THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOL.102.NO.91
(USPS 650-640)
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1993
Elections to keep coalitions
By Will Lewis
By Will Lewis Kansan staff writer
The Student Senate Elections Commission last night voted against creating a nonpartisan ballot which would prohibit coalition affiliations to appear next to candidate's names on Senate ballots.
The commission voted 6-1 against the proposal.
"I just think the proposal gives an independent senator some sort of alternative," said Diane King, a nonvoting commissioner on the commission. "The individual
Prior to the vote, the commission held a hearing for opponents of the proposal, which aimed at giving independent candidates a fair opportunity in the elections.
needs to be emphasized."
She said that the proposal was not intended to do away with coalitions.
Brad Garlinghouse, student body president, said he did not think the proposal provided the best answer to making Senate elections more fair.
"I think they had the right intentions, but they're going about it the wrong way," he said. "Rather than fixing the problem, I think they're going to make it worse."
Garlinghouse said a nonpartisan ballot would eliminate coalitions.
At the hour-long hearing, five students voiced their opinions on the issue.
Lance Wright, student body vice president, said the proposal would weaken the coalition system, which is effective in winning votes for candidates.
"If there is some association simply by the name of the coalition, that's the advantage of it," he said. "That's what you worked for."
He also said that the fun and camaraderie of running for Student Senate would disappear.
Tim Dawson, who will run for vice president in the April elections, said coalitions helped candidates financially.
"For me, the coalition lifted an economic burden for me," Dwinson said. "We pool a bunch of people together, and we throw in a little bit of money together, and we get our word out.
"By taking that away, you're going to put emphasis on students who might have a lot of money and can put their word out better than students that don't have a lot of money."
Afterward, members of the commission voted 6-1 against the proposal.
Chris Bailey, commission co-chairperson, said the issue would not be dropped for future commission members.
Daron J. Bennett / KANSAN
Fanfare
for the second time in three days, Jayhawk basketball fans had something to cheer about last night. The Jayhaws, who dropped to third in the Associated Press poll this week, took an early lead against rival Missouri and held on to finish with a 86-69 victory. Four Kansas players scored in double digits. See related story, *Page 7*.
Security staff beefs up for game
Fans wait in lines for hours to see interstate rivalry
By Jess DeHaven
By Jess Denhaver Kansan staff writer
An onnur of students pressed against the front doors of Allen Field House two hours before last night the Kansas-Missouri game. Inside, officials hurried to mobilize a vital unit in the field house — the security staff.
Easily identified by their bright pink coats, the staff that keeps the field house safe for Jayhawk fans stand at the doors and circulate throughout the stadium assisting anyone in need.
The security force of the field house comes from Manpower Temporary Services.
Mark Rau, area manager for Mampower, said that 42 people, eight to 10 of whom were KU students, worked securi-
tay at each game. Additional support comes from a staff of about 54 volunteer ushers and 20 to 25 KU police and Douglas County sheriff and highway patrol officers.
Rau said that the security people sometimes had problems with fans, but that they rarely were as serious as what happened last week with Joe Zielinski, the former Captain Jayhawk.
"There are times when we run across students who have had a little too much to drink before the game," he said. "People can get stubborn, but we usually keep it under control."
Although fans at the field house were out of control sometimes, Rausid, security were rarely in situations where they felt in danger or frightened.
"Ninety-nine percent of the fans are great to be around," Rau said. "Most of the problems we have now concern students who try to use invalid KUDs."
"It's a good second income for a lot of people," Rau said. "Also, they really do enjoy working with the students."
Rau said the security people had various reasons for working the games.
Kay Sanders, Manpower employee, said she worked at the field house because she enioved it.
"It's fun," she said. "We give them hell, and they give us hell, but if they don't cuss we really have no problems."
Although the security staff operates primarily to ensure the safety of the fans, students had mixed feelings about the way the employees do their jobs.
Wayne Zachary, another Manpower employee, agreed with Sanders and said that working the games held an added bonus: "We also get to go to all the games."
Chad Caruso, Phoenix, Ariz. freshman,
said that he shared some of Spadaro's feelings but that he also sympathized with the security people.
"It's crazy," said Michael Spadaro, Woodbridge, Conn., junior. "The security is a little rough.
"They're getting mad because people are pushing, but there's not a whole lot we can do about that."
Checking KUID's at the door of Allen Field House, Rosalie Fulks, Lawrence resident, works security for the Kansas-Missouri game.
Residents give city high marks for its services
By Todd Selfert
Kansan staff writer
From street repairs to trash collection to Lawrence police department activities, Lawrence citizens seem pleased with city services.
That was the finding of a telephone survey conducted by the department of public administration and the Institute for Public Policy and Business Research at the University of Kansas.
"I think the findings reinforce some of the positives about the services the city offers," said Steven Maynard-Moody, associate professor of public administration. "I think it shows that the city is doing a real good job."
