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12:00 a.m.
John Ross, a KU fan, shows off his new hair color, Mizzou black and gold, Friday. Ross was altered his locks after losing a bet on last year’s KU-MU football game at Arrowhead Stadium. Lost wager turns KU fan into Goldilocks
By Erin Castaneda
March 22, 2008 in print edition on 1B
John Ross is a man of his word, even if it means hurting his Jayhawk pride.
9:00 a.m.
Assorted bantam chicks gather together under a heat lamp in a tank at Orscheln Farm & Home, 1541 E. 23rd St. Pet peeves
By Sarah Henning
March 22, 2008 in print edition on 1D
The real animals of spring — and Easter — are available to make for an critter-filled Easter egg hunt that children may relish for years. But after the memories are made, after the holiday candy is long gone, that Easter animal fling will still be there.
1:00 p.m.
UNLV Runnin' Rebel Meet the Jayhawks’ latest foe: The Runnin’ Rebel
By Jonathan Kealing
March 22, 2008 in print edition on 1A
When the Jayhawks take the floor about 6 tonight, it’ll be the first time in nearly a decade that Kansas University has taken on the University of Nevada-Las Vegas’ Runnin’ Rebels.
6:00 p.m.
Kansas' Darnell Jackson dunks during warmups against UNLV on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Omaha, Neb. Detroit Rock City: KU headed North for Sweet 16 after 75-56 win over UNLV
5:57 p.m., March 22, 2008 Updated 8:25 p.m.
Off to Detroit it is for the Kansas University men's basketball team, which showed up and simply took care of business against an overmatched, undersized UNLV team Saturday in Omaha, claiming a 75-56 victory. The win lands the Jayhawks in their second straight Sweet 16, and it's the third trip to the NCAA Tournament's second weekend for KU in Bill Self's five years as head coach.

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Stanford beats Marquette 82-81 in overtime
By ANDREW BAGNATO - AP Sports Writer
March 22, 2008
Stanford coach Trent Johnson missed an amazing ending. In an emotional response to Johnson's first-half ejection, the Cardinal rallied for an 82-81 overtime victory over Marquette in the NCAA's South Regional on Saturday, advancing to the round of 16 for the first time since 2001.
Balance, impressive shooting carries Xavier past Purdue 85-78
By DAVID GINSBURG - AP Sports Writer
March 22, 2008
If Purdue could have picked one or two players from Xavier to focus upon, then surely the Boilermakers would have had an easier time fulfilling their reputation as one of the best defensive teams in the Big Ten.
Neitzel, Lucas take over in MSU win
By EDDIE PELLS - AP National Writer
March 22, 2008
Michigan State's brand of basketball is about more than simply beating people up. When the game was on the line, Drew Neitzel and Kalin Lucas were Exhibits 1 and 1A.
UCLA holds off Texas A&M 53-49 in a second-round thriller
By BETH HARRIS - AP Sports Writer
March 22, 2008
There's no quit in the UCLA Bruins. Good thing, since they keep finding trouble and inventing ways to escape. Darren Collison scored the go-ahead basket on a one-handed layin with 9½ seconds remaining, Josh Shipp blocked Donald Sloan's final drive and the West Region's No. 1 seed held on for a 53-49 victory over Texas A&M in the second round of the NCAA tournament Saturday night.
Washington State bounces Fighting Irish 61-41
By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Sports Writer
March 22, 2008
Nobody shuts down Notre Dame big man Luke Harangody, the Big East's Player of the Year. Washington State settled for slowing down the high-flying Fighting Irish.
Wisconsin reaches regional semifinal
By ERIC OLSON - AP Sports Writer
March 22, 2008
Even after Wisconsin advanced to the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament on Saturday, Michael Beasley still was the hot topic of conversation. That was OK with the Badgers, who made Beasley all but disappear in the second half of their 72-55 victory over Kansas State.
Huggins leads West Virginia past Duke
By HOWARD FENDRICH - AP Sports Writer
March 22, 2008
Back at his alma mater, back in the NCAAs, Bob Huggins looked and sounded just like the Bob Huggins everyone remembers. He yelled. He groused. He drew an early technical foul. And he willed his No. 7-seeded West Virginia past second-seeded Duke.
Detroit Rock City: KU headed North for Sweet 16 after 75-56 win over UNLV
05:57 p.m., March 22, 2008 Updated 08:25 p.m.
