THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007
NEWS
CAMPUS
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Book drive to benefit KC kids
BY SASHA ROE
sroe@kansan.com
As a child, Danielle Coffyn relished any book she could get her hands on. The thought of growing up without the joy of a good book prompted her to create a book drive this fall to benefit the Kansas City, Kan, public school district.
"I grew up with an endless supply of books, Coffyn, Prairie Village, senior, said. "I've always been very fortunate. I want students whose parents may not be able to afford books to be able to delve into stories like I did."
The book drive began in September and will continue until Nov. 15. The drive is sponsored by the KU International Children Assistance Network and the Honors Program Student Council.
Coffyn, co-president of I CAN and the Honors Program Student Council, said there were hundreds
of books sitting in her basement that could be redistributed and enjoyed by others. She e-mailed the Kansas City, Kan., public school district to see what she could do.
"I said, 'What can we do, and what do you need?' Coffyn said. "They told me they needed books."
Charles Perdue, director of the Kansas City Kansas Public Library, said the district was extremely pleased to be the recipient of the I CAN book drive. Perdue said the district's dollars were always stretched and the schools appreciated the donations.
"We are an urban school district, and because of that we may have issues others may not have." Perdue said.
The school district includes 20,000 students and is considered majority minority, with 45 percent black students, 33 percent Hispanic students, 18 percent white and 4 percent other.
Perdue said the book donation
was significant because the district superintendent had set a goal of 85 percent reading proficiency for Kansas City, Kan., public schools by 2010. Perdue said one way to meet that goal was to make more books available. He said he hoped an increased book supply would foster a reading environment for students and their families.
Perdue said I CAN had been a delight to work with on the book drive.
Students can drop off their used books at any of the residence halls, scholarship halls and participating greek houses. Coffyn said the group was looking for books in good condition that were suitable for elementary school children. She encouraged students to drop books off at Nunemaker Hall on Daisy Hill across from Templin. The group will be distributing flyers and bags throughout Lawrence neighborhoods on Sunday to encourage
people to donate books.
Mandy Shriswiise, Overland Park senior and I CAN co-president, said I CAN was formed last spring after she had spent time working in Tanzania. The group usually focused on assisting underprivileged children abroad. Shriswiise said the book drive showed how simple it was to mobilize local resources, and that it doesn't always take money to make things happen.
So far the book drive has gathered about 2,000 books. Shrive said it was important for the organization to recognize the needs of local children as well as international children.
"It's not only kids in the third world countries," Shrise said. "Sometimes it's the kids right next door."
Students who want to volunteer to help with the drive can e-mail Coffyn at coffyn@ku.edu.
Edited by Elizabeth Cattell
Turkey reportedly attacks Kurdish rebels; Pentagon won't confirm
》WORLD
BY VOLKAN SARISAKAL
Associated Press
CIZRE, Turkey — Turkish warplanes and helicopter gunships reportedly pounded Kurdish rebel positions along the Turkey-Iraq border Wednesday, broadening military operations against insurgents amid persistent fears Turkey will launch a major offensive inside Iraq.
Turkish Cabinet members and military generals held a six-hour meeting in Ankara to discuss a possible operation in northern Iraq, but decided to recommend the government take economic measures first to force cooperation by Iraqis against Kurdish rebels.
The state-run Anatolia news
agency reported that Turkish warplanes and attack helicopters bombed mountain paths used by rebels to cross the porous border from Iraq and stage hit-and-run attacks against soldiers in southeastern Turkey.
Residents in the Iraqi Kurdish village of Derishkit told an Associated Press reporter that two Turkish jet fighters struck a target on the banks of the Zey-Gowra River about four miles inside Iraq. They were unable to offer any more details about the apparent attack.
An AP Television News cameraman also saw eight F-16s loaded with bombs and attack helicopters take off after nightfall from a base in the southeastern city of Diyarbakir. The cameraman also
saw about a dozen transport helicopters fly along Mount Cudi near the border with Iraq and at least one warplane fly past Cizre, a town close to the border.
The Anatolia news agency report said the warplanes and helicopters took off from Diyarbakir and "are reported to have bombed and destroyed bases of the terrorists."
Pentagon officials declined to confirm reports of airstrikes.
"I don't know of any Turkish air- strikes in that area today," Maj. Gen. Richard Sherlock, Joint Chiefs of Staff operational planning director, told a Defense Department press conference.
The reported airstrikes come after days of Turkish shelling in the region. On Sunday, Turkish helicopter gunships penetrated Iraqi territory after kurdish military ambushed a Turkish military convoy near the border, killing 12 soldiers and leaving eight others missing.
U. S.-made Cobra and Super Cobra attack helicopters also chased Kurdish rebels three miles into Iraqi territory on Sunday before returning to their bases in Turkey, a government official said Wednesday on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
Turkey, which has moved troops to the Iraq border, warned Iraq and Western allies on Tuesday that a large-scale incursion was imminent unless the U.S.-backed government in Baghdad takes action against the rebels.
>> SCHOOL SPIRIT
Out with'Muck Fizzou' students vote for the new
BY THOR NYSTROM
tnystrom@kansan.com
The University Daily Kansan and leaders from various student organizations are combining forces to present a T-shirt contest for students to create two shirts—an alternate for the "Muck Fizzzout" shirt and a new non-sport specific gameday shirt.
