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After an impeachment committee brought forth six charges against Daniel Lee, Student Senate voted to proceed with the impeachment process. NICOLE ASBURY @NicoleAsbury SYDNEY HOOVER @SydHoover17 Student Senate Chief of Staff Daniel Lee is expected to resign on Thursday, following an investigation by an impeachment committee that presented six charges Wednesday night. In its investigation, the committee found that Senate Chief of Staff Daniel Lee was negligent of his duties, as well as biased toward people and organizations. Twelve other charges were not presented to the full Senate body, which Senate cited as not being presented due to legal and security reasons. Zach Thomason, the chair of the investigation committee, said the charges weren’t included as Senate is not an authoritative body and cannot report on allegations of sexual misconduct. Thomason also said these charges were the more “telling result” of the committee’s investigation. The charges and the committee’s findings are as follows: Charge 1: On Feb. 23, an anonymous survivor who was formerly a “close friend” of Lee reported to him that an “unknown member of the KU community threatened her life if she
Sarah Wright/KANSAN Zach Thomason, chair of the impeachment committee, holds a Q&A session regarding the impeachment hearing with those present at the Student Senate general assembly on Wednesday evening. did not provide oral sex” the previous day. The charge was only included to provide context for Charge 2, as it does not incriminate Lee and at the time he was not a mandated reporter. The charge was therefore not relevant to impeachment. Charge 2: Lee was confirmed as Senate chief of staff on April 25. It is alleged that Lee “participated in the mocking of the situation” in Charge 1, though the initial situation was considered egregious. The committee did not have
any findings to report on this charge. Charge 3: Lee failed to schedule a mandatory Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Center (SAPEC) training, required by the chief of staff in the Student Senate Rules and Regulations. Because of his absence from Lawrence over the summer, he tried to delegate the scheduling to Sneha Verma, Senate policy and development director, despite the capability to schedule the training online. The committee described that
“a clear neglect of his duties occurred.”
“There’s a very specific process for how these investigations take place, and it is not within these chambers.” Noah Ries Student body president
Charge 4: On April 28, Lee communicated to Thomason that during his
time as Interfraternity Council president, he decided to combat hazing over sexual assault as Lee said it was an “easier target.” The committee found this was inconclusive and did not relate to the impeachment proceeding. Charge 5: Lee said to four members of Student Senate he wanted to eliminate specific members of the Senate body. A document obtained by the impeachment committee corroborated this allegation. The
committee found Lee discussed this plan, but never acted on it, though the presence for bias was noted as an act of concern. The committee recommended Lee should be removed from his role as chief of staff due to a “lack of belief in Lee’s ability to perform his duties.” The Senate Body voted 52-4 to proceed with impeachment protocols. Vice President Charles Jetty is expected to call a special session within the next five to 10 class days, should Lee not resign. It is uncertain whether Lee will officially resign Thursday. Lee was not present at the meeting on Wednesday night and did not respond to request for commen from the Kansan. The Student Senate executive staff declined any comment, as well as comment on behalf of any other student senators. However, Student Body President Noah Ries did provide a statement during the officer report portion of the meeting. “Student Senate takes allegations of sexual misconduct very seriously and we want to ensure privacy is respected by any victim,” Ries said. “There’s a very specific process for how these investigations take place, and it is not within these chambers.”
