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Students at the University have reported discrimination in response to the coronavirus.
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The Center for East Asian Studies and the Office of International Affairs sponsored an event, "Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction," to inform the University of Kansas on the myths of coronavirus and combat misinformation on the illness.
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Asian-Americans across the country have faced varying racist attacks since the novel coronavirus was first reported in the United States on Jan. 21. Lawrence had its own suspected case of the virus one week later. At least one University of Kansas student of Asian descent was asked by a faculty member not to attend class, and others reported experiencing growing hostilities, according to an email from Interim Vice Provost for Diversity and Equity Jennifer Ng. “It is understandable that people may be feeling fearful,” Ng said in the email. “There are many ways to stay safe and prevent the spread of respiratory viruses...Discriminating against others because of their race, eth-
nicity, or national origin, however, is not an effective preventative measure.” The Center for East Asian Studies moved quickly to inform the University and prevent ignorance and misinformation about the virus. An information sheet was released on the department’s Instagram.
“These people already have a disposition toward a certain race, and this was just an excuse to let it out.” John Kennedy Director of Center for East Asian Studies
John Kennedy Director of the Center for East Asian Studies said xenophobic responses are a ca-
veat of the Chinese government’s extreme reaction to the virus. “It does create a reaction internationally that this is a pretty scary situation,” Kennedy said. “The idea of the Chinese government is not to generate fear but to try to generate confidence for the local [population],but internationally, it could generate a different interpretation.” Kennedy said the xenophobic reaction does not mean the virus should be used as justification for it. This fear of the Chinese demographic is due to years of preconceived notions against them, he said. “These people already have a disposition toward a certain race and this was just an excuse to let it out,” Kennedy said. “But I think the more information people have, the more that it leaves them no room to really say anything like that.” The department canceled its annual Lunar New Year Festival, which was planned for Feb. 8, out of respect for China. Some speculated that the cancellation was out of fear, but in reality, Kennedy wanted to show that the understanding of the outbreak was two-sided. “It was very clear that we knew that the likelihood of anybody getting sick from the coronavirus was extremely low,” Kennedy said. “We didn’t want people to feel uncomfortable or to be in an environment where they may feel uneasy. And actually, it's been more Chinese who've been very cognizant of this, and concerned.” Continue on page 2
KU architecture studio wins design award for tiny houses Taylor Worden @TayNoelle7
Architecture Studio 804 built small, but mighty, houses in East Lawrence for its project last year and won a Residential Design Award from Architect Magazine. The magazine awarded the project honorable mention in its affordable housing category. Studio 804 is a class in the School of Architecture and Design offered to graduate students in their final year of the program. Taught by architecture professor Dan Rockhill for the past 25 years — since the studio’s creation — the class offers a unique and valuable experience to architecture majors, Rockhilll said. “We have an international reputation,” said Rockhill, the executive director of Studio 804. “It’s a very unique program. We have name recognition at quite a few places, which is nice to help students get jobs.” Although the studio is related to the architecture department at the University, the studio is an independent not-for-profit cor-
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Studio 804 designed two small houses for its project last year.
poration and is not funded by the University. Rockhill said he wants the studio to focus on projects that will help prepare students for the current architecture field. He said the tiny house project fits that mission. “That’s part of what our mission is,” Rockhill said. “I try to bring issues that are important to the culture of building to the forefront for these students to address.” Rockhill and his students constructed two small homes in East Lawrence as their project last year. Although the homes would not
be technically classified as tiny homes, which are typically defined as being under 600 square feet, both of the Oak Hill Avenue homes are under 1,000 square feet. Rockhill said he “isn’t splitting hairs.” The decision to build these smaller homes came from the growing trend in Lawrence’s development to increase density in older neighborhoods, Rockhill said. Since the city of Lawrence places importance on increasing density, Studio 804 solved the issue by placing two smaller homes on one Continue on page 3
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A new bill in the Kansas House of Representatives would require high school students to pass a civics exam, featuring content similar to a U.S. citizenship test, in order to pass high school. HB 2573, currently in the House Committee on Education, would require students pass a 100-question exam on American civics in order to graduate from high school. Starting in seventh grade, students could take the test as many times as they need “in order to achieve a passing score,” although that score is not defined in the bill. The bill would only affect students who enroll as freshmen on or after July 1, 2020, and students on individualized education plans would be governed by their respective IEPs No specific part of the bill alarms Don Haider-Markel, the political science chair at the University of Kansas, but he said he is wary of creating another condition to graduate high school. “[Requiring students to pass a civics exam] to graduate just puts another barrier in front of graduation, and for a lot of students, those barriers are already pretty high,” Haider-Markel said. The likelihood of the bill passing is apparently low because of the barrier it would create for high school students. “There’s still, especially in some parts of the state, a significant portion of the public that doesn’t complete high school," Haider-Markel said. "I think putting another barrier is problematic and makes it less likely that this would get through the legislature.” Some students on campus do not see any problems with such a bill. “They have you do a lot of random tests in high school,"said David Pitts, a senior at the University. "Some people might not like it, but I generally don’t think there is an issue with it.” A few students understand the sentiment behind such a bill but are still questionable about it. “I think it’s good for people to be informed citizens," junior Logan Stuart said. "I think it’s good that we have requirements for people to take government and civics classes, but setting specific test requirements like that are a little more iffy for me.” A 2018 survey from the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation concluded that roughly one third of U.S. citizens would pass a citizenship test. “Even when people were more engaged citizens, most people wouldn’t have passed a citizenship test,” Haider-Markel said.
