatches, miscommunications and frequent substitutions.

For the Jayhawks to reach a major turnaround, players need to find their individual role. Once each player feels comfortable in their spot, Kansas might have a shot at ripping off numerous wins in the conference. The Jayhawks’ defense is not bad, averaging 2.6 blocks per set. The defense can be built around. However, if the defense cannot flip the script and put the pressure on opposing offenses, Kansas will continue to struggle scoring. If the Jayhawks want any shot at competing in the conference,

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it starts with the offense. Until the offense finds itself, Kansas will struggle, and that will continue to result in it being shutout in matches. In a tough conference like the Big 12, it will take a lot of growing up from the youth for Kansas to make a name for itself. However, if the Jayhawks fail to find their identity, expect Kansas to only win a couple more games the remainder of the year.

KU looks to beat OU for first time since ‘97 Jack Johnson @JohnyJ_15

On Oct. 4, 1997, Kansas was able to knock off the Oklahoma Sooners in football by a score of 20-17. That same year, the number-one single was “Candle in the Wind” by Elton John. The highest-grossing film was “Titanic,” which made approximately $600,788,188. The hit television series “Friends” was just a few weeks into airing its fourth season. Now 22 years and 14 meetings

later, the Jayhawks still haven’t beaten the powerhouse program from Norman. Over the course of that same timeline, Kansas has employed eight different coaches in comparison to the Sooners’ three. Taking into account the drought the Jayhawks have endured when competing with Oklahoma, it’s evident the early indications of Saturday’s nationally-televised matchup on ABC does not favor the home team. Listed as a whopping five-touchdown underdog to the current sixth-ranked team in the

nation, the Jayhawks have more than odds stacked against them. Facing the sixth-ranked offense and 32nd best defense in the nation, their counterpart in Oklahoma is poised for nothing less than another shot in the College Football Playoff. Led by former Alabama quarterback senior Jalen Hurts, the Sooners have outscored their opponents 222-75 over the course of four games. In the case of Hurts, the Houston-native has already eclipsed 1,000 yards passing on the season in addition to his 12

touchdowns through the air. He also ranks atop the nation in quarterback ratings at 97.5. Coach Les Miles has high praise for the Oklahoma star. “[Hurts] is a known commodity and a great player,” Miles said. “He’s certainly a capable passer. [Oklahoma] has all the goods.” For Kansas, after the throttling it suffered on the road at TCU and the loss of senior running back Khalil Herbert for the season, there won’t be any mercy given with the next test of challenging a top-10 opponent. However, se-

nior offensive lineman Hakeem Adeniji believes the team needs to treat the upcoming game just like any other. “We just have to prepare like any other opponent,” Adeniji said. “[Oklahoma] is a really good team, so we are going to have to get more creative.”

“[Oklahoma] is a really good team, so we are going to have to get more creative.” Hakeem Adeniji Senior offensive lineman Through their first four games, the Jayhawks’ largest margin of defeat was five points. In the aftermath of the 51-14 drubbing, Kansas will need nothing short of a miracle in an attempt to slow down the offensive juggernaut that is Oklahoma. But with the doubt of many, a door of opportunity opens up. Not only do the Jayhawks get their shot to play the role of spoiler against a championship-contending team, but they obtain another chance to prove the program is shifted back on course. That being said, on the minuscule chance Kansas does pull off the most stunning upset in college football history, the world will be there to see it. “I think the guys are going to want to improve and play well on the remainder of our games,” Miles said. “I hope that they relish it.” Kickoff on Saturday will be at 11 a.m. CST.

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Oklahoma then-freshman running back Trey Sermon avoids a tackle by Kansas then-junior safety Tyrone Miller Jr. on his way to the end zone. The Jayhawks fell to the Sooners 41-3 on Nov. 18, 2017.

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Sophomore running back Pooka Williams Jr. catches the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. The Jayhawks fell to the Horned Frogs 51-14 Saturday, Sept. 28.

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Totaling six tackles at TCU, the hard-hitting safety will have the chance to be a difference-maker Saturday. Anchoring the back-end of the seventh-ranked pass defense in the Big 12, Lee and his fellow members in the secondary will have to force a handful of turnovers to halt Oklahoma’s offense. The Jayhawks’ haven’t come away with a turnover since their season opener.

Hurts is one of the frontrunners to win the Heisman trophy this year. Hurts has already passed for 1,295 yards and 12 touchdowns with only one interception. He is also one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the country as he’s rushed for 443 yards and five touchdowns. Hurts is probably the best quarterback the Jayhawks will face this season.

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Trey Sermon

The 6-foot-7 defensive end is currently ranked ninth in the conference with 2.5 sacks through five games. Last weekend against the Horned Frogs, Moragne had the first quarterback hurry of his Kansas career and was credited with five total tackles. Without a sack since week two versus Coastal Carolina, the senior will look to cause chaos in the backfield and make Hurts uncomfortable.

Sermon, Oklahoma’s leading back, is one of three running backs the Sooners have that are averaging more than eight yards per carry with 34 rush attempts. Coming in at 6-feet, 216 pounds, Sermon is a combination of speed and power that can be tough to stop. If Kansas allows Oklahoma to run for over 300 yards like it did against TCU, this game could get ugly.

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Parnell Motley

Recording his first career touchdown on a 45-yard rush against TCU, Gardner will likely see a boost in playing time with the absence of Khalil Herbert and Dom Williams. Gardner also lettered in track and field in high school. Splitting carries with Williams for the foreseeable future, Gardner will attempt to run free against the fifth-best rushing defense in the Big 12.

Motley, who is tied for third in the Big 12 for breaking up five passes this season, is the best defensive back the Sooners have. After giving up 252 rushing yards to sophomore running back Pooka Williams Jr. last year, Oklahoma will likely try to force Kansas to pass the ball. The success the Jayhawks’ offense has through the air could determine how competitive this game is.

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