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Supporting Survivors
The Kansan sat down with CARE Coordinator Merrill Evans for a Q&A over the newly implemented Interpersonal Violence Survivor Fund
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PEYTON KRAUS @peytonkraus12
KANSAN: How much have you used so far?
In the month since it launched, five University student victims of sexual assault have received monetary assistance from a new Interpersonal Violence Survivor Fund. One student who needed to escape an abusive relationship was given money for a housing deposit. Others received financial help to pay for post-assault medical care. Student Senate began the fund last spring and, along with the University’s Panhellenic Association, Interfraternity Council and Kansas Athletics, has contributed about $10,000 so far. It became officially available to survivors in October. The fund is administered by KU CARE Coordinator Merrill Evans. The Kansan recently interviewed Evans about the new service and the process of applying. The following Q&A has been edited for brevity and clarity.
Evans: So we started with $10,000. [...] I would say we have utilized about $1,300 so far.
KANSAN: For the fund, can you tell me a little bit about how that came about? Merrill Evans: It’s actually the Interpersonal Violence Survivor Fund, and it’s an endowment account. I think the reason why you didn’t hear about it for a while is it took a bit of time to get it up and running, and get all the systems in place. It was really Student Senate wanted to give some money to survivors of gender-based violence and they were the initiatives. They kind of started that process.
KANSAN: What kind of assistance does the fund help with? Evans: So far, we have been able to secure a deposit for an individual who was getting out of an abusive relationship, so she had a safe place to live. We were able to purchase bedding for a rape survivor, and not just scratchy old housing sheets, but she was able to get the exact comforter that she had came to college with that meant a lot to her, so we were able to replace, which was really nice. The biggest need that I have seen is post-assault medical care, so individuals who choose to go through a rape kit, which is now called a SANE Exam, which is a Sexual Assault Nurse Exam, there are some costs that come with that that aren’t covered, so it’s really important for us to be able to pay for that, so their insurance isn’t paying bills, so their parents aren’t finding out if they’re not wanting to disclose that to their parents. I think what we’re going to see is a need, even if they have labs done here at Watkins, we can pay for that bill pretty quickly. If a student comes in and had been assaulted and they need access to Plan B, we can pay for that, and then the fund will be able to reimburse. KANSAN: Have you had any other donors
wanting to help out yet? Evans: You know we have. We have had some anonymous donations — that’s really pretty exciting. We have had some staff, I believe here at KU, who are doing contributions out of their paycheck. I felt very humbled when I found out there was staff and then another anonymous donation that was matching that. It was very overwhelming, so that was really exciting. KANSAN: How are students able to come to you to then have this fund assist them? Evans: Really I would just like to have a short brief meeting with students. I would prefer to have a faceto-face discussion with them; I don’t need to hear their whole narrative or their whole story, and then we can kind of go from there. There have been five students who have benefited from the fund so far, and a lot of them are students I have worked with on and off over my time here. I also have a very close relationship with the local rape crisis center, the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center here in Lawrence, so they can refer students to me as well. KANSAN: Do you work with the counseling services to not only just help them monetarily, but also through psychological help? Evans: Yeah, for sure. There is some discussion around being able to pay for therapy services, and that’s definitely something that
this fund would be able to provide. KANSAN: So it hasn’t yet? Evans: We haven’t seen that need yet, but it’s definitely there. KANSAN: What is the time frame you hope for when someone comes to you and then when you can help them with this fund? Evans: The way that this system is set up now is there’s a committee of three staff here at KU that are in charge of approving requests that I make, and the unofficial agreement is that they will respond within 48 hours so that we can get the monies turned around really quickly. The deposit, for example, that we paid had to be paid by a certain time, so time sensitivity is definitely something that we are mindful of, and we’ll make happen. KANSAN: So [the fund] was talked about this spring, but this fall has been huge in Hollywood and across the country with the #MeToo campaign. Do you think the timing of this is going to impact students coming to you and being able to look for that help? Evans: I think it’s really empowering and really wonderful that there is an opportunity for individuals to start talking about incidents of gender-based violence where maybe they felt like they didn’t have the space to do that before. I think some of the stigma and shame around it is being reduced, which is
immense. If you really look at the clinical implications of rape or sexual abuse, the silence, the secrecy, the self-judgment, the stigma, the shame, those are all of the things that create really long-term lasting negative consequences that can result in the development of post-traumatic stress disorder. So really just having a climate in which it’s okay to talk about it and to stand up and say, “Yeah me too. That happened to me too,” I think is really empowering. I really hope as a society this is an opportunity for change. I think if you think about it, when does it stop. [...] I think KU has done a remarkable job over the past couple of years of really changing the dialogue. [...] If the system is doing it well, students will feel empowered, and they will feel that there is support and that they have people that have their back. KANSAN: Have you seen that reach students yet? Evans: Yeah, yeah totally. I mean there is something kind of satisfying from watching your rapist be expelled from the University you know, I mean, at the end of the day. My motto for students is the only right choice is your choice, so my role is to really like educate and validate and support them and give with as much information as they can about all these various options and then they can make the choice. — Edited by Gabrielle Cinnamon
