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MONDAY, MAY 8, 2017 | VOLUME 133 ISSUE 31

WHAT’S INSIDE: Things to do around Lawrence this week, coloring pages to relieve your stress, how a therapeutic dog program is trying to raise money, and more

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Five things you can do to unwind during finals week JOSH MCQUADE

@L0neW0lfMcQuade

Monday: Free Meditative Yoga Class @ Westside Yoga After the stress of the first day of finals, relax and enter a state of mindfulness with yoga.

Westside Yoga will host a free meditative yoga class Monday at 7:30 p.m., according to Westside Yoga.

The classes held are for both beginners and experts, allowing those who haven’t done yoga to ease into the poses. Rita Stucky will host the free class, using her 30 years of practicing yoga and her knowledge as a psychologist to bring the best experience to attendees.

The event is free and should be around an hour in length.

Tuesday: THR 380 Stand up Comedy Performance @ Lucia Comedy class THR 380: The Gravity of Humor will take their final exam at Lucia Tuesday at 8 p.m., which just so happens to be five minute standup sets.

Rachel Blackburn has been grooming her students in three sections of comedy: improvisational, skit writing and stand up. The 16 students have formed five minutes of varying styles of humor into standup form.

The event is free, and Lucia will also be offering five dollar taco plates.

Wednesday: Open Mic! @ The Replay Lounge The Replay Lounge is hosting an open mic night Wednesday night from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Open mics allow for the audience to not only enjoy the talents of those performing, but encourage anyone in the venue to perform. According to the event Facebook page, the host of the night is Tyler Gregory, a local musician in Lawrence. Open Mic! at the Replay Lounge occurs every Wednesday night.

The event is free, but a cover may be charged, so bring cash to be safe.

a harmonica prodigy. Since growing up, Buster formed the Brody Buster Band and is now based out of Lawrence. In 2011, the band released their album “Will Die Young,” which includes the famous harmonica playing of Buster himself.

There will be a three dollar cover for the concert Thursday night.

Friday: Cabaret Du Monde @ Lawrence Arts Center The Lawrence Arts Center will take attendees around the world Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Cabaret Du Monde.

According to the Lawrence Arts Center, the night will feature acts that are seen from around the world, like fire eating, aerial acts, music and more.

Performing these acts at Cabaret Du Monde are the Rambling Roses, the Lawrence Ukulele Orchestra, the Last Carnival Circus, Maria the Mexican, Nick Carswell, the Lawrence Arts Center’s School of Theatre and Music students and more.

Students can purchase tickets for the show at the Lawrence Arts Center’s website for 10 dollars.

Thursday: Brody Buster Band @ The Jazzhaus A blues Rock & Roll band based in Lawrence, the Brody Buster Band, will perform at the Jazzhaus Thursday night at 10 p.m.

According to the Brody Buster Band’s Facebook page, the band is led by Brody Buster. As a child, Buster was featured on various television shows as

Class of 2017

Commencement Open House Noon-3 p.m. Sunday, May 14 Adams Alumni Center 1266 Oread Avenue

8:30-10:30 a.m. Coffee and photos Noon-3 p.m. Snacks, drinks, complimentary champagne flute The entire family is welcome! kualumni.org • 785-864-4760

Contributed photo On Tuesday night, the students of THR 380 will perform their comedy sets.

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Lied Center announces its 2017-18 schedule Amenities to support your lifestyle.

40 Floor Plans to fit your unique flair. ...

Contributed photo Texas singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett is one of a variety of performances and shows coming to the Lied Center for the 2017-18 season. The Lied Center announced the new lineup Sunday, April 30.

JACOB SCHERMERHORN @itsjakescherm

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n April 30, the Lied Center released the lineup for their 2017-18 season of shows with their annual Season Announcement Party. The lineup promises world-class performances from country music by Kenny Rogers, ballet and several broadway adaptations from the silver screen.

The season will begin with a performance by singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett.

Lyle Lovett is a Texas-based musician who uses aspects of folk, jazz, gospel and blues to make his own unique style.

Lovett’s career spans over 14 albums since 1986. The show will take place on Thursday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. Adult tickets will start at $35, with

student and youth tickets starting at $19.

In September, country singer Kenny Rogers will give a show called “Kenny Rogers’ Final World Tour: The Gambler’s Last Deal” featuring special guest Linda Davis.

Kenny Rogers is a GRAMMY-winning country singer and in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Kenny Rogers has been producing music for seven decades. The show will take place on September 24 at 7:30 p.m. Adult tickets are available starting at $50 and youth/student starting at $26.

Two movie-to-broadway adaptations are coming, including “Dirty Dancing.”

This show promises to bring the classic ‘80s hit film to the stage in a live and exciting musical experience.

The show will take place on

Friday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $40 for adults and $21 for youth.

The rest of the lineup features a variety of performances and shows, like a new “Folk Series,” which make special use of the pavilion to showcase a blend of lyrics and acoustic instruments. The “Pavilion Chamber Series” and “Just Friends Jazz Series” will highlight smaller musical performances, and “School-Only Performances” will be put on for the students of school district 497.

