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DOES PROTESTING WORK? Following the election of Donald Trump, thousands of Americans, including Lawrence residents, took to the streets to protest. But is it enough to create change?

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n the days after the election, people poured into the streets. In some places, they came out by thousands: droves of people with signs, bullhorns and flags. From major coastal cities like New York and Portland to the heartland metropolises of Kansas City and Chicago, the American people, horrified at the election of Donald Trump, raised a ruckus. But with the protests came disapproval. At the Nov. 12 protest in Lawrence, some bystanders joined in or clapped along with the rhythmic chants, but others just watched — with looks of incredulity and disgust on their faces. “I just think this is spreading hate,” said Jackson Brungardt, a local high school student who happened to encounter the protestors. “And it’s a bit ignorant as the way I see it.”

TOOLS FOR DEMOCRACY Although not everyone has agreed with the consequential uproar following the election, public assembly and dissent are constitutional rights, and according to David Farber, “as American as cherry pie.” “Goes all the way back to the beginning,” said Farber, a history professor at the University who studies political culture and social change movements. “It was so important to the founding fathers that it’s enshrined in our constitution.” More than just a fundamental pillar of the country, Farber said protest is a democratic tool, just like voting. However, he said it’s only a small part of making a change. “The purpose of that kind of street protest is to show other Americans that you’re not happy with the political climate. It’s to show your friends, your colleagues, your peers that you think something needs to be done,” Farber said. “But if that’s where things end, it’s not very

effective.” During the Lawrence protests, many marchers said they were speaking out for those who might suffer under a Trump presidency, or said they were standing in solidarity with minority groups.

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It was so important to the founding fathers that it’s enshrined in our constitution.” David Farber History professor

It’s hard to turn feelings into concrete action, Farber said, but a public display of dissent can be a good starting place. “We live in a democracy in which most people never act politically, most people don’t even usually vote,” Farber said. “So to move from apathy to concern is

not an easy thing for most people, so most people need ways and means to do that.” If the first step is public display, Farber said, the next is organization. HOMEGROWN ACTIVISM The University is no stranger to protests, sit-ins or activism, according to KU History. The Vietnam era, in particular, was a catalyst for many student demonstrations. In 1970, a firebomb set the Kansas Union ablaze, resulting in $1 million worth of damage. In July of that year, a black student, Rick “Tiger” Dowdell, was shot and killed by police in downtown Lawrence, resulting in several days of conflict between civil rights protestors and law enforcement. That fall, Rusty Leffel was beginning his first year as a law student at the University. In a 1973 letter to fellow activists, SEE PROTESTS PAGE 2

Resolutions support undocumented students ELLE CLOUSE @elle_clouse

Three resolutions regarding undocumented immigrants were passed during Full Senate on Wednesday evening, along with a resolution requesting the support U.S. Representative Lynn Jenkins. Abdoulie Njai, director of diversity and inclusion, said that the idea for the three resolutions stemmed from a recent meeting. “During our last board of advisors meeting we had a representative from KU Dreamers, which is an organization that supports undocumented students, they came and told us about their experiences and

concerns that they have with the University, and we started to look into that,” Njai said. Communications Director Connor Birzer said the resolutions were generated quickly because of the recent presidential election. “It was kind of a time-sensitive issue with everything with the election going on, so those were generated in the last few days,” Birzer said. Birzer said the first resolution is a call for solidarity among the University, while the second is a call to action for the Kansas legislature, and also a “thank you” for providing in-state tuition for undocumented

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immigrants, under certain qualifications. “What that resolution did was not only thank them for that, because it’s actually pretty progressive,” Birzer said. “But we also implore them to go further. Because they’re given in-state tuition rates, they actually aren’t given the ability to get financial aid.” The third resolution asks that Lawrence becomes a sanctuary city, according to Birzer. All three resolutions passed, along with a resolution for a national revenue-neutral fee and dividend policy, which will support bipartisan action on climate change. Student Environmental Advisory Board

Baxter Schanze/KANSAN Alejandra Garcia Brenes, president of KU Dreamers, speaks on Nov. 16 about a resolution to protect undocumented students.

Chair Tomas Green advocated for the resolution, which urged Jenkins to support the initiative by joining the Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus. The caucus is a bipartisan effort within the U.S. House of Representatives to explore governmental

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options regarding climate change, according to its website. “It’s something that we believe really can have bipartisan support,” Green said. ”This would hopefully build a stepping stone to getting her onto that committee.”

Jayhawk Boulevard was flooded with over 200 people marching in solidarity with international students Friday afternoon. The march started out at the Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center at 2 p.m. and ended at Wescoe Beach. The march was arranged by the Office of Study Abroad and the Office of International Programs, Melody Stratton, outreach coordinator of the Office of Study Abroad, said in an email. The International Student Services office also helped, Charles Olcese, director of ISS, said. Olcese said that many students were reaching out to the ISS office with fears of walking on campus and going to class following the controversial election of Donald Trump. Olcese said the department recruited student volunteers to walk other students to class. It grew from 200 volunteers to 702 volunteers in less than a week, according to Olcese. “It was a people movement,” he said. With it being International Education week, Olcese said that he wanted to gather people to walk across campus to make a silent statement. He said that ISS wanted to thank the volunteers for stepping up, as it meant a lot to both the department and international students. Sanjay Parashar, a senior from Overland Park, said that he wants students, including international students, to know that there are people that care for them on campus. “I hope as a student, if you feel afraid, you can always reach out to the KU community,” he said. For some like senior Trinity Carpenter, the march is only part of the solution to a wider problem she believes the University should address. “Walking to Wescoe does not translate to the needs of these students, or any marginalized students, on this campus at this time,” Carpenter said. “I need [the University] to take a, not just a position, a strong position in favor of marginalized students right now.”