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Senate intern fosters community ties HAILEY DIXON @_hailey_dixon University junior Anaiya Underwood has been working to strengthen the relationship between KU, Haskell Indian Nations University and the city of Lawrence in her new role as the Senate liaison intern. Underwood, who is originally from Denver, was hired into the position this semester and has been working for about two weeks, she said. This internship was established in 2015 by former Student Body President Jessie Pringle, current Student Body President Mady Womack said. It was created and is still working toward creating more communication between the three entities, she said. “I’m really excited for the work she’s going to do,” Womack said. Underwood, who is studying political science and on the pre-law track,
Andrea Ringgenberg/KANSAN Anaiya Underwood is finishing her first month as the liaison between the University, the city of Lawrence, and Haskell Indian Nations University — a program run by KU Student Senate. said she was seeking more involvement within the community recently. She went to the city of Lawrence website and found this internship opportunity, applied and she said that
her time thus far within the internship has been going smoothly. “I’ve been introduced to the city manager and the assistant city manager, and we are working on some proj-
ects,” Underwood said. In addition, Underwood, who also serves as vice president of the KU Black PreLaw Student Association, said she is going to finish projects from the previous
intern Anna Buhlinger, a junior at the University, as well as her own. Underwood said she is reaching out to the Dole Institute of Politics to have more Haskell students involved with the Student Advisory Board there. In addition, she said she will be planning a dinner for the University, Haskell and city representatives to meet and speak about future plans and reflect on the past summer. Underwood said she hopes this will take place after winter break. Her main responsibilities, she said, are to ensure that a continuous stream of communication is going on between the city, University Student Senate and Haskell’s Senate. She will be in this internship position for about one year. Underwood said she is most looking forward to learning about public relations and the responsibilities it comes with.
Former city bar owner federally indicted TIANNA WITMER @tiannajwitmer Owner of the former Lawrence bar, Club Magic, was arrested in the fall of 2015 for human trafficking violations, taking him from serving in the bar, to serving behind bars. Topeka man, Frank Boswell, pleaded guilty to sex trafficking charges including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force fraud or coercion, according to the Lawrence Journal World. Boswell was co-owner of the bar, Club Magic, which was located on the corner of West 24th Street. The bar closed permanently shortly after the first charges against Boswell in 2015.
“When people are trafficked, it is because they have a vulnerability the trafficker can prey on.” Adrianne Nunez human trafficking program coordinator
On July 21, 2017, he plead guilty to forcing girls to perform sexual acts in exchange for money, drugs, and cellphone bills. He had as many as 20 prostitutes working for him at the time, specifically targeting single mothers and women with drug problems. He is currently serving 51 to 63 months in federal prison, according to the Lawrence Journal World. The development of this case, as well as the proximity to the University and college students, brings up an important question: Is there still a danger? According to Adrianne Nunez, human trafficking
program coordinator at the Willow Domestic Violence Center, the answer is yes. However, there are many resources and techniques that can be used in order to stay alert to threats and identify issues. Nunez added that there are several ways to recognize and combat human trafficking, even as a student. “When people are trafficked it is because they have a vulnerability the trafficker can prey on.” Nunez said. “With college age students, one of their vulnerabilities is money and resources.” There are also many tactics Nunez said human traffickers use in order to gain workers. “What traffickers will do is they usually have someone recruiting people,” Nunez continued. “A person is sent out into situations to find people and their vulnerabilities and use that to get them sucked into that kind of life [prostitution].” While this is a threat to college age students, Nunez said there are steps that can be taken to create awareness of human trafficking threats. “The best thing to do is be wary of new people,” Nunez said. “If they take you to party that feels really uncomfortable, or take you to a place that feels really uncomfortable, trust your gut.” Another important step, Nunez said, is to keep an open mind and listen. “If you think your friend might be experiencing human trafficking, domestic violence, or any unhealthy relationship, the best thing to do is to always listen to their story. The other big thing is to then believe their story,” Nunez continued. “Survivors who have been through human trafficking have been through some
Tianna Witmer/KANSAN The current location of the now-closed club magic bar on West 24th Street. insane things and it can seem crazy and made up, like it’s in a movie, but it’s really usually that bad.” According to Nunez, it all boils down to being aware of your surroundings and being wary of those who make you feel uncomfortable, and the biggest step is to be vocal and report suspicious activity. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a government-run organization that is open 24/7 and, according to Nunez, is equipped to “help people find local resources as well as help people process with that moment.” The Willow, Nunez said, is available to everybody, and can assist with situations of human trafficking, domestic violence, or any that is generally unhealthy or dangerous. “In 2015, there were 482 victims of human trafficking statewide in Kansas, and in that year the Willow Domestic Violence Center served 42 survivors here in Lawrence specifically,” Nunez said. Nunez said the Willow has several programs including a court advocacy program, a shelter for sur-
vivors, an unemployment center program and several advocates and volunteers. Even prior to the arrests in Lawrence, Nunez and other Willow advocates have worked to educate on noticing human trafficking, combating it and bringing community partners together to work
against it as a whole. “One of the things that’s making a difference now and will continue to make a difference is a lot of education in communities,” Nunez said. “Especially with first responders and police.”
