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Chandler Boese/KANSAN The defendants of the Oct. 1 shooting listen to a witness at a hearing on Thursday, Jan. 11.
Shooting suspects will go to trial The three men charged in connection with the Oct. 1 triple murder are scheduled to begin a jury trial in May
TAYLOR SMITH & EMILY WELLBORN @KansanNews “F--- you. I didn’t shoot nobody, b----,” said Ahmad Rayton as he walked out of the courtroom. Rayton is one of three Topeka men who will be on trial for the Oct. 1 shooting, which was decided Friday after four days of preliminary hearings. Rayton, Dominique McMillon and Anthony Roberts Jr. face charges ranging from criminal possession of a firearm by a felon to first-degree murder. Roberts faces the most charges with one count of attempted second-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder and one count of first-degree murder. The primary objective of the Thursday, the day before the preliminary hearing concluded, was to allow the defense to cross-examine the state’s witness, Detective Dean Brown, who was responsible for forensic analysis of the video footage that ultimately led to the charges that were filed against the defendants. Brown had started his testimony on Thursday with how the Lawerence Police Department obtained six pieces of video evidence from Vermont Towers, the community center, two officers’ dashboard cameras and a traffic light at 11th and Massachusetts streets. “We canvassed the area generally, looking at external parts of the building,”
Brown said. He explained how the footage of the shooting from officer Michael McLaren’s dashcam parked across the street was his starting point and how he followed the figures in the original video through area surveillance cameras. The description of figures in that video led to connections between the three men on trial and one of their friends during dashcam footage of a traffic stop from later that night. One man at the shooting was wearing a light blue top with a black stripe, which was similar to what McMillon was wearing during the traffic stop. A man in a dark blue shirt and light pants, and a man in a light belt with dark pants was also seen in the footage from the shooting, similar to Roberts’ and Rayton’s respective outfits when they were stopped. In the footage of Massachusetts Street, these last two figures were moving like shooters would have been expected to, Brown testified. The vehicle from the car stop was also linked to a dark vehicle that arrived at the same time as a light SUV shortly before the shooting and then left immediately after. The car from the traffic stop was a dark Kia Sportage with a broken passenger tail light and a “crooked” license plate, which Brown pointed out had similar characteristics to the vehicle from footage recovered from the
community center across the street from where the shooting occurred. “I can’t exclude it as the vehicle that is eventually stopped by Officer McCann,” Brown said. Brown also presented a PowerPoint presentation and footage of the shooting slowed down and enhanced to show where four of the five victims, including three who were fatally injured, were in relation to the violence. The defense attorneys strongly objected to the testimony, saying the detective’s narration of the video could be misleading, given that he was describing details of figures the defense couldn’t see. The attorneys said Brown was testifying on what we should be seeing, instead of what was there. “If it’s not visible, it’s not visible and we shouldn’t need a witness to tell us what we should be seeing,” Roberts’ attorney, Jennifer Chaffee said. At one point, Michael Clarke, attorney for Rayton, said the testimony could potentially be “hearsay.” Assistant District Attorney David Melton said they could clearly see the characteristics Brown was describing, the dark vertical stripe on the back of McMillon’s shirt in particular, and that Brown was giving expert testimony. “We’re not making this up,” he said. Ultimately, the objections were overruled by
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Dominique McMillon: one count of aggravated assault and battery Ahmad Rayton: one count of attempted second-degree murder and one count of criminal possession of a firearm by a felon Anthony Roberts Jr.: one count of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder and one count of attempted second-degree murder
Pokorny and all of the videos were admitted into evidence. On Friday, Clarke focused his attention on the accuracy of the video footage presented as evidence against his client, asking Brown “what software” he used to compile the footage, which was recovered from multiple sources. Brown stated that he used Adobe Photoshop and FFmpeg to resize images, adjust brightness and contrast, and add borders, among other things. J.C. Gilroy, attorney for McMillon, questioned Brown’s judgment as a law enforcement official. Without approaching the podium, Gilroy asked Brown whether he was able to conclusively identify McMillon from the recovered footage. As Brown began to state that the physical appearance and dress of the individual in the footage seemed to match those witnesses attributed to McMillon, Gilroy interrupted him and clarified his initial query, asking if Brown was able to “specifically”
identify McMillon based solely on the video he had compiled; Brown responded “no.” Chaffee declined to question the witness. After reviewing the charges brought against the defendants, hearing eyewitness and professional testimony to support those charges, and viewing physical evidence presented to the court earlier in the hearing, Judge Sally Pokorny determined that there was sufficient cause to bring the case to a jury trial. Pokorny dismissed claims from the defense that some of the eyewitness testimony was unreliable, stating that was not the purpose of the hearings. The prosecution and defense agreed upon the date of March 27 to determine if the defendants would stand trial together or separately, with the trial officially slated to begin May 14. — Edited by Alexandra Martinez
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2nd Senate coalition launches
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Noah Ries was looking through Student Senate’s public email while he was Internal Affairs Director and was overwhelmed by the thanks Senate received from graduate students after funding a childcare grant. “There were like 20 emails,” Ries said. “It really made me realize the direct impact that Student Senate has on student life at KU.” Now Policy and Development Director, he and Senate Chief of Staff Charles Jetty started a coalition for this year’s Senate elections to promote sustainable change in students’ lives. Crimson and Blue, now the second coalition in this year’s Senate, launched on Sunday night in the Kansas Union. Consisting of at least seven members of current Student Senate leadership, the group introduced their plans to run on platforms of food insecurity, sexual assault and affordability. “What we really want to focus on this year is feasibility,” Ries said. “We want to focus on issues that are of serious concern to students but that we know that we can do something about.” After a brief explanation from Jetty about what Student Senate is and a vote on the group’s name, the coalition leaders discussed these specific issues and what initiatives the coalition wanted to pursue to address those topics. For food insecurity, Sneha Verma a member of the University’s committee on food insecurity,
Andrea Ringgenberg/KANSAN The group voted to name the coalition “Crimson and Blue” during the meeting on Feb. 11.
“We want to focus on issues that are of serious concern to students but that we know that we can do something about.”
Noah Ries Senate policy & development director
spoke about a swipe-share program that would allow students to donate their unused meal swipes from the dining halls to students in need. The group also introduced plans to refinance the depleted survivor fund, which helps pay for any expenses victims of sexual assault may have, and working with University administration to increase affordability by opening a textbook section of the libraries to house donated
textbooks from previous semesters. Jetty said he is confident that the leadership experience of those in the coalition will help them win the election and implement its initiatives. “Given our experiences in Student Senate, we just feel that we’re a group of students who are very well qualified to address some of the daunting issues that face our campus,” Jetty saidd. “These are issues that we’ve already been
tackling head-on in our jobs in Student Senate.” About 50 people joined the coalition Sunday and coalition leadership expects more to join later on. One student who attended, but didn’t decide on joining, was Courtland Triplett, a sophomore from Olathe. “One of the things that I’ve been curious about doing is getting more involved in Student Senate,” Triplett said. “So I heard that there were a bunch of coalition launches and I wanted to come see all of them, and see all of their missions and stuff, and so I think this one is really great.” Triplett was at the launch for another coalition, RiseKU, on Feb. 1. He thought both groups addressed issues that were important to him and loves
how both groups try to help marginalized identities. He also likes the group’s plans for housing and dining. The group acclimated Zach Thomason, a freshman Senator, as its Student Liaison for elections commission. The next Crimson and Blue event will be its president and vice president caucus at 8 p.m. on Tuesday in the Centennial room of the Kansas Union. Libby Stauffer, communications director for Senate said this is the only event they have scheduled for a while. “It’s a slow and easy start,” Stauffer said.