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Leffel described the campus as one of uncertainty and conflict. “In this explosive atmosphere there was almost no room for rational thought or action,” Leffel wrote. “Everyone was concerned but little was being done to stabilize the situation for the long term improvement of the university structure. Students were ready to act and wanting to act but did not have a structure or vehicle through which to express themselves and act out their concern in a balanced, responsible way.” Leffel, along with four other friends, created the “Phantom Five,” an anonymous group that over the next several years would work to address University students’ concerns. “We worked behind the scenes as a type of student-citizen action group,” Leffel’s letter read. “Whenever we met we would begin by asking just what were the problems facing our school and what could we, as five ordinary individuals, do about it.” The group went onto be known as Students Concerned About Higher Education. Among their many activities, the Concerned Students sent out questionnaires to Student Senate candidates, published full-page ads in the Kansan and handed out flyers at football games. Rusty Leffel is now an attorney and lives with his wife in Mission Hills, Kan. Now, he travels around the country capturing urban life, including public protests. In 2011 he photographed the Occupy Portland Movement, and just this past week was at a rally in Kansas City to protest Donald Trump. “Protest, demonstrations, rallies: this is how we make this country move forward,” Leffel said. “We must be active.”

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Protests are an effective American tradition, Leffel said. They can get attention, but more importantly, they are platforms for organizing change. “There’s just a whole wide range of things to do where you can speak out and participate and you need to do it,” Leffel said. “And certainly getting a sign and going to an assembly is just one piece of it, but it’s just too narrow, you need to do more.” ‘YOU HAVE TO DO WORK, AND NO ONE WANTS TO DO WORK’ Assembly is necessary, when it’s trying to accomplish something. At least, that’s how Trinity Carpenter sees it. Carpenter, a senior in the School of Social Welfare is a well-known voice around campus. On any given day, she is pulled into administrative meetings, student meetings, and constantly sending letters and information, trying to advocate for social justice. Sometimes, she said, traditional methods of change don’t always work. “As a person of color, I know why we demonstrate, and it’s because historically those avenues and those procedures have never served us, they don’t work for us like they do our counterparts,” she said. “So direct action and disrupting spaces has served us, it has forced institutions, administration and even city commission to recognize or move in a direction that we’re trying to accomplish.” But if there isn’t a purpose, if there isn’t a goal to a public protest, Carpenter said she really doesn’t see the point. “What I don’t like is if we are showing up to something and not asking to put things on the line to get that accomplished.” Not everyone is willing to do the hard work, Carpenter said. Not everyone is willing to go beyond the

Photo courtesy of University Archives Students protest the Vietnam War in South Park in 1970.

initial reaction. “Organizing is difficult,” Carpenter said. “Because when you organize you have to do work and no one wants to do work.” GETTING BACK UP AGAIN Twelve days after the election of Donald Trump, over 150 people gathered in the auditorium of the Lawrence Public Library. As they filtered in, they were given two-page packets titled “Action Items & Resources.” For the next hour and a half, the group would discuss how to stay informed, where to volunteer time and money, and how to contact legislators. Over the past week and a half, various groups throughout the country had gathered to protest, to grieve and to process, but now, after being knocked down, it was time to “get back up,” as organizer Nancy Hamilton put it. “What does it mean to get back up again?” she asked the audience. “It means organizing, it means political action, it means coalition building. That’s really important right now, to build our coalition and bring people together.” The time was focused on five main topics: combating hate and increas-

ing inclusiveness, legislative advocacy, healthcare, economic equity and environment and energy. Each section gave links, names of legislators, phone numbers, websites and a list of “5 things you can do now.” Protesting is important, Hamilton said. Expressing feelings are important, but it doesn’t always translate into legislative change. The point, she said, is to do something about it. “Just take the energy that we see and translate it into meaningful action,” Hamilton said. What’s the best way to cause meaningful action? Adina Morse, another co-organizer, said she thinks people should make an effort to be politically involved all the time — not just after an election. “It’s your civic duty, it’s your national duty, everybody should be involved all the time,” Morse said. “We’ve gotten into this thing where people say, ‘Oh I don’t pay attention to politics,’ and if you do you’re kind of an outlier. I think it should be the other way around — that everybody should pay attention and if you don’t you’re an outlier because it impacts us all, everything runs downstream.” Throughout the meeting, various audience

Lawrence gets input on bike share HAILEY DIXON @_hailey_dixon

A new bike share program may be coming to Lawrence soon, which would create more transportation options for residents. Ashley Myers, transportation planner for the City of Lawrence, said a study is being conducted across Lawrence and the University campus to see if such a program would be beneficial for the community. “Right now, we are doing a bike share feasibility study, so it’s not actually a program,” Myers said. “We received a grant from [the Kansas Department of Transportation] to do this study. It started in January and it’s going to wrap up in December.” Two surveys were gauged from campus and the community to get responses from individuals on the bike share program.

The program would be available for individuals to rent bikes to travel across Lawrence. “It’s a mobility option to give people choices,” Myers said. After the study is evaluated, Myers and the city of Lawrence will decide if the program should be initiated. For now, students are advised to be safe across the city and on campus when riding bikes. Jeff Severin, director of the Center for Sustainability, said students need to pay special awareness to traffic laws when riding. “I think sometimes cyclists do not necessarily pay attention to stop signs or other things that they are supposed to abide by,” Severin said. Severin said cyclists should follow the same guidelines as car drivers. “One [guideline] is just making sure that, as a bicyclist, that you are aware that you have to follow all

members suggested organizations, resources and practices to adopt to intact change on a local and, eventually, national scale. The ideas ranged from subscribing to reliable news outlets to volunteering at a food shelter to simply taking a bike to work. The afternoon ended with plans to meet again in the near future and to next time bring a friend. Although it might have only been a small, community gathering at the local library, Morse said its an important part of making an impact. “I think it takes things like this,” she said. “I think it takes everyday conversations, I think it takes tiny steps everyday.”

