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Monday, August 29, 1988 / University Daily Kansan
COUNTRY CLUB WEEK
HAWK
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Amm Gardner, 1975 KU graduate,
lived in a scholarship hall during her
days at KU and said the hall had a big
party at the end of the week.
"I think all the dorms had quite a few parties. If there weren't planned parties, you could always go to the bars," Gardner said.
The University then did not have much programming for freshmen. Besides enrollment, fee payment and faculty payments, there was during Country Club week.
"I was completely confused about what classes I was going to take. Freshmen just hit the campus cold," Gardner said.
Getting a cold brew is no longer an easy thing at Country Club week. As of July 1, 1983, state law prohibits alcohol on college campuses.
that ban sparked the establishment. Haan (1985) it was announced the week before, began by University officials who wanted to discourage illegal drinking
Above: Ken Hodes, Overland Park senior, takes a breathyater test at the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, 1918 Stewart Ave., last week. Who driving to the party was required to take the test before leaving.
"It is a great time to provide activities for new students, primarily freshmen. The evening programs involve students in University community life," said Sally Bryant, director of new student orientation.
Left: Hundreds of students gather in the parking lot behind the Phi Kappa Pi house for a party.
Programs like Traditions Night, Meet-a-Professor Night and the Beach and the Boutique are geared toward children. School Bryant said she thought that Hiwk Week activities provided a hands-on introduction to undergraded or those who do not drink
"We have not heard complaints because there is no alcohol involved in Hawk Week. The emphasis is on education. We have a wellness aspect and a total view of obeying rules and taking care of oneself," she said.
Some students, however, will continue to avoid activities not related with alcohol. Jim Schmaekeade. Lawrence graduate student, said that some students would not be caught死 at Hawk week activities
because no alcohol is available
In addition to moving into residence halls and paying fees, today's KU students say that this week is a challenge. In the past, their systems before classes start
"All the fraternity guys are banging on doors and handing out flyers," said Jennifer Mueller, Deerfield, Little sister. Small parties predominate the nightlife for many freshmen women.
Greek life was busy during this time for Tricla Nobile, Mission Vista, Calif., sophomore. A Kappa Kappa Beta was busy with pledges, she was busy with pledges.
"We have block parties, go to Clinton Lake, do things with other houses." Niblo said.
houses. Nibo said,
But when she was a freshman, she
whether a student lives in a greek house or residence hall, first week scenes are familiar.
Students living in residence halls organize their rooms. Steve Baalman, Grinnell sophomore, said that he spent the days working on his room in McCollum Hall and the boys' playing and drinking classes.
"I got to meet people and learn about the school. I learned one of the football game songs," Niblo said.
Apartment life is a bit rough.
Students must go grocery shopping,
get utilities turned on, sign leases
and move in furniture.
attended Hawk Week activities and said she found them helpful.
Mike Owens, an Overland Park senior who moved into Park 25 Apart
ments this semester, had a hectic life last week.
"Years ago, we used to have quite a problem with the drinking and the revenge caused by people coming back to school." he said.
Life for the police is hectic, too.
"I have been turning on the water, turning on the gas and turning on the electricity. I had to go to grocery shopping. You have to go out and buy sugar and stuff like that. Then you get home and realize that you don't have any pots and pans. It's such a drag getting set up." Owens said.
"Yeah, it's a busy time for us, so we cut down on vacation time," said George T. Wheeler, administrative sergeant at the Lawnward Police Station.
"We can control all the licensed establishments. We do more bar checks during Country Club week." Wheeler said.
He remembers masses of drunken
Police can arrest underaged drinkers and owners of establishments who sell drinks to minors. Unless a police officer knows how to go to a fraternity or a private party.
Some fraternities use to block of Stewart Avenue and throw parties, he said. They have not done so later. They still drink and drinking are the cost involved.
students in large outdoor parties.
However, since the drinking age was increased to 21, "they simply don't have the numbers they used to"
Wheeler also said that the crime in Lawrence, especially theft,
increased during Country Club week. But alcohol-related disturbance calls are fewer than in previous years and longer-lasting of KU Police Department.
"We used to have a lot of planned parties," said Longaker. "Up to 12,000 people would dance and drink in the Burge Union Park lot."
Alcohol retailers, however, still are reaping increased profits during Country Club week. John Webb, owner of Webb's Fine Wines, said that his business had been busier this year than ever before.
"We have been unbelievably busy this week. We have done a lot of kg business." Webb said, "I am not sure when we are going to get some rest, but it will slow down once classes start."
K. U. Students Sports Tickets Distribution
Please note: You may pick up your Sports Combo Ticket only.
Where: East lobby Allen Field House
Dates: See schedule below
Time: 8:30-5:00
Bring: K.U.ID with Fall 1988 Fee Sticker Spouse Ticket-Please bring proof of marriage.
SCHEDULE
If your last name begins with the letter:
F-K Wednesday, Aug. 31st 8:30-5:00
A-E Tuesday, Aug. 30th 8:30-5:00
L-R Thursday, Sept. 1st 8:30-5:00
S-Z Friday, Sept. 2nd 8:30-5:00
If you miss your assigned date you have from Sept. 5th until Oct.1st to pick your ticket up at Allen Field House
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