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Tweet: PIKE to take over AGD house
TIANNA WITMER @tiannajwitmer
Pi Kappa Alpha announced Friday that, beginning next fall, the fraternity will move into the former Alpha Gamma Delta house, according to a tweet sent out by the fraternity Friday afternoon. The house is located at the intersection of Indiana and 11th streets near the Oread. The tweet state, “PIKE re-chartered at KU in the spring of 2016, since then we have had tremendous
success. However, the one piece that was always missing from our brotherhood was a place to call home. Thanks to the hard work of all our 114 brothers, we can finally announce that we have a home!!” Earlier this year, the University’s Alpha Gamma Delta chapter was closed by the sorority’s international council due to nsufficient membership recruitment rates, according to a press release shared with the Kansan in August. Members of the sorority who are living in the house this
semester are permitted to stay through the end of the academic year, but all freshman who rushed the sorority were released. The PIKE fraternity, which started back up at the University in October 2014, had not yet acquired a house since returning to campus. The fraternity’s return to the University came after they temporarily shut down for four years due to low membership and involvement. According to the tweet, members are looking forward to having a physical
location. The Kansan reached out to PIKE, Alpha Gamma Delta and the Interfraternity Council for comment. None of the entities responded by time of publication. This article will be updated as more information becomes available. Editor’s Note: Associate News Editor Emily Wellborn is a former member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She was not involved in the reporting or editing of this story.
Kansan file photo The former Alpha Gamma Delta sorority house, located on Indiana Street near the Oread.
Lawrence residents weigh in on pipeline spill
HAILEY DIXON @_hailey_dixon “It’s troubling, it’s disappointing, it’s upsetting news. But on the other hand, it’s not unexpected.” Haskell Indian Nations University Professor Eric Anderson said this about the recent Keystone Pipeline spillage that has affected states such as South Dakota. According to a New York Times article, 210,000 gallons of Canadian crude oil
leaked from the Keystone Pipeline onto a South Dakota grassland, and is also threatening water sources. “People can’t drink oil,” Anderson said. AccuWeather reported on Tuesday that the pipeline leaked more than the predicted amount and USA Today reported that oil shipments resumed the same day, but individuals are still concerned about the Keystone Pipeline and pipelines in general. As other University
students visited Standing Rock last year, Michaela Tracey, a freshman from Fort Defiance, Arizona, said she and her grandfather visited Standing Rock during the same time period as several Native Americans, water protectors and other individuals protested the pipeline that recently leaked. She said she visited Standing Rock because of her concern of the threat to clean drinking resources for the residents near the pipeline.
“I’m not trying to be a doomsday prophet or something, but I think we really have to wrap our arms around this problem, together, in order to come up with some viable solutions,” said Anderson, who is a Native American within the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. “We’re not going to be able to drill our way out of these problems.” Tracey said a step to move forward to protect water resources and the land is to listen to more Na-
tive Americans and Indigenous people. “The way I see it, we are going through so much trouble to gather the oil that we want to use for industrial purposes,” said Tracey, who is a Native American within the Navajo Tribe. “There’s definitely other options we can use.” Tracey and Anderson both said it would be best to strengthen relationships with Native Americans and indigenous people as well to move forward in a posi-
tive direction. “I’m just thinking it occurs so often, and they keep occurring,” Tracey said. “Obviously, the industry is doing something wrong.” Anderson said going forward if these pipeline spillages continue, there may not be a way to sustain humans for years to come. “In the end, the Earth is going to be just fine, but it may not be able to support human life if we continue down this road,” Anderson said.
