TUESDAY,APRIL15,2003
NEWS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN - 3A
Ryun urges crowd to research issues
U. S. Rep. approves of coalition actions, urges war on terror
By Jessica Hood
jhood@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
When introducing U.S. Congressman Jim Ryun, Chris Miller spoke of a picture in his office called Jayhawk Pride. Pictured is Ryun, who competed in the mile run as a Jayhawk and was a former record holder in the mile.
"It is not often to you get to introduce someone whose picture hangs in your office," Miller, chairman of the Douglas County Republican Central Committee, said.
Ryun is the U.S. Rep. for the 2nd district, which includes part of Lawrence. He is serving his fourth term in the House of Representatives.
Ryun focused on the war in Iraq during his speech to the College Republicans last night at the Jayhawk Room in the Kansas Union. About 30 people attended the event.
"If Sept. 11 hadn't happened," Ryun said, "we wouldn't be where we are now."
Ryun said he applauded what the leadership had done so far in the war.
"It is a very just war if you look at what has happened," he said. "I very much support what we are doing there."
The war is giving the Iraqi people an opportunity for selfgovernment, and it is continuing the process of working against and ending terrorism, Ryun said. He said it was
important to remember those who gave their lives during the war.
"Freedom is never free," Ryun said. "Someone always has to pay for it."
An interesting aspect of this war he said, is the embedded reporters. Embedded reporters provide the opportunity to see first hand what is happening in Iraq.
When asked about recent concerns about Syria, Ryun said before the United States goes, it has to finish what it has started in Iraq. But if it comes to it, the United States should step in.
"Terrorism is the war of this century," he said.
Ryun would like to see the number of the military increased. There are half the number of troops that the U.S. had in Desert Storm, he said.
Ryun ended his speech with a challenge. Ryun encouraged the audience to become informed and find out about the issues.
"Freedom is never free. Someone always has to pay for it."
Jim Ryun U.S. Representative
Ryun's wife, Anne Ryun, spoke about the lesson she had learned during her husband's time in Congress.
"I've learned since Jim's been in Congress," she said, "there are two parties that care passionately about the country but they just have different philosophies on how it should be run."
Erin Blocher, chair of the College Republicans and Lawrence senior, called Ryan a "great congressman and Jayhawk."
"I'm glad part of Lawrence has Republican representation," she said.
Edited by Jason Elliott
Discussion offers tips for music careers
bottleneck panel discusses success in music industry
By Eddie Yang
eyang@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
In a discussion last night at the Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St., about 70 people listened to a panel talk about ways for ordinary people to turn their recording dreams into a reality.
"I made this new CD and I think it's hot," said one woman from the audience as she handed out her business cards and demos to the panel.
Her move was met with approval.
"That's just like me," said Miles Bonny CEO/Founder of
LawrenceHipHop.com. "You need to get your music out there."
The panel discussion was sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the Recording Academy in partnership with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, or ASCAP.
The event covered a variety of subjects relevant for those attempting to break into the industry including marketing/promotions, budgets, the Internet and digital music, artistic development and production.
"We've had some of these functions in Kansas City and through those meetings we've learned of an emerging music scene in Lawrence," said Tera Siwicki, regional project coordinator of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Inc. "We wanted to make our presence
"We want to facilitate artists' careers to make them more successful."
Shawn Murphy
Shawn Murphy Midwest representative from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
known to Lawrence musicians."
Panelists included Edwin Morales, a booking agent; Shawn Murphy, a Midwest representative from ASCAP; Chuck Chapman, owner of Chapman Recording studios, Jon Niccum, Online Entertainment Editor at the Lawrence Journal-World and local rapper Approach.
Murphy, said the panel discussion was held to help artists.
"We want to facilitate artists' careers to make them more successful," Murphy said. "We want to show these musicians how the industry has changed and how they can adapt.
The panel emphasized the importance of a professional demo, the Internet and marketing during the discussion.
"If you make an album, you've got to realize who your competition is," Chapman said. "If you spend $50 on production costs on your CD, it will not compete well with a CD that had production costs over 1 million dollars."
"I've realized what I need to do to even have a chance at making it," Morgan said. "The panel was very helpful."
George Morgan, Leawood senior, said the discussion was helpful for his music ambitions.
-Edited by Leah Shaffer
Moore backs Israel. Palestine awareness
By Kelley Weiss
kweiss@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
U. S. Rep. Dennis Moore didn't want to talk about basketball last night.
Moore (D-Kansas) said he had answered enough questions about basketball during the day. Instead, he signed a petition to raise awareness about relations between Israel and the United States.
Moore signed the petition at the Hillel House, 940 Mississippi St., after he spoke to about 25 student leaders with Students for Peace, College Republicans, Concerned Active and Aware Students, Students for a Sensible Drug Policy and the KU Israel Alliance. He signed the petition to show his support for increasing awareness about the conflict between the Israeliis and Palestinians, and advocacy for Israel.
Some of the subjects Moore touched on were his experiences while visiting Israel, the war in Iraq, terrorist threats in North Korea, preemptive war, the fate of the United Nations, anti-American sentiment and the USA PATRIOT Act.
Moore started the discussion by sharing the positive experience he had when he visited Israel and the strong democracy he found there. A student question-answer session followed.
Students asked Moore whether he thought the United States should interfere if Iran's government and economy deteriorated as a result of the war with Iraq. Students also asked how they could use their influence to raise awareness about Israel.
Reactions after the discussion focused on diversity.
Moore said he was pleased with the feedback he received after speaking with the students at the Hillel House.
Moore
"I was really impressed," M'ore said. "It was a very diverse group. I guess coming to this place I expected to see one perspective."
Leo Khayet, Overland Park sophomore and KU Israel Alliance co-founder, also said the turnout of different student groups was impressive.
"I think it really went well," Khayet said. "It's important that there were students from such a mix of organizations."
Fallon Farokhi, Lawrence junior, said having the different student groups represented was a first.
She said that although everyone attending the meeting was a student leader, they had never gathered in the same place.
Rep. Moore said that after talking to the different student leaders who met at the Hillel House it reaffirmed to him that meeting with peers and discussing events was the best way to learn.
Meghan Traxler, Dallas freshman and KU Israel Alliance member, said Moore's visit was a great start for the KU Israel Alliance. "This is just a stepping stone for what's to come," Traxler said. "It's inspiring that so early on we got Congressman Moore to visit."
Edited by Andrew Ward
William F. Schulz
Executive Director,
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA
Tuesday, April 15, 2003 7:30 p.m.
University of Kansas · Student Union Ballroom
Unitarian Universalists.
The Uncommon Denomination
Q&A to Follow Dr. Schulz' Address
Sponsored by: Area Unitarian Universalist Congregations www.uua.org
Hosted by
Hosted by
Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence
www.uufl.net
KU Student Chapter of Amnesty International
www.amnestyusa.org
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