Photos for March 11, 2010

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From 1954, Allen Fieldhouse

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Roy Williams

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Larry Brown

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Senior infielder Sara Ramirez attempts to make a sliding stop Thursday at Arrocha Ballpark. The Jayhawks defeated Valparaiso 6-5 in their home opener.

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Ted Owens

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Dick Harp

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William O. Hamilton

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Senior pitcher Sarah Vertelka pitches against Valparaiso Thursday. Vertelka pitched for three innings had three strikeouts and recorded the win.

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Senior infielder Sara Ramirez throws the ball to first base after fielding a ground ball Thursday. Kansas played there home opener against Valparaiso at Arrocha Ballpark.

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Freshman infielder Mariah Montgomery tags out a runner attempting to steal second base. Kansas defeated Valparaiso 6-5 in the Jayhawks home opener Thursday at Arrocha Ballpark.

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Freshman infielder Mariah Montgomery rounds second base after hitting a 2-run home run in the bottom of the second inning. Kansas defeated Valparaiso 6-5.

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Senior infielder Amanda Jobe connects for a singles in the second inning Thursday. Kansas defeated Valparaiso 6-5.

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Dr. Forrest "Phog" Allen

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Dr. James Naismith

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Paul Pierce

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Jacque Vaughn

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Wilt Chamberlain

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Paul Endacott

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Jo Jo White

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Darnell Valentine

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Danny Manning

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Clyde Lovellette

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Charlie T. Black

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Bill Self, head coach since 2004, has won one national championship, five regular-season Big 12 titles and three league tournament championships.

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B.H. Born

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Junior center Krysten Boogaard puts up a shot. Boogaard was fouled on the play, and with the free throw she tied the game in the second half. Kansas took the lead on the next play, but could not maintain their advantage, losing to Oklahoma State 76-69.

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Sophomore forward Aishah Sutherland goes up for a layup during the second half. Despite taking the lead in the second half, Kansas fell to Oklahoma State in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament 76-69.

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Freshman forward Annette Davis hangs her head in the last seconds of the Jayhawks 76-69 loss to Oklahoma State in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament. Despite holding a two point lead in the second half, Kansas was eliminated from the tournament with the loss.

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The Kansas bench celebrates after the Jayhawks took the lead in the second half. Kansas led briefly, but could not maintain their advantage as they fell 76-69 to Oklahoma State.

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Freshman guard Monica Engelman goes for a steal during the second half. Engelman scored four points off one of 12 shooting in the Jayhawks 76-69 loss to Oklahoma State.

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The team poses after winning the National Championship in 1952.

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Freshman forward Carolyn Davis puts up a shot against several Oklahoma State defenders. Davis scored 31 points, a Kansas school record for most points in a Big 12 Tournament game.

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Freshman guard Monica Engelman goes for a steal. Kansas took the lead at one point in the second half, but eventually lost 76-69 to Oklahoma State in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament.

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Oklahoma State guard Andrea Riley yells in celebration after scoring two of her game-high 37 points as freshman guard Monica Engelman watches. Behind Riley's Big 12 Tournament record performance, Oklahoma State defeated Kansas 76-69.

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Oklahoma State guard Andrea Riley puts up a shot against senior guard Sade Morris. Riley set the record for most points in a Big 12 Tournament first-round game with 37 against Kansas Thursday night in the Cowgirls 76-69 victory.

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Freshman forward Carolyn Davis and freshman guard Monica Engelman go up for a rebound against Oklahoma State guard Tegan Cunningham. The Jayhawks pulled in 34 defensive rebounds in the game, a season high.

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Senior guard LaChelda Jacobs comes up with a steal against Oklahoma State guard Tegan Cunningham. The Jayhawks forced just seven turnovers while committing 14 of their own.

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Coach Bonnie Henrickson shouts out instructions to her players on the floor. Kansas trailed most of the game before taking the lead in the second half, but went on to lose 76-69 to Oklahoma State Thursday evening.

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Sophomore forward Aishah Sutherland tries to get past an Oklahoma State defender. Despite outscoring the Cowgirls in the paint, Kansas fell 76-69 in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament Thursday evening in Kansas City.

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A current poll by Rasmussen Reports, a national polling service, states that Senator Sam Brownback, the Republican candidate for governor, is leading with 55 percent of the likely votes. KU’s student Republican group, College Republicans, is already preparing for next semester's campaign.

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Freshman forward Carolyn Davis finishes underneath the basket. Davis led the Jayhawks in scoring and rebounds with 31 points and 11 rebounds.

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Sophomore forward Aishah Sutherland loses possession of the ball under the pressure of two Oklahoma State defenders. Kansas had 14 turnovers in the game, while only forcing seven by Oklahoma State.

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Senior guard Sade Morris drives past an Oklahoma State defender. Morris scored five points off two of 12 shooting in Kansas' 76-69 loss Thursday evening.