City Commission questions validity of assessment
NICOLE ASBURY @NicoleAsbury The Lawrence City Commission questioned the assessment review from Allegro Training & Consulting on the Lawrence Police Department at Tuesday night’s city commission meeting. Allegro issued a survey to gauge the Lawrence community’s perceptions of the local police department, specifically from a multicultural perspective. The report showed the results of 774 respondents to the survey, which is about 1 percent of the Lawrence population. The sample size and presentation of the results — which were mostly graphs — frustrated those on the city commission. “I’ve spent hours looking at this, and I still don’t know what I’m looking at,” City Commissioner Matthew Herbert said. “The whole point of this is to provide transparency to the public about policing, and I don’t think we’ve achieved that goal.” Beth Clark, the Allegro director, said she was confident in the reliability
of the survey. Statisticians and mathematicians overviewed the results to ensure they accurately captured the Lawrence population, Clark said. The city of Lawrence paid Allegro $20,000 to conduct the needs assessment review and find ways to improve policing in Lawrence specifically. The results recommended more interactive community events to improve engagement with the police department, as well as more police officers to be integrated into the community. City Commissioner Jennifer Ananda said that these results were still not specific enough, particularly after the city invested $20,000 towards this assessment review. “I want to make real change — not just get information on things we already know,” Ananda said. Clark said the assessment does not provide the specific responses given by those who were surveyed; rather, it only assesses patterns. Clark said the police department requested the specific responses, but it
Hope Davis/KANSAN At a meeting on Tuesday, city commissioners expressed dissatisfaction with the results of a city-wide survey on police relations. was promised in the survey the exact nature of the responses would not be reported. The retirement of former LPD Chief Tarik Khatib caused some trouble in the process of providing the survey, Clark said. Once Khatib retired,
communication between Allegro and the LPD was not as frequent. “At the expense of sounding however this sounds, there was a break in the process with the retirement of the chief,” Clark said. “We typically don’t work in a vacuum
like that. It changed the course of this. There’s no question.” Clark said, however, she found many police officers who were still committed to the process. City Commissioner Leslie Soden said that even with the small sample
size, the City Commission should look further into the results of the assessment and begin to initiate action. “We need to take these seriously. I think regardless, these are still [774] people we need to act on,” Soden said.
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STIs rising across U.S., report says JOEL DOMINGUEZ @_joeldominguezg
The number of sexually transmitted infections are rising nationally, and the University of Kansas is no exception. According to a new CDC report released last month, the number of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases in the United States reached a record high in 2017 with 2.3 million reported cases. 2017 had 200,000 more cases of these STIs than 2016. This national trend matches up with University statistics. “We’ve been on target with what the CDC is seeing nationally as well as what we see in our county,” said Jenny McKee, program manager for the Health Education Resource Office in Watkins Memorial Health Center. McKee also said the University’s statistics are “nothing that would be marked as being startling or surprising.” “Having testing more readily available and easily accessible automatically causes those numbers to go up a little bit,” said Michael Showalter, a health educator at Watkins. Some of that increase,
Kansan file photo STI cases are rising nationwide and the University has followed this trend. Showalter said, could be caused by changes in sexual culture and sexual behavior. “We’re definitely seeing a larger increase in dating apps and casual sex interactions so I think that could certainly contribute to greater STI rates that we’re seeing,” Showalter said. Lack of awareness and education about STIs and sexual health could be to blame, according to the CDC report.
“Just because we’re withholding information from people doesn’t mean they are not going to go ahead and do those behaviors … we’re simply inviting negative consequences to happen,” McKee said. Additionally, a 2017 health survey conducted by the University shows a decrease in protection methods. Between 2009 and 2017, condom use in vaginal sex dropped from 54 percent to 46 percent
and a decrease from 28 percent to 19 percent in anal sex. “Our population is very transient, every four years there’s a totally different population of individuals,” McKee said She also emphasized other data influencers, such as relationship status and type of sexual activity, may account for the overall decrease in protection. Watkins has resources in place to help educate
students on safe sex practices, and also provides free HIV testing twice a month in the Kansas Union, the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity and other locations. “We are providing STI education and safer sex practice education and other resources for students to make sure that they are safer,” Showalter said.
financially and it’s saying that we appreciate the hardship and what people go through and we tried to make some small impact.” The increase in salary
group on campus. This negotiation was signed by Regents on Sept. 12, despite budget cuts the University is facing. “It was a time for
According to Brittney Oleniacz, a graduate student from Phillipsburg, New Jersey, the increase from $15,000 to $17,750 as a minimum salary for GTAs is a step in the right direction, but there are still problems to solve in the contracts. “The pay raise is great, but there’s definitely other things that we fought for,” Oleniacz said. “What we think is just an automatic simple thing is not the same case for GTAs.” The Kansas Board of Regents could not be reached for comment. Oleniacz said that there are many basic policies that are too generalized or missing from the GTA contract. As an example, she explained that because there is no mention of leave
of absence in the contract, her department could have let her go when she was unable to come to work due to a trauma sustained during her first semester as a GTA. “I wasn’t meeting the requirements of a GTA, I wasn’t meeting their expectations,” Oleniacz said. “They could have fired me.” Lejuez said he was not made aware of other issues in the GTA contract aside from the negotiated pay raise, but that he would be open to further discussion if GTAC requested it. He also said that despite the increase of funding, he recognizes that GTAs are still not making a livable wage. Even with the stipend allocated to GTAs, Oleniacz said many struggle with food insecurity, affording housing in Lawrence and taking care of families. “As much as I’m happy we could do it, I also understand we’re nowhere near what one would call a living wage,” Lejuez said. “I appreciate our willingness to figure out how to do this in a tough time but I also appreciate how many students, some of the vulnerabilities and issues they were having, this isn’t going to have a significant impact on that.” Oleniacz said she hopes to continue to see progress with the GTA contract and to continue gaining recognition by Regents and across the University. “This negotiation was definitely a success,” Oleniacz said. “But, there is still work to be done.”