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Alleged hacker could face felony charges SYDNEY HOOVER @HooverSydney17 A former University student could face a year and a half of probation for 18 felony counts after allegedly hacking into campus servers and changing his grades. An engineering adviser and math instructor became suspicious of Varun Sarja, a former engineering major from Olathe after noticing that Sarja’s once-failing grade had been changed to an A. Sarja was also allegedly caught by a University IT employee when trying to stick a USB keystroke logger — a device commonly used by computer hackers to steal personal information from users — into a Wescoe Hall computer. According to a Douglas County information document from Assistant to the District Attorney Cheryl Wright Kunard, Sarja is being charged with nine counts of unlawful acts concerning computers, eight counts of identity theft and one count of attempted unlawful acts concerning computers, span-
Yusra Nabi/KANSAN A former engineering student is facing 18 felony charges after he allegedly changed his grades. The School of Engineering says it will continue to work against academic dishonesty. ning between Dec. 2016 and May 2017. “Fortunately, the incident was limited in scope and caught quickly, but the conduct merits more serious charges under criminal law,” said Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, the University’s director for news and media relations, in an email to the Kansan.
All of Sarja’s charges, except attempted unlawful acts concerning computers, are considered non-person felonies (level eight) in the state of Kansas. Identity theft is defined by the state as using, supplying, altering or counterfeiting any form of personal identification. Unlawful acts involving a computer
are considered knowingly damaging or taking a computer or computer system without authorization, using any sort of computer device in order to defraud or obtain something of value, along with a number of other offenses. Sarja’s final charge is considered a non-person felony (level 10). Because
he has been charged with more than eight counts of non-person felonies (level eight), Sarja may face around 18 months of probation, according to the Kansas State Government website. As for on-campus precautions following the incident, the School of Engineering and the University are always looking for new ways to ensure academic misconduct is not occurring, according to Lorin Maletsky, associate dean for undergraduate programs in the School of Engineering. Maletsky declined commenting on Sarja’s case in particular, but said that the faculty in the School of Engineering take many precautions in order to identify and prevent academic misconduct, such as altering tests each semester and using applications that check for plagiarism. “I think certainly academic misconduct is something we think about and talk about and try to take steps to prevent whenever possible,” Maletsky said.
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The city has rallied behind former student Syed Ahmed Jamal, but many people are unaware of how KU helps students navigate the visa process
TAYLOR ANDERSON @taylor_ando
Following a local immigration case that made national headlines, University students can turn to International Student Services for assistance regarding documentation and student visas. On Jan. 24, Immigrations ans Customs Enforcement arrested Lawrence resident Syed Ahmed Jamal, prompting a public outcry. A Park University chemistry professor originally from Bangladesh, Jamal obtained a student visa to study at the University in 1987. After switching to an H-1B visa to work at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, Jamal once again switched back to a student visa to pursue his Ph.D. at the University and did not change his status back after graduation. On Feb. 7, Jamal was granted a temporary stay of removal by Immigration Court Judge Glen Baker. As of last fall, there were 2,182 international students from over 100 countries studying at the University on student visas, similarly to Jamal. For these students, the two most common visa types are the F-1 visa and the J-1 visa, according to Charles Olcese, director of International Student Services. “The F-1 is a normal international student visa,”
Katie Bernard/KANSAN Protesters show their support for Syed Ahmed Jamal with signs the group made just before the march. Olcese said. “The J-1 is used for students who are here under sponsorship by either their home government or some international agency, or they’re here to study abroad for a semester or a year, and then they’re going to go back home and finish their degree at home, just like an American student who went to study abroad.” The Department of Homeland Security requires potential students to be accepted into a certified university before applying for a visa. From there, the
university will provide the student with Form I-20, which verifies they are eligible for student status. “When students are first admitted, they are normally given an I-20 that is 60 months long, so that’s five years,” said Somer Chalfant, director of International Recruitment and Undergraduate Admissions . “That allows for time if they need to do some additional language study, plus their academics.” ISS typically oversees this process for international students planning on
studying at the University. “One of the main services we do while students are here is provide comprehensive immigration advising, which just helps them stay in status, apply for work permissions when they qualify for that, and maintain their visa status,” Olcese said. “Students can come in or make an appointment to see an advisor, and can get their questions answered or apply for a different visa.” In addition, ISS offers comprehensive orientation programs, makes sure
students are up to date on their vaccines, works with the Applied English Center to ensure students are proficient in English and checks in with students throughout their time at the University. The other major resource for international students is IRUA, though IRUA deals more with recruiting and admissions, while ISS focuses on documentation. “We don’t do nearly as much in-depth [immigration help] as ISS does,” Chalfant said. “We do talk
to students a lot about the atmosphere and environment here at KU, and just basic information like what kind of visas they would need and instructions about what the visa application process is like.” Should an international student choose to stay in the country, such as the case of Jamal, ISS offers advice on filling out forms, but cannot provide longterm guidance. “Both F-1 and J-1 have benefits attached to them to allow students to apply for permission to work to get experience in their field of study once they graduate,” Olcese said. “We help them with that application process, but the student is doing the application and we are not applying for them.” Olcese said ISS focuses mostly on helping current students, and advises those wanting to continue residing in the U.S. to seek an immigration lawyer. “As far as staying in the U.S., there are many options out there,” Olcese said. “Our office is only geared for helping students maintain their status while they’re students, or on an extended permission related to the visa that they’re here on. We’re not advising them on how to get longterm work permission.” — Edited by Erin Brock
Fundraising event to unite Jayhawk community MCKENNA PATCHEN @mckennapatchen Many students and staff members at KU have heard of the University’s preparation to launch its first ever 24-hour fundraising event on Feb. 20. However, many don’t see the behind the scenes planning that has been underway for several months and the global impact it is likely to harbor. This day of giving, called “One Day. One KU.,” is intended to “cultivate the unity of Jayhawks worldwide,” according to Jessica Roberts, senior associate director of Annual Giving. “The day is about the power of people coming together to make a difference for the University,” Roberts said. “We are going to be providing a number of engagement opportunities for our alumni near and far.” Roberts oversees a 15-member committee that is the driving force in orchestrating the event. In biweekly meetings over six months, this group has since expanded to a network of hundreds of people across several campuses
Kansan file photo KU Endowment will be hosting their first ever 24-hour day of fundraising on Feb. 20.
