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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
South African leader to visit University
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Tutu: Won a Nobel Peace Prize for his work in South Africa
By Ezra Sykes
esykes@kanson.com
Kansas staff writer
An international figure of racial equality and peace soon will pay a visit to the University of Kansas.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who championed civil rights in South Africa, will speak at 7 p.m. April 18 in Allen Fieldhouse.
The public lecture, sponsored by Student Union Activities and Student Senate, is called "Bridging the Chasm Between Black and White."
Tutu, who holds more than 50 honorary degrees from universities throughout the world, has spent much of his life fighting apartheid in South Africa.
In 1984, Tutu won a Nobel Peace Prize recognizing him for his work in South Africa. In 1995, Nelson Mandela appointed him to lead South Africa's Reconciliation Commission, which had the goal of investigating crimes committed during apartheid.
Linda Luckey, assistant to the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, said the archbishop played an incredibly large role in improving race relations.
"He's probably one of the two men in South Africa to articulate what was going on in apartheid," Luckey said. "I don't think that the United States would have paid attention if it weren't for Bishop Tutu and Nelson Mandela. He and Nelson Mandela are saints as far as forcing change in South Africa."
"He's going to be a wonderful speaker," she said.
Luckey said she had attended a speech by Tutu in 1986 at the University of Chicago. People began lining up at 6 in the morning for the speech that was in the afternoon.
Cody Simms, forums coordinator for SUA, said Tutu's appearance at the University was different from past speakers for the KU Student Lecture Series, such as Spike Lee and Michael Moore, in that Tutu was a person of international stature.
"Basically, I think that this is a unique experience for the University," Simms said. "He may be the biggest speaker to come through KU in a long time."
Student Senate is contributing $8,000 to pay for Tutu's appearance. SUA also will contribute, but has not signed a contract yet, Simms said.
Simms said the KU Student Lecture
Series was created so the University would have something similar to Kansas State's Landon Lecture Series, which consistently draws prominent figures.
Advance tickets are $5 for students with valid KUIDs, $8 at the door and $15 for non-students in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets go on sale at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the SUA, Lied Center, Murphy Hall box offices and at all Ticketmaster locations.
Basketball betting season begins
Although betting pools are illegal, many will begin today when the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament tips off. Photo Illustration by Augustus Anthony Piazza/KANSAN
- Edited by Clint Hooker
Tournament gambling still as illegal as ever
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Kansan staff writer
By T.J. Johnson
tjohnson@eagle.cc.ukans.edu
Kanson staff writer
before entering an office or residence hall betteling pool for the NCAA basketball tournament, one might consider what the Kansas state law says about gam-
ball tournament, one might consider what the Kansas state law says about gambling.
According to the Kansas statutes, gambling is defined as making a bet, which the statutes also define as "a bargain in which the parties agree that, dependent upon chance, one stands to win or lose something of value specified in the agreement."
The statutes specify gambling or betting as a Class B misdemeanor, which is punishable by a $1,000 fine, six months in jail or both.
Although betting pools are illegal, that does not necessarily mean that gamblers will be prosecuted. Most activity generally is not reported, which gives people the idea that they are not violating the law.
"Office pools are against the law, and people shouldn't be doing them," said Sgt.
George T. Wheeler of the Lawrence Police Department.
Wheeler said the punishment for those caught gambling would be determined individually by a judge in a court hearing.
He said factors such as a previous criminal record or the amount of money involved could affect the punishment.
Lt. Schuyler Bailey of the KU Public Safety Office said there had not been
Other University officials also agreed that there were not a large number of instances of gambling on campus.
any investigations into illegal betting on campus in the past few years.
"It probably goes on, and if we have a complaint we will investigate it, but it has not been a problem," Bailey said.
Braxton Copley, a staff attorney at Legal Services for Students, said he could not remember any students getting into legal trouble because of gambling.
Wheeler said there had not been a large problem locally, but any complaints would be taken seriously.
Because of the nature of the laws regarding gambling pools, most people are not willing to volunteer information about their involvement in them.
"We've run into it from time to time," Wheeler said. "It will be investigated, and if it is true, people will be arrested."
Calls to several University offices revealed no current gambling pools, but some employees said there had been pools in the past.
Brian, a 22-year-old KU student who did not want his last name to be printed, said gambling pools were prevalent in his residence hall, and he knew of about six of them.
"The reason that I got into them was mainly for fun, but there is that big payoff at the end."