GTAs still struggling despite salary increase SYDNEY HOOVER @sydhoover17 The Kansas Board of Regents approved an increase in the minimum salary for graduate teaching assistants at the University in September, setting the minimum salary at $17,750 as opposed to the previous $15,500. Regents had approved a similar increase in 2017, which set the previous requirement of $15,000, the Kansan reported. “I think anytime that you’re able to increase minimum salary in any way, that’s going to have some tangible benefits,” Interim Provost Carl Lejuez said about the $2,750 increase. “It’s by no means a lot of money, but there are times where things are hard
“The pay raise is great, but there’s definitely other things that we fought for. What we think is just an automatic simple thing is not the same case for GTAs.” Brittney Oleniacz graduate student
will go into effect over a three year span, increasing by $750 each year, starting academic year 2018-19. The increase in minimum salary was negotiated with the University through the Graduate Teaching Assistant Coalition. GTAs are the only unionized
negotiation and we tried to find what was a reasonable approach,” Lejuez said. “Because of some of the budget issues, we’ve not been able to do that [increase employee salaries], but that has to be part of the plan to move forward.”
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Study: Lawrence among least-stressed cities RYLIE KOESTER @ryliekoester
Are you feeling stressed? You might be living in the wrong city. A recent study by Smart Asset, a financial advising website, found Lawrence to be the eighth least-stressed city in the United States. The study used nine metrics to determine a city’s stress index: average hours worked per week, unemployment rate, average commute time, average hours of sleep per night, average amounts of physical activity, entertainment establishments, divorce rate, bankruptcy rate and housing as a percent of income. A defining factor that placed Lawrence among the top ten was an average of 34.5 work hours per week. Lawrence also placed among the top 15 percent for unemployment rate, entertainment, hours of sleep per night and divorce rate. Lawrence was only stopped from climbing higher on the list because of its bankruptcy rate, which was 0.24 percent. The study also found that college towns made up seven of the top 10 leaststressed cities on the list. According to the study, Midwestern cities occupied eight of the top 10 spots and usually combine low working hours and affordable housing. Although Lawrence has been found to be relative-
Illustration by Andrew Cadle/KANSAN A recent study by technology company Smart Asset names Lawrence the eighth least-stressed city in America. ly stress-free, the nature of college still poses many stressors for students. “We know college can be a hugely stressful time for people,” said Maureen Cole, a health educator at Watkins Health Services’ Health Education Resource Office. HERO conducts a National College Health Assessment each year to learn more about impediments to academic success and other
student health behaviors. Stress was found to be the number one impediment to academic success, followed by anxiety and sleep difficulties. College consists of several transitions, such as leaving hometowns and social support networks, being in a new environment and rediscovering a new social network, and all of these things can lead to stress, Cole said.
However, stress levels can be reduced in many ways. Eating nutrient dense food, exercising to the point of perspiration, getting seven to nine hours of sleep per night and practicing mindful activities can all help combat stress. “When stress comes, it’s a lot easier for us to deal with it,” Cole said. Watkins offers several stress-reducing resources for students. Daily Life is
a new program which consists of three free sessions aimed at building skills to self-manage in times of stress. Watkins also offers massage therapy services and hosts stress-reducing events throughout each semester, such as Pause 4 Pups and Stress Busting Study Breaks. On or off campus, students can find resources or other outlets to reduce
stress in this stress-free city. “I think in Lawrence we’re really lucky,” Cole said. “We’re also blessed with having some pretty great outdoor spaces, which we know can be really helpful for reducing stress.” Students can visit the Health Education Resource Office or Counseling and Psychological Services for more information about reducing stress.