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Khaliq: End ‘model minority’ myth
In not including Asians in its diversity and inclusion planning, KU perpetuates harmful stereotypes
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AROOG KHALIQ @aroogk23 Two weeks ago, at an event put on by the South Asian Student Association, social work professor Mahasweta Banerjee discussed the troubling exclusion of Asian students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ plan for increasing diversity, equity and inclusion. Drafted in 2016, this plan sought to support students from diverse backgrounds and enhance equity in educational experiences for students of minoritized groups, but this lofty goal does not include Asian students, as Banerjee discussed in her talk and the discussion that ensued. This strange exclusion is a result of the insidious prevalence of the model minority myth in the American higher education system, which negatively impacts Asian students on campus in myriad ways. The reasoning behind CLAS’ decision to exclude Asian students from their goal to increase recruitment of faculty, staff, administration and students from underrepresented backgrounds is convoluted. The plan notes that while “other demographic groups [are] ... historically minoritized, [they] have achieved nu-
merical overrepresentation among students, faculty, and staff.” This statement is troubling when examined with the statistics. According to the Office of Institutional Research and Planning, as of the 2016-17 school year, 4.4 percent of students at the University were Asian. Two groups that CLAS (correctly) identifies as historically minoritized are Black and Hispanic students, who were 4.3 percent and 6.8 percent of the student body, respectively, in the 2016-17 school year. In Kansas, Asians made up 3 percent of the population, Blacks 6.2 percent, and Hispanics 11.6 percent. Presumably, CLAS believes that Asian students are the first of these three groups to experience representation proportional to their population, but statistics on the demographic from the U.S. Census do not include data on age. Without knowledge of how many college-aged or nearly college-aged Kansans are represented in each minority group, there is no proper basis for statistical comparison, and thus no real reason to ignore Asian students’ minority status. The negative impacts of this exclusion should not be discounted. The lack of prioritization of Asian students
Emailing a professor to figure out where my grade stands is the scariest thing ever I haven’t seen my roommate for days... like I know he’s in the house... but he eludes me every time I’m there “I accidentally did meth” “Was it fun?” “NO”
These rooms are located sparsely around campus, and none are reasonably close to Daisy Hill residence halls. Of the reflection rooms available on campus, only the room in the Union has a door that can be locked to give the user privacy while they pray. These factors result in students praying in cramped dorm rooms because the rooms meant for prayer are not easily accessible. Like the issues with residence hall codes and dining hall options, the presence of few and flawed reflection rooms makes the campus less inviting to Asian students (as well as students with similar needs from other parts of the world). The exclusion of Asian students from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan and its various adverse effects is a direct result of the model minority myth, which suggests that Asians are the new “whites” in America as a result of their boosted economic standing in compari-
son to other racial groups. This belief is a result of generalization and utterly discounts the continued presence of anti-Asian racism in its various forms in America. Perhaps worse, it negatively impacts the Asian groups that do not have a relatively high annual income, such as Cambodian Americans, of whom fewer than 15 percent have bachelor’s degrees or higher, and 23.9 percent live in poverty. To allow the idea that Asians have somehow “beat” racism through educational or economic triumph ignores the Asian American groups for whom this is not a reality and suppresses their ability to better their quality of life. To make the University a truly equitable environment for all minoritized groups, Asian students must be included in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
Aroog Khaliq is a freshman from Overland Park studying psychology and English.
Kansan file photo Strong Hall houses the University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Shondell: KC economy needs innovation
Whenever I order delivery, I get an indescribable sense of anticipation Seeing a thin squirrel right before winter is a little upsetting :(
affects various areas of their undergraduate experience. By far the most discussed topic at the Mic Drop event put on by SASA was dining hall food. While no one expects haute cuisine from Mrs. E’s, the number of vegetarian and halal options available for Hindu and Muslim students, respectively, are scant. These options are often listed on menus and then mysteriously “run out” despite the lack of traffic at their stations. This results in many students with dietary restrictions consuming unhealthy options instead, but how long can freshmen really live on a rotating diet of pizza, pasta and fries? A final significant issue is the approach to campus reflection rooms, which are not nearly as accessible as they are meant to be. These rooms are used predominantly by Muslim students, but students of other faiths that are practiced in Asian countries (such as Hinduism, Sikhism, etc.) and beyond use them as spaces for prayer and meditation.
