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NEWS
MONDAY.MAY5.2003
KU skiing club looking for members
By Kevin Wiggs
kwiggs@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
There might not be many mountains or snow in Kansas, but three friends won't let that stop them from skiing
Next semester marks the first for the KU Skiing and Snowboarding Club. It was started by Christal Lloyd, McPherson freshman, William Nichols, Palmyra, Mo., junior, and Shannon Marsh, Lenexa freshman, who will serve as the club's officers.
The three got the idea on a skiing trip to Snow Creek in Weston. Mo. They began discussing how
to bring skiers and snowboarders together for group rates on slopes.
"We are looking for anyone who has ever thought about skiing or boarding, to pros," Marsh said. "We hope to build a group where members can help each other learn and people who have no experience can get comfortable with a new sport."
Members will have to pay a small fee, probably $5, and pay for their own equipment, but the club will get cheaper rates at skiing areas.
The group will take biweekly trips to Snow Creek, which is about an hour away, Lloyd said. They will also take one big trip
out of the state that will last several days.
Marsh said they expected the club to become a place for ski and boarding enthusiasts and to find weekend recreation, make new friends, learn and get group rates on the slopes.
Meetings will be held on the weeks between trips. Members must demonstrate safe skiing/boarding practices, pay dues, participate in fund raising and attend a minimum number of meetings.
"I just want to stress the point that everyone and anyone can ski, even if they are blind or handicapped," Lloyd said. "We want
"I just want to stress the point that everyone and anyone can ski, even if they are blind or handicapped."
Christal Lloyd McPherson freshman
everyone to be involved."
A first informational meeting will be held sometime next fall.
For more information, e-mail the club at kuskiandsnowboard@yahoo.com.
Edited by Julie Jantzer
Fiestas
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But for Americans, Cinco de Mayo flies are an annual occurrence.
In Lawrence, area residents can choose from parades and celebrations in Kansas City or Topeka, or keep their focus on parties, Mexican restaurants and bars serving discounted cervezas.
Cribb Altman, a junior from Dallas, is used to large Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
"A lot of my friends in high school were of Mexican origin." Altman said, "so when I'm home, I celebrate with
them."
Though the celebrations here are more subdued, Altman and friends are making their own fiesta with a trip to the Kansas City Royals game against Boston. The Royals are giving away free T-shirts.
"They say, 'Nosotros
Creemos.' Altman said.
That's Spanish for "we believe," much like Altman believes in celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
"I'm sure we'll celebrate in the parking lot before the game," he said. "Then come back to the Wheel to celebrate and round out the night."
Edited by Ryan Wood
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May Day
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Uprooted trees, fallen power lines and a street lamp surround the storm-damaged home of Tim Macon, Piper resident. The first tornado touched down at about 3:30 p.m. in Western Wyandotte County and continued moving east into Missouri. Kansas City hospitals treated injuries such as broken bones because of flying debris. One death was reported in the Kansas City area.
Among the problems McNeil Marshall was protesting was vehicles that produce harmful emissions. Stopping cars and inconveniencing drivers did not concern McNeil-Marshall.
"For this day, I have no sympathy," he said.
After about 15 minutes of receiving honks of support, yells from frustrated drivers and nearmisses by cars, the demonstrators decided to march down Massachusetts Street toward Sixth Street.
Most were associated with a
loosely formed group made up of anarchists, some from the local group the Black Cat Collective, and Lawrence Anti-Imperialists.
Kevin Hackl, Lawrence resident, watched the street party from his porch. As the people moved on to Sixth Street, Hackl said he didn't mind that the protesters had blocked the intersection.
"I think it's great that they let them march,"Hackl said.
The demonstrators stopped at the intersection of Sixth and Massachusetts streets to play games, to dance and to play instruments.
As a small group formed a circle and played "Anarchist, Anarchist, Goose," a parody of "Duck, Duck, Goose." Gary Towel, West
Des Moines, Iowa, freshman, watched from the curb in front of Starbucks, 647 Massachusetts St. He said he didn't understand the demonstrators' purpose.
"They should make people aware of what they are doing instead of playing Duck, Duck, Goose," Towel said.
Ruslan Ivanov, Lawrence freshman and one of the demonstrators, said that although bystanders might not know exactly what the message was, he still thought the street party was effective.
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"It gives a spark," Ivanov said.
"We hope they'll think about it and find out what our message is."
Provosts
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"I went from running academic programs to having an entire campus, but it came in stages," Shulenburger said. "Other pieces were added over time."
Edited by Lindsay Hanson
As the University's provost, Shulenburger oversees almost everything on campus. The administrative reorganization
was supposed to streamline the administration, and Shulenburger said it succeeded by making a point of accountability.
"Before we reorganized, any time there was a problem, it was someone else's job. Everyone was pointing in opposite directions," he said. "When everyone reports to me, it's clear that it's my responsibility."
There are about 50 high-level administrators who report to
Shulenburger. He meets regularly with the 11 undergraduate deans and the vice provosts of student affairs, information systems, facilities and research. He also represents the University on academic matters at a council for the Board of Regents, meets bimonthly with the student body president and weekly with the head of the University faculty and staff senates. He also interviews candidates for distinguished professor.
One of the duties the provost doesn't have is fundraising. External fundraising is left to the chancellor and deans, he said. Shulenburger doesn't share many responsibilities with Hemenway.
The Office of Institutional Planning and Research, for example, was added to the provost's office during the latest reorganization because to research questions posed mostly by the provost.
Another reorganization of the office last summer paralleled the provost's growing responsibilities, said Kathleen McClusky-Fawcett, senior vice provost.
"Our responsibilities are pretty much divided," he said. "The division is pretty clear."
The shift in power has been gradual since the early '90s, said Hassen of the American Council on Education.
"College presidents have really gotten into pursuing
resources, through fundraising with alumni or talking with the governor and legislature about the needs of the institution," Hassen said. "They are also planning, deciding, 'Where is the institution going in the next five years?' As a result, the provost and other vice presidents have had to step in and assume more responsibilities."
Edited by Lindsay Hanson
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