to a visual illusion, which tricks your brain into seeing something that is inconsistent with the real world, an auditory illusion tricks your brain into hearing something that doesn’t exist, like music. And thanks to Vitevitch, we understand more about why this particular illusion happens. Vitevitch said he came across speech-to-sound after reading about it in an article and was immediately intrigued, especially because one of his psychological research interests is language. Yet, he said as he dug deeper into reading through more
articles and research, he found no accepted explanation had been established for the illusion. “They found that it worked in other languages. They found that when you did brain scans of people experiencing it, the part of the brain for speech would light up and then the sort of music part would light up, but nobody really had an explanation why,” Vitevitch said. This gave Vitevitch an idea. He said he wondered if the illusion had to do with the node structure theory, a theory about the layout of processing cen-
ters in the brain. “These nodes you can think of as being detectors for different kinds of information. There’s detectors for words, and there’s detectors for syllables. What happens is they get stimulated, and they can tell you, ‘Hey, it’s this piece of information,’” Vitevitch said. “But after being constantly stimulated they tire out. So you sort of lose that perceptual experience, and something else comes up to take its place.” Vitevitch compares these two types of nodes to the body’s two kinds of muscles: the nodes that
process words function in quick bursts of energy, like strength muscles, but the nodes that process syllables can function for longer periods of time, like endurance muscles. This disparity means that the word nodes tire out more quickly than the syllable nodes, which, Vitevitch points out, makes sense, because we often use the same syllable in different words. “What you’re left with is the syllable words are still going. And syllables carry the rhythm of language, and so what you get is, instead of words, language and speech, you’re getting this musical-like percept” he said. Vitevitch carried out six experiments designed to study the word nodes and syllable nodes, among other variables. Each experiment tested if participants in the study perceived a list of words or sounds as musical and at what rate of repetition the illusion was reported. For one of the six experiments, Vitevitch employed the help of Elizabeth Tampke, who, at the time, was an undergraduate student of psychology. She graduated in 2015 and is now conducting graduate studies in the clinical child psychology program at the University. Tampke said she helped Vitevitch conduct an experiment that sep-
arated word and syllable nodes via the repetition of Spanish words and phrases to subjects who did not speak Spanish. “It was a cool example of being an undergraduate at KU interested in research and then it panning out really nicely and being able to be involved in a really cool project,” Tampke said. She went on to present her portion of the research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium and received an award for her presentation. Overall, the results of the experiment supported Vitevitch’s theory about the role of nodes in contributing to the speech-to-song auditory illusion. “Illusions like this and other kinds of errors like speech errors are opportunities to kind of see how the system works,” Vitevitch said. “We are built to do things pretty well. Language is one of those things, and we’re pretty accurate at it. So, these little slip-ups, these illusions, show where the system breaks.” Vitevitch said he hopes the findings of his research may help himself and others better understand the brain as it relates to speech and language. He also said he hopes his research could even lead to applications addressing language and speech disorders.
Professor studies ‘speech-to-sound’ phenomenon ANNA KRAUSE @KansanNews “You sound like a broken record.” That’s what we say to someone who repeats something over and over again, comparing their words to something musical. But why? Upon hearing the same word or phrase repeatedly, our brains begin to process the noise as music rather than speech. According to Michael Vitevitch, a professor of psychology at the University of Kansas, this is an auditory illusion called speech-to-song. Similar
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TV Stock: ‘Maniac,’ ‘Dark’ top picks for October JAYA CHAKKA @jaiyaofthebees
The weather is finally cooling down, and those of us who love fall could not be happier. Pumpkin spice? Flannels? Pretty foliage? Sign me up. Cooler weather also makes curling up with a cup of something warm and enjoying quality television all the more enticing. Luckily for you, I weeded out the bad television shows so you don’t have to. This week, I explore two science fiction-inspired Netflix shows that will make your brain hurt (in a good way).
