University Daily Kansan / Wednesdav, August 31, 1988
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KUID food plan delayed
Meal account at Union to be ready by spring
By Daniel Niemi
Kansan staff writer
Students help to use their KUDs to pay for food at the Kansas Union caterace will have to wait until spring.
After new cash registers were purchased as part of the Union food service renovation last spring, Union officials predicted that student this week would be spending time using a KUBIT, subtract the cost of food items from the balance.
James Long, director of the Union, said that the Union renovation was receiving priority, and that the program was still being developed.
"Our priority throughout this has been to complete the renovation, which is entering the last phases now," Long said. "The first thing we
needed to do was purchase the hardware and get a whole program designed, and that's taken a little longer than we wanted it to.
Long said that the Union renovation should be completed in January and that the new account system should be on line this spring.
Once the system is in place, students will be able to deposit money in a Union account and then use their KUIDs to make charges at Union Service against the account, he said. Bill Gates of NCR Corp., the company that sold the cash registers to KU, said a computer program for the new cafeteria system had been completed. However, Long said the technical aspects were only one side of the system.
"The system is progressing at the point we expected in relation to renovation. As far as us promising a deal, we are delivering, that's not true." Long said.
"We have to develop an accounting program and a program that shows the students how the system works." Long said.
Long said the system would be that of the United States, but that in the future it may be able to use the system to buy books and perhaps even tickets from train stations.
He said a promotional campaign would be planned to explain every aspect of the system, such as how IDs would be used, how students could deposit money in an account and how students could obtain hard copies of their transactions.
Light play has deep meaning
By Barbara . Joseph
By Barbara Joseph Kansan staff writer
Stark simplicit contrasts with a deep message in "A Man For All Seasons," which Lawrence's new theater company, TheatreCentral, premiered last night at the Lawrence Arts Center, Ninth and Vermont.
Review
"First" men will disclaim their hearts," cried out a tormented Sir Thomas More, played by Gary Logan. "Then they will have no
"A Man For All Seasons", written by Robert Bolt, is a play about being true to one's conscience, even if it doesn't. The book and the audience laugh frequently.
Logan, true to the part, was both impudent and compelling. Against the stark setting of a canopy of salicolt, a white drop and a few tables and chairs. More's pain is an emotion-provoking contrast.
His performance was rivaled by his performance played The Common Man, Parker brought to earth More's flowy speeches, taking plainly to the audi-
It was Parker who updated the audience on what had happened in the intervening years between scenes. After More's execution, he
asked them if they were still breathing.
Where More expounded on the growing trend to one's conscience, even a Parker told the audience, "It's not difficult to keep alive. Friends just need to know."
Parker moved from being More's attendant to his executor. He consistently tried to make a back, in deep decisions and deep selections. Both subtraits.
One KU alumnus and two KU students took part in the play and the theater company's debut.
Timothy Hutchings, who earned his bachelor's degree in theater from Yale and then went to Rich, a man whose only loyalty was to power. Rebecca from More's.
"I love playing that power-hungry, slazy person," Huthings said after the play. "Those are the best roles. You can do anything with them you want."
Hutchings, who works as an actor and watts tables in Kansas City, Mo., said the challenge of the past is to find a new world of Henry VIII and try to discover the fears one might have when living in the midst of political turmoil.
"It was a fearful time and Rich was a fearful man," Hutchings said. Hutchings said he was estatic.
when he got the call for the part because the opportunity to act in a play with such a timeless message, you can never know what matter happens to the flesh, if you remain true to your beliefs you will always rise above your troubles.
Hopkins, a theater major, played William Roper, more M's daughter's play. When he was Roper was a man who was full of himself, but vacillated in his beliefs. He repeatedly sparred with More. Nobody never arriving at substance of chance.
The play is Kansas City, Mo. sophomore JE hopkins' first equity show. Actors' Equity Professional Theatre is a union for actors.
Hopkins said the biggest challenge for him was to keep the role spontaneous. It was a difficult role to play, but Hopkins played the part adroitely.
The play was Bart Petty's first performance. The junior majoring in theater, played the Spanish ambassador's attendant. The part was small and the dialogue was humorous.
Performances by Allan Boardman as Thomas Cromwell, Ian Demas as Sigor Chapys, the Spanish ambassador, and Robert Albright as King Henry VIII were powerful and well done.
Sculpture fascinates onlookers
By David Stewart Kansan staff writer
Eric has been standing on his hands and attracting attention.
Kansan staff writer
His full name is "Eric, Eros and Logos," and he's a sculpture on display this year in Nunemaker program. He's also a program, located on Eagle Road.
Sharon Brehm, director of the honors program, said Numerakeman "has never been on display, but 'Eric. Eros and Logos' have been getting the most
Alan Hockersmith, Fairway senior, crafted the 15-foot, six-inch cardboard sculpture. The piece is mounted on a three-legged mirror. The lower part of the sculpture is covered with white symbols that slowly dissolve as it cools.
