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Asian group tackles goal
Union's members to attempt to know each other better
By Henry C. Jackson
cjackson@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
A simple membership survey gave the Asian American Student Union one of its biggest goals for this semester
The executive board of the AASU surveyed its members at the end of a productive fall semester to find out what it could do to improve the experience. A common theme emerged: The members wanted to get know other members better.
"We are going to try to mix it up with a variety of activities," he said. "Social activities are a way for us to stay connected and stay relaxed."
Takuya Jay Inoue, Countryside junior and AASU's social chairman, said there were many ways to increase members' interaction.
AASU held its first executive board meeting of the spring semester Tuesday night. The group discussed a variety of topics, including increasing member's social interaction, potential community service projects and connecting with national AASU chapters.
AASU also wants to increase communication and cooperation with other campus minority groups, such as Black Student Union and the Hispanic American Leadership Organization.
"We're really hoping to work toward a unified minority community," Tiffany Lopez, Minneapolis senior and AASU president, said.
Lopez said AASU's diverse membership, which includes several Caucasian members, would benefit the club as it sought to accomplish its goals.
"We consider ourselves an umbrella group for other Asian-culture organizations," Lopez said. "Everybody contributes; it's a team effort."
AASU's plans for the semester don't worry Lopez, because the groups' leaders get along well.
"A lot of our executive board members work on the boards of other organizations, and none of them work like this," Lopez said.
Aside from increased social activities and member interaction. Lopez said increased participation in community service was also a priority. AASU wants to do one project a month.
The group will host its first general meeting of the semester Tuesday, and although AASU is facing a busy spring, Lopez said she couldn't wait to get going.
"I think we're all looking forward to a really productive semester," she said.
For more information on AASU meetings and events, visit its Web site at www.ku.edu/~aasu
Edited by Todd Rapp
Group navigates spirituality
Cal Creek
ccreek@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Every Thursday at 7:50 p.m., a group of KU students meet in the Jayhawk Room of the Kansas Union to "grow deeper and more intimate with Jesus". They are The Navigators.
While attending college many Navigators found conflict between their beliefs and a college lifestyle. Navigators helped them deal with these conflicts.
The Navigators stress Bible
"I found something that satisfies more than any alcohol or physical pleasure could give me, and that's the love of Jesus," said Matthew Orsillo, Colorado Springs, Colo., senior and KU Navigators president.
study, prayer and missionary work. Each meeting begins with a praise and worship" session, followed by an icebreaker and usually a speaker. About 100 students attend each event.
Each semester Navigators focuses on a different part of the Bible. Last semester the group studied the life and work of Jesus Christ. This semester it will study the book of "Ephesians" from the New Testament.
Navigators has several plans for the semester including separate men's and women's retreats and a handful of guest speakers.
Though study of the Bible is important, many students simply appreciated the fellowship that Navigators provided.
with my Christian brothers cannot be duplicated by any other type of friend," Justin Hoskins, Shawnee Mission senior, said.
"The relationships I have
Other students saw Navigators as a way to aid younger students.
"I lead a bible study, and this is one way to speak the truth in the lives of young women," said Suzanne Hilleary, St. Louis, Mo., senior.
No matter how long the students stay involved with the organization, most plan to use the support they found in Navigators and Christianity in their future endeavors.
"It is my life," Orsillo said. "Christ comes first in everything I do."
- Edited by Andrew Ward
Workshop aids woes of tax time
Free filing available for graduate students
By Kevin Wiggs
kwiggs@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
The last day to file taxes is a long way away, but University of Kansas graduate students are already preparing for the looming April headache.
Yesterday afternoon Legal Services for Students held a free workshop, "Tax Issues Facing Graduate Students," at noon in the Kansas Union. Jo Hardesty, director and managing attorney for Legal Services, hosted the workshop intended to educate students about different filing processes for grants, scholarships, fellowships and salaries.
"The more educated you are about your rights and responsibilities the better off you are," she said.
Hardesty said misinformation could cause major problems.
"It can cost a lot of money; that's why we have a box of tissue in our office," Hardesty said.
Amanda Wilson, Pocahontas, Ark., graduate student, said the workshop was both helpful and confusing.
"It's always dreadful doing taxes by yourself," she said. "I will definitely check into using the LSS's services now that I know they exist."
Legal Services can prepare and file taxes electronically for free, which costs at least $65 at H&R Block. Anyone who wants to take advantage of this service must wait until the first week of February to make an appointment.
Hardesty said starting early and gathering all documents before seeing a tax attorney could save students big bucks.
To contact Legal Services for Students, call 864-5665.
— Edited by Brandon Gay
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