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Christian group 'converts' gays
By KATHY BRUSSELL
Staff Reporter
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—David is 32 years old
For 12 of those years, he was a homosexual
when you ask asks if they're happy, of course they're going to tell you yes. "But don't believe them," David says. "Heck, I pretended like crazy. I was the happiest day I had a month or a day seven days a week. Actually, I was never so miserable in my life."
It was before REACH.
"Back then" was before help came, according to David.
REACH is a non-dominant ministry based in Kansas City, Mo., which was established to encourage and support men and women who were disaffected with their religious faith.
REACH, Realizing the Eternal Alternative Christ Holds, is based on the concept that people can be converted from a rebirth through a rebirth in Christian faith.
REACH SEEKS to help gals in the 'conversion' by offering telephone counsellor, referral services and individual or group therapy for short sessions with a qualified counselor.
On Friday nights, the group has business meetings or discussion sessions, all open to the public. People who want to share experiences and problems, or lend support to
"We don't deny that homosexuality is a lifestyle, we're just saying we have a better way," Barry, REACH publicity director, said.
Barry, as other members of REACH.
asked that only his first name be used in this story.
According to Barry, REACH is the only ministry of its kind in the Kansas City area dealing specifically with homosexuals and into a personal relationship with Christ."
ALTHOUGH REACH has been actively operating only since last August, the concept behind it is not new. Barry Meyer, an American countries are operating in the United States.
The story of Kansas City's REACH began with Randy, a former homosexual, who brings his traveling performing arts to cities throughout the United States.
A few years ago, Randy became acquainted with the Outpost ministry in Minneapolis, Minn., another pioneer group in homosexual counseling.
No such group existed in Kansas City at the time, and a troubled gay person would have to call Minneapolis or some other city to get help. Randy said.
So in February 1979, Randy started REACH. He had no church of his own, but Second Presbyterian Church, 138 E. 550 St., donated space to be used for counseling.
FROM FEBRUARY to August, Randy worked with the Rev. Jim Kenney to counsel area homesexuals seeking help.
In mid-August, the ministry held its first open rap session, which soon grew into a weekly meeting. From the 15 or so persons attending regular meetings, a core group was formed.
REACH now uses several approaches to help gays leave the homosexual lifestyle. The group discussion sessions are probably the most important.
"Having the support of other people is the secret." Kennev said.
ACCORDING TO Barry, most of the people who come to REACH are in their 20s, live in the Kansas City area, and have been homosexuals for some time.
The support group is not composed solely of former homosexuals. The ministry also includes people who have never had homosexual experiences.
"Most members of the group have been active in the homosexual lifestyle," Randy said. "Others are just concerned Christians who want to be involved somehow by the issue and want to help."
"That's very important in our group. Gay people who are trying to change need acceptance from people who have never been in the lifestyle."
REACH ALSO continues to provide one-on-one counseling, because not everyone feels comfortable in group therapy sessions, Randy said.
Kenney, describing himself as "bassically pragmatic," said he realized that most hostages were not too much interested in wanting to be treated as simmers, and some would not be successful in converting from the former.
"Some of the ex-gays may take a harsh and against homosexuality by telling the young to live with their wrong way to live," Kenney said. "I lend to take a non-moralistic approach. It seems to be bad."
Members of REACH are eager to stress one point: No one, they say, is born a hormonal.
Members of REACH say that some gays attempt to get psychiatric counseling, but still end up feeling helpless and unable to cope with their frustrations.
REACH is not in conflict with pro-gay organizations because it only ministers to those who seek counseling on their own, Barry said.
Todd Zwahl, co-director of Gay Services of Kansas, said he had never heard of REACH.
Randy says REACH appears to be good therapy for its members, but he looks forward to the day when groups like REACH will no longer be needed.
"It doesn't sound like that good a deal to me," Zwaali said. "We'd want people to learn to be happy with themselves and not buy the sin story."
"Hopefully, we'll work ourselves right out of business." Randy said.
"Psychiatrists can deal with the mind and the body, but they have no concept of the spiritual needs of a person." Bob, another member of REACH, said.
Consequently, most psychiatrists fail to understand all the problems a gay person faces in trying to break away from homosexuality. he said.
But does the REACH program work? As with Alcoholics Anonymous or any other reform group, some members change and some do not.
"I've seen a lot of falling back," Keith, 23, said of himself and its REACH members. "It really disturbs me."
ONE REASON for the difficulty is that homosexuality is still a touchy subject within most churches, Keith said, and the fact that men of all genders is gay never recognized or deal with.
"People will stand up and say, 'I was saved from alcohol' or 'I was saved from drugs.' But no one ever stands up and says, 'I was saved from homosexuality,' " Ketha said.
Students ...
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"THEY NEED TO have some kind of goal that feels comfortable and is important to them," he said. "Otherwise they float, and after a while they don't see any relevance in what they're doing. They begin in what the point? Why muddle in this press?"
Although some people have made their career choice as early as junior high school, some may be 25 years old before deciding, he said.
"That's a big reason for dropping out," he said.
A study conducted by Pennsylvania State University showed that the biggest single goal of students was to "sophomore slump" was a lack of goals on the part of the students. Students who had not completed high school or suffered from a lack of interest in school than those who knew what the wanted to be.
AN ARTICLE IN Mademoiselle magazine last year said another reason for students "burning out" was an inability to relate their studies to personal goals and Rundquist agreed but worried against students judging something as worthless.
"You may not see it, but the program mists on it, so you’re going to have to go along with it," he said. "Students are not the best judges. They’re not in a position to say what is worthless; But they do have a right to react, and people who teach should
Parents, family and friends also help cause the anxiety that kills a student's interest in school. By trying to conform to expectations, a student may lose face and be called "hooligan" or avoid trying to please others to the detriment of their own wishes, Riquaint duquesne.