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Free Staters coalition discusses platform ideas at first meeting Nicole-Marie Konopelko @NicoleKonopelko
Members of presidential candidate Apramay Mishra’s and vice presidential candidate Grant Daily’s Free Staters coalition discussed platform ideas in their meeting Sunday night in the first-floor classroom of Templin Residence Hall. The coalition’s potential platform ideas include the following: • Increased STD testing on campus • Improving the Hawk Route • Revitalizing residence halls, including GSP and Corbin Residence Halls and the scholarship halls • Increasing revenue generation in the Ambler Student Recreation Center • Shifting dining halls into study halls • Offering rentable class equipment, such as graduation gowns and lab coats • Providing complimentary counseling for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and more During the meeting, the Free Staters discussed the possibility of taking old blenders from The Roasterie and passing them on to the rec center so staff can use them to make smoothies and generate revenue. Coalition members also talked about reinstituting the Safe Walk Program at the University of Kansas, which would allow Public Safety Officers to accompany students to and from different locations on campus. A number
Presidential candidate Apramay Mishra explains Free Staters’ mission at the coalition launch.
of universities provide this service, including Oklahoma State University and Purdue University. “The issue is that SafeRide can’t take you to your car or to another academic building, so I’d be really interested in definitely researching the reinstitution of Safe Walk,” said Free Staters’ Campaign Manager Addison Henson, who led the meeting. The Free Staters discussed ways to implement their platform idea of turning dining halls into study halls. Henson said this would provide more work hour opportunities for resident assistants and a quieter study environment for students with loud roommates. Daily said this would help students especially during finals and midterms week. During the meeting, Student
Senate University Affairs Committee Chair Max Schieber, who is also a member of the Free Staters
“The issue is that SafeRide can’t take you to your car or to another academic building.” Addison Henson Campaign manager
coalition, proposed a platform to continue the University’s airport shuttle program providing transportation for students to and from the Kansas City International Airport. Schieber helped launch the program and said he has received positive feedback from it.
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“One [platform] that I really liked was the shuttle service,” Mishra said in an interview with the Kansan following the meeting. “Max had talked about that previously. and it seems like a pretty simple thing that could get done — increasing accessibility for outof-state students.” The coalition will meet again Sunday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Daisy Hill Commons, where they will meet with student groups, start setting leadership roles and discuss platforms. “I think it’s really just asking the students what they want to see change,” Mishra said. “Just meeting with student groups in those individual settings often exposes larger problems across the campus.”
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ternational Affairs Charles Bankart said he has zero tolerance, in regards to the backlash Chinese students have been receiving globally in this crisis. In terms of communication, Bankart said he has reached out to every international student, visiting scholar and international employee that the university is sponsoring to let them know that the university stands with them.
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Lee Norman, secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, speaks at the “Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction” event on Feb. 14. John Kennedy, director of the Center for East Asian Studies, helped plan the event.
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Chinese students, faculty and staff have been receiving a mass of information through social networking, sparking fear and a sense of urgency. International student and junior Ann Zhang did not realize the severity of the virus until her flight to China for this coming spring break was canceled. Zhang said she worries about her 54-year-old father back in China due to his
age. The virus targets people who are middle-aged or elderly due to a weakened immune system that comes with age, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. “At first, everyone thought it was very normal, just like a normal cold or flu,” Zhang said. “Of course we don’t think of it lightly, but we really just didn’t think it would be this bad, this widespread.” Zhang said the treatment she’s had among her peers has been normal, but she doesn’t agree with the lengths some students have taken for virus protection.