Off to Detroit it is for the Kansas University men's basketball team, which showed up and simply took care of business against an overmatched, undersized UNLV team Saturday in Omaha, claiming a 75-56 victory. The win lands the Jayhawks in their second straight Sweet 16, and it's the third trip to the NCAA Tournament's second weekend for KU in Bill Self's five years as head coach.
Faith Forum: Is God silent and invisible?
March 22, 2008 in print edition on D8
• God is alive and active within us: Eileen Stulak, spiritual leader, Unity Church of Lawrence • Finding God is a gift to be earned: Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel, Chabad Jewish Center
New cookbooks offer treats for Jewish cooks
The Washington Post
March 22, 2008 in print edition on D1
Passover falls almost a month after Easter this year, and for Jewish cooks that is a blessing.
Lawn mower prep
Washington Post
March 22, 2008 in print edition on D1
Do your lawn a favor by replacing the blade or blades on your rotary mower before the turf stirs in a week or two.
Club news
March 22, 2008 in print edition on D3
Club news around Lawrence
Around and about
March 22, 2008 in print edition on D3
Around and about Lawrence
Military news
March 22, 2008 in print edition on D3
Military news around Lawrence
Decorate on a budget with yard sales
By Margaret Winslow - For McClatchy Newspapers
March 22, 2008 in print edition on D5
After paying for your wedding and honeymoon, you may be short on cash. But you still have to make your new home a cozy place to be. The neighborhood yard sale is one of the most underutilized ways to furnish a home. Here’s how to get in on the action.
4-H and FCE news
March 22, 2008 in print edition on D5
4-H and FCE news around Lawrence
Right direction
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B7
To the editor: Incurring a precipitous or phased withdrawal is not a way to correct a foreign policy decision made five years ago. We should finish what we began.
Smart approach
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B7
To the editor: Just after my recent trip to Lawrence from my home in Austin, Texas, you ran the fascinating story titled “Stuck in time” that featured my friend Dennis Domer sharing his thoughts about Lawrence’s built environment, pro and con.
Luck involved
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B7
To the editor: I recently heard a story on NPR’s “All Things Considered” about two math majors at the College of Charleston using mathematics to predict the winners and losers of the NCAA Tournament.
Spitzer scandal brings up discussions among couples
By Jocelyn Novek - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A7
Every so often, says Marla Felcher, something happens that makes her realize again that she made a great choice of husband, lo these 29 years ago. One of those moments was the Eliot Spitzer sex scandal.
Dismal report
A state analysis paints a dismal picture of economic development efforts in Lawrence and Douglas County.
J-W Editorials
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B6
The overall expenditure of $1.5 billion over the past five years to improve and enhance Kansas’ economic development is a sizable amount: $630 million spent by state agencies and an estimated $860 million in tax revenue that has been forgone at both state and local levels.
CEOs avoid little guys’ financial pain
By Ellen Goodman
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B6
I don’t know too many economists who get confused with preachers. But there are times when they talk about virtue and temptation as if they were free-market holy rollers.
Kansas, Texas make dent in prison costs
By John Vratil and John Whitmire - Special to The Washington Post
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B6
The news that more than 1 in 100 adults in our country are behind bars shocked many Americans, but it shouldn’t have come as a surprise.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B6
The City Commission was getting close to action on resolutions regarding a planned downtown shopping center and to establish a Downtown Improvement Committee as a permanent agency.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B6
The Kansas Board of Regents decided to create a KU School of Architecture and Urban Design.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B6
From the Lawrence Daily World for March 22, 1908: “The Eudora News refused to believe the word of an old bachelor who lives near there and who declares he has received five leap-year proposals since the first of the year.”
Horoscopes
March 22, 2008 in print edition on D7
You have what it takes to make waves this year. Just where you want ripples and in what ocean of your life is your call. Trust that you will be heard!
Curtis shows skin for AARP
March 22, 2008 in print edition on D7
Jamie Lee Curtis went shirtless to pose for AARP The Magazine. Curtis is shown sporting gray hair and wading in water up to her chest on the cover of the magazine’s May/June issue, which will be available Monday.
People in the news
March 22, 2008 in print edition on D7
• Lawsuit: Audience injured woman • Beach Boys bandmates settle naming lawsuit • Cox calls on famous friends to raise funds
A rocky horror picture show
By Kevin McDonough
March 22, 2008 in print edition on D7
In more pretentious hands, the movie title “Rock Monster” (8 p.m. Saturday, Sci Fi) could take on so many meanings. But the no-nonsense folks who make no-budget movies for Sci Fi present us with a movie about a monster made of rock. It’s rather beautiful in its gritty simplicity.
