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A blurb on herbs . . . 12 15 . . . All jazzed up for 18th and Vine

Vol.2 Issue 28. 04.21.05 Vol.2

Editors Note
I came to the University of Kansas my junior year as a transfer student, convinced that everyone but me knew all the dirty tricks of campus. I thought perhaps freshmen had secret meetings in their dorm rooms discussing which parking lots were never full, how many times you needed to pound on certain vending machines to get free soda and which classes you could take and never have to show up. I remember being really pissed off during the last week of one of my Spanish classes when I overheard some students talking about a Web site theyd found on Blackboard that had had the correct answers to the majority of the homework wed done during the semester. I had been sweating it out the oldfashioned way, actually doing all the verb conjugations myself. Parking lot lurking was also a novel concept for me. The first time someone slowly drove behind me when I was walking to my car, I thought they wanted to give me a ride home. Well, were here to give you a few more sly tips to use to your advantage. On page 17, Lynn Hamilton tells you how to pass Western Civ without doing any of the assigned reading and gives you an almost failproof way to score a parking spot. Because we here at Jayplay think lessons in corruption are as important as anything you could learn in class. Misty Huber, editor

Inside
3 Weekly choice 4 Bitea novel idea: Use your kitchen to store food Heres 6 Notice
The people who make campus beautiful Overreacting girlfriends & flabby gestures Meet the parents, for real

The Jayplayers//
EDITOR AKA QUEEN BEE
Misty Huber

ASSOCIATE EDITOR HATES TAGLINES

Liz Beggs

CLERK GETS AROUND TOWN

Meredith Desmond

DESIGNERS MAKE PRETTY PAGES

Emily Homer Joshua Kendall

BITE ALWAYS HAS THE MUNCHIES

Britta Florman Maha Masud Anja Winikka

CONTACT WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR PROBLEMS

Ashley Doyle Samara Nazir Erin Shipps

MANUAL IS ACTUALLY USEFUL

Donovan Atkinson Leigh Ann Foskey Lynn Hamilton

8 Bitch+Moan 10 Contact 12 Feature 15 Venue

NOTICE TAKES NOTE OF IT

Robert Perkins Paige Worthy

VENUE HAS THE BOOZE AND THE BEAT

Chris Brown Mandy Hendrix Ashley Michaels

COPY EDITOR GRAMMAR GROUCH

John Scheirman

Herbal excellence All that jazz in KC Guide to scheming through school

CREATIVE CONSULTANT KNOWS A LOT

Carol Holstead
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17 Manual 23 Speak

18 Movies, Music, Games

The Amityville Horror, Hot Hot Heat, Jade Empire
The mystical powers of spandex shorts

mhuber@kansan.com

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Thurs 4/21
LADA Salon and Spa Fashion Show, The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts, 6 to 10 p.m., 18+ AZONE, The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N 2ND St., 9 p.m., all ages Lecture: Tomar Garb on The Body in Time: Degas and the Dance, Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St., 5:30 p.m., all ages, free Bixby Lane, The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway St, Kansas City, Mo., 9:30 p.m., 18+ Walking Bicycles/This Is My Condition, Jackpot Saloon, 943 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 18+, $2
Courtesy of www.hiponline.com Corey Stevens Papa Roach Courtesy of wordlyremains.com

Mon 4/25
Moby/Buck 65, The Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., 6 p.m., all ages, $25
From Ashes Rise Pretense/Mr. Lift/The PerceptionCourtesy of www.rastafaritoday.com ists, Jackpot Saloon, 943 MassaReverend Horton Heat

chusetts St., 10 p.m., 18+, $4

Devil Doll/Fetish Troupes, Daveys Uptown, 3402 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., 9 p.m., 21+. $8 Gogal Bordello The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire, 8 p.m., 18+, free
Damien Marley

Far From Finished/Brass Knuckle Choir/Circle of Trust, El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., 7 p.m., all ages Michael Tolcher, Gaslight Tavern, 317 N. Second St., 8 p.m., 21+

Corey Stevens, Grand Emporium, 3832 Main, Kansas City, Mo., 8:30 p.m., 21+, $15 Gryphyn/Ten Till Blue, Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 21+, $3
Courtesy of images.chron.com

Tues 4/26
Papa Roach, The Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Mo., 8 p.m., all ages Gong Show Karaoke w/ Frenchie Lamar, Jackpot Saloon, 943 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 18+, $2 Broken Teeth (lead singer from Dangerous Toys) and Filthy Jim, The Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 21+, $2 Chris Stamey/Arthur Dodge, The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire, 8 p.m., 18+, $7 over 21, $8 under 21

Meet the Fockers, Woodruff Auditorium, 7 p.m., all ages, $2 or free with SUA Movie Card Will Hoge/Buffalo Saints, The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire, 8 p.m., 18+, $6 over 21, $7 under 21

B uddy L u s h P h e n o m e n o n / Boogenmod/The Ramalamas/ The Smashstones, Daveys Uptown, 3402 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., 9:30 p.m., 21+, $6 Julia Peterson and the Breaks/Red Guitar, The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire, 8 p.m., 18+, $5 if over 21, $7 if under 21 From Ashes Rise/Colesium/The Observers/Iron Guts Kelly, El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo., 7 p.m., all ages, $8 Dean Evans Band / Abientot / Foestt / Sized Up, Boobie Trap Bar, 1417 SW Sixth St., Topeka, 9 p.m., all ages, $5 over 21, $6 under 21 Friday Gallery Walk, Downtown Lawrence, 7 p.m., all ages, free

Moby

Q and not U/The Apes/Food for Animals/Manhunter , Jackpot Saloon, 943 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., all ages, $8 The Shams, RPG and Street Urchins, The Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 21+, $2 Sounds Good, Kansas Union, noon, all ages Ad Astra Per Aspera/Aphasia/Aeolian/Black Christmas, The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire, 8 p.m., 18+, $3 over 21, $5 under 21

Fri 4/22
Apollo 13, The Gaslight Tavern, 317 N 2ND St., 10 p.m., all ages The Upside/The Feds, The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway St, Kansas City, Mo., 9 p.m., 18+ Magnolia Electric Co./Minus Story, Jackpot Saloon, 943 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 18+, $5 Shotgun Idols, Honey Baby and The Rather Nots, The Brick, 1727 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo., 10:30 p.m., 21+, $5 to $10 Helping Phriendly Band, Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 21+, $4

Wed 4/27
And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts, 8 p.m., all ages, $13.50 Zombi/Black Christmas, Jackpot Saloon, 943 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 18+, $3 Reverend Horton Heat/ Supersuckers/Murphys Law, The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire, 8 p.m., 18+, $17 to $19 Damien Marley and Stephen Marley, Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., all ages, $16.50 for advance tickets, $18 day of event Aaron Traffas, Harbour Lights, 1031 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 21+, $2

Sun 4/24
Poor Miners Union, Jackpot Saloon, 943 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 18+, $2 Cosmic Egg, Harbour Lights, 1031 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., 21+, $2

Sat 4/23
Iron and Wine, The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts, 6:30 p.m., all ages, $14

For a complete list of events, visit www.kansan.com If you would like to add an event, e-mail mdesmond@kansan.com 04.21.05 Jayplay

weekly choice

Tips for storing fresh fruit

from Nancy OConnor, director of education and outreach at the Merc.

If grocery shopping has got you down, and you feel like you never have anything to eat, here are some tips to keep your kitchen crammed with good stuff.

Stockedkitchen
By Maha Masud, Jayplay writer

Take the apples out of the bag immediately after coming home from the store and refrigerate them. If they are sealed up with one bad apple, you know the saying. Oranges should also be refrigerated. Separate vegetables and fruit in the refrigerator; they function differently and have different needs. Once a week, open the produce drawer, clean it and rotate the fruit. This also helps you remember what you have, so its a money-saver because you dont buy more than you need.

home is great for a lot of reasons. You can see the family, you can do some laundry and of course you can dig into some home cooking. The supply of good food at home seems endless. A college kitchen isnt quite as bountiful, but the key to getting that kitchen full of food you want to eat is shopping smart. Ideally you want your own kitchen filled with appetizing edibles so you can whip up something at any time, for you or for some friends. Realistically, students time and money budgets dont always allow for buying expensive, tasty food. Navigating the aisles of a grocery store can be an overwhelming experience that leaves you with a lot of food you probably wont eat and less money in your pocket. The dizzying selection of food can be a distraction, so you end up buying things you dont really need at the time. David Ziser, Wichita junior, wants to have better food around his place for when he decides to cook a meal. He doesnt really know what to get at grocery stores and often ends up with more than he needs or things he doesnt need. Sometimes I have to be careful because there is so much stuff I want to get, but I have to watch my money, Ziser says. Because he doesnt have the luxury of time or money to buy everything he wants, he says that the food he usually buys already looks like it will when he eats it and requires minimal preparation. Grocery Shopping 101 Using common, inexpensive ingredients is something that Dave Lieberman says is a must when making food at home.

