WEDNESDAY.JAN.23.2002
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN = 5B
SPORTS
Police: Evidence backs claim against Tyson
The Associated Press
LAS VEGAS — Police investigators found evidence they contend supports a woman's claim she was raped by Mike Tyson, although charges have not been filed against the former heavy-weight champion.
"We think there's probable cause to believe a crime occurred," said police Lt. Jeff Carlson, commander of the sex crimes unit.
Police gave results of the four-month investigation yesterday to the office of Clark County District Attorney Stewart Bell.
Chermaine Gord, a representative for Bell, said prosecutors needed more time to review the information before making a decision on whether to file sexual assault charges
against Tyson, who served three years in an Indiana prison for a 1992 rape conviction.
Tyson's representative Scott Miranda, reached in New York after Tyson scuffled with boxer Lennox Lewis at a news conference to promote their April fight in Las Vegas, said the boxer cooperated with authorities throughout the investigation.
Charges alone would not affect Tyson's attempt to renew his expired boxing license in Nevada, state boxing regulators said. However, if he were convicted, he could be barred from fighting in the state. Tyson's Nevada boxing license was suspended for one year after he bit Evander Holyfield's ear in a 1997 fight.
A hearing is scheduled for Jan. 29.
Greece behind schedule on Olympics
The Associated Press
The Greek government has been unable to overcome problems with accommodation and transportation in planning for the 2004 Athens Games, IOC officials said after their latest inspection visit.
Denis Oswald, the International Olympic Committee official monitoring Athens, said yesterday his six-member team had a generally "positive" picture after a two-day review of preparations and was optimistic that Greece would be ready for the Olympics.
But he was still disappointed about the accommodation and transportation problems.
"Things are very tight because of the time lost at the beginning and we can consider that the situation will be at risk until the opening of the games," Oswald said. "We have to keep the pressure ... We have no reserve days for an unexpected situation."
Delays have plagued Athens' preparations since it was awarded the Olympics in 1997, forcing the IOC to issue numerous and often dire warnings until the Socialist government began tackling the problems last year.
Many of the delays have been blamed on Greece's bureaucracy, court cases by Athenians opposed to some projects, and by political infighting among government ministers and the Athens organizing committee.
Oswald said a lack of hotel rooms, both for Olympic officials and spectators, was Athens' biggest problem—a situation Oswald described as being in the "red."
Athens organizers have booked 13,000 hotel rooms and 3,000 rooms on cruise ships to be docked in nearby Piraeus. Another 2,831 rooms are needed, Oswald said, adding that additional ships would create insurmountable management problems.
Rooms for officials and other members of the "Olympic Family" represent about 90 percent Athens's hotel space, raising questions about where to lodge spectators.
"We are disappointed that no progress has been made," Oswald said.
Athens organizing chief Gianna Angelopoulos Daskalaki said alternatives included putting spectators in private homes and apartments. Others include package tours that would allow fans to stay in holiday resorts, then travel to Athens for events.
Traffic is a great concern in this city of nearly 5 million people and 2 million cars, and Oswald described as "disappointing" a government decision to cancel construction of two of three proposed interchanges on a congested main avenue leading from the city
"They must find a solution."
Denis Oswald
International Olympic
Committee official
center to the main Olympic complex.
"They must find a solution," Oswald said.
Oswald said he was also concerned about the timely delivery of rail cars for a tram connecting the city center with the sports venues in and around Hellenikon international airport, which is still being used, and for a suburban train linking the airport with the main Olympic complex.
Oswald asked government officials to press for the use of electric trains on the suburban system and not opt for "polluting" diesel engines.
Get Involved
the student perspective
Call 864-4358 today to run in our next Get Involved Section on Tuesday, January 29.
Sunday Nights:
Latin Lesson @ 7:00 pm
Swing Lesson @ 8:00 pm
private dance instruction early by appointment
- party rentals
Sunday Latin & Swing Dum
9 pm - 12:00 midnight
Spring Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
207 Robinson
For more information call Jason (785) 843-4732 relcusin@hotmail.com
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN!
Mind & Body Coordination Self-Defense
"The experience of working in the surrounding community is an invaluable part of the trip. "I learned a lot about others and myself."
Agency Tours!
for more info. about Ad Club contact: adclub@raven.cc.ukans.edu
"I feel that the trip gave me insight as to the lives of other cultures. The beauty of Ghost Ranch went beyond my expectations."
Participants live at Rancho de Los Brujos (Ghost Ranch) 65 miles north of Santa Fe Past participants say:
Alternative Spring Break Northern New Mexico
A CROSS - CULTURAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Yes, if you are open to understanding ethical issues of the environment, living in a multicultural society, giving yourself in service, interacting with others and reflecting on the theme of the trip. There will also be opportunities, for those to participate in worship celebrations or sunrise meditation on the side of a mesa.
In the past, participants have identified with the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faith traditions, along with others who did not feel comfortable in identifying with any historic faith tradition. No one is given a "religious hassle."
First Meeting Thursday, January 24
7p.m. - 202 Stauffer-Flint
Other Meetings...
Wednesday, February 20
Thursday, March 28
Wednesday, April 24
STUDENT
SENATE
Yes, if you are open to understanding ethical issues of the
Information meeting: Sunday, Feb. 3rd, 7:30 p.m. at ECM Center Questions? - Call ECM, 843-4933, or drop by the ECM Center, one block north of the Kansas Union
KUADCLUB
--water polo
Is the trip religious?
judo
sailing
wrestling
ice hockey
STUDENT
SENATE
RECREATION SERVICES SPORTS CLUBS
badminton
crew
fencing
roller hockey
rugby - men & women
soccer - men & women
ultimate - men & women
tae kwon do
rock climbing
CHECK US OUT!!!
lacrosse - women
cycling
volleyball - women
For more information about these clubs or starting a new club contact us at 864-3546 or stop by 208 Robinson
Off-Campus Recycling Guide
City of Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling 832-3030
Newspaper Drop-off Locations
Hobby Lobby *1801 w. 23rd St.
Hillcrest Shopping Center * 9th & Iowa
Checkers Food Store * 2300 Louisiana
Hy-Vee * Both Locations
Lonnie's Recycling * 501 Maple
Westlake's Hardware * 6th & Kasold
Aluminum, Steel Cans, Cardboard Newspaper, Office Paper, Magazines Plastic Bags, Glass, Plastic #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE)
Wal-Mart Community Recycling Center 3300 Iowa * 841-9558
Computer/Electronic Recycling
Kansas Computer Recycling * (785) 234-467
The Surplus Exchange * (816) 472-0714
The Computer Learning Center * 841-0333
Kansas Surplus Exchange * (785) 235-8640
IBM Recycling Program * (888) 746-7462