Wednesday, July 15, 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section A·Page 3
Soda shortage reported
Empty machines drive students to other drinks
By Vanessa Whiteside
Kansan staff writer
Although the slogan claims, "Whenever there is fun, there's always Coca-Cola," thirsty University of Kansas students and faculty might disagree.
Patrons of Coca-Cola vending machines in University buildings such as Robinson Center often find the machines inadequately stocked or completely empty.
Vishal Patel, Lawrence senior, recently attempted to contact Coca-Cola to notify it of the shortages. He reached the company's answering service.
"If you can get a Coke in Robinson, then you've won the lottery," Patel said. "It wouldn't be so bad if they would keep the machines full."
Patel said that the company should realize soda buying increased during the summer months.
"Coca-Cola needs to stop monkeying around and continue to provide us with their product," he said.
Kevin Morris, a representative of Coca-Cola Mid-America, said that the company was working toward an immediate soluti
"We are in the process of making some adjustments and concentrating on future inventory issues," Morris said. "We want machines fully stocked for those on the University of Kansas campus."
Morris said that Coca-Cola was introduced to campus last fall and that adapting to machine usage was a gradual process.
"We don't have last year's summer history to base this off of so it's a learning process for us all," he said.
Morris said that stockers replenished the machines four to five days a week.
Debbie Shirar, Robinson Center security guard, said she had spoken to Coca-Cola stockers about the machines being emptied.
"I even caught the guy who was filling the machines and let him know that they were really missing out on beaucoup bucks because of all of the summer campers that are always trying to get something to drink," she said. "Now people are starting to bring Gatorade."
Coca-Cola can be contacted at 864-COKE or through the Coca-
Cola consumer information hot line at 1-800-438-2653.
City commission approves program to plan bike paths
Last night, the Lawrence City Commission:
Adopted a program suggesting plans for road construction and maintenance, the formation of pedestrian and bike paths and state assistance for public transportation. Members of the University of Kansas Student Senate, Citizens for Public Transportation, KU Environs and the Action Alliance have been asked to participate in committee meetings with the city's planning department.
- Received amendments to the city's environmental code and heard public comment. Amendments include increasing fines up to $100 a day for violations detrimental to the structure or residential aesthetics of a neighborhood—including the unlawful
accumulation of furniture such as couches, televisions, bicycles, lawn mowers, motor vehicles and general personal property on yards or porches. Lynn Goodell, director of Housing and Neighborhood Development, said that although the city had been lenient in past years, the time had come to stand firm against residential violations to preserve the houses and avoid demolition by neglect.
Approved the sale, consumption and possession of alcohol in Burcham Park on July 18, 1998.
Discussed changing fireworks
standards for the proposed City Fire Code. In response to a deck fire at 1310 Kentucky St., Commissioner John Nalbandian requested commission direction to the Fire Code Board of Appeals. The fire was caused by a bottle rocket—which is an illegal firework—and occurred after the three-day holiday allowance of legal fireworks. Although the commission heard requests to ban all fireworks within the city limits, they voted unanimously not to ban legal fireworks during the three-day July 4 holiday.
"I find it ironic that we are considering removing liberty from a holiday that celebrates our own liberty," said Commissioner Bob Moody.
—Jenny Oakson
Archeologist presents his work
Kansan staff writer
By Mariana Paiva
When one thinks of an archeologist, images of dinosaur bones, tools, deserts and characters such as Indiana Jones come to mind.
Archeologist and art history professor William Hellmuth discussed the latest technology and techniques in archeology Friday at the University of Kansas.
An audience of 35 people attended his slide presentation at room 211, Spencer Museum of Art. They had the opportunity to see part of his archive of more than 50,000 color transparencies.
Hellmuth is the director of the Foundation for Latin American Anthropological Research, an institute dedicated to educating people about pre-Columbian art.
He said the institute was sponsored by several companies that
provided free cameras, printers and scanners. The equipment value of the institution surpasses $2 million.
Oversize laser printers allow Hellmuth to print roll-out pictures. Through this process, he can make a print of a three-dimensional object that shows all sides at once.
Although he works with the newest photographic technology, Hellmuth has never taken formal classes.
"That is why companies are coming to us," said Hellmuth. "We are showing them what their equipment is able to do."
"I learned everything I know by reading and experimenting." Hellmuth said. "A photographer would register them different than me, but I want to get as close as possible to enhance all the details of the artifact."
John Hoopes, acting director of anthropology department, invited Hellmuth.
He said that Hellmuth's work emphasized how digital photography can help teaching and learning.
"He also realized that objects can be scanned," Hellmuth said. "Instead of taking pictures and depending on light, you can put objects in the scan and have three dimensional pictures to be studied. It sounds simple, but I have never thought about it before."
More information about Hellmuth and his work can be found at four different web sites:
http://www.maya-art-books.org;
http://www.maya-archeology.org;
http:// www w d i g i t a l p h o t o g r aphy. org;
http://www.cameras-scanner-flaar.org.
The University of Kansas
Kansas Summer Theatre '98 Don't miss this magical romantic fairy tale!
by Craig Lucas
Directed by John Staniunas
Scenic & Costume Design by Dennis Christilles
Lighting Design by Ann Hockenberry-Hause
July 16,18,24,25,1998
All performances are at 8:00 p.m in the Crafton Preyer Theatre For mature audiences.
Reserved seat tickets are on sale in the KU box offices. Murphy Hall, 864-3982; Lied Center, 864-ARTS; SUA Office, 864-3477.
public $10, all students $5, senior citizens $9
both VISA and MasterCard are accepted
for phone orders
Things Are Heating Up!
3 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Parking Permit Now:
1. The sticker will look great on your rear window.
2. You'll avoid getting tickets while finishing up enrollment or buying your books.
3. You'll beat the lines for buying a permit in August.
KU Parking Department 864-PARK