Going

Photo illustration by Kit Leffler

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He is the host of the show Good Deal with Dave Lieberman on the Food Network, and also the author of the cookbook Young and Hungry: More Than 100 Recipes for Cooking Fresh and Affordable Food. He uses his experiences from college to come up with ways to get more bang for your buck when it comes to preparing food and has some advice on what to keep around your place. The key, he says, is to have a well-stocked kitchen. That starts in the grocery store. Lieberman says when you enter the grocery store, first look around to see whats fresh and whats on sale. Then he says to find long-life staple foods, which are essential because they prepare a kitchen for any situation, from getting a craving for Chinese stir-fry to making a meal for friends that randomly drop by. In his book he lists items such as pasta, rice, canned chopped tomatoes, white and brown sugar and different types of broth. Before you lose your focus, Lieberman suggests concentrating on the fresh produce and meat section, because those

items will usually cost you the most. One tip he gives is to look for chicken with the skin on and bone in. He says this kind is tasty, inexpensive and works perfectly in his recipe for roast chicken. Finding fruit Munching on fruit is a great healthy snack, so store some in your kitchen. It will not only benefit your body, but also your tongue and your friends will thank you when you make fruit salads, smoothies or parfaits with it. Choosing fresh fruit is difficult for many students, and that should be included in everyones kitchen, says Nancy OConnor, director of education and outreach at the Community Mercantile, 901 Iowa St. Ziser says he doesnt put too much thought into buying fresh fruit because he assumes its too expensive. Why buy it when I can get 16 ounces of frozen strawberry goodness for $1.50? he says. OConner says to buy the best fruit, take the time to browse the produce section and not base your purchases solely on

price. She says the best option is seasonal fruit because its both easy on the pocket and pleasing to the palette. Big bags of Red Delicious apples beckon customers with promises of bargains, but dont be fooled. OConnor says that these are not the most delicious apples, and suggests students try varieties that they havent had before, such as Fuji and Pink Lady. These are in season now, as are pears, oranges and berries. Another way to save money on fruit, OConnor says, is to only buy what you can eat and not waste any. Next time you go to the grocery store, take the time to look around and see what it has to offer. Buy the basics, but dont be afraid to explore. You might not recreate your parents kitchen exactly, but youll come out with food that you can enjoy, and your friends will, too. Contact writer at: mmasud@kansan.com

Super-short supper
Broccoli and Artichoke Casserole
14-ounce can of artichoke hearts 1/2 cup butter 8 ounces cream cheese (soft) 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 16-ounce package of frozen broccoli florets 1 package of saltines, crumbled salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
Image courtesy of www.micheletopor.com

Set the oven to 350 degrees and grease a casserole dish with butter. Drain and quarter the artichoke hearts and place them in the bottom of a dish. Combine the butter, cream cheese and lemon juice. Add cooked broccoli and pour the mixture over artichokes. Top with crumbs and bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.

Britta Florman
Source: www.quick-dinner-recipes.net

Stat

Vermont Street BBQ 728 Massachusetts St.

Food type: If youre looking for some serious barbecue taste, this is your place. Order the large turkey leg la carte ($5.95) and youll find it covers the entire plate. Entrees come with a choice of two sides, such as a bowl of creamy potato salad or spicy baked beans, plus pickles and bread. Its enough to satisfy even the biggest stomach. Price Range: Appetizers such as smoked chicken wings and onion rings are $3 to $6. The la carte menu ranges in price from the Small Sandwich ($4.95) to the full slab spare ($13.50). Entrees range in price from $6.50 to $14.95. If you happen to be out with a group, the family specials are a deal: the small ($24.95) feeds four to six people, and the large ($55.95) feeds up to 10. Attire requirements: Casual. Date-worthiness: Not the greatest. The wood floors and paneling allow voices to travel, so its a little loud. Booze availability: Theyve got domestics and premiums in bottles and on tap. Pabst Blue Ribbon from the can is $1.50. Theres also wine, margaritas and smoked Bloody Marys, all $4.50 each.

Anja Winekka

Green trucks, green thumbs

By Paige Worthy, Jayplay writer

Spring comes to life on campus

Every spring, students at the University of Kansas weave around maintenance trucks that hop over the curbs onto the packed sidewalks. Uniformed workers armed with garden tools and hoses spill from the trucks doors and scatter to various areas along Jayhawk Boulevard. These are some of the busiest times for Facilities Operations landscaping crews. They work full time throughout the year to keep campus beautiful, but they seem especially busy around the time when students break out their flip-flops and visitors roam campus with the help of backward-walking tour guides. Their labors are now in full bloom. Magnolias and white-blossomed pear trees offer shade and sweet smells. On Fraser lawn, students often study, relax or play Frisbee on the bright green grass. Beds in front of Strong Hall and Smith Hall, as well as around the Chi Omega fountain, are covered with dense blankets of red and yellow tulips. Dave Vander Velde, director of the Universitys nuclear molecular resonance laboratory, takes photographs that he posts on his personal Web site. He says his favorite time of year is during spring, when the tulips are out. He also loves campus just before Commencement, when its especially spiffed up. Photos by Kit Leffler All these landscaping and beautification efforts are part of a landscape master plan, which is part of Chancellor Robert Hemenways vision for campus. Hemenway saw the need to create a plan to preserve Mount Oreads appearance and appeal to students and visitors, says Warren Corman, a University architect who helped draw up

Tulips open up outside of Watson Library Saturday afternoon.

the plan. A beautiful campus is often a huge selling point for prospective students, Corman says. Over the last 40 or 50 years, the campus had gotten kind of worn out from the use of it, with thousands of people here every day. By fall 2000, shortly after Hemenway established the idea, the plan materialized into a $22 million initiative that would depend on monetary gifts from alumni and donors. In 2002, the family of former Chancellor Deane Malott donated a million dollars to build a landscaped entryway into the University at 15th Street and Iowa Street. Otherwise, donations have been slow to start coming in, Corman says, because KU Endowment has been focusing largely on its KU First campaign until only recently. Weve had a lot of offers to buy a few trees, but we havent had any $5 million offers, he says. The master plan has three parts, which will be carried out as more money is given: design, signage and maintenance, says Peg Livingood, a landscape architect who works in the Universitys design and construction management office. The design aspect covers campus development and determines which plants will grow best in certain areas. Livingood, who has expertise in site planning and land use, helps carry out the design aspect. Signage has to do with everything from street signs on campus that help direct students and visitors to larger projects such as the Malott gateway. The maintenance aspect, however, is where Facilities Operations workers come in. They set the master plan into motion, working from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to maintain the appearance of campus. Mike Lang, Facilities Operations landscape manager, was

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hired four years ago as part of the master plan to be the campus horticulturist and oversee grounds maintenance at the University. He says the crews often work overtime, sometimes nine hours a day, just before Commencement, depending on the workload and how much theyve gotten done in advance. In the winter, landscapers work the same hours, doing grounds maintenance, mulching and trimming. He says the work is more worth it when he thinks the community appreciates it. The students are just awesome up here, he says. Tulip beds, like in front of Strong, I can just imagine somebody running through or driving through, but the students and public have been fantastic. There has been very little vandalism. Many students appreciate the campus landscaping for the way it looks. And though the chancellors master plan is all about keeping campus beautiful, the planners and crews who carry it out also have to know a few technical things about the area theyre working with. They have to consider sun exposure, soil type, the grade of the land and the areas climate. Besides being visually appealing, the flowers have to be able to stand up to the many climactic challenges Kansas presents. Tulips, which are planted in red and yellow all over campus, thrive in Lawrences climate. So do forsythia, the bushes that recently exploded into bright yellow flowers on campus. Lang says that planting on campus is a constant cycle that moves with the sea-

sons. Landscapers planted about 14,000 red and yellow tulip bulbs in December bulbs need a few months before they are ready to bloomand as soon as the tulips start dying in mid-spring, theyll plant the summer annuals, which can be anything from red salvia to petunias to marigolds. But before you start looking for summer flowers, try to take in everything spring has to offer. The water lilies and irises will soon be blooming among the weeping willows by Potter Lake, and daffodils are already sprouting up everywhere. If youre graduating in May, breathe it in. Look around at your beautiful surroundings and take the memories with you wherever you wind up. If youre returning to campus, keep an eye out for changes in the future. Corman, the University architect, says the landscape master plan is barely under way, with plans drawn up for a campus-wide pedestrian walkway and the building of more gateways in years to come. Contact writer at:

pworthy@kansan.com

Mowers maneuver through the lawn by Memorial Stadium early Monday morning. Scattered showers passed through the area.