JOSEPH SHONDELL @jshondy Kansas City is a rapidly growing city. The metro area that includes the Kansas and Missouri side now boasts over 2 million people, according to Data USA. While that number climbs, the city needs to find new ways to revitalize certain areas and keep Kansas City in a boomtown type state. The city thrives off energy and new ideas. The city was overcome with emotion when the airport remodel was approved after an overwhelming amount of Kansas City voters passed the
new order. The single terminal airport is a catalyst for what Kansas City still needs to strive for. The airport is a long time coming for Kansas Citians, and it may offer a window for the redevelopment of other problems in the metro. Infrastructure issues are starting to show in the metro area. Roads and highways are usually well maintained, but problems with bridges and snow preparedness need more funding to move toward the future. Tackling these problems in an environmentally conscious way will be the solution.
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KC Power and Light is already installing solar panels around the city and focusing efforts toward a cleaner city. The recent Environmental Protection Agency air quality assessment of Kansas City, Kansas, was vital to see how to move forward in a green way. Public transportation must be addressed as a major infrastructure issue. The streetcar was a viable option for transportation, but it only circles downtown and the recent vote to extend its tracks was voted down. The solution has to be high-efficiency light rail. A system like a subway in Washington D.C. is a solid model because it supports a large metro area. Public transportation will cut down on emissions from cars and provide less downtown congestion on highways. Low-cost housing must be addressed in Kansas City. With a high crime rate and not much opportunity on
the east side of town, the city should move forward in creating apartments, houses and condos while also redeveloping the area with storefronts and businesses. Kansas City must continue to find innovative ways to bolster its small market economy. Our sports teams must make more deals to increase spending on better players. When teams win, the city makes a lot of money and people generally become happier. Additionally, moving the Royals to a downtown stadium by 2030 should be a goal set by the city. Most big sports towns boast impressive downtown stadiums. It is time for the Royals to plan a stadium by the River Market. Districts like the Crossroads must remain ahead of the game when it comes to art and music. Small markets operate well on the notion of never slowing down but always innovating.
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Downtown is keeping the face of many buildings but drastically renovating the insides. Keeping old buildings but changing what is inside becomes a cost-effective way to address the aging interiors of many buildings in the metro. The story of Kansas City becoming a Midwestern hub for art, food and culture relies on the continued development of downtown and the metro area. It is a city with bounds of potential — a lot of it untapped. Post-2008, the city has seen an uptake on living conditions and the economy, but it cannot sit back now and slack because the next 20 years are when Kansas City will make it or break it.
Joseph Shondell is a sophomore from Roeland Park studying journalism and environmental studies.
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Illustrating history
KU alumnus and animator Tim McCabe recently rediscovered his grandfather’s Korean War stories and reimagined them as a short film
This still from alumnus Tim McCabe’s animated short film shows McCabe’s grandfather in a fighter plane during the Korean War.
NICK BAKER @NMBaker In April 2015, University alumnus and illustrator Tim McCabe came into possession of an old shoebox full of medals and a moth-eaten photo album. The contents of the box told a story out of the “Forgotten War,” involving a heroic escape after being shot down behind enemy lines. Learning of the escape was not new for McCabe; he had heard the story about his grandfather growing up, but now feared that the story may also join the ranks of the forgotten as it sat in that decaying shoebox. Using his illustrative talents, McCabe transformed his grandfather’s incredible story into an animated film where it can continue to be appreciated for the coming ages. “The Korean War is sometimes called the ‘forgotten War’ and certainly this story was almost lost in our family, so I thought I’d try and take it and move it into a new form,” McCabe said. “I really felt very passionate on how I could explore and make a real film out of it. I really wanted to see, now that we are in this day and age, what it would take to recreate it, and if
there was any way I could have a part in that.” McCabe, a 2000 graduate, has been illustrating professionally for nearly 20 years, but took on this project as a way to tell a story for his family and later generations. “I just felt like it would be a nice thing for my family and a personal project. When something is a personal project, if you don’t give it 100 percent, that is on you and you can take it really wherever you want,”
“When something is a personal project, if you don’t give it 100 percent, that is on you and you can take it really wherever you want.” Tim McCabe illustrator
McCabe said. For McCabe, telling the story as accurately as possible was imperative to his goal. The report gave a clear picture of what happened, but kept strictly to facts. Il-
lustrating required McCabe and a few of his friends to become historians in order to paint an accurate picture. “We started looking at it almost like it was some-
thing to solve and learn about, and for me I needed that because I knew if I was going to start illustrating it was going to need to be something of detail. I wanted to get as much right as I could,” McCabe said. The KU Alumni Association displayed McCabe’s video on its site in appreciation for this past Veterans Day. “We were thrilled to showcase Tim’s artistic talent, and it was a wonderful story to share with alum-
In this screenshot from alumnus Tim McCabe’s short film, American fighter jets fire warning bursts.