"Students drop in saying,
'Where's the handstand?' " she said.
Randy Dubnick, assistant director of the honors program, offered a reason for the sculpture's popularity.
"It fits the spirit of the building." Dubnick said.
Dubnick described Nunemaker as a place where students came to study, talk or even eat pizza.
It is the similar playful play in the sculpture that conspired Dubu. The sculpture is pieces of student art that Nunenmaker will display this year, she
"To me, it looks as if this person has jumped off the balcony and is doing acrobatics." Dubnick said.
Hockersmith, who took six months to build 'Eric, Eros and Logos,' said he viewed the sculpture more seriously.
Hockersmith said the sculpture represented his older brother Eric. "Bros," who is the Greek god of love, and "Logos," which means "reason," symbolize Eric's inner self. Hockersmith said.
"He has a tension between strictness and pushing beyond to cut loose." Hockersmith said.
Eric is also a gymnast, which accounts for the unique handstand pose of the sculpture, Hockersmith said.
Hockersmith said that having
Man Hockersmith, Fairway senior, stands next to his sculpture littered Eros. Eros and Loos.
Paula D. HofakeriKANSAN
the sculpture displayed in Nune-
maker was an honor. The sculpture
was moved into the building in
May and will remain until next
After the sculpture's time in the building is over. Hockersmith said he would like to cast it in bronze.
"Casting it would be a major step," he said.
Until then, Hockersmith said he had a commission to do a sculpture for St. Michael's Episcopal Church in independence in Kansas City, Ms.
"I might do a bronze piece."
Response to new finals schedule mixed
This year, KU's final exam period ends only two days before Christmas
Kansan staff writer
By James Farquhar Kaneo staff writer
When relatives in distant cities are sipping egg nog three days before Christmas, many kUKI have the same reaction.
Students often are surprised to learn that Friday, Dec. 23, is the last day of final week this semester. It is true, Monday, Dec. 12, is the last day of school, Tuesday, Dec. 13, is the last day of final week and the last day of final week is Friday, Dec. 23.
James Drury, a political science professor who was chairman of the University Calendar Committee at the time the decision was made, said the final decision about the scholastic calendar was a compromise between those who want a long break and those who want a long winter break.
Drury said that the classes one week before the three-day Labor Day weekend often were not prepared.
Teachers might be required to complete grading by Tuesday, Dec. 27, although a final decision has not been made. Teachers might be forced to spend the holiday grading exams.
"Many people want school to start after Labor Day," Drury said. "All teachers can do is hand out a syllabus. They can't really get down to business."
However, some faculty members and students would rather have extra time during winter break.
Dung Trei, Wichita junior, said that it was hard to treat, when the holidays were only a few days away.
Phil Wedge, a lecturer for the English department, said he expected his students, who will
have finals Dec. 22, to request an early examination. Wedge said he planned to refuse the requests.
"To make it fair, I would have to make up different tests," he said. "And there no way to assume the tests would be equal in difficulty." He added that some students to finish early, while others did not.
The school calendar, which shortens the winter break by a week, is even rougher on teachers.
Teachers might be required to complete grading by Tuesday, Dec. 27, although a final decision has not been made. Teachers might be forced to spend the holiday grading exams.
Though the fall schedule starts a week later, the spring semester has not changed.
Again, Drury said, the decision reflects the desire for a longer summer break.
The Board of Regents set college semesters at 80 days, including final week. Another Semester's school, KState, opted to begin school on Monday December 16 and ended on Friday the state's final Dec. 15, one week earlier than KU.
Opening day headcount enrollment for Lawrence, off campus programs and the University of Kansas Medical Center was 26,719, which is 94%
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After substantial increases during the last two years, KU enrollment may have stabilized, rising only 0.3 percent for Fall 1988, according to figures released yesterday by the Office of University Relations.
In 1897, first day enrollment jumped 3.4 percent, and in 1896 the increase was 4.4 percent.
Fall enrollment stable ACT average up again
The average ACT score for incoming freshman improved slightly, from 21.9 to 22.1.
STORY IDEA?
By Jay A. Cohen Kansan staff writer
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W. Wes Williams, dean of educational services, said that the ACI averages had improved was more than the amount of the increase.
Previously, a 2.0 GPA was the only requirement, Williams said.
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However, Williams said higher standards for out-of-state students may have helped the ACT average of college seniors must have at least a 2.5 grade point average, or an ACT score of 23 or higher, or the student must meet the Kansas Board of Regents recommendations for high school preparation.
SCHUMM FOODS
Application deadlines for in-state and out-of-state students may have been a factor in the stabilization of enrollment.
The number of National Merit Scholars enrolling at KU also increased to 40, up from 34 in 1987 and 32 in 1986.
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According to Student Profile 1986-87, prepared by the Division of Student Affairs, 1988 is the third straight CT score averages have increased
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"It shows we're moving in the right