THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL.115 ISSUE 108
FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2005
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GREEK POLICY
Party hurts house
IFC decides Phi Kappa Theta's future on campus tonight
BY ERIC SORRENTINO
esorrentino@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
The judicial board of the Interfraternity Council will decide on the necessary punishment tonight for an unregistered party at Phi Kappa Theta fraternity. 1111 W. 11th St.
"We're really disappointed in the conduct of the chapter," Lampe said.
Lawrence police responded to a noise complaint at the fraternity house two weeks ago.
1 All functions and events must be registered with the Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Association through the use of a Party Notification Form (PNF).
Kevin Lampe, national secretary of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity, said the national headquarters, in Carmel, Ind., indefinitely suspended the chapter Feb. 25.
With the suspension, the fraternity cannot participate in social functions, perform rituals or recruit new members. Lamps said the Phi Kappa Theta national board of trustees would conduct a hearing later this spring.
2 A party notification packet shall be completed in full by the chapter(s) hosting the event. To be considered acceptable, the party notification packet must include a properly completed PNF, chapter roster(s) and guest list.
Policy
For any event not associated with a third party vendor, a PNF form must be returned to the IFC office or the PHA office no later than 48 hours prior to the event.
The national ruling will be a separate ruling from the IFC's local ruling tomorrow night. Lampe said the national board
For any function that is with a third party vendor, the PNF (not including guest list and chapter roster) must be returned to the IFC office or PHA office at least 10 days prior to the function in accordance with state law. The guest list and chapter roster is due 48 hours prior to the event.
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5 Any person fitting the definition of a non-member must be placed on a guest list. A copy of the guest list, with names alphabetized, must be turned in with the PNF.
6 Failure to complete the Party Notification Form within the appropriate time form will result in the following notification:
4. To complete the Party Notification Form within the appropriate time frame will result in the following penalties:
a. For the first infraction, a chapter will be fined $50.
b. For the second infraction, a chapter will be fined $100.
c. A third infraction will result in an appearance before the IFC/PHA Judicial Board.
d. Fines will be paid to KU Greek Programs and distributed by the IFC and PHA executive boards for educational or philanthropic events:
Source: The University of Kansas Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association Joint Alcohol Policy
STUDENT SENATE ELECTIONS
Tuition still groups' focus
Proposed increase for CLAS students scrapped by dean
BY DANIEL BERK
dberk@kansan.com
WANTS STAFF WRITER
Student Senate candidate responded Wednesday to the decision by Kim Wilcox, dean of liberal arts and sciences, to not go forward with his tuition increase proposal.
The newest coalition, Student Voice, came out against the differential tuition proposal under the plan CLAS students would pay $10 more per credit hour — on its platform and made the issue its number-one priority.
Dennis Chanay, presidential candidate for Student Voice, said tuition is still an issue, even though Wilcox would not propose the increase to Chancellor Robert Hemenway.
Steve Munch, student body president, wrote in an e-mail that a draft for fixed tuition was being reviewed and critiqued by administrators and students. Fixed tuition would apply to all students. Under the plan, administrators would project future increases and average projected increases, then determine a flat rate each student would pay his first four years at the University. The plan could go into effect in 2007. A student vote on fixed tuition would probably happen next spring, according to the e-mail.
Chanay said that although students would pay a flat rate throughout college tuition increases would still happen.
KUnited has voiced its support of fixed tuition in the current administration.
Chanay said he would be against fixed tuition. Tuition is still a big concern for students, Chanay said.
Chanay said that although students would pay a flat rate throughout college, tuition increases would still happen.
"They would be making increases before they know what they are spending the money on," Chanay said. "That seems backwards to me."
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FITNESS
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Mary Showman, Bennington, Neb., sophomore, works out in the Burge Union Fitness Center yesterday. Showman was one of two students using the center yesterday morning. Burge will be closing because so few students are using the facilities.
Burge Fitness to close
Drop in attendance reason for decision
BY ADAM LAND
aland@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Students will not be working out in the Burge Union Fitness Center for much longer.
