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Smoking ban petition Coalition mans stations at local bars for petitioners to register to vote. PAGE 5
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New seats passed to fans A revamped seating plan will give basketball fans at Allen Fieldhouse a new view of the 'Hawks. PAGE 23
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Tired of grilling and swimming this summer? Throw a toga party with our guide. PAGE 26
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Union leader Burge dies
By Erik Johnson ejohnson@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
Burge, for whom the Burge Union was named, served as the University's union director from 1952 to 1982, transforming the Kansas Union from a dining hall into the school's first full service student union.
A devoted colleague and selfless friend of the University of Kansas for more than 30 years, Frank Burge died Saturday in his Lawrence home at age 83.
Burge will be remembered as a man who worked tirelessly to improve the social structure of the University with unwavering kindness and personal attention to all he met. Friends said he rarely forgot a face or name, and seemed to know everyone on campus. In turn, everyone seemed to know him.
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"That was just Frank's personality," said Gladys Burge, Frank's wife since 1947. "He was so hard working, lots of fun to be around and he loved the kids."
After earning a degree in commerce from the University of
Iowa in 1942, Burge enlisted in the Army and became a major. He led troops in France, Belgium and Germany before returning in 1946 to become assistant director of the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa.
In 1949, Burge received a call from Kansas Chancellor Franklin Murphy, who was in need of a union director.
"Dr. Murphy was very visionary," Burge told The Oread in 2000. "He knew
it wouldn't be long before the University grew from a medium to a large university."
Burge was present when that transition occurred. He oversaw four major additions to the Kansas Union during his tenure. After a fire destroyed the Union in 1970. Burge oversaw the reconstruction.
When the University opened a satellite union in 1979, Chancellor Gene Budig requested it be named for Burge, who was close to retirement.
"Frank Burge was a real leader on campus," Chancellor Robert Hemenway said yesterday. "He was a person who cared about the students and fought hard for their opportunities to learn by doing, leading many of the Union's activities."
But Burge's legacy goes beyond his work with the Union.
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Murphy Art and Architecture librarian dies after short illness
Jan Altenbernd, library assistant at the Murphy Art and Architecture Library since 1981, died Saturday, June 26, at the age of 51 after a short illness.
Altenbernd joined KU Libraries as a graduate student assistant in 1977.
Stella Bentley, dean of libraries, issued a statement saying Altenbernd "demonstrated the kind of engagement with students that I hope defines the KU Libraries. Her commitment to service remains an example for all of us to aspire toward."
Susan Craig, art and architecture librarian and head of the Murphy Art and Architecture Library, issued a statement saying Altenbernd "was a presence in the lives of many of the undergraduate and graduate students who used the library and who benefited from her knowledge of art, architecture and design and her years of experience with KU and the library."
— Marc Ingber
Psychology professor dies; known for education research
Nona Tollefson, professor of psychology and research in education, died Saturday, June 26, at the age of 67 after a short illness.
Upon her death, Chancellor Robert Hemenway issued a statement saying Tollefson "was a role model for all who are passionate about giving the gift of knowledge and education,and she spent her life looking for ways to make our education system and our educators more effective."
Sherry Borgers, professor of psychology and research in education, issued a statement saying students respected and admired Tollefson "for her knowledge, her ability to communicate material in an understandable manner, her concern for them as individuals, her sense of humor and her willingness to mentor them as researchers and educators."
Tollefson received the Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence in 1981 and was named to the Kansas Women's Hall of Fame by the Commission on the Status of Women at KU in 1986.
— Marc Ingber
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Antitrust suit settled against George Foreman Grill company
Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline distributed money from an antitrust settlement to four different pregnancy maintenance organizations.
The settlement came from a lawsuit against the company that manufactures the George Foreman Grill.
The settlement money was distributed state-by-state and was mandated to be
disbursed to non-profit corporations, charitable organizations or governmental entities to advance health or nutrition-related causes.
— Abby Tillery
Kansas students show strong at Lawrence KAN Film Festival
University of Kansas students dominated the competition in the 2004 KAN Film Festival Monday at the Lawrence Arts Center.
Aaron Paden, Baldwin senior, and Ranjiit Arab, Wichita graduate, won first place for college documentary. Paden was the cinematographer for El Jardin and Arab wrote and directed the piece.
Daniel Ryckert, Olathe sophomore, won second place for college drama/comedy. Ryckert shot, directed and wrote Foghat Live for the festival.
Paul Santos, Shawnee senior, won second place for college original for his film Moving Things While the Camera's Off.
Additionally, a Kansas faculty member, Chuck Berg, received the Bravo Award. Berg, theatre and film chairman, has been part of the University since 1977.
— Abby Tillery
NATION
Presidential candidate Kerry names Edwards running mate
Presumed Democratic Presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry (D-N.H.) announced yesterday that he chose Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) as his running mate, calling him "a man who understands and defends the values of America."
Republicans were quick to attack Kerry's choice, calling Edwards a second choice behind McCain. When asked yesterday whether he agreed with the Republican National Committee's characterization of Edwards as a "disingenuous, unaccomplished liberal," President George W. Bush said, "I look forward to a good, spirited contest."
After giving up his presidential bid in March following a poor showing in Democratic primaries, Edwards was quick in supporting Kerry, introducing him as "the next president of the United States."
In choosing Edwards, Kerry ended months of intense speculation surrounding his campaign and rumors that he might choose Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to help lead a bipartisan superticket.
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Appeals judge doubles length of sentence in Martin case
COSTA RICA — An appeals court in San Jose, Costa Rica doubled the sentence for the convicted murderers of former KU student Shannon Martin.
Castro Carrillo and Eric Martinez, who appealed the case in November, had their jail sentenced raised to 30 years on July 2.
Martin was stabbed to death in Golfito, Costa Rica in 2001.
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Architecture students' work showcased in French museum
An associate professor of architecture at the University of Kansas will travel to Le Mans, France, July 9, to showcase the work of 16 third-year architecture students on a new auto racing museum for the 24-hour Le Mans marathon car race. The race has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city every June since 1923.
Dennis Sander will take plans and photographs of a design model before the race's governing board to propose a new tourist attraction he thinks conveys the splendor of the event.
The 530,000 square-foot, multilevel stainless steel and glass design is 10 times the size of the current museum, which was built in 1991. Sander describes the design as a "giant glass-covered two-story airplane fuselage with a floor system cascading down a hill."
Sander and two other architecture faculty members will present the design to Jean-Claude Plassart, president of Automobile Club de l'Ouest, sponsor of the race. The trip is being funded by the International Programs through the KU Center for Research, Inc.
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UN report: World losing fight against AIDS in Europe, Asia
LONDON — The world is losing the race against the AIDS virus, which last year infected a record 5 million people and killed an unprecedented 3 million, the United Nations reported Tuesday.
The virus has now pushed deep into Eastern Europe and Asia, and tackling it will be more expensive than previously believed, according to the most accurate picture to date of the global status of HIV infections.
The number of people living with HIV has risen in every region. UNAIDS chief Dr. Peter Piot said the deaths and infections were a testament to the world's failure to get prevention and treatment to those who need it.
Although there have been successes and money is starting to flow, the cost of tackling the pandemic has risen. Two years ago, the United Nations predicted that $10 billion a year would be needed by 2005. Now that figure is $12 billion, because of the cost of delaying action and because the planned campaign is now more comprehensive than it has ever been, said Piot.
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A group of University of Kansas students will be taking hip-hop back to its roots this weekend.
The UNITY HipHop Dance Troupe will hold its second session of summer dance clinics from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. this Saturday, July 10, at Dance Gallery-North. 4940 Legends Drive.
The troupe, which held its first clinic in June, teaches boys and girls ages 6 and up different styles of hip-hop dancing.
But UNITY's leaders hope that the clinic means more to its students than just dance instruction.
Amber Ford, Dallas senior and vice president of UNITY, said one of the troupe's missions was to teach the kids at the clinic about hip-hop's origins.
She said hip-hop had come far from its roots.
"Hip-hop didn't start with bling-bling and getting rich quick," Ford said. "We want to show where it came from and that it can be a positive thing."
At its clinics, the UNITY troupe teaches its students the four elements of hiphop: break dancing, deejaying, making
"Hip-hop didn't start with bling-bling and getting rich quick. We want to show where it came from and that it can be a positive thing."
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About 30 kids attended the first clinic this summer, but Ford said more were likely to attend this week's session.
She expected participants to come from as far as Manhattan, Kansas City and Topeka.
While some participants will have years of hip-hop experience, others will be getting their first exposure, Ford said.
Ford, who also teaches classes at Dance Gallery, said hip-hop dancing had gotten considerably more popular over the last couple of years.
"So many more people have expressed interest in what we do," she said. "I teach older ladies who used to only do tap, but
now they do hip-hop."
Ford speculated that the increased popularity had something to do with current trends and the fact that hip-hop has appeared in many recent commercials and movies.
The UNITY HipHop Dance Troupe was founded in 1996 by University of Kansas student Eve Bradley. It currently has seven members who practice every Tuesday and Thursday during the school year.
The troupe also travels to hip-hop dance conventions, which Ford said were sometimes misunderstood.
"It's not like a cheerleaders' competition where it's a bunch of squads competing against each other," she said.
Instead, the conventions include seminars about professionalism and dance scholarships, and provide teams an opportunity to audition for talent agents.
The troupe has performed at Late Night in the Phog as well as the Step Show.
It dances to a variety of music ranging from Earth, Wind and Fire and Michael Jackson to Jay-Z and Nas.
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Angie Davis, Olathe freshman, helped in the Unity Dance Clinic this February sponsored by the KU Unity Hip Hop Dance Troupe. The troupe will hold its second session of summer dance clinics from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. this Saturday, July 10, at Dance Gallery-North, 4940 Legends Drive.
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Although the concept is not new, the location is.
For more than three years the biodiesel industry has provided the public with an alternative fuel at retail pumps. Kansas has more than 10 retail biodiesel stations, the closest one now in Topeka, according to the National Biodiesel Board's Web site, www.biodiesel.org.
"Alternative fuels in general are here to stay and we need to figure out a way to adapt," said Kyle McNorton, manager of Capital City Oil, Inc., 911 S.E. Adams St., Topeka, the new biodiesel site.
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One-hundred percent biodiesel costs about $2.85 per gallon. When B20 is blended with regular diesel fuel, it runs about 25 cents more per gallon than straight petroleum diesel. That would make the average price $1.83 per gallon, McNorton said.
Not only is the price comparable to gas and diesel prices, but the consumer has to do little or no adjustments to the vehicle, said Jenna Higgins, communications director for the National Biodiesel Board.
Dennis Hupe, field service director of the Kansas Soybean Commission, fills a government truck with biodiesel fuel at Capital City Oil, Inc., 911 S.E. Adams St, Topeka. Hupe said the truck was mainly used to promote the cleaner burning, renewable fuel, which reduces the amount of carbon and particulate matter emitted from vehicles.
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McNorton said the original diesel engine was built to run on peanut oil and not petroleum diesel, so it made sense that biodiesel would become a viable source for fuel. The Web site said there was a 20 million-gallon increase in biodiesel usage between 1999 and 2003.
Biodiesel, which is only used in diesel running engines, is a byproduct that develops from animal fats or vegetable oils through chemical processes. Vegetable oil can't be poured straight into a tank, but through the proper steps it can be made into biodiesel, meeting Environmental Protection Agency standards.
Biodiesel can be mixed at different percentages with regular diesel fuel. B20 is 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel. The Topeka station will sell B20 at the pumps, but it will also sell pure biodiesel, or B100, in bulk when requested.
Scott White, assistant scientist for the Kansas Geological Survey, agreed that using a biodiesel mixture would help to decrease pollution, but wasn't convinced that biodiesel would sell on a large scale.
"We have to grow crops that we have to produce and it is energy intensive," White said. "But I think it is great to use as a byproduct."
McNorton said that biodiesel was popular with area farmers because they provided the soybeans used to produce the biodiesel. "By buying the biodiesel they
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Higgins said efficiency wasn't an issue either. People who use B100 reported about a 10 percent loss in fuel efficiency, but with B20 there was hardly any
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A weathered clipboard sat behind the bar among beer glasses and alcohol bottles at the smokeless Red Lyon Tavern, 944 Massachusetts St.
The clipboard held about 10 smoking-ban petition papers, each with 20 spaces for signatures. Six and a half of those were full.
Hidden away under the signatures and empty pages were about 10 voter registration forms, which Dan Winsky, Red Lyon manager, said were just as important as the signatures the petition held.
In order for a person to count toward the signature total, they must be registered to vote in Douglas County.
The Appeal for Reason and Tolerance coalition has found itself recruiting voters while trying to obtain the 3,764 signatures necessary to turn the smoking ban into a referendum on November's ballot.
Winsky estimated that he had registered close to 100 people to vote since the coalition began the petition June 8, 80 of those being University students.
Kelley Sanchez, Topeka junior, registered to vote in Douglas County June 8 at the kick-off rally. Now she carries petition and voter registration forms whenever she goes out. Sanchez said the petition should be up to the town.
She said she understood that the ban could be upheld even if it did become a referendum, and that was another reason why students should register to vote.
"Why not? We have the ability to kind of put in our own say in things," Sanchez said.
Marni Penrod, deputy county clerk, said she noticed an increase in registered voters, but that an increase was typical in an election year.
Sanchez said she would also carry petitions and registration forms on campus in the fall.
Penrod said she also recognized that people spearheading the smoking-ban petition brought in registration forms on a regular basis.
"If it makes people register, it's super," she said.
Winsky said the fact that people were registering to vote in the first place was a plus.
"I think it's wonderful," he said. "We got to get 'em voting whether they love us or hate us."
Winsky said the city of Lawrence's right to decide whether or not to have the ban was more important than the ban itself.
"Five people in Lawrence can't be making all the decisions," he said.
Coalition members manned tables once a week, usually Thursday nights, outside of area bars to collect signatures, Winsky said.
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Jack Pot Saloon, 943 Massachusetts St.
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You can also register to vote online at www.douglas-county.com/Clerk, or at the Douglas County Clerk's office, 1100 Massachusetts St.
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Life. College. Life in a college dorm room.
Ah, yes, the college experience just wouldn't be complete without that precious time spent in a precious college dormitory. With less than one month left before my college life will forever change, I often reminisce about my past year on Daisy Hill. Some of the fondest and most unforgettable memories during my freshman year live within the walls of McCollum Hall.
I think I went into denial within minutes of arriving at my new home on Daisy Hill after my dad proudly proclaimed, "My Navy barracks were better than this." While my parents went on making fun of my new "box" I quietly gazed at the bright blue toothpaste blobs that had somehow made their way onto the ceiling above. I stared down the hundreds upon hundred of dust bunnies invading the hideous brown tile floors. I looked at my yellow stained mattress and wondered how many
times, for how many years had this poor, dilapidated piece of furniture soaked up bodily fluids of the wildest sort. When I finally mustered up enough courage to actually sit on my bed, I gave myself a slight heart attack as the mattress abruptly sunk a foot lower while letting unbearable squeaks of agony. I will never forget the infamous fire alarms in the wee hours of the morning sending all 900 residents trudging through the snow and bitter cold in their pajamas all because a drunk person decided to release the fury of the fire extinguisher in a perfectly peaceful room definitely not on fire.
And of course, roommates, perhaps the most integral part of dorm life. I was lucky enough to not only have one, but rather three roommates all in one school year. I will never forget Roommate #1 as the roommate who never failed to come in hollering at three in the morning out of sheer drunkenness, or the night before my important midterm when my roommate decided that it would be fun to romp under the covers with her male friend, leaving me scarred for life,and most definitely not in a clear state of mind to take a test in a matter of hours.
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Out of all of my roommates I will remember Roommate #2 the most. Arriving at semester, Roommate #2 seemed a bit strange, but I pushed my preconceived notions aside and attempted to befriend my new roommate...that is until she threatened to kill me. Ah yes, the person who I shared my box with wanted me dead for reasons still unknown to me. I will never forget the following days, fearing for my life, when I moved in with two friends next day, three of us cozily lived in the room, or
Inn hotel was my home for the time being. And I will never forget how the Housing Department really didn't seem to care that they might "wake up with one less resident tomorrow morning."
Frankly, when I moved in with Roommate #3 I was not the happiest of campers, but then again I was just lucky to have a roommate that I wouldn't be afraid of attacking me with my stapler or hurling her computer screen at my head, or perhaps beating me to a pulp with her Spanish textbook in her attempt to kill me in the middle of the night.
Even though my stay in the dorms has been, well, less than perfect to say the least, it will never be forgotten. I will forever remember the toothpaste blobs, my squeaky bed and my cuckoo roommates, which will eternally remain as some of my most memorable college moments here at Kansas.
Shippy is a Wichita sophomore in pre-med political science and international studies.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2004
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FACE-OFF—SMOKING BAN
Smoking ban a step in right direction
Some four million years ago a primate first decided to stand up and walk on two legs. Perhaps it is a stretch, but I connect that auspicious act of the semi-monkey with Lawrence's new smoking ban both are steps toward a better way of life.
If Darwin were alive today, he might regard cigarettes as one component of natural selection. Unfortunately, this morbid thought has about as much chance of dissuading people from the tobacco habit as the daunting statistics that say 400,000 smokers and 35,000 to 55,000 non-smokers die from cigarette smoke each year in the United States. Smoking continues, and Lawrence's smoking ban doesn't try to change that. It merely places the health of those who don't smoke over the convenience of those who do.
Now, smoking doesn't take place inside public venues.
Opponents to the proposal, which went into effect July 1, have been vocal.
Some say the smoking ban is unAmerican. I recall seeing on TV pictures of Saddam Hussein puffing a cigar in a room filled with his dumb generals, which leads me to believe there is no correlation between smoking indoors and fervent love for the United States.
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Our progressive city commissioners aren't un-American and they didn't have fascism in mind when they moved smoking outdoors into the fresh air. The freedom to smoke isn't being taken away. It's just being relocated.
Area bar and restaurant owners have legitimate concerns about profit losses caused by the ban. Surveys of business revenues in other towns with smoking bans provide little insight into how Lawrence will be affected. We will have to see for ourselves. And what better time to try the smoking ban than in the summer, when warmer weather allows people to go outside to smoke and business relaxes a bit with school out of session. A town with about 30,000 college students and a dry campus ought to be capable of supporting its bars.
Wheaton Elkins opinion@hansan.com
But talk about bad for business the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention figure economic losses totaling $157 billion annually in the United States as a direct result of smoking related illnesses. A huge amount of money is lost each year due to health costs, decreased productivity and sick days.
Studies show that working an eight hour shift in a smoke-filled environment is equivalent to smoking a pack a day. Who knows, maybe this smoking ban will help people reduce their dependence on tobacco. If you stop smoking today, and save the money you otherwise would have used to purchase cigarettes, you might be able to afford the University of Kansas's next tuition increase.
Large sheets of smoke hung in the air Sunday night as firecrackers provided satisfying pops and hot dogs hissed over beds of charcoal. On Independence Day we celebrate the birth of our country, when the fathers of the United States first moved toward government by the people and the rule of law.
