8 Tuesday August 24.1993 UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN --- STUDENT SEMESTER SALE STARTS AUGUST 16 $ ^{th} $ 1993 1-MONTH ...25⁰⁰ 1 - SEMESTER...8480 6 - MONTH ...116 $^{60}$* 1 - SEMESTER (WOMEN) ... $ 53^{00} $ - THIS OFFER ENDS OCTOBER $1^{st}$ TELL YOUR FRIENDS! JUNKYARD'S JYM 1410 KASOLD • 842-4966 SOON TO BE LAWRENCE ATHLETIC CLUB Fiske guide gives KU high marks By Sara Bennett Kansan staff writer Students at the University of Kansas can now be content that the college they picked to attend earned one of the highest marks by America's most respected college guide. The University received a rating of four stars out of a possible five by the 1994 Fiske Guide to Colleges in all categories, including academics, social activities and quality of life. Only seven state universities earned higher marks than KU. "We are very proud of the University of Kansas and what it represents," he said. "The Fiske ranking underscores the exceptional value of the educational experience here." The recognition reinforces KU's excellent reputation, said Chancellor Gene Budig. The Fiske guide is edited by former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske. KU is the only Kansas college rated in the guide. KU ranked higher than any other Big Eight university in academics, according to the guide, which reviews, in its opinion, 300 of the nation's best and most interesting schools. The guide noted the University's recently completed fund-raising drive, which drew $285 million, and said that KU was improving academically every year. "Kansas has been fighting the battle against academic mediocrity for years and is now seeing the payoff." "This big public university can compete with more expensive Eastern schools in a myriad of things — excellent faculty, strength in a variety of disciplines, school spirit, even the ubiquitous campus parking shortage." Fiske praised KU's social atmosphere, honors program, professional schools and the bus system. the guide said. But the guide reserved special honors for KU's scenic landscape. "The real beauty of the campus be in the landscape, and anyone with a knee-jerk regional prejudice against the Midwestern countryside (no, it's not all flat and colorless) should visit Kansas in the fall to witness breathtaking foliage," the guide said. "I'm delighted that the Fiske guide recognizes the quality we have here," said David Shulenburger, vice chancellor for academic affairs. KU's Fiske ranking attracted quality students to the University while keeping Kansas students from going out-of-state. Shulenburger said. "This makes us more visible to excellent students nationwide, and it helps the state hold onto some of its best students," he said. Fiske's praise is nothing new to the students who know KU best. Jennifer Whang, Overland Park senior, said KU's journalism school and college atmosphere attracted her to the University. "It's very scenic" she said. Lawrence is very cultural, and KU has great sports." Andrew Mitchell, Lawrence junior, is treated by KU police Sgt. Mark Witt and Officer Rick Johnson after being struck by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle behind the Kansas Union. Student on bicycle collides with truck Kansan staff report A student was injured yesterday morning when his bicycle wasstruck by a pickup truck. Andrew Mitchell, Lawrence junior, was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital by the Douglas County ambulance service. He was admitted with a broken leg and was listed in fair condition last night. Mitchell was riding his bicycle northbound on Mississippi Street as Richard Ice was turning into the loading dock area behind the Kansas Union in a GMC pickup truck, according to KU police reports. The report said Mitchell hit the side of Ice's truck and was thrown off the bicycle. Ice was cited for making an illegal left-hand turn, according to police records. Lawanna Huslig, a KU Bookstore employee, was outside the Union when the accident occurred and said she helped Mitchell stay calm until the ambulance arrived. "I heard the crash and saw the bike fly," she said. "Then I just responded the way I was trained to do." Huslig has been in the Army Reserves for 2/12 years, where she has received training as an emergency medical technician. Simple precautions could keep students safe By Scott J. Anderson Kansan staff writer ommend that you take it with you.' As students return to campus, the KU police department is gearing up for another possible semester of unlocked doors, unattended backpacks and unescorted students walking at night. Rozmirek said textbooks were a favorite target for thieves because they could be resold easily. But if students took a few simple precautions, the gearing up may become unnecessary, said KU police Sgt. Rose Rozmiarek. The first precaution students could take is to not leave belongings unattended at any time. night. Rozmiarek said. Another area Rozmiarek stressed was protecting property in residence hall rooms. She said students should lock their doors whenever they leave their rooms, even if they are just going down the hall to talk to a friend. "The most common reports we get are regarding unattended property — bags left lying around." Rozmiarek said. "For anytime you are going to be gone and your property will be out of sight, we rec- "They think of it like their bedroom, but it's really more like your apartment — you have to secure it," she said. "Once you lock it, double check it to make sure it latches." She also said students should lock their car doors and keep valuables in the trunk or glove box. Students should take precautions regarding their personal safety, especially if they are on campus at She also said students should avoid taking shortcuts across campus, because the regular routes are the ones that are well-lighted. In addition, officers patrol regularly traveled routes more often at night. "If you're going to the library at night to study, see if a group of people from your hall want to go with you," she said. Rozmiarek said that while she liked to remind students of safety tips at the beginning of the school year, she would like students to make personal safety part of their daily routine. "We want students to do these things on a continuous basis, not just now that we've mentioned it," she said. "We want students to keep safety in mind throughout the year." 1403 W. 23RD ST. 842-7173 Stay Streetsmart, Shop Streetside! 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