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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
KANSAS STATE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
TOPEKA KS 66612
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOL.104.NO.18
WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER15,1993
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Students saw dean as obstacle
Architecture head's resignation a needed change, some say
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By David Stewart
Kansan staff writer
A day after Max Lucas, dean of architecture and urban design, announced his intention to resign, some architecture students saw the move as an opportunity to correct some of the problems they said they thought existed under Lucas.
Eric Zabika, Wilmore, Ky. senior, said he thought Lucas' resignation would allow for greater change in the school.
"It will be a welcomed change." Zabilka said. "The dean's office wanted the status quo. He has a few specific ideas of what is appropriate and what is not appropriate."
Certain students have said that Lucas was resistant to dealing with issues in the school that they thought important, such as acquiring computer technology for student use.
The dean's office has been consistently unresponsive and unresourceful when it comes to
improving the facilities," Zabilka said.
Joe Stamberg, Olathe senior, agreed that changes had come slowly under Lucas.
"It's been like trying to move a mountain to get anything done in that school." Stamberg said.
anything done in that school. Stamberg said. Lucas said he thought students who had criticisms of his administration were in the minority among the 750 students in the school.
"I'll let the record for the school speak for itself." Lucas said. "The school has a very strong reputation nationally. We have a strong faculty. We have high admission standards by accepting only one out of six applicants. I'm very proud of the school."
Certain members of the student body and faculty said they thought Lucas did an effective job in maintaining high prestige for the school nationally and at the University.
"He's a natural administrator who knows how the administration works," said Wojciech Lesnikowski, distinguished professor of architecture. "He brought a lot of good things to this school."
oast coast. I go to work for Zabilka said Lucas needed to be commended for financing the school through hard economic times. "He does an exceptional job at promoting archithe tact that he's not an architect bothered me." Zabilka said. "Ultimately, I don't think he was qualified to be the dean of the school of architecture because he's not an architect."
"He does an exceptional job at promoting architecture and raising funds from alumni," he said.
However, some students shared the complaint that Lucas lacked the vision to run the school because he did not have a degree in architecture. Lucas expertise is in architectural engineering.
Perhaps because of his background, students said, Lucas did not interact with students on academic issues and activities, such as attending juries, where students' work is evaluated by the school's faculty.
Lucas said complaints about his interaction with students were uncommon. He said he made himself as accessible as he could as dean.
"I believe I have very good rapport with students," Lucas said. "I've made myself available. I consistently have students come in to talk to me."
The most prominent reason for Lucas' decision to resign may have been that he was dean for 13 years, the longest reign of any current dean in the University, said David Shulenburger, vice chancellor for academic affairs. The average tenure of a dean at the University is five years.
Matthew Edmonds, University City, Mo., senior, said he thought the change in the dean's office would bring improvement to the school.
"There's been a feeling that things in the administration had to change." Edmonds said. "I want the school to change for the better. Fortunately, because he is resigning, things will change for the better."
Scott Manning, co-director of LesBiGay Services of Kansas and Lawrence graduate student, speaks about intolerance to those at a candlelight vigil in front of Wescote Hall. About 80 people braved the cold last night to protest a recent court decision that separated a lesbian mother from her child.
Candlelight vigil protests discrimination
Bv Carlos Telada
Kansan staff writer
Therese Martin, Kansas City, Mo., sophomore, said she should have been studying for today's Asian art history test.
But attending last night's candlelight vigil on Wescoe Beach seemed more important, she sar
wescoe Beach seemed more important, she said. Despite a below-average temperature in the high 40s, about 80 people lined up along Jayhawk Boulevard last night to protest a decision in a Virginia court that separated a child from his lesbian mother on moral grounds. The gathering also protested the vandalism of the Jewish Community Center, 917 Highland Dr., which had anti-Semitic graffiti sprayed upon its walls Sept. 5.
somebody just like me had somebody take their children away from them," said Martin, a member of LesBiGay Services of Kansas. "That scares me."
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Scott Manning, Lawrence graduate student and
Ann Weick, dean of the social welfare administration and a member of an anti-racism group, Lawrence Alliance, told the gathering that the two issues were connected and represented a common thread of discrimination.
Ben Zinnerman, professor emeritus of social welfare, lit the candles at one end of the line with a handle that he said he was at the first services held at the new Holocaust Memorial in Washington, D.C., last April. He said he hoped he would never have a reason to use it in a protest again.
"That anyone can enforce the law with their own sense of morality is very frightening," he said.
never had to mention it. I'd rather keep it just as a memoir, perhaps in a museum, so people can say, What is that? What was wrong with those people?" he said.
co-director of the group, told the group before the candle lighting that the court decision affected all gay and lesbian students.
The group then stood single-file along Jayhawk Boulevard. They then began lighting the candles, starting and passing the flame from both ends of the line. They cupped their hands over the burning wicks to keep the cold breeze from extinguishing them.
This group here tonight is a wonderful reflection of the goals of the Alliance, she said. "If we're going to stand against racism and bigotry, we're going to have to stand together."
it's uscrimination here against gays and lesbians," she said. "I don't think this meeting is just for gays and lesbians. It's for fighting any sort of discrimination that exists."
Branka Gruber, Baijulakua, Bosnia, freshman, said that discrimination was the root of the problems in her country. Bosnia has been besieged by renewed ethnic strife in recent years.
While some passers-by showed support, others told the group to read the Bible.
Hispanic Heritage Month Activities
For Sept. 15 - 20
'EL GRITO DE DOLORES'
Celebrating the Independence Day of Mexico and the Central American Republics
Wednesday, Sept. 15
Kansas Union Ballroom
7:00- 10:00 p.m.
