Jayplay

September 1, 2005

4| Singing in the
streets
A prole of Lawrence street musicians

6| Wandering eyes
The line between cheating and just looking

8| Be you write when you leave back soon What

and what it means

10| Sneaky snacks

From Goldsh to pudding

Alwayz chekin your buddies away messages? UR not alone... :)

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2 Weekly choice
music and events calendar

Weekly choice
Enjoy FREE tea and treats made by KU Catering in the Kansas Union, brought to you by SUA. Source: SUA events Tea Time. Kansas Union, Level 4, 3 p.m., FREE Relax, unwind and collect your thoughts with us as one fellow KU community member shares personal writing and thoughts as a medium for selfreflection. Whether youre looking for the meaning of life, or just want to avoid thinking about that exam a little longer, Meditation is the source for your weekly wind-down. Source: SUA events Meditation. Alderson Auditorium, Kansas Union, Level 4, 2:30 p.m., FREE

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Thurs 9/1

Liquid Buzz Sessions. Last Call, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., $5 (18+), $2 (21+) Americana Music Academy Jam. Signs of Life, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., all ages, FREE Neon 80s Dance Party. Granada, 10 p.m., $5 (18+), FREE (21+) Photolab. The Jazzhaus, 10 pm, 21+, $3 Johnny Love, Johnny Belt and the Buckles CD Release. Daveys Uptown Ramblers Club, 21+

4 Bite

sneaking snacks

6 Notice

calm down! meditate

10 Venue

Feature
checking the messages

modern day minstrels

12 Contact
listen, read, watch, play

watch out for that wandering eye

14 Reviews 15 Speak
Editors Note
Ive been waiting tables for the past six years. My first job was at Carrabbas Italian Grill; Id come home every night singing Frank Sinatra. Then there was that job at Applebees, enough said there. Finally I landed a job serving tables in Overland Park at the Ritz Charles, a weddings and conference facility. Like most servers Ive seen my fair share of customers with colorful personalities; from the lady who fell asleep eating

Free Play @ The Replay. The Replay Lounge, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., 21+, FREE PINBALL Ghosty, Conner, Arthur Dodge, The Horsefeathers. The Granada, 9 p.m., all ages, $5 to $7 DJ Nick Reddell. Abe & Jakes, 9 p.m., 21+, $5 Tri Point Paradox Jam. Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $4

Fri 9/2

Cowtown Playboys, The Bad Ideas, The Throttlers, Hot Rod Hillbillies. Daveys Uptown Ramblers Club, 8:30 p.m., 21+, $10 Ghosty. Granada, 9 p.m., all ages, $5 First Fridays Art Exhibits. Crossroads Art District, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., all ages, FREE Cosmic Bowling. Jaybowl, Kansas Union, Level 1, 11 p.m., FREE

this girls got ammo

her spaghetti to the man that demanded I fill his water glass after every sip. So this is an official call-out to all Lawrence restaurants and regulars. We want to shine the spotlight on your favorite, deserving servers, bartenders and baristas. Send your nominations to jayplay2005@gmail.com and then look for them in the Bite and Venue sections of the magazine. Happy nominating!

If you are looking for a fun and free place to be on Friday and Saturday nights, this is it. Sponsored by SUA and Union Programs, enjoy all the bowling, rockin music, and high scores (okay, so we cant promise youll bowl well...) you could want. Source: SUA events Cosmic Bowling. Jaybowl, Kansas Union, Level 1, 11 p.m., FREE PIMPS & HOs Party. Granada, 9 p.m., 18+, $5 entry Cash Prizes: $200 for best-dressed HO, $100 for best-dressed PIMP

Sat 9/3

Pretty Dirty: Opening reception for new works by Nathan Rightmeier. The Olive Gallery & Art Supply, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., all ages, FREE Kansas City Renaissance Festival. KC Speedway Complex, 130th St. Bonner Springs, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Majestic Rhythm Revue. Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $4 Hello Superworld, Anvil Chorus. The Bottleneck, 9 p.m., all ages, FREE

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VENUE

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GETS AROUND TOWN

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Realism and Abstraction: Six Degrees of Separation. Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, through December 31 TREEmendous TREEhouses. Powell Gardens, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., $7, through October 2 Particle. Granada, 8 p.m., all ages, $16

Sun 9/4

Smackdown Live action trivia & karaoke. The Bottleneck, 9 p.m., 21+

BITE

ALWAYS HAS THE MUNCHIES

Natalie Johnson Kelsie Smith Laura Snyder

CONTACT

WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR PROBLEMS

Meghan Miller Chris Moore Katie Moyer

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VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3

Weekly choice
2 3

Where:
Abe & Jakes Landing 8 E. Sixth St. (785) 841-5855 Black Dog Coffeehouse 12815 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, (913)-495-5515

The Blue Room 1616 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo., (816)-474-2929 The Boobie Trap Bar 1417 SW Sixth St., Topeka. (785)-232-9008 The Bottleneck 737 New Hampshire St. (785) 841-5483

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Mon 9/5
In the style of Joanna Newsom and Regina Specter, comes Anni Rossi. This Los Angeles musician uses her viola, Rhodes piano and uniquely beautiful voice to create her own brand of music she calls Experimental Pop. She is playing three shows in Lawrence over two days with nine local bands. To hear her music, go to http://www.myspace. com/annirossi Superargo, Anni Rossi, Wolf Economy, Evan Saathoff. Solidarity!, 7 p.m., 18+, $3 to $5 The Armory, ID and Sleeper, River Of Rust, Anni Rossi, DJ Konsept. The Gaslight Tavern, 9 p.m., 18+, $5 English Alternative Theatre staged reading: KU students perform Medea Gets a Life and Oscar Gets a Pair. Lawrence Arts Center, 8 p.m., all ages, FREE Last night at the pool. Lawrence Pool, 1 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., $3.75 for adults

Daveys Uptown Ramblers Club 3402 Main St. (816) 753-1909

Tues 9/6

El Torreon Ballroom 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo. Gaslight Tavern 317 N. Second St. (785) 856-4330

