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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2005
VOL. 116 ISSUE 71
BUSINESS
Educating entrepreneurs
BY ALY BARLAND
abarland@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
guest teacher's junk. Bass, Cleveland senior, has joined the ranks of many college students who have started their own entrepreneurial ventures. The growing interest from students at the University of Kansas has led to the development of an entrepreneurship program in the School of Business.
James Bass has made a business out of selling other people's junk.
Beginning next semester, the School of Business will offer an introductory course on entrepreneurship for any KU student, regardless of his or her major.
Bass offers his services to individuals or businesses seeking to sell or liquidate excess inventory by auctioning items on eBay. His online business, www.1Moolah.com, has been up and running for three weeks and has sold about $500 worth of products so far.
He got the idea for his business from a friend who asked him to sell some of her things on eBaycom because she was unfamiliar with the process. Bass profits from his business by taking a portion of the proceeds that each sale generates.
Wally Meyer, director of the University's entrepreneurship program and professor in the business school, said many students were showing interest in starting their own businesses, and that the University was developing the entrepreneurship program to meet this demand. Beginning next semester, the School of Business will offer an introductory course on entrepreneurship for any KU student, regardless of his or her major.
SEE EDUCATING ON PAGE 8A
HEALTH
POUNDS of PERFORMANCE
BY RYAN COLAIANNI RCOLAIANNI@KANSAN.COM KANSAN STAFF WRITER PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY RACHEL SEYMOUR
To compete, football players must be big
On this day, they have a choice of four entrées - meatloaf, mahi mahi, chicken and pork chops and an array of vegetable and sides including steamed wild rice, sautéed squash, carrots and potatoes.
two stainless steel buffet tables piled with hot food greet Kansas football players in the dining room of the Burge Union each night. On this dun
Members of one unit on the KU team will help themselves to more food from this all-you-can-eat feast than others. It's the unit most responsible for gaining those 10 yards - the offensive line.
Together, the two tables stretch about 10 yards, the same distance the football team travels to gain a first down.
SEE POUNDS ON PAGE 4A
STUDENT HOUSING
Fire starts in Oliver Hall
BY MALINDA OSBORNE
mosborne@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
A two-alarm fire started in the fifth floor lobby of Oliver Hall at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Sara Todd, Kansas City, Mo., freshman, who lives on the fifth floor, was on her way to dinner with her roommate when she smelled smoke in the hallway. As they approached the lobby, Todd saw that it was filled with smoke, and a resident assistant from another floor pulled the fire alarm, she said. Todd has a fractured ankle, which made exiting the building unpleasant.
"I didn't bring my crutches because I was just going to dinner. I had to go down the stairs like this," she said.
Danielle Gabel, Hays freshman, worried more about the fire interrupting her plans for the night than any damage to her room, she said as she waited
outside the building.
"I need to study for a chemistry test tomorrow and I don't know when I will be able to get back in," Gabel said. "All I can do is stand out here right now. Luckily, I was smart enough to get a blanket."
Ken Stoner, director of student housing, said an electrical connection to a fan unit overheated, starting a small fire that a student housing staff member was able to extinguish even before the fire department arrived. Stoner said there was no major damage or cause for concern. Rob Kort, division chief for Lawrence/Douglas County Fire and Medical, said the smoke was contained to the fifth floor.
Students were instructed to stay in the parking lot or go to Naismith Hall. They were not to be let back in the building until after 7:30 p.m, Stoner said.
Groups ally for HIV/AIDS Members aim for awareness
Edited by Anne Burgard
BY MALINDA OSBORNE
mosborne@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Gregory Mansfield works with clients from varying backgrounds. Whether it's married women, 7-year-old children or teenagers, each has at least one thing in common: They all have HIV/AIDS.
has at least one thing in common: They all have HIV/AIDS. Mansfield is the education outreach coordinator for Douglas County AIDS Project (DCAP), which serves as a local community resource in HIV/AIDS education and prevention.
in HIV/AIDS education and prevention. His organization, Queers & Allies and the KU chapter of the NAACP are working together to create awareness of the virus for World AIDS Day, which is observed today.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first HIV/AIDS diagnosis. WORLD AIDS DAY
In recognition, the groups will be handing out safe sex kits containing condoms, lube and red ribbons. A discussion on the global impact of AIDS will be held at 5:30 p.m. tonight at the English room in the Kansas Union.
A candlelight vigil at 8 p.m. by the Campanile also will take place.
Shannon Reid, Lawrence junior and activist committee chairwoman for Queers & Allies, said the group wanted to ally with NAACP because their organizations represented the two populations most affected by the virus.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site, in 2001, HIV/AIDS was among the top three causes of death for African-American men between 25 and 54. It was The No.1 cause of death for African-American women between 25 and 34.
For homosexual men in the United States, gay sex accounted for approximately two-thirds of all HIV infections among men in 2003, even though only 5 to 7 percent of men in the United States identify themselves as having homosexual intercourse.
DCAP aims it message at the 25 and under population because its members are typically sexually active, have multiple partners
SEE HIV/AIDS ON PAGE 4A
Events today
AIDS information table
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wescoe
Beach
Table with the KU chapter of the NAACP, Queers & Allies and Douglas County AIDS Project, with information, safe sex kits and red ribbons.
Discussion - "Global AIDS Perspective"
Perspective
5:30 p.m. at the English room, 6th floor, in the Kansas Union
A brief talk by Natabona Mabachi, graduate student, and KU graduate and former Douglas County AIDS Project board member Justin LaBerge. An open forum and group discussion follows. Free admission.
Candlelight vigil for World AIDS Day
8 p.m., Campanile Candlelight vigil and gathering recognizing the 3.5 million people who died of AIDS last year, including 2.9 million adults and 600,000 children under the age of 15.Meet at the base of the carillon; candles will be provided.
Source: Douglas County AIDS Project
Nursing program joins trend in online classes The School of Nursing is making a Ph.D. obtainable through online classes.The online option is becoming more popular across campus.PAGE 2A
Homecoming for Nevada coach Nevada men's basketball coach Mark Fox will return to Allen Fieldhouse tonight. Fox worked with the KU coaching staff during the 1993-94 season. PAGE 12A
It's nakey time. Jayplay's Laura Snyder's article about naturists and nudist resorts will reveal just how acceptable it is to strip down and walk around in your birthday suit.
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