"Parents are a definite influence, but they're not the only one," she said. "You've got a mind and feelings of your own. It may be hard to get used to making or making sure you make your own decisions is user."
AND STUDENTS SHOULD not do something just because they think they should be said.
"People need to follow their feelings more," he said.
"Stopping out entirely is not 'the solution,' but for some people it might be damned good," Rundquist said.
One solution proposed to students disenchanted with school is that they "stop out" for a year or two and decide what they want to do.
"But if you do stop out, it should be with some mind in goal. If it's only done simply to avoid coming to grips with a problem, then it probably won't help."
"It should be planful. Too frequently, people drop out to avoid a problem, and that isn't planful. They're not happy where they are, and hope they will stumble onto something where they'll be better off. But if they wouldn't recognize it if they did."
MANY PEOPLE FEAR that if they drop out they probably will not return to college, but a study done at Princeton and the University of Chicago indicates that about percent of the students who dropped out for
a year and had some plan for that year eventually returned to graduate.
"I wonder whether some students should avoid it," Rundquist said. "It it comes to them that you can make a new environment that does make sense."
In any event, Rundquist said, students should learn to put problems in perspective
"Sand back and take a good look at what's going on," he said. "Sometimes students get so wrapped up in getting good grades that they picture the picture." He touches the fingers for the first time.
KU STUDENTS WHO are lacking enthusiasm for school can turn to the counseling center or the career resource center for help.
The resource center in 116 Bailey contains pamphlets, books and cassette tapes about various careers as a nurse, also in 116 Bailey. Available to those who want to work out their difficulties. Although some people have had medical school, the sophomores who cannot handle college, it is not. Last year 28 percent of the people counseled at the center had three or more years of experience.
"People don't have to be completely upset to seek counseling," Rundquist said. "And I'd be the last one to say that everyone should see a counselor. A lot of people feel they shouldn't because it is a sign of maturity and of being in touch with one's self. It isn't a sign of weakness."
HE SAID STUDENTS average about four 50-minute sessions at the center. About two-thirds of the students are concerned with
He said students could combat depression about school by accepting themselves for what they are.
their career choices. They are helped with interest tests and discussion to learn what the problem is.
"You should realize your capabilities," he said, "Say, 'I've given it my best shot.' Accept yourself for what you are. You should be as much as you can be." try. You should be as much as you can be.
University Daily Kansan
Wax would not comment on any aspect of the report or the investigation.
Crawford ...
The investigating committee held its hearings in Lawrence in October 1979. Its final report was forwarded to the AAA executive board in March.
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that informed consent was not obtained
an impulse to tainment, nor for the suggestion that parental consent may not have been obtained in some cases for minor involves in
The investigation stemmed from charges by Bempolski and Murray that while performing genetic research on skeletal-cheek tumors, they failed to obtain the necessary approval from his subjects, misled his subjects about the purposes and results of blood tests he gave and mishandled government grant funds.
However, the Argenisernger report also said that Crawford's "slush fund" arrangement was "imprudent at best" and that he should have availed it.
MURRAY, WHO WORKED in Belzina with Crawford, also alleged that he demanded that she pay back $400 of her salary into a lush fund" to help pay for the expenses in her job.
An investigation headed by William Arngrisser Jr., then vice chancellor for research and graduate studies, said there was "no substantial basis for the charge
AN INVESTIGATION by the Office of Special Investigations of the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare turned up evidence that financial wrongdoing was present in Crawford's office at Bank of America according to James Bachele, U.S. Attorney.
Buchele that although the HEW instigated an investigation there was no evidence to prove Crawford, there was 'considerable information which indicates a possibility of violations of several HEW institutions.'
Buchele said consideration should still be given to pursuing civil sanctions against Crawford.
Snow Hall is home to millions of insects
By SUE SCHMID Staff Renorter
Imagine walking into a room filled with 2.8 million bugs
Dead hurs. that is.
Snow Hall's entomological museum, founded in 1870, is home for thousands of preserved insect specimens, used primarily for research purposes.
Upon entering the museum, which looks like an office full of file cabinets, a visitor can reach behind the desk and ceiling. Each drawer contains organized glass cases of insects, more than 100 to 200.
The museum acquires about 30,000 new specimens each year, George W. Byers, Ph.D., curator, and Robert S. Barnes, 20,000 are cataloged. The remaining insects are stored in jars in boxes between layers
"Most of the new specimens come from expeditions led by people associated with the museum," he said.
Byers said his exploration of most of North America included an expedition last summer to New Mexico, Arizona and California.
The museum is now working on problems of insect classification and finding and identifying previously unknown species, he said.
The museum's curatorial staff is often called on for expert identification of insects. These may include species of agricultural or local importance, as well as household nests.
Besides cataloging insects for entomologists throughout the state, the museum operates a lending service.
"The museum currently has 40,000 specimens on loan to universities and natural history museums worldwide," he wrote. "In the North, it is located in Harare and South Africa within the past year."
STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS
The museum was established by Francis Huntington Snow, professor of biology and fifth chancellor of the University of Kansas.
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May 2-3
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Monday, May 5
THE PASSION OF ANNA
Dir. Ingar Bergman, with Lvl Ultimman Björl Andersson, Max von Sydow. One of Bergman's most fascinating films Sweden/subtitles.
luesday, May 6
THE BIG SLEEP
Dir. Howard Hawks, with Humphrey Bogart and努兰·奥奎 Basil Bogart (1928) and the detective Philip Marlowe in a mystery film co-written by William Sattler.
Wednesday, May / SOME LIKE IT HOT
Dir. Billy Wilder, with Monin McNoyte,
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