Wed 9/7

The Granada 1020 Massachusetts St. (785) 842-1390 Grand Emporium Saloon 3832 Main St. (816) 531-1504 Hobbs Park 10th & Delaware St. (785) 749-7394 Jackpot Saloon 943 Massachusetts St. (785) 832-1085 Jazzhaus 926 1/2 Massachusetts St. (785) 749-3320 Kemper Arena 1800 Genessee St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 513-4000 Spencer Museum of Art 1300 Mississippi St. (785) 864-4710 SUA Events www.suaevents.com Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St. (785) 843-2787 Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St. (785) 843-3833 Lawrence Visitor Center 402 N. Second St. (785) 965-4499 Liberty Hall 642 Massachusetts St. (785) 749-1912 The Lied Center West Campus (785) 864-2787 The Replay Lounge 946 Massachusetts St. (785) 749-7676

Bowling For Soup. Granada, 8 p.m., all ages, $13 (in advance), $15 (at the door) Flashback Film: Gone With the Wind. Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium, Level 5, 7 p.m., $1 NCAA Video Game Tournament. Kansas Union, Ballroom, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., FREE The Cavaliers, Chris McFarland, Anni Rossi. Jackpot Saloon and Music Hall, 10 p.m. Body Tone Fitness Session with Liliya. Student Recreation Fitness Center, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., FREE (with KU ID) Cardio Combat Fitness Session with CJ. Student Recreation Fitness Center, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., FREE (with KU ID)

On the heels of his recently-released What I Really Mean album, countryrock singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen brings his band and their eclectic blend of tunes to Lawrence. Check out his official website (http://www.robertearlkeen. com/) to learn more. Robert Earl Keen. Liberty Hall, 8 p.m., 18+ Do you have a way with words? Or do you like to hear/read poetry? Readers have 5 minutes to read any kind of poetry they want. Audience members will vote on their top slam poet, and prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers ($50, $25 and $15, respectively). Source: SUA events Poetry Slam. Kansas Union, Hawks Nest, Level 1, 7 p.m., FREE That Acoustic Jam Thing. Jazzhaus, 10 p.m., 21+, $2 Hard Core Troubadours, Bowman, HotVegas, Mike Borgia, The Starrs, Ex AntiFreeze. Daveys Uptown Ramblers Club, 21+

1. Art by Nathan Rightmeier 2.Tri Point Paradox 3. Particle 4. Gone With the Wind

Verizon Amphitheater 33 N. 130th St. (913) 721-3400

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venue

No
Illustration by Brock Potucek

purchase necessary
Street musicians provide the fun, free soundtrack of our lives
By Dave Ruigh, Jayplay writer street musicians in Lawrence prefer the four-block stretch of Mass. Street pave ment between 7th and 10th Streets. Three of the most popular places to play are in the alley next to the Antique Mall; the wide expanse in front of U.S. Bank, 900 Mass. St.; and on the corner of 7th Street. These venues receive heavy pedestrian traffic and have moderately comfortable seating (insofar as concrete can be deemed comfortable). Ignored or avoided by some when playing these ad hoc venues, street musicians exist as a living soundtrack in the lives of others. Its for people who cant afford to go to the bar and buy the beer, says Tara OBrien, JCCC sophomore, stopping and listening to Butler play. It shows how much music is in this town and how much people love it. Because street musicians have played on Mass. Street for so long, by default, they have helped shape the character of downtown Lawrence and distinguished it from the rest of the city. Larry Billings, owner of the Antique Mall, says that when street musicians play, they give downtown a different kind of at mosphere a carnival atmosphere. But this is far from the Golden Age of street musicians in Lawrence. Billings, who has owned the Antique Mall for 14 years, says street musicians dont appear outside his storefront as often as they once did. Musicians used to show up as many as three times a week. Now only one a week stops to play, generally on the weekend. Harvey says the nature of street musicians in America is cyclical, an ebb and flow of performers dictated by the social climate. And, Harvey adds, street musicians in Europe are more prevalent because Europeans are more accepting and appreciative of the performers and the lifestyle. But as long as one musician picks up a guitar and perches somewhere on Mass. Street, the tradition here will continue. Its something people have always done, says Smith. Someone will al ways be playing downtown. On Massachusetts Street, the bustling patchwork of life and culture that defines downtown Lawrence, few things can be guaranteed or predicted. The cultural tectonics shift daily. But for decades, street musicians their names and faces always changing have been one of the most familiar and reliable aspects of the landscape. Known traditionally as buskers, street musicians have historical roots stretching as far back as the 12th- and 13th- century French troubadours and trouveres, the traveling poet-musicians of the day, says Doug Harvey, a performing musician and adjunct professor of history at Johnson County Community College. Todays street musicians are generally found in college towns like Lawrence and large cities across the country. Musical street performance, or busking, has traditionally been seen as a moneymaking enterprise, but the intentions of Lawrence street musicians are as varied as their instruments and style. Some folks are playing to get spare change, other people play because they like to play, says Brad Butler, a slight, dread-locked man noodling on a classical guitar during an unseasonably cool Sunday afternoon in a cozy alcove next to the Antique Mall, 830 Mass. St. But because some street musicians here accept tips, their playing is sometimes perceived as invasive entertainment, if not outright begging. For most street musicians, however, the music is more meaningful than mendicant. Im not trying to scrounge a dol lar, says Chad Smith, strumming pop chords in the same alley a day later. If you want to throw a dollar, thats great. Im here to express myself. That current of self-expression runs parallel to a sense of creative and physical freedom many of these musicians share. Butler, a recent Lawrence transplant from Colorado Springs, Colo., says he can play under a tree, under a rock, anywhere I want grab a coffee, pick a spot and sit for a bit. Though the possibility of playing under a tree or rock exists in theory, most

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venue
Replay Lounge
801 New Hampshire St.

French Martini

1 1/2 oz vodka (Blair recommends vanilla vodka) 1/4 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur 1/4 oz fresh pineapple juice 1 twist lemon peel Pour each of the above into a tall bar glass. Shake with ice, pour into a cocktail or martini glass and serve.