Right now, a group called the Appeal to Reason and Tolerance is attempting to place the smoking ban on the ballot so Lawrence residents, and not a five-person commission, can decide on the future of the smoking ban. Our republic endures.
Elkins is a St. Joseph, Mo., junior in English.
Making action illegal increases temptation
The recent crackdown on smoking in Lawrence reiterates the way that Americans have chosen to live in society — secretly, keeping everything to themselves.
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A bar is a place for people to go and interact with each other. Normally when someone thinks of a bar, they think of a loud place with a lot of music, alcohol and cigarettes. Therefore, if people are really that careful about their health and well-being, then any bar is probably not the right place for them.
Back to the original school of thought though. It is perfectly legal for anyone over the age of 18 to inhale a cigarette if they choose. It is that person's choice what they want to do to their body. With that being the law, it seems unethical to make someone smoke a cigarette in their own privacy, or worse only where it is legal.
All this will do is make it more appealing to those who can not smoke. What is the most appealing thing to someone under the age of 21? The answer is drinking a beer. Imposing the smoking ban will simply make people under the age of 18 more curious about cigarettes.
It is understandable that people who do not wish to smoke a cigarette do not want to be around it and risk their health, and that is completely legit and understandable. However, if that is the case, then those people should know better when deciding to go to a bar.
Smoking a cigarette is something that is not illegal and anyone over the age of 18 can do. So who is to say where you can smoke and where you can't. Imposing a ban on smoking inside at a bar or any public place does not sound like freedom.
All the attention that the ban has received, and the fight to keep it alive or destroy it, has now created an appealing object to a person's eye. It makes that kid
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who is maybe a freshman or a sophomore in high school more likely to try it next time there is a party to go to. It may even influence kids that are students at the University of Kansas to try a cigarette next time they are out, if they have not already.
By making something illegal, when it is already legal is just giving people ideas Ideas to try new things while taking all the risk of smoking inside. That is what smoking is now,a risk,just like it is a risk for any Kansas student under the age of 21 to drink a beer.
The age limit of 21 does not stop freshman and sophomores at the University from drinking. If someone needs evidence of that look at the bars on a weekend and tell me if everyone there is of age.
Smoking is not illegal, and it is something that brings in a tremendous amount of money for American society. I don't agree with people who smoke. It is bad for their health. However, it is their choice. It is something that they are allowed to do, and it is their decision, just like it is someone's decision to drink a beer over the age of 21.
If a person has decided to smoke cigarettes, there should be nothing to stop them. It is a legal activity and they should have no restrictions when it comes to smoking in public places or at any place.
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You know it's a good day when all your beer is gone by 7 o'clock.
Mizzou sucks and I like Dave Chappelle and lesbians.
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To my neighbor, the bitter old man. If you threaten me again, I guarantee that every step you take there will be dog poop in that ... oh wait, I'm going to call you back and do a different one, I didn't like that one.
--miles away. I guess I have a warrant out for my arrest now. That makes me an outlaw, oh yeah.
To my neighbor, the bitter old man downstairs. If you threaten me again, I'll make sure that there's dog poop everywhere you step. So enjoy your day.
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Katherine Jones, your article sucks just as bad as the French do, so go live there.
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Hal Dry campus? Yeah right, I'm not nearly as wasted since I moved off.
miles away. I guess I have a warrant out for my arrest now. That makes me an outlaw, oh yeah.
June 30, I was supposed to be in court today at 8 a.m. in Lawrence for public urination. I'm 600
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Go sign the petition against the smoking ban and allow business owners to make their own decisions about how to run their business.
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I just saw someone sitting on the top of their car in the middle of 23rd street, and 23rd street was a frickin' ocean. It was nuts out here. It's like a war zone.
Here I am in Columbia wearing my KU hoodie and damn, it feels good to be a Jayhawk.
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Diversity increases societal knowledge
Diversity is one of the biggest issues for the University of Kansas. This is the way the United States has built a unique culture and the way people have lived in a multicultural country.
To think about adopting a new kind of community, people have to get involved to feel the difference between their previous community and their new community. The more newcomers who confront the gap of differences, the more a new environment will affect them. This is not only for international students, but for everyone who tries to join a new community.
In order to succeed in a new community, people will have to take advantage of both the knowledge they already have and the knowledge they will gain from the new community.
Unfortunately, some people are not able to adjust to a new community. Because they don't fully contribute their previous knowledge, they lack understanding about the new society.
In the 1980s, Bob Horner, Atlanta Braves player, went to Japan to play baseball. While there, Horner knew that Japanese batters would often hit sacrificial buns for the team and that there was an absolute team-oriented playing style. Ignoring Horner's individual knowledge, the team imposed on him to always play with the group.
As a result, his experience in Japan was far from what both he and his new team had wanted. After the year, he withdrew from Japanese professional baseball, leaving a statement that revealed the difficulty Americans have when they play sports outside of the United States.
His statement indicates the exclusiveness of the Japanese baseball league and it made a huge impact on the way Japanese players thought about the game.
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In some ways, his statement makes sense. The Japanese system did not try to learn the American way because they felt they could improve baseball, even though the sport originated in the United States.
Baseball is a good example of how things will be reshaped by other aspects. It does not totally matter where things come from but how things are reshaped. If people just rely on their own knowledge, they will never learn new knowledge. A mixture of new knowledge increases the acceptance of the newcomer and the current residents.
Actually, some societies have strongly influenced people and made them almost forget their previous knowledge. However, people will not benefit from the new knowledge until they improve their previous knowledge.
In Japan, there is a golden maxim that
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says, once you come to the United States to study, you are not supposed to speak Japanese. Otherwise, you'll never know English. This causes some Japanese students who are learning English to adopt an awkward attitude toward other Japanese students who share the same cultural background on campus. Some of the adherents try to keep away from their countrymen and they tend to be estranged from Japanese people.
Statistically, prevalence of English in Japan is not as high as in other Asian countries - ranking 18th out of of 21 Asian countries.
In this point, the strategy seems to work to increase the understanding of English. Kazuaki Wada, Tokyo, Japan, freshman, followed the maxim. Wada made up his mind to keep away from Japanese students at the University when he arrived in the United States. However, he realized that the maxim did help him adjust to America. This is because his American friends wanted to know about him and his culture. So, he took his American friends to a Japanese party and he took his Japanese friend to an American party.
"I would appreciate my buddy, Damon, John and North and so on." Wada said. "Hanging out with them, I can understand about me more. Knowing myself, I know them a lot."
Adjusting to a new community does not merely mean knowing the language. "I take advantage of what I have so that I would know what others have," Wada said.
People have to get involved when they move from one community to another. They may face some conflicts such as ethnicity, religion and language. Unfortunately, people are not able to know if the community is for them until they spend some time there.
Unless newcomers contribute their previous knowledge, the community will not benefit from them. However, by taking advantage of previous knowledge and the knowledge they can learn, they can make the community the best place to live for themselves.
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Terada is a Kashiwa, Japan, junior in journalism.
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By Marc Ingber
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Washington D.C. and New Jersey became the latest places to wage war on distracted drivers last week by banning hand-held cell phone use while driving. The laws, similar to a New York law passed in 2001, requires drivers to use ear pieces or speaker phones to be in compliance.
But it is doubtful that similar legislation will pass in Lawrence or the state of Kansas anytime soon, said Rep. Barbara Ballard (D-Lawrence).
Ballard said she supported a bill that was brought before the Legislature two years ago that banned hand-held cell phone use while driving, but it failed to pass. She supported it in terms of safety reasons, she said, but knew it would be a struggle because cell phone use had become such a large part of constituents' lives.
"It would still be very difficult," Ballard said about passing the legislation today. "I almost feel cell phones are growing out of people's ears."
Cell phone users and carriers put on a lot of pressure, Ballard said. If legislation like this passed, cell phone users' air time would significantly go down and carriers would
lose millions of dollars, she said.
Katie Hillen, Olathe sophomore, said she thought the bill was a good idea, even though she used her phone while driving.
"I know when I'm on my phone,I'm not paying attention as much," she said.
Enforcement would be a difficult aspect of the law. Police officers in Kansas don't pull people over solely for not wearing a seat belt because it is not considered a primary offense, so it is doubtful they would for cell phone use, Ballard said.
On July 1, Washington D.C. and New Jersey banned hand-held cell phone use while driving.
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New York is the only other state that has passed this type of law, which it did in 2001.
Approximately 270,000 tickets for cell phone use were issued in New York from 2001 through April 2004.
Thirty-three states have considered 83 distracted driving bills this year.
Twenty-two of those bills have dealt with cell phone use. Other topics include television monitors, DVD players and other auto gadgets.
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, almost 30 percent of the 3 million accidents that occur annually may be caused by distracted drivers.
Source: USA TODAY
Daniel Crosby, Manhattan freshman and retail store manager at T-Mobile in the Kansas Union, said it made sense to make drivers use ear pieces or speaker phones rather than completely ban phones.
"We're too dependent to cut them off from everybody." Crosby said.
According to USA Today, automotive group AAA didn't agree with the ban in Washington D.C. and New Jersey because it said drivers' conversations caused the distraction, not the phone itself. Therefore,
Crosby said T-Mobile provided an ear piece with every phone it sold, but he guessed only about 20 to 30 percent of customers actually used one.
forcing drivers to use ear pieces will not solve anything.
It's doubtful Lawrence will pass similar legislation any time soon, said Crosby, who is known to get angry at drivers using cell phones.
Ballard said all states would have to come up with some form of legislation in the future because cell phone use would only get more popular.
"You have this new generation where the cell phone is their only phone," Ballard said. "Instead of being a luxury, it has become a necessity."
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Last Sunday, 60 activists marched from Bob Dougherty Park in Leavenworth to the military base, protesting the United States involvement in the Iraq war. After stopping at the fort, the group intended to continue its march on to the Leavenworth federal prison, but police officers arrested four of the protesters for obstruction and instructed the crowd to disperse.
Thus ended the We Are Resisting! conference, a gathering of anti-imperialists and anti-capitalists who met in Lawrence last week to raise awareness about what they perceived as social injustice in the United States.
WARl, organized by the Lawrence Anarchist Black Cross, the International Wage Workers and other related groups, was held at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread, Wednesday evening through Sunday afternoon.
"We're trying to establish some strong identification in this movement. The point is to challenge our own ideas of what a changed world could look like."
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Dave Strano, co-coordinator for WAR!, said the conference was an opportunity for like-minded people to share ideas and for the Anarchist movement to gain ground as a respected political party.
"We're trying to establish some strong identification in this movement," Strano said. "The point is to challenge our own ideas of what a changed world could look like."
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Ex-Marine denounces military
By Erik Johnson ejohnson@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
Former Marine Corps sergeant Chris White spoke last Wednesday at the Burge Union on his experience in the military and the United States' history of funding dictators.
White served from 1994 to 1998, mostly performing peacekeeping missions throughout the Middle East, but insisted that the military was unsuccessful in forming him into a "trained killer" during basic training.
"I still had the same values leaving as I had going in because I didn't understand the institution I was getting into,"
"Do we honestly value freedom universally, or just freedom here?"
Chris White Former Marine Sergeant
White said.
White spent much of his presentation questioning the motives of U.S. leaders in putting ruthless dictators in control of third-world countries. Specifically, he discussed the 1981 massacre of El Salvadorian villagers of El Mozote, where he said 500 people were killed by U.S. trained guerrilla forces.
In light of Fourth of July weekend celebrations, White also questioned what the United States values.
"Do we honestly value freedom universally, or just freedom here?" he asked.
White left the Marines in 1998 and later joined Veterans for Peace, a group of former military men and women working to end current wars and promote peace through political understanding. He now travels the country, mostly to traditionally Hispanic and African-American areas, where he said military recruiting was heaviest, to dissuade young people from enlisting.
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WAR! organizers held workshops and invited speakers to examine the issues of globalization, oil dependency, radicalism, the United States' response to the Sept. 11 attacks and the war in Iraq.
Thursday's events were capped with viewing of select short films.
One film, modeled after The Lord of the Rings, portrayed Vice President
Dick Cheney as ruler of Mordor, Sauron and Big Oil as the evil wizard Saruman.
Friday evening featured WAR!'s two keynote anti-authoritarian speakers, Kazi Toure, the first member of the Black Panthers convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government, and longtime Native American activist and speaker Ward Churchill.
Toure said he first became "involved with the struggle" when he was 13 and
refused to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance in school.
From 1974 to 1984, Toure was a member of an underground resistance group known as the United Freedom Front.
He participated in 14 bombings and 10 bank robberies with the UFF, but defended his position as a resistance fighter.
"Our bombs were against huge multi-national corporations, not the people working there," Toure said. "We
always called 15 minutes ahead to warn the employees."
Toure focused most of his speech on the importance of prisoner support.
He said the failure of the Black Panther movement - a group he became involved in before the UFF - resulted from the failure of group members to continue fighting when other members were locked up or killed, and that any dramatic change must be achieved through active resistance.
"There's roles for everybody," he said. "I want peace. I'm not trying to ruin my life, but we have to recognize that the U.S. is a very violent country."
Churchill, co-director for the American Indian Movement of Colorado and longtime political activist, requested to be introduced to the 200 or so in attendance as "an international troublemaker."
In his speech, Churchill said change was not supposed to be a stable process. A movement, he said, was a process of flux and change, not a career path that could be accomplished with diplomacy and political bargaining.
"You're not going to vote this out of office, you're not going to petition this out of office and you're not going to candlelight vigil this out of office," Churchill said. "You're going to have to accept the limitations of those in power and beat them at their own game."
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By Abby Tillery atillery@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
Credit is no longer just about getting a loan or a credit card. It can affect your employment opportunities and even your insurance costs.
Some students aren't aware that when they are approved for a credit card they are creating a track record that will follow them outside the credit world. Future employers and insurance companies can use credit history to decide employment and premiums.
About 80 percent of college students have a credit card according to www.cardweb.com.
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Farm Bureau Mutual's policy is not meant to punish customers with higher rates if they have bad credit, but to reward them for good credit.
"If you handle your finances and money wisely you're more likely to handle your insurance risk wisely," Kimmi said.
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The same credit reports used to determine your credit worthiness are the same ones used in analyzing your insurance rates.
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In 2003, Kansas passed a law allowing the use of credit history to decide insurance policy rates, but the law prevents insurance companies from denying a person coverage based only on credit history.
"If you handle your finances and money wisely,you're more likely to handle your insurance risk wisely."
Kathy DuPree, CitiFinancial's branch manager, said credit history played a huge roll in hiring potential
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She said it could be an insight to future problems.
candidates.
The employer could be looking at dealing with a garnishment issue if someone consistently had delinquent accounts, but that was not the number one reason CitiFinancial pulled a credit report.
"The most important reason has to with integrity and honesty," DuPree said.
Beneficial checks credit on potential employees and will not hire a candidate if their credit history is bad, said Betty Shepherd, human resource assistant for Beneficial's Midwest headquarters.
Judy Lewis, owner of The Mortgage Specialist Group, Inc., 2619 W. 6th St., said she ran credit checks on potential
employees.
The credit check helps gain insight into a person's character, she said.
Lewis said that when counseling people, she noticed that bankruptcies ran in families and that people learned how to manage their money from their parents.
She said the marketplace catered to those who had credit and encouraged them to buy now and pay later.
"We have to find out how to be responsible in the system," Lewis said.
Joe Oberzan, vice president of Capital Federal Savings, said another important point to good credit is to have some.
A person without credit history has just as much trouble as someone with bad credit, he said.
Oberzan offered some guidelines to prevent people from getting in over their heads.
Thirty-five to 36 percent of your gross monthly income should go toward bills, excluding a mortgage or rent payment. A rent or mortgage payment should account for only 28 percent, he said.
"Establish credit, but make sure you pay it in a timely manner," Oberzan said.
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Daniel Suo, a 16-year-old from Lexington, Mass., played yesterday in between semi-final sessions at the First Annual International Piano Competition. Six students progressed from Monday's and yesterday's semi-finals to the finals, which will be held tonight at the Lied Center.
Lied Center hosts piano competition
By Miranda Lening mlenning@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
The University of Kansas is hosting the first Kansas International Piano Competition at the Lied Center this week. The competition is in conjunction with the International Institute for Young Musicians, an annual summer festival for piano students. The festival has been a highly esteemed piano camp for 12- to 17-year-olds for almost 20 years, but this is the first year the Institute has held a competition.
Students interested in the competition submitted a tape featuring at least two contrasting piano works. The IIYM received more than 40 tapes, but only selected 15 contestants for the competition, said Jack Winerock, piano professor and the competition's institute coordinator and artistic director. Twelve of the 15 students selected for the competition are from the United States. The competition's semifinals were yesterday and Monday. The finals, which will include six students, are tonight at the Lied Center.
University faculty and guests from Hong Kong, Chicago, the University of Colorado, Northwestern University and the University of Washington judge the competition. The competitors will be judged on the quality of the sound coming from the instrument, their music selection, how well they play their instrument and the audience's reaction.
"We want them to have a variety of color and personality, which will probably be the most difficult thing because regardless of how prepared one is for the competition, you cannot teach those things," Winerock said.
The winner will receive a $3,500 prize.
and the six finalists will participate in a master class taught by Stanislaw Ioudenitch, a world renowned pianist and 2001 winner of the Van Clibun International Piano Competition, a famous international piano competition. Winerock said that it was a prestigious honor not only for the students to play for Ioudenitch, but also to have him at the camp.
The competition participants will stay at Naismith Hall for the Institute's three-week summer academy, which has 51 students enrolled. The summer academy is a residential camp where students take master and studio classes, as well as courses in sight reading, theory and accompaniment, all of which are important in mastering the piano. They practice piano for four hours a day, Winerock said. He said many of them practiced music they intended to play in future competitions.
"The students that come here are very serious about playing and competing," Winerock said. "Usually their teachers send them with pieces to work on."
The University has brought in an array of decorated teachers for the workshop, including Alan Chow from Northwestern University, Gabriel Kwok from Hong Kong, Ron Shinn from the University of Alabama, and Emilio del Rosario, who Winerock said was "probably one of the most famous teachers of young pianists."
Winerock and Scott Smith, the Institute's executive director and Kansas alumni, will also teach classes.
This is the second time the Institute has come to the University. The Institute plans to return for two more summers.
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Many Lawrence apartment complexes have initiated marketing campaigns and specials in response to the highest tenant shortage in six years. These signs at Berkley Flats advertise available units and specials.
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For Ryne Tusten, Olathe sophomore the tough decision this spring was not which apartment complex to sign with for the fall, but which deal was better.
As a future resident of Leanna Mar Town homes, 4501 Wimbledon Drive, Tusten was offered either a half month free rent or a surround sound stereo system for signing the lease. He and his roommates chose the stereo system.
"It was pretty nice, they had it set up in an apartment on a TV and everything and we went and tried it out." Tusten said.
In reaction to the highest tenant shortage in six years, Lawrence apartment complexes launched extensive marketing campaigns, rent and deposit discounts and giveaway specials in an attempt to compete with the newly-built apartments. Other apartment complex managers chose to do nothing but sit and wait for the tenants to return. Surprisingly, both of these responses produced the same result
— the return to a normal occupancy rate. This outcome is causing confusion over whether the supposed abundance of
apartments was ever a problem at all.
