WEDNESDAY. APRIL 6.2005
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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War occurrences symposium's focus
The University of Kansas will host a three-day symposium tomorrow through Saturday to discuss the experiences of soldiers who served in World War II.
Twenty-one participants from throughout the United States are expected to take part in lectures and panel discussions.
"I try to do at least one of these per year," said Jonathan Earle, program director for the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. "I thought it was appropriate this year since it is the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II and also coincides with Senator Dole's book about being a soldier in the war."
A lecture to kick off the symposium will be held at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Kansas Union. The subsequent events will take place at the Dole Institute.
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NATION
Missing woman found raising birds
OKLAHOMA CITY — A convicted murderer and a deputy warden's wife who disappeared nearly 11 years ago have been found living together and raising chickens in Texas. The woman said she was held captive the whole time, staying with the killer out of fear her family would be harmed if she fled. Bobbi Parker, 42, has been reunited with her husband, who never remarried, and authorities were trying yesterday to piece together details of the strange case.
Votes
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The Associated Press
The state constitution will be amended on Friday after all votes have been certified. The amendment will limit the definition of marriage to a civil contract between one man and one woman only. It will also deny the rights and incidents of marriage to all relationships except marriage.
That raises some legal issues, said Richard Levy, professor in the University's School of Law.
For example, married couples have enhanced penalties for domestic violence. People in non-married relationships use to have similar domestic violence penalties as married couples.
Under the new amendment, a non-married person charged with domestic violence could argue for less strict penalties than those enforced against married people, Levy said.
"The argument is there to be made." Levy said.
He said the amendment also raised issues about how child custody was determined for non-married couples and how businesses provided benefits to non-married couples.
"The courts will have to sort it out," Levy said.
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and I have a lot of respect for that," Liggett said.
Jessen also mentioned that she has forgiven her biological mother, which surprised Aubrey Dahl, Leawood freshman, who was expecting a more negative reaction.
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"It's just really inspiring that someone could overcome trials and wake up each day and look at life in the perspective she has," Dahl said.
Jessen praised President Bush and Jesus Christ, which prompted applause and several "amens" from
Life
She met the president on Aug. 5, 2002 — the day he signed the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, which guarantees that live-born infants, regardless of their stage of development if they survived an abortion, would receive full legal rights under federal law. She said Bush told her he would not give up on her.
Mariah Wolken, Greeley freshman, said she didn't know what to think about about Jessen's speech.
the audience.
"I think her story is really neat and she should continue to talk about it," she said.
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are each responsible for one committee: Comedy & Concerts, Cultural Arts, Films, Games & Novelty, Social Issues or Traditions. Connealy said that to come up with new ideas for events, the executive members have committee meetings with everyone in the organization, where they brainstorm and vote on which events they would like to pursue.
SUA also relies on many volunteers to help come up with event ideas and run events. Connealy said any student can get involved with SUA, suggesting event ideas and volunteering at events.
Every year, SUA sponsors its events with a budget of about $100,000 from the KU Memorial Unions. This is unusual compared to other KU groups, which run on student fees.
But following this year's campus election, SUA's budget could triple. Student Senate recently passed a bill to add a referendum to this spring's voting ballot in which students can
vote whether to add $5 to their activity fees to go to SUA. Connealy said with the student fee, SUA could get more high-profile guests.
Already, extensive planning goes into SUA's programming. Members are consistently researching comedians and music talent, often facing conflicts between open dates at the Lied Center and celebrity's schedules. They also come up with a budget for each potential event before they go into a board meeting. Conneally said.
Peart said the main purposes of SUA were to give students options for involvement outside the classroom and to program fun events for the campus and community.
"The organization serves for training and leadership, so it has an educational purpose as well as outreach," Peart said.
Shawn Harrell, St. Louis senior,
saw Bill Cosby speak at Allen
Fieldhouse during Homecoming Week
last fall, an event SUA helped sponsor.
"It made me appreciate KU, that such a high-profile, well-respected celebrity came here," Harrell said. "I
was glad to be able to experience it." Adrienne Harris, Ark City senior, said that of all SUA events, she has only gone to the movies.
"It's cheap, $2 to go to a movie. It's cheaper than going to a movie theater, and the movies are not very old."
Currently, SUA is planning several special events for the end of the semester. Recess, a just-for-kicks event featuring human bowling and a climbing wall will be held on the lawn in front of Stauffer-Flint Hall. SUA will hold a bluegrass festival on the hill by Potter Lake. And some small concerts will be performed during the Kansas Relaws. April 21-23.
SUA meetings are open to all students, and the organization takes suggestions for any hair-brained ideas for events.
"We encourage people to stop by the office or just come to one of our meetings," Connealy said.
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ON THE RECORD
- A 22-year-old KU student reported damage to his driver side window and reported stolen a stereo, subwoofer, amplifier, 24 CDs, a CD case and a pair of sunglasses from his car to Lawrence police between 11:30 p.m. April 2 and 7:45 a.m. April 4 from the 2100 block of W. 26th Street. The damage is estimated at $200 and the stolen items are valued at $1,350.
- ♦ A 59-year-old KU employee reported damage to a wooden bench to Lawrence police between 12:09 and 12:12 a.m. on April 5 in the 1000 block of Connecticut Street. The damage is estimated at $100.
- A 20 -year-old KU student reported 11 personal checks stolen to Lawrence police between March 17 and March 28 from the 1800 block of Illinois Street.
ON CAMPUS
The Kansas African Studies Center will sponsor an Ujamaa Brown Bag lecture by Ray Woods of Independence, Kan. on "Why I Love Africa: Reflections and Thoughts from a Recent Tour" at noon today at Alcove F in the Kansas Union. Call 864-3745 for more information.
- Ecumenical Christian Ministries will sponsor a University Forum featuring English professor Mary Klayder, who will speak on "A Liberal Arts Education: Luxury or Necessity?" at 12:30 p.m. today in the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. Call 843-4933 for more information.
Kent Haruf, author of "Plainsong" and "Eventide," will give a reading from 4-5 p.m. today at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union, followed by a lecture at 7:30 p.m. at the Spencer Museum of Art auditorium. Call 864-2570 for more information.
♦ The Lied Center will sponsor the play "Miss Salgon" as part of its Broadway Series at 7:30 tonight. Call 864-2787 for ticket information.
♦ Ecumenical Christian Ministries will sponsor a Veggie Lunch tomorrow from 11:30 a.m-1 p.m. in the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. Contact Sarah Dees at 856-2957.
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