LADIES NIGHT!
NO COVER- LADIES 21+ $1.50 Bottles $1 ANYTHING-SHOTS & MIXERS!
Best Butt Contest! Cash Prizes for winner! FREE Mechanical Bull Rides!

Thursday is

Not to make you all scared, but were eavesdropping on your conversations. Yes, we hear everything. And then we print it. But dont worry if you say something stupid, we wont identify you unless you owe us money or beer.
Girl 1: My roommate doesnt believe in dinosaurs. Girl 2: Really? Girl 1: Yeah she thinks God created fossils. Girl 2: Ive never heard of that before. Girl 1: Yeah, its weird. Girl 1: Everyones looking at it funny. Girl 1: Im like, what? Girl 1: It says, vote no for your fellow homo. Girl 1: What? Girl 1: Last night I went downstairs because I thought I heard someone pounding. Girl 2: Yeah? Girl 1: But nope, it was just the bed slamming against the wall.

Wescoe wit

[Oh, you guys say some of the darndest things. ]

By Jessi Crowder and Chris Tackett

Waist-line wig outs

Q a Q
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My girlfriend overreacts about silly things such as me talking to other girls. How can I let her know its not a big deal and that I love her so it shouldnt matter? Pete, junior Jessi: Your girlfriend most likely has had reason in previous relationships to overreact, which is why she continues to with you. Assuming you werent the one to hurt her, she needs to stop blaming you, and you both need to cultivate a reciprocated trust. Let her know that she is the only girl for you and that you are not whats-hisname and with time, your actions will prove that to her. Be sure to avoid behaviors such as taking calls into other rooms where she cant hear them or exiting IM windows when she enters the room. These seemingly menial things can be easily misconstrued as cheating behavior to an untrusting girl. Good luck! Chris: I once had a girlfriend who over reacted to silly things such as me making out with other girls. Its just kissing baby! I love you! Quite the controller, she was. Does that answer your question? Why do guys in crowded bars always put their hand on a girls lower back whenever theyre trying to walk around us? Dont they know that the last place a girl wants to be touched is where her extra flab is? Erin, junior Jessi: According to my resources, theyre copping a feel if theyre single or merely pushing your butt out of the way so they can get to the nearest exit and outside to phone their girlfriend. It could also be a protective issue of sorts. Since youre female, men want to be more gentle when touching you (regardless of back flab) than when they shove the other guys around. Its not a big deal, but if it bothers you enough, go to the gym. Chris: I got called out for doing this the other night and did not know that was where girls were now storing their extra flab. I had never realized why I was doing it, but as I tried to politely slide between two people to get to the bar, I touched the back of this girl and she flipped. I think some people do it to test the girls reaction. If the subtle touch sparks a smile or a conversation from the girl bonus! But if not, its still better than punching them in the face. When my boyfriend and I argue, he never lets me talk. He ends up feeling better once were done, but I always feel like crap afterward. Any tips on getting my points in? Amelia, freshman Jessi: Does he like food? If he likes food, then give him something big (like an apple) to chew on while you talk. Or you could always tell him (though not when youre fighting) that you would appreciate him even more if he allowed you to voice your opinion on matters. Suggest breathers in which you talk while he listens. Breathers are vital in relationships and also throughout lengthy loving sessions. Chris: Power Point presentations are a nice way to add a little pizzazz. Or giant cards that have important facts on them. For example, if you say, youve treated me like crap for 11 months, then hold up a card that reads 11 months. The emphasis can be toxic! Or you could make sure you get in arguments when youre driving in the car, that way if he wont let you talk you can just pull into a gas station and leave him there. Better yet, leave him out in the middle of nowhere! Hilarious!

Erin Shipps

Five questions
One KU famous, one KU not (yet) famous
about ice cream the best. That was the easiest. One thing I could change about the world inequality. Q: Do you have any unusual hobbies? Landrum: I do a lot of unusual things. I dont know if its a hobby, but I have to watch Jewelry TV before I go to sleep. Even if its just for five minutes, I have to watch it. Tetreault: I like to eat cheese. Is that unusual? Q: Who was the first person you kissed, and when was it? Landrum: Do posters count? (laughing) No. This is so embarrassing. Jeffery Lee. I was like 12, I think. In his clubhouse. With our parents sitting in the living room. Tetreault: My high school boyfriend my freshman year. Robert Perkins

Melva Landrum Minneapolis, Minn. senior and Step Show coordinator

Aubrey Tetreault Oklahoma City fifth-year senior

Q
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Q: Whats your favorite flavor of ice cream? Landrum: Chocolate. Chocolate is my favorite food. Tetreault: Oh, mint chocolate chip. Q: Whats the coolest place youve ever been to? Landrum: I dont know New Orleans. I liked flying in over the river. Tetreault: It wasnt Oklahoma. Ill just be generic and say L.A. Q: Whats the one thing youd change about the world if you could? Landrum: I wouldnt want there to be any prejudice. Tetreault: I liked the first question

Got a burning question? E-mail us at bitch@kansan.com.

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Lovesource
Tricks of the talkin trade
Leil Lowndes provides 92 easy and effective ways to help readers master communication techniques in her pocket-sized book, How to talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships. It not only provides a way to make unforgettable first impressions or phone conversations, but the book also provides tips on what type of body language to give, and how to have confidence at a party. She even uses catchy phrases such as Rubberneck the Room, Be a Copyclass, and Bare Their Hot Button to really help you remember those techniques. So learn to be suave, because relationships begin with just the right introduction or small talk.
Courtesy of www.amazon.com

we met How
Jenny McKee & Asa Collier
Jenny McKee, Basic Skill Instruction in Aerobics instructor and Principles of Nutrition and Health GTA, first met Asa Collier in a coffee shop she was working at. Collier was a friend of McKees sister and her sisters boyfriend and came over the night before Halloween last year to help carve pumpkins. McKee says he kept eating candy one Snickers followed by another. I invited him to a dinner because I was concerned with his eating habits, McKee says. McKees concern paid off because Collier and McKee have been together ever since.

Ashley Doyle

Samara Nazir

Meet the
The dos and donts of meeting your loved ones loved ones
will never forget the first time I met the parents of a former boyfriend. It was our first date and I begged him to ask his parents if we could take their nearly new Mustang on the date. They agreed as long as we stayed on paved roads. We agreed. We ended up going to talk at a spot overlooking the river. Unfortunately, we had to take a gravel road to get there. I remember it so clearly. It was like a tunnel, flanked on either side with high, grassy mounds and

parents
By Erin Shipps, Jayplay writer
Photo illustration by Kit Leffler

trees. He drove so slowly, worried about any rock that might shoot up and hit the car. All of a sudden, a deer came bounding over the hill from the right and smashed right into the front of the car. In order to avoid trouble we invented a story about how the deer had actually ran out when we were on a normal road, not a gravel one. When we returned the car, we retold the fictitious story to his parents. I dont think I made a great impression on them. That night I learned that lying is never a good thing to do when you meet someones parents. The lie was always looming over us and I never felt comfortable

around them. Its a safe bet that if you havent already, you will someday be invited to meet your significant others parents. Whether the experience will be good or bad is mostly up to the personalities and expectations of the parents. But doing a few things to improve the situation can stifle a fear of rejection. When preparing to meet parents, the first thing you and your boyfriend or girlfriend should do is to talk about them, says Karen Sexton, a clinical social worker in Topeka. Get background information on what kind of people they are. If there are potential problems, be prepared

for criticism of your beliefs. Sexton says that to deal with criticism, you must first try to understand the parents point of view. Then, acknowledge either to yourself or to the parent that you understand where the parent is coming from, even if you dont agree. Finally, you must try to find some common ground. They will always have different viewpoints, but you dont always have to talk about them, Sexton says. You have to remember you do have one thing in common and thats your love for their son or daughter. Next, it can be a good idea to bring a gift. Even in the movie Meet the Parents,

Greg Fockers gift of a rare flower bulb seemed like a good idea. He tried to impress his girlfriends father with a specific gift. He couldnt help that his girlfriends dad was actually a member of the CIA and not in the rare flower business. To avoid a similar situation, Sexton says to bring something impersonal, such as flowers, or offer to bring food for dinner.

The clothes you wear can also make a big impression on parentsgood or bad. Sexton says she was reading Bill Clintons biography and found that when Hillary met Bills parents, she was wearing cutoffs, and it didnt impress Bills very traditional mother. As a mother, Sexton says that as long as the clothes dont have holes in inappropriate places, shes fine.