Recalling a student who wore a hazmat suit to campus, Zhang said he was the only student she encountered taking such matters. She said she understood taking measures for protection, but she felt this public display was radicalized and over-exaggerated. “Just because someone is sick doesn’t mean that they want to be sick or want to get others sick,” Zhang said. “Him acting this way is just generalizing us, or labeling all of us as infected and sick people gives an ignorant [connotation].” Associate Vice Provost for In-
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Bankart urged anyone who feels ostracized or singled out due to race or nationality to contact him immediately. “It’s absolutely unacceptable and it goes against every institutional principle of diversity, equity and inclusion here because we’re a university for all,” Bankart said. “With the students that I’ve spoken with so far, I think they feel that the institution has been supportive.” Zhang said amid widespread desperation and fear, she is hopeful that the situation abroad and at home will improve. “We are experiencing lots of hardships and enduring a lot of pain, but everyone is working towards getting past this.”
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New Lawrence coffee shop aims to ‘uplift’ community Rachel Kivo @RachelKivo
A new coffee shop has opened in north Lawrence. Former Veritas Christian School administrator Kelli Huslig opened Uplift Coffee Shop at 624 N. Second St. on Jan. 28. Huslig said she always had a passion for coffee and people, which is why she created the shop that took nearly two years to develop. She used to have coffee groups with teachers at the school she used to work at, she said. “It’s kind of time for me to do my dream,” Huslig said. Huslig said she wanted a positive environment where people can unwind and socialize. “I knew what I wanted was a place where people feel welcome,” Huslig said. The name of the coffee shop came to life when Huslig and designer Dan Billen brainstormed together. Billen said they decided on the name “Uplift” because it plays into Huslig’s vision to have an encouraging atmosphere, and coffee gives people energy, which makes them feel “uplifted.” Huslig used to be the principal at a school in Lawrence where Billen’s kids attended, which is how they met, Billen said. “He was phenomenal to work with,” Huslig said. The shop includes special pieces of decor close to Huslig, she said. The lounge area features
a board with positive messages written on Post-it Notes. Huslig said her niece was a quote collector and shared the same love for coffee as Huslig. When her niece passed away in an accident last July, Huslig wanted to honor her memory by creating the message board. She said reading life-inspiration quotes every day is really helpful to her and will hopefully be helpful to others. “I really wanted a wall and space where we could do that,” Huslig said. The shop is serving coffee from a brand that means a lot to Huslig, she said. The Cuvée brand from Austin, Texas, aims to help farmers. “I really wanted a large enough roaster that was making a huge impact on farmers,” Huslig said. “I wanted to be a part of something that could really make a difference.” The shop also offers pastries from Baldwin City Homestead Kitchen & Bakery and a lunchstyle menu. The menu features healthy options, such as homemade protein balls, paninis and salad bowls. “I’m trying to give different options for different people,” Huslig said. Uplift Coffee Shop is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Uplift Coffee Shop is located at 624 N. 2nd St. and has been open since Jan. 28.
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Lawrence birthday deals, discounts Rylie Koester
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Happy Birthday! Have you ever wondered what you can get for free on your birthday? Here are a few of the businesses and restaurants in Lawrence that offer birthday deals and discounts: Liberty Hall Liberty Hall offers three birthday deals. On your actual birthday and with proof of ID, get one free ticket to the cinema and a free popcorn and soda at the concessions. Also, rent a video for free next door at Liberty Hall’s video store — but the video store always offers a two-for-one video rental deal. You must have a
membership, which costs $2, to rent a video, but you can sign up the day of. Liberty Hall Video will also waive any existing late fees on video store accounts on your birthday. Liberty Hall is located at 644 Massachusetts St. Dempsey’s Burger Pub Stop by Dempsey’s Burger Pub, located at 623 Vermont St., to get a free house burger and a side of regular fries on your birthday. Make sure to bring proof of ID. Yello Sub Sign up for Yello Sub’s rewards program, which you can do online or at the store, and get a free 6-inch sub on your birthday and half-off your sandwich on your
half birthday. Yello Sub is located at 1814 W. 23rd St. Biemer’s BBQ Show your ID on your birthday at Biemer’s BBQ for free fries and a drink with the purchase of a sandwich. Biemer’s BBQ is located at 2120 W. 9th St. HiTea With a VIP card that can be purchased for $5 in the store, you can get three free drinks on your birthday when you stop by HiTea, which is located at 7 E. 8th St.
If you know of a birthday deal not included in this list, let us know on Twitter at @KansanNews or @RylieKoester.
Several Lawrence businesses and restaurants offer birthday deals and discounts.
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Both of KU architecture’s houses are under 1,000 square feet.