“Maniac”: Trending up This Netflix Original, starring Jonah Hill and Emma Stone, started streaming on Sept. 21 and immediately gained a following of avid watchers. I devoured this show — all ten episodes. I’m not exactly sure how to describe it, let alone begin to interpret all of its hidden meanings. If nothing else, the show is interesting simply because there are so many intricate factors to decipher and connect. Fans of “Black Mirror” should be instantly hooked. At an indeterminate point in the future, the city of Manhattan has undergone some subtle, interesting changes. For one, the tech devices are straight from the 1990s. Additionally, people can pay for goods and services by having an “Ad Buddy” accompany them and read ads out loud to them. In this slightly unsettling setting reside the show’s protagonists, Owen Milgrim (Hill) and Annie Landsberg (Stone). Owen is one of several sons in a rich, corrupt family. He is the black sheep — in part because he has paranoid schizophrenia, which his family tries to sweep under the rug. At the opening of the show, his father is trying to force Owen to cover for his brother, Jed (Billy Magnussen), in court for committing sexual assault. On the opposite end of the socioeconomic spectrum, Annie is a jobless drug addict barely getting by in life. Multiple years after the death of her younger sister, Annie is stuck in a drug-induced, self-imposed loop of guilt. Both desperate, Annie and Owen turn to an experimental drug trial at a company called Neberdine Pharmaceutical and Biotech, and the two form an
Contributed photo Netflix’s “Maniac” follows two strangers mysteriously drawn to the last stages of a pharmaceutical trial. unlikely but impenetrable bond. This is where things get really wacky. I won’t go into too much detail — because it would ruin the overall experience of the show — but the proceeding drug trial involves vivid simulations, a computer that has been given a little too much emotional capability and a very odd team of scientists. The acting is one of the show’s best features, wonderful settings aside. Hill and Stone are forced to take on a wide variety of roles throughout the simulations, and they do so quite convincingly. Some elements of the show do miss the mark, but this often lends humor to break up the more somber material. Overall, what really sells the show is the poignant messages it provides both about what it means to be human and the process of recovery. Few shows have handled mental illness and all it entails with such honesty and grace. Fair warning: Prepare to get emotional near the end.
“Dark”: Trending up “Dark” is a German Netflix Original that premiered in December of 2017. While it is an older show, I think its dark vibe is perfect for fall, especially with a second season set to come out in early 2019. “Dark” has been heavily compared to fan-favorite “Stranger Things,” and I can definitely see the re-
semblance. All you have to do is swap out America for Germany and an alternate universe for time travel. Although I have greatly enjoyed “Stranger Things,” however, I would argue that “Dark” is a better show. The setting of “Dark” is a dismal little town called Winden. The town’s inhabitants prove to be no more cheerful than their surroundings. They have a lot to hide and an equal amount to lose. In the opening of the first episode, a man later revealed to be Michael Kahnwald (Sebastian Rudolph) dies by suicide, leaving his wife and teenage son reeling. He also leaves behind a letter to be opened only on a specific date. The main plot of the show revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Mikkel Nielsen (Daan Lennard Liebrenz) in 2019. What makes this case especially heart-wrenching is that Mikkel’s father, Ulrich (Oliver Masucci), lost his younger brother in a similar manner 33 years prior. The show revolves around four families in the town of Winden, and it is a bit difficult to keep track of everyone if you are not carefully watching — this is definitely not a show you can just turn on in the background. These include the aforementioned Kahnwalds and Nielsens, as well as the Dopplers and the Tiedemanns. There is also a mysterious stranger who appears
Contributed Photo “Dark” cast members Baran Bo Odar, Jantje Friese, Pascal Breton, David Gelb and moderator Thomas Schultze appear at the show’s press tour in Paris.
in town, taking up residence at the Tiedemann’s hotel. He provides an essential clue to the plot when he hangs a newspaper with a picture of young Mikkel on the wall. The headline reads, “Where is Mikkel?” The stranger crosses out “where,” replacing it with the word “when.” Mikkel is, in fact, still in Winden. He just happens to be 33 years in the past. If the original inundation of characters wasn’t
enough, two more timelines — with iterations of the current characters at different ages — are introduced. Like “Maniac,” one of the best features of “Dark” is that it reveals itself slowly, dropping small details with each scene that eventually weave into an astounding web of intrigue. It’s the type of show that you’ll want to watch in one sitting because each episode leaves more questions than the last.
Will Mikkel make it home? What secrets is the mysterious cave in the woods really hiding? Where did that dead body come from? Most importantly: Why do strange things happen, without fail, every 33 years? I can promise that you will not regret watching the first season of “Dark.” The trailer alone will give you chills. And if you start now, you won’t have long to wait for the second season.