working hard to plan and promote this day. “It’s a collaborative team, made up of KU
“The day is about the power of people coming together to make a difference for the University.” Jessica Roberts Director of Annual Giving
Endowment staff as well as staff members from KU Athletics, the KU Alumni Association, and digital and communications specialists from the University,” said Michelle Tevis, senior editor of media relations. The website for One Day. One KU. is live now, and donors will be able to make monetary contributions starting at midnight on
Feb. 20 until 11:59 that night. The site also has a donor heat map on it, so the locations from which people are donating across the world is visible at all times. The fundraiser will be an opportunity to raise as much money as possible for whatever departments donors choose. Events will take place in Lawrence,
the Edwards campus in Overland Park, and medical campuses in Kansas City, Wichita and Salina. The event’s date was carefully selected, as Feb. 20, 1863, holds special significance to the University. On that day, a bill was signed by Gov. Thomas Carney, establishing the location of the University in Lawrence. It passed the
state House of Representatives by just one vote. “The reason why we chose this day in particular,” Roberts said, “is because it tells a powerful story about how one person can make a difference. Imagine what could happen if thousands of Jayhawks come together.”
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YUSRA NABI @ynabi27 Things you can’t do in the NFL: peacefully protest. Things you can do in the NFL: use a civil rights hero to sell cars. I suppose people’s voices are only convenient when they are profitable. When the Ram Super Bowl commercial first appeared on the screen, my friends and I turned silent as Martin Luther King Jr.’s eloquent voice filled the room. We were all confused as to what the commercial was actually advertising until the very end, when a Ram truck appeared with a slogan “built to serve.” Did Ram really just use Martin Luther King’s “Drum Major Instinct” sermon as a pitch in their commercial? The ad portrays Americans working together in moments of struggle, reinforcing the idea that Ram trucks are “built to serve” people. However, what the Super Bowl ad did not include was the part of the sermon where King speaks against consumerism in America and specifically calls out Chrysler when he says, “You’ve seen people
riding around in Cadillacs and Chryslers who don’t earn enough to have a good T-Model Ford. But it feeds a repressed ego.” Fiat Chrysler Automobile owns Ram and chose to omit this portion of the sermon to fit their commercial. In the sermon, King mentions how advertisers “have a way of saying things to you that kind of gets you into buying.” This highlights
On the verge of muting the word “engagement” on my Facebook feed The 50 shades movie is the worst movie I’ve ever seen “i kind of like the smell of my dogs farts” When did the hawk start selling wrecking balls on dollar night???? Sounds dangerous if i eat this apple will it erase the 2000 calorie chaos meal i had last night what would happen if we just all refused to pay our tuition?
how Ram used King’s voice to place an emotional influence on the audience to get them to buy cars and used his words out of context to make a profit. And in doing so, the company deserved the backlash and criticism it received on social media. Twitter users across the platform criticized how black folks are unable to kneel during the National Anthem and play football, yet the likeness of King can be used to sell trucks during the Super Bowl. Ram should have taken current events into consideration before deciding to use King’s speech. Especially given the fact that the NFL had a tumultuous year after many football players decided to take the knee, a gesture to protest against
police brutality and racial oppression. It seems as though whenever black people use their voice to protest and fight for justice, it is viewed as problematic. But at the same time, when Eagles’ fans celebrated their win across Philadelphia by rioting and destroying public property, a stark double standard was highlighted. Companies and institutions will often use people of color to advance their interests and promote “diversity” in advertising campaigns, but refuse to acknowledge the struggle and pain of marginalized groups simultaneously.More than half of people who watch the Super Bowl are comfortable listening to a civil rights activist in a car ad, but as soon as
they see black players fight against racial injustice in the game, they become uncomfortable. It’s as though people accept the commercial use of activism but cannot support those who take part in actual activism. Over time, Americans only remember King’s words of peace and unity, but often forget the more controversial aspects of his political protest. The Ram commercial undermines this by only using the apolitical parts of the sermon, and taking Dr. King’s words out of context for something as trivial as selling cars is simply unacceptable. Yusra Nabi is a junior from Olathe studying political science and journalism.
The Ram truck ad that used a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr., is eliciting a backlash.
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Kauffman: A defense of cultural openness
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REBEKAH KAUFFMAN @rebekahlodos I wore cornrows in high school. We called them canerows, since most of my friends were from the Caribbean. I gelled my baby hairs to my skin and wore a pink rosary very conspicuously. I was neither Jamaican nor Catholic, but that’s what you did if you wanted to be cool. Northwest London required it. If I did that today, I might be told I was insensitively committing cultural appropriation. Was young me taking something that wasn’t mine to take? The subject of cultural appropriation has a polarizing effect. If you’re left-leaning, you’ll be outraged; if you’re right-leaning, you’ll call it PC ridiculousness. Sociologists argue that cultural appropriation is a form of colonization by the dom-
inant culture, which leads to the adoption of “exotic” or beautiful aspects of certain group customs without having any understanding of the oppression and suffering that same people group has had to endure at the hands of the dominant culture. Voices have, of course, argued that cultural appropriation is not a subtle act of continued oppression, but rather a positive embrace of cross-cultural expression and diversity, or as Cathy Young at The Washington Post put it, “a way to breathe new life into culture.” Novelist Lionel Shriver gave a controversial speech in 2016 about the need for writers to enter the experiences of other genders, cultures and nationalities in order to do what they do. “The ultimate endpoint of keeping our mitts off experience that doesn’t belong to us is that there is no fiction,” she said.
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Please note, I’m not referring to caricatures, mockery or any form of cultural shaming. That stuff’s bad, and incredibly annoying, no matter which way you look at it. But these debates provoke two opposing thoughts in me. First, it is clearly perturbing to see a portrayal of your culture absolutely botched by whoever’s trying to do it. There’s a scene in “Seinfeld” in which George is supposed-
I am the result of a bizarre blend of cultures all mixed together. ly speaking Portuguese. He is most certainly not speaking Portuguese. “The Martian” author Andy Weir gives his Brazilian characters names that are distinctly Hispanic, like Alvarez and Sanchez. The Brazilian forms end in “-s” and Brazilians are Lusitanian, not Hispanic. Frustration at misrepresentation is real, and it’s justified. Secondly, and more importantly, I know I am the result of a bizarre blend of cultures, all mixed in together to the point where I don’t
know what’s rightfully mine and what’s not. There’s the British/ Brazilian milkshake, but there’s more: Brazil itself is a melting pot, akin to the American experiment. I’m a descendant of a variety of Europeans, Africans and my indigenous great-grandma. London shook me up even more, what with learning Bollywood dancing with my Punjabi friends one week and enjoying a nice Anglican Pancake Day the next. I’ve not an ounce of British blood in my veins. I’ve no rightful claim whatsoever on the very way I’ve learned to behave and the cultural symbols I’ve learned to embrace. I’m a mess of things, and that’s precisely my hope for our global future: that we’ll become a giant, colorful mess of customs and identities. Cultural purity is overrated. It is estimated that by the year 2022, the majority of U.S. millennials will be multicultural. A 2015 U.S. Census estimated that by 2044, America would be a majority minority country — that is, ethnic minorities will outnumber white Americans. Not only that, but multiculturalism is on the
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rise through intercultural marriages, diverse neighborhoods and exposure to different ethnicities. People are choosing to embrace different customs and world views more frequently than the ones they inherited — the ones many would say they don’t have a right to. While I am not advocating for profit-oriented cultural exploitation, I am absolutely advocating for a more open, free and democratic sharing of cultural customs and experiences. I am arguing that my participation in a Diwali play at school, and that time I dressed as Cleopatra on Book Day made me a kinder and more open-minded citizen of the world. The progression of history shows that cultures mesh, evolve and become something new. Third-culture kids, like me, know this well, as “citizens of everywhere and nowhere.” Art and new ideas are born when cultures meet. I think that is the globally connected future we all have to look forward to, and I think it will be colorful.