Tiny houses on one lot in the Oak Hill avenue neighborhood. “The advantage to building the smaller houses is that we’re not overdoing the size of it and the consumption of energy,” Rockhill said. The Oak Hill Avenue homes have large windows, an open layout and are platinum-certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system. Both homes sit on the same lot and share a yard with pathways that lead to each one. Around 600 square feet, the smaller home located on the northwest corner has one bedroom with a kitchen and open living space. The larger of the two at around 950 square feet uses a similar design and has two bedrooms. One of the houses has already sold, and the other is under contract.
Over a nine-month period, students in Studio 804 found the property, developed the designs, created the construction documents and finally constructed the homes. The studio completes every part of the process on its own with no outside help or contracting, Rockhill said. Grace Kennedy, a University and Studio 804 alumna who helped build the tiny homes, said the experience of building the Oak Hill homes developed not only career skills, but something personal too. “These friendships I made from the people that were in the studio with me, they’re so lasting,” Kennedy said. The friendships are partly due to the immense amount of teamwork required to build these homes over the course of the project. “It’s amazing to be a part of every single step of the process,” Kennedy said. “Overall it was just a fantastic experience, and I’m so glad I was a part of it.”
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African American Read-In at the Lawrence Public Library Feb. 20-22
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“Hunters” releases on Amazon Prime Feb. 21
Rapsody performs at The Granada on Feb. 20
“As You Like It” starts Feb. 21 at Crafton-Preyer Theatre
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Lucia serves new cheesy menu Rachel Kivo @RachelKivo
Cheesy Street took over the menu at Lucia Beer Garden & Grill, located at 1016 Massachusetts St.,which now consists of a variety of grilled cheeses and mac and cheeses. Caitlin Franz-Quinn, owner of the Kansas City food truck Cheesy Street, said she received a call last October from Lucia Bar & Grill owner Mike Logan to collaborate in the kitchen. “I was captured by [Cheesy Street’s] concept,” Logan said.
Logan said the food truck is what Lawrence was missing. Franz-Quinn, who has owned the food truck since March 2019, said she’s excited to add more cheesy dishes to the restaurant’s menu. “Now I have a larger space with a full kitchen,” Franz-Quinn said. She said being in a new environment and doubling the Cheesy Street menu was overwhelming in the beginning, but after a couple days she got through it. “You have to trust your instincts and know that what you’re going to do is going to be positive,”
Franz-Quinn said. Lucia’s Cheesy Street menu features 10 unique grilled cheese sandwiches as well as loaded mac and cheese options, loaded french fries and mozzarella sticks. FranzQuinn said the most popular dishes so far are the Braised Beef and the Big Pig, but her personal favorites are the Chicken Bacon Ranch and the Buffalo Chicken. “There’s a wide range of flavors on the menu,” Franz-Quinn said. Franz-Quinn’s menu also includes vegan cheese and gluten-free bread for anyone with dietary restrictions. The prices
on the menu range from about $5.50 to $10.50.
“There’s a wide range of flavors on the menu.” Caitlin Franz-Quinn Cheesy Street owner
“We’re trying to make these events more interactive,” FranzQuinn said. Franz-Quinn said the Cheesy Street menu has a student discount on Sundays and the restau-
Lucia Beer Garden and Grill’s menu now consists of various grilled cheeses and mac and cheeses from Kansas City food truck Cheesy Street.
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rant gives a discount Monday nights to customers who work in the service industry. Franz-Quinn said she will continue working remotely in the Cheesy Street food truck but will spend most of her time working in the kitchen at Lucia Beer Garden & Grill. Lucia Beer Garden & Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Sagittarius This week, put business first to make time for fun later. Distractions are always necessary to reduce the intensity of a project, but the fruits of your labor will leave you feeling immensely accomplished. Late in the week, don’t allow someone’s bad mood to taint your weekend. Capricorn A natural break will rid you of recent stressors. Be aware of where impulse comes in and where it could negatively affect money. Practice enhancing your well-being by exercising or meditating. This weekly column brings you advice based on the stars from the app Daily Horoscope.
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Gemini Rebuilding burned bridges will be awkward at first, but the rewards will be worth it. If self improvement has been on your mind, don’t only talk positive, do positive.
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Aries You will soon get the news you have been anticipating, which could be both inspiring and disappointing. Work through the emotion and gain insight from what you hear, Aries. Early this week could be a good time for you to kick back with an old friend and allow your mind to cool off. Taurus You have been contemplating an answer to dissolve all fear about an important relationship or a business affair, this week is fruitful. Before you start worrying about something that hasn’t even happened, fact-check what you
Cancer Reconsider putting off a big dream because of other obligations. There will always be something important, but you have to realign your priorities. An unlikely romantic partner may also come your way. You kept your distance since you never thought of them in that context — but this time the context may be worth exploring.