The contest began Wednesday. Students can log onto Kansan.com/tshirt and nominate slogans for each. The submission process will last one week. Late next week, representatives from the Kansan and the student organizations will pick the top five for both, and the finalists will be announced during the Kansas-Nebraska homecoming football game at Memorial Stadium.
Students will then vote on the five finalists for a week at Kansan. com to determine winners.
Nate Stafford, Overland Park senior, and marketing and promotions manager for the Kansan, said the University wanted to present an alternative to "Muck Fizzou" that better represented the student body.
"We aren't telling people to bring their Mizzou shirt and drop it in this vat of acid," Stafford said. "The success of this, 100 percent, lies in the student body."
One motivation for the change came last year when ESPN announced that it would not show students wearing the "Muck Fizzou" shirts on television.
"Next time Brandon Rush drives down the lane and throws down against Missouri, don't you want the camera to be able to show the student body?" Stafford said. "Don't you want them to show how crazy we are going? Or do you want to wear your Muck Fizzou shirt? I think it is unfair to those sitting around you."
After the contest, the new shirts will be sold for $5 apiece. One dollar from each purchase will go to local charity or to a University-benefited function.
The contest's winners will each get two front row tickets and a limo ride with their guest to the KU-MU game at Arrowhead Stadium, as well as $100 cash, a tailgate package and other prizes.
There will also be prizes for each top-five idea contributors.
Ian Lang, Wichita senior and president of the Interfraternity Council, and Hannah Love, Dodge City senior and student body president, are among the student leaders on the T-shirt committee.
Lang said 1,000 T-shirts with the new slogans would be given away at various KU athletic events. The shirts, Lang said, will be ready at least one week before the Nov. 24 game between Kansas and Missouri at Arrowhead Stadium.
"The Muck Fizzou shirt is five years old," Lang said. "It's old. Let's get something new. We have a creative student body. I think as a consensus we decided we want to display our pride in something that truly portrays the University we attend. It's about sending the right message."
Lang called the shirt's selling price "college affordable" and said student leaders wanted to see a percentage of the price go back to University-related functions.
Stafford said the group's intent for a replacement to the "Muck Fizzou" shirt is something "clever but not vulgar."
"Every great rivalry needs a T-shirt, I think," Stafford said.
He used Oklahoma's slogan against Texas as an example: "Bevo: It's what's for dinner."
—Edited by Chris Beattie
THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS
October 25,2007
Hey, you! Come support the students meet new people, and enjoy Veggie Lunch Join the ECM for a Bake Sale supporting Alternative Winter Breaks to El Salvador and the Juarez Border during Veggie Lunch every Thursday in October at the ECM.
The competition takes place the even-ings of October 30 and November 7, and during the day November 9.
Showcase your creative, analytical, team building and 1 leadership skills through a series of competitive events.
The Intern
The top competitors will receive an offer of a paid internship for the summer 2008 at either Philip Morris USA or Northwestern Mutual Financial:
You can pick up and submit a registration form in 118E Summerfield. All forms must be submitted by Monday, October 22. The form will have more detailed information if you are interested.
Just Drinks
Come and enjoy FreeFair Trade coffee, tea, and chocolate. Mondays, 4pm at the ECM
The University of Texas
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Welcome to the Brazilian
JUNGLE
BRASA's Fall Party '07 October 26th @ the Granada - 9pm
Tickets available ($7*) at: SUA Office (KS Union) and The Granada Olathe - The Brazilian Store
International Students Association Presents:
International Halloween Party Come and enjoy a costume contest and the best of International
music!
Thursday Oct. 25th 9pm-2am At Club Axis 821 Iowa St.
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communication & fighting fair Presented by Dennis Detweiler, LSKSW Oct. 29, 7-9 PM at the ECH, 1204 Gread Ave.
A common complaint heard from respective partners in a relationship is, "we just don't communicate." Truthfully, we are always communicating. It's the unopened messages, hidden adpages, and expectations that cause conflict and misunderstanding if left unaddressed. This session addresses effective communication and fighting fair.
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Presented by Bob Minor, Prof. of Religious Studies Nov. 12, 7-9 PM at the ECM. 1204 Oread Ave
This session explores the issues of homophobia and how they impair not only faith communities but also the quality of each person's life, regardless of sexual orientation.
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The Brazilian Week - Fall '07
"Welcome to the Junge's
Oct 2nd (Tue) - Summer/Awak Workshop
The Ballroom at the Kansas Union. 7:30-8:30pm - FREE
Free lessons of Brazilian dances. get ready to party with Brazilian dance instructors
Free lessons of Brazilian dances - get ready to party with Brazilian dance instructors
Ost24th (Wed) - Brazilian Symposium
Symposium about Brazil and the Amazon, driven by Dr Paul Seined (Spain & Port), M. Diebsa Maria (Business), Pedro dos Santos (Potential Sciences), and J. Ramos (Technology).
Oct 23 (Thu) - The IBM BRAZILian Table / O Micros Brazilivo
Come join us for some talking, eating (Brazilian cheese rolls and Guarana included) and lots of fun!
Oct 20th (Fri) - Welcome to the Laugh! BRASAs Full Party
The Granada. 9pm - $7.00 (tickets @ SUA Office & The Granada)
Come shake your body with the Brazilian rhythms of Dandan and band.
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Tea Time Movie Screening "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" Kansas Union | 4th Floor Lobby Thursday | 3:00 p.m.
SLAB Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics