Thursday, April 15, 1999
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 3
Campaign fliers cause complaint
By Nadia Mustafa
nmustafa@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
About 800 off-campus residents
woke up to find the YOU coalition's literature at their doorsteps yesterday morning.
YOU candidates and supporters made early Wednesday morning runs to about 10 apartment complexes around Lawrence.
some of which disallow soliciting
some of which disallow soliciting.
The candidates and supporters attached campaign-related door hangers to residents' doorknobs, in some cases, slipped them under doors. The red door hangers contained a list of YOU candidates and urged students to vote in Student Senate elections yesterday and today.
Amy Cummins, incumbent Delta Force candidate for graduate senator.
filed a complaint to the elections commission yesterday against YOU. She said that it violated the elections code by posting campaign materials on off-campus property without the consent of the occupant, owner or manager.
The elections commission's hearing board will review the complaint at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the International Room in the Kansas Union at the same closed hearing for the recreation task force's complaint against Delta Force.
Cummins litters at Berkley Flats. 1123 Indiana St., which is one of the complexes to which YOU distributed campaign materials.
in the complaint, she said that YOU's late-night visits were unawanted nuisances for herself and her neighbors. Although she said that she was friendly toward all candidates, she said she felt it was her responsibility to report YOU's violations.
Korb Maxwell, YOU candidate for student body president, said that the distribution of door hangers to complexes with no soliciting policies was an honest mistake. He said that although he told them not to go to those complexes, there were more
than 50 YOU candidates and supporters distributing campaign materials, many of whom were not aware of elections code regulations.
Maxwell: Said it was a mistake, would apologize
agers and pick up the literature they had distributed.
"We made a mistake, we slipped up." Maxwell said. "We'll do whatever we can to make it right."
David Corliss, director of legal services for the city of Lawrence, said that YOU might have violated state trespassing laws. But, he said, only the property owner could file a claim.
Brandy Estabrooks, Berkeley Flats
manager, said that the door hangers had made a mess at her complex. She said she doubted that she would be able to take any recourse, but she contacted members of YOU yesterday to voice her disapproval.
"It's a pain, and we ask people not to do that." Estabrooks said. "Residents have complained. It's really frustrating when we have a beautiful looking property, and people feel the need to come and litter it."
Last year, the Campus Cause coalition was fined $50 for the same violation and $1,200 for not removing campaign posters that were visible from a polling site.
Two years ago, Dede Seibel, then Unite candidate for Nunemaker senator and now YOU candidate for student body vice president, was fined $10 for slipping campaign letters beneath the doors of Gertrude Sellards-Pearson Hall and Corbin Hall residents.
Jennifer Watkins, elections commissioner, said that the individuals who distributed the door hangers could be fined since they did not secure permission from the complexes' landlords.
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Christine Robinson, Overland Park senior, holds an umbrella for Ophra Leyser, Dekalb JLL., Graduate Teaching Assistant, while she speaks against hate crimes. Despite the rain, representatives from various student groups rallied against crimes based on hate and bias yesterday in front of the Kansas Union. Photo by Rachel Marta Orr/Kansan
Anti-hate crimes rally unites students
By T.J. Johnson
tjohnson@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
Despite the cold rain and wind yesterday, about 25 people gathered outside the Kansas Union for a rally against hate crimes.
rally against hate crimes.
The rally was coordinated by the campus group Politically Active Queens as a part of Pride Week and included several speakers from campus organizations who shared their views on hate crimes and offered possible solutions to the problem. Martin Decker, Pittsburgh junior and co-
Marvin Decker, Pittsburgh junior and co-president of PAQ, began the rally by reminding people of the hate crimes which have happened during the past year and addressing the effects of these crimes.
"This year we have witnessed many disturbing crimes motivated by hate, and whether these crimes are on the basis of race, religion, sexuality, ethnicity, cultural identification, gender identity or expression, they affect us all by limiting our freedom of expression and weakening our sense of safety when we walk on our streets and on our campuses," Decker said.
Seth Hoffman, Delta Force candidate for student body president, offered a prayer for an end to hate crimes and a change in the attitudes of politicians who ignored them.
Ophra Leyser, co-president of the GTAC Coalition, stressed the need for unity among people who are being oppressed in order to fight hate crimes.
"Tear open their hearts. Let them burn with compassion. Stun them with understanding. Ravage their violent, political, cynical souls. Make them wiser, better, braver people." Hoffman said.
"I think what we need to commit ourselves to is a general goal that we all have, and that is one of justice and true democracy," Leyser said.
Korb Maxwell, YOU candidate for student body president, said he appreciated the spirit of the rally and said he hoped the movement against hate crimes would continue to grow.
'I think that what's really good here is the spirit that we are all here in. There are elections going on right now, but that people can come together here
and in a spirit of bipartisanship, speak out against something we all abhor."
Brenda Chung of the Center for Community Outreach and Senior Resident Assistant for Diversity in McCollum Hall, stressed the need to provide a world free of hate for children.
"Are we doing our job to provide a safe world for them?" Chung asked.
People who listened to the speeches said the varied messages and view points presented by the
speakers of the rally helped to unify the message against hate crimes.
Amy Cummins, Newport, N.C., graduate student and Delta Force candidate for graduate senator, said she felt that the speeches would raise awareness of the various types of hate crimes.
"I think that this rally today drew attention to the fact that hate crimes do occur in many shapes and forms." Cummins said.
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for a dedicated STUDENT FITNESS & RECREATION FACILITY
We believe the University of Kansas should have a fitness and recreational facility which:
- Shall maintain an average of 18 operating hours per day
- Shall be for student fitness and recreational use only
Julie McGill-Women's Volleyball
Jason Noyes-Racquetball
Eric Neuteboom-Ki-Aikido
Todd Halstead-Judo
Erin Thompson-Women's Soccer
Ward Byrum-Rock Climbing
John Hendrix-Fencing
Sean Bates-Wrestling
Elizabeth Rigby-Sailing
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Dennis Hier-Men's Volleyball
Kevin O'Rourke-Crew
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Shannon Twohig-Women's Rugby
Will Spotts-Men's Ultimate
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We are asking YOU to increase student fees in the Year 2001-02 so that a legacy can be left which will help in creating a well rounded educational experience for future students.
A YES vote on April 14th & 15th will:
- have a positive impact on the ability of the University to recruit and retain students, staff, and faculty.
build and strengthen the student bodies sense of community
promote positive life long health & fitness habits
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