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CRIME
Fraternity likely to be punished after kegger
BY JOSHUA BICKEL
jbicket@kansan.com
KANSAST WORK WRITER
The Interfraternity Council will begin an immediate investigation into an unregistered fraternity party over the weekend, Scott Shorten, president of the Interfraternity Council, said.
The University of Kansas filed a formal complaint against Phi Kappa Theta fraternity yesterday, Marlesa Roney said. Roney is the vice provost for student success. The chief justice of the IFC disciplinary board has received the complaint and the chapter will have a week to schedule a hearing. Shorten said.
At about 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Lawrence police responded to a noise complaint at the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity house, 1111 W. 11th Street, according to a Lawrence police report.
Officers arrived at the scene and observed a loud party at the residence. They also noticed individuals at the entrance charging $5 for cups of alcohol beverages, Sgt. Dan Ward, Lawrence Police Department, said.
The officers cited seven individuals for violations that involved state alcohol regulations, which also violate University policies on fraternity functions.
Officers confiscated 16 kegs of beer, $517 in cash and signs advertising the party. Ward said the signs also advertised a wet T-shirt contest at the party.
The IFC requires all member chapters to register all functions and events with them in an effort to make sure they comply with policies, according to a University statement.
Shorten, Stilwell junior, said the IFC would decide on an appropriate punishment for the chapter after the matter had been thoroughly investigated and would be determined based on IFC findings.
Punishments for incidents like this include various social probations and fines. Shorten said.
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"We do not tolerate these kinds of things." Shorten said.
The Phi Kappa Theta national office is also investigating the situation, said Kevin Lampe, national secretary for Phi Kappa Theta fraternity.
The national office will pursue swift and appropriate disciplinary action against the chapter, alone with the University.
Lampe said that the national fraternity would hold those who made improper choices responsible for their actions.
"It it was a very poor decision that overshadows the positive things that fraternities do," he said.
Edited by Jennifer Voldness
Input on fees sought
DIFFERENTIAL TUITION
BY NATE KARLIN AND DANI LITT
editor@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITERS
By the time Dustin Daigle, a psychology major, graduates in May, he will have taken 124 hours in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Tuition without fees will have cost the Topeka senior $13,757 for his four years at the University of Kansas.
When Molly Horan, Topeka freshman, graduates in May 2008, she will likely pay the basic tuition rate for 31 hours a year plus an additional $1,860 in differential tuition fees to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences if the college's proposed differential tuition plan passes.
Horan, who pays for half of her tuition, said she was not happy about the prospect of paying more.
"The extra fee makes a big difference." she said.
Beginning next semester, students enrolled in the college would pay an extra $10 per credit hour if the plan passes. The fee would increase to $20 per credit hour for the 2006-07 school year and then be capped at $30 for the 2007-08 year. The plan is set to continue for 20 years.
This week students will have their last chance to express concerns or show support for the CLAS differential tuition. Today through Friday, every student will receive an e-mail survey from the college, said Kim Wilcox, dean of the college.
After gathering student and faculty input, college leaders will bring the proposal to the chancellor. The chancellor will decide if the proposal will be brought to the Board of Regents.
The majority of the money from the differential fee would go toward the renovation of Wescoo and a new natural sciences building. Twenty percent of the total differential tuition revenue would be used for college-specific financial aid and scholarships.
Horan said that she would respond to the survey but that she did not agree with the fee because she would not be here to use the new buildings.
She compared the situation to the graduating class who had to pay extra fees to help build the Student Recreation Fitness Center beginning in the fall of 1998. Those students were not at the University of Kansas when the center opened. As a result, their memberships were extended for
Cost of proposed CLAS differential plan for current freshmen
Minimum CLAS hours to graduate 40 61 85 124
2004-05 $0 $0 $0 $0
2005-06 $100 $152.5 $212.5 $310
2006-07 $200 $305 $425 $620
2007-08 $300 $457.5 $637.5 $930
Total cost $600 $915 $1275 $1860
the amount of semesters they paid for.
"They had to pay more, but could still use it," Horan said. "We can't come back and take a class in Wescoe."
Dustin Daigle
Topeka senior and psychology major
Graduating in May
124 hours in CLAS
Tuition without fees
Eva Pottruck, Coral Springs, Fla. freshman, said she understood having to begin the differential tuition with a class that would not be around to see the finished product.