Woman’s killing makes neighbors nervous
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A5
Residents of an upscale community were on edge Friday as detectives sought whoever shot a neighbor to death in her gated, high-security mansion as she called 911.
Scientists find giant marine life, potential new species
By Ray Lilley - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A5
Scientists who conducted the most comprehensive survey to date of New Zealand’s Antarctic waters were surprised by the size of some specimens found, including jellyfish with 12-foot tentacles and 2-foot-wide starfish.
Pregnant woman tortured to death
By Jim Suhr - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A6
Banished to the basement, the 29-year-old mother with a childlike mind and another baby on the way had little more than a thin rug and a mattress to call her own on the chilly concrete floor.
After shooting rampage, racially tense campaign for mayor unfolds
By Christopher Leonard - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A6
Six weeks after a deadly shooting rampage rife with racial overtones in Kirkwood’s City Council chambers, the issue of race has spilled over into the contest for mayor of this St. Louis suburb and produced a uniquely tense campaign.
Registered sex offender runs for mayor
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A6
A registered sex offender collared in an Internet sting four years ago is running for mayor of a small Dallas suburb.
Study: Human ancestors walked upright earlier
By Thomas H. Maugh II - Los Angeles Times
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A10
Human ancestors walked upright 6 million years ago, at least 1 million years earlier than previously believed, according to an analysis of the oldest primate fossil known.
China says it will bar live TV shots from square
By Charles Hutzler - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A10
Don’t expect to turn on your TV during the Beijing Olympics and see live shots of Tiananmen Square, where Chinese troops crushed pro-democracy protests nearly two decades ago.
Endangered butterflies coming back strong
By Deborah Schoch - Los Angeles Times
March 22, 2008 in print edition on E6
Hidden by the darkness of a half-moon sky, nine students and their biologist mentor waded through waist-high brush one recent night, hunting for yellow-flowering deer weed to shelter one of the rarest butterflies in the United States.
Man, Mustang to be reunited after 38 years
Associated Press
March 22, 2008 in print edition on E6
A Los Angeles man is getting his stolen Mustang back — 38 years after it was stolen.
Museum opens severe weather exhibit
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B8
Coming off a year in which Kansas endured destructive ice storms, killer tornadoes and severe flooding, the state history museum has opened an exhibit on extreme weather.
Riverkeeper fundraiser hopes to raise $500K
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B8
A fundraiser will be April 11 at the Bass Pro Shop in Olathe for the Kansas Riverkeeper.
The World Company wins in airwaves auction
By Mark Fagan
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B4
The World Company, a Lawrence-based media company that provides telephone, Internet, cable television and newspaper services in northeast Kansas, has submitted the successful bid for acquiring frequencies of public airwaves to allow for two-way communications in Lawrence.
Starbucks punished for raiding workers’ tips
By Roger Vincent - Los Angeles Times
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B4
Starbucks executives got their hands caught in the tip jar and were ordered this week to pay California baristas more than $100 million.
Young Professionals to cook up some fun
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B4
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Network will meet for “Get Cookin’ with the CYPN” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Social Suppers, 3514 Clinton Parkway, Suite I-2.
Talk of the Town to address election
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B4
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce’s Government and Community Affairs Committee will present a Talk of the Town session at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Lawrence Public Library.
Markets closed Friday after up-down week
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B4
Financial markets were closed Friday in advance of the Easter weekend, and provided traders and investors with a day off following a volatile week.
Take me out to the ballgame — so I can stuff my face
All-you-can-eat seats catching on at many sports venues
By John Marshall - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B5
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack. And some more. And more.
Rivers continue to rise in Mo.; snow cancels O’Hare flights
By Christopher Leonard - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
Flood-weary residents in Missouri, Arkansas and Ohio fought to save their homes Friday after heavy rainstorms pushed swollen rivers out of their banks, and a fresh snowstorm blew through parts of the Upper Midwest, canceling flights and some Good Friday services.
Flake goes for $1,350
Associated Press
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
Two sisters from Virginia sold their Illinois-shaped corn flake on eBay Friday night for $1,350.
Hannah Montana products test high for lead
By Michael D. Sorkin - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
An independent laboratory reports that some of Disney’s “Hannah Montana” children’s products sold at Wal-Mart, Target and Toys ‘R Us are contaminated with high levels of lead.
