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April 9,2003
Vol.113.Issue No.130
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KANSAN Al Bohl sounds off on media, relationship with Roy Williams p. 8B
A somber men's basketball team makes its way onto James Naismith Court in front of 8,000 supportive fans after its trip to the Final Four. The team's mood changed to happy and receptive after master of ceremonies and radio announcer M. Falkenstein introduced the speakers.
By Joey Berlin
jberlin@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
Even in defeat, members of the Kansas men's basketball team are considered conquering heroes on their campus.
The Jayhawks' heartbreaking loss to Syracuse in the NCAA Championship
game seemed forgotten yesterday as an enthusiastic crowd of about 8,000 fans greeted the team for a pep rally at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas basketball radio announcer Max Falkenstein emceed the rally, which lasted about 20 minutes. Falkenstein's introduction of coach Roy Williams brought both the crowd and the seated row of players and coaches to
its feet. Williams initially remained seated, then finally stood to acknowledge the cheering. He took his seat again, then was forced to get to his feet once more as the ovation continued.
Williams told the crowd he always had faith and confidence in his team, even during a shaky beginning to the season. He made reference to an Associated Press article he kept after Kansas'
3-3 start, which said the Jayhawks were the biggest disappointment in college basketball.
"We've had some bumps and bruises along the way; we've had some obstacles," Williams said. "But this is the most satisfying year that I've ever had as a college coach."
Williams also drew an ovation when he said the Kansas program had the
highest graduation rate of any team in the Final Four both last year and 2003. He did not say whether he planned to stay at Kansas. Various reports have linked Williams to the vacant coaching position at his alma mater, North Carolina.
Chancellor Robert Hemenway spoke
SEE PEP RALLY ON PAGE 8A
Eric Braem/Kansan
Thad Holcombe, campus pastor for Ecumenical Christian Ministries, asks a panel of representatives from different religious beliefs about the separation of church and state. The Society of Open-Minded Atheists and Agnostics co-sponsored "Religiously Incorrect" yesterday at the ECM building, 1204 Oread Ave.
Religious panel gathers to discuss moral issues
By Jessica Hood
jhood@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
The program was sponsored by Society of Open-Minded Atheists and Agnostics and Ecumenical Christian Ministries. It was held at the ECM building, 1204 Oread Ave. Twenty-one people
Representatives of the Jewish, Muslim, Christian and humanists beliefs came together last night for "Religiously Incorrect."
The panel consisted of Jo Ann Mooney, a humanism representative. Garry Stewart, a Muslim representative. Mark Brown, a Christian representative and Mark Boekstal, a Jewish representative from the Netherlands. Thad Holcombe, campus pastor for ECM, served as moderator.
attended the event.
The program operated similar to the TV show, Politically Incorrect.
SEE PANEL ON PAGE 8A
VOTETODAY
Polling sites will be open today and students can vote online from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Budig
Hall and Kansas Union computer labs will be open today until 10 p.m. Thursday polls will be open from 9 a.m.to4 p.m.
Courtney Wachal, elections commissioner, will announce the election results at the Parlor Room in the Kansas Union at 6:30 p.m. KUJH and KJHK will air the results.
Students need to bring their KU online IDs, passwords and KUID numbers to vote.
POLLING SITES
Strong Hall
Wescoe Hall
Burge Union
Kansas Union
Area by Summerfield and Malott balls
Mrs. E's
Oliver Hall
Budig Hall computer lab
Wagnon computer lab at Summerfield Hall
Learned Hall computer lab
Learned Hall computer lab
Source: Elections Code
Minimal damage downtown but hours of cleanup needed
By Cal Creek
ccreek@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Though it may be hard to believe, the men's basketball loss on Monday night could have been beneficial for the appearance of Lawrence's downtown area.
Basketball fans' depressed demeanors may have kept them from acts of vandalism and unruly behavior that could have caused damage to local businesses.
"We had zero damages. We had more damages last week after they won," said Gregory Mann, general manager of Quinton's Bar & Deli. 615 Massachusetts St.
Mann said he and his staff were worried about damage to the restaurant by fans before the game, but appreciated the behavior of fans afterward.
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department helped reduce these damages by cleaning up downtown yesterday morning. Fifty staff workers from the department started cleaning at 7 a.m.yesterday. They swept, shoved and picked up empty cups, broken bottles and food. The cleanup crew received assistance from the street department's street sweepers.
The cleaning took about four hours, Mark Hecker, superintendent of parks and maintenance, said. He said the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department expected the cleanup to take most of the day.
"We had zero damages. We had more damages last week after they won."
Gregory Mann
Gregory Mann
general manager of Quinton's Bar & Deli,
615 Massachusetts St.
Sarah Fayman, owner of Sarah's Fabrics, 925 Massachusetts St., saw little damage or trash surrounding her store yesterday morning. She said there was about the same amount of trash yesterday morning as there was Sunday morning following the basketball victory over Marquette.
"I believed people were going to use good judgment and they did," Fayman said.
Though vandalism was minimal, the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical did see dumpster fires in the downtown area.
"At no time was there any damages outside of the dumpsters, no one was injured and they were quickly extinguished," said Mark Bradford, deputy chief. Bradford said the four to five fires were started by individuals, but officials didn't investigate.
Fire and Medical did have to treat a number of injuries in the area, some due to partying activities, Bradford said.
Edited by Erin Chapman
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