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The Inside Front
Tuesday November 30,1999
News
from campus, the state. the nation and the world
CAMPUS
International students serve as ambassadors
Five University of Kansas students have been chosen to represent the University internationally and increase awareness of the institution abroad.
Moussa Sissoko, Mail PhD student; Frances Margaret LI Lian Tan, Malaysia senior; Mariana Nissen da Costa Paiva, Brazil senior; Manuel Angulo, Colombia freshman; and Corinne Morlarty, Lawrence sophomore, were selected by the office of International Student Services for the International Student Ambassador program
Joe Potts, director of International Student Services, said the volunteer program, which began in 1998, selects and trains prominent international and domestic students to promote the University abroad.
Moriarty, the first domestic ambassador, already has started selling the University to foreigners. This semester, she is studying in Buhler, France, and meeting with prospective students to encourage them to come to Lawrence.
The ambassadors will not necessarily travel abroad, but will work to promote the University from Lawrence by mail, phone and the Internet.
Amanda Kaschube
Dennis Moore to visit University of Kansas
U. S. Rep. Dennis Moore will visit with University of Kansas researchers today at the Nichols Hall Space Technology Auditorium to discuss projects that were made possible in
part by federal grant awards.
Moore: Was appointed to the House Committee on science last June
Amber Stuever
"More than anything, this is a learning experience for him so he can learn what is working well and what areas of science research might be in need of funding," said Marc Wilson, spokesperson for Moore. Moore was appointed to *'*
House Committee on Science last June and serves on the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee.
"As part of his duties on the science committee, he would like to find what universities and businesses in
the third district make use of these grants." Wilson said, "KU is by far the largest university recipient of these types of federal grants."
LAWRENCE
Armed robberies rise during holiday season
'Tis the season for armed robbery, Sgt. George Wheeler of the Lawrence Police Department said.
Armed robberies typically pick up around Thanksgiving and occur frequently until the new year, Wheeler said.
He said several factors contributed to the increase. People need more money around the holidays, he said, and the colder weather allowed bulkier clothing, which can conceal weapons.
The first seasonal robbery took place at 5:40 p.m. Sunday at the Best Western Hallmark Inn, 730 Iowa St. A black male walked inside, displayed a knife and demanded money. The female clerk compiled and was not injured.
"We encourage victims to comply with the demands of the robber and not to get injured," Wheeler said. "But be good witnesses. Get as much information as possible."
— Katie Hollar
NATION
Holocaust survivors get $1.25 billion settlement
NEW YORK — Holocaust survivors and their supporters told a federal judge yesterday that they were willing to accept — begrudgingly — a $1.25 billion settlement in their lawsuit against Swiss banks.
Most plaintiffs are not in favor of the settlement, said Leo Rechter, head of a Holocaust victims organization. "But they are sick and tired of the shenani-gans that have been going on for years and years," he said.
Rechter was among hundreds of people who packed a courtroom for a hearing on the proposed settlement in the suit, in which Holocaust survivors and heirs accused the banks of withholding money deposited during World War II.
Lawyers from both sides claimed the vast majority of the nearly half-million potential plaintiffs worldwide supported the settlement, which was reached after more than 14 months of hard-fought negotiations.
MIAMI — A 5-year-old Cuban boy who survived a Thanksgiving Day rafting tragedy by clinging to an inner
United States, Cuba argue about fate of 5-year-old
tube for two days has become the focus of an international tug-of-war.
Elian Gonzalez was found adrift off the coast of Fort Lauderdale after a small powerboat carrying 13 Cuban refugees capsized. Two adults also were rescued.
Cuba blames the United States for the tragedy and says the child had been kidnapped by his mother, who died during the voyage.
The boy's father, Juan Miguel Gonzalez, and Cuba's Foreign Ministry have demanded his return. Gonzalez has filed a complaint with the United Nations to draw international attention to the issue, The Miami Herald reported today.
Elian's family in Miami has hired a lawyer and is seeking legal guardianship.
The Gonzalez family attorney in America, Spencer Eig, told the Herald that U.S. immigration and federal judges would be the ones to decide if Flian would stay or go.
U. S. officials have said all three survivors would be allowed to stay in the United States.
NEW YORK—Frank Lalli, a veteran magazine executive, was named yesterday as John F. Kennedy Jr.'s successor as editor in chief of the political magazine George.