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File photo/KANSAN In this 2014 file photo, University alumnus Joe Cronemeyer coordinates the Critical Mass bike ride. The city of Lawrence is gathering input on a bike sharing program.

the same rules that vehicles do,” he said. Severin said bikers should know that riding on the roads is safer than sidewalks, and that wearing a helmet is always important. With it getting darker earlier in the day, making sure cyclists are visible to other pedestrians and vehicles is important, Severin said. During darker parts of the day, Severin advises cyclists to wear reflective clothing and re-

flective markers on bikes. Myers said she encourages students to talk to Student Senate if they really want a bike share program to happen. “If they talk to their student senators and mention that they’re excited about the possibility of a bike share program, and would like Student Senate to work on it, that would be great,” Myers said.

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Alumna Una Nowling talks trans awareness HAILEY DIXON

transgender people as the person they are.

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na Nowling, a University alumna, was the keynote speaker for Trans Awareness Week, which was hosted by the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity. “November is trans awareness month, and then this week is trans awareness week,” said Chloe Secor, graduate assistant for the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity. “And in honor of that, we thought it would be really pertinent to bring a trans speaker to campus.” Nowling is a transgender woman, and shared her experiences of her transition to the audience, both in and out of her workplace, in the STEM field. “Una Nowling is a woman of many, many talents,” Secor said. Nowling is an engineering consultant at Black & Veatch, and a technical writer, and adjunct professor at UMKC.

We’re just average people that want to live, and love, and exist.” Una Knowling University alumna

Aaron Goldstein/KANSAN Una Nowling is a transgender woman who spoke about the gender divide at a Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity event on Nov. 17.

She also hosts a radio show called Trans Talk, which airs on every fourth Saturday on 90.1 in Kansas City, Mo. Nowling shared her background of her

childhood, and into junior high, high school and post-University life. Being a female in engineering, she also described the interactions she had at

work before and after her transition. “[My coworkers] they’ve told me that they understand that we are a people with an identity, with

a culture, and with human rights,” Nowling said. “They say that they now are going to watch out and respect us.” Nowling said she hopes that people everywhere see

“We’re just average people that want to live, and love, and exist,” Nowling said. Nowling said she thinks people who want to support the LGBTQ+ community should treat them as the gender each person identifies as, and to use the pronouns that each individual wants to be called. “[We] just want to be Americans and citizens of the world, [we] just want to be ourselves,” Nowling said.

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Learning a second language provides multiple advantages HAILEY DIXON @_Hailey_Dixon

German, English, Czech, Italian, French, Korean, Spanish and American Sign Language; these are the combined languages spoken by Christian Beer and Tessa Newberry. Although it’s not essential to learn all those languages, Beer, an outreach coordinator in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, said learning a language in college provides many benefits, both inside and outside the classroom. A recent study from the Pew Research Center found that 36 percent of people surveyed believe learning a foreign language is necessary to be successful in the modern workplace. Beer agreed, and said that no language is better to study than another. However, students should consider their major and career goals when deciding on a second language to learn. “It depends on what you’re here to study at KU,” Beer said. Newberry, a student assistant in the school, said that she although Spanish is beneficial to learn, there are many other languages that are as important. “Speaking Spanish in the Midwest — and really the U.S. in general — is very practical on a day-to-day basis,” Newberry said. “But if you study something, for example Korean, that gives you specialized insight into not only a language of a very productive company — like Samsung, if you own anything from them that’s produced in South Korea — but it also gives you insights into a culture that’s extremely different than ours.” Beer said that if someone is already familiar with two languages, learning a third can be helpful. Although expanding fluency and knowledge of a language already learned is beneficial too, he said. Beer said he suggests that learning an additional language in college, if someone is already exposed to one, is helpful for students. Learning pieces of a language on a conversational

File Photo/KANSAN In this Kansan file photo, the University Spanish Language Table meets at Henry’s Upstairs. Language Tables are programs offered by the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures that offer the chance to converse in different languages in a relaxed setting.

level is valued as well, even if a person is not completely fluent, Newberry said. “Even just four semesters can make world of a difference. A basic understanding of the language and a basic understanding of the culture,” Beer said.

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Even just four semesters can make a world of a difference.” Christian Beer Outreach coordinator in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Learning the culture of foreign languages makes a difference too, according to Beer. He said that it is important to know the language and the environment, as both help a person immerse themselves in the language. The University has

many additional resources for students who want to augment their language courses. The school houses a foreign language library that offers CDs, tapes and DVDs that students can rent in a variety of languages, according to Beer. Beer said that these resources are a better alternative to using translation systems such as Google. Newberry said there are also various clubs and organizations to join that can expand knowledge on the language and culture chosen by the student. Studying abroad can also be beneficial when studying a language. Beer and Newberry both said that learning a language in college can help a person’s professional and personal life on all levels. “You’re really learning a life skill,” Beer said. — Edited by Cody Schmitz