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Race for Kansas: Forget about party lines HAELI MAAS @haelimaas Stay tuned for more commentary on the gubernatorial race in Haeli Maas’ bimonthly column, continuing until Nov. 6. The political situation in which Kansas finds itself is tough for many reasons, but one of the most prevalent is the idea that Kansas should be, or already is, a strictly Republican state. People tend to connect Republican values to Kansan values, but it is more important than ever to understand that there is no right or wrong party — and voting for someone because they have a big R next to their name only perpetuates the idea of a divided political world. At the national level, there is a strong sense of division between Democrats and Republicans, but in reality, the ideals that people believe these parties are pushing are based on misinformation and stigmatization. I have heard time and again that the Democrats are “out to get our guns,” and Republicans just want to “put God first.” While some people may truly believe in these things, they are not the majority. There are moderate candidates on both sides of the aisle, and it is up to the
Kansan file photo The Kansas State Capitol Building houses the executive and legislative branches of government for the state of Kansas. people to understand when it is time to let go of the Democrat or Republican seal of approval and vote for the candidates who really represent them. Kris Kobach is not what is best for Kansas — he will not support the ideas hardworking Kansans live for. He has proven, over and over again, that he is working in his own best interest and that of the people who back him. His rhetoric is concerning for any individual who believes
in the American tradition of letting individuals be who they want to be and participate in government by voting. Recently, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled that Kobach must come under investigation to determine whether he deliberately failed to register voters in the 2016 elections. The blind support of Kobach just because he’s a Republican will damage Kansas and is therefore a decision that must be
made with the future of our economy and state in mind. Do not vote for people because you were told to — do your own research, find out what they are fighting for, and try to understand whether their vision is really where the future of Kansas should be headed. While Laura Kelly may be a Democrat, it is important to look beyond party lines and choose a candidate that is really going to do the job.
This is not to say Laura Kelly has my full endorsement, or that you should vote for her because of what I’ve written. This is instead a plea to voters everywhere to be informed and choose a candidate because you believe that person stands for what’s right. Be informed voters. Make informed decisions.
At the end of the day, we only have so much land. Though Lawrence is not expanding like its neighbor Kansas City, it is still growing at an alarming rate. Suburban sprawl puts immense pressure on native ecosystems close to the Kansas River, where most of east Lawrence’s drinking water originates. To protect this water, there must be a way to purify rainwater before it hits any tributaries of the watershed. A watershed is the connection of streams and smaller rivers that make up a large river. For example, most of the rivers in
the eastern half of the United States drain into the Mississippi River watershed. Treatment facilities are good for purifying wastewater, but polluted runoff from streets and sidewalks are the real problem. The more inorganic the surface, the less water can be filtered into groundwater or into the river. Land use must be balanced with environmental efforts to protect the watershed and its reach across the state. With the Kansas River having many tributaries and points where water can flow in, preserving the inflows is
key to a healthy drinking source. Likewise, poor air quality may seem like a Kansas City problem, but it is increasing in Lawrence because of suburban expansion. Cars are the main source of transportation in suburbs and are the leading producer of greenhouse gases. On hot and humid days, the air quality becomes poor because of a miniature greenhouse effect. What happens on hot sunny days inside your car is the same thing that is happening to our city’s air. Suburban sprawl is not a new phenomenon. Families enjoy moving away from high-density urban areas into “clean” suburbs. Here in Lawrence, developers need to start realizing that not spending money on habitat restoration and rain gardens — that is, shrubs and other native plants planted around bodies of water that help stop polluted rain flow from reaching our drinking supplies — may cost the whole ecosystem of Lawrence dearly. Future developments around Lawrence must have more stringent regulations on land use practices. Turning half a lawn into a rain garden
helps trap pollutants before they reach the drain — and that’s as simple as requiring developers to do some planting. Having more green technology, like solar and wind energy incorporated into new homes, will help with air quality. Suburban sprawl doesn’t have to be a disconnect from wild places. The solutions are right in front of our faces. Environmental problems are sometimes hard to see, especially when previous farmland is being turned into housing and commercial developments. However the issue is spun, the fact remains that there is a finite amount of land, and green and wilderness areas are vital for cleaner air and water. It’s not negotiable. Plus, adding new, greener technology to developments creates economic benefits, saves people money and protects the environment. A confluence of new, environmentallyfriendly technology and a shift from “old-school” suburban life is the key to clean air and clean water.
Haeli Maas is a junior from Lindsborg studying strategic communications.
donald trump more like donald dump amirite
Lawrence developers threaten the ecosystem
Imagine wearing a Reagan/Bush ‘84 shirt. In 2018. In this economy.
