Thursday, February 17, 2000
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 3
By Doug Pacey
writer@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
TOPEKA Board of Regents universities are giving some of their money away, and students will benefit.
The Board of Regents announced yesterday that the Kansas House Appropriations and Education subcommittees recommended removing $1 million from Regents universities' base budgets to be split between student financial aid and student employee salaries. Mike Matson, director of external relations for the Board of Regents, said that two-thirds of the $1 million will go toward financial aid, with $500,000 of that earmarked to a comprehensive grant program and $166,000 applied to professional scholarships.
The other third of the $1 million is designated for student salaries.
He told the Regents the four directions he desires the University to head toward during the 21st century
First, he wants the University to act as one university and include all campuses in decisions. Second, he expected the University to be the research university for the greater-Kansas City area. Third, Hemenway said he wants to serve the state of Kansas in areas of health. And, finally, he wished to build premiere learning communities at the University.
In other news:
The House Appropriations subcommittee recommended that students at individual campuses should have the option to pay the $1 library fee because the state will not match it. Gov. Graves proposed matching the fee in his initial budget plans, but the fee didn't make it to the final budget.
The KU Medical Center received $1 million from the Children's Initiative Fund.
Same-sex couples also face issue of domestic violence
By Kimberly Thompson writer@kansan.com Special to the Kansan
A panel will discuss violence between same-sex couples at 7 tonight at the Centennial Room in the Kansas Union.
The discussion will be part of a Queers and Allies meeting and is sponsored by the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center.
"The queer community is often ignored when it comes to relationship violence," said Laura Montgomery, Leavenworth second-year law student and coordinator for sexual assault prevention and education programs for the center. "It's a concern of mine to address the issue that it does happen."
Montgomery worked together with Matthew Skinta, president of Queers and Allies, to put together the panel. Although the center has presented
speeches for the entire University before, Montgomery said she thought the program would be better received at the Queers and Allies meeting because members would have an interest in the issue.
Addressing violence in intimate relationships is an important concern. Montgomery said.
The panel will comprise Charlene Muehlenhard, professor of women's studies and psychology, Randy Timm, assistant director of student housing, Amy Wolf, representative from the Rape Victim Survivor Service, and a representative from the Women's Transitional Care Services.
Montgomery said the discussion was designed to let people know it was OK to talk about violence between same-sex couples.
"We are very open and understanding to people facing those situations," Montgomery said.
Muehlenhard said some evidence suggested that domestic violence occurred in same-sex relationships at about the same rate as in heterosexual relationships.
"It's important to heighten awareness and to let people know what they can do if it's happening," she said.
Montgomery said that the center's doors always were open to everyone and that the center would work with people to help them leave abusive relationships or deal with the effects of a relationship that had ended.
Montgomery emphasized that the panel was not just for the gay community.
"It's really important for straight people to go," she said.
She said it was time for people to discuss this issue.
"This is way overdue," Montgomery said. "It's time for us to raise some awareness."
Members of the Alpha Pi Alpha fraternity meant last night to in the Kansas Union to discuss African American relationships in the new millennium. The roundtable discussion consisted of topics ranging from courtship to hate.
Evolving dating roles focus of discussion
Program explored African-American gender relationships
By Ryan Blethen
writer@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Such questions about relationships and the roles men and women play in them were the topics of a discussion last night titled "African-American Relationships in the New Millennium."
The hour-and-a-half program was sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha. Inc. fraternity.
Garner got things started with a question about chivalry.
Six women and four men showed up in the Pine Room at the Kansas Union for the discussion. The group gathered in a circle and opened sealed envelopes with questions written on index cards inside. The questions on the cards focused on various romantic topics like, "Do men think with their penises and women with their hearts?"
Quinny Garner, Olathe senior and president of Alpha Phi Alpha, said the discussion was meant to explore how relationships between African-American males and females has changed since the beginning of the 19th century.
"Where has the act of chivalry gone and would you like to see it make a comeback if it has gone?" Garner asked the group.
The women in the group said they did not expect much from men all the time when it came to chivalry, but they did expect men to have manners and be polite.
