University Daily Kansan / Monday, Aug. 28, 1989
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Chinese students determined to see change
By Steve Buckner Kansan staff writer
They aren't well organized, but they have purpose.
They are sobered by the recent past, but hopeful for the future.
They talk quietly, but their words speak volumes and the whole world is listening to what they have to say.
They are the Chinese Student Committee of the University of Kansas, a newly formed group of Chinese students whose intent is to keep the suppressed pro-democracy movement alive in their homeland and an awareness of their struggle in the minds of U.S. citizens through the auspices of U.S. universities.
"We are fighting for democracy and human rights," said Deng Yanpei, Shenyang, China, graduate student and president of the CSC. "We want to let the American people know what is happening."
The CSC evolved after the massacre of pro-democracy demonstrators by troops of the People's Liberation Army on June 3 and 4 in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Deng said he went to Chicago shortly after the crisis to protest and meet other Chinese counterparts in the country. However, at that time, the students could not agree on what future action to take, he said.
But Deng and Yu Xuejian, Beijing graduate student, return to Chi-
cage in late July for the First Congress of Chinese Students. In attendance were two voting delegates from each of 188 participating universities and another 200 non-voting students, Deng said. This time the students were pleased with the results.
Deng said that the spirit of the delegates was improved from that of the first trip to Chicago and that the would become an annual event.
"We compromised and united together," Deng said. "We're trying to meet everybody's needs."
Yu said, "We went there without a concrete idea of the Congress and how far we could go. The purpose of
the whole meeting was to pull all students together and unify efforts for the pro-democracy movement."
Chinese students from Kansas State University and the University of Kansas Medical Center were unable to attend the Congress, Deng said. Therefore, the CSC is coordinating information from the Congress to interested Chinese students on those campuses, he said.
"The students in Kansas are not very organized," Yu said. "We're mad, you'll hunten." It's a very loose and ambiguous thing happens, we get together."
Deng said the group is planning a Sept. 16 concert in the Kansas Union to mark the 100-day period since the
Tianannen Square massacre. Similar concerts might be performed on campuses throughout the country, Yu said.
Zhou Xiaofang, Beijing senior and the CSC secretary, said, "Most students will help, but asking them to join is difficult. It is hard to find a job here. After graduation we may have to go back. So we get a lot of help, but not many members."
Zhou was one of several CSC members who sold T-shirts for the group in front of the Union during enrollment. He said the group sold almost 200 shirts and that he received positive feedback from most customers.
"Most students showed grief and said they supported you and were
interested in what you're doing," he said.
Zhou echoed Deng and Yu about the CSC's goals for more rights and freedoms in China. He emphasized that by the term "pro-democracy," the group did not mean a government and economy such as the United States.
"The social structure of China is not easy to change because it is based on property ownership," he said. "In America, most corporations are small and individual individuals. In China, family business is, but it's a small fraction of the GNP."
"In order to change the social structure, we would have to privatize company factories."
Poll ranks Lawrence a top city
By Jim Petterson
Kansan staff writer
Lawrence is gradually becoming one of the best places to live in the United States, according to a recent ranking by a national magazine.
Money magazine's September 1989 ranking of the nation's top 300 cities listed Lawrence at number 226. Lawrence topped two other Kansas cities. Wichita ranked 267 and Topeka ranked 282.
"We've got a high quality of life in Lawrence," said city commissioner Robert L. Walters. "Lawrence is a fine city. It's a very cosmopolitan city. We've got lots of activities, we've people and people have roots here. It has all that Lawrence can stand on its own merits."
Lawrence's rating improved from last year by moving from 256 to 226. Wichita fell 74 places from a ranking of 193 to 267. The only other Kansas city to be ranked, Topeka, lost 15 places, from 267 last year, to this year's slot at 282.
This year, subscribers cited availability of hospitals and doctors as the most important consideration, followed by a strong economy and the likelihood of housing appreciation.