While your attire can be easily controlled, the topic of conversation may not. When first trying to develop dialogue, Sexton suggests asking parents about their jobs, interests, etc. because they like to talk about themselves. She says when she met her childrens significant others and they asked to see their baby photos, they won her heart instantly. Complimenting is also a good tactic, especially about the parents cooking or about your significant other. All parents want to think the best of their children, Sexton says. She says you should avoid saying anything negative about your partner. Topics of discussion to avoid would be deep topics that convey emotions. Talking about politics or religion can get someone into hot water, Sexton says. She also says to be aware of cultural differences, even subtle ones such as the differences between someone from Georgia and someone from California. Any traditions or expecta-

tions should be discussed with your partner beforehand, she says. Sometimes there are just parents who think that no one is good enough for their children. If you run into this kind of parents, Sexton says its a good idea to keep reminding yourself of your own good qualities. You should have it clear in your mind that it doesnt matter what others think of you. Remember, your significant other thought enough of you to introduce you, she says. It is an honor that you are worthy of. Parents dont always have the upper hand, either. Sexton says her grandfather used to hide from all of his daughters suitors. When her father caught her grandfather painting on the porch, her grandfather was forced to meet him, even though he was scared to death. Its important to remember that most times parents are just as scared and worried as you are, Sexton says. Recently I saw my old boyfriend on TLCs A Makeover Story. He was proposing to his girlfriend. Seven years have passed since our car fiasco, but seeing him brought back the vivid memories of the lie we once told. I think it still haunts me and I often wish I wouldnt have done it. Its much better to be honest, Sexton says. Lies have a way of coming up and biting you in the butt. Contact writer at:

eshipps@kansan.com

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Half-Price Tickets for KU Students!

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Ping Chongs

Native Voices Secret History

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, April 2830, 2005 7:30 p.m.
Theatrical performance based on personal stories/experiences of Native Americans and Alaska Natives in the Lawrence community, highlighted through this oral history project.

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Miller wears an armygreen shirt with cut-off sleeves over a magenta T-shirt with her sleeves rolled up around her strong, tanned arms. A teal bandana holds in place her shiny, silver hair. Inside Millers country home, a cool, dark storeroom contains her collection of dried herbs and herbal tinctures. Miller grows a variety of plants and herbs on her property outside of Lawrence, which she uses to make herbal medicine. Herbal medicine uses plants and herbs, administered in different forms, to benefit the health and wellness of a person. Herbs can help treat issues such as nausea, anxiety, stress, colds, flu, sore throat, poor digestion, herpes, PMS, headaches, By Britta Florman, Jayplay writer

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insomnia and bladder infections. Herbal medicine works to maintain balance in the body and correct underlying problems that cause illness. Herbs can also alleviate a variety of symptoms. Civilizations have been using plants for healing since the Stone Age. Practically every culture, ancient and modern, has used plants for medicinal purposes. Over centuries, cultures have experimented with and learned the healing properties of plants including garlic, elderberry, lavender and echinacea. Native American, Egyptian, European, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures have used herbal remedies as far back as the beginning of written record. Today, Americans spend $4.2 billion a year on herbal supplements according to the National Nutritional Foods Associations Web site www.nnfa.org. Herbs can be taken as medicine in a variety of forms; capsules, tinctures and teas are the most common. Capsules contain the herb in a dried form. Miller warns that capsules are not a very effective way to consume herbs. There is no way to know the age of the capsule contents, and once herbs dry out they begin to lose their potency. A highly effective way to consume an herb is by taking a tincture of the herb. A tincture is made by soaking the herb in alcohol, which preserves its potency and healing power. Herbs can also be consumed as a tea. Self-education is an effective way to learn about herbal medicine. A variety of literature exists explaining the health benefits of plants and herbs. The Internet has a dizzying amount of information on herbal medicine. Make sure you understand the

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Herbalist Ocoee Miller reaches for an echinacea tincture in her herbal medicine storeroom. Echinacea is known for its immune-boosting properties.

Brett Ramey, Lawrence resident, tends to a row of garlic in OcoeeMiller's garden. Garlic can be taken to fight infections.

intentions of the source of information before trusting it. Some groups have Web sites with information about herbal medicine in addition to trying to sell their products. Think about the interests of the company before relying on their information. Large bookstores like Borders Books and Music, 700 New Hampshire St., have multiple shelves dedicated to books on alternative medicine. Herbal medicine falls under this category because it is considered an alternative to conventional medicine, medicine that is administered by a medical doctor. Herbalist Ocoee Miller says that books written by herbal medicine practitioners with clinical experience provide the most accurate information on herbs. Miller suggests The Way of Herbs by American Herbalists Guild founder Michael Tierra as a leading resource of herbal medicine, noting that she has worn out several copies. By using credible sources, you can learn about what herbs may help you. Treating yourself with herbs is not uncommon. However, you must use caution before you start taking an herbal medicine. Even though herbs are milder than prescription drugs, they are still a medicine and can affect the inner workings of the body. Patricia Denning, a physician at Watkins Memorial Health Center, says that herbal remedies are not necessarily safe because they are natural. Denning says that herbs can react with other medications. Some herbs may also conflict with certain health conditions. You should seek advice from a medical professional to assure that an herbal medicine will not conflict with another medicine or health condition. Denning also says a pharmacist can advise on taking herbal medicine in conjunction with a prescription. Lawrence has several professional sources for receiving herbal medicine treatment. Naturopaths and herbalists are both experts on herbs. However, a naturopath is a medical professional who is educated in treating health issues without the use of drugs or major surgery. A naturopath examines your health as a whole; your first visit includes discussing

your physical history, lifestyle and nutrition. The point of the initial $125 consultationsubsequent appointments are $65is so the doctor can get to know patients well enough to understand how their health is affected by their life. Farhang Khosh, N.D., is one of three naturopath doctors listed in Lawrence. Khosh received a degree in molecular biology from the University of Kansas, then a graduate degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in the Seattle area, which is currently one of four accredited schools for natural medicine in the United States. Khosh encourages getting advice from a medical professional before starting to take an herb. However, Khosh also says that selfdiagnosis is common. Khosh says the most important aspect of self-diagnosis is making sure you have a good knowledge of the herb: its effects, problems it could cause and the proper dosage. Khosh refers to the Community Mercantile, 901 Iowa St., as the number one place to seek information regarding herbal medicine, adding that he recommends the store to all of his patients. Khosh says the staff in the wellness department at the Community Mercantile can answer questions regarding herbal medicine. Another knowledgeable source on herbal medicine is an herbalist. As an herbalist, Ocoee Miller has studied the use of herbs for medicinal purposes for almost 30 years. Miller makes herbal medicine using herbs and plants that she grows, as well as herbs that she buys in bulk. With her extensive knowledge of herbal medicine, Miller has held numerous workshops at her property to teach others the methods of making herbal medicine. Miller also consults with individuals on a one-on-one basis. A session with an herbalist would include an indepth discussion about your health as a whole, similar to a session with a naturopath. Although Miller does not hold professional certification, she has dedicated the latter part of her life to learning about herbal medicine. Miller says using herbs can give you vibrant longevity and robust healthher youthful appearance proves this. As a teen, Miller first noticed plants being used for medicinal purposes while living in Greece in the 50s. Miller traveled with friends to small islands where she says housewives would cure their families illnesses by using a plant pulled from their garden. About 30 years ago, Miller started learning the ways of herbal medicine. One of the first herbal treatments she discovered was during her time as a beekeeper. Miller found relief from painful bee stings by applying a plantain leaf to the injury. Herbal medicine can treat common annoyances such as premenstrual syndrome or nausea, as well as reoccurring illnesses, such as bladder infections or herpes. Herbs can also help alleviate symptoms of everyday problems, such as stress, headaches or indigestion. Herbs are also known to prevent illness and to tone the organs, both ways to maintain positive health.

