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Kansan
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February 2, 1998
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Vol. 108 . No. 91
Vol. 108 · No. 91
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Commission to consider complaints
Sidewalk campaigning new polling sites will be focus of elections hearing
By Melissa Ngommgø@kansan.comKansan staff writer
The active-vs.-passive campaigning debate that began with a rule instituted last year continues today.
The Elections Commission will hear complaints about this campaigning issue and others during a hearing at 4:00 pm today at the English Room in the Kansas Union.
According to 409 D of the 1998 preliminary elections code, only passive campaigning is allowed on election days. Passive campaigning means that candidates cannot campaign on a street, sidewalk or paved pathway on campus. Campaigners can only move to pavement if they are invited by a passer-by.
"Last year was the first time they tried this rule and we know how it worked from the elections' side. At the hearing, we want to get information about how it worked form the candidates' side," said Brad Finkeldei, Elections Commission chairman. "We will reconsider the rule after the hearing."
Scott Merchant, business senator, said that he didn't think the rule was right.
"Candidates should be able to be on sidewalks talking to constituents," Merchant said. "It's tough to answer questions about your ideas from a confined space."
Finkeldei said the commission had discussed the merits of the rule. The commission should be able to learn from complaints voiced at the hearing, he said.
Finkeldei said another issue that may arise would be the commission's decision to set up three new polling sites at Ekdahl Dining Commons, Oliver Hall and Gertrude Sellards Pearson-Corbin Hall.
"Though I doubt anything can be done to change the commission's mind, we'd be happy to listen to the students complaints about the idea," Finkeldei said.
The commission would most likely ask Student Senate for money to pay for the new sites, Finkeldei said. However, the amount cannot be determined until after the hearing. The commission will decide the times the sites will be open. The longer the sites are open, the more they will cost.
Immediately after the hearing, the commission will review verbal and written complaints and finalize the elections code, Finkdelei said. The final code will be released on Friday.
COMPLAINT HEARING
When: Today at 4:00 pm
**When:** Today 6:42, 00 p.m.
**Where:** English Room at the Kansas Union
**What:** Anyone may come to complain about any section of the preliminary elections code
Dancin' the night away
Kansas City Art Institute students Sarah Murrie, Jason Miller, and Jennifer Fisher, chat lost night at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. People interested in swing dancing can check out Sunday night Swing Set every Sunday at The Bottleneck. Photo by Corrie Waters/KANSAN
Dancers keep tradition alive
By Tamara Miller
Kansan staff writer
The Bottleneck is swingin' in the new year with the first anniversary of the Sunday night Swing Set.
P. C. Carlin, bar employee, said the anniversary would be celebrated on Feb. 22 with a formal dinner and a dance contest. The dance contest will be held from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The dinner will be from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The dinner will be an invite-only party for those who helped establish the Sunday tradition, Carlin said.
Dustin Williams, Overland Park sophomore, dips Madinah Hazim, Topeka sophomore. Photo by Corrie Waters/KANSAN
"It's for the people who have been with it since the beginning," he said.
Local swing band Jeffery Lee and His Pale Moon Kings are scheduled to perform at the anniversary.
The anniversary will be semi-formal to encourage patrons to dress up in vintage attire, such as flapper dresses and suspenders, Carlin said.
"It's basically a bunch of students and locals with no money who get a chance to dress up and swing up," he said.
"We used to be closed on Sundays," he said. "I've been really into swing music lately so we decided to give it a try."
Swing Set started a year ago as a way to keep the Bottleneck open on Sundays, said Doug Richards, a.k.a. "Skinny D", a delay for the bar.
Richards said that the idea had been successful, and that Sunday night attendance at the bar averaged about 200-300 people.
Wendall Arnold, bar employee said the
theme night had a slow start. Word-of-
mouth and a growing trend in swing music has helped make the night successful. he said.
Those enrolled in dance classes are attracted to Swing Set because it gives them a chance to practice. Arnold said.
Kansas City Art Institute students Sarah Murie and Jason Miller swing at the Bottleneck.
Photo by Corrie Waters) KANSAN
"I think most of the people who just come to learn how to swing dance by watching," he said.
"About half the people who come, just come to learn." Carlin said. "I think some people are intimidated because they don't know how to swing."
Arnold said that many people, including fans of ska and jazz music, come to Swing Set as a chance to meet other people.
sophomore, said she enjoyed doing something different than going out to the bars and drinking.
Casey Dickerson, Kansas City, Kan..
"It's a new thing for me," Dickerson said. "It's a good place to meet people because you're always partnered up."
Jason Wozniak, former University of Kansas student, agreed that the Swing Set was something different to do on the weekends.
"I am not very good." Wozniak said.
"You don't have to be to good and have a good time. There is definitely a mystique about the people who are good dancers," he said.
Campus recycling to become more efficient
By Graham K. Johnson
Kansan staff writer
The recyclables from the new bins will be collected by Silva's staff and will be stored in one location until they can be removed by a recycling buyer, such as Dickerson Recycling of Leavenworth, Silva said.
