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Photos for January 2, 2014

West Virginia's Asya Bussie (20) takes control of a rebound against Kansas University's Chelsea Gardner (15) on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Allen Fieldhouse. West Virginia won, 65-55, in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.

Kansas University's Dakota Gonzalez (2) ties up West Virginia's Taylor Palmer in the final moments of their game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Allen Fieldhouse. West Virginia won, 65-55, in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.

Kansas University's Dakota Gonzalez (2) tries to avoid West Virginia's Crystal Leary (32) in the second half on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Allen Fieldhouse. West Virginia won, 65-55, in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.

Kansas University's CeCe Harper (24) blocks West Virginia's Linda Stepney (22) on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Allen Fieldhouse. West Virginia won, 65-55, in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.

Kansas University's Keyla Morgan (32) looks for a block on West Virginia's Averee Fields (5) as KU teammate Asia Boyd (0) helps, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Allen Fieldhouse. West Virginia won, 65-55, in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.

Kansas University's Natalie Knight (42) steals the ball from West Virginia's Crystal Leary (32) in the first half on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Allen Fieldhouse. West Virginia won, 65-55, in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.

Kansas University's CeCe Harper (24) works against West Virginia's Brooke Hampton (4) and Bria Holmes (23) during their game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Allen Fieldhouse. West Virginia won, 65-55, in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.

Kansas University coach Bonnie Henrickson instructs her players during the first half on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Allen Fieldhouse. West Virginia won, 65-55, in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.

Kansas University's Natalie Knight brings the ball up against West Virginia's Averee Fields (5) during their game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Allen Fieldhouse. West Virginia won, 65-55, in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.

Kansas University's Asia Boyd (0) collides with West Virginia's Taylor Palmer (2) during their game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Allen Fieldhouse. West Virginia won, 65-55, in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.

Lon Frahm, who owns large farming operations in northwest Kansas, depends on the Ogallala Aquifer for much of his grain production. He says finding more efficient ways to irrigate will help extend the life of the aquifer.

Brownie Wilson of the Kansas Geological Survey measures the depth of water in an irrigation well near Colby. KGS conducts a yearly survey of wells in the Ogallala Aquifer region. The wells are critical to the kind of irrigation farming that supports much of western Kansas, but water levels have been declining steadily for several years.

Brownie Wilson of the Kansas Geological Survey measures the depth of a water well near Colby during an annual survey of well depths in the Ogallala Aquifer. The aquifer is critical to much of the farm economy of western Kansas, but water levels have been declining steadily for several years.

The second baby of the New Year in Lawrence, Canela, was born to parents Jesus Chacon and Carrie Johnson of Eudora at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Thursday.

The second baby of the New Year in Lawrence, Canela, was born to parents Jesus Chacon and Carrie Johnson of Eudora at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Thursday.

Anne Hedeman is the Judith Harris Murphy Distinguished Professor of Art History at Kansas University. Photo courtesy of KU.

John Augusto is director of Kansas University's Center for Undergraduate Research. The center was created in 2012 to help bring research to undergraduate classrooms. Photo courtesy of KU.

From left, Free State's Brianne Martin and Matthew Eagle and Lawrence High's Kierstan Warren and Carter Gehrke are ready for the 2014 high school bowling season.

Billy Burford, a Kansas University junior from Olathe, tosses some powder at his 20-week-old puppy, Daisy, as the two play on the tennis courts at Veterans Park on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014.

References to pistachios date back to 6,000 B.C. and are even mentioned in the Bible. The shells and fruit are sometimes dyed red or green.

Slothing details: Combat boots, gift; pants, $10, thrift store; Australian Duster coat, gift from my dad; mini satchel, $35, Renaissance festival; vest, thrift store, a few dollars; goggles, don’t remember price, Etsy.

Clothing details: Steve Madden boots, $80; tights, $10, Target; skirt, $20, Urban Outfitters; shirt, $10, Arizona Trading Company; jacket, $40, Target; purse, $20, Arizona Trading Company.

Moisture-wicking workout shirts and shorts for sale at Garry Gribble’s Running Sports, 839 Massachusetts St.
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