The herbs listed below are known to Indigestion treat each of the health issues. These Bromelain, found naturally in pineapherbs are not guaranteed to fix any speple, can help aid digestion. Cayenne pepcific health problems. Multiple sources per, peppermint and dandelion are three refer to the medicinal properties of each of the numerous herbs that can relieve herb, making them well-known to help poor digestion. certain issues. Khosh advises learning Stress and anxiety everything about a specific herb before Chamomile (Roman or German) and you begin taking it, especially making passionflower are known to aid in stress sure it will not conflict with other medirelief. A tea made with these calming cine. The references below are only to herbs may help you chill out. give you an idea of how different herbs Bladder infections can treat health issues. Biochemistry senior Laurell Matthews Colds found success in herbal medicine for a Herbs can help prevent the common problem that had been bothering her for cold and flu, illnesses that students battle almost six months. After having reoccurregularly. Echinacea is a mild herb that is ring bladder infections, Matthews commonly used to strengthen the researched and found that the herb netimmune system. After having reoccurtles could help her problem. After taking ring colds this winter and feeling the nettles for three months, Matthews was effects of my exhausted immune system, not having the same frequency of infecI started taking an echinacea tincture five tions as before. days a week, for a couple of weeks. EchiHerbs can have many different medicinacea strengthened my immune system nal properties. For example, chamomile and I havent been sick since. is said to benefit multiple issues such as, Echinacea is also used as a last-minute gingivitis, asthma, skin problems, cuts cold-fighter. After waking up feeling sick, and scrapes, insomnia and stress. Lawrence resident Bri Hodge took an Herbal medicine is only as effective as echinacea tincture throughout the day living a healthy lifestyle. Herbs cannot and drank several cups of lemon balm tea. make up for putting crap in your body; Hodge says she felt better the next day, herbs will not overcome stupidity, Miller attributing her immune boost to a tincture says. Miller emphasizes that students made with echinacea called Herbal Resisneed to eat a balanced dietwhich we tance. Echinacea is known to increase the should all be familiar with at this point number of white blood cells that fight bad and recommends getting a crock potbacteria in the body and boost the immune system. Another herb known for its antibiotic Herbs listed as possible properties is garlic. Raw garlic can fight treatments and preveninfection and treat cardiovascular distions for conditions: eases like high cholesterol and low blood Anxiety, stress or tension: Wild oats, pressure. Garlic may be useful in preventvalerian, passionflower, lavender ing cold sores resulting from a herpes Bad breath: Parsley, cinnamon, clove virus. Bruises, bumps, swelling or sore PMS muscles: Arnica Vitex agnus-castus, or chaste berry, can Colds and flu: Echinacea, garlic, elderbe taken on a daily basis to help alleviate berry symptoms of PMS. Constipation: Taken consistently, Senna, psyllium vitex can help regulate seed your cycle, decrease Co u g h s : Wild mood swings and cherry, thyme breast tenderness. and mullein Motherwort can relieve Hangover: menstrual cramps and Guarana discomfort. Seek Headache: advice before taking if Ginkgo biloba, you use oral contracepfeverfew, ginger tives. Insomnia: Headaches Ocoee Miller, herbalist Chamomile, Matthews has also valerian, passionused gingko biloba to flower, hops, lemon balm improve circulation when having a headNausea: Ginger, peppermint ache. Another herb thats known for its Poor circulation: Ginkgo biloba, garlic, migraine-relieving properties is feverfew, cayenne, cinnamon although this herb is known to have comPoor Digestion: Chamomile, pepperplications with blood-thinning drugs. In mint, ginger The Way of Herbs Michael Tierra suggests Premenstrual Syndrome: Dong quai, making this headache-relieving tea using vitex agnus-castus, evening primrose oil equal parts skullcap, valerian, rosemary,

Herbs cannot make up for putting crap in your body; herbs will not overcome stupidity.

chamomile and peppermint. Nausea or motion sickness Ginger is commonly known to calm nausea and motion sickness. Ginger root can be found in drinks, teas, candy and cookies.

Source: www.herbalgram.org

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to make easy, whole meals. She also emphasizes the importance of getting enough sleep and receiving ample amounts of sunlight. Miller avoids eating canned, dead food, which lacks necessary nutrients that occur in fresh, live food. For herbal medicine to work properly one must first follow a healthy lifestyle. Eating right, getting sleep and exercising are three aspects of maintaining good health. Herbal medicine will work its best when used in conjunction with good health habits. Patience is a virtue when it comes to herbal medicine. Because herbs are generally mild, they may not provide immediate results. Herbs can be beneficial because they can change the way the body works, like strengthening your health. Some herbs should be taken for months to achieve positive effects. Lawrence resident Brett Ramey says when it comes to medicine, our culture is used to quick fixes. Ramey, who works in Ocoees garden weekly, emphasizes that people have to take care of their bodies before herbs can work their best. The dynamic practice of herbal medicine is always strengthening with research and studies. Using herbs for medicinal purposes can be a rewarding and empowering, putting you in control of your health. Contact writer at:

MAKE YOUR OWN Tincture!

A tincture is the most effective form because alcohol maintains the potency and medicinal properties of the herb. To make a tincture, combine four ounces of cut herb with one pint in alcohol is a glass jar vodka is commonly used and shake daily for about two weeks. Then, pour the mixture through a fine cloth to strain the liquid from the herbs. Store the liquid in a cool, dark place to properly preserve your tincture. An echinacea tincture might be a good one to start. Once youve made your tincture, you can take two tablespoons a day if youre starting to feel sick, or if your immune system needs a boost. Echinacea can have success with fighting different infections. Be sure to not take echinacea every day for more than a month or it will become ineffective to your body. A good regime could be to take it for five days a week and stop for two days.

The Merc offers such herbs as echinacea, garlic salt and ginger root.

Allergies Miller recommends doing a skin test with any herb prior to consumption by rubbing a little on your wrist or putting a little drop under your tongue. You may have an allergy if your throat becomes irritated, or if you get a headache, stomachache or rash.

DO NOT START TAKING AN HERB IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY TAKING ANOTHER HERB OR DRUG. Be sure that the herb will not have any complications with medicine you are already taking. Although a specific number is unknown, many cases of negative effects from herbal medicine occur when an herb is taken with another medicine. Some common drugs that herbs may affect are oral contraceptives, antidepressants and bloodthinning drugs.

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Connect with the roots of jazz by bar-hopping in the Kansas City Jazz District.
By Chris Brown, Jayplay writer

9:30 p.m., Friday, April 2

The life of an artist has never been easy. It demands great sacrifice and discipline. In addition, most jazz musicians have had to endure discrimination, poverty and life on the road. Throughout it all, musicians remain committed to their mission: to create the most sincere, meaningful and beautiful jazz possible. These powerful words describing the plight of the jazz musician seem to jump right off a large plaque nestled in a back corner as I take my seat at a round table at the Blue Room, 1616 E. 18th St. I look around and observe the dimly lit interior, bathed

The sparkling neon blue and white lights of the Blue Room attract jazz aficionados in off the streets on a mild night in early April.

in blue, orange and red hues, as the featured band the Luqman Hamza Quartetplays a traditional jazz number. Pleasant notes saunter through the air, causing heads to bob and sway with the changing rhythmic pulse of the song. On tables all around me are the remnants of martinis and mixed drinks in highball glasses. The diverse crowd is made up of white-collared 30-something professionals and 50plus jazz hipsters adorned with wing-tip shoes and derby hats. They focus their attention on the band with a certain intensity that is rare among listeners of live music. Conversations are kept to a minimum and take a back seat to the main attraction of this club: the music. At set break, which comes just a few minutes after I sit down, I head over to the bar, down a set of stairs from where I sit. I order a gin and tonic and strike up a conversation with bartender Carl Anderson, 49, from

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Kansas City, Mo., who introduces himself as the first original master bartender of The Blue Room, adding that hes been at the The Blue Room since day one. Day one, he explains, came six years ago when it was resurrected from the decrepit remains of the oncefamous 1930s and 40s jazz hot spot, the El Capitan Club. Anderson tells me that the building of The Blue Room came through the efforts of former Kansas City mayor and jazz enthusiast Emanuel Cleaver to breathe life back into this once-hopping district in downtown Kansas City. Anderson says the various clubs that once surrounded where The Blue Room now sits had a worldwide notoriety in the 20s and 30s. Famed jazz musicians, such as Charlie Parker, Fats Waller and Count Basie, came from all over to play in this area. A quick history lesson and one gin and tonic down, I leave The Blue Room and head up the street to the Red Vine Cajun Restaurant and Jazz House, 1700 E 18th St. The Red Vines illuminated street sign bears the slogan, a blend of Bourbon Street with a touch of Vine. I walk in and immediately see the connection: red and orange tapestries adorning the walls are interspersed with ornate candelabras and large impressionistic paintings of jazz trumpeters, piano players and drummers, making me feel as though Ive been transported to a back alley jazz hole on Bourbon Street. Sebrina McCrainey, owner of the club and KU alumna, tells me that the Red Vine,

A view from 18th street, looking east toward Vine St. Though only a few jazz hot spots remain-namely the Peach Tree Restaurant, the Red Vine, the Blue Room and the Gem Theatreduring the 1920s, 30s and 40s this street was the gateway to an area with over 100 clubs that catered to world-class jazz musicians.

which is only a year old, is a destination restaurant because of its location in the historical 18th and Vine area. People enjoy the history here, the culture and being on Vine, McCrainey says. After an hour and a half spent absorbing the ornate scenery at the Red Vine, I head back down to The Blue Room to catch the end of the Luqman Hamza Quartets set. Hamza, a piano player with an incredibly smooth, yet powerful voice that falls somewhere in between Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra, finishes his set with an upbeat swing number. After the show, I strike up a quick conversation with Hamza while the rest of the band packs up their gear. A native of the Kansas City area, Hamza has been active on the KC jazz scene since the 1930s when he was a teenager. This place has

been a living room for me, he says. Hamza names Charlie Parker and Miles Davis as some of the greats hes sat in with in his decades of playing in Kansas City. At 12:30, the crowd is all but completely cleared out, save a few finishing their drinks, the band still packing up their gear and a man intently fiddling with the clubs soundboard. I walk over to him and strike up what is to be my last conversation of the night.

