The day in photos, March 12, 2011

photo by: Jonathan Kealing

As the second half winds down, Kansas fans watch at the Power & Light District as the Jayhawks continue to battle the Colorado Buffaloes Friday, March 11, 2011.

photo by: John Hanna | Associated Press

Gov. Sam Brownback talks about his decision to cut spending from the current budget without waiting for legislators to finish work on a bill making reductions, Friday, March 11, 2011, at the Statehouse in Topeka. Brownback says the state can't wait longer to bring its current budget back into balance, so he's exercising his power under Kansas law to make cuts to prevent a deficit on June 30.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kansas University architecture students in Studio 804 are currently building what will showcase the latest in green technology. The foundation of the new structure is seen in the middle of the photograph behind Studio 804 students. Part of the Center for Design Research, the project is located near properties on the old Chamney farm on KU’s West Campus near Bob Billings Parkway and Westbrooke Street.

Kaycee Schlotzhauer, a Kansas University senior from Overland Park, enjoys Friday’s spring-like weather playing Frisbee with a friend at Watson Park. Many people got out in the sunshine as temperatures reached the mid-70's.

photo by: Whitney Mathews

Lawrence school board candidate Shannon Kimball chats live with LJWorld.com users at the News Center, 645 N.H., Friday, March 11.

photo by: AP Photo | Shuji Kajiyama

Stranded commuters wrap themselves in blankets bracing for chilly evening at a park in Yokohama, near Tokyo, following a strong earthquake hit eastern Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011.

photo by: AP Photo | Kyodo News

Tsunami swirls near a port in Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture (state) after Japan was struck by a strong earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, March 11, 2011.

photo by: AP Photo | Yasushi Kanno, The Yomiuri Shimbun

Houses are in flame while the Natori river is flooded over the surrounding area by tsunami tidal waves in Natori city, Miyagi Prefecture, northern Japan, March 11, 2011, after strong earthquakes hit the area.