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Paul Mirecki, chairman of religious studies, said the board was reacting more to political pressure than to a belief that intelligent design and creationism were scientific theories. He said the opinions of voters and taxpayers should not define science.
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FUNDS: Students to meet leaders
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University, Fort Hays State University and Pittsburg State University. want that changed
The combined interest from the six Regents schools was about $1.9 million in the 2004 fiscal year, according to a Regents document. The Regents universities are the only educational institutions that give interest to the state.
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If the interest went to the Regents schools, funds would go to projects on campus such as the Student Recreation Fitness Center expansion and other areas where student fees are applicable, said Katie Wolff, Shawnee senior and Student Senate's legislative director.
Funding reductions over the past few years is another motivation for a change in ownership.
The six universities have had $82 million in funding reductions in three of the last four years while tuition and fees continue to increase, according to a Regents document.
But the board can't change ownership alone.
Wolff said it was essential that students from the University went to Topeka and communicated with state legislators.
lost," Wolff said. "We want them to realize how important interest ownership is and provide them with a students' view."
Student involvement is a concern that will be addressed today in Topeka at a presentation hosted by the Kansas Campus Compact.
The group, which is based in Manhattan, is a part of the national Raise Your Voice Campaign. More than 300,000 students at 450 colleges make up the campaign.
The presentation will be given by the president of the Regents, Reggie Robinson, and Senate Majority Leader Derek Schmidt (R-Independence).
Any student enrolled at the one of the six state universities can attend the presentation.
Mary Hale Tolar, executive director of the Kansas Campus Compact, said the main point of the presentation would be to raise the point that the student voice was important for future improvements of the universities.
"We want to hear from students about what concerns they have about their schools," Tolar said. "Holding an event like this is important because we want to hear from students across the whole state."
Iraqis rejoice, condemn elections
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Prime Minister Ayad Allawi urged Iraqis yesterday to unite behind democracy in the wake of the country's historic elections. But al-Qaida's arm in Iraq vowed to press ahead with its "holy war" despite its failure to stop millions of Iraqis from voting.
Partial results could be released as early as today, though final results from the hand counting of ballots could take up to 10 days, election officials said. U.S. soldiers stood guard and election workers cheered as trucks loaded with the first batch of ballots rolled into Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone for the next phase of the count.
Insurgents struck back yesterday, killing three U.S. Marines in a roadside bombing south of Baahdad.
Despite the lack of official totals from Sunday's election, officials in the main Shiite coalition claimed a large victory.
A string of suicide bombings and other attacks on election day, killed at least 44 people.
Allawi called on Iraqis to unite and rebuild Iraw's shattered society.
"The terrorists now know that they cannot win," Allawi said. "We are entering a new era of our history and all Iraqis, whether they voted or not, should stand side by side to build their future."
In southern Iraq, U.S. troops opened fire on detainees rioting Monday at the Camp Bucca prison facility, killing four people, the U.S. command said.
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Local polling stations worked through the night to count ballots. By yesterday afternoon, the count at all 5,200 stations nationwide was completed.
Local centers were forwarding tally sheets and ballots to Baghdad, where vote totals will be compiled in computers and then announced, election officials said.
With turnout figures expected to take some time, concern was high that Sunnis _ who make up the backbone of the insurgency _ largely stayed out of the vote and may be alienated from the government that emerges.
The group al-Qaida in Iraq,
led by Jordanian terror mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, vowed to "continue the jihad (holy war) until the banner of (Islamic) unity flutters over Iraq."
Allawi promised to work to ensure that "the voice of all Iraqis is present in the coming government."
Although no partial results have been released, political parties were allowed to observe the counting at local stations. That led members of the Alliance, which was endorsed by Shilte Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, to say they expect to win about 45 percent of the 275 Assembly seats up for grabs in the election.
Allawi's ticket was running second among the 111 candidate lists, and a Kurdish faction was third, those officials said.
The al-Sistani-endorsed list swept some southern cities, winning 90 percent of votes in Najaf and 80 percent in Basra, said local officials of the parties within in the alliance. The claims could not be confirmed, but the Alliance had been expected to run strong in the southern Shiite
The National Assembly will name a new prime minister and Cabinet and draw up a permanent constitution to be put to a referendum. If it passes, elections for a new government will be held in December. Iraqs also selected provincial councils in the 18 provinces, and voters in the Kurdish-run north elected a new parliament.
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But the prospect of a Shiite- dominated government raises concern among disaffected members of the Sunni minority, many of whom stayed away from the polls. Sunni Arabs number about 20 percent of the population but include many of the country's educational and technical elite.
In Saddam's hometown, the predominantly Sunni city of Tikrit, history teacher Qais Youssif, 48, said no member of his family had voted because the elections "were held in the way that America and the occupation forces wanted."
"They want to marginalize the role of the Sunnis," he said. "They and the media talk about the Sunni as a minority. I do not think they are a minority."
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practice of Judaism at the University of Kansas last year.
Formal practices include Shabbat dinners and services, and informal practices include events and activities that emphasize the social aspect of the organization.
"My main goal as president of the executive board is to make the Hillel available to anyone," Horen said.
She said the activities Hillel organized this year helped attendance. She said for the past two years, Hillel had arranged a welcomeback barbecue in August where about 20 to 30 students attended. This past August, Horen organized "Heatin" Up With Hillel" and
rented out Abe & Jake's Landing, which drew 350 people. Two bands performed, and Hillel served complimentary Sheridan's Frozen Custard ice cream and cheesechee.
"The event was very fun, social and a great way to catch up with old friends, ask them about their summers and meet new friends." Horen said.
The next event, "Shabbat 300," was the largest gathering in Hillel history with 400 students attending. The holiday of Shabbat, celebrated every Friday, represents a day of spiritual enrichment and relaxation after a long workweek. The event featured an hour-long service and free dinner in the Kansas Union.
have the funds to feed 400 students for free. Because of Lewis connection to the Jewish community in Kansas City, the free dinner was possible.
He said Hillel maintained a $290,000 budget this year. Contributors included individual donors from Lawrence and Kansas City, who gave about $120,000, the Jewish Federation of Kansas City, which donated $57,000 for programming and the Jewish Heritage Foundation in Kansas City, which donated $17,000 for dinners, such as "Shabbat 300." Student Senate also gave Hillel $3,500, for advertisements in The University Daily Kansan and maintenance of the organization's Web site. www.buhillel.com
Texas and Colorado are the only two Big 12 schools with larger Jewish populations than the University. Both schools have had stable attendance at Hillel events, said Margo Sack, director of the Texas Hillel Foundation, and Devorah Friedman, director of the CU Hillel.
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Adam Shapiro, Austin, Texas, sophomore, said he did not have any interest in Hillel last year. He said after Horen, a good friend, became president he became involved.
"Someone just told me that there's this lady who wants to take me out for coffee," Shapiro said. "I couldn't turn that offer down."
— Edited by Laura Francoviglia