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on someone, however small. This week be careful to not give away too much of yourself. Trust is the foundation of any relationship. Remember it’s important to express your emotions, but there’s a fine line between expression and anger.
Libra This week is great for initiating a career change or putting yourself on the market. Hear all and believe some. Fact-check the information you receive to make a safe bet. You are a giving person, but don’t give until it hurts.
Virgo An understated talent of yours will be discovered and you will be put in the spotlight this week. A friend may need help with a dilemma. Guide them using your gut instinct and natural intuition, but don’t force a solution to their problem.
Scorpio Important news may come to you this week, but don’t let your desire for the news to be positive delude you into overseeing the facts. Engage in an activity you rarely take part in. This could help you tap into a source that will help you relieve your stress.
Leo Your doings have left a profoundly heartwarming impact
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Aquarius Realizing unusual generosity from someone will help you determine their ulterior motives. An enormous life-changing decision will come up this week. Take the week to ponder deeper into its consequences and don’t act until you’re certain. Pisces Your inner light will draw someone in, helping them realize how special you are, Pisces. But do not reveal yourself too quickly due to impulse — make them make the effort.
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Sanders is the pro-queer candidate, not Buttigieg
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OPINION Leo NiehorsterCook @LeoNCMx
I’ve been told by many that I fit the bill for supporting presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg — coded language implying I should because I’m queer. I’ve been told this by Trump supporters, queer rights “allies” and, of course, many Buttigieg fans. I even heard it from a lovely couple who invited me inside when I knocked on doors in support of Jolie Justus, a lesbian candidate who ran for mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, in 2019. This line of reasoning serves to tokenize my politics, just like what people threw at black Clinton supporters in ‘08, as well as femme Sanders supporters and Jewish Clinton supporters last election cycle. Moreover, it re-
places class consciousness for meager representation. When you look at how the candidates affect queer folks’ material conditions, one thing is clear — Sanders is our candidate. Many of the problems he consistently addresses intersect with queer liberation, and his solutions will mitigate systemic injustice. On the issues directly related to queer rights, both candidates support recognizing a nonbinary gender “X,” as has been done in nine states as well as Washington, D.C., for example, on passports. They also support passing the Equality Act, a bill that protects queer Americans from discrimination, including from those who pass it under the guise of “religious freedom,” the Schools Improvement Act and the Student Non-Discrimination Act, which protect queers still in school. Banning discrimination is great, but it doesn’t address harm-
ful political and economic structures. Sanders’ proposals provide economic strength and autonomy for queer people to fight systemic poverty. Unlike Buttigieg, Sanders supports putting queer protections language into global trade bills, mitigating oppression abroad. He wants to end discrimination by creditors and banks, which disproportionately deny us student loans, mortgages and credit cards. Most importantly to me, he wants to make it easier for queer workers to unionize. The other issues also highlight the difference between the two candidates. Perhaps the biggest question for this election cycle is health care. Health care policy significantly intersects with queer liberation. According to U.S. News, male-attracted men are 28 times as likely to have AIDS than straight men, and transgender people are 49 times as likely compared to the general population. Also, we’re more likely to suffer from drug and alcohol addiction, especially among bisexuals and racial minorities, according to the National Institute of Health. Sanders’ health care proposal, Medicare for All, is a single-payer system with no cost incurred at treatment. Buttigieg touts “Medicare for All Who Want It,” a medical insurance plan offered by the federal government that all Americans can purchase, similar to the Affordable Care Act (aka “Obamacare”). Of course, those who cannot afford buying health insurance would remain unin-
sured under Buttigieg’s plan — and not because they don’t “want it.” Sanders takes bold approaches elsewhere. Queers face discrimination in our so-called justice system, especially black trans women, nearly half of whom are institutionalized at some point in their life. Moreover, trans women are usually kept in male detention centers, greatly exacerbating their risk of rape. Once again, Sanders has sweeping plans to fight against the prison-industrial complex; whereas Buttigieg touts moderate reformist policies. The pattern generalizes. Discrimination happens at the border, in the drug war, in unemployment statistics and in the military. Sanders has the right stance on all of these. It’s even apparent in the rhetoric, in which Sanders openly calls for queer liberation, while Buttigieg mentions God whenever his sexuality is questioned. Visible representation is great, but I don’t want my president to put a Band-Aid on a bullet hole. I also don’t want to vote for anyone who hasn’t supported my rights their whole career. That leaves us only Bernie Sanders. According to Morning Consult, 34% of queer Democratic primary voters have Sanders as their first-place candidate; Buttigeg claims merely 12%. We as a community are smart enough to know our own interests. Leo Niehorster-Cook is a senior from Leawood studying philosophy and cognitive science.