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ELLEN BERTELS @ellenbertels

n all honesty, I did not want to write about the election. Thousands of people, I kept thinking, have written think pieces. They blame and analyze and clarify and complicate what happened last Tuesday. What could I possibly contribute? To ignore the issue entirely, though, seemed unfair and apathetic. Now is not the time for voiceless apathy. But neither is it the time for me, decidedly not an expert in the political field, to throw my flimsy beach hat into the ring of political analysis. The people are overloaded with information. No one would read it. Those who did read it might misconstrue or misinterpret my meaning. Everyone has something to say. And there’s the rub. In some ways, this critique is the same old song and dance: We consume media constantly, often

without critical analysis. On a small scale, this pattern provides concerning results. I have seen literally dozens of people react to or share posts on Facebook in the last few days without considering the source. At least three of my Facebook friends have shared — quite earnestly — a piece by Andy Horowitz of The New Yorker titled, “Trump Confirms That He Just Googled Obamacare.” This piece, as it turns out, is satire. Similarly, many on Twitter and Facebook have been sharing a map that was touted as being a reflection of the youth vote results, but was really a projection from Oct. 25, nearly two weeks before the election. The map, run by mic.com, depicts all but seven states swinging decisively for Sec. Clinton. According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, actual exit polls show that 55 percent of voters between the ages of 18 and 29 supported Clinton while 37 percent supported

the president-elect. Now, these are not grave mistakes. In fact, they are easily avoidable. If I know anything about the internet, it is this: not everything on Facebook is true, and factchecking is easy. Sometimes, though, things are not that simple. Among the dozens of think pieces I have read since Election Day, the most interesting ones criticize the media for what CBS News’ Will Rahn calls their, “unbearable smugness.” While I do not agree with Rahn’s full argument, it seems fair to acknowledge (and criticize) most major media outlets’ wrongful confidence in (and poor coverage of) the election’s outcome. In many cases, they did not persuade or discuss. Rather, in a case of confirmation bias, most major news sources spoke directly to an audience who already agreed with them. In the future, in addition to thinking about factual accuracy, we must scrutinize whether the media we

consume is thoughtful or effectively persuasive. What purpose does snarky disdain play in a person’s politics? If the goal is to persuade your opposition, is the rhetoric compelling? If the goal is not to persuade — how else can you mobilize new individuals to a cause and create meaningful ideological change?

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We must scrutinize whether the media we consume is thoughtful or effectively persuasive.”

I think these are not just questions we should ask, but questions we must ask as we continue forward. And I very much believe these are questions we can ask while also denouncing all incidents of hatred, violence and prejudice that we see occurring. If cynicism and “smugness” are frustrating,

acts of hatred and prejudice are inexcusable. No one is infallible. Like we millennials say, even your fave is problematic. (For instance, I chose to write an opinion article on a digital media platform about people with bad opinions on digital media platforms. That’s almost unforgiveable.) But we are all allowed to be wrong occasionally. At the same time, though, information has value. Our words, our sources, the choices we make about how to persuade and convince and empathize — those things matter. We should take care with the way that we use them and take care considering the ideas, individuals and institutions we support. Most of all, we should take care of each other. Ellen Bertels is a senior from Overland Park studying English and Italian. — Edited by Cody Schmitz

Uri: Finding solace in American politics IKE URI @IkeUri

Like many Democrats, I woke up on Wednesday, Nov. 9, hoping that the previous night had been a terrible dream. Election Day was a slew of misleading statistics, false hope, disappointment and fear. But a week has passed, and we, as a nation, have had some time to consider what the next four years will bring. Without doubt, the Trump presidency spells out worrying implications. But, though concerning, I remain optimistic about the resilience of the American public. We cannot let this moment interrupt our pursuit for a better democracy and society. Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump has emphasized values outside of the Republican mainstream. Running as

the “change” candidate bar none, he reiterated themes that were consistently racist, sexist and xenophobic. He advocates for building a wall between Mexico and the United States and for increasing the vetting process for Middle Eastern refugees. Members of the Ku Klux Klan have endorsed him, and Trump has made clear that rape and sexual assault are laughing matters. Trump’s policies, it seems, are focused on returning the United States to a 1950s paradise, where white Christian males dominate society. This is, in many ways, a departure from the Republican Party of the 20th century. Though Trump has compared himself to Ronald Reagan, he exists a world away from the 1980s leader. It is difficult to emphasize the extent to which the rhetoric of the Republican Party has changed. Though Reagan

was no liberal and proposed troubling policies, he praised immigrants and famously advocated for the destruction of walls that divided society. Reagan, like Obama and other charismatic American leaders, understood the values that underlie our democracy. Individual liberty inhered in a deep sense of shared community create the America of which many of us dream.

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We, as a nation, have had some time to consider what the next four years will bring.”

Trump’s policies, though, are grounded in fear and distrust, scorning data and facts. In response, the left has

looked at his supporters with increasing derision, passing off far-right views as out-oftouch and irrational. While many conservatives are not critically engaging with facts, the left must understand the concerns of half the nation. Conservative America feels forgotten and left behind, and these thoughts, which have grown over the past decade, contributed to our current political situation. The left cannot ignore this trend, because in doing so, we shut off any avenue for dialogue. However, the right must realize that minority groups, throughout the history of the United States, have long internalized the feelings that conservatives are just now discovering. On Election Night, I decided at 3:00 a.m. that it was time to retreat from discussions on politics, environment and economy. But a week of reflection has

changed this view. President Obama stated in his speech at the Democratic National Convention, “Democracy isn’t a spectator sport.” We must engage in the public sphere, and, like President Reagan, we must “take inspiration from the past ... [but] live for the future.” Given the political realities of our time, it is important to begin critically examining our present and the events that have created it. We must listen to voices who feel left behind. We must take time to listen and understand in order to begin reconstructing and reconnecting. We cannot stop working to build a more perfect union.