Rebekah Kauffman is junior from London studying journalism and international relations.
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Sarah Wright/KANSAN JaRaza Dawn is a senior studying photo media in the School of Design. Her current project is featured in the Spring Gallery Gala until Feb. 16.
Art in the era of BLM: ‘We Matter’ In response to police brutality, senior JaRaza Dawn is using photography to inspire activsm
DEASIA PAIGE @deasia_paige Plastered against a white background of news clippings with headlines screaming “No Charges for Cop,” “Left to Die” and other stories related to police brutality, a black girl dressed in all black with her hands tightly gripping her ears is seen. The juxtaposition of color and tone between the two images is moving. This is just one of many pictures taken by a photo media student currently on display in the Kansas Union Gallery. JaRaza Dawn, a senior studying photo media from Kansas City, Kansas, is one of the artists whose photo project is featured in the Spring Gallery Gala. Dawn said her project, inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, “We Matter,” started during her sophomore year after hearing the news of recent police killings. “Seeing all the deaths happen back-to-back, I thought it would be interesting to make a project based off what’s actually happening in reality and kind of how it affects the
“One of the things we encourage our students to do is to make photographs about important ideas or that approach relevant topics and respond to what’s happening in our world using photography.” Daniel Coburn associate professor
people who are not exactly there, but still a part of the black community,” Dawn said. The Kansas City native said that she’s always liked photography, but she didn’t start taking portraits like the ones featured in her project until she came to the University where she was able to grow her craft. Daniel Coburn, an associate professor in the School of Architecture and Design and one of Dawn’s professors, said that Dawn’s growth into an artist who uses photography as a medium for social change was inspiring to watch. “One of the things we encourage our students to do is to make photographs about important ideas or that approach relevant topics and respond to
what’s happening in our world using photography,” Coburn said. “It seems like in the past few years, she’s matured as an artist and photographer in that regard.” Cody Murray, a fine arts coordinator for Student Union Activities, said in an email with the Kansan that his team recognized Dawn’s strength in portraying relevant issues when they were selecting artists for the gala. “The Student Union Activities Fine Arts Committee jurors really found that her work spoke about a very important movement of our times,” Murray said. “When we select shows for our gallery, we look for content and quality, where JaRaza not only showed us powerful
Contributed photo A piece from JaRaza Dawn’s “We Matter” project content about Black Lives Matter but her works were executed greatly.” Dawn said that her “We Matter” project aims to signify the importance of issues that are easily neglected. “It’s a major issue and it needs to stay on the
forefront of everybody’s minds so they can keep it on their mind. If we just let it die out and disappear, then they’ll just forget that it even happened,” Dawn said. Dawn’s exhibit will run until Friday at the Kansas Union Gallery.
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LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) The next two days are good for making domestic changes. Clean and beautify your space before inviting folks over. Prepare a sweet gathering. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) Monitor breaking news for updates. Consider how current events impact your interests. Discover hidden opportunities and silver linings. Share info and resources with your networks.
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Style Guide: Valentine's Day edition EMILY BECKMAN @emilybeckman7 Valentine’s Day is Wednesday — and if you’re looking for style inspiration, here are a few ideas.
FOR A CASUAL LOOK It can be challenging to choose a comfortable outfit that you love when it’s cold outside. Staple pieces in neutral colors like black, white and gray can be helpful. Your favorite sweater and jeans combination can be easily accented with gold or silver, or pops of color. For Valentine’s Day, I love adding a splash of blush, red or lavender to an outfit. Some of my favorite goto winter outfits include black jeans with a slouchy sweater or a high waisted jean with a basic top. Turtlenecks or tops with sleeve detail — like ruffles or bell sleeves — are also great for pairing with your favorite jeans. Additionally, these outfits are crafted
to be warm, comfortable and capture both your personal style and how you’re feeling that day.
FOR DRESSING UP First, consider that piece that’s been hanging in your closet that you haven’t had an opportunity to wear (or the one you purchased specifically for the holiday). If you’re in the mood to dress up: Do it, and don’t worry about what others think. If being “overdressed” is your style, go for it. Other options include a classic little black (or red, or pink) dress, a jumpsuit, or a coordinating set. A statement top paired with black pants or distressed jeans can also make for a great look. Similarly, a statement skirt or pants paired with a basic top can be amazing, too. Nearly any look you choose can be finalized with a fun sneaker, heel or boot. If you like implementing current trends into your outfit, accessories
Emily Beckman/KANSAN It's OK to be casual on Valentine's Day with a muted, but chic, look. like berets, fisherman/ newsboy hats, fishnet socks, minimalistic jewelry and more can also be
added. Whatever you wear on Valentine’s Day — and everyday — I hope it makes
you feel amazing. And whatever your plans are, I hope your day is filled with love.
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Migos and Machine Gun Kelly perform at the EA Sports Bowl at The Armory on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, in Minneapolis.
Review: Migos' 'Culture II' fails to live up to hype
DEASIA PAIGE @deasia_paige The 1990’s era of hip hop was dominated by the dichotomy between New York’s Bad Boy Records and southern California's Death Row Records. The likes of Biggie, Jay-Z, Nas, Tupac, NWA and others are products of this relationship that’s commonly credited as the origins of modern-day hiphop. However, during the same time, there was LaFace Records, headed by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and L.A. Reid, in Atlanta that decided to give southern hip-hop a chance when they signed a rap duo by the name of Outkast. Hailing from
the East Point suburb in Atlanta, Big Boi and Andre 3000 were integral in putting southern hiphop on the map when they won Album of the Year at the 2004 Grammy Awards, one of two times in which a hip-hop artist won the category. Fast forward 14 years later, and rappers from Atlanta are the most prominent artists in the genre, which is most notably dominated by the rap trio Migos. Based in Gwinnett County, Georgia, just an hour from East Pointe, Migos has been a key figure in this southern hip-hop renaissance. The group’s stamp in hip-hop wasn’t visible until they released “Culture” last year, although they’ve been around since 2009.