JOSEPH SHONDELL @jshondy
I cried all 60 minutes of my drive to Lawrence I’d sell my soul for a Monster Energy right now “I never really understood why everyone loves ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’” “Don’t you like Nickleback?” “I don’t need Trump to tell me that the government is on my phone”
Lawrence city limits shift farmers year after year. The suburban sprawl west of campus has increased the size of the city, but it may not be ideal for the long term. A city like Lawrence has trouble ensuring year-round profits with its large college population. The economic developments west of town have tried to supplement for that, but they are cheaply built to maximize profits. They also present a massive problem to wildlife and the watershed.
Long hair is all fun and games until it gets shut in the bus doors apparently Cinderella was erotic back in the day because she lost her shoe so add that to the list of things I wish I didn’t know. also good morning which relative are we realizing we’re slowly becoming like today Patrick Mahomes could throw a football at my face full speed and I would say thank you
Chance Parker/KANSAN Real estate developments in west Lawrence have dramatically changed the landscape, which used to be mostly farmland.
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Beaty looks for more from Daniel Wise MADDY TANNAHILL @maddytannahill
Having entered the season a Preseason AllBig 12 First Team honoree following an impressive junior campaign in which he tallied 16 tackles-forloss, expectations were high for defensive tackle Daniel Wise’s senior year. As the halfway point of the schedule rapidly approaches, Wise’s three tackles-for-loss and only 13 total tackles appear to fall short of the output anticipated from the Lewisville, Texas, native. However, at a media availability on Tuesday, Kansas football coach David Beaty explained that despite the senior’s lack of quantifiable production, Wise has still contributed as an impact player for the defense. “There’s a lot more production there than you think. It’s some of the things we’ve asked him to do are really unselfish in nature,” Beaty said. “I’ve never seen him fight harder, but it’s tough when you’ve got two, 350-pound plus guys on you, and he still gets there, we’re just a hair late, you know. We've got to make sure we get through quicker.” With a team that has posted a minimal five sacks this season, and only one credited to Wise, Beaty expressed that the defense plans to emphasize creating opportunities to get critical defensive players
Hannah Edelman/KANSAN Senior defensive tackle Daniel Wise battles with a Nicholls State offensive lineman in the home opening 26-23 loss on on Sept. 1. such as Wise a better path to the quarterback. “We’ve got to find ways to get our playmakers to the quarterback," Beaty said. "I think we've got to do some things to help Daniel Wise to get to the quarterback better because he’s a very talented player. I know that that’s going to be a focus of ours, to try to make sure that we get some of our guys to the quarterback a little bit easier than what we have
“We’ve got to find ways to get our playmakers to the quarterback.” David Beaty head coach
in the past.” This Saturday, the Jayhawks travel to Morgantown, West
the Mountaineer's average of 371.75 passing yards a game. Well aware that Kansas will enter a hostile environment at Milan Puskar Stadium this weekend, Beaty still remains optimistic regarding the Jayhawks’ ability to step up against their highest-ranked opponent this season. “We’ve got a big challenge ahead of us, but we’re looking forward to it. We feel like we’ve
Virginia, where they will take on the undefeated, No. 9 Mountaineers, led by veteran quarterback Will Grier. As a Heisman candidate this season, Grier boasts a 72.1 percent completion percentage and a 200.74 efficiency rating, ranking him No. 3 nationally. With this stat line in mind, the Jayhawks’ ability to create opportunities for Wise to pressure Grier could prove critical to limiting
got some things sured up,” Beaty said. “We’re going to go up to West Viriginia, and we plan on having a fun day. So we’re going to go out there and get ready to go this week, and make sure we put on for our fans." Kansas will take on West Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 6, with kickoff set for 11 a.m.