"I wish I could be here to see it, but people I know in the future will see it and I'll be back to see it," Pottruck said.
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Another concern of students is having to pay more than one differential tuition fee.
If the CLAS fee gets approved, students in all other schools except Social Welfare — which will likely propose its own differential tuition fee — will have to pay two differential fees. One of those students is Matt Bassinger, Stilwell freshman.
Baysinger, who is thinking about majoring in business or journalism, said he didn't mind having to pay two
$13,375
Andrew Vaupel/KANSAN
Molly Horan Topeka freshman and likely CLAS major Planned graduation in May 2008 124 hours in CLAS
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is proposing a differential tuition fee that would start out at $10 a credit hour next year and rise to $30 a credit hour by the 2007-08 school year. The following shows how much freshmen in various schools and degrees would pay if the plan passes. The costs are based on a student taking 31 credit hours a year or 124 credits to graduate.
Basic tuition rate + $1,860
with Lindy Eakin vice provost for administration and finance
Q: What is differential tuition?
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A: Differential tuition is an additional fee for a program or school that has additional expenses that are program specific. The fee is charged to students in the program or school rather than those that aren't affected. For example, the School of Pharmacy wanted to change to a six-year degree instead of a four-year degree. The question was whether to raise tuition for everyone or just for the pharmacy majors because it was specific enough to their program.
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AIR AND SPACE
Alumnus soars to expo
BY TY BEAVER
beaver@kansan.com
KANSAST STAFF WRITER
A passion for aeronautics consumed Doug Shane at the age of 15 when he began flying. The 1982 alumunus transformed his hobby into his career as a test pilot. Most recently he was a part of a breakthrough project, which will eventually allow commercial flights into space.
A vice president and test pilot for Scaled Composites, Shane will return to the University of Kansas Friday as a key speaker for this year's School of Engineering Expo.
The former Jayhawk made headlines last year as an engineer and one of four test pilots for SpaceShipOne, the first private spaceship to be flown by a civilian.
Doug Shane, vice president and test pilot for Scaled Composites stands in front of the SpaceShipOne, the first commercial spacecraft. The '82 alumnus will return to speak at the School of Engineering Expo. Shane will speak at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Lied Center.
Contributed photo
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CAMPUS POLITICS
New group to run
BY DANIEL BERK
dberk@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITE
Student Voice to campaign for Student Senate
There will be a third coalition running against Delta Force and KUnten when Student Senate holds its elections in April.
Dennis Chanay, Paola freshman, will be the presidential candidate for Student Voice coalition.
Chanay and other members of the newly formed coalition will spend the next two weeks trying to inform students of the coalition and its platform.
"We don't feel Student Senate is representing students," Chanay said. "We think they play into the administration too much and are too worried about what they think."
Chanay said the coalition's
main platform issue will be to stop increasing tuition. He said he thinks Senate is in favor of such increases.
Student Voice would only increase tuition when it is absolutely necessary, Chanay said.
Nick Sterner, Shawnee junior, and KUnited presidential candidate said he is supportive of a third coalition.
However, Sterner disagrees with Chanay's assessment that Senate is pro tuition.
"I don't feel anybody on campus is pro tuition," Sterner said. "Student Senate is doing their best to represent all students and we are not trying to cause harm by raising tuition."
Student Voice will also work to improve the wireless Internet service on campus and expand
it to residence halls, Chanay said.
Residence halls use an Internet service called ResNet, and Chanay said students have been complaining about it.
"We don't believe a student's only choice for Internet should be ResNet," Chanay said. "We believe it's very inefficient and would like to give students an opportunity to choose between ResNet and wireless Internet."
Chanay said Senate has approximately $500,000 in its reserve account and has the ability to extend wireless Internet on campus.
Student Voice will also push for a Chipotle restaurant at the Underground at Wescoe Hall.
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Eighteen newcomers to the baseball team face tougher playing grounds as Division I ball players. These players are taking on the new challenge with ease. PAGE 6B
Editor's Note
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Senior night
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Seniors Aquanita Burras and Blair Waltz will play their final game in Allen Fieldhouse tonight. The Jayhawks will face the No. 6-ranked Baylor Bears, who have won their last eight games. PAGE1B
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