Thursday, April 16, 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section A·Page 3
Kansas alum wants his MTV but MTV says no
By Tamara Miller
tiller@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
Who needs MTV anyway?
David Day, a 1997 University of Kansas graduate in journalism, competed last night in MTV's Video Jock contest but failed to become one of five finalists. Day had been one of 10 semifinalists out of 4,000 contenders who auditioned to be an MTV VJ. The show aired at 5 last night, and Day's debut attracted attention
from many journalism faculty and students.
Gary Hawke, general manager of KJHK, said Day had what it took to be on MTV.
"I think he's the kind of guy that the MTV age
group would like." he said.
Day: 1997 graduate auditioned for Video Jack position
Day worked for KJHK, the University's radio station, throughout college and was the program director his senior year. He also was the host of the show Friday Freebie.
Hawke said Day's success in New York could be attributed to his adventurous spirit and self-confidence.
"He's a New York kind of guy from Wichita," he said.
Hawke said Day's experience
"I think it comes down to the fact that when students go through the school, they learn enough to compete," he said.
with KJHK and the University's journalism school prepared the alumnus for the contest.
During his college career, Day was a quirky student who was a little absent-minded, said Carol Holstead, associate professor of journalism.
Day used to wear a stocking cap because he felt naked without it.
One day, he stayed after in Holstead's class climbing around the room looking for his missing cap. "I said 'It's on your head, David.'" she said.
Holstad said Day was a talented magazine student who made a prototype of a music magazine while in her magazine design class.
“He always wanted to work for a big music magazine,” she said. “I’m a little surprised and curious how he got involved in this.”
Day would be a good addition to many MTV shows, said Brad Shanks, Kansas City, Mo., senior. Shanks worked with Day on KJHK and said Day would be a good addition to MTV's Real World or Road Rules shows. However, Shanks said Day's sarcasm also would make him a good VJ.
"It would be really funny to see him introduce all these bands he doesn't even like," he said.
Day was not reached for comment.
GradEx committee selects seven members for next year
By Susie Gura
sgura@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Student Senate campaigning continues today but elections are over for members running for the Graduate Executive Committee of Graduate Affairs.
Graduate Affairs held a meeting last night in the International Room of the Kansas Union. During the meeting GradEx members for next year were elected.
GradEx is the Executive Committee of the Student Senate Graduate Affairs committee. GradEx reports to both Student Senate and the graduate school.
It acts as a representative committee for the graduate and professional assembly.
"It is our duty to find out issues that concern graduate students and to also find out ways to address them," said Bill Stuart, graduate teaching assistant in communications.
Stuart said it was important to find graduate students to sit on GradEx and various committees to voice the concerns of graduate students.
Christine Robinson, GTA in sociology was a member of GradEx last year and was elected again this year.
"As a graduate student I think it is important to advocate on behalf of graduate students," Robinson said.
Only seven people were nominated for the seven positions,but a vote was still held.
"I think the election went very well and would like more participation from graduate students across the board," said Sheryl Adelman, executive director of Graduate and Professional Association.
The new members of GradEx are Stuart; Robinson; Konnie Leffler, GTA in humanities and Western Civilization; Gary Johnson, graduate research assistant in political science and government; Shannon Tauscher, Lawrence graduate student; Adrian Barradell, GTA in German; and Julie Davis. GTA in communications.
Barradell and Davis are the only new members of the committee.
"I wanted to get involved in the University," Barradell said. "I also wanted to voice the concerns of international students."
"It is our duty to find out issues that concern graduate students and to also find out ways to address them."
Bill Stuart Graduate teaching assistant
The five returning members wanted to continue on the board because they felt it was an important committee.
"I think that we accomplished important things this year and last year," Leffler said. "I like being involved in a group that accomplishes things."
Adelman is pleased with the turnout at Graduate Affairs meetings, but would like to see more involvement.
"We have pretty good representation, but I would like to see more diversity."
Diverse panel debates abortion
By Sara Anderson sanderson@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
Differing perspectives formed the foundation for a panel discussion last night about abortion.
"Six Perspectives on Abortion" took place at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Six abortion-opponent panel members discussed their views about abortion. A question-and-answer session followed the discussion. About 80 people attended the event.
Panel members included Patti Hurley, registered nurse; Joe Ertz, professor of business; Leo Barbee, pastor of the Victory Bible Church; Lisa Bellici, member of Feminists for Life; Karen Mitchell, member of Black Americans for Life; and Dawn McClelland, director of the Advice and Aid Pregnancy Center.
Jake Exman, Denver sophomore,
said the panel was interesting.
"It was informative because you rarely hear that side of the story," he
said, "It's always good to hear the other side. Everyone has their own perspective on an issue as big as this."
Panelists presented facts, statistics and personal accounts. Barbee said that two major views surrounded abortion.
"Is it life, is it a person, or is it just something to abort?" Barbee asked. "You have to make the decision — is it a child? It is a child."
"I wasn't here to debate," Page said.
"If you give misinformation to women, it hurts them more than it helps."
Andrea VanDyke, Atchison sophomore and KU Students for Life cochairwoman, said she was pleased with the event.
"It was a great turnout and a lot of great questions," she said. "The speakers were great, and their personal accounts made them more believable."
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The University of Kansas School of Fine Arts Department of Music and Dance presents the
Thursday, April 16
The Nancy King Trio
Nancy King, vocal
Steve Christofferson, piano
Tom Wakeling, bass
KJHL
Fridav. April 17
Friday, April 17
The Michael Brecker Quintet
Michael Brecker, saxophone
Joey Calderazzo, piano
James Genus, bass
Jeff Watts, drums
Don Alias, percussion
KU Jazz Combo I
Saturday, April 18
KU Jazz Ensemble I with
Maria Schneider,
composer/conductor, and
Ingrid Jensen, trumpet
Southwestern (IA) Community
College Jazz Ensemble I
April 16-18, 1998
Lied Center
Concerts nightly at 7:30 p.m.
Reserved seat tickets are on sale in the KU box offices: Lied Center, 864-ARTS; Murphy Hall, 864-3982, SUA Office 864-3477, Ticketmaster (913) 234-4545; VISA and Mastercard are accepted for phone orders.
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