Dig into Lawrence — you’ll find gems OPINION Haley Czuma @HaleyCzuma
If you are anything like me, you get antsy being in one spot for too long. Four years ago, when I moved to Lawrence to attend the University of Kansas, panic quickly settled in when I realized I would be spending the majority of my time for the next few years in a small town. I knew typical college activities like going to the Hawk at 2 p.m. on Fridays would eventually become unfulfilling. If I got cabin fever growing up in Chicago, where the possibilities are endless, how was I going to manage in a town like Lawrence? However, what I did not see about Lawrence when I first arrived was the deeper underlying charm it holds. Yes, of course Massachusetts Street had its own charm and character unique to Lawrence, but it took a little bit of deeper digging for me to fully understand why Lawrence is not only a great college town but overall an amazingly quaint little city that holds more than what is seen on the surface. Over the years here, I found that searching for restaurants, stores, parks and anything else off the beaten path that I could utilize would become essential for my cagey nature. Even utilizing spaces that were more well known among college students became
important to take advantage of. Out of those spaces, here are a few that have done nothing but add to my experience here in Lawrence. Clinton Lake About 15 minutes outside of town is Clinton Lake. This would eventually become one of my favorite spots in Lawrence. Growing up next to Lake Michigan, I felt so completely landlocked upon my arrival to Lawrence. It wasn’t until I rescued a dog sophomore year that I discovered Clinton Lake, after searching for dog parks to take her to. The lake has an overlook park that doubles as possibly one of the best picnic spots in Lawrence, dozens of hiking trails through the wooded area surrounding it, a dog park and a serene feel that is much needed after a long week. Decade Coffee As an avid coffee drinker, I am always searching for coffee shops that offer more than just a good cup of joe. Decade is nestled in a small brick abode on Delaware Street in East Lawrence. Not only do they make the best iced chai in Lawrence, but this funky cafe has an open feel and eclectic wood furniture. Coffee products are one thing, but the food is drool-worthy. The best part — they serve wine! Jungle House Just across the way from De-
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Opinion columnist Haley Czuma encourages students to find their place in Lawrence by digging beyond its surface.
cade lies Jungle House. Talk about clean air and good energy. If you have any bit of a green thumb or just love to be around greenery, Jungle House offers tons of plants at affordable prices in quite possibly the most adorable plant shop I’ve ever seen. During the winter months when the seasonal depression begins to make itself comfortable, this place provides a little dose of what everyone is in need of. The Granada Who doesn’t love a good concert? The Granada is constantly putting out shows with tickets that cost on average around $15. This is not necessarily a hidden gem, but it offers something different at a low cost when you get bored of going out to the same
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places. The Granada’s intimate venue offers up the perfect space if you want a solid view from any spot inside. Culinaria If you don’t look close enough, it can almost be missed. This little restaurant sits in a historical building on E. Ninth Street. It started off as a catering company then turned into delicious Mediterranean kitchen. The dining space is intimate and offers locally sourced foods that are unbeatable. Open only on the weekends, Culinaria is the perfect spot to hit up for something different on a Saturday night. Haley Czuma is a senior from Chicago studying English.
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Kansas men’s basketball alumni shine in NBA All-Star Weekend
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Former Jayhawk Joel Embiid smiles during the 76ers’ practice at Allen Fieldhouse on Oct. 12, 2017.