Agreements between the University Recreation Services and the KU Memorial Unions ended this month and will not be renewed, said Julie Urkoski, fitness director for
Recreation Services.
Mary Showman, Bennington, Neb., sophomore enjoys the center for its anonymity.
"I always have a machine here," said Mary Showman, Bennington, Neb., sophomore. "I don't have to wait in line, and I can fit working out into my schedule whenever I want to."
Showman, member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, said the short walk to the center made working out hassle-free.
"I think it really sucks that this place is closing," Showman said. "But I am going to go to the new
recreation center, it's farther and more crowded, but I don't really have any other options."
Although the center does offer a less crowded place to workout, this luxury will be its undoing.
"We really have seen a drop in attendance," Urkoski said. "We are not going to keep it open with the new recreation center so close."
The Burge Union Fitness Center attendance has fallen to fewer than 100 people a day, said Urkoski. She said the closure date was not known, but it
may be as soon as spring break.
"Nothing is certain as of yet," she said.
None of the 10-15 students who work their will lose their jobs, Urkoski said. Center employees will work for the Student Recreation Fitness Center.
Urkoski said she thought people disenfranchised by the closing would go to the Recreation Center.
The Burge Fitness Center will be replaced by offices.
CRIME
Edited by Lisa Coble-Krings
High-speed pursuit
Man steals student's car, leads police on 100 mph chase
BY JOSHUA BICKEL
jbickel@kansan.com
KANSAST WORK WRITER
A 20-year-old man led Lawrence police on a high-speed pursuit that didn't end until the car ran out of gas in Olathe.
The man entered a KU student's house while she was asleep, took her car keys and stole her 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee at about 1:40 a.m. yesterday. One of Elise Berlau's roommates saw the man driving the car away and told her, according to a Lawrence police report. Police arrived at the scene minutes later.
Officers located the stolen vehicle around 1:48 a.m. at the corner of 23rd and Alabama streets.
When officers attempted to
stop the vehicle, the suspect drove east on 23rd Street.
The pursuit continued east of Lawrence on Kansas Highway 10 and ended in Olathe after the stolen vehicle ran out of gas, said Sgt. Dan Ward, Lawrence Police Department spokesman.
Police arrested Loren Partrich, Lawrence resident, and booked him into Douglas County jail at 5:19 a.m. on charges of aggravated burglary, felony theft, flee and attempt to elude and reckless driving, Ward said.
The pursuit reached speeds of about 100 mph. Ward said.
Berlau, Overland Park senior, picked up her car about 3:30 a.m. in front of the Johnson County jail, right where the car had run out of gas.
In that report, a 19-year-old KU student told Lawrence police that items totaling about $630 were stolen from her car, including a $250 iPod and a $70 radar detector.
Partrick had been arrested on Feb. 25 for criminal trespass after it was reported that he walked into a residence in the 700 block of Michigan Street. The victims reported that nothing was taken, but that they did not know Partrick. Ward said.
Berlau said that this wasn't the first time that she thinks someone has illegally entered her house, located in the 1000
police determined that Partrich was involved in an auto burglary earlier that evening in the 1300 block of Louisiana Street.
Seth Mettling, Ottawa senior, reads while Melu, a toy poodle, sits with him in the sun yesterday afternoon as a class is held behind them on the Stauffer-Flint lawn. Mettling was pet-sitting Melu while her owner was in class.
After further investigation,
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Pet-sitting in the sun
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Spring play
Mental health
The University Theatre will perform "You Can't Take It with You" this weekend. Guest director Kim Hines has made some changes to modernize the characters of the play, which was written in the 1930s. PAGE 2A
Missouri's mission
A KU psychology professor is conducting a study to see how lifestyle changes can be used to treat people with depression. PAGE 2A
Missouri looks to turn the tide of Kansas domination Sunday at Mizzou Arena. Kansas coach Bill Self says the Jayhawks are prepared to play the Tigers at their best. PAGE 10A
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