TUESDAY, APRIL 5.2005
NEWS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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Platforms
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Parking ticket amnesty
- Platform issue: Delta Force will partner with the Parking Department to allow a one-time fine reduction on one parking ticket, meaning a $20 ticket will be reduced to a $5, and a $$ ticket will be free.
- Platform feasibility: Donna Hultine, director of parking services, said that it was not a bad idea and something the parking commission would consider. "In order for this to happen, the parking commission would have to approve it," Hultine said. "I think it is something the commission would consider because everyone can make a mistake once, and we know that."
Enhanced services
+ Platform issue: Students do not have an easily accessible print, copy and mail center on campus. KUnited will work to build a
- Platform feasibility: The Union has handed in a proposal to the University proposing a printing services center in the Atrium in the 3rd level of the Kansas Union, said director of the Kansas Union David Mucci. "The University administration has our proposal and we are just waiting now," Mucci said.
+ Platform issue: Extend hours at the Student Recreation Fitness Center to benefit students.
Platform feasibility: Mary Chappell, director of recreation services, said the center had already considered extending the hours, and was checking to see if they could afford it. "This is something we have had a lot of requests for," Chappell said. "This is something that could get done even if KUnited doesn't get elected."
- **Platform issue:** Open parking spaces at the Kansas Union parking garage at 5 p.m. to increase parking proximity.
- **Platform feasibility:** Hultine said there are a few hurdles that would make it difficult for this to happen. "This has been requested by the Union before and has been shut down twice by the parking commission," Hultine said. "It is hard to limit our potential revenue because we are paying $1 million in bond debt for the garage."
- **Platform issue:** Develop a self-defense program to be available to all students.
- **Platform feasibility:** Chappell said the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center had formed a committee to look into bringing a self-defense program to campus. Chappell said the committee had been looking into it for a while.
NATION
- Platform issue: With a $400,000 surplus, Student Voice will fund wireless Internet in the residence halls.
- Platform feasibility: Allison Rose Lopez, public relations and marketing manager for KU Information Services, in a previous article in the *Kansan* said that adding wireless Internet to the residence halls presents potential problems in cost and feasibility. "It is technically feasible to provide KU Wireless Zones in the lobby areas of student housing facilities;" Rose Lopez said. "It just isn't feasible to provide 100 percent coverage for 4,000 students down every wing of every hall."
Better campus life
- Platform feasibility: Mucci said that there would have to be some questions that were answered before he would consider bringing Chipotle to the Underground. "We have not pursued Chipotle nor have they pursued us," Mucci said. "We would have to talk to them about square feet and if they are going into the campus market."
* Platform issue: Reform KU on Wheels to make it more efficient and effective.
KU Info independence
♦ Platform issue: Delta Force will return KU Info to the Kansas Union and restore its ability to answer any question, from what time a club is meeting to how many guests are in a gallon
♦ Platform feasibility: David Mucci, director of the Kansas Union, said if Senate showed interest in returning KU Info to the Kansas Union, they would do what they could to accommodate them:"There would be a number of questions regarding space in the Union," Mucci said. "However, if that is what Senate wants, we would work with them."
Eco-friendly campus
$\diamond$ Platform issue: Purchase energy from renewable sources for all student funded buildings through a "green tag" system.
$\diamond$ Platform feasibility: There was a proposed $1 fee for green tags that was withdrawn by Senate, Jeff Dunlap, student body vice president, said he didn't think the Student Environmental Board had enough time to look over all the information concerning renewable energy. "This is something that could be funded other ways besides student fees," Dunlap said. "However, in my mind it would seem that there would have to be some augmentation of student fees."
False Fire
Alarm
Freedom
- **Platform feasibility:** Ken Stoner, director of Student Housing, said the fire alarms at some residence halls are already equipped with some type of guard. "We already have some residue that is left if the fire alarm is pulled," Stoner said. "I haven't heard of anything where the ink sprays in all directions."
♦ Platform issue: Delta Force will install fire alarms in University residence halls that are equipped with packets of dye that explode in all directions when alarms are pulled to help deter false alarms.
Fixing State Funding Platform issue: Delta Force will create a comprehensive lobbying campaign that incorporates students, faculty, staff, parents, legislators and other members of our various communities. Source: Delta Force, K1United, and Student Voice
Source: Delta Force, KUnited, and Student Voice
Americans, Catholics want new pope to liberalize policies
WASHINGTON — Most Americans want the next pope to allow priests to marry and women to join the priesthood, a major break from church rules and the judgment of Pope John Paul II, according to an Associated Press poll.
The pontiff was held in high regard by many Americans, many suggesting that John Paul will be remembered as one of the greatest popes.
— Donna Cassata/The Associated Press
"He was admired by people who disagreed so consistently on his views," John C. Green, a professor at the University of Akron in Ohio, said.
The sex abuse scandal that has rocked the church has left many Catholics and other Americans convinced that the next pope must do more about predatory clergy.
Noise
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The policy change also encourages police officers to take further action if other laws are being broken, such as underage drinking, at the site of a noise disturbance, Ward said.
This part of the change has directly affected one fraternity at the University.
Upon arrival, police officers noticed that the fraternity was selling alcohol without a license. Police confiscated 16 kegs of beer and cited nine fraternity members for operating an "open saloon." according to police reports.
The fraternity has since been expelled from the University because of the incident and its national office has revoked the fraternity's charter.
But police officers aren't targeting parties specifically. Ward said.
Parties are one source of complaints, but loud stereos and bands playing in houses are also a source of a number of complaints, Ward said.
Overall, feedback about the change from police officers and residents of the community has been positive. Landlords have been especially pleased with the effects of the change. Ward said.
"Several landlords have contacted me and said our changes have helped them with enforcement," he said.
- Edited by Kendall Dix
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