Emerson Peavey
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This past NBA All-Star Weekend was one for the books for former Jayhawks. Kansas alumni Joel Embiid, Devonte’ Graham and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk all arrived in Chicago to make appearances at the United Center. Mykhailiuk and Graham played in the NBA Rising Stars game on
Friday, Feb. 14. Mykhailiuk was on the roster for Team World, matching up against Graham who represented Team USA. Graham’s Team USA ended up besting Team World, 151-131. Graham scored nine points, and went 3-for-7 beyond the arc. Mykhailiuk recorded 6 points (2-of-11 from the field) in 16 minutes of play. Graham went on to participate in the Mountain Dew 3-Point
Contest the next day. Each contestant had to shoot from five main shooting locations with two extra ball pedestals equidistant to the others. These pedestals were coined the Mountain Dew Zones. The balls in those zones were worth three-points as opposed to the typical NBA game balls worth one-point or the money ball worth two-points. Graham came up short with a
score of 18 points and was eliminated in the first round of the contest due to a weak start. He was eliminated with Atlanta’s Trae Young (15), Miami’s Duncan Robinson (19), Brooklyn’s Joe Harris (22), and Chicago’s Zach LaVine (23). Former Oklahoma Sooner Buddy Hield of Sacramento won the three-point contest with 27 points. In a press conference after the contest, Hield spoke on Graham and his competitiveness, calling him “special.” The next day held the event everyone had been waiting for: the 69th annual NBA All-Star Game. The Philadelphia 76ers’ Embiid suited up for Team Giannis, under team captain Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Embiid had a successful night, finishing with 22 points and 11 boards in 29 minutes of action. The team faced off against Team LeBron in what turned out to be a brutal brawl until the end. In contrast to previous years, the stars didn’t hold back, taking charges and even screaming at refs. This NBA All-Star game will, without a doubt, go down as one of the greatest in recent history. The NBA crafted a new format for the game this year and reset the game score each quarter. The winner of each quarter received a $100,000 donation to the Chicago-based charity of their choice. This new format allowed the players to stay competitive throughout the game. Team Giannis represented After School Matters and Team LeBron represented the Chicago Scholars. Chicago Scholars is a program that provides support for first generation college students from under-resourced communities in the Chicago area. They run a 7-year program to ensure help for students who are having trouble navigating the transitions
into and throughout college, and to a career. After School Matters is a non-profit organization that provides Chicago high school teens with after-school and summer opportunities. It has helped over 300,000 high school teens in the Chicago area. After the first three quarters, the NBA added the twist of shutting down the game clock and switching to a target score. So, once the fourth quarter came around, the game wouldn’t finish until one of the teams reached the target score of 157, adding 24 points, the late Kobe Bryant’s jersey number, to the cumulative score of the team that was winning.
Its goal is to provide Chicago public school teens with a chance to discover their potential. They have helped over 300,000 high school teens in the Chicago area. Both teams also honored Kobe and Gianna Bryant by all the members of Team Giannis sporting the number 24, and Team Lebron’s teammates wearing number 2, Gianna’s number on her basketball team. There was also a tribute to Kobe and all the lives lost in the devastating helicopter crash before the start of the game. Team Lebron ended up victorious with a score of 157-155, and had a whopping $400,000 donated to Chicago Scholars. The Kia NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award went to the Los Angeles Clippers guard Kawhi Leonard.
KU women’s basketball looks to finish season strong Kylie Hanna
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Fans have watched as Kansas women’s basketball shifted from a perfect 11-0 start to the season into a 13-11 turnaround. With just five games left before the Big 12 Championship, and Kansas being ranked as the last seed, the Jayhawks will need to get back in the groove if they want to survive in the tournament. Of the games to come, the odds are stacked against Kansas. The Jayhawks will match up against West Virginia, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Iowa State and Kansas State, all of which they have lost to in their most recent matchups. The team’s first loss to Oklahoma State was the beginning of the downhill tumble, starting their four-game losing streak. Had Kansas not come back to defeat Texas Tech at home on Jan. 18, that streak would have extended to five, later extended to 12. The Jayhawks have struggled defensively in the latter part of the season, specifically with rebounding. Kansas ranks in the bottom two in every aspect of rebounding in the Big 12. The team carries a -3.2 margin, while Baylor leads with a 13.7. Not to mention, Kansas gives up an average of 70 points per game. The Jayhawks’ offense will be put under pressure in the next game against West Virginia, who
averages 65.2 points per game and a field goal percentage of 39.2% West Virginia is ranked No. 6 in the Big 12 with a 5-8 conference record. Kansas lost to West Virginia 68-49 in Allen Fieldhouse on Jan. 8. In the 2018-2019 season, the Jayhawks were defeated in both games against the Mountaineers, 71-50 and 75-61. West Virginia boasts a strong defense, resting at No. 2 in the Big 12, giving up 60.5 points per game.
The Jayhawks could build the confidence they need to get back into the rhythm they carried into non-conference play. The odds of Kansas rising in rank is very low at this point in the season. With a few more conference wins, the Jayhawks could build the confidence they need to get back into the rhythm they carried in non-conference play. Kansas will battle the Mountaineers Saturday, Feb. 22, in Morgantown, West Virginia. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m
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Sophomore guard Brooklyn Mitchell goes to shoot the ball against Texas. The Jayhawks defeated the Longhorns 82-67 in Allen Fieldhouse Saturday, Feb. 15.
