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The University Daily Kansan
Wednesday, July 1, 1998
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Petty crime wave strikes Robinson Center patrons
Bags and backpacks are left unattended in a hallway in Robinson Gymnasmium. Nine thefts have occurred there since June 2. Photo by Graham K. Johnson/KANSAN
By Jerry Jackson
Kansan staff writer
A recent string of thefts have plagued University of Kansas students and faculty at the Robinson Center since the beginning of the summer semester.
Nine thefts have occurred at Robinson since June 2, the KU Office of Public Safety reported. Everything from wallets to gym bags, and even a VCR, has been stolen.
Bob Lockwood, director of Robinson, said that student carelessness and misplaced trust were two of the major causes of the thefts.
The KU Office of Public Safety has responded to each of the reported thefts but has not charged any suspects. There were no witnesses for many of the thefts, but the KU police are pursuing leads.
"Students feel they should be able to trust people not to steal, but that isn't always the reality of the situation," Lockwood said. "Those students had to learn the lesson the hard way, and that's a tragedy."
Sgt. Troy Mailen said that many of the thefts could have been avoided if students were more responsible with their belongings.
"The majority of the gym bag and wallet thefts were unattended property," Mailen said.
"With all the entrances and exits, it's almost impossible to keep someone isn't supposed to be here out," Lockwood said.
Lockwood said that Robinson had taken numerous security measures in the past to limit such thefts,such as hiring five security guards and several students to check KUIDs.
Robinson has a single black and white security camera which monitors the back door, but Lockwood said it had not been very effective.
"We try to limit use of the facility to members of the KU family, such as students, faculty, staff and their family members with proper passes," Lockwood said.
Unfortunately, with KU students and the hundreds of summer campers using the gym facilities, not everyone's identification can be checked.
Mailen said that the values of the losses ranged from $30 to as much as $770.
"It's hard to identify people on the monitor, and the camera has no recording capabilities," he said.
The message for students from Robinson and the KU Office of Public Safety is as simple as the sign posted outside the gym: "Please store all personal belongings in a locker."
Affordable health care available
By Leslie Potter
Kansan staff writer
Affordable health care is available to students at the University of Kansas.
Students enrolled in five or more credit hours in the summer semester are eligible for free evaluations by physicians at Watkins Memorial Health Center.
The coverage is prepaid by campus fees paid at enrollment, said Randall W. Rock, chief physician at Watkins.
Students enrolled in fewer than five credit hours are assessed the remainder of the health fee when they make an appointment.
"Students who have just graduated and are still living in Lawrence this summer can still use Watkins by paying the student health fee," Rock said. "The student health fee for the entire summer without being enrolled is $49.50."
Other services offered at Watkins, such as immunization, laboratory testing and the pharmacy, are not covered by the student health fee.
"These services tend to be 20 to 50
Students with health insurance can have Watkins bill their insurance company, Rock said.
percent less than what you would pay in the community," Rock said.
Students without health insurance can apply for the Student Health Policy. The policy, which was adopted by Student Senate, covers Watkins services and referrals to other hospitals, Rock said. The insurance costs $48 per month for students 25 years old and younger and $91.67 per month for students 26 and older. The business office at Watkins has policy information and enrollment materials.
The Lawrence Douglas County Health Department does not offer emergency care or treat illnesses except for sexually transmitted diseases, Schnitker said.
Students also can receive affordable health care elsewhere.
The Lawrence Douglas County Health Department, 336 Missouri St., offers immunization, pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, HIV testing and counseling and gynecological services.
family and their kids are not covered by Watkins or if a student isn't eligible for Watkins' services, then they are welcome to come."
"We encourage students to go to Watkins since they usually pay fees to use Watkins," said Barbara Schnitker, director of nurses at Lawrence Douglas County Health Department. "But if a student has a
Planned Parenthood, 1420 Kasold Drive, provides gynecological services, pregnancy testing, STD testing and treatment and HIV testing.
"Since this is a college town, there is a need for Planned Parenthood, the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department, and Watkins," Rogers said. "These organizations are great for students who don't have health insurance or are on a budget."
"The fee for our services depends on your income level," said Shelley Rogers, coordinator of Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri. "So for college students it's pretty minimal."
Rogers said that chlamydia and HPV, the virus that causes genital warts, were prevalent in college towns and that Planned Parenthood recommends that partners get tested.
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