Proclamation given by Gov. Joan Finney
Friday, September 17
Capitol Rotunda, Topeka
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'Flamenco Performance by Zambra Gitana Monday, Sept. 20 Kansas Union
KANRAN
Flower Emblem
HALO to celebrate Hispanic heritage
Bv Donella Hearne
Kansan staff writer
One hundred eighty-three years ago today, Father Dolores called out to the lower classes of Mexico. His cry was for independence from Spanish oppression.
That first cry sparked a revolution that lasted 11 years and ended with a free Mexico.
Tonight at 7 at the Kansas Union Ballroom, the Hispanic-American Leadership Organization will begin celebrating the independence of Mexico and the Central American Republics with a re-enactment of the cry for independence.
The celebration begins Hispanic Heritage Month, which lasts until Oct. 15. Enrique Torres, assistant director of the Office of Minority Affairs, said Hispanic Heritage Month was meant to raise awareness of Hispanic culture in America. But he stressed that the events of the month were not only for Hispanics.
"It's not a Hispanic celebration, it's an American celebration," Torres said. "It's a celebration for everyone."
The theme HALO has chosen this year is "United by a Culture." Sandra Olivas, chair of Hispanic Heritage Month, said HALO wanted to especially dedicate the month to the memory of Cesar Chavez, former president of United Farmworkers of America who died last year.
Convas sand Chavez' dedication to the fight to reduce chemicals used in farming was admirable because he
did it out of concern for everyone.
"He was not fighting just for Hispanics," she said, "He was fighting for everyone. Everyone eats grapes and fruits. He fought so we could all have fruits and vegetables without harmful chemicals."
Chavez was the keynote speaker for Hispanic Heritage Month three years ago. It was the first time HALO organized events for the month.
"The people here at the University are the next leaders of the country." Olivas said. "If they're familiar with Hispanic culture, they will be able to work better with Hispanics."
Along the same lines, Olivas said she thought it was especially important for college students to learn more about Hispanic culture.
Octavio Hinojosa, president of HALO, said the purpose of this month's events is to provide students with more information about Hispanic culture.
"Hispanic culture is fast becoming an element in this country," Hojosja said. "Students need to learn more about it."
"The events this month are geared for people who haven't been exposed to as much Hispanic culture and for Hispanics to rediscover themselves."
The Associated Press
Regents member: Repair study needs financing
TOPEKA — A member of the Kansas Board of Regents said yesterday that the Legislature needed to come up with an alternative way of financing building construction in the state's university system, contending that the present method was inadequate.
"It's something that has to be addressed," Regent Frank Sabatini of Topeka told the Joint Committee on Building Construction.
Presently, the state imposes a 1.5 mill property tax levy statewide, with 1 mill going to the Regents' educational building fund and the rest going to state hospitals.
The net income for the educational building fund in the 1995 fiscal year is projected to be about $18.5 million,
write the capital improvement request for that year is expected to be about $35.1 million.
"The funding is inadequate for the size of the universities we have," Sabatin said. "We're just putting our heads in the sand if we don't look at it."
Warren Corman, interim executive director for the Regents, presented the committee with an outline for $292.5 million worth of projects, including $64 million in major remodeling, $123 million in new construction and $74.1 million in rehabilitation and repair.
"This is a staggering sum but it is something we have to deal with," Cornan said. "Every campus has a serious need for extensive remodeling, additions and some new construction."
Creative break
William Tuttle, professor of history and American studies, is taking the semester off—and he's busier than ever. He has a new book, "Daddy's Gone to War," and he is spending his days researching his next book.
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Case centered on the constitutionality of casino gambling
By Kathleen Stolle
When representatives for Attorney General Bob Stephan and Gov. Joan Finney face off before the Kansas Supreme Court today, Genevieve Scanlan plans to catch the action live.
Kansan staff writer
"It's something I've been following throughout the summer," said Scanlan, Belvue law student.
Oral arguments in the state's controversial Indian gambling issue will be broadcast live throughout the state today, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. KU students can watch the
proceedings at Frontier Room in the Burge Union. Seating, limited to 100, is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
"It's interesting because it's the AG fighting against the governor, and it's also an Indian issue," Scanlan said.
The case focuses on the constitutionality of gambling on American Indian reservations in Kansas. In 1866 Kansans voted to amend the state constitution to allow the state to own and operate a lottery. Two years later the federal Indian Gambling Regulatory Act was enacted. The act states that casino-type gambling is allowable on American Indian lands only if located in a state that permits that style of gambling.
Finney supports gambling on American Indian land and has clashed with the state legislature about the issue. Last spring the
The state argues that the amendment to the constitution allows only for a state-operated lottery, not casino gambling.
The governor maintains that the amendment allows state-operated casino-type gambling, and therefore, under the gaming act, American Indians should be allowed to operate the gambling as well.
However, Levy said that he thought Stephan's focus on the law of the Kansas Constitution was misdirected.
state senate passed a resolution requiring Stephan to file a lawsuit. The suit questions whether the amendment allows for casinotype gambling.
"This is an example of the three jurisdictions overlap," said Rick Levy, professor of law, referring to the federal, state and tribal jurisdictions.
"If they want to try to stop this, they're going to have to tackle the federal law itself," he said.
Levy said the attorney general could challenge the constitutionality of the regulatory act on the grounds that it interferes with the state's sovereignty.
Typically, the Supreme Court takes about four to six weeks to discuss a case and write opinions before filing a decision, according to the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration.
Mitch Ghodstinat, Pittsburg law student, said he thought the broadcast was a good idea.
"I think it's good for people to understand where the law comes from and how it's developed," he said. "People think it comes from attorneys."