The album seems like a forced attempt for Migos to stay consistent.
“Culture” was arguably one of the best albums of 2017, and it was more because of its impact than content. With “Culture," Migos was able to prove to critics that wasn't just “mumble rappers.” Instead, they are an introduction to this new era of hip-hop in which beats and rhythm become “major keys” in producing songs. However, the groundbreaking album’s recently released sequel, “Culture II,” failed in that respect. The album isn’t only disappointing,
but it’s a bit lackluster. For instance, the main problem with the album is that there are too many songs, and most of them are unnecessary. It’s acceptable for albums to have a long track listing, but it only works if all of the songs are equally good. The album would have been perfectly fine without songs like “Beast," “Crown the Kings” and “Work Hard” that don’t add any value. Another problem with the album is that it lacks in illustrating the nuance
that Migos needs. For Migos to continue to prove that is more than “mumble rappers," its next project following “Culture” should have been something that shows a bit more variation, and not just a subtle replica of a previous album. In fact, it really didn’t need to make a sequel to “Culture.” In doing that, however, Migos fails to give listeners more proof as to why it is essential in hip-hop. More importantly, “Culture II” stains its significance because most of the songs sound the same. The hook that was featured on “Deadz” from “Culture” is the same one featured in “Open It Up” on its latest album. Intentions aside, having the same hook on
different songs doesn’t really work. It just sounds monotonous. Although the album was highly anticipated, the group could have waited another year or two to release a new album. The album seems like a forced attempt for Migos to stay consistent. However, given the many singles that each member, especially Quavo, have been featured on, they didn’t need a subpar album to prove their relevance. Instead, Migos needed something that would further its current dominance in hip-hop. “Culture II” just isn’t it.
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Hollywood glam in the Midwest Beauty bar &blowdry attempts to create a glamorous, bigger city feel with array of beauty care services
Missy Minear/KANSAN &blowdry beauty bar, located downtown on New Hampshire Street, offers a wide variety of services, emphasizing hair, nails and the face. EMILY BECKMAN @emilybeckman7
Lawrence’s newest beauty bar strives to be the city’s “trendy, one stop shop for affordable glam.” From blowouts to Botox, the range of services &blowdry beauty bar and med spa offers set it apart from other salons in Lawrence, according to co-owner and manager Jessica Howard. “You can just about come here and get all of your beauty needs taken care of in terms of makeup, lashes, brows, waxing, facials,” Howard said. “It’s a one-stop shop. And we’re growing that everyday.”
The salon is a small franchise with two locations: one in Chicago and one in Lawrence. Lesley Compton opened the business in Chicago in 2016, and is a co-owner of the franchise. Lawrence’s location opened in November at 888 New Hampshire St. The Lawrence location is co-owned by Howard, Compton and Shonn Tew. As a woman-owned business, &blowdry strives to empower women, Howard said. “We are really driven by making women beautiful and encouraging women and inspiring women,” Howard said.
“I think that’s the biggest thing is that you’re just making people feel good about themselves and pretty.” Shonn Tew co-owner of &blowdry
While Howard said the business primarily caters to women, services are available to anyone. The beauty bar side of the business emphasizes hair, nails and the face. Services include blowouts, haircuts, manicures, pedicures and waxing. The medical spa offers injectables, laser treat-
ments, facials and more. “We’re bringing kind of more of a bigger city vibe and plethora of services that may not be available in a lot of other places,” Howard said. Tew, the medical spa director, said she “always tries to make people feel beautiful.” “I think that’s the big-
gest thing is that you’re just making people feel good about themselves and pretty,” Tew said. Since opening in Lawrence, &blowdry has expanded its services, according to Howard, and will continue to do so. According to Howard, the business plans to offer spray tans and hair color this spring. Another aspect of &blowdry that sets it apart from other salons, Howard said, is its goal of providing services to anyone. “We want to be able to do anyone’s hair,” Howard said, “from all different races, all different backgrounds [and] all different hair types. Our
goal is to take any client that walks in regardless of your hair type.” The salon is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Clients can book appointments by phone, online or in person. Walk-in appointments are offered based on availability. The business offers an ongoing 5 percent discount on all services for KU students with a student ID. In February, &blowdry is offering Valentine’s Day discounts on lashes, lip plumping, Botox and Latisse in its special called “Lashes, Lips, Lines and Love.”
Pop Culture Rewind: Super Bowl, ‘Star Wars,’ #MeToo RACHEL GAYLOR @raegay218
While the Eagles pulled out the victory from the Patriots’ grasp, the ratings were perhaps the biggest losers. This year, 103.4 million people tuned into the game on Feb. 4, about 7 percent less than last year’s game, but still putting it at the 10th most-watched program in history. The game was the lowest rated since 2009 and had fewer people watching than the “M*A*S*H*” series finale in 1983, which had 106 million viewers. The rating, however, was a kinder 3 percent drop. The 2018 game drew a 47.4 rating as opposed to a 48.8 rating for the 2017 game. Justin Timberlake performed the Super Bowl halftime show, bringing an array of hits like “Rock Your Body,” “Sexy Back,” “Suit & Tie” and “Mirrors.” The 37-year-old singer received criticism before the show for reportedly planning to include a hologram of the late singer Prince. During the show, Timberlake accompanied a projection of Prince singing “I Would Die 4 You,” which received mixed reviews. However, fans did appreciate the city of Minneapolis lighting up in purple in tribute to Prince’s symbol.
making other sexually degrading comments. Upton, most notably known for her Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover, initially spoke out in a tweet last week. Upton’s husband, World Series champion and Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, tweeted in support of his wife, saying that he was proud of her for speaking up and joining the #MeToo movement.
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Associated Press Justin Timberlake performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game on Sunday, Feb. 4.
“SOLO” TRAILER DROPS
The highly anticipated trailer for the upcoming standalone “Solo: A Star Wars Story” movie dropped this week. A teaser was shown during the Super Bowl on Feb. 4, and the full-
length trailer was released online the next day. The film, which lost its original two directors this past summer, is the origin story for the “Star Wars” hero Han Solo. Ron Howard is now at the helm of this project, premiering May 25, and it stars Alden Ehren-
reich as Solo and Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, as well as Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke and Thandie Newton.
UPTON SAYS “#METOO”
Model Kate Upton spoke out against Guess
co-founder Paul Marciano, detailing that he sexually harassed her when she was just 18 years old. In an interview with Time magazine, the now 25 year-old said that Marciano groped her breasts and said that “he was making sure they weren’t fake,” as well as
• Kylie Jenner confirmed the months-long rumors of her pregnancy by dropping a 10-minute video detailing her journey and the birth of her first child with Travis Scott, whom she named Stormi. • Marvel’s upcoming blockbuster “Black Panther” has reached 98 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and is expected to bring in up to $150 million in opening weekend next week. • The 2018 Winter Olympics kicked off Friday with the opening ceremonies. Coverage continues everyday on NBC.
