NEWS
Faculty members of the KU department of art currently have artworks on display in the Art and Design Building. PAGE 6A
SPORTS
The Jayhawks' starting five led them past the Missouri Tigers last night. The starters scored all but two Kansas points. PAGE 18
KANSAN
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2005
VOL.115 ISSUE 85
Two theories of science debated
State committee rejects creationism
BY TY BEAVER
beaver@kansan.com
KANSAN STaff WRITER
www.kansan.com
The Kansas State Board of Education committee voted Thursday to not include teaching intelligent design and creationism in K-12 education. The board will reconvene in April to evaluate and accept or reject the committee's decision.
The committee was asked to consider including teaching intelligent design and creationism in the science curriculum. In 1999, the board voted to remove teaching evolution from state curriculum, but it reinstated evolution in the classroom in 2000.
"They want to give an improper definition of what science is," Gleason said.
Jennifer Gleason, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, said she was relieved that the committee didn't side with proponents of teaching of intelligent design.
The concept of intelligent design suggests that somewhere in the process of creation a supernatural being or force is responsible because aspects of creation are unexplainable and thus a result of supernatural intervention.
Evolution and its possible conflict with religious beliefs has been an issue in many states for many decades.
"T they want to give an improper definition of
what science is." Jennifer Gleason Assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia and Kansas have had disputes regarding teaching evolution. Perhaps the most famous case of controversy over teaching evolution comes from the 1920's case Tennessee v. John Scope, commonly known as the "The Monkey Trial."
Ed Wiley, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, said that intelligent design and creationism weren't science. To teach them in the classroom along with evolution will confuse students, he said.
Heidi Kuster, New York City graduate student, doesn't understand why there is such a conflict between evolution and religion. Raised Catholic, she said her faith had no conflict with evolution as a theory, citing a letter issued by Pope John Paul II.
SEE SCIENCE ON PAGE 5A
"Science doesn't tell you how to live your life," Kuster said.
Do you think that the theories of intelligent design and creationism should be taught alongside evolution in science classes?
"No, I personally don't agree with it, but that's just the way I was raised."
Josh Person, Olathe junior
"I don't think they should be taught alongside each other. If you want to learn about it you should go to church."
Alicia Sagedal,
Omaha Neb. junior
"Sure, it's good to know about everything." — Brittany Winnall Chicago freshman
"Sure, the best thing to is to teach both sides and let the student decide."
— Jeremy Riggs,
Lawrence sophomore
'Kansan' investigates Jayplay' plagiarism
The University Daily Kansan and Jayplay published calendars containing information that was improperly attributed. Members of the Jayplay staff gathered the majority of Jan. 20's Weekly Choice calendar from information published on Lawrence.com.
These practices gradually became the norm because of incorrect instructions and unclear guidance from editors.
other media as primary sources. The practice continued in the fall semester in Jayplay and was used on a more regular basis. By the beginning of this semester the practice became almost the sole way to research for calendar information.
An investigation uncovered a history of the Kansan and Jayplay using other media to create calendars. Small portions of music calendars from the Spring 2004 semester used secondary sources as primary sources. The Summer 2004 Kansan also utilized
For a more detailed description of these issues please read the extended letter from the editor on page 4A.
Lobbying at Capitol
BY DANIEL BERK
dberk@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Members of Student Senate will travel to Topeka today to seek a new source of funding for the Kansas Board of Regents schools. They will meet with the Regents, state senators and representatives to talk to state officials about the issue of interest ownership. The visit will be made in conjunction with state higher education day.
Currently, the Kansas government acquires all interest earned from funds of the six universities that comprise the Regents schools. The interest comes mostly from student fees and tuition. Instead of giving the money back to the
STUDENT SENATE'S DAY IN TOPEKA
Student Senate will send a selective number of representatives to Topeka today to work with the five other state universities on various issues as a part of state higher education day.
The six schools that make up the Kansas Board of Regents universities are:
universities, the state uses it for projects such as road repair. Regents schools, which are the University of Kansas, Kansas State University,
The University of Kansas
Kansas State University
Wichita State University
Emporia State University
Fort Hayes State University
Pittsburg State University.
Reggie Robinson, the president of the Regents, and Derek Schmidt, senate majority leader, will talk to students across the state at 12:30 p.m., at the north end of the second floor of the state capital.
Wichita State University, Emporia State
SEE FUNDS ON PAGE 5A
Border Showdown runs skin deep
John Tran/KANSAN
Reorganization increases Hillel's student membership
A crowd of raucous basketball fans cheer at Allen Fieldhouse last night during the game against the Missouri Tigers. The Jayhawks won the game, 73-61. The victory kept No. 3 Kansas on top of the Big 12 Conference. See page 6B for more photos from the Jayhawks' Border Showdown victory.
BY ERIC SORRENTINO
esorrentino@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFP WRITER
Two years ago, the KU Hillel Foundation had less than 50 members. At the end of last semester, the Jewish community organization increased its presence on campus to more than 500 members.
Hillel has made considerable changes since 2002. A student board and the executive director led the reorganization.
Melissa Horen, president of KU Hillel, said that the presence of an executive board helped advance the organization. Jay Lewis, executive director of KU Hillel, added 16 KU students to the board when he became executive director.
Horen, Overland Park sophomore, said the organization increased the popularity of both formal and informal
Sophomore Marisa Vrona, KU Hillel Greek liaison, and Laura Albert, KU Hillel freshman representative, prepare to give away door prizes during Shabbat 300 last semester. Shabbat 300 was KU Hillel's biggest event, drawing a record-setting attendance of 400 students.
Kansan File Photo
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Peace Corps recognized
The Peace Corps at the University of Kansas ranked 23rd in number of volunteers this year among 200 Universities. KU volunteers share their experienes. PAGE 3A
Swimmers at Arkansas
The Jayhawks prevailed in their match against the Razorbacks, taking the lead in a four-year rivalry. The victory followed a defeat against the Drury Panthers. PAGE 2B
Index
News Briefs 2A
Weather 2A
Opinion 4A
Sports 1B
Contoise 4B
Crossword 4B
Classifieds 4B