As one walks down Massachusetts Street, he or she might wonder what lurks behind the purple neon-lit sign of the Replay Lounge. The atmosphere of the Replay often contradicts its grungy allure. The Replay has a bit of the Cheers syndrome, if youre a regular, everyone knows your name, bartender, Joe Montgomery says. The Replay Lounge plays host to some of the more obscure bands touring the country and is known to attract acts from all over the states. Cover is never more than $2 for any of the live shows. One of the unique aspects of the Replay Lounge is its back patio, which before the smoking ban hit Lawrence, was the only outdoor patio of its size in downtown Lawrence. Another thing that makes the Replay Lounge unique, says Montgomery, is the lack of cleanliness in the bathrooms, which the Replay Lounge seems to be quite proud of. The Replay has, without a doubt, the shittiest bathrooms around, says Montgomery. Fridays and Saturdays are your best bet. At the Replay Lounge, one can play free pinball on any of the six pinball machines from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., while sipping the Replays patrons drink of choice, Pabst Blue Ribbon cans (only $1.50 every day). Rory Flynn

Aaron Blair

artender of the week

It is Henrys on Eighths diverse atmosphere and Aaron Blairs meetings with many random people that keeps this Leavenworth senior working every Monday, Sunday and Tuesday night. Blair recalled one of the strangest men he has encountered during his two year tenure at Henrys. An Alaskan man named LK, who comes in about twice a month to drink and tell stories, told Aaron a story about shooting an arrow at a bear while hunting and then watching the bear swat the arrow away. If you like stories, Henrys patrons have plenty. So go there to listen to stories and Blairs choice of mushroom jazz. And have a French Martini, Blairs favorite drink to make. Lindsey Ramsey

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contact

These eyes
were made for

wandering
Kit Leffler/ Jayplay photographer

And thats just what theyll do

By Meghan Miller, Jayplay writer Its Thursday night and Kristin Wesche, Raleigh, N.C., sophomore is getting ready to go out. All she has to do is take a shower, fix her hair, throw on a little makeup, and then its off to her closet to rummage for the perfect outfit. After a little lip gloss, shes ready. Shes not going out on a date though. onight T shell be out with her friends, so she wont have to worry about her suitors wandering eyes. Wesche says shes fortunate to have not had a boyfriend that stared at other girls while they were out together. That type of behavior, she says, would really piss her off. Wesche says that if a guy is out with her, she should be the center of his attention. If he wants to stare at other girls, then he should be dating them instead. Not all of us have been as lucky as Wesche. We know what its like to experience the horrors of a mate with a wandering set of eyes. It can leave you feeling resentful, insecure and embarrassed. Even worse, it could be a sign that your partner might be cheating or contemplating the dirty deed. But slow down. When your partner checks other people out, it doesnt necessarily signify the beginning of the end. And it doesnt have to mean that your partner is cheating either. So is it something that needs to be talked about, or can you just leave it alone? Youve heard repeatedly how important communication is to any relationship. Nows the time to put that advice to work. Roving eyes should raise red flags because what starts out as innocent ogling could turn into something bigger if left unchecked. Its time for a heart-to-heart with your partner. Practice, practice, practice Understandably, you are concerned about those wandering eyes, so you question your boyfriend about it. He gives you some sweet line about how youre the one hes with and that the other girl is nothing but trash. Daylle Deanna Schwartz says in her book All Men Are Jerks*: *Until Proven Otherwise that cheating men have their responses rehearsed and ready. Schwartz also says that these professional jerks are like fishermen using bait, such as eye wandering, to test the waters so they can gauge their partners reactions. Schwartz says the whole scenario has probably been rehearsed over and over in his mind, so hes prepared for just about any response youll have. Universal eye wandering But its not just men with eyes that roam. Women do it, too. And how does it feel when someone is ogling your mate? How do you think that dancing queens boyfriend feels when every eye in the bar is scanning every inch of his girlfriends bare skin? You know what I mean. You have that friend, or you are that friend, that will opt for a tighter shirt or a shorter skirt, knowing its sure to grab ample attention when you go out. This is part of the friendly and sometimes dangerous sport of flirtation. Judy Kuriansky says in her book The Complete Idiots Guide to a Healthy Relationship that both men and women are guilty of flirting. Even if the flirting seems harmless, it can still raise questions about faithfulness on down the line. Flirting, innocent or not, could be sending you a clue that your partner has issues within your relationship that

Models Dusty Mills, left, Mandi Sumner, WaKeeney senior, and Tom Kimmel, Lawrence sophomore, share a couch and eye contact.

need addressing. Flirtatious behavior has the potential of severely damaging a relationship. Kuriansky says that, in some cases, a flirting mate can be just as hurtful as a cheating one. And if your partner catches you, be prepared. It could cause more pain than the flirting was worth. Knowing your partner, knowing yourself Remember that communication is key. Talk to your partner if you witness questionable behaviors. And if youre the one sneaking peeks or flirting with your best friends boyfriend when shes not looking, question your own behavior. People who put up with roaming eyes or a flirtatious mate sometimes let the behavior slide in the name of love. Victims of cheaters often stay with their lover for the same reason. Its time to stop the insanity. No longer can we allow ourselves to be walked all over in the name of love. We need to take note of these possible precursors to cheating so we can nip the problem in the bud.

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Bitch moan
Jessica: Ahhhh! Dont you hate it when youre fuming because of something he did or didnt do, yet youre fixated on how freaking foxy he looks with his five oclock shadow and shaggy hair? This

With Brian Bratichak and Jessica Crowder

is very normal, actually. When were ticked off, our arousal levels sky rocket and in the presence of attractive visual stimuli, we end up wanting to jump our significant others. Logic tells us to be angry, but our animal instinct tells us to pounce. I say multi-task: blow off some steam AND let out that animal. Brian: You may be surprised to learn this, but men are actually genetically engineered so that when our testosterone levels rise, we become more attractive. This would also explain why wom-

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contact

Why is that my boyfriend always looks hottest when we are fighting? Melinda, Junior

en will find men who are working out or are playing a sport more attractive than if he were just in his normal clothes. Another reason you might find us hotter is because we actually have the power to make ourselves hotter when we know we have done something wrong. Its just a huge self-defense mechanism. We know that you are madder than hell at us, but if we make ourselves hotter, then you wont be able to resist our good looks.