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Bracket bustlers: Bubble teams to blow up this March Madness
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@SamLance_ Each year in college men’s basketball there are top title contenders that get national attention heading into the NCAA tournament. But in the tournament, upsets are bound to happen, and title contenders will fall. Here are some bubble teams to look out for in the tournament and down the stretch. Florida (17-9, 9-4 SEC) The Gators were highly ranked at the beginning of the season at No. 6 but struggled in non-conference play. As of late, Florida has won three games in a row and is playing some of its best basketball all season. Senior forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. and sophomore forward Keyontae Johnson have been huge pieces for Florida, averaging in the top two for the team in both points and rebounds. Blackshear, at 13.2 points per game, gives the Gators the critical, senior leadership needed for a deep run in March. With two games left against Kentucky, the Gators have a chance to further boost their resume come tournament time. As of now, Bracketology host Joe Lunardi has them slated in as a No. 9 seed.
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Sophomore guard Ochai Agbaji plays defense against Oklahoma. The Jayhawks defeated the Sooners 87-70 Saturday, Feb. 15.
Oklahoma (16-10, 6-7 Big 12) Recently, Oklahoma competed with the best team in the country, Baylor, right down to the wire. They came up short losing 65-54, but it was a valiant effort and showed the Sooners can compete
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with anyone. The catalyst for Oklahoma has been senior forward Kristian Doolittle, who leads the team with 15.6 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. Oklahoma also had a great win over No. 17 West Virginia at home. Michigan (17-9, 8-7 Big 10) The Wolverines have been one of the streakiest teams in college basketball this season, but they have finally found their footing with the return of junior forward Isaiah Livers. Along with Livers, Michigan has maybe one of the best senior leaders in college basketball with guard Zavier Simpson. Simpson leads the NCAA in assists per game. Simpson, paired with a quality big man like senior center Jon Teske and the outside shooting of Livers and junior guard Eli Brooks, makes Michigan a dangerous team. So far this year, Michigan has wins over: Gonzaga, Creighton, Michigan State and Rutgers. Cincinnati (17-9, 10-4 AAC) The Bearcats have had some impressive seasons the past few years, but this year’s team finds itself out of the AP Top 25 and on the bubble for the tournament. Cincinnati senior Jarron Cumberland leads the team in points and assists per game. Junior Keith Williams has been impressive this season as well. Right now, Cincinnati is slated to be a No. 11 seed by Lunardi. Its high-powered offense and lockdown defense could be a hard matchup for some teams, which puts Cincinnati as one of the underrated teams to look out for.
KU women’s golf ties for 13th in Moon Invitational Ronnie Lozano @Rolo7_96
Kansas women’s golf kicked off the spring season with a tie for 13th place at the Moon Golf Invitational in Melbourne, Florida on Feb. 17- 18. Senior Sera Tadokoro shot 2-over in each of the first two rounds but atoned for it in the third round with a 2-under par. Even though she had five of her seven birdies in the final round, a double bogey on the sixth hole kept her from breaking even in the tournament. As a result, Tadokoro finished 2-over (218) in the first tournament of the spring. “[Tadokoro] had a solid final round today but still left some shots out there around and on the greens,” head coach Erin O’Neil said to Kansas Athletics. “She’s hitting the ball well and just needs to fine-tune her putting and chipping to move up on the leaderboard moving forward.” Tadokoro ended up with the best score for the Jayhawks but
still finished tied for 21st. Although Kansas struggled to move up the leaderboard, sophomore Abby Glynn had a solid showing in the first round. She shot a 1-over (73) in the initial round. The mark was the lowest amount of strokes the Topeka native has shot in her career up to this point.
“We are really pleased with what we saw from [Heinlein] this week. Hopefully it’s a good confidence boost for her and she can keep it going.” Erin O’Neil Coach
Unfortunately for the Jayhawks, Glynn wasn’t able to build off of the momentum. The sophomore shot a 2-over (74) in the second round, where a triple bogey on the 18th hole
plagued her chance at improving on her personal best in consecutive rounds. She also struggled in the final 18 holes and finished 9-over (225) to end the tournament. Fellow sophomore Lauren Heinlein competed individually and finished fourth among 10 players and a tie for 35th. The Florida native did well in the final round. Heinlein shot a 2-under (70), helping cut her overall score to 5-over for the tournament. Just like Glynn, the 70 shots it took for her to complete the round was a career best. “We are really pleased with what we saw from [Heinlein] this week,” O’Neil said to Kansas Athletics. “She played consistently over the three days and finished strong today with an under par round. Hopefully it’s a good confidence boost for her and she can keep it going.” The Jayhawks will hit the links again March 7-8 at the Gator Invitational in Gainesville, Florida.
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Senior Sera Tadokoro chips a shot from the fairway at the Moon Golf Invitational in Melbourne, Florida Feb. 17-18.
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