Thursday, January 29, 1998 The University Daily Kansan Section A · Page 5 SUA to feature variety Semester programs to include monkey, experimental films By Marcelo Vilela mvilela@kansan.com Kansan staff writer Monkeys, Asian artists and porn stars. This strange combination is only part of Student Union Activities movie series. SUA will have special programs imental movies week, an Asian movies week and even a monkey movies week during the semester SUA movie prices are $2.50 for 7 and 9:30 p.m. showings and $3 for midnight showings. "We spent almost $2,000 per week for movies this semester," said Ana Calderon, Shawne junior and feature-films coordinator. said. The rental price for a movie such as Booie Nights is about $400. Much of the money SUA spends pays for the movie rentals, Calderon Calderon said the movie committees had about $16,000 and decided to spend it all instead of putting last semester's left-over money in a reserve account. Brett Generaux, Kansas City, Ken. senior, and spectrum-films "We tried to get movies that made money and have chances to get Oscar nominations," Calderon said. "However, they're more expensive. The selection is larger this semester and includes a broader spectrum," she said. "I'm thrilled about the new movie season. We're showing a lot of films people don't get the opportunity to see on the big screen," he said. Generaux referred to films such as Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory and Freaks. This week, SUA is having the Extravaganza Week for Kevin Smith, director of Mall Rats and the low-budget hit Chasing Amy. COMING ATTRACTIONS February: The Full Monty he but wonty A Shadow of a Doubt Everyone Says I Love You Willy Wonka and the Chocolate My Best Friend's Wedding In the Company of Men The Trial Institute Benjaminmenta Rosewood Cool Hand Luke Gatacca Starship Troopers March: Rate It X Siren Spirits Orlando La Dolce Vita Gummo Boogie Nights Planet of the Apes King Kong Every Which Way But Loose all selections are subject to change Department boosts radio power By Laura Roddy Kansan staff writer The University of Kansas Department of Public Safety is in the midst of an 18-month effort to update its technology and its communication capabilities. The department began updating its technology after difficulties with interference on its radio frequency. Keary said. Sgt. Chris Keary of the KU police department said the noise tended to be worst during summer. He said the department's scanners even had picked up noise from a Canadian pager company. The KU police never had a problem because of the radio interference, but it was bothersome. Liz Phillips, assistant director of public safety, said the difficulties did not hinder the KU police officers' activities. "We were just lucky nothing happened," Phillips said. The police department has moved to an 800 frequency, similar to the frequency on which cellular phones operate, Keary said. To make the switch, the department began purchasing the portable and mobile radios needed for the new frequency during late 1996. By July 1997, the department had purchased the remainder of the radios needed to make the system fully operational, Keary said. Phillips said the department needed next to find an additional campus site for an antenna and transmitter. She said the antenna and transmitter would serve other Douglas County departments. The current tower, which still will be used, is located six miles west of Lawrence near Highway 40. 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