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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY
KANSAN
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 27,2002
WWW.KANSAN.COM
ISSUE 102 VOLUME 112
Old KANU home could house new studio spots
By Meredith Carr Kansan staff writer
The KANU radio station's move may be good news for for architecture and urban design students.
The station's current home in Broadcasting Hall will be vacated in about a year, and University of Kansas officials are discussing the idea of converting the space into a design studio for architecture and urban design students.
KANU 91.5 FM, which broadcasts news from National Public Radio and jazz music, will move to its new location at 1120 W. 11th St. by May or June 2003.
Architecture and urban design students use the Lindley Annex, located south of Lindley Hall. Many architecture students are crammed into the annex, which has research space and only six design studios for most of the freshmen and sophomores in the school.
Chancellor Robert Hemenway said the annex was an eyesore and he had wanted to tear it down since he came to KU.
"When I visited the campus for the first time, I noticed how run-down the building looked, and that it didn't really fit on such a beautiful campus." Hemenway said.
Brandon Kent, Dodge City sophomore and architecture major, said he had similar feelings about the Lindley Annex.
"We don't have central air or heating, the roof leaks, and things have to be left in the open, which means people's belongings are prone to getting stolen," he said.
Because new quarters are needed for a design studio that could replace the annex, University officials are considering the space available in Broadcasting Hall, which was built in 1941.
However, John Gaunt, dean of architecture, voiced concerns about the possibility.
"I don't think KANU will be big enough to accommodate all students," he said. "Interior demolition would have to happen in order to accommodate our needs."
Space isn't the only issue. Warren Corman, university architect, said wiring was a problem in Broadcasting Hall. He said that because of the age of the building, the electrical system was outdated and would be difficult to update.
"It's why KANU moved," Corman said.
Hemenway said the space will not go unused when KANU moved to its new building.
"We will study the old KANU building after it is vacated, consider whether it needs any renovations, and then decide who might best occupy it," Hemenway said.
Contact Carr at mcarr@kansan.com. This story was edited by Justin Henning.
Coalitions to begin campaigns
By Sarah Hill Kansan staff writer
Three coalitions are making plans to present candidates in this spring's Student Senate elections.
Delta Force, KUnited and Vision Coalition will formally celebrate their coalitions during kick-off parties during the next two weeks.
Here are the candidates and their preliminary platforms: DEPTA FORCE
presidential candidate: Karen Keith, Tula,
Okla., junior
Vice-presidential candidate: Kit Brauer,
Depyce Colo., sophomore
This is the sixth year that Delta Force will run for Student Senate. Keith said that part of the Delta Force platform would be improving campus environmental policies and changing KU alcohol policies.
"We should realize that students drink, and create a safe environment for them to do so." Keith said.
Delta Force's kickoff party will be March 7 at the Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St.
Keith
Presidential candidate: Jonathan Ng, Leawood junior
KUNITED
Vice-presidential candidate: Loren Malone. SenateObia, Miss., junior
Ng said that, including himself, 16 returning student senators would run with KUnited. He said that although several members of KUnited were part of last year's VOICE coalition, KUnited was a new group that had experience.
Platform issues include tuition and revitalization of the Multicultural Resource Center.
"The MRC is an issue I've been working on for quite a while as a student senator." Ngsaid.
KUnited's kick-off party will be Friday at the Hawk, 1340 Ohio St.
Presidential candidate: Matt Steppe, St. Joseph, Mo., junior
Joseph, Moe., junior
Vice-presidential candidate: Laura Rupe,
Wichita junior
Steppe, who ran with Delta Force last year, and Rupe, who ran with the VOICE coalition, said the diversity of their group would help them advance
student issues. Steppe said that part of the group's platform would be to improve student input on spending money from tuition increases.
"We have come together to realize that Senate needs representation for the entire student body," Stanne said.
Steppe
The Vision Coalition's kick-off party will be Thursday at Jack Flanigans Bar & Grill, 806 W.24th St.
Student senate elections will be April 10 and 11.
Contact Hill at shill@kansan.com. This story was edited by Justin Henning.
Group plans to establish new fraternity
KU students are trying to found University's first all-Asian fraternity
By Caroline Boyer
Kansan staff writer
A group of KU students is trying to establish the University of Kansas' first all-Asian fraternity.
Members of the Asian Brotherhood Association said they wanted to establish a KU chapter of Lambda Phi Epsilon to promote Asian culture. Eddie Ham, one of the three founders of the 14-member association, said he wanted the fraternity to bring together Asian cultures and ethnicities at the University.