My boyfriend and I recently broke up, but we share most of the same friends so we see each other very often. Its uncomfortable seeing him so much. Should I try to find new friends? Katy, Sophomore
it so that you can eventually establish a new network of friends. Brian: This seems to be one of the biggest issues Ive heard concerning friends dating. I see two different paths you can take. First, try and rekindle some of those old friendships you have let go astray. The other way you could go would be to keep the same friends

Jessica: For future reference, its always wise to have separate groups of friends, along with some mutual ones so you can hang out with your shared friends together or your own friend separately. I recommend forging some new friendships to avoid the consistently awkward rendezvous with your ex. Its really just a matter of moving beyond the old relationship and the people associated with

How we met
Friends: Shanna & Dara

you currently have, but try and hang out with only your closest girls. Get together with three other friends and go to the movies. When you are trapped with hanging out with Mr. X, just keep your distance from him so that you dont have to worry about what hes doing. Stay on the other side of the room, talk in a different group or go for a food run with all of your chronically high buddies. Give the breakup a little time and maybe you and he can just have general conversation. If that doesnt seem possible, tell everyone a rumor about how much trash he talked on all of them behind their backs when you were dating. That should help get him out of your life involving your friends.

Jessica: Im going to break the female honor code here and let you men in on the secrets of our mystifying orgasms. Though there really arent any sure-fire ways other than honest, open communication, there are some physical cues you can look for: if shes fair-skinned, her chest and cheeks may flush noticeably; she may break out in a sudden sweat all over her body; her breathing may quicken, you might hear noises you thought only elephants could make; and lastly, you can usually feel her muscles contract when she climaxes. These should help tip you off. Brian: From what Ive learned, there seems to be no definitive way to tell if a girl has orgasmed. While its very simple to tell when a guy is reaching his peak, each and every woman has different signs or ways of telling. The easiest way to tell if a girl came is to build up a strong trust between each other. That way when she tells you that you did your job, you will believe her. And dont think you can tell just by how much noise she makes. Just remember how real Meg Ryans impression was in When Harry Met Sally. I have a feeling that is the best orgasm Billy Crystal ever gave to a woman.

What are some sure-fire ways to tell if a girl has had an orgasm? Chuck, Freshman

It all began at work. Dara Haynes, Topeka junior, was working at Googles of Fun, 4931 W. Sixth St., a Chuck E. Cheese-like edu-tainment place. Shanna Todd, Pretty Prairie senior, was the new girl. Dara says that Shanna was talkative and outgoing, and the two started up a conversation. Then Shanna invited her to a birthday party. They had a great time and so they started hanging out on a regular basis. Neither of them had ever been a fan of flying solo; they say its great going out together because they act as one anothers wingman. Now theyve been friends for roughly a year and a half and youll hardly ever see one without the other. Chris Moore

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Top five

worst things to say to someone the morning after:

5 . Ive had better. 4. Whats that smell? 3. Oops! 2. How much do I owe you? 1. What did you say your name was again? Katie Moyer

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different way, he says. sages for entertainment. You know people are going to read them and you have to say something From the beginning humorous, she says. Well, I updated my buddy listI Jeff Daniels, Overland Park sopho- used to have 152 total buddies, now more, uses away messages to keep Im down to 88sad sad day if you want to be on the list and u are up with his friends. afraid you might have been I check them to see By Dani Litt, Jayplay writer removed, please IM me where they are and Be right back what they are doing, I check them to see and plead your case. At class, leave me a message Thanks he says. And to see where they are and Away messages Im out, call my cell if there are any fun At first, away messages functioned ny quotes. what they are doing. have been part of like a note on a storekeepers door: the instant message Jeff Daniels, three or four words to tell visitors to package since the In the know sophomore wait or come back later. But among I hate spring beginning. computer savvy college kids, they break. Everyone signs In 1996, America have become much more. Online introduced the offline and I am no lon Today, students leave away mes- ger continuously updated instant messaging prosages to pass along their daily and on my friends daily activities gram for subscribers only. It weekly schedules, tell funny anec- which I have grown so accustom to became so popular that the company dotes and share favorite quotes from reading several times daily. put AOL Instant Messenger on the the latest books and movies. People often have a lot of bud- Web for non-members in May 1997, Production meeting, class, work, dies on their list, but not all of them says Krista Thomas, senior director another meeting, rehearsal, back are close friends. Away messages for AOL corporate communications. way later, peace can mean different things to different AIM can be downloaded for free usTYLENOL COLDwhere have readers. Being able to understand an ing any Internet server. you been my entire life?! away message gives people a sense The program allows users to chat Im in advertising, I dont lie, I sell. of belonging; it also shows they have online using instant messages and to -Picture Perfect a close relationship with the person and to post an away message if the Experts say away messages have who wrote it, says Jacobson. It says user is away from his computer. Its become a new form of communica- something about where you are in like a social contract. You promise a tion and a new way to feel connected; the social circle. presence by saying you are online, we want to be in the loop. In one study done in Jacobsons Thomas says. If youre going to be In some ways its like gossiping, Virtual Communities course, a stu- on the list as a presence, you owe it says David Jacobson, professor of dent posted an away message and to the person to say where you are or anthropology at Brandeis University asked several people to read and when youll be back. in Waltham, Mass. When you are in- interpret it. The message simply Shortly after the introduction of side the circle, you know the gossip, read, sex. Jacobson says, Guys AIM, other companies, such as Yabut if you are excluded it is a state- who didnt know her looked at it and hoo! and MSN, began offering the ment about your social status. thought maybe shes interested. But same type of messaging. Today, AIM Jill Kanterman, St. Louis, women who knew her immediately has more than 35 million active usMo., sophomore, said shes watching Sex and the ers, according to www.corp.col.com. uses away City, which is what she intended by The service is also available on cell m e s - the message. phones through companies like Of the 74 people on his buddy list, Sprint, AT&T/Cingular and Verizon. Daniels says about 55 of them would Thomas says the company has beknow he is playing the drums when come aware of the popularity of away he puts up a quote from the messages on college campuses movie Drumline. through focus groups and market re Jacobson says if search. People tell us they are leavckie, if you read this, call students read messages ing quotes from the book they are eryone else, Im in class. and dont understand reading or their favorite movie, she them, they still says. We hear a lot about college wont feel includ- students leaving funny away mesed. Away mes- sages. sages dont so The use of away messages has much change crept into the workplace too. Thomp e o p l e s as uses them to keep in touch with Happy Birthday Lizzie!!! social rela- journalists. She has 250 buddies on tionships, her buddy list, the maximum number but they allowed. Her favorite away message express is by Ryan Nariane, a reporter for i n c l u - eWeek.com. s i o n Right now Im having amnesia and a n d dj vu at the same time. I think Ive exclu- forgotten this before. What if the hokey pokey really IS s i o n in a what its all about? Will we all have to