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ni for Veterans Day. The piece even prompted other alumni to contact us and share similar stories about veterans in their families,” said David Johnston, vice president of marketing and digital media at the Alumni Association. Tim will continue to pursue creating personal projects for family and friends, including creating “Star Wars” episode 7.5 starring his children and creating an illustrated tale leading up to his proposal to his wife.
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GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) More income is possible today and tomorrow. Here’s where you start making profits. Stick to your budget to maximize them. Self-discipline pays off.
LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Begin a two-day philosophical phase. It’s easier to finish old projects. Private self-examination delivers valuable results. Slow down and contemplate your past and future.
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Shaw: QB changes don’t equal success BRADEN SHAW @bradenshaw4real
Sometimes, change is a good thing. Shaking things up can spark new success, especially when it comes to the NFL. There have been great examples of teams switching up at the quarterback position leading to great success, most notably Super Bowl wins. The first couple that come to mind are Tom Brady for Drew Bledsoe in 2001 and Aaron Rodgers for Brett Favre in 2008. Both switches led to Lombardi trophies for the Patriots and Packers, respectively. However, sometimes wanting to change things up is just code for impatience and not seeing the bigger picture. Fans in Kansas City want to replace Alex Smith with the hot new thing, Patrick Mahomes II. The New York Giants inexplicably want to replace Eli Manning with unproven Geno Smith. Neither move makes sense and just comes down to the dreaded mantra of “What have you done for me lately?” Let’s start with Alex Smith. Smith has been nothing short of excellent for the Chiefs. Since 2013, the year that both Smith and coach Andy Reid came to Kansas City, the Chiefs have gone 49-26 with three playoff appearances. Simply put, from the get-go the Chiefs have become contenders year in and year out with Reid and Smith at the helm.
Associated Press New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) walks off the field after a 2010 loss to the Washington Redskins. The Giants changed quarterbacks Sunday for first time in more than 13 years. Also, Smith doesn’t lose you games. He didn’t lose either of the last two games against the Steelers. That was more due to Eric Fisher’s inability to block James Harrison and the run defense’s ineptitude when it comes to stopping Le’Veon Bell. He also wasn’t the reason the Chiefs lost to the Colts in 2013. He had the game of his life, going 30 of 46 with 378 passing yards and four touchdowns. Kendrick Lewis couldn’t stop T.Y. Hilton and ultimately helped the Chiefs defense give up a 28-point lead in the fourth quarter. Even in this season, through the first five games, Smith looked like
an MVP-caliber player. He was scorching defenses and taking chances downfield that nobody had seen Smith take. The team was rolling and beating quality teams at that. Now that the team is struggling, going 1-6 in its last seven, everybody wants to jump ship. Sure, Smith, for the first time in his career as a Chief, has seemingly lost the team some games. The Dallas and Buffalo games did show some flaws in Smith’s game. He just wasn’t making throws, even the infamous check downs. Because of all that, the controversy between Smith and Mahomes persists. I’ve
even heard the two compared as cars, with Mahomes being the shiny, new Lamborghini and Smith being a Prius. However, the team is behind Smith. When a team is leading the division and at the very least in playoff contention, you don’t want to lose the locker room. Also, Mahomes is unproven and isn’t even taking the necessary reps in practice to start. Sure, he has a rocket launcher for an arm, but he hasn’t truly been tested. Going with Mahomes now shows that Reid and company are packing it in for 2017 and looking toward next year. Mahomes will more than
likely be the 2018 starter, but pump the brakes on replacing the tried-and-true Smith. As far as the Giants go, their situation is objectively idiotic. Sure, the Giants are eliminated from playoff contention with a record of 2-9, and Eli Manning hasn’t been great, but he has been serviceable with 2,411 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, a 62.5 completion percentage and an 84.1 passer rating. Keep in mind, that is mostly without Brandon Marshall, Larry Donnell, Sterling Shepard, Rashad Jennings and Odell Beckham Jr. The rest of the team has
been abysmal, mostly due to a terrible coaching staff led by coach Ben McAdoo. Manning has never gotten a fair shake when it comes to people thinking how good he is. There always seems to be a qualifier when it comes to his accomplishments. Sure, he has two Super Bowl rings, but that’s because “he had great defenses.” Of course, Eli will have the last laugh when he’s enshrined in Canton, Ohio. To even think, though, to bench him for Geno Smith is absurd. Smith hasn’t done anything worthwhile in his NFL career after going up in flames with the Jets. Manning is still performing at a respectable level without his top targets, but instead is used as the scapegoat for a terrible team. Manning may go to another team, which will hopefully give him a nice finish to his career. He can still play and perform at a high level. If the Giants can’t see that, then it is their loss. These are two tales of teams that are in turmoil at the moment. They are looking for answers and, whether it be rabid fans or the head coach/upper management, want to make a change at quarterback. Sometimes there might be bigger problems on struggling teams than their quarterback who has won game after game for their franchise.