Asian Brotherhood Association members, from left, Jeremy Kuo, Cary, N.C., sophomore, Simon Roh, Lenexa freshman, and Eddie Ham, Lawrence freshman, work on building a home for Habitat for Humanity.
"I just want a group that can unite all the guys, like a brotherhood more than a fraternity, around campus," said Ham, Seoul, South Korea sophomore. "We'd be setting an example for others, showing that other nations can hang out together and party together."
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Hubert Chen, also a founding member, said the fraternity would not be limited to Asian males.
"It's an Asian-American-based and focused organization; however, it is open to everybody," said Chen, Overland Park senior.
Ham said he considered creating an Asian fraternity chapter at the University in August. Ham, a member of The University Daily Kansan advertising staff, said he got the idea from a friend in a Lambda Phi Epsilon chapter at the University of California-Los Angeles.
"This will be basically ground-breaking for KU. If we can get the chapter, then in five or 10 years we'll come back and say, 'We built this house,'" Ham said.
Hoang Nguyen, Wichita sophomore, tried to pledge a traditional fraternity, but he said he didn't think it provided the closeness an all-Asian fraternity would.
"I don't feel shut out from fraternities, but I don't feel a tightness with the members." Nguyen said.
Andy Knopp, president of the Interfraternity Council and Manhattan sophomore, said he understood the association's need to create its own fraternity, and was glad the members were excited to be a part of the Greek community. He said he hoped people realized that the greek community was an inclusive group that embraced diversity.
The association sent in its initial application to the Lambda Phi Epsilon expansion chairman yesterday, and will wait for a response from the nearest chapter, which is in Illinois. Members will then send in a formal application, including résumés, video profiles for all
members and video of community service. At least 12 members are needed to qualify for a chapter.
The members of the association also have to visit chapters at other universities. They are planning trips to four other schools in April. Ham said organizing the group had been fast-paced because the group just began meeting formally about a month ago.
"Other groups have been doing this for a year, so we're kind of rushing through this." Ham said.
Ham said he didn't know how long the process would take.
He said he wanted to emphasize the importance of philanthropy for the fraternity while promoting it.
"Other people focus on partying and
going out, and we're going to do that, but I want to focus on community service as well." Ham said.
The fraternity plans to have social events. It will have a party from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday at The Pool Room, 925 Iowa. Chen said the party would be open to everyone.
The Asian Brotherhood Association meets at 6 p.m. Mondays in the Kansas Union.
For more information on the fraternity, go to www.lambdaphiepsilon.com, contact Ham at 550-1071 or e-mail asianbrotherhoodassociation@hotmail.com.
Contact Boyer at choyer@kansan.com.
This story was edited by Kristi Henderson.
Students brave biting winds after temperatures plummet
Jen Harms, Shawnee freshman, bundles up to face the wind and cold that returned this week.
CHRISTINA NEFF/KANSAN
Bv Mike Gilligan
Kansan staff writer
Yesterday the temperature in Lawrence reached only the low 20s, and the Weather Channel's forecast for last night's low was 7 degrees — this after spring-like temperatures in the 60s and 70s during the weekend.
As University of Kansas students bundled up to brave temperatures that dropped by about 50 degrees in 48 hours, some said they weren't surprised.
"I'm used to it," said Sara Katich, Lawrence freshman. "Kansas is always like this anyway."
Katich said she had watched the Weather Channel before going to class, so she knew it would be cold.
John Finch, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said the extreme cold spell would not last long, though. The forecast for tomorrow is cloudy with the temperature in the high 30s, he said. Friday's high temperature should be in the 30s, as well.
"Imade sure to wear layers,"she said. "Ihave on two shirts, a jacket,and a stocking cap."
The normal high for this time in February is 48 degrees, and the normal low is 26.
But a repeat of the harsh winter storm that hit last month is unlikely, Finch said.
"There's a chance of snow on Friday, but not much after that," Finch said.
Finch said the weather should turn warmer and temperatures should reach the 40s by Monday.
Matt Wolters, also a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said that it was not uncommon for a big change in temperature to happen so quickly when a cold front moved through.
"There was not a record drop with this cold front," he said. "It was 73
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degrees on Sunday, but there have been times in the past when the temperature has dropped dramatically in an hour."
Robert Stevenson, Kansas City, Kan. senior, prepared for the cold, windy weather.
"I got out my winter coat for today," he said. "A few days ago the TV said it was going to get cold on Sunday, but today was cold enough."
Contact Gilligan at mglligan@kansan.com. This story was edited by Sarah Smarsh.
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