Why you check your friends away messages and what it means to be in the circle

turn ourselves around? Employees in Thomas office use away messages to say where they are, the best way to reach them and when they will be available. If you are on deadline, you know that your away message will take care of people for awhile.

Away

Away

Making communication easier So far away I bet you cant find me! Daniels and Kanterman both agree that away messages are a good, quick way to communicate with others. Think of how much you know about people through away messages that you wouldnt know otherwise, Kanterman says. They bring us closer and keep us in touch at a time when not a lot of people want to pick up a phone. But how many people do they really communicate with on a list that holds a maximum of 250 screen names? Kanterman has 130 buddies on her list; she talks to only 10 percent of them. But she reads everyones away messages. I have a lot of people on my list from high school that I dont talk to anymore, she says. But I learned where an old friend goes to college from reading her away message. Not all students find away messages to be as exciting and informative. Some choose to stick to the phone. I get too stressed out, says Jessica Gerrick, Ft. Worth, Texas sophomore. Too many random people IM you, and it just distracts from other things. Id rather pick up a phone. Selena Self, Norman, Neb., sophomore, used to use AIM in high school, but sticks to her cell phone now that she is in college. I came to KU to get away from high school and meet new people. And IM for me is kind of a link back to high school, she says. I wanted to sever that link from high school and be independent. Self says that away messages may make it easier to express yourself, but she sees a downside to using AIM. You cant hear the voice and you never really know if their reaction to what you say is true or not. Misinterpretation is something Jacobsons classes have studied as well. He suggests people take the conversation offline if what they have to say is personal and would cause problems if misunderstood. Away messages are meant for a specific audience, he says. People arent going to say things wildly outlandish because they could be held accountable whereas people in chat rooms say nasty things because they know

they cant be held accountable. Susan Gauch, professor of computer science at the University of Kansas, focuses on Internet safety, and as a parent, she sees other potential problems. People reveal more than they realize in away messages, she says. They mention activities, their school, and even if there is no name or number, they can still be found. A staple in communication Ill be back soon Students addictions to away messages may not be cured soon, but Jacobson doesnt think its a bad thing. Initial skeptics worried that online communication would undermine face-to-face conversations, he says. But if it does anything, it supplements face-to-face communication. They had the same initial concern about the phone or the telegraph, but now people would never say that and were getting to that point with the Internet, he says. The number of people who use away messages after college drops dramatically, Jacobson says, when they get caught up in socializing and work. But that may be changing, too. I use them to express creativity, says Tracy Davis, KU alumna. And also to show people that I am doing something. She has about 200 buddies on her list. Away messages help Davis stay in touch with friends from other states. It also improves her communication with people she wouldnt regularly talk to on the phone. Davis, an independent contractor for event planning in Dallas, Texas, doesnt think age matters when it comes to using away messages. I think it just depends on how busy you are, she says. I mean my sister will use it and shes 25. In the room, just not staring at the screen waiting for you to IM be b/c I would just be disappointed since, clearly you are reading my away message instead of Iming me :-D

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snacks
The craft of covert consumption in class
Move your hand casually. Dont fumble. Bring the food to your mouth. Scratch your chin. Chew slowly. Dont open your mouth.
Illustration by Benjamin Smith

Baby got

By Natalie Johnson, Jayplay writer My high school friend Chad holds the title for the greatest food-in-class scam ever. He sat beside me in sophomore biology in the front row and, before class, he would stick a pudding cup in the front left pocket of his shirt. Throughout class, Chad would nonchalantly stick his pen into his pocket as though he had a slight nipple itch and casually bring it to his intensely-focused face as if amino acids were just too complex to ponder without some good pen-chewing. His eyes never left the teacher, and neither did ours, as we passed our own pens down to him. To be sure, most professors arent as strict about the food-and-drink-prohibited laws as Catholic school biology teachers. But eating in class can still be an irritation to both professors and students. David Holmes, professor of psychology, says he doesnt have much of a problem with students eating in class. However, he does mention in his syllabus each semester that food and drink are prohibited. Jamie Grinsell, Long Beach, Calif., senior, says she hates hearing students chewing and chomping during class. But that doesnt mean the hungry cant snack. Pack the right food the right way, eat it with the right moves and youll be on your way to snacking AND learning at the same time. The right stuff Just because a food has crunchy qualities doesnt mean it has to be any louder than fruit snacks. Think of the food that moms put in baggies for their kids before hauling the family to a quiet event: raisins, Cheerios, Goldfish or maybe even candy if you have a cool mom. The foolproof foods are chewy: raisins, fruit snacks, bite-sized licorice pieces or any non-melting soft candy. Chocolate, while quiet, also has a pocket life of just a few minutes before your body heat melts it, so avoid it unless its for immediate consumption. Or if youre an amphibian. Doyle Hart, Grinnell junior, points out that Gummi bears have a dual function. If you get bored in class, you can make your own little love scene with them, says the film student. But even loud foods, like Cheerios, Goldfish and other crackers are possibilities. Go back to the baggies of food that moms pack. Now think of how the infants eat them: slowly, methodically, toothlessly. Repeat. Hard candy is another great option that doesnt require much stealth. The crackling of wrappers can be irritating, so hard-candy eaters shouldnt overdo it. If you must eat Jolly Ranchers in class, unwrap them beforehand and load up. A dedicated snacker wont be embarrassed to suck an Oreo into oblivion or spend 50 minutes eating a handful of Cheez-Its. Hey, give me some of your tots For the most efficient storage of contraband foodstuffs, look no further than Napoleon Dynamites tot headquarters: his Zubaz cargo pocket. he cargo pockT et is the Ark. Its big and its subtle. All the way down there, near your thigh. Zubaz is optional. Pockets are the most valuable weapons in the food-sneaking arsenal. If youre wearing expensive pants (again, Zubaz is optional), you may want to line your pockets with a baggie first. Front pockets are required for the pudding trick, but any hoodie or jacket