The man is Kansas City, Mo., native Karle Robinson, 47, a regular attendee at The Blue Room who works the soundboard on weekend nights. Robinson is a jazz enthusiast and has a week-day blues and jazz show called Afternoon Jazz with KC on the Kansas City communityrun radio station 90.1 KKFI. Robinson says that the Kansas City jazz district has been neglected at the hands of politicians who dont care about music culture. They havent finished what they started, he says, referring to the revitalization process that began six years ago. Its made headway by building shops, restaurants and other attractions downtown, but it needs to continue along those lines. Nearing 1 a.m., The Blue Room closes and I make my way out the door. I reflect back on the night, the people, the sights and the sounds Ive encountered, and I cant help but feel as though Im taking a piece of the jazz culture and history with me. Contact writer at:

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Limerance
1520 Wakarusa Dr. Suite D, 15th and Wakarusa
Most of you have probably never even heard of Limerance, a bar located on Wakarusa next to Tanners. It is somewhat out of the way, but worth it if you are looking for a diverse crowd and an atmosphere unlike any other in Lawrence. Low-lit and sophisticated, it looks like a lounge from the movies. More often than not, you can catch an AMC featured movie on the TV above the bar, Matt Baum, owner. Limerance is great no matter what your drink of choice. It offers beer, cocktails, coffee and wine. Each week a different local artist is featured on the walls inside Limerance. Pool, darts and wireless Internet are free, and on Saturday nights you can catch Balagan, a local DJ. On Thursday evenings, Limerance hosts Family Night for the alternative lifestyle. On Friday nights at 8 p.m., owner Matt Baum offers $10 wine tasting . Tasters sample five different wines, and when the wines have been tasted, a glass of your top choice is poured. Cover: Free Age: 18 + to get in; 21 to drink Drink specials: Monday: $3 premium cocktails Tuesday: $2 draft beer Wednesday: $1 off bottled beer Thursday: $3 premium cocktails Friday: $10 wine tasting Saturday: $3 union whiskeys/$3 Skyy Sunday: 2 Mimosa/25% off all wine

Cocktail of the week

Caipirinha
As Brazilian as soccer and bikini waxes, the caipirinha will transport its drinkers into a sunny state of mind. Henry Ford had an automobile production plant in Brazil during the 1920s and 30s. While in the South American country, Ford banned his workers from drinking an earlier form of the drink, but the Brazilians mixed up a new recipe and the caipirinha (pronounced kuy-per-REEN-yah) was born. Americans had made the drink with tonic water, limes and Brazilian chichona bark but the mixture was awful. The natives substituted the bitter tasting bark with their national alcohol, cachaa, and the drink became a legend. Because the Brazilian alcohol is hard to find, most people substitute either vodka or brandy in its place. 2 ounces cachaa (or vodka or brandy) 1 teaspoon simple syrup 1 lime
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Wash and quarter a lime. Place the lime wedges pulp-side up in bottom of glass. Pour simple syrup mixture over limes and wait a few minutes for limes to soak up syrup. Pour alcohol over the mixture and drop in ice cubes and stir. Source: www.hotwired.com Mandy Hendrix

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Sneaky secrets from people who know how to save you time and energy
How to find a parking spot
Its 9:22 a.m. and I have an exam in eight minutes. I could make it if I find a parking spot, but nearly every student knows that parking spots after 9 a.m. are hard to come by. I can forget about parking at the Student Recreation Fitness Center, and the Burge Union is almost out of the question. Tracy Smith, Tulsa, Okla., secondyear law student, knows how to find a spot. She likes to say she invented an efficient way to find a parking spot. She calls it the hover method, which allows her to find a parking spot in the yellow lot beside the Burge Union. To employ Smiths method, first back into a metered parking spot. Then, with the engine running, hover in your spot while you watch for people walking to their cars with their keys in hand. Smith says as soon as you have detected which row they are heading toward, make a dash for that row and turn your blinker on. Smith says her method usually ends up beating the people who are driving aimlessly up and down each row looking for a spot.

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How to pass Western Civ without reading Three of every four KU undergraduate students have to take Western Civilization I and II. I know that everyone loves to read Homer, Chaucer and Plato, but sometimes life just doesnt allow busy students the time. TaMisha Banks, Newton sophomore, is one such busy student. She turned in a two-and-a-half page response paper for Western Civilization II over a book she doesnt even own. Banks says she used to read SparkNotes (www.SparkNotes.com,) sort of an online version of Cliff Notes, but now she doesnt even do that. Banks says although she doesnt read the books, she still goes to every class so she has some clue about

what is going on. It is not realistic to think that all students read all of their Western Civ books, says Aaron Ketchell, Humanities and Western Civilization lecturer. He says he hopes that students read all the books, but he realizes it is much more logical for students to go to class and discern what points the teacher emphasizes and focus their reading on those topics. He says that because so much material is covered, it all cant be tested, but going to class and hearing the material discussed with the teachers approach should help students decipher whats important.

How to find a book in the library

Until recently, I had no idea how to find a book in the library. Fortunately, a friend showed me the way and it really isnt near as overwhelming as it seems. The KU Libraries Web site, www.lib.ku.edu, lets you search for books and find where they are located, their call number and if they

are checked out or available. Retrieve From Shelf is another service that the KU Libraries offer. The service began last year and has become popular with students, says Emerson Crabill, night and weekend supervisor of the circulation desk at Watson Library. Retrieve From Shelf allows students to request their books online and receive an e-mail notification when the book has been retrieved and is ready for them. Whether you are finding a parking spot or finding a book, chances are someone else knows the easiest way to get things done. Maybe now you wont circle the parking lot for hours looking for a spot before finally deciding to give up and skip class. And now you know how to check out your Western Civ books. Question is, will you read them? Contact writer at: lhamilton@kansan.com

How to use

Retrieve From Shelf

Log onto the KU Libraries Web site and click on Library Catalog. Next, search for your book by keyword, author, title or call number and click Search. The next page lists all the books in your search. Find the book you are looking for and click on it. At the bottom of the page the status of the book is listed, and if it is available you can request it. If it is checked out you can recall it. Next, click Recalls & Requests and enter the last eight digits of the 16-digit number on your KUID card and your last name and click Login. Choose if you are recalling or requesting the book and click OK. You will receive an e-mail telling you when your book is ready to be picked up.

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Fix a frozen computer

Youre typing away on homework when it happens. Nothing. Your computer just stops. Its frozen. Its happened to everyone. Before you give up, says Ladd Epp, information specialist at KU Information Technology Computer Repair, try these steps: Close the program thats not responding. On a PC hold down the Control + Alt + Delete keys. On a MAC press the Apple + Option + Escape keys. If a list of tasks pops up, look for the program that says not responding under the status list. Click on the program and press end task. The program will close and your computer should work normally. If nothing happens when you use the key combinations, there is a full system freeze. Try turning off your computer. If it doesnt shut down gracefully, hold down the power button for about seven seconds. If that doesnt work either, unplug the computer, wait a while, plug it back in and reboot. You may lose unsaved changes in your work, so as a precaution, save often. Epp says these steps work nine times out of 10, but if your computer still acts strange when you turn it back on, take it in. It may be something more serious. KU Computer Repair is located in the Computer Center, east of Robinson Center, at 1001 Sunnyside Avenue. You can reach the office at 864-0418. Leigh Ann Foskey

Quick fix
Do it with decals
part 2
Whether you want to spruce up your wardrobe or make a statement, designing your own T-shirt can be a lot of fun. However, getting from the idea to the reality can be a hard thing to figure out. Instead of using iron-on letters (which will just fall off in the wash, anyway), try using T-shirt transfer paper. Available for less than $20 from companies such as Avery and Hewlett-Packard, the paper can be used in ink jet printers. Avery also includes a free download for its design software online at www.avery.com to help you create your design.

