Bassnectar's album cover

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Floss is boss: Organizer Phil Canty, Topeka sophomore, advises you put the effort in and come ready for anything to Mingle, a night of partying, art and hip hop at the Eighth St. Taproom.

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Recharging the batteries: Getz stops by the Lawrence Farmers’ Market to pick up some fuel for the last few hours of his full day on the town.

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The mourning after: About 20 hours into his experiment, Getz takes some time to collect himself at the Japanese Friendship Garden, 1045 Massachusetts St.

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The write stuff: KU Writing Center advisers such as Rachel McMurray, Tulsa, Okla., graduate student, use their writing skills (and patience) to help students.

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Too much: 21 shots on your 21st birthday is “the craziest thing anyone would want to do,” says Tama Sawyer, director of KU Med’s Poison Control Center.

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Shannon Thompson, Overland Park freshman “Firewoman, because there is something sexy about fire.”

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Rachel Crist, Elyria non-traditional student “I’m usually a vampire for Halloween, but I think that’s going to be popular this year, so I think I am going to be a belly dancer.”

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Kirsten Moore, Overland Park freshman “I’m going to be a fairy or pirate because I want the pretty, glittery wings.”

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Jessica Neuhedel, Overland Park junior “Minnie Mouse because I found an old costume I wore in elementary school, and it still fits.”

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‘Dead’ devotees: Movie-lovers, including Malcolm Miller, one of the event’s coordinators (middle), dress up for Midnight Movie Madness, a monthly event showing of cult films such as Evil Dead 2.

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Ian Tan, Malaysia sophomore “I’m going to be a K-State hillbilly because I think they’re interesting.”

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Time to text? Txt Blocker is a monthly subscription service that prevents a phone from sending and receiving messages at designated times such as when you’re driving or when you’re in class.

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Chris Dawson, the strength and conditioning coach, watches Kansas' players complete an early-morning workout last week. Throughout the year, Dawson spends more time with the Jayhawks than any coach on staff, including Mark Mangino.

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Chris Dawson, Kansas football strength and conditioning coach, watches as players work out. Many former players regard Dawson as one of the best strength and conditioning coaches in the country.

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Sophomore setter Nicole Tate sets the ball for a teammate against UMKC Tuesday evening. Tate recorded 39 sets and 13 digs in the 3-0 victory at Horejsi Family Athletics Center.

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From left, Hollis Santee, Wichita junior, John Sales, Fayetteville, N.C. senior, and Kyle McRae, Iola sophomore pose for a polaroid portrait in front of the 'got milk' poster. HOMEBASE set up a table at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center and was offering free milk in an effort to encourage students to drink more milk and learn about the importance of calcium.

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Then sophomore guard Tyrel Reed yells to his teammates on the court in a game last year. He was the first player off the bench in 13 games last season, and shows wisdom that makes him as valuable as other, more talented players.

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Senior guard Sherron Collins responds to questions from the media Oct. 15.

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Then junior guard Sherron Collins raises his arms to get the Kansas fans off their seats with 1:20 left on the clock during a game last season. The Jayhawks are No. 1 in the preseason rankings and the team faces high expectations for the season.

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Junior center Cole Aldrich slams down a dunk to re-energize the Jayhawks last season. Aldrich and senior guard Sherron Collins were named the Big 12 Preseason Co-Players of the Year.

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Freshman forward Aishah Sutherland fights to make a shot against Nebraska. Sutherland scored 12 points and snagged 8 rebounds in the 70-57 victory for the Jayhawks.

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Then junior guard LaChelda Jacobs makes her way past a Kansas State defender during a game at Allen Fieldhouse last season. Jacobs and the rest of the Jayhawks are preparing to make a run at the Big 12 title this season.

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Then junior guard Mario Little is restrained by Sherron Collins and a official after getting into a scuffle with Nebraska’s Cookie Miller last season. Miller, at 5-feet-7, is one of the many Cornhuskers who made up the smallest team in Division I last season. Nebraska signed three players who are at least 6-foot-10 in an effort to compete with bigger teams, including Kansas.

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Matt Rissien, Overland Park, Kan., senior, hangs a Missouri Tiger stuffed animal before the start of the Missouri basketball game last year. Kansas defeated Missouri 90-65 to retain its first place standing in the Big 12.

Published on October 28, 2009

Published on October 28, 2009