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Junior forward Nicollette Smith blocks the shot of Oklahoma State guard Andrea Riley. Leading Oklahoma State in scoring with 37 points, Riley set the record for most points in a Big 12 Tournament game.

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Sophomore forward Aishah Sutherland pulls up for a jumper. Sutherland scored six points to go with six rebounds in Kansas' first round loss to Oklahoma State in the Big 12 Tournament.

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Junior center Krysten Boogaard reaches for a rebound. Boogaard scored eight points and pulled in four rebounds in just eight minutes on the floor.

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Hoch Auditorium acted as the Jayhawks' home court from 1928 to 1955. The building was nicknamed "The Opera House."

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Construction of Allen Fieldhouse in 1954. The name for the building, which could havve been Allen or Naismith, was voted on by the students.

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Texas A&M guard Donald Sloan dribbles on the perimeter during the second half Thursday against Nebraska. The Aggies will face off against the Jayhawks Friday at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Freshman guard Xavier Henry battles through traffic in the lane against Texas Tech. Henry finished with 13 points during 29 minutes on the floor Thursday against the Red Raiders.

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Freshman infielder Mariah Montgomery celebrates with teammates after belting a home run over the left field wall during the bottom of the third inning. Montgomery's home run drove in two runs to take an early 3-2 lead against Valparaiso.

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Senior pitcher Sarah Vertelka signals two outs to freshman outfielder Maggie Hull Thursday afternoon at Arrocha Ballpark. Hull went 0 for 4 during a 6-5 Jayhawk victory.

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Sophomore infielder Marissa Ingle prepares for a potential hit during the second inning against Valparaiso Thursday afternoon. Ingle went 1 for 2 with one run and one sacrifice fly, helping the Jayhawks win 6-5 at Arrocha Ballpark.

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Senior pitcher Sarah Vertelka pitches to a Valparaiso batter. Vertelka struck out three batters in a complete game against Valparaiso Thursday afternoon at Arrocha Ballpark, helping the Jayhawks win 6-5.

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Senior pitcher Sarah Vertelka, left, high fives senior infielder Sara Ramirez before taking the field in the first inning. Ramirez went 0 for 3, but took a base early when she was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the first inning.

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A Kansas yell leader runs across the court with the 2,000th victory flag following Kansas' 80-68 victory against Texas Tech. Kansas follows Kentucky (2,017) and North Carolina (2,000) to become the third college program to achieve the record.

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Junior center Cole Aldrich grabs an offensive board over Texas Tech guard John Roberson during the second half. Aldrich pulled in 18 boards during 29 minutes on the floor.

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Junior center Cole Aldrich hits a basket in the lane during the second half Thursday against Texas Tech. Kansas' 80-68 victory marked the 12th time they will move to the semifinals of the Big 12 Championships.

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Junior center Cole Aldrich hits a basket in the lane during the second half Thursday against Texas Tech. Kansas' 80-68 victory marked the 12th time they will move to the semifinals of the Big 12 Championships.

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Junior center Cole Aldrich hits a basket in the lane during the second half Thursday against Texas Tech. Kansas' 80-68 victory marked the 12th time they will move to the semifinals of the Big 12 Championships.

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Junior guard Brady Morningstar drives to the basket for a layup with eight minutes left in the second half, giving Kansas a 62-54 lead. Morningstar finished two-of-five from the field for five points.

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Sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor shuffles to defend against a drive attempt during the second half. Kansas' 80-68 victory Thursday marked the Jayhawk's 25th all-time Big 12 Championship win.

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Sophomore center Markieff Morris hits a shot during the second half. Kansas won their 2,000th game 80-68 against Texas Tech.

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Sophomore forward Marcus Morris gets into the face of Texas Tech forward D'walyn Roberts after a foul. Morris finished with 12 points in Kansas' 80-68 victory.

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Junior center Cole Aldrich winds up to knock down the shot of Texas Tech forward Mike Singletary with 15:54 left in the second half. Aldrich finished with three blocks, 18 rebounds, and 12 points during 29 minutes.

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Junior center Cole Aldrich stretches out in the lane to grab ahold of a offensive rebound. Aldrich tied a season-high of 18 boards in Thursdays matchup against Texas Tech. Kansas won 80-68 to mark their 2,000th victory.

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Sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor drives to the basket, drawing a foul from Texas Tech forward Mike Singletary. Taylor shot 0-3 from the field, finishing with just two points from the free-throw line.

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Senior guard Sherron Collins hits a jumper at the top of the key just over a minute into the second half to give Kansas a seven point lead. Kansas defeated Texas Tech 80-68.

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Senior guard Sherron Collins elevates for an opening three-point basket of the second half. The shot gave Kansas a five point lead at 37-32.

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Sophomore center Markieff Morris hits a shot under the basket. Morris scored 11 points and grabbed nine rebounds in Kansas' 2,000th victory against the Red Raiders.

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Texas Tech coach Pat Knight yells at the official about a call during the first half. Kansas defeated Texas Tech 80-68 to mark their 2,000th victory.