pocket will suffice for non-gelatinous snacks. The smaller pockets on book bags work well, too, if it doesnt require much reach to get at them. You have to take into account the way youll get the food to your mouth. Nice moves So now youve got a pocketful of Starbursts. How to get them consumed? The key is patience and subtlety. Above all, keep your eyes off of what youre doing. Move your hand casually. Dont fumble. Bring the food to your mouth. Scratch your chin, cheek or nose after the drop-off. Chew slowly. Dont open your mouth. Appear to be intensely fascinated with whatever the professor is saying. Take notes with the innocent hand. Follow these simple guidelines, and before you know it, you wont be rushing toward The Underground or the Union in a hysterical burst of hunger after that 11:30 lecture. If youre not a shady person, you may want to start with raisins or Skittles and work your way up. Dont rush it. Before you know it, youll be eating Jell-O in the front row.

Recipe corner
Rava Kesari
Indian dessert Recipe from Vandama Samala, KU student Ingredients: cup milk 1 cup farina/ Cream of Wheat 2 tbsp butter cup sugar cup grated coconut Cashews for garnishing 1) Fry the farina using butter for 2-3 minutes. 2) Add the grated coconut to the farina and continue frying for 2 minutes. 3) Add milk and sugar to the above mixture and stir continuously avoiding lumps. 4) Add cashew nuts for garnishing. Serve hot. Laura Snyder

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Hillary Pfeiffer, Wichita sophomore, may only have started at the 75th Street Brewery, 3512 Clinton Pkwy, a few days ago, but shes no novice in the serving world. The best, or at least most profitable, moment turning tables came this summer. While working at a restaurant in Michigan, Pfeiffer got a $50 tip on a $60 check. Nice work. Better stop by and see what shes got going for her.

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Favorite menu item: Spinach and artichoke dip. Pet Peeve: Co-workers who dont pre-bus their tables. (This is server speak for clearing the table throughout the meal, rather than waiting until the customers leave. Future Plans: Pfeiffer is majoring in broadcast journalism at KU and hopes to someday see herself on television as a news or entertainment reporter. Kelsie Smith

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How transcendental meditation can change the world

By Kathryn Anderson, Jayplay writer My mom was bitter when her boyfriend left Nebraska in 1973 to study transcendental meditation in Switzerland. She was hip, but David had crossed the line. I picture moms former fling floating on a cloud over the Alps in half-lotus position, chanting like a monk while his fingers formed a circle on either knee. Ohmmmmm, hed ut ter. Thats what I imagine. Upon further research, I found that followers of transcendental meditation make innumerable promises about the technique. The list is long, but some of the coolest benefits include stress reduction, increased intelligence and creativity, decreased depression and anxiety, inner calm, happiness and more intimate relationships. Oh yeah, and world peace. Perhaps David wasnt smoking too much dope. Perhaps he was onto something. Today, almost six million people practice transcendental meditation, including about a million Americans. Once upon a time His Holiness, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, arrived in California on a winter day in early 1959. With him, he brought a grand plan and, presumably, little luggage. Maharishis plan was to familiarize the world with transcendental meditation. His ultimate message? Life is bliss. Man is born to enjoy. Within everyone is an unlimited reservoir of energy, intelligence, and happiness. Maharishi believed people could learn

to live life this way through transcendental meditation. And some people did. Half a century later, millions have jumped on the bandwagon for some pretty substantial rewards. Maharishis world plan was to launch peace palaces, centers where people could learn the transcendental meditation technique, in 3,000 major cities of the world. Proving it More than 600 studies have uncovered the scientific truths of this meditation phenomenon. Between 1978 and 2000, the results of 47 studies confirmed a phenomenon that was later tagged the Maharishi Effect . They found that in societies with 1 percent of the population practicing transcendental meditation, there was a measurable downturn in crime and a positive change in community cohesion. Transcendental meditation is one of the most studied human development programs in modern science, with more than 200 universities and research centers devoting countless hours unraveling the truth about transcendental meditation. A National Institutes of Health study found that patients who ohmmmed cross-legged for one year lowered their blood pressure more than patients who skipped the lotus position and simply followed muscle relaxation techniques. The Maharishi University of Management, founded by you guessed it His Holiness himself, cited an overall

rise in IQ scores in students practicing transcendental meditation. The Journal of Social Behavior and Personality found that practicing transcendental meditation increased self-actualization three times more than other techniques. And a 1973 study at the University of Kansas found that inmates at Stillwater Prison who utilized the facilitys transcendental meditation program were more involved in prison activities and experienced reduced levels of anxiety. They also had fewer disciplinary rule infractions and parole violations. Sounds so good I had to try it The transcendental meditation program contains seven steps and takes a measly four to five days to learn. It sounded great until I checked out the price tag a whopping $2,500. After a polite goodbye, I enlist the help of Rick Winfrey, a practicing Buddhist and Wichita senior in religious studies and enviromental engineering. Winfrey practices Shinay meditation. He says Shinay means calm abiding in Sanskrit. Winfrey explains his first meditating experience with the nostalgia of the recently de-flowered. During his first experience, he says he felt a strong feeling of recognition coupled with a pair of eyes that were continuously opening. Cool enough, I think. Lets get started. Naturally, I had asked Rick to meet me under a tree on campus. However, its important to minimize potential distractions, so we relocated to a concrete

bench behind Wescoe. Rick is ultra-mellow, hospitable and eager to share his vast cosmic wisdom. Sitting comfortably erect with my hands on my knees, I avert my eyes downward 45 degrees and place my tongue behind my front teeth, as instructed. Winfrey and I practice sustaining attention on in-breaths and out-breaths. I sit with my feet planted on the grass, breathing slowly and feeling quite uncomfortably erect. Truthfully, everything is a bit blurry and an 11:00 class seemes suddenly manageable. Many rookies mistake zoning out for successful meditation. Winfrey points out that meditation is not zoning out, nor is it relaxation. If youre bored during meditation, you arent meditating. Oops. My tutor assures me that it takes practice. Gotta try it? Meditation is one of those things that shouldnt be attempted without the supervision of a grownup. A qualified teacher is imperative for the safety of your sanity. The Transcendental Meditation Program holds lessons in Kansas City, Mo. Visit www.tm.org for the skinny. But, if youre like me, and see $2,500 as a years rent, visit the Kansas Zen Center, 1423 New ork St. Members Y of the center learn about Zen Buddhism and meditation through workshops and activities, including some that are free, held in this neck of the woods.