In August 2003, a local real estate appraisal firm, Keller & Associates, surveyed 35 percent of the total apartment market in Lawrence to find the average occupancy rate. Property managers
reported their average occupancy at 92.3 percent, down from about 94 percent in 2001. Moreover, the occupancy rate for August, 91.7 percent, was far lower than previous years. In August 2001, occupancy rate was more than 96 percent.
Linda Love, apartment manager at Park-25 Apartments, 2401 W. 25th St., experienced only 88 percent occupancy this past school year, almost 10 percent lower than normal. As of June 17, however, the complex only had a few one-bedroom apartments left.
Love attributed this drastic change in the number of tenants to her staff and some creative advertising.
"We have had to work really hard at it," Love said.
Love offered specials to renters such as one-month free rent, which could be spread out over a 12-month period for $50 off of each month's rent.
In addition, Love launched a marketing campaign during the NCAA basketball tournament.
"We had some fun with it. We did a little basketball campaign during the tournament, distributing them downtown where college kids like to hang out." Love said.
Jessica Stewart, manager of Tuckaway Apartments, 2600 W. 6th St., said last year was more difficult than most, but, instead of working on a new marketing campaign to bring in tenants, she chose
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to wait it out.
"It took a little longer to get filled up," Stewart said. "We ended up fine, but there was a lot of nail-biting."
Stewart said the numerous new complexes last year had a large impact on Lawrence apartments. She has also observed changes in the ways other complexes advertise.
"Deals that people are offering are more shocking than a few years ago, with free DVD players and $90 deposits," Stewart said.
However, complaints from landlords that Lawrence's apartment market is already over-saturated haven't swayed developers from pushing for new complexes.
Sheila Stogsdill, assistant director of planning on the Lawrence Planning Commission, said at least three plans for new apartments are before the committee this month. Plans include adding on to the existing Legends Apartments and adding 18 apartment units on East 24th Street.
Stogsdill disagreed with claims that Lawrence was becoming overbuilt.
She said that while there had been problems in the apartment market in Lawrence, these issues had always solved themselves in the past.
"It is not a unique situation, every several years building gets ahead of the
demand," Stogsdill said.
It also helps that enrollment at the University of Kansas is ever increasing. According to The Oread, the number of students enrolled this past spring set a new record of 25,348 students.
It is hard to know if Lawrence is really past the tenant shortage recorded in 2003.
As of now, no one has conducted a newer survey of the apartment situation.
But, according to several apartment complex employees, the initial survey conducted in 2003 may not have been accurate or reliable.
Danielle Green, an employee at Legends Apartments, 4104 W.24th Place, said many apartment employees lie to or do not respond to marketing surveys.
"A lot of people don't give out their occupancy when people are doing marketing surveys, so you don't really know if they are telling the truth or not," Green said.
Tim Keller of Keller & Associates said he and his staff have no way of verifying the information they receive from the landlords.
He also added that the individual managers have different interests and may have different reasons to lie or not lie to marketing surveys based on whether they want the market to expand or contract.
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Journalism adviser reinstated at K-State
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TOPEKA - A federal judge yesterday temporarily reinstated the former adviser of Kansas State University's student newspaper.
U. S. District Judge Julie Robinson also ordered Kansas State to allow Ron Johnson to temporarily resume his duties as director of student publications.The university reassigned Johnson in May from both jobs to an unspecified teaching position.
Robinson also temporarily blocked the university from hiring a new adviser.
The judge ruled at the request of Johnson and Katie Lane, The Kansas State Collegian's former editor-in-chief. Lane and Johnson filed a lawsuit yesterday against Todd Simon, director of the university's journalism school, and Stephen E. White, dean of arts and sciences.
Robinson said her order remained in effect until July 16. She scheduled a hearing for July 14 to determine whether the temporary order will remain in effect at least until Lane's and
Johnson's lawsuit is heard.
Corbin Crable, the paper's summer editor, said he looked forward to regaining Johnson's help in editing stories and mentoring reporters. For the past month, that's been done with the help of professors and an interim faculty adviser.
"He has that balance of real-world experience and teaching," Crable said of Johnson. "He only wants to see us grow as journalists."
Johnson drew criticism after the paper failed to cover a conference on black student government held on campus in February, which was attended by about 1,000 participants. The group said Johnson had not done enough to foster cultural awareness among newspaper staffers.
In May, Simon recommended Johnson not be reappointed as Collegian adviser, saying his performance as adviser was unsatisfactory. He said his decision had nothing to do with the controversy.
Johnson, however, said he had received positive evaluations.
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time and place," she said. "We wanted to expand on that an make it laugh-out-loud funny."
"It is a traditional comedy done in a non-traditional, updated style," said Armstrong, who received her master's degree from the University in May. "Most classic comedies just aren't funny. We made some changes that would appeal to our audience."
Sara Armstrong, the play's director, said she had studied the work for a long time and thought it would be fun to take a play that was written in the 18th century and adapt it for a modern audience.
The play is about two young women from wealthy families, who are being pressed into choosing husbands. Although their families have a requisite manner and personality for their suitors, the women are determined to track down and win the men of their choice. The play is filled with improbable events that occur at the most inconvenient time, Armstrong said.
ou sit back and think about it,it is very unlikely that all these things would happen at just the right
Armstrong said one of the biggest changes made in KST's version of the play involved three actors listed as ensemble characters. Normally, the ensemble characters would play servants or random extras, but Armstrong said they rewrote those characters to come onstage and push the comedic action.
They make subtle comments about what is going on in the show, and they have an impact in the songs, said Armstrong.
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A trio of cupids beset one of the main characters of She Stoops to Conquer. The four then proceed to sing "Chapel of Love." The song is just one of more than 20 that the group added to the play in an effort to relate more to the audience.
"The original songs just weren't ones you could sing along with. We haven't chosen any songs that most of the audience won't know."
Sara Armstrong Director of "She Stoops to Conquer"
The music is another aspect of the original play that KST updated. In the original, there were only a few songs, all unrecognizable to Armstrong and the cast. She said they replaced those songs with different music that shared the same feeling onstage. They also added more than 20 songs to their version, all of which they expect the audience to be able to recognize.
"The original songs just weren't ones you could sing along with," said Armstrong. "We haven't chosen any songs that most of the audience won't know."
They also updated the historical references, and inserted pop-culture references that people would be familiar with. In the play, Mr. Hardcastle, the father of one of the young lovers, has a long conversation about war. Armstrong said that the war he talked about was so long ago the audience couldn't relate to it. They changed they script so his war conversations indicate he was talking about the Korean War.
Delores Ringer designed all of the costumes for KST's production of She Stoops to Conquer. Armstrong said she kept the costume attributes of the original era pastel colors, men in log coats, women in gigantic skirts and made them more acceptable for a modern audience. The characters will still wear a lot of pastels, and there will be an overly ornate feeling, but instead of long coats the men will wear polyester leisure suits decorated with flowers and the women have a 1950s look,Armstrong said.
"Some of the men have said the costumes make them feel like they are in Saturday Night Fever." Armstrong said.
Armstrong said her favorite part about the play was the powerful portrayal of women.
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For a play that was written in 1771, a time period when women were submissive in society, the women in this play break the female stereotype in that time period Armstrong said.
"These are strong, competent, and clever women that are portrayed, and we are going even farther to show how competent the women are," Armstrong said. She said another one of the changes that was being made to the KST's version was the ending. In the original play, the men got the last lines, but she said they changed it so that the women got the last lines, solidifying their role in the play.
Laura Leffler-McCabe, Shawnee senior, who plays one of the young lovers Kate Hardcastle, said that for a play written in the 1700s, having women break the norm and choose who they want to marry was phenomenal.
Leffler-McCabe said the thing that made She Stoops to Conquer unique was that Armstrong allowed the cast to have such a big input into the changes that were made.
"The most rewarding thing as an actor is how much Sara has involved us in making important decisions about crucial aspects of the play," she said.
Armstrong said including the opinion of the actors made her job much easier.
"It is a collaborative project," she said. "I don't want to come in and tell them what to do because that is wasting a lot of ideas. I would rather put everyone's ideas together and make it a team project."
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Police led unidentified family members away outside the ConAgra plant in Kansas City, Kan., Friday. Shootings at the plant left six dead and two injured.
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Employees of a ConAgra Foods Inc. plant returned to work yesterday morning, four days after one of their colleagues killed five people at the meatpacking facility before turning the gun on himself.
The plant had been closed since Friday, when 21-year-old Elijah Brown described by police as a disgruntled employee — opened fire during the plant's 5 p.m. break.
A steady stream of employees arrived at the plant before the 7 a.m. start of the first shift, all showing ID to security.
Reporters were not allowed into the plant, where a spokeswoman had said the shift would begin with an employee meeting and a short memorial service.
Trucks making deliveries to the plant were turned away until 8 a.m.
For many,yesterday's return to work was the first time they had been at the plant since they waited nervously just off company grounds Friday for word on who had been killed.
The roughly 160 people who were working at the time of the shootings were not allowed to leave for several
Brown, of Kansas City, Kan., was believed to have been involved in some sort of spat with co-workers earlier last week. But authorities have said that was just one of several possible motives for the shootings.
hours Friday night while the crime scene was being investigated.
Three of those killed in his 10-minute rampage were members of an extended Kansas City-area family.
Police identified the dead workers as Lonnie Ellingburg, 46; Travis Nelson, 23; and Leonardo Rodriguez, 49, all of Kansas City, Kan.; Ardell L. Edwards, 55, of Grandview, Mo.; and Jose Ibarra, 45, of Mexico.
Ellingburg was an uncle to Nelson and nephew to Ardell L. Edwards, relatives said.
Two other employees were wounded in the shooting.
ConAgra spokeswoman Julie DeYoung said workers who didn't feel like coming back to work so soon after the shootings weren't being required to do so, and could use sick leave or personal days so they didn't miss any pay.
"We're not going to force anyone to return to work if they feel they're not ready," she said
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Lawrence City Band will play at Southpark, 11th and Massachusetts St, at 8 p.m. The performance, featuring folk and polka music, is free for all ages.
Rooney, Straylight Run and Ozma will perform at The Granada Theatre, 1020 Massachusetts St., at 7:30 p.m. The rock show costs $11 and is open to all ages.
Demon Hunter and Dead Poetic will perform at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire. The show starts at 8 p.m. and costs $11. All ages are welcome.
4-1-1 Studio, 411 E. 9th St., will host "Freedom Unbound: Art from within American Gulags," a free exhibit featuring artwork by American prisoners.
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Jessica Simpson will perform at Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre, 633 N. 130th St., Bonner Springs, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20 to $39.
ACME Jazz Co. will perform at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St.. The jazz show starts at 7 p.m. and is $5 for adults and $2 for young adults.
- Cosmic Egg will play at The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St. The funk show starts at 10 p.m. and is 21 and over. The cost is $3.
JULY 9
The Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St., will play Sunset Boulevard at 7 p.m. in the Library Auditorium.The film is the first in a four-week series featuring classics by Hollywood director, Billy Wilder.
Singer and songwriter Mike Roberts will play at Bambino's Italian Cafe, 1801 Massachusetts St. The folk and rock performance is from 6 to 9 p.m. and is free for all ages.
Fallout Boy, Armor for Sleep, Bayside and The Academy will play an early show at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. The punk rock performances begins at 5:30 p.m. and is open to all ages.The cost is $11.
Devin the Dude, Mac Lethal and Carnage will perform a hip-hop show at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. The all ages show starts and 10 p.m. and costs $10.
JULY 10
Wayne "The Train" Hancock will play at Davey's Uptown Ramblers Club, 3402 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri. The legendary country and blues singer will play a 21 and over show, beginning at 10 p.m. The cost is $10 to $12.
Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre, 633 N. 130 St., Bonner Springs, will host Biker's Ball featuring Twisted Sister, Slaughter, Quiet Riot, Warrant, racy Grace, Black Oak Arkansas, Pat Traers, Jimmy Van Zant, Hank Rotten Jr. and Missouri. The all ages show starts at 2 p.m. and costs $10 to $25.
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!!!'s Louden Up Now pairs '80s beats with edgy lyrics
It looks like the members of !!! (pronounced "chk chk chk") held a séance to bring back the spirit of the '80s Manchester New Wave dance rock scene.
The results didn't resurrect New Order or the Happy Mondays, but instead the seven-piece band created an album of dance music that bops with the fury of an Attention Deficit Disorder-stricken child in a sugar factory.
With its second album, Louden Up Now, !!! produces playful and hypnotic dance music fueled by layers of percussion and horns.
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However, Louden Up Now isn't all fun and dancing. Singer John Pugh XI skims the surface of politics with darker, profanity-filled, conservative-roasting lyrics on tracks like "Pardon My Freedom" and "Me and Guiliani Down By The School Yard (A True Story)." In the latter, Pugh suggests the world would be a better place if Republicans had a dance party in the street.
Now these tracks allow a familiar, hearth-side perspective of Hooker's music, and add a new sparkle to the numerous plaques commemorating the man's genius and artistry.
Despite all the bubbly fun and meandering into the darkness of life, !!! can force the listener to hit the skip button due to the inherent repetitiveness of dance music and the length of the songs, most of them clocking in more than six minutes.
In some songs the sonic quality can be rivaled by old-school Nintendo games. Still, if a dead party needs to liven up, Louden Up Now will get those butts shaking and those beers flowing down the throats.
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Resurfaced recordings offer early glimpse of guitar great
The music collector's dream has come true with the issue of John Lee Hooker's Jack O' Diamonds: 1949 Recordings, which makes available 20 lost recordings of one of the greatest blues musicians ever.
The forgotten reels were exhumed from Deitch's basement in 1999.
The remarkable story is that of Gene Deitch, a Detroit-area cartoonist and music enthusiast, who taped the 32-year-old, locally-renowned blues guitarist in his kitchen after dinner one night.
For blues fans, the greatest delight will be found in early versions of hits like "Catfish Blues," and in picking out hints of his blustering style in its formative days.
"Trouble in Mind" is one of the best, with whispering vocals and an energetic
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guitar solo that heralds the coming of an electric guitar era that included Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and culminated popularly with the wailing of Jimi Hendrix.
This album will inspire ethno-musicologists too.
Several of the tunes come from an old-time repertoire that fell by the wayside as music was amplified. These songs, like "Two White Horses," "John Henry," and "Rabbit on a Log," call upon the distant past of the rural South, when the black and white musical traditions shared common, pre-blues roots.
The slick, bow-tied entrepreneurs of the recording industry, who knew their market well and often dictated song lists, usually obscured traces of the
"before the blues" days of rural American music. Mississippi Delta giant Robert Johnson's cowboy ballads were never recorded because of such biases. In a friend's kitchen, however, no such expurgation affected Hooker.
The gospel tunes "Old Blind Barnabas," "Moses Smote the Water," and "Ezekial Saw the Wheel" are equally rare and significant.
He may have learned these gospel songs from his father, who was a parttime preacher, but his primeval, spiritual sort of rapping is an example of the unique vocal effects for which bluesmen are famed.
As a child, Hooker met his stepfather's more-famous fellow musicians, such as Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Blake and Charlie Patton. Though he hardly improves on the great recordings of that generation — his "In the Evening When the Sun Goes Down" falls short of Leroy Carr's memorable version — still he reminds us of that musical heritage, while looking forward to the ecstatic reverberations of the electric guitar.
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Harper, will host the Annual Wizard Run Car Show, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show, sponsored by the Lawrence Street Rod Association, features over 375 custom made and modeled cars and is free to the public.
Blaine Oswald and Headshandfeet will perform bluegrass music at Apple Valley Farm, 9252 Apple Valley Lane, Ozawakie. The show is for ages five and over and costs $10.Doors open at 8 p.m.
JULY 11
Country star and husband of Faith Hill, Tim McGraw will perform at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. The show,
which will also include a performance by the Warren Brothers, starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $29.75 to $67.
Ray Guy Kicking Camps will host a two day session at the University of Kansas for those who aspire to become National Football League punters and kickers. Tuition for the camp is $350. Call 800-234-1800 for more information.
JULY 12
Neo-country rockers Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash will perform with Loco Macheen at 9 p.m. at the Bottleneck. Tickets cost $7.
The Allman Brothers will perform with former Black Crowes frontman Chris
Robinson at the Uptown Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $39.50 to $55.
JULY 13
Former Creedence Clearwater Revival singer John Fogerty will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Uptown Theatre. Tickets range from $38.50 to $58.50
JULY 14
The Lawrence City Band will perform at 8:00 at South Park,11th and Massachusetts, as part of its summer concert series.
Carillon player Elizabeth Berhout will perform at the Memorial Campanile at 8 p.m.
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DINING OUT
Westside Deli's fresh items produce original sandwiches
Finding a good sandwich in Lawrence isn't hard. A multitude of delis offer the classic meat and cheese sandwiches at a reasonable price. Westside Deli and Market, 4931 W. 6th St., is one Lawrence deli that offers more than the same old sandwich.
Westside Deli's off-campus location makes it a little out of the way. Located in a corner of a strip mall, the ambiance inside the restaurant is great. Lots of small tables fill the intimate restaurant, and each table has a candle. The walls are decorated with beautiful oil paintings that are for sale. A market area,
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selling specialty cheeses, is in one corner.
The sandwich menu offers some regulars like roast beef and grilled cheese. Their fresh ingredients add a little something refreshing to the sandwiches that other delis are missing. The roast beef was served on a huge ciabatta roll and was topped with lots of lettuce, pesto
mayonnaise and thick mozzarella chunks. Cinnamon applesauce was served as a side dish. A half-sandwich that costs $5.50 yields a huge sandwich. It is hard to imagine how big the full size, $9 sandwich is.
The grilled cheese was your ordinary grilled cheese sandwich, with your choice of bread and cheese. The wheat bread and cheddar cheese sandwich that was served looked nothing more than what any college student could whip together in the kitchen. A side of tomato soup made up for what the grilled cheese lacked — originality. Textured, but not chunky, the soup was delicious and wasn't clogged with chunks of tomatoes. The grilled cheese
and side of soup cost $6.50.
The service was average. There was no greeter at the door and it was a guessing game as to whether customers sat themselves or had to wait to be seated. Once sitting at a table, the waitress appeared a little busy with another task, despite the relatively quiet and small crowd that was gathered. The food came out quickly, however, and the staff was friendly.
Overall, Westside Deli and Market offers interesting menu options if you are looking to liven up your everyday sandwich. The wait staff could be better, but for a deli the offerings felt far more sophisticated than any other Lawrence restaurant.
Meagan Kelleher
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Graphics, Tobey Maguire make Spider-Man success
Movies like Spider-Man 2 usually don't make it clear whether they're about an ordinary guy who sometimes dresses up and fights crime or about a superhero who disguises himself as a loser to blend in. The first two Superman movies are clearly the latter, while Spider-Man 2 is the only movie I can think of that does a good job as the former. As much fun as the audience has watching Spider-Man, there's no doubt it's really just Peter Parker swinging around up there.