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Shaw: Garoppolo contract threatens NFL
BRADEN SHAW @radenshaw4real
The quarterback is easily, without a doubt, the most important position in the NFL. They are the unquestioned leaders on most teams and are often the difference between winning and losing a game. The New England Patriots are an average team without Tom Brady, the Green Bay Packers were all sorts of awful without Aaron Rodgers this season and the Denver Broncos barely won five games without a franchise quarterback. For the record, I think that new San Francisco 49ers leading man Jimmy Garoppolo will be successful in the NFL. He has sat behind future Hall of Famer Brady and has looked more than competent in his seven NFL starts (two with the Patriots and five with the 49ers). But when I saw that San Francisco general manager John Lynch is giving Garoppolo a five-year, $137.5 million contract, making him the highest paid player in NFL history, I was a little taken aback. Sure, Garoppolo has shown promise in his short tenure thus far in San Francisco. He seemed to click with the offense right away, and a full offseason with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan will do wonders for that team. Statistically, he was magnificent. He threw for 1,560 yards, with a 67.5 completion percentage and seven touchdowns in six games (five starts). Those are incredible numbers for a guy who hasn’t gotten much time in the spotlight during his NFL career. But should he be the highest-paid player in NFL history? The jury is still
Associated Press In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo smiles as he walks off the field after the team’s 3413 win over the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game in Los Angeles. Garoppolo has signed a five-year contract with the 49ers worth a reported record-breaking $137.5 million. out on that, considering he could either be the next Rodgers, who famously sat behind Brett Favre for three seasons, or the next Matt Flynn. Not only that, this huge contract affects the rest of the quarterback market. Washington Redskins unrestricted free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins now has an even higher number to ask for from his new team. The same could be said for Minnesota Vikings free agent quarterback Case Keenum or even Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles when he gets a new contract. Even Rodgers, who is
in contract negotiations with the Packers, is in an even better position to get a crazy payday, especially with his great track record as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. The quarterback market is in a weird place at the moment with all this shakeup. Teams are constantly throwing money at signal callers, with seemingly every offseason a new quarterback is the new “highest-paid player.” It’s gone from Drew Brees to Andrew Luck to Derek Carr to Matthew Stafford, to now Garoppolo. The value in these star gunslingers is at an all-time high, but it also
This contract changes the game, for better or worse, and continues the dangerous precedent of throwing money at unproven players. comes with a lot of risk. Luck missed the entire last season with a shoulder injury. Carr suffered a broken leg two seasons ago. Even Brees even has gone through a major shoulder injury. All these quarterbacks are great, no question, and injuries are a part of the game that isn’t biased based on position. But
throwing a bunch of money at an unproven player is a dangerous game. By the end of the offseason, it wouldn’t be all that surprising to see Garoppolo’s contract surpassed by more than one player. Those players will probably deserve it too. But back to Garoppolo. He is seemingly the future in Santa Clara and the
49ers made the right play in signing Garoppolo to a long-term contract considering franchise quarterbacks don’t grow on trees. The Patriots are probably kicking themselves too since he was supposed to be Brady’s rightful heir to the throne. This contract changes the game, for better or worse, and continues the dangerous precedent of throwing money at unproven players. Hopefully, for the 49ers’ sake, this contract pays off.
— Edited by Chandler Boese
Goodwin: New camp offers MLB free agents a chance
SHAUN GOODWIN @ShaunGoodwinUDK With spring approaching and MLB Opening Day creeping upon the minds of every baseball fan, there is only one remedy that can keep fans of America’s favorite pastime sane: spring training. Traditionally, spring training has been reserved to players who are currently contracted to a Major League team or a minor league affiliate. Those on the free agency list must simply watch from afar and practice on their own, if not participating in a showcase. But in a surprise move, the MLB Players Union has decided to conduct its own spring training at IMG Academy in Florida. It would be the 31st spring training camp in the league, in addition to the 30 already in existence for the 30 teams in the league. The camp, which is the first of its kind since 1995, offers a great opportunity for free agents to not only train with other players, but to showcase themselves to scouts as the new season looms. With over 100 free agents
Associated Press Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer works against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Dunedin, Florida, in March 2017. currently on the market, according to MLBTradeRumors.com’s free agent tracker, there are a plethora of players who otherwise wouldn’t have a place to train for the next month or two. While free agency can
often be associated with players who are currently not good enough to be signed elsewhere, that is far from the truth. It also applies to players who are yet to sign a new deal with a team, with stars such as designated hitter Matt
Holliday and outfielder J.D. Martinez featured on the list. Although there are plenty of names on the list that are surefire going to end up on a team come opening day on March 29, the free agency
spring training still offers a chance for lesser-known or younger players to play alongside the big boys and make an impression on visiting scouts. Additionally, the rest of the league and its players should be all in on
this alternative spring training. There have been rumors that players currently contracted under super-agent Scott Boras will not attend the training, due to them having their own training facilities in California and Florida. Boras has given the players the go-ahead to attend the FA spring training, and I think they should absolutely do it. If big-name players turn down the opportunity to not only train with, but also perhaps teach, the players of tomorrow, the training camp will never take off past 2018. The ultimate goal for the players union is to have no player left as a free agent when the 2018 season begins. So, while the addition of a 31st camp is appealing now, everybody involved should hope there is no need to opt for a month’s extension on March 4, because most players would have already found a home for the new season.
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KU’s Lokedi continues to break records
Andrew Rosenthal/KANSAN Then-junior distance runner Sharon Lokedi (left) and then-sophomore Riley Cooney run in the 1,500-meter run at the Rock Chalk Classic on April 28, 2017. RAELEY YOUNGS @raeleyy Though junior Sharon Lokedi hadn’t competed in the Iowa State Classic for nearly two years due to a redshirt 2017 season, her return on Friday showed that she didn’t miss a beat. Back in 2016, Lokedi broke the Kansas record of 15:57.95 in the 5,000-meter run at the Iowa State Classic. She continued with her record-breaking trend in this year’s meet, shat-
tering the 3,000-meter run school record by a whopping 17 seconds with a time of 8:59.69, good for fourth in the nation. “We had good improvements for some athletes today, especially Sharon. What she did was outstanding,” coach Stanley Redwine said in a Kansas Athletics release. “We will be looking for another quality day tomorrow. The coaching staff and athletes are hungry to do better.” Other distance runners,
as well as some of the field athletes and sprinters, also made the trip to Iowa as part of Kansas track and field’s team split for the weekend. Kansas natives performed well in the meet, with both senior Courtney Coppinger and junior Dylan Hodgson breaking personal records. Coppinger recorded a personal-best time of 9:34.67 in the 3,000-meter run, now sitting at No. 7 on the Kansas all-time
performers list. On the No. 23-ranked men’s side, Hodgson ran a personal-best time of 8:01.54 in the 3,000-meter run, moving to the No. 6 spot in Kansas history. Junior Gabbi Dabney also showed continued improvement, posting a career-record time of 8.82 seconds in the preliminary heat for the 60-meter hurdles. She went on to finish sixth in the finals with a time of 8.87 seconds. The Jayhawks contin-
ued competition on Saturday, with sophomore Bryce Hoppel once again being the highlight Jayhawk of the day in the 800-meter run. Hoppel took home a victory in the 800-meter run, clocking in at 1:47.09, the second-fastest time in Kansas indoor track history. The only person in the NCAA to run the event faster than Hoppel this season is UTEP’s Michael Saruni, who holds an altitude-adjusted time of 1:44.89, ac-
cording to Kansas Athletics. The victory is Hoppel’s sixth-straight of the indoor season, making him a perfect six-for-six so far. Kansas track and field will split again next weekend with part of the team traveling to Fayetteville for the Arkansas Qualifier, while the rest will travel to South Bend, Indiana, for the Alex Wilson Invitational.
