UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Monday, February 22, 1993
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Engineers pop balloons
KU Expo introduces students to field
By Terrilyn McCormick
Kansan staff writer
For most students, the only thing needed to play a balloon is a stick pin.
But for some engineering students it requires levers, motors and pulleys. Sometimes that does not even work.
At the Engineering Expo on Friday, only one of five groups competing in the National Rube Goldberg balloon-popping contest actually popped the balloon. The objective of the contest is to build a machine that requires several steps to carry out a simple operation, such as popping a balloon.
David Smart, Merriam junior, and Robynn Evert, Stone Mountain, Ga., junior, won the $500 award with "Jay
hawk Spirit," a mechanical device that used battery power, a mechanical lever and a siphon to pop a balloon.
The contest was judged on the overall effect, number of steps involved, creativity and bonus points for entertainment. Most importantly, the device had to pop the balloon.
"This is a good opportunity to show what kinds of things you can do with engineering," said Becky Swakus. St. Louis senior, Swakus, a mechanical engineering major, demonstrated a weight scale that measured weight using strain gauges.
Tom Mulinazzi, associate dean of engineering, said increased participation made this year's exposition better than past expos.
"I've come to the conclusion that we have turned a corner this year," he said. "In the past years, it has been more of an embarrassment instead of a service."
Also as part of the exposition, 92 female high school students attended the seventh annual Society of Women Engineers Engineering Day. The day included conversations with KU students, professors and professional engineers.
"Of course, we wanted to introduce the women to engineering and to KU," said Mary Plumb, director of women's engineering programs. "But we also wanted them to see that there are so many things they can do and to keep their options open."
Students observe Ramadan
Fasting is main part of Muslim celebration
By Ezra Wolfe Kansan staff writer
Kansan staff writer
For Muslims, fasting is more than just grumbling stomachs and aching insides. It is part of Ramadan, one of the main tenets of the Islamic religion.
Ramadan began yesterday, and some KU students celebrated the breaking of the first day's fast at the Muslim Student Association's house, 1300 Ohio St.
The observance lasts for 30 days. During that time, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and having sex. However, the fast is broken each night.
It is a very special month for Muslims.
We consciously submit to the will
of Allah," said Rashid Malik, vicepresident of the KU chapter of the Muslim Student's Association. Malik, Lawrence graduate student, said this meant not taking the mercy of Allah for granted.
For instance, Malik said if he closed his eyes and wondered what it was like to be blind, he would appreciate having vision more. It is the same way with food and drink. Not eating food also helps foster empathy toward the starving people.
Ramanad end with giving charity,
known as Zakat. The custom is to give
2.5 percent of personal savings. Then
there is Fitra, also charity. The
amount given is correlated to the
price of grains but is usually about $5,
Malik said.
Finally, there is a celebration known as Eidulfit, which celebrates the name of Allah.
The festive atmosphere for the celebration and the religious practices
involved in the observance of Ramadan bring the Muslim community together, Malik said. The traditional practice of Islam is to read the entire Koran, the holy book of the Muslims, during Ramadan
For college students, fasting makes the observance of Ramadan a bit trying, said Kelli Liber, Tonganoxie senior.
"It's hard to concentrate, and you get headaches, but you feel close to other Muslims you see on campus," Oliver said.
"It's embarrassing when your stomach grumbles," said Susan Lynn, Olathe graduate student.
When Ramadan occurs in the summer months, not drinking water can be uncomfortable. Malik said.
The holiday is moved back 10 days each year, in accordance with the lunar calendar This also allows Muslims across the world to experience the holiday during different seasons.
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