Fighting evil hasn't left Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker much time for more mundane concerns, like making himself presentable. He loses his job delivering pizzas despite superheroic efforts. He's behind on his rent, and times are also thin for his Aunt May. Peter's wealthy friend Harry, played by James Franco, is the only person looking out for him. Franco has great fun playing a flamboyant and melodramatic rich kid. Harry offers to lend a hand with Peter's flagging schoolwork by introducing him to Dr. Otto Octavius, an ominous nuclear researcher played by Alfred Molina. Soon, Peter questions whether being Spider-Man is really worth jerking around Mary Jane, played by Kirsten Dunst, and getting beat up by Dr. Octavius' (now Dr. Octopus') four mechanical arms all of the time.
The action scenes are exciting and kinetic,but the audience is never confused.
Sequel surpasses action movie criteria with plot, characters
Try to imagine an action movie that involves $54 million worth of special effects, interesting characters and a plot. If you don't believe such a movie exists, Spider-Man 2 might change your mind. Spider-Man 2, Sam Raimi's sequel to the mildly entertaining first film, offers everything the first movie had and a little more. There are still the same action sequences with Spidey (Tobey Maguire) swinging through the air on his web, and there are still the "longing for Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst)" sequences. What this movie has is plot. It's not just a cheesy action flick.
The movie starts off where the first one left off. Peter Parker/Spider-Man is having a hard time keeping up with his everyday life because his superhero one is driving him into the ground. His friends, Mary-Jane Watson and Harry Osborn (James Franco), also have their problems. Mary Jane desperately wants Peter to like her and even though she drops hints like a bad habit, Peter refuses to pick up and tell her his true feelings. Harry mopes around and contemplates avenging his dead father, Norman Osborn/the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) from the first movie. But if you missed the first one, every dead character makes their cameos. Norman Osborn shows up in some sort of hallucinogenic experience, and Peter's murdered Uncle Ben spouts advice from his car, which appears to be parked in heaven. These scenes are where Spider-Man 2 stumbles. Another misstep is the lack of focus on the movie's villain, Dr. Otto Octavius/Doc Ock (Alfred Molina). Dr. Octavius, who works for Harry, injures himself and kills his wife in a freak fusion-pausing experiment that involves strapping on huge robotic arms. Doc Ock felt like a sub-plot, and a weak one at that. Molina plays a disturbingly good villain, because his humanity makes him much more interesting than the obnoxious Green Goblin of the first movie. Doc Ock's story line, however, gets lost in the fray of Peter and Mary Jane's twisted romance.
This is where Spider-Man 2 really rises above the average action movie. Usually a bunch of ninjas chop at each other indecipherably behind a bunch of quick cuts, leaving the audience confused and disoriented. The action scenes in Spider-Man 2 may not be edited any less frenetically than most movies, but the computer graphics allow the camera to follow the action in ways live action couldn't.
Dr. Octopus's mechanical arms have a personality all their own — peeking around corners, sneaking up behind people and almost whispering advice into Dr. Octopus's ear. One of the most exciting scenes involves a team of surgeons trying to remove the arms. Screaming doctors and nurses run around while the arms chase them, leer at them and dispose of them as grotesquely as possible without earning the movie an R rating. The director, Sam Raimi, had to have been thinking about the possessed hand in his camp classic Evil Dead 2 when he looked at Dr. Octopus.
Spider-Man 2 is more than two hours which is probably too long. I got tired of Rosemary Harris's Aunt May pretty quickly, and the hook for the next movie appeared tacked on. In the end, though, there's enough sympathy for Peter Parker and awe for a surprisingly good computer-generated New York to make a terrific movie.
Bob Ward
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Theater: South Wind 12
Rating: PG-13
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Kelleher's Grade: A-
Another plus to the movie is the great music. Action movies usually get one single to base their entire soundtrack around, and it's usually awful (Daredevil and Evanescence, anyone?). Spider-Man 2's music is scene setting, interesting and sometimes funny.
Spider-Man 2 proves that to be an action movie you don't need to have scene after scene of dark alley fights or save the day sequences. All you need is a good plot, good actors and good music. A more present villain would help too, but there is always Spider-Man 3.
Meagan Kelleher
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia Brad Wright appears as weathered as the rugged Canadian landscape on this misty morning on the Bridge Studios lot.
"I've never worked so hard in my life," said the co-creator and executive producer of the Sci-Fi Channel's Stargate SG-1, and his fatigue is showing.
For the last six months, he's been spending many a late night writing for both the long-running space series and its much-anticipated spin-off, Stargate Atlantis, as their season premieres rapidly approached.
In the time it once took to develop 20 episodes of SG-1, Wright and producing partner Robert Copper are having to
write twice as many shows because they're writing for both series. And they're only halfway done.
But Wright's not complaining, saying, "It's one of the classiest problems you can have."
The eighth season premiere of Stargate SG-1 — presented in two consecutive one-hour parts — airs 8 p.m. Friday and Stargate Atlantis debuts with a two-hour movie 8 p.m. July 16. Then on July 23, SG-1 and Atlantis begin their regular schedules (8 p.m. and 9 p.m.).
Based on the 1994 feature film, Stargate SG-1 was acquired by the Sci-Fi Channel two years ago after five seasons on Showtime.
Richard Dean Anderson, who rose to TV fame on the popular MacGyver
series, stars as Jack O'Neill, leader of a covert military commando squad. Also on the crew: archaeologist Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks), astrophysicist Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping) and alien warrior Teal'a (Christopher Judge).
With "zat guns" at the ready, and plenty of computer-generated effects, the SG-1 team steps through the shimmering Stargate each week to be transported around the universe to fight the Goa'uld, evil overlords who kidnap and enslave humans.
The new Atlantis series will offer fans more from the Stargate universe. Led by Torri Higginson as Dr. Elizabeth Weir, and co-starring Joe Flanigan, Rainbow Sun Francks, David Hewlett and Rachel Luttrell, the explorers have only enough
energy to power a one-way trip through the Stargate.
Not only must they contend with unknown technologies, they encounter a sinister new enemy, the vampirelike Wraith, which they have unknowingly unleashed on a civilization that has so far managed to avoid the life-suckers.
"We just keep showing up on planets and screwing up the worlds with all the best intentions," says David Hewlett, who reprises his SG-1 role as Dr. Rodney McKay on the new series. "That's the human dilemma in itself, and we see that in all different facets of society."
But for Wright and his creative crew, the real challenge of Atlantis is twofold. "It's gotta be different, and it's gotta be the same," he says.
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Graduating students made Burge an honorary member of classes 1972, 1977, 1979 and 1980.
He was the University's first employee of the year in 1975, and was awarded the University of Kansas Alumni Association's Fred Ellsworth
Medallion, the most prestigious award for service to the University, in 1982.
A highly respected member of the Lawrence community, Burge served as a director of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, a Red Cross Mass Feeding Chairman and as a member of the Governor's Committee on Civil Defense.
He was also a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2211 Inverness Drive, and a past president of the Noon Rotary Club.
Years after his retirement Burge continued to make frequent visits to campus, often on his bicycle, to continue his lasting role as "unofficial host" of the University.
Memorial Services for Burge were yesterday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He was buried in a private ceremony at Pioneer Cemetery on West Campus.
Burge is survived by his wife, Gladys, and sister, Marge Young of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The family suggested memorials be sent to the Frank R. Burge Student Union Activities Scholarship fund, or to the Good Shepherd Church, care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
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Seating scheme moves hoops fans around Fieldhouse
By Joe Burke
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University of Kansas basketball has been a hot topic of discussion in Lawrence all spring and summer, but not just because of anticipation for next year's action on the court.
The Kansas University Athletic Corporation's new priority seating point system for basketball season ticket holders has been one of the most talked about changes in recent Kansas basketball history.
After a long process, the plan was finally put into place during the spring semester and will relocate the faculty.
staff and students.
As part of the final plan, University of Kansas students traded away some seats in sections 7,18 and 18a, which are located behind the Kansas bench all the way up to the last row, for all the seats in sections A, C, L and N. That means students now occupy all of the sections behind each basket, which puts more students closer to the court.
Though the new plan allocates fewer seats to students, it is designed to meet student demand, and will provide a new revenue source for student facilities.
After examining last season's student attendance figures, The Athletic Department bought some upper level student seats that aren't expected to be utilized by students this season. The Athletic Department gave the money from the seats to the students for them to use however they decided. However, if student demand surpasses expectations, those upper level seats will be
made available to students once again.
"Throughout this process we were very careful not to mess with student seating," said Jim Marchiony, associate athletic director. "The students make the atmosphere."
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self said he agreed students were the ones that made games in the Fieldhouse so great.
"I think as long as the students keep coming to the games the atmosphere will always be great in the Fieldhouse," Self said.
Recent Kansas graduates will now have an opportunity that was unavailable in the past to get season tickets to basketball games, Marchiony said.
The new system outlines what a person must donate to sit in certain sections. Marchiony said that the Athletic Department didn't set the prices for the tickets, but the market did.
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OAs many college students wind down their college careers they start putting together a resume. University of Kansas golfer Kevin Ward began building his resume this past spring and has continued to add to it this summer.
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Kevin Ward started college as a red-shirt freshman at Wichita State, but has become a standout player on the Kansas golf team.
After earning his first collegiate victory at the Louisiana Classics Invitational he continued his success this summer winning two of his first four summer tournaments, including the Kansas Association Fourball and the Missouri Amateur.
Men's golf coach Ross Randall said Ward's newfound success was because he had become a smarter player.
"Kevin has become a more mature player over the past season," Randall said. "He had to get used to winning and because of that he is now finding a lot of success."
After two up and down seasons, the Leawood senior has started playing the best golf of his career.
The daily grind of golf is something Ward has battled his entire career. It has taught him that playing hard all of the time is a necessity for someone who wants to play in every tournament.
"Golf is a sport that continually challenges an athlete to play his best all of the time," Ward said. "It is an individual sport that does not allow for many mistakes.
After arriving in Lawrence, he found out the hard way that college golf does
Ward began his college career by taking a red shirt at Wichita State University before transferring to Kansas.
not forgive someone who just goes through the motions.
Assistant coach Roy Edwards had seen the changes in Ward over the past three seasons and said not getting the chance to play a lot his first two seasons helped to improve his game.
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Looking for another ban? Try to forget 1997 hoops
Lawrence's smoking ban went into effect last Thursday, upsetting both bar patrons and owners. I don't mind, but it urged me to 'start' a ban. So in the spirit of civil obedience, I propose a ban for Jayhawk basketball fans that prohibits them from comparing the 2004-05 squad to the 1996-97 team that finished 34-2.
If expectations were the only thing connecting these two teams, then my ban is useless. Naturally, that isn't the case, and upon further examination, the alarming resemblance between both teams feels like something out of a Twilight Zone episode.
Let's begin by comparing the starting lineups. The 1996-97 team — we'll call them 'RoyW' — returned five starters who accounted for 71 percent of the offense for a team that went 29-5 the year before.
Expectations for this year's team are no different — national championship or bust. That is almost always the case for Kansas hoops, but this year's expectations seem realistic, similar to 1996.
The 1996-97 group will forever be known as one of the biggest disappointments in Kansas basketball history. What makes the team so unforgivable, besides not winning the title, is how they were clearly the best team in college basketball that year and have nothing to show for it. People were expecting big things from the Jayhawks that year. Really big things.
Much like its smoking counterpart, my ban is aimed to clear a fan's focus for the upcoming season, and prevent any second-hand depression that resonates when thinking about Kansas getting smoked out of the 1997 tournament.
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The faculty and staff will also be relocated. They have been moved to sections 2,3,9,10,D,D1,K,K1,PandP1. Though the new plan will force faculty and staff from their old sections, it will allow them to be in the same area for every game instead of being all over the place, as was the case in years past.
Molly Mulloy, University Governance office coordinator, said in her 10 years in the office no other issue had generated as much interest and feedback from faculty and staff.
A study done by the office of the University Governance in December 2003 found that more than 200 newly available seats would allow up to 800 faculty and staff to attend games this season.
Ted Frederickson, professor of journalism, said some people viewed the plan in terms of dollars, but that may be shortsighted.
"Some faculty may think the Athletic Department sees every issue in terms of dollars," Frederickson said, "but most believe the faculty and staff seating plan that was negotiated with the University Council is a good one."
Accused athletes under go testing
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The troubles of track and field, along with its triumphs, will be on display when the U.S. Olympic trials begin Friday.
"The law of the United States is quite clear," USATF chief executive officer Craig Masback said. "It says unless someone has received a full due-process hearing and found to be ineligible, they must be allowed to compete."
Tim Montgomery and five other athletes with doping accusations pending against them will be allowed to compete, the head of USA Track and Field said Tuesday.
That means world 100-meter record holder Montgomery, sprinters Christye Gaines and Michelle Collins, twins Alvin and Calvin Harrison and distance runner Regina Jacobs are free to enter the U.S. trials.
Montgomery and Gaines are entered in the 100, Collins and the two Harrisons in the 400 and Jacobs in the 1,500 at the trials held at Cal State-Sacramento.
Montgomery, Gaines, Collins and Alvin Harrison have been told by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency there is evidence they have committed doping offenses, even though they have not tested positive.
Calvin Harrison and Jacobs have tested
positive for banned substances but are contesting those results and are awaiting hearings on their cases.
"We do not intend to prevent them from competing at the trials," Masback said.
However, the International Association of Athletic Federations _ the sport's worldwide governing body _ can bar athletes from the Athens Games if there are doping cases pending against them.
— Edited by Jay Senter
The muddled situation has prompted the International Olympic Committee to allow the United States to make unusually late substitutions to its team.
The event runs through July 18, with the top three finishers in each event making the U.S. team for Athens, provided the athletes have met Olympic qualifying standards.
"The hearing is not going start before the trials, obviously," Montgomery's attorney Howard Jacobs said on Tuesday. "Beyond that I wouldn't want to speculate."
Montgomery and Gaines are bypassing U.S. procedures and taking their case directly to the international Court of Arbitration for Sports. But even in those two cases, the process might not be finished before the Olympics.
The other four accused athletes plan to argue their cases before a U.S. arbitration panel, but can take their cases to the Court of Arbitration for Sports as a last resort.
The CAS findings are binding.
At the beginning of his teleconference, Masback read aloud a letter he has written to USATF's board of directors in advance of the trials. He spoke of the challenges the sport has faced in the past.
"But nothing is more challenging or dispiriting than the situation in which we find ourselves," Masback wrote. "Instead of a daily celebration of our great sport and our outstanding athletes, newspapers around the world are delivering news of scandal and shame related to some of our athletes and coaches."
Masback repeated his belief that the vast majority of track athletes do not take banned performance-enhancing substances. He attributed the drug use to "what appears to be a small subculture of cheating athletes and coaches."
Montgomery, Gaines, Collins and Alvin Harrison have been notified by the USADA that they face a lifetime ban from the sport based on evidence gathered in the criminal investigation of the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative. All are contesting the allegations.
The lab's founder, Victor Conte, and three others have been indicted on federal charges of manufacturing and distributing steroids and other performance-enhancing substances.
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Simien's stolen GMC Sierra still not found by police
Senior forward Wayne Simien is still waiting to hear from the Lawrence Police Department about his stolen black 1992 GMC Sierra truck.
The truck was stolen early last Tuesday morning from a Chase Court apartment parking lot while Simien was sleeping in his apartment.
Mike Simmons, Lawrence resident, came across some of Simien's belongings, including his wallet, Bible and insurance papers, on a street near Holcom Park, 2700 W. 27th St., during his morning walk at 5:15 a.m. last Tuesday.
Simmons called Simien's cell phone to inform him of what he had found and then took the items to the Lawrence police.
The Simien family went to the police station to recover the items.
Simien said his father gave the truck to him after high school graduation.
The still missing truck has the words "Big Dub" and the number 23" emblazoned on the back window.
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This year's group — we'll call then 'Bills'
— returns four starters who produced 70 percent of the offense for last year's 24-9 team.
RoyW had three seniors in its starting lineup, including an all-senior backcourt of Jacque Vaughn and Jerod Haase, along with Scot Pollard at the center spot. BillS features three seniors as well — Aaron Miles and Keith Langford in the back-court, plus Wayne Simien doing his thing inside the paint and out. RoyW also had a key senior coming off the bench, B.J. Williams, who started 11 games during the season for an injured Pollard. Sounds an awful lot like Michael Lee, who is a key contributor off the bench, can start if necessary and happens to be a senior.
Seniors play a big role for each team, but both lineups feature superstar sophomores. RoyW had a fella by the name of Paul Pierce, who had a solid freshman campaign and showed signs of being the versatile, impact player that Kansas desperately needed. Pierce averaged 11.9 points and 25.4 minutes in the 34 games he played as a freshman. J.R. Giddens, the chest-pumping, Arnold-flexing, 3-pointer shooting wonderkid wasn't too shabby his first year either. Last year, Giddens averaged 11.3 points and 25.9 minutes a contest in the 33 games he played. Is this coincidence in numbers, or is there something really X-Files-ish going on here? Not even David Duchovny saw that kind of relationship coming.
There is one glaring exception to the starting lineups, and that is Raef LaFrentz. It's hard to compare anyone from this year to LaFrentz, but if I must, Sasha Kaun, like LaFrentz, is listed at
6'11". Numbers don't lie.
The final installment in this tangled web of basketball bewilderment is Elite Eight losses the year before. RoyW lost to a John Wallace-led Syracuse team that made it to the championship before losing to Kentucky and Kansas lost to a Jarret Jack-led Georgia Tech team that made it to the championship before losing to Connecticut.
Ladies and gentlemen, the evidence has been laid before you and now the ban must take effect. It is not going to be easy, but I urge each and every one of you who watches Jayhawk basketball this year, to refrain from thinking about that 1997 team, even if this year's team starts out 22-0. Because we don't want this season to end in a cloud of smoke.
Davis is a pre-journalism Topeka freshman.
GOLFER: Ward's play improving
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"I think not playing helped Kevin reevaluate his game," Edwards said. "He expected to be rewarded because he worked hard. He has learned that winning is a by-product of hard work not the direct result."
His improved play has given Ward hope of playing golf at the next level, but he said that he must continue to improve if that was going to happen.
Randall agreed that Ward might have a shot at taking his game to the next level.
"Kevin might be able to play golf for a living," Randall said. "He is certainly on the road to developing into a professional."
As Ward continues his summer schedule, which includes stops at the Rice Planners Amateur in Charleston, S.C., and the Porter Cup in Buffalo, N.Y., later this month, he just wants to keep getting better.
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Summer is the perfect time to throw outdoor parties and barbecues. But instead of just throwing another pool party or grilling some hot dogs, there may be another option you haven't thought about. Immortalized in the classic film Animal House, a toga party is perfect for the warm summer weather.
While the men of Delta House kept their party indoors, feel free to take the action outdoors. But before you send out invitations telling everyone to show up at X p.m., there are few things you should do to guarantee a successful Bacchanal.