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The Amityville Horror

R, 89 minutes, South Wind 12 Producer Michael Bay and director Andrew Douglas masterminded the frightening remake of The Amityville Horror. The film, originally released in 1979, is a terrifying yet intelligent story of inexplicable supernatural events. The Amityville Horror has the ideal combination of heart-stopping moments and skincrawling special effects that shakes an audience to its core. This horror film takes viewers to the edge of sanity through alarming images, startling music and well-crafted lighting. George Lutz (Ryan Reynolds) is a gregarious, young husband and stepfather, struggling to make ends meet for his new wife and family. George and his wife, Kathy (Melissa George) impulsively buy an extraordinary house in Amityville, with hopes of a fresh start and a bright future. Unaware of the murderous history their new house holds, the nave couple uproots their family, and moves them into a place of dreadful evil and terrorizing demons. The Lutzs are able to survive the houses wicked attempts of murder and destruction. However, the family idly observes Georges behavior turn from fun-loving to cruel. His irrational motivations to murder his loved ones are discovered after 28 days of living in Amityville.

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a missing Civil War battleship in West Africa. Eva Rojas (Penelope Cruz) is a strongwilled doctor desperately seeking the source of a mysterious plague wiping out the people of Africa. Coincidentally, she becomes acquainted with Dirk and Al, where they manage to dodge every single speeding bullet and bomb aimed directly at them. It really is miraculous. Sahara is an effortless film to watch because it takes very little thought or comprehension. The story line fits the familiar mold of the good guy saving the world, killing the bad guys and, of course, sharing a dreamy kiss with a beautiful girl underneath a blazing sun and breaking waves. Unfortunately, Sahara ran about thirty minutes too long, and overestimated the simplicity of its formula. With that said, I may be purchasing another ticket to the movie. Matthew McConaughey is undeniably gorgeous with a tan that would make Wayne Newton turn green with jealousy.

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The Amityville Horror is a well developed film, particularly for its genre. Reynolds displays his versatility, and proves to be a remarkable villain. Who would have thought Van Wilder could be so creepy? The Amityville Horror avoids blood curdling scream scenes that frequently make their way to horror films. The creators did a fine job authenticating the time period. The Amityville Horror is perfect for scary movie fans. Lauren Debiak
Sahara

Sahara is a second-rate version of a Jerry Bruckheimer creation. Although entertaining with its slapstick humor and perpetual, action-packed enemy encounters, Sahara lacks feasibility and interest. It is appealing to Indiana Jones fans and perhaps even a few Die Hard enthusiasts. However, Sahara fails to meet the high standards of the great classic action films of history. Dirk Pitt (Matthew McConaughey) is a thrill-seeking explorer with the pesky habit of finding himself in the middle of dangerous and life-threatening situations. His best friend and partner in crime, Al (Steve Zahn) comfortably fills the clich but favored role of the immature sidekick that aims to please through comedic relief. Together the two comrades take on planes, trains, tanks and even camels to search for

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Remember Bandages, that fun and memorable little song that took weeks and months and years to get out of your head? Well now that you finally got it out, heres another 15 reasons to start beating your head in with a tack hammer. Yes, Hot Hot Heat is back with their latest album, Elevator, an infectious little collection of new wave pop-rock. Elevator features a delightful mixture of mildly distorted and energeticallyplayed guitars, peppy drum beats, spunky pianos and organs and snappy bass lines that blend into an overall sound that is both busy and amusing. The band is probably most recognizable, however, by Steve Bays fun and playful, yet frantic and distracted, vocal stylings. He manages to generate a tension/release clause with just about every measure of the song and still build the sonic and contextual tension through the entire song until it ends up in a giant musical knot. That sounds confusing, but the songs are all lighthearted and still palatable. You will almost definitely find yourself singing them in the shower, at the supermarket, humming them in class, and youll probably even wake up to them having been playing in your dreams (did I mention its really catchy?). Elevator is a fun and enjoyable album; great timing for a spring/summer release. I recommend this album for fans of Franz Ferdinand, Something Corporate, Weezer and Built to Spill.
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As Best As We Can!
North Carolina has a habit of manufacturing products of debatable merit: tobacco, Roy Williams and now Chapel Hills SNMNMNM. As tobacco and Roy Williams before them, SNMNMNM is prone to dishonesty and false advertising. Its Web sites abstract claims of musical kinship with the Beatles, Radiohead and Brian Wilson are easily the most unfounded and synthetic Ive heard all week. Culling most of their influence from early 90s SoCal slackers Weezer and Pavement, SNMNMNM should have recognized that honesty is always the best policy (especially when ones forefathers are wholeheartedly righteous). The first half of As Best As We Can! unfolds like a high school battle-of-thebands set: Vocalist Seamus Kennys intoned whine is an octave lower than most of the emo dweebs he presumably espouses to despise, but his adolescent odes to your mom and a lefthanded girl bridge the annoyance gap. The bands signature, and only real claim to originality is Mark Daumens amplified tuba. Problem is: It only serves a rhythm function, which begs the question, Why dont you just play the bass or do something interesting? The band catches fire to some degree on the albums latter half with a trifecta of energetic pop rockets. My Defense and Indian Nation have a throwback surf rock bounce while the breakneck ska/polka track If pushes the bands RPM full tilt. This triplet however, doesnt atone for the albums most offensive moments. Inexplicably, Another Song Ray Hates and the albums closer Why Ray Hates Track 5 are the exact same song. Whoever and wherever Ray is, Im apt to agree with his view of SNMNMNM: As best as they can just isnt that good.

Help is on the way! Well, not really, but two dudes from Massachusetts, Nick Zammuto and Paul de Jong, have found something to sing about anyway on their recently released third LP, Lost and Safe. Both have been w a n d e r i n g around up in the Mass. area for a few years now with their tape recorders gathering an array of bizarre bric-abrac material to create their copypaste quasi-noise ensembles. Combining banjos, cellos, found recordings, live vocals and guitar clippings, The Books continues its ground-breaking processes that have set them apart from other sample-based bands, arranging a variety of simultaneously mismatched textures and beats into a well-controlled, cohesive package of luscious wavelengths. Despite its seemingly meticulous pace, Lost and Safe does well to maintain a sound that many people have come to understand as uniquely Bookish: a brand of music thats both abnormal and smooth. Though this newest release is sure to please an already well-established fan base, it certainly doesnt take any enormous risks to bring in new ones. Zammuto and de Jong seem to have reached a necessary stalemate of meditation on what they have already done rather than reaching into the realm of what is still to come.

Grade: BRyan McBee

Grade: BJoe Sibinski

Grade: CDave Ruigh

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Nintendo Preview:
Nintendo recently made a stop in Overland Park and brought some of their big name titles to be released over the next several months. Jayplay game reviewers Dan Hoyt, Nick Finnegan and Chris Moore drug themselves away from class one sunny afternoon to play video games that havent yet been released. On the way back to Lawrence, they pondered what Nintendo had in store for the gaming industry. not focused on doing online games then I would think the story should be that much better. Nick: It should be. Especially with the concept of people you possess can only do things they are capable of. Like with possessing animals. That offers up a whole new thing you can do. Chris: Like when you possess a woman in a towel shes not going to let you take her out in front of these guards because that isnt something she would normally do. Nick: Its really interesting about how your controller would fight you when your trying to do something that the character wouldnt normally do.

Pac-Pix: Scheduled release date: April 26

Drawing your own Pac-Man on the DS and then trying to control it by putting walls in its way to guide it gave us some moments of frustration. Chris: I thought it was kind of hard sometimes because it wouldnt recognize the Pac-Man I drew. You (Dan) said it was fine and easy, but you had difficulties as well. Nick: The drawings looked like they were done by a mentally challenged 3 year old. Dan: But mine still ran. The game at least accepted my interpretation of a Pac-M an. Chris: It barely accepted mine. I got under the wire. Nick: I think it was kind of interesting to see Nintendo use a classic character to show just what you can do with the stylus and what the touch screen can do. I mean it was really creative and they were going for a real creative style.

Nintendogs: No scheduled release date

Nintendogs is a Nintendo game that simulates owning a real dog. Chris: Im going to call that to new age of the tamogachi pets. Like when you get money to go and buy a pet and then you raise a pet. I wonder if said pet can also die. Nick: We didnt talk about that. Dan: Is the Humane Society going to show up at my door because I killed my virtual dog? Is Nintendo going to send me an email that says, we know what your doing. In the future is there going to be mods where you raise your dog to fight in a ring?

