Did you miss the Fort Worth Bowl? No time to catch the men's and women's basketball teams' games during winter break? The men's basketball team went from a high - beating Kentucky - to a low - losing to K-State and Missouri. The football team won it's first bowl game in a decade.The Kansan was here (and there) and has the stats, the photos and the moments you missed. PAGES 2B,3B,6B AND 7B.
THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL.116 ISSUE 77
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2006
▼ COURTS
Date set for trial in killing of KU student
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BY MIKE MOSTAFFA
mmostaffa@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Matt Zennier rocked gently in his chair Wednesday in a Johnson County courtroom, anxiously waiting for the judge to set a trial date for the murder of his wife Teri, a former KU graduate student.
Not more than five feet away from Zenner sat the man charged with killing his wife, 18-year-old Andrew Ellmaker. While Zenner sat with a group of family and friends, Ellmaker sat between two prison guards, slowly moving his chair left to right and staring at the ground with a lifeless gaze.
Zenner and his family appeared to be taking the tragic events in stride but admitted that seeing Ellmaker was emotionally tough.
"A part of you wants to jump
TRIAL TIMELINE
August 17th, 2004 -Teri Zenner found dead
August 18th,2004 - Ellmaker charged with first degree murder and aggravated battery
October 5th, 2004 - Andrew Ellmaker found competent in competency trial
- March 21, 2005 – Courts rule Elmaker will be tried as an adult
over that rail and take revenge,
but then you'll be the one sitting in
handcuffs" Zenner said.
- September 06, 2005
Defense attorney files motion to administer lack of mental state defense
After meeting with both attorneys the judge set a trial date for
- March 19th, 2006 - Scheduling conference
April 19th, 2006 - Motion hearings
◆ June 19th, 2006 - Murder trial will start
Sources: Court documents, the Lawrence Journal-World and The University Daily Kansan
SEE TRIAL ON PAGE 5A
June 19, just two months before the two-year anniversary of Zenner's death. Along with the trial date,
MED CENTER
BY CATHERINE ODSON
codson@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Sebelius funds fight on cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that enough Kansans died of cancer in 2005 to overfill Biology 100, Economics 104, Geology 171, Math 105 and Sociology 104 lectures in room 120 of Budig Hall, as well as one full Western Civilization lecture and SpeechLanguage-Hearing 261 class in the Dole Human Development Center.
Sebelius, who lost an aunt and both parents-in-law to the disease, declared a state war on cancer during a press conference Jan. 6 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, home of the cancer center.
the University of Kansas Cancer Center. Her proposal was part of the budget proposed to the Legislature the following week.
Those 5,370 deaths, paired with nearly 13,000 newly diagnosed cancer cases in Kansas, fueled Governor Kathleen Sebelius' billede of $5 million to
Cancer diminishes "the quality of life for too many Kansans," Sebelius said at the press conference. "Kansans deserve and should have access to the best cancer care in the world."
care across the state of Kansas.
Jensen said the increased budget could be crafted to support new faculty and post-doctoral researchers as well as more clinical trials across the state of Kansas. The Midwest Cancer Alliance, a network providing cancer services throughout the state, would also receive funds and serve as a system to project the center's work to all Kansans.
Roy Jensen, director of the cancer center, said the funds could support additional research and additional cancer
Barbara Atkinson, executive dean and vice chancellor for the Med Center, said the money would also benefit the development of new therapeutic cancer drugs at the School of Pharmacy.
SEE CANCER ON PAGE 5A
▼ A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
This semester, Kansan offers what you want
Just the fact that you've picked up this paper and are reading this column puts you in the company of an ever-shrinking number of Americans.
Readership and circulation for printed newspapers has plummeted. And even though we're free and available for students at sites near where they live or go to class, we are encountering the same situation.
We're not going to stand still and watch these declines happen at The University Daily Kansan
Turn to page 6A and you'll find the Japanese numbers puzzle, Sudoku. It'll join the cryptoquip we introduced last semester and the crossword puzzle.
Also, visit kansan.com and you'll see an entirely new look to the online version of our paper. The site has blogs and has been rearranged to emphasize the content we're confident members of the community want to read. We've also added a comment feature to stories so readers can communicate with each other.
We're making changes with what we cover, too.
We want to write in a way that is more personal.
A lot of this is done with the intention of getting students to be a part of the newsgathering process.