The absolute essential of a good toga party is of course a good toga. Don't just fold some bed sheets around yourself, make a real toga and impress your guests. Ancient togas were made from long narrow pieces of fabric often cut into a semicircle or oval shape.
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Gallery walk features local art
By John Scheirman
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Kansan staff writer
Thirteen Lawrence art galleries have at least two things in common they are all in or within walking distance of downtown, and they will all participate in the Downtown Friday Gallery Walk on July 23.
The Downtown Friday Gallery Walk is an opportunity for art appreciators to view original works in various media by local and regional artists, meet some of the artists and enjoy live music and refreshments, all within a few blocks. The walk takes place four times a year. The event on July 23 is from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.
"The Gallery Walks are wonderful events to work together with other galleries to promote our artists," said Joel Bales, director of "They are good for the community and good for the artists." said Joel Bales, director of ad astra eclectica galleria, upstairs at 205 W. Eighth St. Ad astra eclectica galleria will feature an ongoing exhibit, E PLURIBUS UNUM, by artists Ingrid Alexander, Jay Alexander and Maggie Jones.
At Signs of Life, 722 Massachusetts St. James Schaefer is also enthusiastic about the gallery walk.
"It's always been a great crowd," Schaefer said. "We get a lot of interesting people. I think it's something people can gear up for — look forward to meeting new artists."
Signs of Life will have a show of 40 prints by Joan Bohlig, and will also have an ongoing exhibit of gallery artists, a group of works selected by David Cateforis, associate professor of art history at the University of Kansas.
The Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St., will have a show sponsored by members of the Lawrence Art Guild. The exhibition will include 80 works by 47 artists, including one collaboration piece by 30 artists. All of the displayed works will be by members of the organization. The guild allows all of its members who want to participate to do so.
"This is one of the biggest shows we've had," said Laurie Culling, coordinator for the Lawrence Art Guild's exhibit. "This is a lot of artwork to put in an exhibit."
The art media represented will include acrylics, oils watercolors, photography pastels, colored pencils, glass, crayons collages, textiles, sculptures, original monoprints and mixed media.
"The whole networking to be supportive of one another is a really wonderful aspect," Culling said. "There's so much variety."
Jim Connellly, owner of Silver Works and More, 715 Massachusetts St., said the gallery walks drew viewers from a wider area than just Lawrence.
"When you can put a good group of artists together, it gives people more of a reason to come to Lawrence," Connelly said. "People come over from Kansas City and other places."
Sheila Wilkins, director of Fields Gallery, 712 Massachusetts St., is coordinating July's Downtown Art Walk. She said the participating artists were all local and many of them were KU alumni.
"It really raises the profile of the local art community," Wilkins said. "We have a lot of artists trying to make a living here."
- Edited by Julie Jones
DOWNTOWN FRIDAY GALLERY WALK LOCATIONS
Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.
Fields Gallery, 712 Massachusetts St.
Signs of Life, 722 Massachusetts St.
Silver Works & More, 715 Massachusetts St.
Southwest and More, 727 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.
Olive Gallery & Art Supply, 15 E. Eighth St.
ad astra eclectica galleria, 205 W. Eighth St. — upstairs
Back to the Garden, 619 North 2nd St.
Phoenix Gallery, 919 Massachusetts St.
The Red Dresser, 524 N. 2nd St.
Bob Brown Co./Art Zone, 727 Massachusetts St.
Dianne's Artisan Gallery, 801 Massachusetts St., Suite C
Source: Fields Gallery brochure
Local artist's screenprints on display for art walk
By John Scheirman
jscheirman@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
The work of Lawrence artist Ken Grizzell will be featured at Fields Gallery, 712 Massachusetts St., in the Downtown Friday Gallery Walk. Grizzell said he lived and had his studio in Lawrence.
Grizzell said he began working in screenprinting in 1971 or 1972, and now works exclusively in that medium. Several of his screenprints will be on exhibit at Fields Gallery.
"When I tried doing screenprinting, I was attracted to its directness," Grizzell said. "It can be very hard-edged...in its directness and its versatility. It's the most versatile of the print media."
He said his current works were, "hand-
"I'm intrigued with color the transparencies of colors."
Ken Grizzell Local artist
pulled, directly by the artist, not by machine." Screenprinting "creates multiple original works," Grizzell said.
According to Grizzell, screenprinting became an art form during the Depression, becoming more recognizable when major artists began to employ the medium in the late 1950s and the 1960s. He said that one well-known artist who worked in screenprinting was Andy Warhol.
"I'm intrigued with color, the trans-
parencies of colors," Grizzell said. "I've attempted to simplify the image, and not overkill the viewer with too much information — striving for simplicity of form and color." He said he has worked with traditional sheets of printing paper, which are rectangular, but the works on display now at Fields Gallery were square.
Some of Grizzell's older works will be on display at Fields Gallery for the Gallery Walk, as well as some from the past five years. Grizzell said he has participated in previous gallery walks in Lawrence, and that he enjoyed the chance to meet and talk with local artists. "For the public, it can be a good educational opportunity," he said. "It's very positive for the community."
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- Edited by Julie Jones
Courtney Kuhlen/Kansan
Ken Grizzell will be the featured artist at Fields Gallery, 712 Massachusetts St., during Lawrence's downtown gallery walk on July 23. He completed his screen print "Mid Red," which is pictured, within the past six months.
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Doll club restores toys for needy children
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SALINA — Before repairing a doll or stuffed animal, Jean Hamilton gives it the washing machine test.
If it survives the spin cycle, she knows it'll survive the hands of a small child.
Once a doll makes it through the washing machine, "a note is pinned on it so we know what needs to be done," said Hamilton.
What needs to be done may be anything from restuffing the innards of a teddy bear to sewing new clothes on a ragged Raggedy Ann. Each month, Hamilton and eight other women of the Sunflower Doll Collectors Club repair dozens of used, abused and discarded toys in an attempt to restore them close to their original condition.
The dolls are taken to Salina's Emergency Aid-Food Bank where they are
given to mostly preschool-age children of families with needs. Some of the children have never had a nice toy of their own, Hamilton said, so she is happy the dolls go where they will be loved.
Since the Sunflower Doll Collectors Club was formed in May 1995, more than 966 dolls and stuffed animals have been donated. Club members do most of the repair work on their own and attend monthly meetings to conduct club business, learn more about dolls and doll collecting and exchange restoration ideas.
Most of the dolls are gathered from garage sales, auctions, store sales and close-outs and individual donations, Hamilton said. Most are in need of repair. A lot are dirty, have no clothes and need new hair.
The Sunflower Doll Collectors Club was formed by Salinan Lois McClaskey,
who based it on a similar doll club in Nebraska. The club meets the first Monday of each month, and each member pays $10 in yearly dues. The money is used to buy supplies to repair dolls and books about doll collecting to donate to the Salina Public Library. The club also takes day trips to view doll collections in cities such as Marysville and Minneapolis. Kan.
"It's fun to see how the dolls turn out when you get them fixed up," O'Neal said. "While we don't get to see the children who get our dolls, we know they must be pleased. That's why we keep doing this."
Although members primarily work on their own, periodic workdays are scheduled so the women can work on larger projects together, said Neola O'Neal, the current club president.
the food bank waiting room for children to play with while their parents are waiting for assistance. If they become attached to a particular doll or animal, they can take it home, Jackson said.
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Visualizing a child's excitement is what fuels club member Barbara Usher to search for dolls wherever she travels.
"They really get excited when we give them a doll — the look on their faces is just a precious moment," she said. "I remember one little girl who didn't have a doll of her own at home, so when we gave her one, her eyes really lit up. She acted like we had given her something really valuable."
"When you see how your own grandchildren enjoy their toys, you think these other children must be even more appreciative." Usher said. "We certainly make these dolls with love and with children in mind."
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2004
Couple expecting multiple birth again
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ANDOVER — When Nick Garcia and Kayce Weese discovered in January that Weese was pregnant again, that was shock enough. This wasn't planned. Their twins had just turned a year old. They were starting to walk, starting to climb, starting to find trouble. Older son Dakotah was 6.
Garcia works full time and goes to college at night. His wife stays home in Andover with the twins, often exhausted. Money's tight, the house shrinking.
Could they handle another baby?
"I cried," Weeas said. "But I came around and thought, 'OK, one more. What's one more?"
Then the doctor called. Weese's hormone level was higher than normal.She was either farther along in the pregnancy than they had thought — or carrying twins again.
"I cried again," she said.
Then the sonogram: One embryo. And another.
Yup, twins.
But wait ...
"Oh!" the sonogram technician cried out.
"Oh?" Weese replied, eyes wide, then squinting at the screen.
"There's another baby there."
"What gets me is the people who say, 'You don't need more kids,' or 'Shame on you' -- as if we planned it this way. We didn't plan this."
Kayce Weese Mother of triplets
Three.
Weese and Garcia, after the birth of twin boys and without fertility-enhancing drugs, are expecting triplets.
For a Caucasian-American woman, the odds of conceiving triplets without fertility treatments is about one in 8,100.
Having a set of fraternal twins, as Weese and Garcia do, doubles your chance of having twins in subsequent pregnancies. But Weese's "1-2-3" series of pregnancies — a single baby, followed by twins and then triplets — is so rare that her doctor, Van Bohman, has never seen it happen.
The triplets — identical boys (the result of one fertilized egg that split) and a girl — are due Sept. 29.
But triplet pregnancies rarely make it past 30 weeks, so Weese figures she'll be
lucky to get to August. Bohman ordered her on complete bed rest — an impossible dream with twin toddlers, but she's doing her best.
She has convinced Dakotah that the vacuum cleaner is a power tool, and he gleefully helps with the housework. The twins, Cooper and Gabriel, are easygoing and happy.
Weese accepts help, overlooks messes and counts her blessings.
"She's always been a glass-half-full type of person," said JoAnn Peckham, a longtime friend who accompanied Weese to that first sonogram in February. "If anyone can make it work, it's her."
But it won't be easy. Garcia's job as an engineering technician and his heavy course load at Wichita State University mean he won't be home much. The family needs his income, though, and the promise of a better-paying job after he earns his engineering degree.
Weeis found a helpful Web site, www.TripletConnection.org, and has been learning how to prepare for triplets. She registered for freebies, found a used triplet stroller and has collected cribs and other baby items from friends, neighbors and yard sales.
Her husband and a few friends are almost done converting the garage of the family's modest home into another bedroom to accommodate the growing brood.
It helps to talk with other parents who can relate to her joys and fears, Weese said. A mother of triplets from Colorado recently sent a long e-mail offering advice on everything from breast-feeding and baths to laundry and ordering groceries online.
Buy diapers, wipes and other supplies in bulk, she wrote. Keep a bucket of instant cameras all over the house.
Get a local high school student to volunteer -helping care for the babies, doing housework or running errands to fill a community-service requirement.
"I'll send more ideas as they come to me," the Colorado mom wrote. "It's hard to remember details about that time in my life. It was wonderful and crazy all at the same time."
Wonderful and crazy. That's pretty much the way Garcia and Weese are approaching this turn in their lives. It's the way they envision the coming months and years.
"What gets me," Weeza said, "is the people who say, 'You don't need more kids,' or, 'Shame on you' — as if we planned it this way. We didn't plan this."
But some of life's greatest blessings, she added, are unexpected.
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Smoking ban Read why Commissioner Dunfield compared obeying the smoking ban to stopping at a red light.PAGE 9
'Voices Vanished'
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From the ground up
Students try to make old house a home
By Eric Johnson
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"Things have been incredibly slow lately," Baker said as he searched for an evasive cordless drill. "It's hard because
The University of Kansas Student Housing Association, which owns the Sunflower House, 1406 Tennessee St. and another co-op house on 1614 Kentucky St., hired Chris Baker, Weatherby Lake, Mo., senior, to oversee moving and ensure progress on the reconstruction was being made.
Baker and a few other volunteers worked hard through the spring semester to make the house livable once again.
But when summer finally came, Baker found himself alone most of the time, staring at a badly beaten up house in need of some serious work.
For now, the house at 1033 Kentucky St. rests on four sets of railroad ties stacked three-wide and 16-high. Entering the front door requires a gymnast-like walk across a steel beam about 10 feet above the exposed concrete basement floor.
Once the former home of A.M. Wilcox, for which the Wilcox Classical Museum is named, it was donated by the Kansas Alumni Association after the lot where it stood was designated the future site of the Dennis E. Rieger Scholarship Hall.
Inside, the first floor is visibly uneven from room to room. Walls and ceilings are cracked and crumbling. One window is partially broken and others completely knocked out have been covered with plastic.
Until April, this house — named "Ad Astra" by Merz and other future residents — sat for almost a century at 1309 Ohio St.
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"Welcome to my home," said Rachel Merz, Lawrence sophomore and future resident of Lawrence's newest co-op house.
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Christopher Baker, Weatherby Lake, Mo., fifth-year architecture and engineering student, sits atop one of the crossbeams supporting the weight of the Ad Astra house, 1033 Kentucky St. Sitting where front steps will eventually be, Baker was perched above the basement that he and volunteers have focused most of their attention on.
everybody goes home or has to get a full-time job during the summer so they can't get down here to help as often."
Volunteer Aaron Paden, Lawrence senior, said those who had been able to
help rebuild understand that they're not being paid like they would at a 40-hour-aweek job.
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By Eric Johnson
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Kansan Staff writer
For now, the house at 1033 Kentucky St. rests on four sets of railroad ties stacked three-wide and 16-high. Entering the front door requires a gymnast-like walk across a steel beam about 10 feet above the exposed concrete basement floor.
Once the former home of A.M. Wilcox, for which the Wilcox Classical Museum is named, it was donated by the Kansas Alumni Association after the lot where it stood was designated the future site of the Dennis E. Rieger Scholarship Hall.
The University of Kansas Student Housing Association, which owns the Sunflower House, 1406 Tennessee St. and another co-op house on 1614 Kentucky St., hired Chris Baker Weatherby Lake, Mo., senior, to oversee moving and ensure progress on the reconstruction was being made.
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Inside, the first floor is visibly uneven from room to room. Walls and ceilings are cracked and crumbling. One window is partially broken and others completely knocked out have been covered with plastic.
"Welcome to my home," said Rachel Merz, Lawrence sophomore and future resident of Lawrence's newest co-op house.
Until April, this house — named "Ad Astra" by Merz and other future residents — sat for almost a century at 1309 Ohio St.
Baker and a few other volunteers worked hard through the spring semester to make the house livable once again.
But when summer finally came, Baker found himself alone most of the time, staring at a badly beaten up house in need of some serious work.
"Things have been incredibly slow lately," Baker said as he searched for an evasive cordless drill. "It's hard because
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Christopher Baker, Weatherby Lake, Mo., fifth-year architecture and engineering student, sits atop one of the crossbeams supporting the weight of the Ad Astra house, 1033 Kentucky St. Sitting where front steps will eventually be, Baker was perched above the basement that he and volunteers have focused most of their attention on.
everybody goes home or has to get a full-time job during the summer so they can't get down here to help as often."
Volunteer Aaron Paden, Lawrence senior, said those who had been able to
help rebuild understand that they're not being paid like they would at a 40-hour-aweek job.
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CORRECTION
Ex-Marine Denounces Military
The July 7 edition of The University Daily Kansan contained some errors. Sgt. Chris White did not serve on peacekeeping missions in the Middle East, he served on safety missions. The 1981 massacre in El Salvador was committed by U.S.trained counter-insurgency forces with the El Salvador army, not guerrilla forces. There were 1,000 victims of the massacre. White does not denounce the U.S.military, he speaks out against the unjust practices of its leaders. White does not travel to mostly hispanic and black neighborhoods, but to rural areas throughout Kansas.
Vials of protein, which were to be used in cancer research, were stolen from Malott Hall sometime between midnight June 28 and 10 p.m. June 30.
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Schuyler Bailey, KUPD captain, said there were no suspects yet in the case but an investigation was ongoing. He said the 50 vials were taken from a locked room. There were no signs of forced entry.
Malott Hall robbed of vials used in cancer research
Police are in the process of interviewing faculty and staff.
— Amanda O'Toole
Award winning Sci-fi authors sign books at Kansas Union
A group of award-winning science fiction and fantasy authors gathered on Saturday afternoon for a book signing at Oread Books on the second floor of the Kansas Union.
The authors who attended the signing were Brian Aldiss, Robin Wayne Bailey, Greg Bear, Gregory Benford, Harry Harrison, Kij Johnson, Jack McDevitt, Frederik Pohl, Pamela Sargent, Donna Shirley, Joan Silonczewski, George Zebrowski and James Gunn, University of Kansas professor emeritus of English and director of the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction at KU.
Alisha Ashley, Halstead junior, who has been a science fiction reader for years, said she was most excited about meeting Frederik Pohl.
"I'm from a really small town and the academic environment wasn't very challenging so science fiction was like an outlet," she said.
Joan Slonczewski, who has participated in these sort of signings for 20 years, said she always enjoyed getting together with other authors.
"It's exciting to share with so many stimulating minds about the possibility of science fiction writing," she said.
J. C. Stoner, Lawrence graduate student, said he was interested in coming even though he wasn't familiar with
many of the author's books.
The signing is being held in conjunction with the annual Campbell Conference, the John W. Campbell and Theodore Sturgeon Awards for science fiction and this year's inductions into the Science Fiction & Fantasy Hall of Fame. The Campbell Conference always concludes the annual Writer's Workshop.
— Marc Ingber
LAWRENCE
Female KU student assaulted while playing frisbee at party
A 20-year-old female KU student reported a sexual assault to Lawrence Police July 11. According to a police report, the woman was playing frisbee at a party around 3:30 a.m. July 11 when an unidentified man came from behind her, grabbed her with one arm and touched her inappropriately with his other hand. The victim was able to put the suspect in a headlock before the unidentified male escaped. The incident happened on the 1000 block of Illinois St. Police do not have a suspect.
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Lawrence Police identify suspect in rape of KU student
A 21-year-old female KU student reported a rape to Lawrence Police July 9. Sergeant Dan Ward said the victim and her roommate brought two males home with them after leaving a local drinking establishment. The victim and one of the males were on a couch in the victims home around 2:25 a.m. and the male touched her in an illicit manner. The way the suspect touched the victim qualifies as a rape. Police have identified the suspect as a 23-year-old Lawrence man and are still investigating.
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Device destroyed on Mass. St. not bomb according to police
Overland Park Police have said the device which it remotely destroyed Monday on Massachusetts Street was not a bomb, according to Dan Ward, Lawrence Police sergeant.
The device, which was described as a red portable CD player with wires protruding, was used in an attempted aggravated burglary Monday at the Blackbird Trading Post, 1011 1/2 Massachusetts, around 11:15 a.m.
Bonnie Alkoi, co-proprietor of Blackbird Trading Post, said Kevin B. Voth, 27, communicated with her by way of writing notes because the suspect claimed to be deaf and mute.
The man was interested in a guitar and had written to Alkoi that he intended to buy it.
Alkoi said it was obvious that Voth was a "street person."
The man then took the device out of his pocket and placed it on the counter and gave Alkoi a piece of paper which said, "This is a bomb."