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Five questions
KU famous:
Libby McConnell
President of KU Slip n Slide Club Little Rock, senior Q: If you had to leave the country right now, not knowing where you are going or when youll be back, what one thing would you definitely want to have with you? A: Travelers Cheques Q: Glass of wine or pint of beer? A: Pint of Free State beer Q: What is the most irresponsible, yet amusing thing youve done while under the influence? A: I gave my COMS 130 finals speech trashed. And I got an A. Q: If you had to give up one of your five senses, which would it be and why? A: Smell, so I wouldnt have to smell the trash cans that are outside of my apartment. Q: Do penguins rock? A: Sure Q: Glass of wine or pint of beer? A: Pint of beer

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Not to scare you, but were eavesdropping on your conversations. Yes, we hear everything. And then we print it. But dont worry if you say something stupid, we wont identify you unless you owe us money or beer.

KU not (yet) famous:

Andrew Belgum
Kimball, Neb., freshman

Q: If you had to leave the country right now, not knowing where you are going or when youll be back, what one thing would you definitely want to have with you? A: A cell phone

Wescoe wit
(In bathroom) Girl 1: Ugh, my butt is getting flat. Girl 2: Really? Girl 1: Yeah, its gone flat. Girl 2: Must be from all the sex youve been having! Girl 1: How do you think well do in basketball this year? Guy 1: I dont know... Id be the happiest man alive if we did it, but Im not going to get my hopes up. Texas and Oklahoma are looking pretty solid this year, but we only play Texas once. Girl 1: Who is in the Big 12? Girl 1 (on phone) : I dont know the total, want me to check the receipts? Yeah. Its because I had to buy all of those books! (to her friend standing next to her) Ha, hes so proud of me!

Q: What is the most irresponsible, yet amusing thing youve done while under the influence? A: Once, I passed out and hit my head on the concrete and had a scar for a year. Q: If you had to give up one of your five senses, which would it be and why? A: Touch, I wouldnt want to give up any of my others. Q: Do penguins rock? A: No. James Foley

Katy Humpert

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Reviews: music, game & film

Stufjan Stevens The Brothers Grimm You and Me and Everyone We Know

MUSIC Sufjan Stevens

Come on Feel the Illinoise With a name like Sufjan Stevens, this singer-songwriter instrumentalist is bound to turn some heads. Add in a conceptual album based on the state of Illinois, and hes sure to get attention. Come on Feel the Illinoise! is Stevens second album in an attempt to create a collection of albums about each of the 50 states. Michigan, his home state, was the first. Illinoise! is truly artistic from all points of view. The slip cover is coated with images specific to the state

including the Chicago skyline, Superman and Abraham Lincoln. Play the CD and youll find it to be an imaginative blend. Stevens plays and layers over 20 instruments for the album. He includes everything from banjos to xylophones to piccolos, creating an overall sound reminiscent of The Polyphonic Spree. Illinoise! has the happiness of The Flaming Lips while mirroring Neil Young with banjo-heavy songs like Jacksonville. If you like Iron and Wine frontman Sam Beams voice, Sufjan Stevens should be right up your alley. It has just enough of that dusty quality to complement his contemplative lyrics. And contemplative they are, as he stick to the same formula of upbeat tempos and sharing stories of the road. Some of the songs are spiced up with added instrumentals, from piano, mandolin and even an accordion. It does little to enhance the repetitive style throughout the album though. The production level is sub-par on the bands second album, having chosen to record live at Flowers Studio in Minneapolis, a decision that possibly should be rethought. The most interesting track on the album is I Saw You Laughing, a slowed

asks, What have we become, America? in Part I: The Great Frontier.... Rarely will you find an album so well researched: the songs immortalize Polish Chicagoan Casimir Pulaski, Chicago serial-killer John Wayne Gacy Jr., the UFO sighting near Highland and many other interesting subjects specific to Illinois. Seven instrumentals are interspersed between the lyricized songs, giving variety to the listening experience. Simply put, this is one of the most original albums you will hear this year. Sufjan Stevens is playing at the Bottleneck Sept. 21. Kelsey Coon down song with some interesting percussion and country-style piano. Sin City also stands out with its slower tempo, rising guitar chords and harmonica parts. Making The Rounds is also a good track, with its catchy background vocals and good use of acoustic and electric guitars. Let Me Come Home has a few good tracks, but simply doesnt deliver the road trip fun that its predecessor does. So if youre looking for a good Limbeck album, go with Hi Everythings Great. Chris Brower

GAME Big Mutha Truckers 2: Truck Me Harder

System: X-Box, PS2, Gamecube, PC If bad game titles were a criminal offense, the team behind Big Mutha Truckers 2: Truck Me Harder would probably be facing capital punishment right about now. This lowly anticipated sequel to the former worst-titled game ever features the same lowbrow, bluecollar humor as the original and a title twice as dumb. Oh yeah, and the gameplay remains terrible. Things kick off when Ma Jackson, the proprietor of the trucking company, Big Mutha Truckers, is thrown in jail for tax evasion. Elaborating on the story from here is pointless. I may as well detail the plotline of my last bathroom break. In order to free Ma Jackson, players take control of one of four truckers and undergo a number of missions and delivery jobs to raise money. The controls are bad, the missions are idiotic and the gameplay itself is about as exciting as watching trees grow. In short, the game plays like a budget-titled Grand Theft Auto, minus the fun. The list of complaints could go on for miles. If you value your brain cells, stay away from this game. It trucking sucks. Andrew Campbell children who exist somewhere in between. In spite of the films freshman kinks, there are several laugh-out-loud moments. A bi-racial four-year-old and his older brother engage in a truly hilarious conversation in a sex chat room. July makes wonderful use of quiet moments between characters and her script is sprinkled with poignant lines of dialogue and amusingly tender moments of empathy. At one point the divorcee solemnly says, There is not enough time for time-outs. Miranda July cleverly displays a unique collection of characters and their hopes, fears and traumas. But she falls short with the main romance and excessively weird circumstances. Despite her initial shortcomings, we can expect a bright future from her as evidenced in this charming, yet unstable, first effort. Sarah Tucker