Ike Uri is a senior from Concordia studying sociology. — Edited by Cody Schmitz

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basketball gameday Nov. 25 | 7 p.m. | Allen Fieldhouse CHRISTIAN S. HARDY @ByHardy

AT A GLANCE If all goes well, this game should go much smoother for Kansas than the Siena game did one week before. Though UNC Asheville is coming off a conference championship, it shouldn’t be able to hang with Kansas in any way like Siena did. What Kansas fans should want to see in this game is Jackson continuing to emerge, getting smarter and staying out of foul trouble, as well as solid production from anyone not named Frank Mason III. These games are for development, and seeing Mason put up 25 won’t reveal much about this team. PLAYER TO WATCH

Lagerald Vick, sophomore, guard Vick is the true sixth man of this team, and he probably will be all year, barring an injury to one of the three starting guards. He has the best statistical game of his career against Siena, and his quick reactions have benefited Kansas on the boards. But where he still has plenty of room to improve is his perimeter defense, and he often struggles with switches and opens himself up to drives more often than any other Jayhawk. However, he’s sure to have a role in every game this year, and may even step into a starting role if Self ever decides to start four guards.

QUESTION MARK

Can UNC Asheville keep Kansas from scoring quick buckets?

UNC Asheville is one of the slowest teams in the country, averaging 69.5 possessions per 40 minutes through its first three games this season. That’s 278th in the country, according to Ken Pomeroy. This year, coach Nick McDavitt’s team has gone deep into the shot clock, setting up his team’s offense aiming to disorient the defense. If Kansas can get quick buckets or get out in transition after UNC Asheville runs its slow-pace offense and rack up easy buckets, this shouldn’t be a game.

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STARTING FIVE

Frank Mason III, senior, guard Mason quietly led Kansas in scoring on Friday against Siena, just like he’s done in every game this season. He’s averaging 23 points per game, second in the Big 12. Per 40 minutes, he’s averaging 10 more points and 5.5 more field goal attempts than he did in 2015-16. He’s struggled from three, but he hasn’t needed it yet, as his drive to the basket is one of the best in the country.

Kevin Vannatta, junior, guard Vannatta has played a lot of minutes as point guard for UNC Asheville, but has been a cold shooter so far. Vannatta hit two threes in a season-opening loss to VCU, but didn’t hit a single shot from beyond the line in 10 attempts over the next two games. If Vannatta can shoot better from three or distribute the ball well, Kansas will have a problem guarding a possible one-two punch of Vannatta and Ahmad Thomas..

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Devonte’ Graham, junior, guard Graham is second in points (14.0) and assists (4.7) per game, behind Mason in both categories. He’s still waiting for his breakout performance, but he’s consistently been good. He’s shot 10-of-19 in the last two games, and he’s 9-of-10 from two-point range in those games as well. He got more run at the point in the game against Siena, and he should do more of that against UNC Asheville, assuming Self wants to experiment a bit in these early games.

Ahmad Thomas, junior, guard Thomas is the all-around leader for UNC Asheville. So far this season, Thomas averages 17 points per game. The junior guard is UNC Asheville’s goto guy, and he will be the player most of the scoring will go through against Kansas. Thomas is also the best rebounder on the team, with 15 rebounds already this year. He’s the team’s top three-point shooter, hitting 7-of-12 this season. Kansas might have some trouble stopping Thomas, especially if he shoots from the perimeter frequently, where Kansas has proven to have trouble defending.

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Josh Jackson, freshman, guard Bill Self showed a bit of frustration with Jackson after the game against Siena, simply because he continues to find himself in foul trouble. He didn’t foul out on Friday, but two of his four fouls came on the offensive end, as he came down the lane with a head of steam. Outside the foul trouble, Jackson was near-perfect in the games against Siena and Duke. However, he still hasn’t hit 30 minutes in any game, which is something he should be able to do by conference season.

David Robertson, senior, guard Although Robertson has only hauled in one rebound and scored zero points in two of UNC Asheville’s games so far this season, he hasn’t played a ton of minutes either. Robertson will start against Kansas, but look for him to split minutes with senior forward Will Weeks or junior guard Raekwon Miller. In the minutes Robertson has played, he hasn’t contributed much. Robertson’s best game was an eight-point, three-rebound outing in a win over USC Upstate.

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Carlton Bragg Jr., sophomore, forward Bragg notched his first career double-double on Friday with career highs in points and rebounds. He’s fully out of the “funk” that Bill Self said he was in coming into the season, and is becoming a much better rebounder than he was to start the season. It’s becoming clear why Bragg stayed for his second year and passed on the NBA, as he’s still developing each and every game, but it’s clear that he’s going to be integral to this Kansas team making a run.

MaCio Teague, freshman, guard Teague is another offensive threat for the Bulldogs. He is second in points per game to Thomas and shoots 40 percent from three. The freshman has been a big boost to the Bulldogs early this season. He completes a UNC Asheville team that considers outside shooting as one of its strengths. With Kansas having trouble defending on the perimeter, Teague is another player who can contribute to exploiting that weakness.

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AT A GLANCE UNC Asheville is going to struggle with the size of Kansas at just about every position on the floor, and the Bulldogs don’t have the depth to get into foul trouble. It also seems likely that Kansas will be able to get out in transition and score easy baskets against this slow, methodical offense. The only way the Bulldogs should be able to hang in this game is by limiting the Jayhawks’ transition points and tiring out Kansas’ defense with their offense.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Ahmad Thomas, junior, guard Thomas has built his reputation as a pest on defense. In four games this year, he’s averaged 2.7 steals per game, and he averaged 2.1 steals per game last season. He finished with 71 steals to lead the Big South conference and was second in Big South defensive of the year voting. He’s got good length that really shows when he’s playing mid-major teams, and he has a 6-foot-3, 215-pounds frame that allows him to defend just about any guard he sees. He’s UNC Asheville’s top scorer through four games, is probably the most dangerous player on this squad, and is playing 35 minutes per game.