"I treated him very kindly," Alkoi said. "He could have had the $250 for the guitar, how should I know? He apparently didn't."
Alkoi followed Voth down the block after she dialed 911. She said Voth ran out of the store after she picked up the cordless phone.
The man was apprehended in the Sister Cities Friendship Garden located off of Massachusetts and 11th streets.
Lawrence police called the Overland Park Police Department for assistance around 1 p.m.
Jeff Hobson, Overland Park Police sergeant, decided to destroy the device after about 20 minutes of investigation.
Voth is being held in the Douglas County jail awaiting charges.
Alkoi said the amount of homeless people in downtown Lawrence was a problem.
"A business district shouldn't have to put up with it," she said. "Business is hard enough without unsavory people scaring everyone away."
— Amanda O'Toole
STATE
KTA announces fare increase to fund capital improvements
It will be more expensive to drive on the Kansas Turnpike beginning August 1. Fares will increase by an average of five percent.
Lisa Callahan, public relations director for the Kansas Turnpike Authority, said the increase would raise $3.5 million annually, "to keep us in sound financial condition and to help us get ready for two capital improvement projects."
According to a KTA news release, one project will add one lane in each direction between the East Topeka and Lecompton interchanges. It is expected to cost $92.3 million. The second project, with an estimated cost of approximately $125 million, will replace the bridges over the Kansas River near Lawrence by 2012 and make improvements at the East and West Lawrence interchanges.
An article in the July 2004 Kansas Turnpike News stated there have only been six toll increases since the turnpike opened in 1956.
"The Turnpike has always tried to maintain a balance between reasonable tolls and giving customers the best and safest roadway possible," Michael Johnston, KTA President and CEO, said in the Kansas Turnpike News. "Even with the increase, the overall toll structure continues to be below the average of other toll roads in the country."
According to Callahan, the total traffic on the turnipke in 2003 was about 31.6 million vehicles and the KTA's annual revenues from tolls were about $67.5 million in 2002 and about $68.5 in 2003.
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Sororities on campus are closed for the summer,but their parking lots are surprisingly full.
The parking lots of Sigma Kappa and Gamma Phi Beta, next door to the Jayhawk bookstore, have been jampacked with cars since the beginning of summer classes.
to keep out unwanted cars. Realizing this, students have been parking in sorority lots and then walking to class.
"Parking at the sororites makes my day a lot easier," said Ryan Bruce, Lee Summit, Mo., senior. "It takes half the time off my walk to class and since no one is living there I can park without worrying about getting towed."
"I went to check up on the house the other day and couldn't believe how full the parking lot was," said Caren Brandenburg, Sigma Kappa advisory board chairman. "There were only a few spots left."
Soriority parking lots, like this one behind Sigma Kappa, are used by unauthorized vehicles during the summer. Although there are no occupants in sororities over the summer, the lots are still private and chapters are considering towing vehicles if the problem persists.
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One reason this is a problem for the sororities is that it is becoming difficult for house moms, advisors, officers and cooks to visit the houses and make sure nothing is going wrong.
Sorority parking lots are private property and the house manager controls the parking. During the spring and fall semesters, it is standard policy that any car parked in a sorority lot without a valid sticker will be immediately towed. Since the sororities are shut down for the summer months there are no house managers
"While it is true that our parking lot is not occupied by our members during the summer, we have employees that do need to park in our lot during the summer," Brandenburg said. "There have been several occasions where their assigned parking spots have been occupied by unauthorized vehicles."
If the problem continues, then the sororities may have to take action against the unwanted cars.
"Only members of the chapter are allowed to park in the lot," said Sigma Kappa vice president Staci Breen. "It's a private lot and we can still tow cars that aren't supposed to be there. If the problem persists we may have to resort to towing."
The KU parking department is also having a difficult time patrolling their lots, because they have fewer staff working in the field.
The department has 10 student hourly employees during the summer, as opposed to about 20 in the fall and spring, said
Donna Hultine, KU parking director.
"Residence hall lots, including the scholarship halls aren't restricted, so we have a little less ground to cover," Hultine said.
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Search committee to accept applications for position in August
By Jay Senter
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The University of Kansas Alumni Association has assembled a search committee and begun seeking out a full-time replacement for former president and Chief Executive Officer Fred Williams.
University Chancellor Emeritus Del Shankel has served as the interim president and CEO since Williams was let go in May.
Search committee chairman Robert Driscoll, an attorney with the Kansas City, Mo., law firm Stinson Morrison Hecker, said the Alumni Association was looking for a candidate who could work effectively with the executive board as well as campus administrators and University alumni.
The search committee will begin seeking applicants soon, and will place want ads for the position in national trade publications.
Driscoll said the committee would start accepting applications for the position in late August, and that equal consideration would be given to internal and external candidates.
Linda Warren, who completed her term as Alumni Association executive board chairwoman on June 30 and is serving on the search committee, said she expected the search to take three to six months.
Warren said that having an experienced administrator like Shankel serving as the acting president would give the committee flexibility in the search process.
"We are confident that the association will be in good hands as we take the time we need to find exactly the right person to guide the association in the years ahead," she said.
Williams was relieved of duty after commencement weekend for undisclosed reasons, and has been negotiating with the Alumni Association to have the remainder of his contract paid out.
Williams' attorney, Roger Stanton, said that while he hoped the parties could reach an agreement through negotiation, he would probably bring legal action against the Alumni
Association if the issue was not resolved by late August.
Though board members have refused to discuss the specifics of Williams' firing.
Borden acknowledged that "there had been some breakdowns in certain areas" during Williams' tenure.
But Borden said the board was focused on conducting a thorough search to find the right candidate to fill the presidency and lead the Alumni Association forward.
"We've got the time now to find a lot of candidates, and hopefully find the person who will lead us for the next twenty years," Borden said.
The remainder of the search committee members are:
Frank Becker, chairman of the University Endowment Association
A. Drue Jennings, who served as interim athletics director in 2003
David Shulenburger, University provost and executive vice chancellor.
Larry Borden , who began his term as Alumni Association board chairman July 1.
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The Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center closed Saturday to superchlorinate the pool after a fecal accident occurred in the water.
Fecal matter in swimming pools can be a sign of cryptosporidium, a microscopic parasite transmitted through the swallowing of water.
Symptoms of cryptosporidium include upset stomach, diarrhea, fever and vomiting.
The Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center developed a policy this year that anytime there was a possible health or sanitary problem, the pool would be closed and the health department notified, said Fred DeVictor, director of Lawrence Parks and Recreation.
"There have been no positive tests for cryptosporidium at the swimming pool," DeVictor said. "But we want to provide safe facilities and will cooperate with the health department."
Superchlorination consists of adding a significantly larger amount of chlorine to the pool, raising the level from 3 parts per million to 20 parts per million.
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The preservation of the University of Kansas's oldest structure is nearing completion.
Construction for the new Hall Center for the Humanities should be finished as scheduled in January 2005, said Sam Gibbs, superintendent of Turner Construction Company.
The new 15,000 square-foot building, 900 Sunnyside Drive, will incorporate the arches of the University's old powerhouse.
"This is one of the most interesting projects I've worked on," Gibbs said. "It's not everyday you get to build a new building inside one that's 100 years old."
The powerhouse, patterned on a Romanesque building in Spain, is the oldest building on campus, constructed in 1887 for $16,000. The cost of the new Hall Center is $5.5 million.
"For a humanities center to build on the past this way is a metaphor for what many of the faculty are doing."
Most of the funds, $3.6 million, were a gift from the Hall Family Foundation. The remaining amount was obtained through fundraising and the University.
Workers saved as much of the original powerhouse as possible, hoping that the burned bricks and wooden lintels would someday tell a story, Gibbs said.
Victor Bailey Hall Center director
Three sides of the original building's exterior were saved. The arches were restored, with much of the original brick kept.
Construction workers on the new Hall Center for the Humanities have saved as much of the original powerhouse as possible. The new structural supports are built in and around the oldest building on campus. The project should finish construction as scheduled in January 2005.
Horse hair was found inside existing walls.
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"It's been kind of an archeological dig," said Doug Atthebery, project manager for Turner Construction Company. "The building itself is going smoothly, it's just the existing conditions that make it challenging."
Undocumented items, such as underground tunnels, were coordination issues builders had to handle carefully.
The interior and exterior of the new building will complement the arches. The aesthetics will be elegant, not too modern, the inside containing hard wood floors and an oak stairway.
"For a humanities center to build on the past this way is a metaphor for what many of the faculty are doing," said Victor Bailey, Hall Center director.
The Hall Center's primary goals are faculty development and research.
The new building is one of the few humanities centers that was purpose-built and will allow for a more creative and intellectual climate. Bailey said.
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Kansas...Cabela's and much more
I've lived in Kansas off and on for 23 years. And, until last week, I'd never heard of the 8,000 pound concrete prairie dog located in Oakley. "The World's Largest Prairie Dog" lives in "Prairie Dog Town," which also boasts "Roscoe the Miniature Donkey" and the "Six-legged Live Steer."
But why hadn't I heard of the mammoth mammal? It could be because Kansas hasn't actively promoted tourism in the state for 20 years. Not that a Kansas tourism campaign would focus on the unusual points of interest in the state, but with so many of them, maybe it should.
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The last campaign to drop a significant amount of cash on promoting the state was, "Kansas, The Land of Ahhs." The campaign took place in the mid-'80s and played on the Wizard of Oz tie to Kansas.
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Now, it looks like there might be a renewed interest in enhancing Kansas' image for tourism and new business.
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Scott Allegrucci, director of the division of travel and tourism development for Kansas, said that Governor Sebellius requested $2.1 million for "brand image development and marketing" for the state for 2005. Allegrucci said the Department of Commerce, which oversees tourism and business in the state, received $600,000 for 2005.
I suggest we take this money and market the often-overlooked tourism destinations in the state. The new state tourism slogan will be, "Kansas...Cabela's and much more."
The first in the series of campaign ads will begin, "After you stock up on your crossbows and 'cowboy action clothing' (off their Web site) at Cabela's, why don't you head to Garden City and visit the Finney Co. Museum, home of the 'World's Largest Cow Hairball.' The hairball was found in a cow's stomach during slaughter at a meat-packing plant. It weighs 55 pounds (when wet) and is 38 inches in circumference."
Unfortunately, while researching the Garden City hairball, I came across an article that announced Mike Canchola, of Sterling, Colo., has a 43.3-inch cow hairball and thus the new "World's Largest Cow Hairball." Colorado 1, Kansas 0.
A possible replacement for the hairball might be the "World's Largest Hand-Dug
If you didn't already know, Cabela's, a hunting, fishing and outdoor mega store in Kansas City, Kan., is the number one tourist destination in the state.
Another unknown Kansas treasure is the "World's Largest Ball of Twine" in Cawker City. The ad for the ball of twine will begin, "Howdy, Fisherman Frank. Looks like you've loaded up on fishin' line at Cabela's. I know another Frank. A farmer, Frank Stoeber, who started to make a ball of twine in 1953. Today that ball of twine is the 'World's Largest Ball of Twine,' and weighs 17,554 pounds and could stretch out to 1,325 miles."
Well” in Greensburg. As you probably already know, the well is 109 feet deep and 32 feet in diameter. The ad for the well will begin, “Well, well, well... we know Cabela's has a 'bargain cave' (on the Web site) but we've got a very deep well."
There are many other great Kansas tourist spots; we just have to get people out of Cabela's.
Crawford is an Overland Park senior in journalism.
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terrorist attacks). Gay rights, immigration, abortion, foreign policy, the situation in Iraq and the economy are just a few issues to consider.
Will Smith's wearing a KU Jayhawks hat in his new video. What what. Clover.
I was walking to class today and I saw a squirrel and a turtle fighting and the turtle totally kicked the squirrel's ass.
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--terrorist attacks). Gay rights, immigration, abortion, foreign policy, the situation in Iraq and the economy are just a few issues to consider.
Fred Davis needs to research his sports history a little better. Jim Ryun was actually winning the race and was having a hard finish and actually fell. And that is why Kip Caner won way back in the Olympic race.
terrorist attacks). Gay rights, immigration, abortion, foreign policy, the situation in Iraq and the economy are just a few issues to consider.
Hey Wheaton Elkins, I've got a little fact for you. Down at Free State Brewery they've got this wonderful sign up about how studies have actually shown that somebody working an eight hour shift in a smoke filled environment such as, for example, a bar or venue in Lawrence it would take about 95 years for one person to get cancer. So you can.I don't know where the hell you got your statistics but they're a joke pal.
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I was just walking back to my car from the Budig computer lab and like a skunk jumped out at me and hissed at me and ran back into the bushes. Mountain lions and skunks, what the hell?
I just want to know,why is it that nobody in Lawrence can drive?
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Election affects more than U.S.
This November marks the next presidential election and as you probably already know the choice is between the current President George W. Bush and John Kerry. (Of course there is also Ralph Nader. But we all know the vote really comes down to Bush and Kerry).
Will you vote? I can't blame you if you choose not to exercise your right. After all, it's choosing the lesser of two evils. We will choose who can do the least harm to our country. The choice is not grand. But we live in America and our choice is nevertheless very significant. The outcome of the election is important not only to us, but to the rest of the world.
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In fact, the Web site www.theworld-votes.org is set up so that people around the world can make a statement about who they would like to be the next President of the United States.
I'm sure you're thinking, "Who cares? It's none of their business."
The amount your daily life changed with President Bush's victory in 2000 might be very small compared to the amount the lives of people around the world changed.
I'm in no way suggesting that we let people who are not American vote.I'm merely pointing out how our choice affects the entire world.
Katherine Jones opinion@kansan.com
Will you vote? I can't blame you if you choose not to exercise your right. After all, it's choosing the lesser of two evils. We will choose who can do the least harm to our country. The choice is not grand.
The outcome of this election will have far-reaching effects. I advise you to do some research. Don't just vote the way your parents, friends or favorite celebrities vote.
There is still plenty of time to research the candidates and issues before November. (Maybe even more time if the election gets postponed due to possible
Even if you choose not to vote, at least make that decision intelligently and not because you're lazy or intimidated by the voting process. It is preferable to be an informed nonvoter as opposed to being utterly ignorant. I don't think there's any excuse for that.
In the end, it's your choice to vote or not vote and to vote for either Bush or Kerry. The last Presidential election in November 2000 serves as a recent reminder of how a race can be extremely close (not to mention disputed). This election will be a chance to make a statement in the form of a ballot (or absence of).
Ideally, we all want a President we can be proud of and whose decisions will affect our lives in a positive manner. We want one who will lead our country to do great things and not embarrass us. Or simply, one who will not make our lives any worse. But whether you vote or not, you owe it to yourself (as an American) to be informed and educated. It's your country and your future.
Jones is a Wichita junior in french and international studies.
Scan studies how brain works
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Positron Emission Tomography, or PET, scans are used to study how the brain works chemically. A PET scan shows the areas of the brain where glucose is being burned. Dr. David Rose, co-director of the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), said PET scans could show what learning looked like in the brain.
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The PET scans of typical readers and those of readers with dyslexia are quite different when performing reading tasks. Rose said. Typical readers burn glucose in the back of the brain, while readers with dyslexia burn glucose in the front or other areas of the brain.
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The focus in UDL is on developing technology and learning models that everyone can use. CAST has been applying the UDL concept to printed text by making digital books. Rose said the problem it presented was that all printed
Rose noted that PET scans provided useful information to CAST researchers who had developed Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
In technology, captions, which are now available on all televisions, are a universal design feature that provides access to individuals with hearing loss. Rose said deaf people were the second most popular users of captions behind people in noisy environments like airports, exercise facilities and bars.
books were the same, while students have incredibly diverse learning needs.
Sean Smith, assistant professor of special education, said the focus of UDL was to focus all learners at their foundations. This means developing both accessibility and learning components into digital books. Accessibility options could range from enlarged text to auditory modes. Learning options could range from learning strategies for students with disabilities to enrichment features for gifted learners.
Similarly, the mission of the University of Kansas Services for Students with Disabilities is to "insure that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed at KU." About 600 students with disabilities are provided services during the fall and spring semesters, according to Melissa Manning, associate director of Services for Students with Disabilities.
The most common challenge for students with disabilities is adjusting to the dramatic difference between high school and college. In high school, students receive special education services from teachers who make sure they receive the appropriate accommodations. But in college, students are expected to approach professors about needed accommodations.
Confidentiality, however, is a high priority for college students with disabilities. "In college the confidentiality rules are strict," Manning said. "We can't even talk to their parents about their disability unless they give us written permission."
Teachers might ask for volunteer note-takers, though they never disclose the names of the students with disabilities who need the notes. About 200 students per semester volunteer to be note-takers.
One urgent message that Manning could pass along to faculty it is that the office for Services for Students with Disabilities needs textbooks at least six weeks before the start of a semester because of the time intensive task of converting materials by scanning. These conversions, such as from print to audio, are necessary to make the information accessible to students with disabilities.
Liss is a Lawrence doctoral student in special education.
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Students should appreciate college education
College, a new world for all of us. College, pinnacle of learning about not only our majors, but of life in general. College, a place where we meet those that we would not normally otherwise meet. College, the life experience.
These are my views on life at the University of Kansas. Now granted I have only just finished my freshman year and I have (God willing everything goes as planed) three more years left of allnighters and time to burn out.
I feel lucky to wake up every morning and know that I have a place to better my education as well as myself. I had hoped that others would share this vision with me.
Recently, I have noticed a disturbing trend among KU students in general. There is a lack of motivation to appreciate what has been given to us. This lack of appreciation has come to a spearhead about students complaining about college life. I intend to address this issue to the best of my ability to disprove how most of these ungrateful students are wrong.
First off, college is a place where you meet people. Usually you begin to meet people in living arrangements. Be it living in a residence hall, sharing an apartment or living in a house, you must learn to coexist with others. Sure, you might have moved in with your best friend, but you might have overlooked that they enjoyed
taking half-hour long showers and now utility bills are going sky high. Maybe your roommate in the dorm is a little odd, insisting that you call her a long, multicolonant name. These experiences are what make college life.
It is a time to develop your conflict skills and learn to deal with problems without having to run to mommy and daddy for help.
Instead of a student taking the initiative to go and resolve a problem over billing, tuition or housing, they get mom and dad to call. Do they think that their parents are going to get a different answer then they would? You are an adult now and are expected to act as one. Your parents will not always be there to fight your battles for you.
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Unfortunately, many parents pressure their children to go to college. If four to six more years of schooling do not sound appealing to you, the classified section is in the middle of the paper. Get yourself a job and support yourself. Take advantage of your choice to come to the University.
Lance Watson opinion@hansan.com
Secondly, I find it incredibly amusing how many college students feel that they were forced to come to school. I myself was given this choice after high school. This should go the same for anyone here. No one forced you to come to college. No one said that once you graduated from high school, you must sign up for college immediately.
Finally, and by far most irritating in my opinion, are those that complain about how they feel they are just a number to the University. I am the student ID number assigned to me.