Limbeck

Let Me Come Home Limbecks previous album, Hi Everythings Great, was a great album. The album, which tells stories of driving around America, does so with a strong alt-country rock feel reminiscent of Ryan Adams and is the perfect soundtrack for any road trip. Unfortunately, the bands follow-up Let Me Come Home, essentially repeats their previous effort. Most of the songs

MOVIES The Brothers Grimm

PG-13, 118 minutes, South Wind 12 Between the horses that swallow children, little mud men stealing a childs eyes and a kitten killed by whirring blades, I came to one conclusion about the The Brothers Grimm: director Terry Gilliam (12 Monkeys) is one sick bastard. Matt Damon and Heath Ledger play brothers, Will and Jake Grimm, the future authors of every fairytale known to man. Now, this film could have run with that, exploring how the two men come to create some of the most famous stories in the world. But alas, Gilliam chooses to make the brothers into medieval Ghostbusters; the only difference is that they create their own ghosts and then remove them from unwitting

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towns. This goes on until the French army finds beef with them and instead of locking them up, sends the two to a town where a real curse causes young girls to disappear. The rest of the plot is so concocted and complicated I can hardly go into it. But needless to say, the film has some problems, mostly in the area of fancy and fantasy. Damon, as the lothario, and Ledger, as the dreamer, make plausible brothers and theyre often funny in a shrieking, conniving kind of way. But they, too, get lost in the directors overindulgence. The production design is really the star here. So if you must take the journey into Gilliams world, where the storyline doesnt seem to matter, your eyes will be filled with captivating images. Unfortunately, the most interesting thought in your head will probably be the question, what? Lindsey Ramsey

Me and You and Everyone We Know

R, 93 minutes, South Wind 12

After debuting her first feature film, Me and You and Everyone We Know, Miranda July is now known in Hollywood as a triple threat. She not only wrote the screenplay to this endlessly odd yet endearing film, but also stars in and directs the movie. The film is about the unusual and wonderful connections people choose to make throughout their everyday lives. The main characters are written with a colorful array of idiosyncrasies, albeit too blatantly. There is an elderly Hispanic man who finds love at the age of 70, two extremely bold and competitive teenaged girls and a middle-aged father struggling with a divorce. Initially, we are presented with adults dealing with crossroads-situations and

Armed to defend
Quelling fears with a gun
By Laura Snyder

speak

Illustration by Scott Kaserman

The range is clear. The line is set. much rather have a gun and not need it than need a gun and not have it. Readyfire! BANG. BANG. I squeeze the trigger Gun opponents argue that there are on the Glock 9 mm and fire twice at the other methods of self-defense. I agree. I hope to return to Front Sight to paper-human outline in front take their empty-hand defense of me. Two perfect little holes course someday. Yet, no matappear side-by-side in the thoracic cavity of my target. ter how skilled I aspire to be in Nice work, Laura, says martial arts, I know that if Im the rangemaster. pitted against an attacker who When my sister graduated is bigger and stronger than from college, she got an exme, I dont stand a chance. Ive done some research pensive ring. My friend got and found that other methods a new car. Im asking for a Laura Snyder of self-defense are also inadhandgun. Jayplay writer equate. Victims armed with The decision to arm was easy for me. While I havent knives are six times more likegrown up with guns or spent Satur- ly to be injured in an attack than victims day afternoons shooting skeet like my armed with guns and twice as likely to grandpa, gun ownership just makes be injured than victims who do not resense to me. If I have the option, of sist. Stun guns require three seconds of course Im going to choose to defend close contact with an attacker to distribmyself, not stand by and become a vic- ute the electrical charge, and the Mace tim of a crime. I hope I will never need we buy is diluted and virtually useless to shoot someone. But, as I learned in against an attacker, especially one who June at Front Sight, a firearms training is drunk or on narcotics. That leaves institute outside of Las Vegas, I would me with guns as my first and only

choice of self-defense weapons. My friends reactions about the gun class varied. I learned that most people are uncomfortable with the idea of a woman wielding a gun. But women with guns make perfect sense to me. Our bodies are not built like mens. We werent made to be warriors. In an attack, a man could easily overpower a woman. But guns are the great equalizer between the sexes. hey put us on T even ground. I know that if a potential attacker knew I had a gun, I would be safe. How can I be so confident? Because empirical evidence suggests criminals avoid armed victims. In Orlando, in 1966, a series of brutal rapes plagued the city. In response, the Orlando Sentinel Star and the local police department trained 6,000 women to use guns in self-defense. The newspaper gave incredible coverage to the training, hoping to discourage the rapist or rapists from attacking for fear that the women might be armed. One year later, none of the trained

women had needed to use her gun. None of the women had turned the gun on a husband or boyfriend. And there had been no accidental shootings. While the number of rapes in 1966 was 36, in 1967, the year after the training, there were only four rapes. In addition, Orlando saw a 25 percent decrease in both violent assault and burglary, making it the only city in the United States with a population higher than 100,000 where crime actually decreased in 1967. Im not preaching that every woman should own a gun. Its a big responsibility. And if you arent committed to educating yourself and practicing frequently, a gun might not do you much good in a real emergency anyway. Ive taken steps to educate myself about guns and will continue to do so as a responsible gun owner. Gun owners arent paranoid eccentrics who will one day go crazy and kill someone out of anger. Theyre simply people like me, who choose to be responsible for their own safety instead of becoming victims.

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