Football’s Daniel Wise named to All-Big 12 first team
MICHAEL SWAIN @mswain97 Kansas junior defensive lineman Daniel Wise was recognized for his season by the Big 12 coaches Thursday as he received All-Big 12 first team honors. Seven other Jayhawks received honors. Wise led the Jayhawks in sacks with six solo and one assisted. He finished fourth in the conference. In addition, Wise registered 17 tackles for loss and 53 total tackles. This is Wise’s first time being honored by the Big 12. Redshirt junior linebacker Joe Dineen Jr., junior defensive lineman Dorance Armstrong Jr. and senior tight end Ben Johnson were all selected to the second team. Dineen led the conference in tackles and finished 25 tackles ahead of the next player.
Missy Minear/KANSAN Junior defensive end Dorance Armstrong Jr. and junior defensive tackle Daniel Wise tackle Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield on Nov. 18. Armstrong finished the season with 63 total tackles, one-and-a-half sacks along with three forced fumbles. Johnson caught 30 passes for 363 yards and one touchdown. Junior wide receiver Steven Sims Jr., sophomore offensive lineman Hakeem Adeniji, sophomore safety Bryce Torneden and redshirt
junior kicker Gabriel Rui were all honorable mentions. Torneden finished third on the Kansas defense in tackles (61), and he had one sack and five tackles for loss. Rui had a standout season for Kansas, making 17 of 20 field goals
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Graham drops 35 in win over Syracuse
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Syracuse center Pascal Chukwu may look back on Saturday night’s game against Kansas and rue a collection of missed opportunities. The 7-foot-2 junior was called for a technical foul with just over five minutes in the first half after botching a dunk. As the ball rolled away, Chukwu hung from the basket helpless as the referee blew his whistle. The miss and technical foul was indicative of a sloppy night of basketball, as well as a demoralizing moment for the Orange as Kansas outscored them 22-7 in the final seven minutes of the first half. In a low-scoring affair, Kansas broke through Syracuse’s famous 2-3 zone defense to win 76-60 at the Hoophall Miami Invitational inside AmericanAirlines Arena. Although the game clock seemed to fly by quickly, both teams came out uncharacteristically slow. In part to Syracuse’s stellar early-game defense, as well as poor shooting and a plethora of turnovers from both teams, the game was tied at 9-9 nine minutes into the game. Kansas suffered from
early foul trouble to its centers coming up against Chukwu, with sophomores Udoka Azubuike and Mitch Lightfoot earning two early fouls. Senior Clay Young came into the game and showed grit and defensive energy for the Jayhawks, earning nine first half minutes. Finding himself on the inside of Syracuse’s zone, Young kicked the ball out to senior guard Svi Mykhailiuk in the corner with just under seven minutes left in the first half. Mykhailiuk sunk the three-pointer to kickstart what would become a 22-7 run for the Jayhawks to close out the half. The run also saw senior guard Devonte Graham heat up. Graham scored 16 points in the first half, with 14 of those coming in the final seven minutes. Despite the blistering finish to the half, Kansas still shot just 48 percent from the field. Syracuse may have stood a chance too, if it didn’t shoot just 21.7 percent in the first half and 32.1 percent at the final whistle. The run continued into the second half, as the Jayhawks went on a 6-0 run in just 82 seconds to start the second half and increase their lead to 41-21. Syracuse struggled to
keep up with the Kansas guards, as Graham finished the game with 35 points, as well as a further 20 from junior Lagerald Vick. And when Kansas wasn’t shooting hot from beyond the arc in the second half, it found an alternative way to beat the Orange’s 2-3 zone. With plenty of backdoor cuts from Azubuike, Mykhailiuk and even one from redshirt sophomore guard Malik Newman, the Kansas guards had no qualms with sending lobs over the top of the Syracuse defense. While Syracuse’s defense was busy guarding the high post, Kansas’ taller players benefitted from the space behind and converted several alley-oops. Down by 10 points with 3:30 remaining, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim finally abandoned the 2-3 zone, instead opting to go with a high press. His change was unable to inspire change, as the Jayhawks eventually went on to win by 16. Knocking off the previously undefeated Orange, Kansas now moves to 7-0 on the season. The Jayhawks next face off against Washington at the Sprint Center in Kansas City on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Associated Press Senior guard Devonte’ Graham drives as Syracuse’s Oshae Brissett attempts to block his path at the Miami Invitational tournament on Saturday.
