Tuesday, February 3, 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 5
Consolidated's message not politically incorrect
Concerts promote audience activism
By Tamara Miller
Kansan staff writer
Actions speak louder than words, but not for a Portland-based band that will play downtown tonight.
Consolidated will bring its political message to the Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St. Free tickets can be picked up in advance at local music stores, and tickets at the door are $5. Deejay J. J. Fingaz will open. The show begins at 9 tonight.
Carrie Lovejoy, director of publicity for Sol 3 Records, said the band always had used music as a way to talk about issues.
She said the band tried to create a positive atmosphere that encouraged activists to come to the shows and to speak about issues. The band typically invites local women and animal activist groups to speak at its shows.
Because the Lawrence show was added late in the tour, no Lawrence or University groups had been contacted for the show, Lovejoy said.
In the past, the band has written songs advocating animal rights. The band's new album, *Dropped*, discusses issues of domestic violence, homophobia and rape.
"They are more geared toward women's issues," she said. "I think basically they've been around a lot of women who have been abused."
Band members also are involved in the issues that they sing about. Guitarist and vocalist Adam Sherburne volunteers for the Portland Rape Crisis Line.
"The band is gearing their show so that women won't feel threatened — by slam dancing, for example." Lovejoy said.
Jeff Peterson, assistant music director for KLZR, said the band's left-wing message appealed to college students.
When compared to other politically charged bands, such as Rage Against the Machine, the band was more true to its message. Peterson said.
"I think they're more intelligent," he said. "The appeal to the college community is big. They definitely make you think."
In addition to singing about political
"The appeal to the college community is big. They definitely make you think."
Jeff
Peterson assistant music director for KLZR
issues, the band shows video clips, such as movie reels about women's activism, while it performs. At the end of each show, the band passes a microphone through the crowd so audience members can ask the band about its lyrics, Peterson said.
"I remember they did this song called Typical Male," he said. "It pretty much criticizes the entire male population."
Lovejoy said that Consolidated stood out from other bands because the band had not changed its mission during the years.
"The music is always second; it's just how they get the issues out there," she said.
Asbestos raises eyes on campus
Nine monitors conclude that University is safe from contamination risk
By Lisa Stevens John
jlohn@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
After a recall of Hostess products last week because of asbestos contamination, questions arose concerning asbestos at the University of Kansas campus.
Michael Russell, director of the department of environment, health and safety, leads a team of nine employees who monitor the asbestos on campus.
The department makes routine inspections of areas on campus where asbestos does exist, Russell said.
"Asbestos on campus is under proper management," Russell said. "We do not believe it presents a risk to the students."
"All the buildings on campus, for the most part, have been surveyed for asbestos," Russell said. "There is no asbestos present that is readily accessible to the general public that presents a significant danger."
Manufactured asbestos products are categorized as friable and nonfriable.
Russell said. Sprayed on soft insulation is an example of friable asbestos. The nonfriable type includes hard surfaces, such as floor tiles and some bench tops used in campus chemistry laboratories.
Most of the sprayed-on insulation has been removed, Russell said.
"There is not a law that requires you to specifically go in and remove asbestos," Russell said. "But if there is friable asbestos in an area where it's a hazard-type condition and there's a lot of public access, it will be removed."
Areas slated for renovation or remodeling projects undergo routine asbestos checks, Russell said.
"If there is asbestos present, it will be isolated or removed before the construction begins," Russell said.
The Hostess recall prompted student inquiries at Watkins Health Center, said Randall Rock, physician and chief of staff. The students wanted to know if they were in danger from eating the snack cakes.
Rock said he checked with the Poison Control Center at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
"Poison Control stated that there is no need for concern or action other than to return any identified product to the retailer." Rock said.
"All the buildings on campus, for the most part, have been surveyed for asbestos. There is no asbestos present that is readily accessible to the general public that presents a significant danger."
Michael Russell
Director of the department of environment, health and safety
Since the early 1970s, asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung cancer, larynx cancer and possible gastrointestinal cancers have been associated with asbestos fiber exposure, Rock said.
"Workplace precautions are now taken to limit the amount of asbestos fibers in the environment," Rock said.
If anyone has concerns about the presence of asbestos on campus, Russell encourages them to call him at 864-2854.
Three robberies hit Lawrence in 3 days
by Rannie Wachter
rwacher@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Lawrence police were busy last weekend and early this week investigating three armed robberies in as many days.
In one case, three suspects have been interviewed, but no one was held in police custody.
Lawrence police Sgt. Susan Hald did not think the crimes were connected.
"It could be connected; we won't overlook that possibility," she said, "but we're investigating them individually."
The first robbery took place at 7:27 a.m. Saturday at the Virginia Inn, 2907 W. Sixth St. A 22 year old Lawrence woman was on duty
Hadi said the suspect, who had not been identified, was an African-American male in his late teens, about 6-foot-3, 180 pounds, wearing a dark, hooded sweatshirt and black and white Nike shoes.
Hadl said the suspect approached the counter and demanded money. When he then displayed a tire iron, the clerk gave him money.
At 11:45 p.m. Saturday, the EZ Shop in the 1400 block of West Sixth Street was robbed. A Lawrence man and woman were on duty when the crime took place. The suspect, a 5-10 white male wearing a camouflage hooded
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jacket, dark pants and yellow work gloves, demanded money. Hadl said he kept one hand in his pocket but did not display a weapon.
Police investigated another case at 10:38 yesterday morning when Scotch Fabric Care Service, 3025 W. Sixth St. was robbed
Lawrence police did not give a description of the suspect.
The suspect entered the store and demanded money while holding a knife.
"Within minutes of the alarm, an officer approaching from the south saw a car driving erratically and at a high rate of speed," Hadl said.
The officer pulled over the car in the 1300 block of Johnson Street, and a man fled from the car. The man was captured in minutes. He and the two other men in the car were taken to the police station.
Lawrence police academy swears in its first cadets
Hadi said the amounts of money taken in all three robberies was unknown.
By Ronnie Wachter wracher@kansan.com
Kansas staff reporter
Eighteen new cadets were sworn into the Lawrence Police Department's training academy at 10 a.m. yesterday in the Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St. The brief ceremony marked the beginning of the department's training program.
"It's a very intensive 20-week program of law-enforcement training," said Ron Olin, Lawrence police chief. "It's not comparable to a military academy, but we're pretty strict with them."
Olin said the cadets, 17 men and one woman, will learn how to handle firearms, emergency vehicle operation and safety techniques. The cadets also will study local, state and federal laws and administration rules.
Academy Director Max Miller said several University of Kansas law professors would be helping teach the classes.
"We're going to start right off the bat with administrative things and do some icebreakers so the cadets can get to know
"They've gone through a pretty grilling and exhaustive hiring process, including written and oral exams, background, psychological and medical checks and an interview with the Chief," he said.
Miller said that some cadets may drop out as they get further into the academy.
The Lawrence police department has 103 officers now. With the addition of the new cadets, the department will be three employees above its limit of 118.
each other," Miller said. "On Wednesday, we start the real serious stuff when we get into the meat of the classroom material."
Miller said that being accepted into the academy was an accomplishment.
"It's not uncommon," he said. "We only bring in the people that we think will pass, but if they aren't fulfilling our requirements, we can't let them on the streets with a badge and a gun."
Stephen McAllister, professor of law, will teach one of the classes, which involves the Constitution and the rights of suspects and criminals.
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