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LOCAL NEWS
MEDIAPARTNER
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 2002
KUJHTODAY
Top Story: A recent apartment fire in Lawrence calls attention to the need for renter's insurance. Do you have it? Should you, KUJH-TV's Heather Attig reports on the costs and benefits.
Anchors: Andrea Burnett and Chris Bales
Weather: Amanda Fisch
Sports: Danny Zederman
Programming: Watch KUJH-TV news starting at 5:30 p.m. and again every hour on the half-hour, Monday through Friday, channel 14, cable 66.
Today's Poll:
Do you think you'll have a problem getting a job after you graduate?
yes
no
To cast your vote, log on to www.kansan.com Check out results to this poll tonight on KUJH-TV news.
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KU Honors Program ...8A
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Rock Chalk Revue ...3A
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CAMERA ONKU
A founder of the women's liberation movement, Robin Morgan (left) signs a copy of her book The Demon Lover: The Roots of Terrorism for Caroljean Brune, a member of the February Sisters. Morgan spoke last night in Woodruff Auditorium at the Kansas Union.
Do you want to see your face in the Kansan? This is your space, so bring photos or negatives of parties, athletic events or just you and your friends hanging out to 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall. Label them "Camera on KU" and include the names of those photographed as well as the event and when it took place. Provide your name and phone number so we can verify the photographs.
Blood drive looking for campus donors
As of noon yesterday, the drive had collected about 500 pints of blood. The drive's goal is to collect 1,225 pints.
The campus blood drive, sponsored by the Red Cross and the Community Blood Center, still needs more donors.
Blood Center and the Red Cross had combined their blood drives for the first time, this would be the only blood drive this semester.
Amanda Storm, donor recruitment representative for the Community Blood Center. said that because the Community
"We're looking at moving the drive to later in the semester for Spring 2003 so we don't have to contend with winter weather and sickness," she said.
last fall because of an increase in donors in response to Sept. 11, the center is in need of donations now, Storm said.
Though the center had plenty of blood
Today is the final day of the blood drive. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.at Allen Fieldhouse and from noon to 6 p.m.at Gertrude Sellards Pearson-Corbin Hall, 500 W. 11th St.
Caroline Boyer
ON CAMPUS
- Ecumenical Christian Ministries is sponsoring a volunteer-intern placement fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in the ECM building, 1204 Dread, with information about opportunities with 475 national and international organizations. Contact Thad Comhome 843-4933.
- Students interested in financial aid for 2002-2003 should complete a "2002-2003 Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA). Students who file by March 1 will receive priority consideration for all federal aid programs for which they are eligible. FAFSAs are available at the Office of Student Financial Aid, 50 Strong Hall, or on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Rock Chalk Bridge Club will meettomorrow at the Pine Room in the Kansas Union. Lessons begin at 6 p.m., games begin at 6:30. Contact Don Brennaman at 550-901-
Lawrence Chinese Evangelical Church (LCEC) will meet for fellowship at 7:30 tonight in Free Methodist Church, 3001 Lawrence Ave. Contact Agape Lim at 644-4391 or 832-9439.
■ Ki Aikido Sports Club has practice from 10 a.m to noon tomorrow at room 207 in Robinson Center. Contact Jason Ziegler 843-4732.
ON THE RECORD
A 69-year-old KU professor's brown leather bag, leather trifold wallet, Kansas driver's license, KU ID, Medicare insurance card, Blue Cross & Blue Shield insurance card, Commerce Bank personal checks and dark gray prescription sunglasses were taken between 7.03 and 7.06 p.m. Tuesday in the 1700 block of Massachusetts Street, Lawrence police reported. The items were valued at $250.
A 21-year-old KU student's Visa check card, K-State Visa card and associates Visa card were taken between midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday from his apartment in the 2000 block of Naismith Drive, Lawrence police reported. The items' total value was not available.
A 51-year-old KU professor's Capital Federal checks were taken between midnight Feb.1 and noon Feb.8 from his home in the 3800 block of Pinnacle Drive, Lawrence police reported. The items were valued at $11.
CORRECTION
Alexia Plummer's column on yesterday's opinion page, "Ethnic studies illuminate diversity, present a balanced viewpoint" contained an error. The column said that the professor for Plummer's African American Humor and Comedy class was "the only black professor." Plummer meant that the professor was the only black professor she had this semester.
CAMPUS Application deadline for graduates today
Students graduating this spring should submit an Application for Degree form to their school's main office today in order to have their name printed in the Commencement program. The final application deadline is Monday, April 15. Students can pick up applications in their school's main office. Commencement will be at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 19 at Memorial Stadium.
— Kyle Ramsey
Students to present their films in Union
Two University of Kansas students will present their documentaries at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Kansas Union. The films will also be shown an hour later that day in the Union. The documentaries are a part of the Undergraduate Research Symposium, which highlights students' work.
Chris Blunk, Omaha, Neb. sophomore, filmed United Divided: The KU Campus Reacts to September 11, which chronicles students' reactions to the terrorist attacks on that day. It will be shown at the Big 12 Room.
Ben Steinbauer, a KU graduate from Oklahoma City, Okla., will show his documentary 2000 Man. It's the coming-of-age story of Brandon Kistler, a singer for the band: 40 Minutes of Hell. The documentary will be shown at the Woodruff Auditorium. There will also be a midnight screening tomorrow at Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusse St. The band featured in the film will perform after the screening.
— Adam Pracht
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Grad Fest 2002
Now in Progress Personal attention for:
- CAP/GOWN/TASSEL needs @ $19.95 available separately (sorry no hoods available)
- Custom ANNOUNCEMENTS from 99¢
min 10 (24-48 hour turnaround)
3 style choices, fonts & color inks
optional tissue inserts, KU seals
return address labels, and Thank Yous
- Diploma frame choices from $99
- Crimson & Blue Souviner tassel @ $5.95
Walk in or website ordering available!
We are ready for your big day!
Jayhawk Bookstore
...at the top of Naismith Hill
www.jayhawkbookstore.com
843-3826 · 1420 Crescent Rd.
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