Students in Maynard-Moody's graduate level quantitative methods class randomly called 328 households from Oct. 30 to Nov. 13. They asked each person to rate city services on a scale of one to five, with one meaning very bad and five meaning very good. More than 40 percent of those interviewed were students.
According to the survey, citizens rated trash collection, fire protection and parks as good. Art and cultural activities also were rated favorably.
Respondents gave the Lawrence police department high marks for officers' trustworthiness, professionalism and respectfulness.
"I think it's great that citizens have confidence in the police and see our officers as impartial," he said. "The basis of our business is to work in conflict so it feels good that the people saw us as fair."
Lawrence police Sgt. Mark Warren said the department was pleased with the survey's findings.
Despite the high overall ratings, some city services received lower marks.
Public transportation was the lowest-rated city service with an average rating of less than three. The city also got low marks for employment and business opportunities.
City Commissioner Shirley Martin-Smith said the commission needed to examine the survey's findings.
The commission will receive the report tonight at its weekly meeting.
"We could pat ourselves on the back and walk away," she said. "But I saw room for improvement in some areas, particularly in business-related areas."
Martin-Smith said she hoped the commission would follow the survey's recommendation and send the findings to the Center for Survey Comparisons in Boulder, Colo.
The center would examine the data and compare Lawrence with other cities and national standards.
"It will be interesting to see how our city compares with others its size," she said.
Survey findings
Besides rating city services, a study conducted for the city of Lawrence by KU's department of public administration and Institute for Public Policy and Business Research also found:
40 percent of Lawrence residents over age 18 are college students.
89 percent of residents are white
23 percent of Lawrence residents have college degrees
10 percent of residents were born in Lawrence
47 percent of residents came to Lawrence because of school
69 percent of men and 30 percent of women feel safe walking alone at night
women outnumber men 58 percent to 42 percent
the average household income was $35,400 per year
69. 4 percent of white residents think the police department is doing a good job
£5.2 percent of non-white residents think the police department is doing a good job
53 percent think traffic enforcement is done well.
All this fuss about a Pennsylvania groundhog named Phil
The 1993 Photojournalism Conference is this weekend at the Spencer Museum of Art. It is open to the public and features an exhibition of the work of the photo agency Contact Press Images.
Fine photos
See story. Page 5.
By Ben Grove Kansas staff writer
Kansan staff writer
Jeff Francis knows half the legend of the groundhog.
"If he sees his shadow he gets scared and goes back in."
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After that, Francis, like many others, is a little hazy on the integrity of the fragrance of Yves Censures.
"If theops his head out, and he does see his shadow. no,
if he doesn't see his shadow, we'll have a shorter spring."
Francis said "It's about three weeks. I think I don't know."
The traditional Grounddog Day legend holds that if Phil, a Punxsutawney, Pa., grounddog, sees his shadow today, six more weeks of winter are ahead.
"I thought that if he saw his shadow, it meant good agriculture," said Jeremy Shoeng, Leawood junior.
But interpretations vary
Greg Hackney, Overland Park freshman, said, "If thee see his shadow, there's going to be lots of snow. I think it's a great tradition, but it has no scientific bearing whatsoever."
Others agree that Phil is not much of a meteorologist.
"How does he predict the weather for Lawrence or California or somewhere?" said Trey Wiley, Lawrence senior.
"It's not like May Day when at least you put flowers on someone's doorstep. It's about checking to see if a rodent comes out of a hole."
But if that's all Groundhog Day is, why does Phil get his own day?
"I think it's just a traditional thing to take up space at the end of a newscast," said Tom Hubert, Mount Prospect, Ill., junior.
"It's probably the least significant holiday of all," said Jennifer Gottlob, Arkansas City freshman. "It's just another day with a name. I've never even seen a grounddog."
Of course, Gottlob is not from Punxsutawney, Pa. Plenty of folks there have seen a groundhog, and there is some question as to whether Phil appreciates the attraction.
Other students said Groundhog Day was not quite as special as, say, Christmas. Or their birthday.
"I'm sure the groundhog thinks, 'Leave me alone, man,' said Travis Rains. Sahina freshman.
Telly Gilbert, Salma freshman, said Groundbord Day was a bedroom after Super Bowl Sunday. But he appreciates
Groundhog Day: Behind the shadow
"How would you like it," he said, "if someone woke you up at three in the morning?"
Since ancient times, people
Kanaan staff writer James Reece contributed to this story.
since ancient times, people have looked on the day halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox of the coming spring weather.
The ancient Celts called it ibmolog,
or "sheep's milk," and expected an
early spring if the weather was bad.
The Christians turned the Celts' imbolog to Candelas, a feast day in honor of Jesus' presentation at the temple.
17-th century Germans brought to Pennsylvania the old tradition of observing bishop on Feb. 2, transferring it to the groundhog.
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In fabled Puxetstuayenne, Pa., a groundling called Phil has become an international celebrity, looked to every year for a forecast.
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