Money determined the rankings by polling a sample of subscribers, whose median age was 41 and median household income was $42,500. Those polled were asked to rate their 10 most important considerations when choosing a place to live.
Karen Smith, of Stephens Real Estate, 2701 W. Sixth St., said Lawrence's housing situation was good and many people seemed to be moving here.
"I think Lawrence is the best city in Kansas," Smith said. "We've got the University and we're close to Topeka and Kansas City. There's a lot of new construction. The city is growing, and the houses are selling fast.
"People come here and move here from out of town and they don't ever leave."
In last year's poll, the number one concern was a low crime rate. That factor faded to number four in the new survey, followed by public transportation, schools, weather, leisure opportunities and arts.
According to the survey, the best place to live in America was Seattle. Danbury, Conn., last year's number one place to live, tell to number two. San Francisco, Denver and Nashua, N.H. rounded out the top five in that order.
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Alex Haml, Overland Park sophomore, takes a dip in the Chi Omega fountain. Hamil enjoyed one last fountain fling yesterday before classes resumed today.
Cool down
Wescoe cafeteria is sporting new look
By Cory Anderson Kansan staff writer
The science library and the parking garage were not the only improvements under way at the University of Kansas this summer. Wescos Terrace, the cafeteria in Wescos Hall, also got a face-lift.
"It's a lot more modern." Mary Deitchman, Prairie Village junior, said. "It's going to rival the Union as a hot spot."
Deitchman said she thought the terrace was much more attractive than it had been.
"It was too much like a cafeteria," she said. "Now it's more like an eating establishment."
That was the desired effect.
That was the desired effect.
Allen Wiechert, director of Facilities Planning, said the purpose of renovation was to upgrade the service, quality and efficiency of the cafeteria.
Jim Long, director of the Kansas and Burge Uniones, said $145,131 was spent for construction and $78,406 for new equipment. Long said the money came from the University of Kansas Memorial Corporation, which manned Kansas and Burge Unions. The cafeteria is extension of the Union food services.
Construction, which began in mid-
May, included enclosing the service area and installing new equipment such as freezers, sinks and work tables. It was completed in mid-August.
Diana Azar, Leewood junior, said she liked the caferafia, but said it was not her favorite.
"They could have done away with the tables." she said.
That is the next step. Long said this summer's construction was phase one of a two-phase operation. The next phase would include replacing the tables and chairs and possibly expanding the dining area.
Lisa Thomas, Ola graduate student, said she went to the cafeteria every day but didn't care for the new look.
"I don't like it," she said. "It feels institutionalized now. It has a different tone."
As a special introduction, all meals at the Terrace will be half price between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., Aug. 28 through Sept. 8. The cafeteria is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Thomas said she liked the openness and casual atmosphere of the cafeteria. "It's a place where you can relax."
"I suppose it's more convenient as far as food goes," she said, "but it's going to take a lot of getting used to."
Kansan staff writer
By Anita Meyer
Crosswalks installed
Students returning to live on Daisy Hill this fall should find crossing the street a little safer.
Student Senate, in its efforts to make campus safer, helped to facilitate the installation of two crosswalks this summer, one in front of Lewis Hall and one in front of Templein Hall, and plans to make further safety changes.
"What we've tried to do is work to improve entire areas," said Jeff Morris, Senate vice president and chairman of the CIO. "The drivers as well as the students."
He said further changes would include posting the current 30 mph speed limit or lowering the limit to 20 mph and posting the change.
"We might have more students getting more tickets because they're not going to be used to the new speed limit, but it should cut down on accidents." Morris said.
He said the Senate must gain Lawrence City Commission approval for the speed limit change because a city ordinance would dictate whether it could be changed.
"I've heard a lot of good comments about the crosswalks," she said. "The residents have been really cautious crossing the street since the accident last year. I want to think the need to be more aware of this issue."
Morris said he thought the most important issue might be educating drivers as well as Daisy Hill residents.
Christine Wachter, Lewis president and St. Louis, Mo., sophomore, said she was glad to see the cross in her face for a change in driver reaction.
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