Washington ready to lead KU women's basketball
After suffering a season-ending injury last year, redshirt senior Jessica Washington looks to bounce back this season. LOGAN FRICKS @LoganFricks Prior to last season, then-fifth-year senior guard Jessica Washington was expected to be an impact player for Kansas women's basketball. However, she would never see the floor during the 2017-18 season, suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament, ending her season before it even began. “At first it was tough, walking into Allen Fieldhouse that first game I couldn’t play, I was feeling emotional,” Washington said at women's basketball media day on Wednesday. “But at the same time, I got to look at everything from a different perspective as a player and a teammate.” Washington, now
a sixth-year redshirt senior, was coming off her best collegiate season ever as she lead the Big 12 in scoring, eventually being named the 2017 Big 12 Newcomer of the Year. Now fully recovered, Washington will be set for her return in the 2018-19 season. “I really am looking forward to playing with this team, I love the chemistry that we have, I love the energy,” Washington said. “I’m just really moving forward in a positive way. This is where I need to be.” Even though Kansas finished with an 8-22 record during her redshirt junior season, Washington led the team in scoring, averaging 17 points a game, including an even more impressive 19.3 points per game in
conference play. Moving forward, Washington will have a heap of talent around her, including 2017-18 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention senior guard Christalah Lyons, five-star recruit freshman guard Brooklyn Mitchell and senior guard Kylee Kopatich. “This team with her has a lot more potential and has a lot more weapons than last year’s team did,” said Kansas coach Brandon Schneider. “She’s continued to grow and continued to mature, hopefully, like I said, an important piece.” Despite being arguably the team's best player statistically, there will be multiple players competing for the starting position, according to Schneider. “I think one of the best
much, much more heated than it has in the past. I think there is far more depth at every position than we have ever had.” Being the oldest player on the team, as well as one of the oldest players in college basketball, Washington is expected to take an expanded leadership role. “I have a lot of personal goals, but I have a lot of team goals too. I see myself as a leader, but I’m definitely going to every single one of these girls’ help to get to where we need to be,” Washington said. “I think my IQ and knowledge of the game is something I can share
things about our team right now is, I have no idea who’s going to start, and that’s returning five starters,” Schneider said.
“As a leader, you can’t be quiet and just sit back. I need them as much as they need me.” Jessica Washington redshirt senior
“I think competition for playing time will be
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with the other girls. As a leader, you can’t be quiet and just sit back. I need them as much as they need me.” With Washington having only played one full season in the last three years, the question remains as to whether or not she still has her shooting touch. “My jumper — Oh, I never lost my jumper,” Washington said. “My passion for basketball hasn’t changed and I think my process and journey has just been a little extended.”
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Football Gameday Kansas vs. West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 6, 11:00 a.m.
Junior quarterback Carter Stanley throws the ball upfield against OSU on Sept. 29. The Jayhawks fell to the Cowboys 48-28. JACK JOHNSON & MADDY TANNAHILL @KansanSports
Beat Writer Predictions:
KANSAS (2-3, 0-2 BIG 12)
Jack Johnson: Kansas 10, WVU 41 | Maddy Tannahill: Kansas 14, WVU 48
WEST VIRGINIA (4-0, 2-0 BIG 12)
Carter Stanley
Will Grier
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Coming off his first start of the season, where he threw for 247 yards on 24 of 32 passes and three touchdowns, Carter Stanley was named the starting quarterback for Saturday's game against the Mountaineers. Despite starting the year as a third string, Stanley is the only Jayhawk quarterback to throw for more than one touchdown against an FBS opponent in 2018.
Ranked third in the nation in touchdown passes per game (4), Heisman candidate Will Grier heads into Saturday’s matchup with a conference-leading completion percentage of .721, spearheading an offense that averages 371.75 passing yards per game. Boasting a 200.74 efficiency rating, ranking him third nationally, the veteran quarterback involved 11 different receivers in last week’s 42-34 win over Texas Tech.
Kerr Johnson Jr.
David Sills V
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senior wide receiver
Formerly playing at Santa Rosa Junior College, where he led the team in receiving with 894 yards during the 201516 season, Kerr Johnson Jr.'s second year at Kansas has been a breakout season so far in the first five games. The senior wide receiver is second-best Jayhawk in receiving yards (192) in addition to being tied for second on the team in touchdown receptions (2).
A preseason First Team All-American selection, David Sills V recorded a career-high 10 receptions two weeks ago against Kansas State, collecting another four in his most recent showing against Texas Tech for 48 yards. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound veteran currently ranks second in the Big 12 in receiving touchdowns (5).
Kwamie Lassiter II
David Long Jr.
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redshirt junior linebacker
sophomore wide receiver
West Virginia’s leader in tackles (46), David Long Jr. tallied 15 tackles against the Red Raiders last Saturday, 10 of which were solo efforts, both career-high marks. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native ranks at the top of the conference in tackles-for-loss per game (2.1), costing opponents 20 yards in total.
Lassiter has been a reliable special teams player for Beaty and his staff in his first year playing meaningful minutes for the Jayhawks. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound, wide receiver from Chandler, Arizona, has netted two games where he has collected over 20 yards total in punt returns (Nicholls State, Central Michigan).
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