KU volleyball season cut short in heartbreaker
ANDREW ROSENTHAL @Rosentrotter WICHITA – If one thing is for sure, sophomore libero Allie Nelson was sick and tired of seeing the Missouri Tigers score. In the third set, Nelson saw for a ball that was making its way over the bench. Startled, but amazed by her effort, her coaches got out of the way. With her head facing the floor, balancing on a chair with her feet in the air, Nelson somehow saved the ball from going out of bounds. Nelson finished the match leading all players with 28 digs, each and every one needing more effort than the previous. And for as much effort she gave on the play, her teammates struggled to match it. Not a single player on the Jayhawks’ front row finished hitting above .300 on the match. The seniors that brought the program up were getting singled out.
“It’s difficult anytime you want to keep playing and keep coaching these guys, we wanted to play longer,” coach Ray Bechard said. In the first round of the NCAA tournament, Missouri (21-11) took down Kansas in five sets (23-25, 25-15, 25-15, 10-15), putting an end to a stellar season. The Jayhawks concluded their season with a 22-8 record, now dropping their second match in a row. With its win over Kansas, Missouri has now won nine out of its last 11 matches. The Tigers’ only two losses came against second-seeded Florida. “It’s not like we played a team that wasn’t playing very well,” Bechard said. “They figured out, system-wise what they needed to do to be successful tonight.” It felt like the state of Kansas was on the Jayhawks’ back. Fans at Charles Koch Arena there to
support the Wichita State Shockers would cheer after a Kansas point. Well before their home team’s match, the stadium with a capacity of 10,500 was nearly full. And as senior Tori Miller returned a ball that went wide for an attacking error, Missouri won this leg of the still living Border War. Shocker fans were excited to see their team head out for the match against Radford, but they were not pleased to see the other team in black and yellow get a win in their home state. When the match began, the Jayhawks couldn’t
establish their play. They were playing slow and sloppy. The atmosphere and hype led up to this point, and the Jayhawks could feel the energy. Against the sixth-ranked team in the nation in blocking, Kansas ended the match on top of what the Tigers are known for. Kansas tallied 10 team blocks compared to Missouri’s seven. Kansas traded sets that finished 25-15 with Missouri, taking the second and dropping the third. Initially down 8-4 to the Tigers, the Jayhawks tied the match up at nine. Kansas ended
up taking the set on a 7-3 run highlighted by a service ace by senior outside hitter Madison Rigdon, her first of two in the match. It all led up to an intense fifth set. With a fourth-set win, it seemed like Kansas had the momentum it needed — 15 points away from advancing. Unfortunately for Kansas, Missouri felt similarly. Kansas only put down four kills in the fifth set, making six attacking errors on the set off 22 swings. They finished the match attacking their lowest of the day (-.045). All throughout the
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“Definitely the best decision I made to come here and play with these girls. We’ve built this program up and we’ve become a national name.” Ainise Havili senior setter
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match, what the team needed was simple. They needed to hold momentum from the start of a set for a victory. Kansas didn’t do that once, and continued to play a game of catch-up with Missouri. That’s been the story the entire season, and the seniors who brought the program up in four years couldn’t hold back their tears. Walking into the media room, senior right side hitter Kelsie Payne noticed the names of senior setter Ainise Havili and senior outside hitter Madison Rigdon on the table. “Do I still got to be here?” Payne said through tears. Catching their breath, the seniors reflected on their time as Jayhawks. “Definitely the best decision I made to come here and play with these girls,” Havili said. “We’ve built this program up and we’ve become a national name.” “I don’t regret a single day,” Payne said. “I know that especially tonight, the past four years we always played for each other, and wanted the best for each other, and just grown as people as athletes.”