Pitching fuels KU softball in Stetson Invitational ANDREW ROSENTHAL @Rosentrotter
After the Jayhawks’ opening weekend in the Stetson Invitational, one thing is becoming clear: Kansas softball can do just about everything. The Jayhawks can pitch, they can hit, and most importantly they can win. With redshirt junior pitcher Andie Formby and senior pitcher Sarah Miller each starting in two of five games on the weekend, Kansas has pitchers they can depend on to shut down whoever is at the plate. Kansas started the weekend with a pair of wins against Akron and Stetson. The wins gave the Jayhawks a good footing heading into Saturday and Sunday as they played the College of Charleston twice and Akron again, earning one loss and two victories. As a team, the Jayhawks averaged a .240 batting average at the plate with three home runs over the five games. They also proved that they are able to take advantage of runners in scoring position instead of leaving them on base. In the first meeting with Charleston on Saturday, Kansas suffered its first loss of the season, falling 6-4 to the Cougars. Earning the start at right field, senior outfielder Mikayla Warren hit a leadoff single to put her on base
Missy Minear/KANSAN Then-junior pitcher Sarah Miller throws a pitch against Wichita State on April 11, 2017. early for the Jayhawks. With the bases loaded and one out, senior infielder Jessie Roane put the Jayhawks on the board with a sacrifice fly out to center, sending Warren home. Holding the Cougars scoreless for three innings, Kansas tacked on an additional three runs off a pair of RBI hits. Freshman outfielder Brittany Jackson singled for her first hit of the game, sending freshman infielder Sydnee Ramsey home. With two runners on base, senior outfielder Erin
McGinley drove in the Jayhawks’ next two runs off an RBI double, scoring sophomore catcher Becki Monaghan and Jackson. Entering the bottom of the fifth with a 4-0 lead, Formby surrendered three runs off four straight hits for Charleston. When Miller came in for relief efforts to start the sixth inning, she allowed Charleston to put runners on first and third after a walk and a fielding error. After Charleston shortstop Kelly Sinclair stole second, designated player
Gracyn Thrasher reached on a fielder’s choice to send in first baseman Madi Brown, the tying run. With one out, Miller was tagged out for junior Brynn Minor, who would pitch for the goahead run, a two-run single, to give Charleston a 6-4 lead, which it kept through the end of the game. With the pitching switches, Miller was dealt with her first loss of the year which gave Formby the no-decision. In the following game against Akron, Miller would not make an appearance
in the circle, while Minor earned the start with just 15 pitches thrown in the game prior. Against Akron, Minor (10) allowed just one run over the course of five innings. Her six-hit gem was highlighted by a three-strikeout inning in the fourth, facing four batters. Kansas scored four under Minor’s watch with two in the first and another two in the third. Roane and Ramsey both hit 2-for4 with an RBI — each also scoring a run. Formby picked up her
second save of the season, closing out the final two innings allowing just one hit. She finished the day with five strikeouts over seven innings as Kansas beat Akron for a second time, this time 4-1. Returning to face Charleston on the final day of the classic, Kansas responded to Charleston’s one-run inning with a run of its own in the bottom of the first. Miller (2-1) then held Charleston to one hit over the next three innings before being tagged out by Minor in relief effort. After seven scoreless frames, Warren gave Kansas the lead off an RBI single with runners on second and third. The next at bat, freshman catcher Shelby Gayre crushed a ball to left for a three-run homer, giving the Jayhawks a four-run lead and plenty of cushion to seal the eventual 6-1 win. Sunday’s rematch with Charleston also anchored a stretch of 17 innings going back to the previous Akron game in which the Jayhawks’ pitching staff allowed just two runs. Up next for Kansas (4-1) is the UTSA Softball Tournament in San Antonio, Texas. Kansas will go up against the likes of Prairie View A&M, UTSA, Lamar and Missouri State. The Jayhawks’ first game is against Prairie View A&M on Friday at 2 p.m.
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Kansas turnovers hand win to Baylor
MICHAEL SWAIN @mswain97
In the midst of a group of players, sophomore forward Mitch Lightfoot came down with an offensive rebound. Going back up with it, Lightfoot missed the shot but was able to grab his miss. After the second miss and rebound, Lightfoot missed for the third time, but Baylor was able to grab the rebound and start a fast break. This succession of events, compiled with endless turnovers, encapsulated Kansas as the Jayhawks lost 80-64 on Saturday to Baylor. Kansas and Baylor spent a majority of the first half within four points of each other. The Jayhawks could not find a rhythm offensively as turnovers plagued them, specifically sophomore center Udoka Azubuike and junior guard Lagerald Vick, who combined for five of Kansas’ eventual nine firsthalf turnovers.. Playing with a black eye, sustained in warmups, senior guard Svi Mykhailiuk went 0-for-5 from the field in the first half. Mykhailiuk’s struggles from the floor contributed to Kansas shooting 27 percent in the first half. Despite both teams struggling, Kansas found itself down 30-20 at the half. This season, when trailing at halftime, Kansas had gone on to win two of the six games. Baylor had gone on to win all 10 of the games in which it led at the half. In order to get back in the game, Kansas needed to have a strong start to the second half. The Jayhawks could not do that, as Azubuike picked up a disastrous third and fourth foul in the first three minutes. Despite missing Azubui-
Associated Press Baylor forward Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. reaches in as Kansas forward Mitch Lightfoot, collects a rebound over center Udoka Azubuike in the first half of the game on Saturday. The Bears defeated the Jayhawks 80-64. ke, Kansas went on a 20-14 run over a six-minute span to bring the game to 51-49 with just fewer than 10 minutes to play. After forcing a tough shot and securing the rebound, Vick attempted a simple outlet pass to senior guard Devonte’ Graham.