This didn't bother me because I realize that I am a small wheel in a much larger machine. This misconception was quick-dispelled by my encounters with all of different offices on campus. The university has a litany of counseling, ing and planning offices that are at students' disposal. All a student need is ask. And yet, they feel they are a ber. As hundreds work to make sure the University will be comfortable conducive to their learning style, they they are just that number as I did.
Now this is my fundamental problem here: If the University treats you like a number, why are you given free advising
sessions to make sure that you are on the right track for classes? Why are the residence halls staffed with well trained people to make sure that you are taken care of and safe? If you are just a number, why would the University put money into a counseling service that you can turn to in times of depression or anxiety. Wouldn't the heartless institution that you paint the University of Kansas to be not provide you with all of these? Wouldn't a cold, calculating state school take your money, give you the finger and wish you good luck? That is why the University is so incredible. It cares so much for its students and pumps money into services that make sure to try to keep the students in as long as possible.
So in closing, I want you to think very hard. How many times have you said "I hate this place"? How many times have you gotten angry and felt that you were pressured into coming here? How many times have you felt you were just a number to this heartless place? And then, I want you to grab a newspaper and look at the classifieds again. Aren't many good jobs are there? Think about that the next time you want to complain about getting a higher education.
Watson is a New Orleans sophomore in human development and family life and sociology.
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Lee Vance, Overland Park, sophomore, smokes on a bench outside of Henry's, 11 E8th St. Vance was smoking Monday night and said while going outside was an inconvenience, she thought owners had been pretty strict about the ban.
Ban tests ethics; local bars comply
By Amanda O'Toole
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City Commissioner David Dunfield said the newly enforced smoking ban operated much like a red light at an intersection. Drivers, he said, stop at red lights not only because it is the law, but because running the lights would be unethical.
The smoking ban functions on a code of ethics. Citations and visitations from the Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical staff are only warranted if a complaint is called in to the non-emergency line.
There is not a city or county staff member at every intersection to prevent traffic violations. Likewise, he said, there is not someone at every establishment in Lawrence waiting for a smoking violation.
Dunfield's metaphor is not quite accurate; there are police officers, whose job is to enforce laws, by patrolling streets. And several stop lights throughout town have cameras stationed on top to take snap shots of license plates speeding away from red lights. A person may not run a red light not just because they're law abiding citizens, but because they know there's a good chance they could get caught.
This reliance on Good Samaritans creates a loophole in the ban, which Dunfield recognizes.
"We've never intended to create antismoking storm troopers," he said. He said if the city didn't hear about a complaint it had no reason to send Rich Barr, Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical fire marshal, to the establishment.
He agreed that in a hypothetical situation, a bar that allowed people to smoke would have little chance of being cited if no one complained to the city.
Dunfield said most people would abide by the ordinance despite the loophole.
Molly Murphy, Replay Lounge assistant manager, 946 Massachusetts St., said she doubted any of the bars would take it that far.
"Most of the business owners I have met in Lawrence are pretty willing to comply with things until they go through all the right channels like the petition," she said. "All the bars downtown have been making an effort to comply."
Rachel Van Horn, Wichita senior noticed last Friday at EightOneFive Café and Night Club, 815 New Hampshire St., the effectiveness of the ban.
Van Horn said the ban would remain effective if establishments were actually fined when they were caught.
"It doesn't matter if people aren't out patrolling,"she said. "It's been working so far."
Murphy said most bar tenders were cautious of any cigarette smoke and were trained to politely ask a person who was smoking to either extinguish the cigarette or go outside.
Murphy has had to remind people about the ban a few times, and has even had to explain it to out-of-town visitors.
"Most people don't want to put the bar in jeopardy," she said.
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WASHINGTON - Short on votes and beset by internal divisions, Senate Republicans struggled yesterday to salvage a respectable defeat for a constitutional amendment, banning gay marriage, an issue that President Bush pushed toward the top of the election-year agenda.
"This issue is not going away," Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) said in a virtual concession that the measure would fall short of the 60 votes needed to advance past a Wednesday test vote.
Democrats, many of whom oppose the measure, took delight in the internal Republican woes.
The emotionally charged proposal, backed by the president and many conservatives, provides that marriage within the United States "shall consist only of a man and a woman."
A second sentence says that neither the federal nor any state constitution "shall be construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents thereof be conferred upon any union other than the union of a man and a woman." Some critics argue that the effect of that provision would be to ban civil unions, and its inclusion in the amendment has complicated efforts by GOP leaders to gain support from
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While there was no disagreement that the measure would fall short of the 60 votes needed to advance, Republicans held out hope they could gain a majority.
The Senate moved toward a showdown as House Republicans pursued a different plan — seeking to pass legislation rather than an amendment.
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The House Judiciary Committee scheduled a meeting for Wednesday on a measure to strip federal courts of jurisdiction over a 1996 federal law that defined marriage as the union between a man and a woman.
Bush urged the Republican-controlled Congress last February to approve a constitutional amendment, saying it was needed to stop judges from changing the definition of the "most enduring human institution."
But Republican strategists hope to force Democrats to choose between voting the wishes of their liberal constituents, some of whom favor gay marriage or in favor of an amendment that polls show is favored by a heavy majority of the
The odds have never favored passage in the current Congress, in part because many conservatives are hesitant to overrule state prerogatives in the area of issues such as marriage.
Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Penn.), left, looks on as singer Pat Boone, right, gestures during a news conference yesterday in Washington. Santorum discussed his support for the passage of the Marriage Amendment.
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In a string of speeches during the day, Republicans said their motivation was the defense of marriage, the well-being of children and a desire to prevent unelected judges from amending the constitution from the bench.
"There is a master plan out there from those who want to destroy the institution
of marriage to, first of all, begin to take this issue in a few select courts throughout this country at the state level," said Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.)
In a strongly worded speech, Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) said some criticism runs along these lines: "Marriage is hate. Marriage is a stain. Marriage is an evil thing. That's what we hear. People who stand for traditional marriage are haters, they're bashers, they're mean-spirited, they're intolerant. ... Well, we're not."
Several Republican senators have argued in private meetings in recent days that their leaders are making a political mistake by trying to force the amendment to a vote.
At the same time, several aides said Santorum and Sen. Gordon Smith (R-Ore.) both urged fellow Republicans to support the measure on the test vote, depicting it as an issue of loyalty.
Smith has been among Republicans expressing concern about the amendment as drafted, saying he prefers a simpler one-sentence version.
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David Ryan Jay, accused arsonist and former University of Kansas student, plead not guilty to 13 counts of arson and one count of aggravated arson on July 7 in Olathe in a Johnson County court.
Jay is suspected of starting 17 fires in both Johnson and Douglas counties, which included a fire at Watson Library in March.
Johnson County Assistant District Attorney Rick Guinn said the court recognized enough evidence on June 28 to support a case against Jay.
Jay's attorney, Alex McCauley, said he would file a motion to lessen the aggravated arson charge. He said in order for an arson to be classified as aggravated, a person needed to be in the building before the fire is set一a person entered a building after lay had set fire to it.
The way the charge stands now, a jury would be able to decide whether or not Jay should be accountable for arson or aggravated arson if he is found guilty.
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McCauley and Guinn both said Jay's trial would probably begin sometime in 2005.
Douglas County District Attorney Christine Kenney has not filed charges against Jay for the three fires that happened in Lawrence.
"We're still waiting for information from investigators before we press charges," she said.
The statute of limitations for arson is two years, giving Kenney until March 2006.
Kenney said she couldn't say what information the county was waiting for.
Jay fled to California and turned himself in to the Fontana Police Department.
The chain of fires, which lasted only about a week, caused close to $8 million in damages.
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Chinese want more trade with Kansas
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TOPEKA, Kan. — A senior Chinese diplomat on Tuesday encouraged greater efforts to boost trade between his nation and Kansas and the United States.
Speaking at a luncheon with state and local officials, Ambassador Yang Jiechi said China was interested in expanding
trade with Kansas, particularly in agricultural products and aircraft.
"No Boeing, no going," Yang said, referring to the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer which employs about 12,000 workers at its Wichita plant. Sixty-five percent of China's commercial aircraft fleet is made by Boeing.
According to the Kansas Department of
Commerce, China was the state's seventh largest trading partner last year, importing $176 million in goods. Most of the trade—$96 million worth—was in processed food.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, who met with Yang at the Statehouse, said her discussion with the ambassador "was positive and that he was very pleased to see firsthand the products he enjoys at home."
AirTran brings more airline users to Wichita
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WICHITA, Kan. — Airport traffic in Wichita reached a record level in June, spurred by an improving economy and the attraction of discount airline service.
The passenger count at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport last month was 145,636, surpassing the previous record of 143,709 set in July 1992.
"This continued good news is just wonderful," said Tom Nolan, the airport's assistant director.
For the year, airport traffic is running 10 percent ahead the first six months of 2003 which was considerably higher than the previous year.
A major factor in the turnaround from the time when some of the highest airfares in the country kept people from using the Wichita airport has been the service initiated in 2002 by discounter AirTran Airways. The city provided incentives of $4.5 million in loss guarantees and guaranteed business travel to attract AirTran to the market.
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If graduation is nearing and your parent's car just isn't cutting it or you want to convince your parents to buy you a car then you need to do your research before you start buying or asking.
According to a Better Business Bureau press release in May, automobile dealers were the most complained about industry in the United States.
Sheila Adkins, associate director of public affairs for the Better Business Bureau, said complaints ranged from deceptive sale practices to misleading advertisements.
She said there was no breakdown on the number or the type of complaints made.
The Federal Trade Commission Web site, www.ftc.gov, provides pointers for buying a car from the optional warranties to checking out the mechanics of a car.
Doug Bahnmaier, owner of Doug's Automotive and Alignment, 530 Gateway Drive, said he would highly suggest a potential car buyer to take the car to a mechanic for an inspection before buying.
Bahnmaier charges $35 for a general vehicle inspection, which includes checks for fluid leaks and other visible problems.
The cost goes up if the customer wants a more thorough inspection. According to the FTC there is no standard vehicle inspection so be sure to ask each mechanic what is included in the vehicle inspection.
Bahnmaier warned to be careful of dealerships that offer extended warranties. He said some of the cars that came into his shop for work weren't always covered with a warranty when they are supposed to.
There are times when the warranty doesn't cover the labor costs and there are also times when the warranty company is filing bankruptcy.
If the company is in bankruptcy, he said, then the cost of the repair is defaulted to the customer.
Jack Ellena, president of Jack Ellena Honda, 2957 Four Wheel Drive, said the warranties that are sold in addition to the car vary.
Often the dealership warranty is good for 90 days or 3,000 miles.
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If buying from a car dealership check the Better Business Bureau Web site, www.bbb.org, for the rating of the company
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Jack Ellena Honda has only had one complaint in the last three years, according to the Better Business Bureau Web site. www.bbb.org.
The complaint was not resolved. Ellena was not aware of the complaint and said, "we bend over backwards here for customer service."
The Better Business Bureau Web site has an option for the user to type in the name of a business at any location to receive a rating on that business.
Web sites such as www.carfax.com allow a person to type in any vehicle identification number and receive a report about the vehicle's history.
The report includes checks on titles, odometer readings, accident reports and registration. Maintenance history of the vehicle is not included in the carfax report.
The FTC guide on buying a used car suggests to get a copy of the maintenance records for the car.
If the records are not available, talk to the previous owner and find out where most of the work was done.
The FTC Web site said some mechanics would release the work history for the car.
Researching the vehicle you want can only help your odds in convincing your parents to buy the one you want.
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Orange cones and construction machinery have been added to the scenery between Kasold and Iowa on 15th Street. And while traffic may not be that bad with the majority of University of Kansas students away, close to 14,000 cars will travel down the street daily when school is in session, according to the Lawrence Traffic Department.
Ed Ogle, Lawrence engineering supervisor, said he hoped the project would be complete before the fall semester began August 19.
Though safety is always a concern, heavier traffic creates a more dangerous environment for both workers and motorists. Staying out of an accident, Ogle said, is just a matter of using some common sense.
"It would be nice if we could just close all the streets down when we're working," he said. "When going through a work zone people need to use common sense, be cautious and be courteous to workers and motorists."
Randy Roberts, Lawrence Police sergeant, said he hadn't noticed any accidents at work zones.
But that has not been the case outside of the city.
Within two months, nine people were in fatal car accidents in a construction zone on Highway 50 near Peabody.2003 saw only 12 fatalities on KDOT roads for the entire year.
Last year there were more than 1,500 accidents in work zones across the state.
Kim Stich, KDOT information specialists, said most accidents occurred because of inattentive drivers. Stich said people should limit distractions while driving, such as talking on cell phones, eating and changing radio stations.
She said that there were not necessarily more accidents but more severe accidents in the zones.
"There is more traffic, sometimes only one lane and if a worker is involved it is always more severe," she said. "But 80 percent of accidents that happen in work zones involve motorists."
She said KDOT would complete approximately 500 projects on about 10,000 miles of highway by the end of November.
If safety isn't an incentive enough to slow down and for drivers to be more cautious, drivers should at least slow down in work zones to avoid increased fines.
Stich said people needed to be patient. She said if a person drove 55 mph instead
DRIVING SAFETY TIPS
Last year, more than 15,000 people were involved in construction zone accidents in Kansas. Of those, 515 motorists sustained injuries and 12 were killed.
The Kansas Department of Transportation suggests the following to stay safe while passing through construction zones:
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"Anytime someone tampers with traffic control it puts the traffic public in dangerous situations. If a cone is missing a motorist could go into a closed lane or drive into oncoming traffic."
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of 65 mph for 25 miles, they would arrive at their destination only four minutes later.
According to KDOT's Web site, www.ksdot.org, the lowest fine in a construction zone in Kansas is $119.
"Anytime someone tampers with traffic control it puts the traffic public in dangerous situations," he said. "If a cone is missing a motorist could go into a closed lane or drive into oncoming traffic."
Ogle said theft of cones and meddling with construction sites increased the chance of an accident.
Ogle said weather had set back a couple of projects like the 19th Street roundabout. He said he hoped to open 19th Street east of Iowa Street by the end of July.
Overall, Ogle said he was pleased with the rates the projects were being completed.
"It's just a matter of getting it finished before traffic gets heavy." he said. It's more convenient for the contractors and for the traffic public. It's always safer for workers when traffic is light."
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An informal survey of University of Kansas students and Lawrence political observers found a variety of reactions to the announcement by U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, that he had selected U.S. Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) as his vice presidential running mate.
Rachel Hile Bassett, Lawrence recent graduate, said she thought Edwards would win Kerry some votes, because he's very personable.
"For Kerry, it was a good decision," said August Baker, Leavenworth sophomore. "I'm kind of hoping he doesn't win, though." Baker said he thought President George W.Bush would win re-election in November.
"I see Edwards as being perceived as more warm and likeable than Kerry, and I think that will help him to get some votes." Bassett said.
Marilyn Greathouse, Democratic Party chairwoman for Douglas County, agreed that Edwards would be an asset to the Kerry ticket.
"I think Edwards will bring a lot of enthusiasm to the race, a lot of fresh ideas. I think he will stand up for the common man, and that has been lacking in this present administration," Greathouse said.
She said she thought the outcome of the election would be Kerry and Edwards.
Justin McFarland, Lenexa senior and president of the College Republicans, expressed a different view.
"Judging by what we've seen the past week, there hasn't been either an increase or a decrease for John Kerry." McFarland
said. "I really don't think it's going to make that much of a difference. I'm not going to vote for Kerry no matter who his running mate is."
Burdett Loomis, professor and department chairman of political science, said Kerry's selection of Edwards was the most obvious choice. The polling data tends to show that it was well-received. As for Edwards' impact on the election outcome, Loomis said, it's rare that a vicepresidential nominee makes much of a difference.
"My estimation is that he's more likely to have an impact on some of the contested states in the Midwest, where I think his populist message plays well," Loomis said.
Comparing Edwards with Vice President Dick Cheney as a presidential running mate, Kathleen Daughety, president of the KU Young Democrats, said, "They're two very different characters. I think John Edwards is working for the people rather than for the vested interests."
Daughhey said the Young Democrats were pleased that Kerry selected Edwards. "He really brings a lot to the ticket. He is young and from the South, and has a lot of good policy ideas as well. He represents the future of the Democratic Party."
Chris Miller, Republican chairman for Douglas County, said he wasn't surprised that Kerry chose Edwards.
"It's an interesting choice — Edwards' background — the fact that he's a trial attorney," he said.
There's a good chance that Kerry and Edwards will carry the city of Lawrence in November, Miller said.
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An exhibition that opens Sunday at the Spencer Museum of Art will offer more than a collection of art objects. It will also provide insight into the cultures of nine American Indian tribes that inhabited parts of Kansas in the first half of the 19th century.
The exhibition, entitled Vanished Voices: the Legacy of Northeast Kansas Indians, will be available from July 18 to Sept. 19. There will be a family day and public opening from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The exhibition, which includes about 50 objects, is being presented in conjunction with the Lawrence sesquicentennial celebration and the annual Lawrence Indian Arts Show.
The exhibition shows the legacy of the northeast Kansas indians, said Joni Murphy, a doctoral candidate in art history at the University of Kansas who organized the exhibit along with Andrea S. Norris, former Spencer Museum of Art director.
"I think it's important for everybody to see," said Murphy. "Everyone should remember that before the settlers, this was Indian Territory — they were forcefully removed from here and they had been forcefully removed from somewhere else before they came here."
Many people know that Oklahoma was formerly Indian Territory, but not as many
people realize that parts of Kansas and Nebraska shared that designation, Murphy said.
The exhibit covers time periods from about 1830 to 1850. Most of the American Indians from east of the Mississippi had been forced into American Indian territory, Murphy said. Many of them who relocated to Kansas remained here for less than one generation. The term "vanished," however, does not mean that the tribes no longer exist. Three tribes — the Potawatomi, Kickapoo and Sauk and Fox — continue to occupy small reservations in northeast Kansas.
It is not the people, but their cultures that have largely "vanished" from this area, Murphy said.
In addition to the three tribes remaining in Kansas, additional tribes represented in the show include the Kansa, Delaware, Ottawa, Osage, Shawnee and Kiowa. Memorabilia in the exhibit include moccasins, a wedding blanket, turbans and blouses. There are also some photographs of present day Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, dating back to the 20th century.
Murphy said that because of our rich heritage, we could learn from our history.
"I think that there's always something to be found in our past. Murphysaid. "Artists can look at these objects and learn something from the past."
from Lawrence historian Karl Gridley. Gridley is a member of Lawrence's sesquicentennial commission. "I've always had an interest in the Native Americans of Kansas," Gridley said. "I'm really excited about the show." He said he contacted Murphy and Norris three or four years ago, when the sesquicentennial commission was considering ideas for commemorative events during 2004.
Murphy, who is Creek, from the Muskogee Nation, graduated from Haskell in 1993. She said the idea for the show came
Items on display have been loaned from several sources, including the Kansas Museum of History in Topeka, the Kansas City Museum, Haskell Indiai Nations University and private collections. About half of the objects come from the University of Kansas anthropology collections.
"Spencer borrowed about 26 objects representative of tribes that once occupied the Kansas region," said Mary Adair, interim director/associate curator at the KU museum of anthropology. "Many of these objects have
seldom been on display in the past, providing viewers an opportunity to see a diversity of objects."