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Freshman forward Thomas Robinson attempts a fast break layup but missed. Robinson played five minutes during Thursdays 80-68 victory, finishing with two blocks and a free throw.

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Junior guard Brady Morningstar attempts to tuck the ball behind his head before having it knocked loose by Texas Tech forward D'walyn Roberts. Morningstar came off the bench and shot two-of-five from the field for five points.

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Freshman guard Xavier Henry drives to the basket before being whistled for a charge during the first half. Henry finished with just one foul in Kansas' 80-68 victory.

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Senior guard Sherron Collins drives to the basket, drawing a foul from Texas Tech center Robert Lewandowski. Collins led Kansas with nine points off five-of-eight shooting and six assists.

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Freshman guard Xavier Henry battles through traffic in the lane against Texas Tech. Henry finished with 13 points during 29 minutes on the floor Thursday against the Red Raiders.

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Junior guard Brady Morningstar dishes off a pass to senior guard Sherron Collins on the perimeter. Kansas won their 2,000th game, becoming the third team to do so following Kentucky (2,017) and North Carolina (2,000).

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Sophomore forward Marcus Morris throws the ball back in bounds to a teammate during the first half. Kansas moved to 30-2 following the 80-68 victory against Texas Tech.

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Junior guard Tyrel Reed drives to the bucket on a fast break for a basket to give Kansas a 14-9 lead with 14:36 remaining. The fast break came off a steal by sophomore forward Marcus Morris. Kansas defeated Texas Tech 80-68.

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Texas Tech forward Darko Cohadarevic drives underneath the basket for a reverse layup during the first half against Kansas. Cohadarevic finished with 14 of the Red Raider's 68 points.

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Mark Pacey, a graduate student from Manhattan and chair of the finance committee for the student senate, and Vans Copple, a senior from Salt Lake City and secretary of the finance committee, take questions Tuesday night from senate members regarding a proposed bill to cut $1.70 from student fees helping to fund the University Daily Kansan student newspaper. The bill, which would reduce the Kansan's budget by $83,000, received a majority vote to pass. The final phase of the bill will be introduced March 24 during the full senate meeting.

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Mark Pacey, a graduate student from Manhattan and chair of the finance committee for the student senate, and Vans Copple, a senior from Salt Lake City and secretary of the finance committee, take questions Tuesday night from senate members regarding a proposed bill to cut $1.70 from student fees helping to fund the University Daily Kansan student newspaper. The bill, which would reduce the Kansan's budget by $83,000, received a majority vote to pass. The final phase of the bill will be introduced March 24 during the full senate meeting.

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A dragon-like creature bites a peasant during a skit at the Shidara Taiko Drum company's performance at the Leid Center Wednesday night. The drum group, which features highly choregraphed drumming, traditional folk songs, and dance, comes from the remote town of Toei in Japan.

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Freshman guard Monica Engelman looks for an opening during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M last week. Kansas will count on Engelman to counter Oklahoma State’s Andrea Riley at both ends of the floor in Kansas’ first-round game.

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Oaklahoma State guard James Anderson dunks the ball over an Oklahoma defender Wednesday night at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. Anderson's Cowboys routed the Sooners and advanced to play Kansas State in today's quarterfinal round.

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Dakota Dodson, Jared McPherson, Alex Karwas, Dustin Weimer and Chris Vaughn, pour and spread resin onto the dry fabric. The project aims to power the EcoHawks’ VW Beetle with wind-generated energy.

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Sophomore center James Stanfield slides safely into second base before a Tabor infielder could gather the ball. Kansas took the lead in the second inning with a season-high seven runs and shut out the Bluejays with a 15-0 victory.

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“I wouldn’t want any because it would make the smaller things in life less important.” — Taylor Hersh, Overland Park sophomore

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“Healing powers, easily. It sucks getting sick around mid-terms.” — Tom Medved, Overland Park senior

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“I would choose flight because I could go anywhere in the world.” — Saima Azad, Wichita freshman

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“I would freeze time. Right when I’m turning in homework it seems like I need an extra hour.” — Luke Underwood, Overland Park senior

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Profane puppetry: Jeff Marx poses with Nicky, one of his off-beat creations from the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q. Nicky is said to be a parody of Bert, from Sesame Street. Avenue Q will be showing on March 24 at the Lied Center.

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Text message hook up: Technology has made it easier for cheating to occur. Whether it’s through text messages, webcams, or intimate email correspondence, people looking for action outside of their relationship may have an easier time doing it. Beware, however, because this method can leave digital footprints through cell phone records and website history.

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Feeding the soul: The volunteers at Julibee Café include many students. Volunteers help prepare and serve hot breakfasts for Lawrence community members. The Café is just one of many volunteer opportunities around.

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Foreign flu: Coming down with an illness in the middle of your study abroad adventure is never fun, but it’s important to know what precautions to take if you don’t feel well in a new country. Health policies and insurance for students may vary, so be sure to check out all of your options before departure.

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Politics, and good cinema, is a matter of perspective.

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