Tola Aremu, Kansas City, Mo., junior said she did not anticipate men doing chivalrous things and will do things for herself.
"I don't expect it. I just do it," Aesom said.
expected on the first date?"
The next card asked, "What is
Tiffany Williams, Kansas City,
Kan., junior said she did not like
a man who made a scene and
drew attention to himself.
Garner asked the group where they saw the African-American male in the new millennium.
"African-American men are starting to see the importance of being a father and a husband," said Shyra McGee, Wichita senior.
Williams agreed.
"I have a more positive image of black men than I did back in the day," she said. "I also think religion has a big part. I see more young men in church now than I did in high school."
"Where has the act of chivalry gone and would you like to see it make a comeback if it has gone?"
Quincy Garner
The discussion then focused on what the new millennium will hold for African-American women.
Amber Sumler, Wichita junior, said she hoped that in the new millennium, women would start running their own corporations and start running the country.
tackled a number of topics, from lust and love to what men and women want from each other. The group had some disagreement on what the other sex wanted and what rejection does to a person.
From there, the participants
"Rejection is part of elimination." Williams said.
Rejection and finding the right person takes some time, said Michael Bell. Detroit senior.
"It's like a journey," Bell said. "You have to keep pushing until you get there."
The discussion ended with all participants having a chance to say what they thought made for healthy relationships.
McGee offered her own advice to the group.
"Respect yourself and the person you are with," she said.
By Erinn R. Barcomb
writer@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
Representatives from the Red Cross spoke in an open forum at last night's Student Senate meeting in response to a debate last week about the alleged discriminatory practices of the Red Cross Blood Drive.
Last week, finance committee chairman Aravind Muthukrishnan ruled a bill to finance advertising for the blood drive out of order, citing a Senate rule than denies funding toward discriminatory activity. Some alleged the questions asked of donors singled out homosexuals rather than risky behavior.
"I understand the history behind it," said Mark Bradshaw, liberal arts and sciences senator, referring to one question's basis that men who have had sex with men since 1977 are a great risk factor. "But it seems it might be better worded."
Diane Elder, chief operating officer for the Red Cross' Central Plains Blood Services in Wichita, said that particular question was being looked at by the Food and Drug Administration, the organization that determines the questions.
"It doesn't have to do with discrimination." Elder said. "It has to do with identifying the highest risk group. If we just said 'promiscous,' that wouldn't be an identifiable behavior of a high-risk group."
Although the demographics for the HIV virus have changed, Elder said this was still the highest-risk group.
Elder also said public perception played a factor in what questions are asked. She said recipients wanted to be ensured that the blood they would receive would be from a low-risk group,
"It doesn't have to do with discrimination."
Diane Elder
chief operating officer for the Red Cross' Central Plains Blood Services
even though all blood donated is tested for HIV.
"The only thing its going to do by not funding the advertising is going to hurt our blood drive, and your friends and relatives in Kansas." Elder said.
She said Senate would make a better statement by writing a letter to the FDA.
Any further involvement with the bill from Senate will have to wait until the next legislative cycle. To be considered, any legislation must be turned in tomorrow.
In other Senate news:
Senate allocated $3,000 for the comprehensive student survey. The original bill asked for only $2,000, but additional funding was needed for the survey results to be professionally analyzed. After urging from some senators, the bill's sponsor, Ben Walker, legislative director, added a stipulation to the bill that would keep results unreleased until the day after Student Senate elections. It was seen as a conflict of interest by some, because Walker is running for student body president.
Changes were made to rules and regulations regarding elections and referenda. Included was an amendment that will eliminate spending limits. Such limits have already been ruled unconstitutional by the University Judicial Board.
■ Replacement senators were announced; Jeremy Glauner, off campus; Kristy Schill, off campus; Nooshin Soltani, Pan Hellenic; Trevor Loney, CLAS; Greg Smith, CLAS; Amber Ratliff, CLAS; Kate Harding, engineering.
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Nomination forms for these awards are available at the Dean of Students Office, 133 Strong Hall, or Student Organizations and Leadership Development Center, 400 Kansas Union, Lawrence, KS 66045.
Nomination forms must be returned to the Dean of Students Office in 133 Strong Hall by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2000.