Friends, students remember KU professor
- Edited by Melody Ard
Vincent dies at 61; student says he was bright, 'full of stories'
By Chris Hopkins
chopkins@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Jon Vincent, professor of Spanish and Portuguese, was remembered by his students, friends and colleagues yesterday for his humorous and caring nature. He died Tuesday from complications of cancer.
The 29-year veteran of the University of Kansas died at his home
fortran graduate teaching assistant, said she took Vincent's "Accelerated Basic Portuguese" for Spanish Speakers' class.
around 8 p.m. at the age of 61.
Michelle Evers, Kearney, Neb., graduate student and Spanish and
"He would give people banana stickers for good quiz grades," Evers said. "He was just funny. He was full of sto
Vincent: Was 29-year veteran at the University of Kansas
ries and tongue twisters."
Jim Mielke, professor of anthropology, said he was very close to Vincent. He remembered Vincent for his ability to find humor in the most mundane aspects of everyday life.
"He was an absolutely wonderful, funny, intelligent and caring individual," Mielke said. "He could live up a room."
Vincent, who also was the faculty adviser for the Brazil-Portugal Organization, left in the middle of the Fall 1988 semester.
Mielke also said Vincent genuinely cared for his students.
"He was always there if anybody needed to talk about anything," he said.
Evers said that Vincent's energy helped her get ready for her next class, and that she always did better in the classes she taught after his class.
"I learned so much about teaching from him," Evers said. "He was funny. He was quick."
—Edited by Kelli Raybern
Vincent is survived by his wife, Maria; his son, Sean; his daughter, Tanya, and his granddaughter, Haley.
The family was unavailable for comment last night.
william Blue, chair of the Spanish and Portuguese department, said Vincent was a dear friend and a valued colleague.
Candidates start '99 Delta Force Senate campaign
By Nadia Mustafa
nmustafa@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
Between hollers and applause from about 250 supporters and intermittent trumpet and saxophone notes, Delta Force candidates promised last night that students would come first at the University of Kansas.
The candidates took center
the Delta Force."
Before the party, Hoffman said it was time for a different group of students to lead Student Senate.
stage at the coalition's kick-off party, with performances by The Suggadaddies, Four Miles and Rayguns, at the Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St.
He said he was not the traditional candidate because he was not a political science major who had wanted to be student body president since his freshman year. And, he said that Mary Liu. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences senator and Delta Force's candidate for student body vice president, would provide a new mix as
Among a crowd of about 50 previous and current Delta Force senatorial candidates, Seth Hoffman, Nunemaker senator and Delta Force's candidate for student body president, shouted on stage that "this is going to be the year of
"It's time for someone different out of the student body president mold to be student body president," Hoffman said. "We've had enough white greek
the first female or Asian-American student body vice president.
See COALITION on page 3A
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Union renovation progresses with talk
A small group of students, faculty and architects discussed ways that a future expansion and renovation of the Kansas Union could become more useful.
By EZR Sykes
esykes@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
The group met last night in Parlors A, B and C of the Union to talk about the proposed $4 million renovation to the north end.
Mark Bradshaw, fine arts senator, said his main concern for the Union renovation and expansion was that it should create more space for student organizations.
"There is something like three or 400 student organizations," he said. "There's just not enough space for groups that want it."
Two proposals for the renovations call for the organization and leadership suite, which is located on the fourth floor of the Union, to be expanded from 6,500 square feet to about 10,600 square feet.
Kenneth Stahle, who works for WTW Architects in Pittsburgh, is one of the two architects who developed the proposals for the University. He has helped create plans for 33 student unions.
Stable said that integrating student and faculty ideas into the project could sometimes be difficult but that he thought everyone generally would be satisfied.
Stahle said he and his partner were preparing to submit two plans to the University. Administrators will then review the plans and find a local architecture firm to handle the project.
"It's working out," he said.
"But you must understand that all these things must be done within the budget. Everyone may not be 100 percent satisfied, but I think most will be at least 80 percent satisfied."
The proposal also would add a larger organization and leadership suite with several cubicles and offices, an art gallery, administrative offices, a new technology and copy center and a new cafe lounge.
Bradshaw said he wanted the Union to be a place where students could feel comfortable. He believes that an open area for Senate would promote interaction between senators and students.
"It helps keep us accountable" he said. "It is easy, if you're tucked away in a corner, to not be responsive."
Edited by Jason Pearce