The full Lied Center 201718 lineup is available to view through the Lied Center website.

— Edited by Frank Weirich

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This owl graduated with honors because, like many students, he is awake most of the night. Color the nocturnal doctoral owl!

Illustration by Roxy Townsend

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Animal therapy services to expand through crowdfunding MONA AHMED @KansanNews

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atkins Memorial Health Center is trying to raise $3,000 to expand their animal therapy services at the University.

The fundraiser will continue to help pay for Watkins’ current programs, Pause 4 Pups and Stress Busting Study Breaks, but will also allow Watkins to expand the program and host more animal therapy events, said Health Educator Kelsey Fortin.

For example, Watkins is looking at taking dogs to classes during finals to let students interact with dogs before exams. Watkins has

File Photo/KANSAN Annica Davis pets Winnie, a therapy dog from Loving Paws, at GSP during Pause for Pups. The program is one of the ways the University is trying to prioritize mental heath.

evaluated the program and received positive feedback from students who participate, such as reduction in stress and changes in mood.

Thus far, Watkins has raised $635 through their crowdfunding campaign,

which ends May 15.

Pause 4 Pups is one of the two animal therapy programs at Watkins, where animal therapy dogs travel to different residence halls on campus every two weeks.

Watkins also brings

therapy dogs to the library for Stress Busting Study Breaks during finals week.

In 2013, Watkins started its animal therapy program with Stress Busting Study Breaks. Watkins created Pause 4 Pups in 2014 in an effort to help ease freshmen's transition into college, Health Educator Kelsey Fortin said. Out of state students, for example, might miss their pets at home, especially as animals are not allowed in the residence halls.

Interacting with dogs can help student relieve stress, Fortin said.

“Within five minutes of interaction with an animal stress can significantly lower,” Fortin said. “It helps to

lower cortisol, a hormone that largely impacts stress.”

Stress Busting Study Breaks helps students walk around and take breaks, which can especially improve productivity, Fontin said.

Millie Shah, a freshman from Overland Park, said spending time with dogs helps her forget about stress and work.

“I am a huge dog lover myself,” Shah said. “I just like to spend time with them and forget about all my work, stress and problems ... they're free of service and it's a nice change and a good break from my routine.”

Watkins works with a local non-profit organiza-

tion called Loving Paws.

Loving Paws was founded in 2013 to create an animal assistant program in Douglas County. Loving Paws holds events at after school programs, the juvenile detention center, retirement communities, the public library and the University.

Each time Watkins uses the service, they have to pay.

Students can help contribute to Watkins’ Animal Therapy program by getting their dogs certified as a therapy dog through Loving Paws. Students can also become a Peer Health Educator to help work Pause 4 Pups.

—Edited by Paola Alor

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“LMFAO” just gets me You know what I need?

Less depression. More donuts My handwriting stopped getting better when I was around 8 Used gin to clean the Jell-O shot stains off my copy.

Lawrence is like an island in a sea of bigotry.

How did you get to this point in your college career and still think it’s important to study?

F****** nerds.

As long as they don’t get arrested, I’m gucci. if I DON’T get blackout drunk I’ll be disappointed.

I don’t discriminate with utensils.

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Got laid Stop Day Eve, so my semester went pretty well.

If you don’t price your pizzas for college budgets you can’t hang with us sarpinos I haven’t been at KU for a whole 3 years. Is the FFA still a thing? Editor’s note: Yes, it is.

Is your mother suggesting you write your own Burn Book?

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HOROSCOPES ›› WHAT’S YOUR SIGN?

Aries (March 21-April 19) Attend to shared finances through tomorrow. Study money, and review your resources. Handle shortterm urgencies. Provide well for family. Follow the rules exactly.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Develop strong partners today and tomorrow. A difficult situation is making

you stronger. Intuition dictates timing, with temporary confusion or controversy. Stick with the real thing.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Enjoy health and fitness practices over the next few days. Keep your promises. Misunderstandings and unexpected twists spark unbidden. So keep a low profile.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Romance blossoms today and tomorrow. Avoid distractions, and find what you need close to home.

Misunderstandings come

easily... stick to basics.

Speak responsibly.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Romance blossoms today and tomorrow. Avoid distractions, and find what you need close to home.

Misunderstandings come easily... stick to basics.

Speak responsibly.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Edit and revise your communications. Writing projects produce results over the next two days.

Adapt to unexpected circumstances. Add structure.

Invite responsible action.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Focus on making money over the next two days.

Find somewhere to keep quiet and handle practical details. Order supplies.

Update budgets and spreadsheets.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Focus on personal priorities today and tomorrow. Use your power responsibly. Action gets farther than words today. Navigate surprising circumstances gracefully.

Call if you’ll be late.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Slow down and rest over the next few days. Stick to your budget. Be sensitive to a loved one’s wishes.