White House: Computer hard drives destroyed
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
Older White House computer hard drives have been destroyed, the White House disclosed to a federal court Friday in a controversy over millions of possibly missing e-mails from 2003 to 2005.
Court dismisses suit over Florida delegates
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
An appeals court on Friday rejected on technical grounds a Florida case challenging the Democratic Party’s decision to strip the state of its presidential nominating delegates.
Investigators close to getting key witness
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
Federal investigators may be close to getting another key witness in the case of ex-Gov. Eliot Spitzer and the Emperors Club VIP, according to court records and an attorney familiar with the investigation.
Authorities: 4 found safe, pulled from cave
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
Rescuers found four cavers cold and wet but otherwise safe on Friday after they didn’t return as planned from an overnight spelunking trip in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
France to cut nuclear arsenal
By John Leicester - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A2
President Nicolas Sarkozy said Friday that he will cut France’s nuclear arsenal to fewer than 300 warheads, seeking to balance the defense of the nation — he mentioned the threat from Iran — against budgetary and strategic considerations.
China names 21 Most Wanted rioters
By Tini Tran - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A9
China issued a “Most Wanted” list of 21 rioters Friday — shown in grainy photos waving knives and fighting during last week’s violence over Chinese rule in Tibet. Thousands of troops continued to push into western China to contain unrest.
Television journalist killed in Moscow
By Mansur Mirovalev - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A9
A television journalist was found dead in a Moscow apartment Friday with a belt around his neck and numerous stab wounds — a grisly murder that reinforces Russia’s image as one of the most dangerous countries for reporters.
Pope presides over rainy Good Friday procession
By Frances D’Emilo - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A9
Pope Benedict XVI presided over the Good Friday nighttime Way of the Cross procession but did not carry the cross as planned during the tradition, which this year paid tribute to Catholics who are persecuted.
Musharraf’s allies withdraw PM candidate
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A9
Allies of President Pervez Musharraf said Friday they would withdraw their candidate for Pakistan’s prime minister as a “goodwill gesture” to followers of slain leader Benazir Bhutto who now dominate parliament.
Iraqi security forces battle Shiite gunmen
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A9
Iraqi security forces battled Shiite gunmen south of Baghdad on Friday, raising tensions among rival factions of the country’s majority religious community and straining a seven-month cease-fire proclaimed by the biggest Shiite militia.
Financial turmoil raises worries of deep recession
By Martin Crutsinger - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A8
It’s been almost an article of faith: Any recession this year will be mild and brief. But now the stunning meltdown of a top Wall Street investment bank and stubbornly persistent financial market turbulence has called that into question, raising fears that severe problems in housing and the nation’s bedrock financial system could cripple the economy and wallop many millions of Americans.
Richardson endorses Obama for president
By Margaret Talev - McClatchy Newspapers
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A8
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president on Friday, saying he was deeply moved by Obama’s speech this week on race in America and that he’s confident that the first-term Illinois senator is prepared on foreign policy and national defense.
Obama outspends, outraises Clinton
By Jim Kuhnhenn - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A8
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton lived hand to mouth during the rush of presidential primaries while Democratic rival Sen. Barack Obama outspent her and put money in the bank.
Girl dies from pool injuries after 9 months
By Doug Glass - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A3
A 6-year-old girl whose intestines were partially sucked out by a swimming pool drain, leading to tougher safety legislation, has died, her family’s attorney said Friday.
Presidential candidates’ files breached
By Anne Flaherty and Desmond Butler - Associated Press Writers
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A3
Maybe it was just curiosity. But whatever led State Department workers to pry into the passport files of Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain, it wasn’t an accident.
A third of patients on transplant list not eligible
By Rob Stein - The Washington Post
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A3
The list of patients waiting for organ transplants, which is widely used to promote organ donations, includes thousands who are ineligible for the operations, according to statistics kept by the national network that manages the allocation of organs.
Feds signal driver’s license compromise
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A3
Homeland security officials on Friday hinted at a possible face-saving deal to end their standoff with a handful of states over new driver’s license rules — a dispute that, left unresolved, could cause big air travel headaches.
Second US company recalls Heparin
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A3
A second American company recalled Heparin products Friday as China announced it was clamping down on production of the blood-thinning drug’s main ingredient to prevent further cases of contamination.