QUESTION MARK

Will the Bulldogs be able to get any production from inside the paint?

The biggest men on this Bulldogs team come in at 6-foot9. One is a freshman who was only seriously recruited by one big school — Georgia — and the other is a senior from Italy who is averaging four rebounds per game in 18 minutes this season. It’d be a shock to see those two — along with any other of the team’s forwards — get any production against the Jayhawks’ frontcourt of Carlton Bragg Jr., Landen Lucas and especially Udoka Azubuike. The best thing the Bulldogs will be able to do from the lane is drive and dish.

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207 — Bill Self has won

207 games in Allen Fieldhouse, making him the winningest coach in the venue. Kansas has won 41 games straight there, as well.

87.3 — Kansas is aver-

aging 87.3 points per game after three games in 201617. The team averaged 81 points per game in 2015-16.

116 — Kansas is fourth

most efficient offense in the country, per Ken Pomeroy with a 116 adjusted offensive efficiency score.

17 Landen Lucas, senior, forward Lucas looked better in the game against Siena, working the boards and post moves better than he had in any game prior, and bringing back the defense that was so valuable through the 2016 NCAA tournament. He blocked five shots in the Siena game, a career high, and looked fully recovered from the foot injury that limited him earlier in the year. He’s still getting some foul calls that have frustrated him, but it’s only a matter of time before he figures that out.

Giacomo Zilli, senior, forward Zilli has stayed in the starting lineup for the Bulldogs ever since coming off the bench in the first game. He replaced forward Will Weeks and remains the only forward on the floor at one time for UNC Asheville. Production from Zilli since he came into the lineup has been steady, with five points in his first game and eight in his second. The strength for Zilli appears to be his ability to play as more of a “glue” player in this UNC Asheville team, with the other players carrying the bulk of the scoring.

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Christian: Kansas 90, UNC Asheville 62

— Ahmad Thomas is leading the Bulldogs in scoring, averaging 17 points per game in four games.

— The Bulldogs have made the NCAA tournament four times, three times as a 16-seed and once — in 2016 — as a 15-seed.

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— UNC Asheville lost 58.6 percent of its scoring from 2016, either to transfers or graduation.

Beat Writer Predictions

Skylar: Kansas 88, UNC Asheville 75

Brian: Kansas 82, UNC Asheville 60

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Class creates ‘HOT SPOT’ at Chalmers OMAR SANCHEZ @OhMySanchez

uring a regular weekday on a hectic schedule, students may find it hard to set out a time or place for peaceful reflection. Student artists working in expanded media aim to change that with “HOT SPOT,” a new interactive exhibition at the Art and Design Gallery in Chalmers Hall. “We were interested in something that was modular just because it is something that can grow,” Olivia Hernández, a senior visual arts student involved with the exhibition, said. “There’s something really beautiful about organized repetition and synchronicity. I think especially in these very uncertain times, I think having a sense of order and repetition just as a concept is very soothing.” The exhibition features a circular labyrinth laid out across the gallery floor, taking one through the vibrant colors and laser-cut modules that encompass the space. Together eight graduate and undergraduate

Andrea Ringgenberg/KANSAN HOT SPOT was created by Professor Maria Velasco’s Installation Art Class. In the Art and Design Gallery in Chalmers Hall. The exhibition ends on Dec. 7.

students took part in the creation process as a part of the installation art class offered at the University.

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There’s something really beautiful about organized repetition and synchronicity.” Olivia Hernández Senior visual arts student

The course is led by Associate Professor Maria Velasco. She said

the inspiration for the almost butterfly-shaped path was to invite those in the University community to take a break from their lives and explore the space’s possibilities. “We were just fantasizing immediately about it being a hotspot,” she said. “What if the space was so beautiful that people would want to come here just to be, or to check their phones or rest. To cut off from other worries or classes.” Steps taken throughout the semester to accomplish this feat included delegating

tasks with the strengths of each individual artist. Hernández, a Miami native, said this aspect of coming together and working as a team brought out the best that the work could be. “I think it’s just important when you’re working with a group to have each member setting each other for success,” she said. “Now it has all come together really well and we’ve really found our stride as a group. I’m really proud of the work we made together.” In the process of creating the exhibition, one of the most

important aspects Hernández said was the right color palette, a specifically chosen scheme meant to energize those who walk through it. “Color as an elemental symbol and object or concept is very powerful. You hear about color therapy and how you can generate certain strength from palettes and again the fact that we didn’t end up choosing a monochromatic palette, that we went for something lively, vibrant and enriching is perfect for it,” she said. Those who choose to visit during its run will see the array of colors, which include a variety of purples, oranges, and reds. All complement each other in a way that brings it together as a whole and will magnetize those who walk past it, Velasco said. The “HOT SPOT” exhibition will run through Dec. 7 and is open Monday through Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Review: ‘Fantastic Beasts’ is exhilarating fun CAMERON McGOUGH @cammcgough