Recycling on campus should become more efficient thanks to recent changes in the University of Kansas' recycling program.
in mid-February, the University will have a new recycling contractor and will place 50 new multipurpose recycling bins in campus buildings. The switch to a new contractor and the addition of the new bins should eliminate the accumulation of recyclables on campus, said Victoria Silva, environmental specialist in the Office of Resource Conservation and Recycling.
"We're going to put the bins inside people's buildings, but we're asking people to take the personal responsibility to collect recyclables, but then also drop them off in the bins as they go home or to lunch," Silva said.
The University had a contract with Dickerson Recycling of Leavenworth to pick up
The program settled on Deffenbaugh Recycling in Kansas City. Deffenbaugh offered the free use of two storage trailers, which will be located on West Campus, where all the recyclables will be taken. Defenbaugh also offered to pick up more than just office paper, she said.
"When the Dickerson contract ran out, we thought it was a good time to put out requests for a contractor who could pick up a whole lot more." Silva said.
white office paper. But Dickerson came only once on a month, leaving paper stacked up in University offices. They also were limited to white office paper, Silva said.
Dickerson offered to pay only $5 per ton of recyclables, and Deffenbaugh agreed to pay $31 per ton of recyclables, which made it a much better deal, said Theresa Klinkenberg, director of administration and overseer of the program's financial details.
"The new contract will be able to handle two grades of office paper, newspaper, cardboard, plastic and aluminum." Silva said.
The extra capacity allowed the University to order new multipurpose bins. Silva said.
"It's better financially, and it's also better in that we reoccur more." Klingenberg said.
Fall 1997 campus recycling accomplishments
Reporting Unit Items Recycled Quantity (lbs.)
Environment, Health and Safety Food Waste Composting 2,000
Office Paper 115,000
Photographic Fixer 1,600
Newsprint 105,000
Scrap Metal (Lead) 980
Surplus Chemicals (Reuse) 100
Aluminum Cans 10,444
Antifreeze 1,200
Freon (refrigerants) 3,152
Paint/Paint thinner 1,000
Scrap Metal (Steel & Aluminum) 109,200
Used Motor Oil 19,000
Vehicle Batteries 1,000
Aluminum Cans 1,600
Cardboard 20,000
Glass 2,000
Newsprint 22,000
Plastic 200
Printing Services Paper 240,000
Photo Film 1,500
Scrap Metal (Aluminum) 2,000
Campus Total:
658,946 lbs.
329.47 tons
Fall 1996 total:
252.6 tons
Silva said the changes were an exciting
first step on the way to a more complete recycling program.
"It's a good solution for the first year as we transition to a comprehensive program," Silva said.
Silva developed a set of recommendations that would lead to a comprehensive recycling program when she started in 1996.
Last year, Student Senate decided to support the proposal with a $1 student fee increase to be matched by the University.
Silva said the student fee was crucial to allow the current expansions. She said she hoped for more expansions, bins in every building and an actual recycling building.
Kevin Yoder, Hutchinson senior and Student Senator, helped lead the way.
"We thought students were concerned about the recycling program and that one of the things we could do was to get some funding going to get a good foundation." Yoder said.
Dennis Kimbro, best-selling author, will launch African-American History Month with his speech at the Spencer Museum of Art tonight. Contributed photo.
History month to be launched by educator author tonight
By Sara Anderson
sanderson@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
Kimbo said he hoped his program would spark students and the community to reach beyond themselves and their present situations.
Dennis Kimbro, educator and author, will be kicking off African-American History Month tonight.
"I'll be talking about the common cords that those men and women had and how the common man can apply and utilize these characteristics in their daily lives," he said.
Kimbo will speak on the subject,
"African Americans in Business: A Path Toward Empowerment," at 7 p.m. in the Spencer Museum of Art auditorium. A reception will follow the free event.
"Kimbro was chosen for his great work in the area of entrepreneurship," said Julius Williams, assistant director of the Office of Minority Affairs and adviser for the Black Student Union. "The information he has to share with the Lawrence community and the University of Kansas will be overwhelming," he said.
Kimbro said he would discuss some of the most notable achievers in America.
"We need to understand you can do, be or have what you want in this free and open society." Kimbo said. "Society is not divided by rich or poor, black or white, male or female, but we do live in a society between dreamer and non-dreamer. People get in trouble because they settle for too little."
Williams said the program would help set the tone for the month.
"Dr. Kimbro has the equipment to direct and solidify the direction of African-American History Month," Williams said.
Kimbro has identified and analyzed black entrepreneurial success in the United States and assessed how to build integrity in business and leave a positive legacy in communities.
His many publications include the best seller, "Think and Growth Rich: A Black Choice," and "What makes the Great Great: Strategies for Extraordinary People." Kimbro's work has also been featured on programs such as "The Today Show" and CNN.
Kimbro will receive a $5,000 fee for speaking. His appearance is sponsored by the Black Student Union, School of Business, School of Social Welfare, School of Journalism, KU Credit Union, School of Education, Economics Department, African and African-American Studies, Student Senate and the Multicultural Resource Center.
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