New top editor named for George magazine
The appointment of the former managing editor of Money magazine came one month after Hachette Filippacci Magazines assumed full control of
George by buying the 50 percent stake it didn't already own from the Kennedy family.
Kennedy: Death had raised questions about magazine's future
Kennedy's death in a plane crash in July had raised questions about the future of the magazine, which had been struggling with lower advertising. But Hachette's president and
chief executive, Jack Kliger, has maintained that the company was committed to the magazine and to Kennedy's goal of reporting on the intersection of politics and culture.
Lall said he would keep the tone of the publication generally positive but that he would also strive for more newsy stories.
The Associated Press
Religious differences lead to decorating compromises
begins Friday at sunset.
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She said she might be offended or bothered if her roommates decorated with something that strongly represented Christianity, such as a Nativity scene.
"The holiday is based on Jesus, so that might offend me," Asner said. "If it really offends me, I'll tell them about it. I'm not worried about telling them how I feel."
She said she would try to ease the tension of the differing holidays by giving her roommates Christmas presents.
Tonia Schoen, one of Asner's roommates, said she would not be bothered by Hanukkah decorations.
"There are Hanukkah presents sitting on our windowsill right now," said Schoen, Lenexa freshman. "It's fine with me."
Patricia Ford, Lawrence graduate student, is Buddhist and has had roommates of different religions. There were things roommates could do to ease tensions, she said.
"Don't try to convert them to your religion," Ford said. "Respect each other's faith and the differences in that."
Mimsy Winston, Lawrence junior, is Jewish and has lived with Christian roommates for three years.
In past years she and her roommates decorated together with symbols from both religions.
Winston said there were several things roommates of differing religions could do to ease tension if they wanted to decorate.
She said roommates should talk about it beforehand and they should avoid putting up symbols that were too religious, such as a cross or a Star of David.
Winston said she and her roommate decorate with seasonal holiday decorations rather than those linked to a specific religion.
Besides Christmas, there are other religious and cultural holidays this time of year, including Islamic Ramadan and African-American Kwanzaa.
Edited by Matt James
ON THE RECORD
A KU student's mountain bike was stolen between 8 a.m. Nov. 21 and 12:30 p.m. Nov. 24 from Stouffler Place Apartments, the KU Public Safety Office said. The bike was valued at $220
A KU student's 1989 Honda was damaged between 4 and 8 p.m. Nov. 22 while it was parked at lot 103, east of Hassinger Hall, the
KU Public Safety Office said. The damage was estimated at $250.
A KU staff member reported that components from eight computers were stolen between 1 p.m. Wednesday and 2 p.m. Sunday from a secured lab located in Summerfield Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. The components were valued at $6,000.
ON CAMPUS
Overeaters Anonymous will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. today at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave. 312-3412.
OAKS, the non-traditional students organization,
will have a brown bag lunch from 11:30 a.m. to
1 p.m. at Alcove E in the Kansas Union. Call
Simmie Berrova at 830-0074.
KU HORrorZontals ultimate frisbee team will practice at 5 p.m. today at Shenk Complex. Call Will Snotts at 841-0671.
KU Hiltie women's group will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at Wheatfields Bakery, 904 Vermont St. Call Mavaan at 749-5397.
University Christian Fellowship will meet at 7 tonight at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave. Call Rick Clock at 841-3148.
KU Hillell will have a text study at 7:30 tonight at Hillel House, 940 Mississippi St. Call Jay Quinn at 749-4725
KU ACU will show the film Inherit the Wind at 8 tonight at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
KU Chess Club will meet from 8 to 10 tonight at
the Pioneer Room in the Burge Union. Call David Wanna at 312-1070.
OAKS, the non-traditional students organization,
will have a brown bag lunch from 11:45 a.m. to
1:15 p.m. at Alcev F in the Kansas Union. Call
Simmie Berrova at 830-0074.
- Ecumenical Christian Ministries will have a University Forum from noon to 1 p.m. at ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. The program will be "Health Care in America: A Social Responsibility or a Profitable Business?" Call Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
The Office of Study Abroad will present information about studying abroad in England at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at 4044 Wescoe Hall, Call David Wiley at 864-7812.
Student Senate Executive Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Governor's Room in the Kansas Union. Senate will meet at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Wagnon Room in the Kansas Union.
KU Pre-Dental Club will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow in 2001 Mallat, Call Nellie Kim at 749.0938.
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