During the semester, you'll see a greater emphasis on answering your questions. If you see something newsworthy on campus, call our newsletter at 864-4810 and let us know. Then, go online and look for a story. We want you to help us with your eyes and ears.
In short, we're trying new approaches to give you a product you want to read. Tell us what you think
You'll find some of these changes in your newspaper today, but others will come soon.
And remember, this newspaper is exclusively the work of students. We make all the decisions and our colleagues in advertising generate substantially all of the money we spend.
We put our homework, our reputation and ourselves out in front of you every day. Contact us by phone or e-mail, or by stopping in our office, 111 Stauffer Flint Hall, just east of Wescott Hall.
Best of luck this semester.
◆ Kealing is a Chesterfield, Mo., junior in journalism and political science. He is Kansan editor.
LAWRENCE
Community shocked by 'meanest' title
BY KRISTEN JARBOE
kjarbore@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Lawrence's new title: second meanest city in the treatment of the homeless. The title was given Wed., Jan. 11 by the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty.
But with the work of services such as the Salvation Army, Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen (LINK) and Jubilee Café, Salvation Army Shelter Manager Matthew Faulk was surprised at the placement.
"That ranking was ridiculous," Faulk said. "Meanest ... What does that mean? You can't make a deduction like that."
According to the National Coalition for the Homeless Web site, the rankings are based on one or more of the following criteria: the number of anti-homeless laws in the city, the enforcement of those laws and severities of penalties, the
Jared Gab/KANSAN
SEE HOMELESS ON PAGE 5A
Homeless Lawrence resident Tommy Smith, left, with Danny and Vickie Goodwin, enjoys the hospitality of the Lawrence Interdominionational Nutrition Kitchen (LINK) on Thursday afternoon. LINK began its services in 1985.
ARTS
Singing prisoners to perform at local church
By DEJUAN ATWAY
datway@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Freedom is an elusive aspiration for inmates at Lansing Correctional Facility. Prison officials monitor every aspect of their lives, telling them when to eat, sleep and work.
They are known as the East Hill Singers, and they will perform a concert entitled "How Can I Keep From Singing" at 4 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway.
But 20 of those inmates find freedom through song.
of about 20 inmates and anywhere from 30 to 50 volunteer singers from metropolitan Kansas City, Topeka and Lawrence areas.
The chorus received its name from the minimum security east wing unit of the correctional facility where the prisoners reside. The group consists
The East Hill Singers are a part of Arts in Prison Inc., a Kansas City, Kan., organization that specializes in programs for inmates. The nonprofit organization offers curricula such as creative writing, gardening, guitar lessons and drama.
Elvera Voth, the founder of Arts in Prison Inc. and conductor of the chorus, said the chorus helped build confidence among the inmates.
"When I started Arts in Prison, I realized how much need there is in the prison system for the arts," she said. "The time they spend in the singing program and other programs will help them learn
more about themselves. Some of these guys will be our neighbors."
The chorus stretches the vocal landscape and encompasses several genres, from rap to classical music to American folk songs. The inmates also offer personal narrations about their lives during the concert.
Nancy Meis, executive director of Arts in Prison Inc., said the choir served the purpose of providing hope to the inmates and the belief that they could readjust to life once they were released from prison.
"So many inmates have told us that it has changed their lives," she said. "It sounds surprising to hear that about an art class."
The group's most recent performance, held Jan. 8 at Blessed Sacrament
ment Church in Kansas City, Kan., was met with some opposition. A group of about 50 people showed up at the door of the packed church to kneel and pray the rosary in disapproval of the concert being held in a Catholic church, according to The Kansas City Kansan.
Linda Bridges, the office administrator of First Presbyterian Church, said she believed Sunday's concert would be an enlightening experience for everyone in attendance.
"They have an excellent reputation, and the church is looking forward to the event," she said. "Prison ministry is something we have wanted to do for a while; it presents an opportunity for the gentlemen to reconcile with society."
Edited by Frank Tankard
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Setting the bar high
Setting the bar high The Kansas Athletics Department's new five-year plan aims to increase football revenues, maintain and recruit "high value" coaches, recruit more female staff, and to raise fundraising. PAGE 1B
Confidential information exposed
Applicants using the online form for student housing were informed that their confidential information may have been exposed to the public. PAGE 8A
New dean hired
Joseph Steinmetz will be the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He will begin his duties on July 1. PAGE 2A
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Classifieds... 7B
Crossword... 6A
Horoscopes... 6A
Opinion... 7A
Sports... 1B
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