Police chase doughnut shop delivery van
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A4
A bevy of officers chased a doughnut delivery van at speeds up to 100 mph before arresting the driver at gunpoint, authorities said.
Suspect in serial killings awaits verdict
By Andale Gross - Associated Press Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B2
Accused serial killer Terry Blair is expected to learn his fate next week when the judge hearing the case reaches a verdict.
On the record
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B2
Motor vehicle accident, 10:19 a.m. Thursday, Atchison Avenue and Clinton Parkway.
Kline’s choice of investigator in Morrison probe questioned
Associated Press
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B3
Johnson County commissioners have summoned District Attorney Phill Kline to a meeting next week to discuss the hiring of a special prosecutor for the investigation of former Attorney General Paul Morrison.
Nebraska considering apologizing for slavery
Associated Press
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B3
Nebraska could become the first state west of the Mississippi to apologize for slavery if lawmakers approve a resolution to express “profound regret” and sympathies to those who were enslaved and their descendants.
Report, comments cast doubt on state’s economic efforts
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
Several weeks ago, the Kansas Legislature’s Division of Post-Audit released a report focusing on the estimated $1.5 billion the state has spent on, or appropriated for, economic development programs.
Grant to help KUMC, region
By Jonathan Kealing
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
A $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, announced Friday, will help Kansas University Medical Center bring more biomedical startup companies to the Kansas City area.
Pump patrol
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3 at BP Amoco, 19th and Haskell.
Panel to discuss political spouses
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
The Dole Institute of Politics will host a panel discussion on “First Spouses: Changing Roles and Expectations” at 7:30 p.m. April 3.
Items sought for Audio-Reader sale
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
Kansas University’s Audio-Reader Network is seeking unwanted records, CDs, stereos and other audio electronics to sell at its annual spring fundraiser.
Car crash destroys duplex
By Janet Reid
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
Lawrence resident Timothy Klaus is counting his blessings. The father of four was watching television inside his duplex in the 1300 block of Randall Road, when early Friday morning the whole house shook.
Gov. vetoes coal plant bill
Sebelius, Legislature may be headed for showdown over ‘policy issue’
By Scott Rothschild
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
Fight or compromise? After Gov. Kathleen Sebelius vetoed legislation Friday that would authorize the construction of two coal-fired power plants, legislative leaders vowed to try to push for votes to override the veto.
Downtown concert plan seems to have city leaders’ support
By Chad Lawhorn
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
Kansas City has its Starlight Theatre. Maybe downtown Lawrence will have Ninth and New Hampshire to tout as its unique outdoor concert venue.
Yankees’ tickets as high as $2,500
By Ronald Blum - Associated Press Baseball Writer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C8
Those $250 box seats at Yankee Stadium will seem inexpensive in 2009.
Smoltz shelved by ailing shoulder
Associated Press
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C8
John Smoltz felt tightness in his right shoulder and missed his start. Pedro Martinez was pain-free, and it appears that he won’t be under a pitch count heading into the regular season.
Bonds perjury case on hold for 3 months
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C8
The perjury case against Barry Bonds was put on hold for three months Friday, with prosecutors telling a federal judge they plan to obtain a new indictment against baseball’s home run king.
K.C. rough on Bedard
Associated Press
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C8
The Seattle Mariners paid a hefty price to get Erik Bedard. So far this spring, they have little to show for their investment.
KSU-UW study in contrasts
By Tom Keegan
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C5
One team is the youngest in the tournament and has a first-year head coach. The other has a veteran coach, who invented the offense his team uses, and a tall, veteran team.
Curry’s 40 lift Davidson
Georgetown cruises; pair of No. 12 seeds — Villanova, Western Kentucky — advance
Associated Press
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C4
Stephen Curry scored 30 of his 40 points in the second half and hit the tie-breaking three-pointer with just over a minute left, leading 10th-seeded Davidson to an 82-76 win over Gonzaga on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament’s Midwest Regional.
Poor 4s: UConn, Vanderbilt ousted by 13 seeds
Associated Press
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C4
San Diego’s Rob Jones didn’t even bother leaving his feet when the ball was tossed up to start the game. The 6-foot-6 forward knew he didn’t have a chance against Connecticut’s 7-foot-3 center Hasheem Thabeet.
KU softball falls in league opener
J-W Staff Reports
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C3
With bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh inning, Oklahoma’s Susan Ogden hit an RBI single off the left-center-field wall to lift the 11th ranked Sooners over Kansas University, 3-2, in the Big 12 Conference softball opener for both teams.