The only problem was Graham did not anticipate the pass, and it bounced out of bounds and into the hands of Kansas coach Bill Self. Taking advantage of the second possession, Manu Lecomte pulled up from three and found nothing but net. After a defensive stop,
Lecomte drained another three to put the Bears up 66-56. In a crucial possession with under one and a half minutes to play, Vick guarded Lecomte around the halfcourt line. Lecomte then blew past Vick with ease and charged the lane. He
was fouled by Lightfoot in the air, resulting in the Arizona native’s fifth foul. The two free throws put Baylor up 12, 74-62 with 1:16 to play. Kansas could only muster two points in the final 76 seconds. Graham led the all scor-
ers with 23 points. Redshirt sophomore guard Malik Newman also chipped in with 14 points. Kansas shot 40 percent from the field and 19 percent from three. Kansas will next travel to Ames, Iowa, to face Iowa State on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Sporadic offense sinks Kansas in Oklahoma game SHAUN GOODWIN @ShaunGoodwinUDK
Eleven minutes and 14 seconds. That’s how long it took Kansas women’s basketball to hit its first field goal of the game on Saturday evening against Oklahoma. A drive into the paint and a baby hook by junior guard Christalah Lyons brought the crowd to its feet and
brought the Jayhawks within reach of the Sooners, who were preparing to run away with the game. Shooting an ugly 16-for59 (27 percent) from the field, Kansas took 11 attempts to finally get the ball in the basket in open play, starting the game 0-for-10. The rough start played a large part in Kansas’ eventual 72-52 defeat. “Their switching took
us off our game a little bit,” junior guard Brianna Osorio said. “Whenever we ran through cuts, they kept switching and the ball wasn’t going in the hole.” Surprisingly though, Lyons’ basket meant the Jayhawks trailed just 18-11 early in the second quarter, thanks to an active defense that forced the Sooners to keep the ball moving deep into the shot clock.
Before the basket, all of Kansas’ points came from the free-throw line, an aspect of the game that the Jayhawks performed exceptionally well in throughout. Including its first nine points of the game in the first quarter, Kansas shot 17-for-22 from the charity stripe. “That’s much better than what we’ve been shooting,” Kansas coach Brandon
Hannah Edelman/KANSAN Junior guard Christalah Lyons calls a play during Saturday's game against Oklahoma. The Jayhawks fell to the Sooners 72-52.
Schneider said. “It is nice to see us do that.” Following Lyons’ opening basket, the junior made another layup to bring Kansas within five. With a sense of hope growing in Allen Fieldhouse that Kansas may pull off the upset now that its offense was firing, Oklahoma once again pulled away with a 7-0 run in less than two minutes. What followed may be perhaps the most important sequence of events in the game, ultimately keeping Kansas in reaching distance heading into halftime. A further layup by Lyons, who finished with 16 points on the night, was followed by an Oklahoma foul after the basket was made. The decision meant Kansas got the ball back underneath the basket and allowed junior guard Kylee Kopatich to convert an and-one for a quick five points. It was a big play for the Jayhawks that allowed them to trail by just eight instead of 13 at halftime, with the score sitting at 35-27. The second half saw a much improved Kansas team that started the half on a 7-0 run to bring the game within a point. The run was a reoccurring theme throughout the early going of the game — Kansas went on a run to bring the game close before Oklahoma
pulled away again. This time around, Oklahoma embarked on a 10-0 run that stretched through most of the third quarter to reestablish an 11-point lead at 45-34. “It was the ball reversals, I think, whether we were going against man or a zone, it created the best looks,” Oklahoma coach Sherri Coale said. The Oklahoma run also saw the return of firsthalf Kansas, with the Jayhawks missing 16-straight field goals, a streak that stretched throughout the third quarter and into the fourth. Aside from a pair of made free throws, Kansas’ lifeless offense allowed Oklahoma to pull the game out to a 5336 lead and essentially put the game to bed. Kansas failed to pull the game back as Oklahoma made nine-straight field goals to extend Kansas’ losing streak stretched to 10 games. Kansas falls to a record of 11-13 and 2-11 in Big 12 play to sit ninth in the conference, ahead of only Texas Tech. The Jayhawks must now embark on a difficult road trip that includes West Virginia on Wednesday at 6 p.m. followed by a trip to No. 3 Baylor on Feb. 17 at 1 p.m.
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Monday, February 12, 2018
K A N S A N .C O M /S P O R T S
Basketball Gameday Kansas at Iowa State, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m.
Missy Minear/KANSAN Redshirt sophomore guard Malik Newman attempts a jumper against Iowa State on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The Jayhawks defeated the Cyclones 83-78. SHAUN GOODWIN & SEAN COLLINS @ShaunGoodwinUDK & @seanzie_UDK
Beat Writer Predictions: Shaun Goodwin: Kansas 79-73, Sean Collins: Kansas 68-66
KANSAS (19-6, 8-4) Udoka Azubuike
Lindell Wigginton
★★★★
★★★★★
sophomore center
freshman guard
When Azubuike is on the floor, there is no doubt the Jayhawks are better than when he’s not on the floor. The issue is Azubuike can’t seem to stay on the court without committing silly fouls. After losing to Baylor on the road, Azubuike will look to bounce back from four fouls in the first 30 minutes against the Bears.
A top-five choice for Big 12 Freshman of the Year, Wigginton excels in transition, putting up plenty of points on the break and off ball screens. Wigginton played the full 40 minutes against Kansas earlier this year and shot 50 percent for 27 points. He should have another big game in front of his home crowd.
Svi Mykhailiuk
Cameron Lard
★★★★
★★★
senior guard
redshirt freshman forward
Mykhailiuk is in a funk. He only took two shots in the Jayhawks’ last home game, and scored just two points on the road against Baylor. Granted, he was playing with a black eye, but in order for the Jayhawks to reach their potential on the floor, Mykhailiuk needs to get back to his scoring ways.
With the most offensive rebounds in the Big 12 (80), Lard could be the difference maker if Kansas continues to allow teams plenty of second chance points. While not as great as some big men on the defensive boards, Lard is still extremely active and could pose Kansas big men Udoka Azubuike and Mitch Lightfoot some problems.
Malik Newman
Donovan Jackson
★★★
★★★★
redshirt sophomore guard Newman stepped up his rebounding game in a big way following his first half struggles. Now, Newman needs to be a more consistent scorer and take some pressure off senior guard Devonte’ Graham. Graham plays 40 minutes every game. It’s time he gets some help.
athletes of the week
IOWA ST. (13-11, 4-8)
Sharon Lokedi Distance runner
Junior distance runner Sharon Lokedi set another Kansas record in the 3,000-meter run Saturday at the Iowa State Classic. Lokedi demolished former teammate Hannah Richardson’s record by 17 seconds. Lokedi’s time of 8:59.69 also set a meet record.
senior guard
Playing in potentially his final game against Kansas, Jackson knows a thing or two about defeating the Jayhawks. Lethal from the free throw line, shooting 93.1 percent, Kansas need to avoid fouling the veteran in a late-game situation. Jackson is also very responsible with the ball, averaging just 1.5 turnovers per game.
Hussain Al Hizam
Pole vaulter Junior Hussain Al Hizam finished third at the Tyson Invitational on Friday after clearing 5.53 meters (18foot-1.75) in the pole vault. That result pushed him into sixth place on the Kansas men’s indoor all-time record book.