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” marks the “Harry Potter” series author J.K. Rowling’s debut screenplay, and is a descent deeper into her world of magic. Set in 1920s New York City, the film introduces a new set of characters and circumstances 70 years prior to the events of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.” Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) travels to America on business concerning a rare magical beast. After crossing paths with aspiring bakery owner Jacob Kowalski (Dan Fogler), a number of magical creatures escape from Scamander’s enchanted briefcase and wreak havoc on the

streets of the Big Apple. In order to return them back to his care, Scamander teams up with Kowalski and American witch sisters Porpentina (Katherine Waterston) and Queenie (Alison Sudol). Unbeknownst to the wizarding community, a sinister threat looms over New York City that poses an even greater risk to the magical and non-magical population than Scamander’s creatures. “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is exhilarating, hilarious and incredibly fun with just the right amount of “Harry Potter” heart. Certain films within the same vein as “Fantastic Beasts,” such as “The Hobbit” trilogy, tend to succumb to a similar method of cramming too much into one film. Unfortunately, this

is somewhat of an issue in “Fantastic Beasts,” though it does little to derail any momentum. Three separate subplot points — two of which appear to be utilized for the posterity of the next four films in the franchise — contribute to an oversaturation of story. In addition to the main conflict of Scamander’s quest to wrangle up his rogue magical creatures, the film takes a look at witch hunters (known as the Second Salemers), the Magicial Congress of the United States (MACUSA) and Gellert Grindewald, an evil wizard briefly mentioned in the Potter films who practiced dark magic before Voldemort made it posh. In the end, diehard “Harry Potter” fans will relish Rowling’s vision. For first-timers or casual viewers of the

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indestructible brand. After nearly two decades without a new “Star Wars” film, it seemed as though Lucas put his beloved universe away for good. But by 1999, a “Star Wars” prequel film was out in theaters, aiming to satisfy even more fans. Subsequently, many turned on Lucas and dismissed the film as inferior to the originals. This is quite similar to what Rowling had going against her when she decided to return to the wizarding world that she created in the 90s and helped bring to life on the big screen in 2001. Fortunately for Rowling, her story will be much different than Lucas’, as she has managed to avoid the sticky traps he fell into. Perhaps Felix Felicis is at play.

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Genuine Imitation offers a unique musical experience SAVANNA SMITH @SavSmith27

he University's a cappella group, Genuine Imitation, offers more depth than meets the eye. It involves a diverse group of students with different backgrounds and interests all brought together by a common love for music. Its instrument-free sound showcases individual voices and their abilities to create music solely with vocals. The group consists of 14 members, including a beat-boxer, and was started in 2002. Genuine Imitation has evolved significantly since then, according to Haley Regan, the group’s business director. “A cappella is different because it is all produced by people. It’s different voices coming together to emulate what you hear on the radio, and to me that is very exciting," Regan said. "A lot of the things we sing are ‘ding ding ding ding do do do do’ — just nonsense words. You’re hearing a person interpret what that song is through their own voice, rather than just an instrument." The group is completely self-funded and student-run, and pieces are all arranged with input from director Micha Cox. According to Regan, the main focus

of the music is pop. This includes recent adaptations of "Telephone" by Lady Gaga and "Kaleidoscope Heart" by Sara Bareilles. The group performs around Lawrence and the Kansas City area. Its most recent performance was at Rock Chalk Shabbat. The main yearly event for the group is the Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) in the spring. “If you’ve seen 'Pitch Perfect,' you know that they compete in ICCA,” Regan said. “It’s kind of our big thing. We compete in that every year. We usually place fourth or fifth out of about 10 groups."

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When the music starts, all the differences are just abolished.” Madeline Chestnut Assistant music director

The group prepares intensively in preparation for the event, according to assistant music director Madeline Chestnut. Chestnut said she takes fewer credit hours during the spring as well as going on vocal rest. “We have to work together. We’re working toward a common goal, and if we fail,

we are only failing ourselves and each other,” Chestnut said. "It’s just really exciting. It’s this huge bonding experience.” "[A cappella] is a different style. You get to make it more personalized to your group,” said Jaden Nussbaum, a sophomore from Rose Hill. “It’s people making the entire arrangement with their mouths. That is something that will be permanently unique about a cappella that you can’t really find anywhere else." Chestnut said the diverse dynamic of the group paints a picture of what Genuine Imitation really brings to the table. “I think the most unique thing about a cappella, especially at KU, is that we are all so different. We are involved in different things. We have different interests, different backgrounds and different views on life. We have so many differences, but we all share a common love for music. I think it’s so beautiful. It’s a lot more fluid. Different opinions are encouraged,” Chestnut said. The group’s social differences are a main part of what makes Genuine Imitation distinctive, according to Chestnut. “I think it’s really cool.

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A lot of us would have never met each other. Our paths would have never crossed, but when the music starts, all the differences are just abolished,” Chestnut said. “It makes us stronger that we’re different." Ben Schenberg, a sophomore from Chesterfield, Mo., said Genuine Imitation offers a unique and expressive outlet from daily life. “I think for me, the best

thing about being in [Genuine Imitation] is that, as an engineer, I don’t have a lot of time to do the things that make me really happy,” Schenberg said. “It kind of gives me an outlet to express myself when I’m doing so much math all day. I feel like I’d go crazy if I didn’t have things like Genuine Imitation.” For the group's older members such as Chestnut,

Genuine Imitation plays an important role in a fulfilling college experience. “It’s [Genuine Imitation] just continuing my love for music in college in such an uplifting environment," Chestnut said. "I love being surrounded by different communities. That’s what’s special to me about this music group."

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HAWKS KU football upsets Texas, wins first conference game in two seasons

Andrew Rosenthal/KANSAN Jayhawk fans climb onto the goalpoast and tear it down following the overtime win over Texas. The Longhorns fell to the Jayhawks in overtime, 24-21.