Avoid controversy, jealousies and fussing.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Confer with allies for the next two days. Your friends are your inspiration. Guard against being impetuous. Committees are effective. Navigate a change in plans.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Consider career opportunities for the next few days. Begin a testing period. Adapt to new

responsibilities. Focus, and winning is a distinct possibility.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Slow for traffic as you explore and travel over the next few days. New opportunities present themselves along your trail. Avoid confrontation.

Find a quiet spot.

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Sanchez: Follow your calling, not others’

SANDRA SANCHEZ @sssanchez26

Recently, I had a conversation with a professor about graduate school, and while I expected a healthy dose of cynicism, I was surprised by their negativity. Ever since I decided to study history, I’ve heard it all: the job market is terrible, prospects for humanities studies are poor and salaries are practically on destitute levels.

These statements are cer-

tainly not wrong — since 2007, job postings for graduate history students have dramatically decreased, while Ph.D.’s have increased, creating a bloated market with little growth. If you can complete the degree and find an assistant professorship, the average salary is barely $50,000.

This year, people I personally know that applied to programs were outright rejected from all their schools. Given that the University only accepted a handful of history graduate students, presumably, programs are becoming more and more restrictive — further stagnating my hope.

I get it. I really do. And while I understand this bleak outlook, it appears that when I tell people of my dream, everyone — from my professors to

parents — is happy to remind me that there is no future for me, and I should turn back.

On one hand, I think this is rather irresponsible. Encouragement is paramount for students’ success, and especially from mentors. For my parents, their concern lies in how little money they believe I’ll make.

But when I’ve imagined myself as a teacher, an expensive lifestyle has never been the backdrop. Instead, I was heartened to think of the knowledge I would learn, and inspired to know that I could share it with others. I am not so naïve to think that I won’t have to worry about money, but I am reassured that this future teaching role will bring me inner happiness.

After all, isn’t being happy all that matters?

I recognize that in many ways, being able to pursue a degree in higher education is a privilege, and my outlook in life is tainted by my optimism. But I strongly believe that students in today’s economic system have more opportunities than ever before, and they should accordingly choose what they want.

I know that if my plans to go to graduate school fall through, or if I suffer from a poor job market, then the other skills I developed along the way will certainly render me employable. It may not bring me fame nor fortune, but it will be a job.

Everyday new opportunities arise and challenge us to be creative by adapting. I don’t care that it seems as if my dream is unsustainable — if I try hard enough, I can adapt it

File Photo/KANSAN Medical school graduates spray champagne when they are called during commencement in 2016.

to what I encounter. Whatever shape it takes does not matter to me; it is only that the end result is something I can be proud of.

I think more students should push against the pessimism of our age. Fight for what you want, if you really want it.

Develop a back-up plan, but don’t lose sight of your original goal, even if others tell you otherwise.

Sandra Sanchez is a junior studying global and international studies, history and Chinese.

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Baseball continues quest for a spot in the NCAA tournament WESLEY DOTSON @WesDotsonUDK

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fter the final week of classes comes to an end in Lawrence, the Kansas baseball team will hope it continues to play itself into NCAA tournament contention.

Fresh off a weekend sweep over Texas Southern (16-30), Kansas takes some time off until it faces Kansas State at the conclusion of finals week.

The Jayhawks had statement wins in the fourgame slate, defeating the Tigers 20-4 in the series opener on Friday and shutting them out 10-0 in the finale on Sunday.

Ashley Hocking/KANSAN Sophomore pitcher Blake Goldsberry winds up to pitch against Missouri State on May 2. Kansas won, 8-5, at Hoglund Ballpark.

Before facing Texas Southern, the Jayhawks upended Missouri State on Tuesday, an RPI-ranked team.

“Obviously, this is a great win that will help

our RPI big-time,” Kansas coach Ritch Price said on Tuesday. “... We’ve got two weeks to play our way into the NCAA tournament, and tonight was crucial.”

RPI (Rating Percent-

age Index) is a system that weighs a team’s overall wins and losses with the strength of their opponents and is used to help seed all teams in NCAA tournaments.

The Jayhawks have won their last six straight games games and currently sit at No. 5 in the Big 12 Conference standings.

With youth and inexperience surrounding many of the team’s positions, Kansas was picked to finish last by Big 12 coaches before the season began.

However, key series wins against Texas, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State have given the Jayhawks an opportunity to reach the Big 12 Baseball Championship for the first time since the 2014 season.

After finals week, Kansas will complete a 10game homestand with a three-game series against

Kansas State in the Sunflower Showdown.

Then, a midweek game against Creighton on May 16 will be followed by a crucial three-game series finale against No. 6 Texas Tech.

Securing at least one win in the series could be a potential boost in RPI for Kansas.

Before NCAA tournament seeding is revealed, Kansas will likely participate in the Big 12 Championship, which is hosted in Oklahoma City. The tournament will take place from May 24-28.

The NCAA tournament will begin on Saturday, June 17.

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