Geist: Scheduled release date: June 27

A new first-person adventure game where you play a ghost and possess people to utilize their specialties. Chris: Geist was really innovative. Just in the way where you go in and out of bodies. Dan: I thought it was really interesting especially the multiplayer, but I think with no LAN or online capabilities its going to really limit the potential and that game has a lot of potential. With me I got bored and just started killing random people rather than let them be possessed. I just killed them because it gave me something to do until I found somebody who could fight back. Nick: It added some cool little abilities like a power-up that lets you hijack a body that has been possessed already. Dan: And it was really interesting when I was about to die so I left one body and went into another body and turned around and watched Chris possess the same body I just left. And then with one shot I killed you, and I was glad I got out of there because that was a sinking ship, you know, but if you wanted my sinking ship it gave me a free kill. Nick: The story looked kind of cool; The single player looked good. Dan: And Nintendo has some really good stories in their games so I would expect that from them. And especially if theyre

May 9

Donkey Konga 2 Scheduled release date:

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Its Dance Dance Revolution with a drum and monkeys. Dan: Playing that made me want to play Geist some more. Chris: Im not into the whole moving to the beat kind of thing. Nick: Well the drums are Nintendos answer to the DDR crowd. Dan: Now we will have two whole games where you can use those drums and a third in about a year. Chris: They also talked about how the new one has songs that are aimed at the junior high to college crowd. And in the first one there was much different songs. And in this one their was like Hillary Duff and Usher. Dan: But I dont like them. Nick: Nintendo has sunk to a new low. Dan: Yeah, theyre relying on Hillary Duff and Usher to sell their games. Chris: Well what did you expect them to get? System of a Down. Dan: Slipknot. Chris: I think Nintendo would get a lot of calls if they did that.

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Jade Empire
Xbox
Our friends at BioWare were kind enough to create a game where the opportunity to beat ghost ass is around every corner. In Jade Empire, you are the sole survivor of a clan devoted to the preservation of a Water Dragon. After a terrible drought, the Emperor takes the dragon, thinking he can use its power to restore his empire. The problem is, the dragon was a powerful spirit charged with watching over the gate to the underworld. Bada-bing, bada-boom youve got restless crazy ghosts walking all over the place, screwing stuff up. So you, the last Spirit Monk, have to use

your ghost-beating prowess to calm (punch) the unruly souls of the dead, restore the water dragon, and save the world. The whole game is set in a fictitious East Asian land known as the Jade Empire. It has an obvious Chinese influence, yet the main theme is structured in Japanese Shinto beliefs. As gamers have come to expect, the graphics are breathtaking and the story is compelling, but this is a pretty big departure from BioWares other titles. BioWares blockbusters Never-

Video games
winter Nights and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic are both based off of existing D20 systems and well-established worlds. Jade Empire is the first time theyve had to lose their licenses and go ground-up. What theyve developed isnt quite an RPG yet isnt quite action. You learn and develop fighting styles and forms of magic that you employ real-time as you take on ghosts, demons and whatever else happens to come along. The trick is finding out what combat styles work for you and using them to beat, blast and brawl your way to victory. This title also employs a philosophic system of morality. The good, peaceful stuff is the Way of the Open Palm. The mean, angry stuff is the Way of the Closed Fist. Which path you choose determines the outcome of certain situations and, in the end, the fate of the empire itself. Gather up your chi and check this one out.

Grade: B+
Jeremy Monken

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Rise of the Kasai

PS2
Cutting a gory swath through a ton of enemies has never looked so great. Too bad thats about the only thing that saves this game from being just another hackand-slash sequel. Rise of the Kasai takes off where its predecessor, Mark of Kri, left off. The plot boils down to reliving past moments to prevent Rau, the main character, from being killed. To do this you get to play as four different characters, each with their own unique weapons, in more than 10 different levels. Heres the problem: there have only been a few marginal changes from the first game. Everything works the exact same way. Even the characters, even with their varying array of weaponry, play pretty much the same. Sure, Raus sister Tati is quick and nimble, but she doesnt put her spells to use very well. For the most part youll be button mashing and not even worrying about combos; either way is very effective. The games graphical presentation, however, is what sets it apart from other games in the genre. The animation looks to me like a few of the Disney guys got fed up with their child-oriented artistry and decided to draw some very adult-oriented

Dynasty Warriors 5
PS2
Grab your armor and weapon. Its time once again to step out on the battlefield. These legendary Chinese warriors never quit, so neither will I. Take part in some of the greatest battles in Chinese history and prepare for a free-for-all of action. Dynasty Warriors 5 comes in with some of the same old gameplay, but is always worth playing. Once again, you choose a warrior during the time of the Three Kingdoms of China and play their part in history. In this installment, you play a characters specific part in the battles. As the character, you still have the ability to be a one man army. I once killed more than 700 soldiers in one mission alone. There is some strategy to the game still. While you can jump

material. Enemies are continually chopped in half, with arms and legs severed and maimed in about every way possible. Rise of the Kasai simply follows the conventions established in the first game while not doing much to make it something new, but its fun for the first couple of hours.

head first into enemy camps, its sometimes better to back off or youll find yourself surrounded by enemy officers. One thing thats regrettably missing from this Dynasty Warriors is the ability to create your own officer and bodyguards like in Dynasty Warriors 4. I miss the ability to choose what my officer looks like and what weapon he can wield on the battlefield. Another thing that always draws me to these games is the music. The music of the missions and the character select screen always get me in a fighting mood. Another Dynasty Warriors is now on the market. If youre a hardcore fan then youll feel right at home playing this game. If you are a newcomer, I suggest you pick it up and give it a try. No need bothering with previous ones; its pretty much the same game. It also good for getting out aggression.

Grade: B
Chris Moore

Grade: C
Nick Finnegan

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Miss

The peculiar habits of a clean queen

By Mandy Hendrix, Jayplay writer

Clean
Illustration by Scott Drummond

Recently I was flipping

through an astrology book that claimed to reveal the true, repulsive qualities of every zodiac sign. As I read about Virgo my sign I was less than shocked to hear about our fanatic ways of being neat and organized. Im not sure that I can owe all of my absurdities to the time of year I was born, but I need some excuse for bordering on obsessive-compulsive. I first started to notice my eccentric habits about the time I went into middle school. It began with silverware. At dinner I wouldnt be able to eat all the food on my plate unless I had a separate utensil for each food item. I wouldnt allow the fork I used to eat my corn to touch the watermelon. My place setting always had at least two forks and usually two knives. My obsession with clean silverware soon opened Pandoras Box. I began to notice how my food was arranged on my plate and became squeamish when my dinner roll touched spaghetti sauce. Juicy foods such as watermelon or green beans are the most difficult foods to contain. Ive found that if I hold the plate at a slight angle, the liquid settles nicely in one area. But then my other food slides right into it. Solving this problem requires me to have numerous plates at the dinner table. When I eat, it looks as though Im

indulging with a five course dinner and all the courses are set out in front of me. Except each plate only has one serving of food on it. I try to use fewer plates when I eat now, but I refuse to trade in all of my silverware. Throughout middle school and high school, my habits seemed almost normal. I dont have any siblings, so there was nobody around to tease me about my odd eating habits. The occasional remark from my parents (Why do you bring five plates to the dinner table?) and the confused looks on my friends faces at restaurants (after requesting two additional clean forks) reminded me that Im not like everybody else. During my freshman year of college, when most people were homesick for friends or parents, I missed the cleanliness of my home. At school, I couldnt afford to clean my bed sheets every week and the pristine, white carpet that I bought for the room became dirty after a couple of days. But my most memorableand shockingexperience came from observing others. I was absolutely horrified to see people walking down the hall in their towels. Not because Im a prude, but because it was the same towel they used yesterday. Living in the dorms, away from the security of my home, I found that my quirkiness magnified. Suddenly I became

obsessed with the subpar cleanliness of others while they ridiculed my over-thetop actions. One night I actually stayed home while my friends went out so I could clean their room. I couldnt take anymore dirty clothes thrown about the tiny space or spoiled food left out for days. It was disgusting, and I was the only one who cared enough to clean it. Now I share an apartment with two other girls. Having my own place lets me indulge in my passion for cleanliness. I once read in an article that the kitchen sink is the dirtiest place in the house. I immediately drove across the street to Dillons and bought a gallon of bleach. Since then, nearly every week I fill the sink with scalding water and a cup of bleach. I wont let my kitchen sink be dirty. Toilets are another hang-up. I am terrified of sitting on dirty toilet seats. I hover over public toilets and will only sit if I lay toilet paper down. The only toilets that I can safely use are the one in my bathroom at my parents home and the one in my personal bathroom at my apartment. I keep a hidden stash of Clorox wipes under

the sink to wipe off the seat whenever someone else uses my toilets. After that I dont have any more toilet troublesuntil the next person uses it. Even people that Im close to, such as my roommates and my boyfriend, arent spared from my toilet cleaning ritual. If you sit on my toilet, Im gonna wipe it off. Some may think that I have obsessivecompulsive disorder, but I dont worry about it. I know my thoughts border on excessive, but I havent reached the point where they control every moment. I am able to let loose sometimes and be a normal, messy college student. Being obsessive-compulsive is like becoming fixated on a certain thought or idea and not being able to let it go. Thats not how I feel, but I like order and good hygiene. Im sure that some of my quirks will stay with me forever, but I wont let them take over my life. Ill seek professional help before Im spotted in a biohazard suit. Contact writer at:

mhendrix@kansan.com

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