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ineteen yards. That was the difference between the Jayhawks and their first victory against the Texas Longhorns since 1938. On first down and 19 yards to go in the fourth quarter, redshirt freshman quarterback Carter Stanley lobbed the ball into double coverage in the corner of the end zone. It was at that moment, on offense, that sophomore wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. made the biggest defensive play of the game — maybe of the season, and probably of David Beaty’s coaching career. With two Longhorns draped all over him, Sims was seemingly outmatched, but he broke up an interception, pulling the ball out of Texas

sophomore cornerback Kris Boyd’s grasp. “‘Good break up, you saved the game,’” Sims said. “That’s what they kept saying to me. ‘You saved the game, you saved the game.’” Down 21-18 with less than 10 seconds to go, coach David Beaty took no chances and sent senior kicker Matthew Wyman out to push the game into overtime. The kick was good. In their 24-21 victory over the Longhorns on Senior Night, the Jayhawks found themselves making the big plays that they have been missing all season long, and in the most important of moments. “I could tell that they had a different look in their eye today,” Beaty said. “I just could tell. They believed, and not that they don’t always believe, but they had a very

confident look to them.” To start overtime, it was a freshman that sealed the deal. When Texas freshman quarterback Shane Buechele lofted up a pass, Beaty saw freshman safety Mike Lee’s eyes light up.

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Every week there is a ton of students in that student section, and as a coach you keep thinking ‘you know, are these kids going to continue to do that?’And they did.” David Beatty Kansas coach

It was his moment, and he intercepted the ball and ran it to the Texas 40-yard line. The Jayhawks still needed to

score to win the game, but the team could already feel the victory. “I really thought the game was over once he picked it, but I forgot we had to score points too,” Sims said with a chuckle. “I was just like; well we are going to score anyways.” After a couple of run plays up the gut from senior running back Ke’aun Kinner, it was all up to Wyman. On Oct. 8 against TCU, Wyman had a similar opportunity, and missed. This was something Wyman assured he wouldn’t let happen again. His routine and form were perfected in the most important moment. “When I look up, I f*** up. That’s my saying,” Wyman said. “That’s what I focused on.” The focus paid off, and the Jayhawks upset the Longhorns. To no sur-

Hannah Edelman/KANSAN Sophomore running back Taylor Martin runs through a gap in the Texas defense on Nov. 19. Kansas defeated Texas 24-21 in overtime.

prise, the Jayhawk fans rushed the field. Not only was Beaty happy for his seniors on their night, but he also kept in mind the seniors of last year. “Those guys knew that they were looking straight into the fire last year,” Beaty said. “I told them ‘If you help us, if you continue to be the great kids that you are, I’ll never let you be forgotten.’” This was the second time the fans have rushed this field this season, but

this night had a much different feeling than the beginning of the season. “They kept coming. Every week there is a ton of students in that student section, and as a coach you keep thinking ‘you know, are these kids going to continue to do that?’” Beaty said. “And they did.” Finally, Beaty got his long-pursued Big 12 victory, and against the historical powerhouse in burnt orange and white.

Kansas clinches share of Big 12 title with home win TIFFANY LITTLER @tlitt33

Big 12 Champions. This is a title Kansas volleyball (25-2, 14-1) has never received before. With a 3-2 win (25-18, 25-18, 13-25, 22-25, 15-9) over Iowa State (16-7, 8-6) on Kansas’ senior day, the Jayhawks finally held the trophy it has been longing for. The win Saturday afternoon solidified at least a share of the title for the Jayhawks, who have one more game remaining, an away match against Baylor. This win also gave coach Ray Bechard his 350th win at Kansas. Prior to the match, Kansas honored the seniors of Iowa State as well as their own. Senior middle blocker Tayler Soucie also received her award for Big 12 Female Sportsperson of the Year, after recording nine blocks and eight kills. This

was her sixth-straight match with more than six blocks. Soucie said she tried to remain humble throughout her four years at Kansas and said she doesn’t solely focus on accomplishments. “I’m just taking it one day at a time, one game at a time,” she said. “When our season ends, hopefully not for a while, I’ll think about [my legacy] then.” After knocking off No. 7 Texas, Iowa State carried its performance over to today’s match and was hot on offense. The Cyclones led the beginning of each of the first four sets and dominated Kansas throughout the third set. The Jayhawks eventually regained the lead in each set, with the exception of the third. “We didn’t hit for a good efficiency, they outblocked us, out-dug us,” Bechard said. “But much of that is a reflection in

Aaron Goldstein/KANSAN Cassie Wait, Taylor Soucie and Maggie Anderson carry the Kansas Jayhawks to a Big 12 conference title. The Jayhawks won the match against Iowa State in five sets on Nov. 19.

the third set, when we just didn’t really show up at all,” Bechard said. “That fifth set was kind of this team in a nutshell for the year. When their backs are to the wall, they respond.” “[I’m] very proud of representing this group

and what they work for,” he said. “Sometimes it’s not the prettiest volleyball, but nobody outworks us and I think that was on display today.” Kansas was without one of its key players, junior right side hitter Kelsie Payne, due to an ankle

injury. Because of this, redshirt freshman outside hitter Ashley Smith stepped up and saw her first career start. Smith recorded six kills, four digs and one block. Throughout the struggle of the third and fourth sets, which brought a

combined total of nine tie scores and two lead changes, Soucie said she and her team kept a level head in order to bounce back. “We weren’t worried. It was just business,” Soucie said. “We knew we had to play our game and that was it.” Senior libero Cassie Wait had 15 digs and two assists. When asked about how the victory on Senior Day felt to her, she said it went beyond the trophy and senior recognition. “I think it’s less about us as a senior class and more about what you can do to promote that Jayhawk name and what it means for the next generation of Jayhawk athletes,” she said. “And what it means to wear Kansas across your chest.” Kansas will travel to Waco, Texas on Saturday to attempt to clinch the title outright. First serve is set for 1 p.m.