Free State baseball opens with rout
J-W Staff Reports
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C3
Free State High’s baseball team started the 2008 season in style, with a 17-2 run-rule victory against Kansas City Washington on Friday.
Hopfinger leads KU golf in Arizona
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C3
Kansas University freshman Brad Hopfinger recorded his fifth under-par round of the year, firing an opening-round 71 at the Ron Moore Invitational on Friday in Goodyear, Ariz.
KU signee, Chipola advance in tourney
By Jason Elmquist
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C3
It took three games for Chipola (Fla.) College coach Greg Heiar to get “the real Chipola team” to show up for the NJCAA Men’s National Basketball Championship.
Price homers; Jayhawks split
J-W Staff Reports
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C3
Senior Ryne Price hit a tie-breaking, two-run homer in the top of the seventh to become KU’s career home-run record holder, and T.J. Walz pitched seven strong innings as the Jayhawks knocked off Maryland-Baltimore County, 4-1, in college baseball Friday evening at Robert C. Wynn Field.
Woods one back at CA
Ogilvy fires 67, leads after round two
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C2
Even with a one-shot lead, Geoff Ogilvy realizes the odds are against him. And that was before someone told him the odds.
Wooden returns home
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C2
John Wooden went home from a rehabilitation center Friday, having regained his strength after the 97-year-old UCLA coaching great broke his left wrist and collarbone in a fall at home.
Commentary: Why are Red Sox in Japan anyway?
By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press Sports Columnist
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C2
The Red Sox managed to get some male bonding in, the fans in Florida finally got a game, and Bud Selig got two baseball teams on planes to Japan.
Mayer: Collins’ hustle a catalyst
By Bill Mayer
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
A sensational play by Sherron Collins last Sunday could have been the virus to sustain, even heighten, a fever that will drive Kansas University to the NCAA basketball championship.
Don’t blink; Wink’s explosive
Dynamic UNLV guard hopes to catch Jayhawks napping
By Ryan Wood
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C1
He started as Winky Adams, before deciding he was too old for such a child-like moniker.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook
By Gary Bedore
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C6
Brandon Rush, who traveled the country extensively while playing AAU basketball in high school, figures he has been to Las Vegas six or seven times.
Ryan Wood’s UNLV hoops notebook
By Ryan Wood
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C7
Most of UNLV’s coaching staff — including head coach Lon Kruger — is comprised of native Kansans.
Hard eight
Will No. 1 Kansas need some luck to get past No. 8 Nevada-Las Vegas?
By Gary Bedore
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
Kansas University’s basketball players sat in the Qwest Center stands and watched in amazement as UNLV held Kent State to 10 points in the first half of Thursday’s first-round NCAA Midwest Regional rout of the Golden Flashes.
Lost wager turns KU fan into Goldilocks
By Erin Castaneda
March 22, 2008 in print edition on B1
John Ross is a man of his word, even if it means hurting his Jayhawk pride.
Venerable Rebel has come a long way
By Tom Keegan
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C7
By the time Kansas University red-shirt Brady Morningstar exhausts his eligibility as a college basketball player, he will be 25 years old, a mere pup compared to one of the players Kansas faces in today’s NCAA Tournament second-round game against UNLV.
Iowa clinches NCAA title
March 22, 2008 in print edition on C2
Mark Perry earned a return trip to the finals of the NCAA wrestling championships, and this time it’ll be a victory lap. Iowa won three semifinal matches Friday night and clinched its first title since 2000 a day early.
Pet peeves
Live animals popular at Easter but live long after the holiday
By Sarah Henning
March 22, 2008 in print edition on D1
The real animals of spring — and Easter — are available to make for an critter-filled Easter egg hunt that children may relish for years. But after the memories are made, after the holiday candy is long gone, that Easter animal fling will still be there.
Meet the Jayhawks’ latest foe: The Runnin’ Rebel
Fans expect KU to run over UNLV on way to Sweet 16
By Jonathan Kealing
March 22, 2008 in print edition on A1
When the Jayhawks take the floor about 6 tonight, it’ll be the first time in nearly a decade that Kansas University has taken on the University of Nevada-Las Vegas’ Runnin’ Rebels.
Purim treat: Pareve Poppy Seed Hamantaschen
The Washington Post
March 22, 2008 in print edition on D8
This recipe is adapted from “Healthy Cooking for the Jewish Home,” by Faye Levy.
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