At the public opening of Vanished Voices: The Legacy of Northeast Kansas
Indians at 1:15 p.m on Sunday, Tom Spottedhorse of the Haskell Indian Nations University staff will offer a traditional native blessing.
It will be followed at 1:30 by a gallery talk by Murphy. At 7 p.m.on August26 at the Spencer's White Gallery, Murphy will again give a gallery talk. Detailed historical information about the tribes represented in the exhibit will be available in the gallery guide.
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Vegetarians now have more options
By Julie Jones
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Diet products, such as Atkins and SlimFast, are congesting supermarket shelves. But there is a less commercialized dietary lifestyle with an increasing number of available products - vegetarianism.
The American Dietetic Association estimated that $1.5 billion was spent in the vegetarian food market in 2002 on foods that replaced meat products. This number is up from $310 million in 1996, and is expected to double by 2006.
According to The National Restaurant Association, eight out of 10 restaurants with table service offer vegetarian entrees.
Lori Smith, Lawrence junior, has followed a vegetarian lifestyle for 11 years. She agreed that it had become easier to follow the vegetarian lifestyle in recent years.
"When I stopped eating meat I did not know what I was doing," Smith said. "It's been a learning process over the years to make sure I get enough protein."
What Smith went through was normal, said Reed Mangels, nutrition adviser for The Vegetarian Resource Group. Many beginning vegetarians take meat off of their plates, but then don't replace it with anything else, leading to hunger and nutrition deficiencies.
"The important thing is to educate yourself," Mangels said."Read as much about it as possible."
tend to live longer, and have a lower risk of heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes. Mangels said.
The no-meat diet can also lower rates of rheumatoid arthritis and help lower cholesterol, said Peter Kimble, Lawrence naturopath.
Despite the health benefits, caution should still be exerted when cutting meat from the diet. Vegetarians and vegans should eat a variety of plant-based food, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans, Mangels said. Eating refined grains, such as white breads and pastas, can actually be worse for your health.
Though studies show vegans absorb calcium better, they still have the potential to have an inadequate calcium supply, said Ann Chapman, Watkins Memorial Health Center nutritionist. Beans, figs, almonds, tofu and orange juice fortified with calcium can help vegans attain the 1,200 milligrams of calcium needed daily.
Strict vegans should also take B12 vitamin supplements.
Kimble said he did not recommend a vegetarian or vegan diet for everyone, such as those with acid reflux disease or gluten intolerances.
"In my opinion the healthiest diet is mostly vegetarian, but does not exclude meat, especially eggs," Kimble said.
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Record rainfall; damaging storms hurt crops
By Erik Johnson
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Kansan staff writer
Most Summers, Bob and Joy Lominska, owners of Hoyland Farms, a 67-acre organic farm about 15 miles north of Lawrence, wake up in the morning to gaze at the Western sky and pray for rain. A few strong storms in the past month, however, have them cursing the prospect of more water on their many crops.
June has come and gone with lower-than-average rainfall in the Lawrence area — 3.85 inches, more than and inch-and-a-half lower than the June average, according to www.weather.com. But a few especially wet weekends, namely a storm that Lominska said dumped more than 5 inches on his farm June 27 and 28, damaged crops
and saturated the soil on some local farms.
"Look at this," Joy Lominska said, pointing to a row of empty, soaked clay soil. "We can't Roto-till and we can't hoe this. You'd stick the hoe in the ground and pull up nothing but a big clump of mud."
The Lominska's are members of the Rolling Prairie Farmers Alliance, a group of eight local organic farms providing bags of fresh produce to more than 300 students and Lawrence households each week for 22 weeks a year. Because organic farmers typically run smaller operations than factory or corporate farms, they don't always have the irrigation tools or water-diversion methods to get them through unusual weather.
Although 2004 remains a successful year overall, dense clay soil at Hoyland Farms, which usually acts as a holding tank for
"You can see the beans here that don't look very happy." Joy said standing over a row of beans, most of which are dead or dying. "They've all suffocated from a lack of oxygen. That rain's killed them."
water during drier years, has held too much water this year, killing some crops.
Wet weather also promotes fungal diseases in many plants. One-third of Hoyland's cherry crop rotted, and bad grapes have to be picked each day to avoid spreading of infection.
Michael Lee, Lawrence Free State High School junior, is looking over the crops at Sandheron Farm in Oskaloosa while his father, Stu Schaffer, sociology professor at Johnson County Community College, is attending lectures in China. Sandheron sits in a valley, and the same storm that damaged Hoyland Farm's
crops drowned Lee's entire bean crop.
Rainwater runs down the hills on either side of the valley, carrying debris, knocking over some plants and flooding others.
"At certain points in the garden the rain just sits there," Lee said. "That's been drowning some plants, and it's been a bit of a problem."
Two weeks into July, rains have already exceeded the monthly average of 4.01 inches by almost an inch. August is typically the driest month in Kansas, and despite the possibility of more heavy storms, the Lominska's are optimistic of another successful year.
"On the whole, I think it will be a good year," Bob said. "But it's always easier to put rain down yourself than it is to take it off."
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So close...yet so different North Lawrence is unknown to most KU students
By Marc Ingber
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Merely minutes away from Massachusetts Street, the only thing that separates north Lawrence from the downtown area is a bridge.
Though the two areas are close in proximity, the social atmosphere at the bars and restaurants share little in common. Massachusetts Street is a haven for University of Kansas students and local high school students, whereas north Lawrence tends to draw an older crowd local business people and former University students.
"I've never heard much about it," Shane Stecklein, Dodge City junior, said of north Lawrence. "It could be interesting." Stecklein said he and his friends went to Massachusetts Street often, but never ventured across the river.
Tadashi Momma, Tokyo freshman, said he never went to North Lawrence because he didn't have a car and didn't want to walk there.
They are not alone. Rick Renfro,
owner of Johnny's Tavern, 401 N. Second St., in north Lawrence, said the college student business he had now doesn't compare to what it was in the past.
He said that from 1979 to 1985 Johnny's was popular with college students. But after Kansas changed the drinking age from 18 to 21 in 1988, his college student business decreased dramatically. Renfro said.
Now, about 20 percent of Johnny's business is college students, Renfro said, and for them it is more popular as a restaurant.
"The bulk of KU students come for a cheeseburger and fries as opposed to late-night partying." he said.
Maggie Del Campo, manager of La Tropicana, 434 Locust St. in north Lawrence, said they didn't have a lot of student business either.
"Most of our customers are local business people," she said. "They kind of like it here because the students stay on Mass."
She said most of the students who do come know about La Tropicana by word of mouth because the restaurant doesn't
do much advertising at the University.
"When we get a student they keep coming and coming and they bring friends," Del Campo said.
Renfro said most of the reason for the lack of popularity among college students was that north Lawrence had negative stereotypes attached to it about its socioeconomic standing. He said that had been changing recently.
"Over the last ten years a lot of younger families have been moving here," he said.
Renfro said he was not so sure he would want Johnny's to have the popularity of bars on Massachusetts Street. He would like to see more college students come, but he wouldn't want a huge throng of them coming every week, he said.
Ted Boyle, president of the North Lawrence Improvement Association, agreed.
He said he was nervous when the city of Lawrence began trying to limit the number of bars on Massachusetts Street because he thought some of them would migrate to North Lawrence.
"We'd like to see some commercial
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developments up North Second and Third streets," Boyle said. "But we don't want it to turn into a strip."
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Agencies downsize to stay in business
By Nikola Rowe editor@kansan.com Special to the Kansan
Lawrence residents looking to take a trip this summer are going to have to look a little harder for a travel agency to help with planning.
The number of travel agencies in Lawrence has dwindled to four, and those remaining, have to find new ways to stay in business.
Some of the travel agencies have downsized in order to stay in business. Lawrence Travel Center moved into a smaller office building in the bottom level of the First Med Building, 2323 Ridge Court.
Beverly Falley, Lawrence Travel Center vice president of marketing, said that this was not a hard move because it didn't take much space to run a travel agency. Others, like Travellers Inc., merged with Ruth Hughs' agency.
John Novotny, vice president of operations for Travellers Inc., started working with Travellers in 1978. Novotny said the key to staying in business in Lawrence was providing good service.
Travellers Inc. has served the Lawrence community since the 1950s.
"With all the online availability, if I can do it online cheaper I won't go to a travel agent."
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"People buy from people they like," Novotny said.
Paula Paggi, Dallas alumni, went to Carlson Wagonlit Travel when she and her roommate wanted to take to trip to Mexico last summer.
Novotny has seen a trend in more family travel, but both Travellers Inc. and Carlson Wagonlit Travel said student travel for study abroad programs and spring break trips provided the most business.
Paggi's experience was pleasant, but she found that it was easier to save money by using the Internet instead of agencies.
"With all the online availability, if I can do it online cheaper I won't go to a travel agent." Paggi said.
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The house has received private loans from a number of sources: $100,000 from the Sunflower co-op, $20,000 from the Lawrence Preservation Alliance and $50,000 from other private sources.
He said construction always cost more than originally estimated, and banks wouldn't give loans on the house because it had no value until it was occupiable, forcing Baker to turn elsewhere for much needed funds.
The upside, he said, was the opportunity to save a big house with some history.
The house itself was free, and the owner of the lot agreed to suspend payment requests for one year so residents can move in and acquire rent to pay.
Ad Astra was originally intended to be an Appropriate Technology house, which means it would use environmentally friendly construction materials and renewable methods of using water and energy.
But construction delays, a lack of consistent volunteers, and rising costs have put this venture low on the priority list for now.
"There's been some talk about installing a solar water-heater," Baker said. "But for now we're just trying to make this place livable, so we'll worry about that later."
Valley Moving of Wamego is scheduled to remove the aging railroad ties sometime this week, Baker said, which will allow the house to drop five-to-seven-inches onto permanent supports.
"There's been some talk about installing a solar water-heater. But for now we're just trying to make this place liveable, so we'll worry about that later."
Baker and volunteers then have to create an entire basement from the bare wooden frame and enough space for four of the house's 10 rooms.
Ad Astra will likely not see completion or at least occupiable conditions until the middle or end of October, later than the expected September move in date.
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This additional delay means 10 KU students may be without a place to sleep for half a semester, a problem that doesn't seem to bother Baker.
"I had a friend couch-surf at my place for a month and a half last summer," he said. "So I figure she owes me."
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Import shops find untapped market
By Jon Raiston
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Lawrence residents have more opportunities than ever to indulge their taste buds and decorative palettes with products from around the world.
With more than 10 import stores in Lawrence, the market has yet to be cornered.
The Cost Plus World Market, 3106 South Iowa St., is the newest import store to open in Lawrence. It is one of eight new stores opened by the San Francisco chain in the past year. The company's net income of $3.3 million in this year's first quarter, almost a 30 percent increase from one year ago, according to the company's Web site.
Local import stores aren't worried that a larger chain store will drive them out of business, and so far, local import stores haven't noticed a difference.
"Downtown is a whole different world than 31st and Iowa," Melissa Padgett, store manager of Third Planet, 846 Massachusetts St., said. "It's like it's two different cities."
She said she thought the acceptance of a diverse number of religions was another reason for good business, and specifically pointed out the popularity of Buddhism.
"I think that this town is such a cultural
crossroads. More people are decorating in a more diverse way." Padgett said. "Nothing says Christmas like a little, red Buddha."
The World Market and the local stores represent two types of import stores: the larger store that carries a variety of goods from multiple continents around the world and the smaller store that carries specific imports from one region of the world.
"I think those two models can coexist. People can benefit from the bulk model and also the specialization model," said David Wiley, program coordinator in the University of Kansas's Office of Study Abroad.
Wiley said one explanation of why import stores had become more popular was because the city had reached a critical mass of people.
Another example Wiley offered, was in media. The Food Network and cookbooks provide culturally-specific recipes. Stores such as the Mediterranean Market and Cafe, 3300 W. 15th St., offer regional food supplies and ingredients that are hard to come by anywhere else.
"People have these recipes and need a particular ingredient that they can only get at these stores." Wiley said.
Students participating in study abroad programs also contribute to the business.
Wiley said foreign students shopping at
"I think that this town is such a cultural crossroads.More people are decorating in a more diverse way.Nothing says Christmas like a little, red Buddha."
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Store manager of Third Planet
import stores to find products they couldn't get anywhere else.
Brits, 732 Massachusetts St., carries a drink popular in Scotland called Irn-Bru, described as having a mild, citrus-vanilla flavor, that is not popular in the United States.
"In the first two or three days the exchange students from Scotland are here, they are in Brits lining up to buy Irn-Bru," Wiley said.
Internet sales have been increasing along with in-store sales for stores such as Au Marche, 931 Massachusetts St., that have a Web site where customers from all over the country can order its products.
Lora Wiley,managing owner of Au Marche and wife of David, said that business in her store had increased each year in
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Soldiers found outlet for local music scene
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JUNCTION CITY — A group of Fort Riley soldiers, who call themselves Exit Entertainment, are looking to build a hip-hop conglomerate in Junction City.
This month, the group held a talent competition, where Miracle, a southern rapper from Augusta, Ga., selected hiphop groups to perform for Universal Records representatives.
Exit's business manager, Tavares Bethel, said it was a "golden opportunity" for local acts to make contacts and receive feedback from professionals.
"A lot of people don't know this, but there is a lot of talent in this town, and I'm going to try to bring it all out into the open," said Wayne Goode, who started the group about two years ago.
Goode said Exit Entertainment would do more than just produce albums - it would also promote hip-hop in the Junction City area.
Goode said some soldiers exhibited talent that could rival famous rappers like Nas or Jay-Z; all they needed was an outlet to exhibit their talent. These soldiers also bring with them connections to
hip-hop hot spots in New York, Miami and St. Louis.
One of those connections allowed Exit Entertainment to arrange the concert featuring Miracle. Goode said the group also planned to put together more concerts, talent shows and parties.
Exit Entertainment plans to get people in Junction City and the surrounding area to take hip-hop more seriously.
Jean Pierre, who goes by the stage name of Young P, is one of the shining stars of the group. He already has albums that are selling underground, and lyrically, he is considered the best Fort Riley has to offer.
An increase in troop strength at Fort Riley could also help vault Junction City into the hip-hop world.
"None of us are from here," Young P said. "So the plan is make Junction City into another Philly, or make it like New York, ATL or Miami. We are going to make it as enjoyable as possible and bring our homes here."
"This is a peaceful movement, a mission to improve our lives and at the same time make this area the place to be for hip-hop." he said. "This movement is all about the true essence of rap."
Oklahoma tribe upset over Kansas casino loss
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WASHINGTON — A powerful ally of the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma spoke out yesterday against the closure of its Kansas casino by state authorities.
"I think they've been screwed over by the United States government," Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) said during a hearing where the tribe's chief testified.
Young, a 16-term lawmaker with considerable clout in Washington, is supporting legislation by Kansas Democratic Rep. Dennis Moore that would allow the Wyandotte casino.
Despite Young's effort, however, the bill is opposed by Kansas Republicans in Congress, giving it little chance of moving forward. Meanwhile, the tribe is waging a legal battle to reopen its casino.
The state of Kansas shut down the casino in April, seven months after it opened for business across from Kansas City, Kan., City Hall.
Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline sued the National Indian Gaming Commission and its parent agency, the
U. S. Department of the Interior, after the casino opened.
The commission ruled in March that the casino was operating illegally and gave the Wyandottes a week to respond, after which Kline had police and Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents close the casino.
At issue is whether the tribe's land can be used for gambling under federal law. Wyandotte Chief Leaford Bearskin told the House Resources Committee that Congress intended, in a 1984 law, for the land to be considered sovereign and classified in a way that would allow gambling.
"The law that the Wyandotte Nation is following was passed by Congress, not an attorney at the NIGC who arbitrarily decided she had the power to harm my nation." Bearskin said.
Young, a senior member of the Resources Committee, chided Interior officials for failing to respond to his complaints and questions about the matter. He argued that the gaming commission's ruling was a preliminary finding and that action should have come after a final determination.
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Program challenges advanced youth Three-week TIP program meets needs of gifted
By Abby Tillery
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Running around with 175 children for a summer job on campus isn't the typical job description a college student looks for when applying. St. Louis junior Elizabeth Willard said it wasn't something that scared her off.
Her official title for her summer job is McCollum residential counselor at the University of Kansas. Willard is part of the Duke University Talent Identification Program.
The program seeks to challenge children that surpass their school's curriculum.
Willard said the children attending the three-week program were set aside because they were advanced in their educational knowledge and sometimes they didn't have close peer friends. That is why the program is so important, she said.
"The social interaction is almost as important as the academic side, if not more important," Willard said.
The program began in 1981 at Duke University with 151 students participating just at the Duke University Location. The University has had 175 participants in each of this year's two summer sessions.
The mission of the program is to meet the needs of gifted children emotionally and intellectually. Willard sees her job as way to make a difference in the lives of children.
"Your working where there is a need and not for the money," she said.
Just watching the children react to situations and each other gives Willard a sense of contribution.
Novonty Lawrence started teaching classes three years ago at the program, but now is the on-site coordinator for the Duke TIP program at the University. Residential and instructional staff come from all over and can go to one of the four other universities (Duke University, Appalachian State University, Davidson College and Duke University Marine Lab) participating in the program. The program has been at the University for about eight years, he said.
Scott Greenwood, chief operating officer for the Duke TIP, said the application process for staff was thorough, but employees were from different areas, illuminating the different demands of the program.
"The social interaction is almost as important as the academic side, if not more important."
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"We don't have a cookie cutter staff," he said.
The University's summer session consists of children in 7th through 10th grades.
They're recruited as part of a talent search that the program conducts based on SAT and ACT scores.
There are 10 different courses offered during the two summer sessions ranging from psychology to aerospace engineering.
Greenwood said he agreed with Willard that the program was something he was proud of it.
Children learn that being gifted is not bad, he said, and he hoped that staff walked away with gaining something also.
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Elizabeth Willard, St. Louis junior, leads a yoga class in McCollum's tenth floor lobby as an activity for students participating in the Duke Talent Identification Program.
"We like to have them leaving feeling that they have made a difference in the lives of students," he said.
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New basketball seating plan brings in millions for athletics
The new priority seating plan has raised between $5 million and $7 million since the middle of May, according to associate athletic director Jim Marchiony.
The response is due to the athletic department's one-time offer to award double points for donations made to the Williams Fund by June 30.
Under the new system donors are awarded points based on such things as money donated, employment at the University and season tickets in other sports.
The ticket holders with the most points will be assigned the best seats.
Marchiony said the response to the new system was overwhelming.
According to the athletic department Web site, more than 4,200 donors contribute almost $5.5 million annually.
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Paralympic to represent United States as archer
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chuck Lear was 9 years old when he shot his first arrow.
Forty years later, Lear was looking for a sport that he could share with his wife. His choices were limited as a double amputee in a wheelchair after he lost his left arm and left leg while fighting in Vietnam.
Lear didn't want to shoot with his teeth like most disabled archers who didn't have use of both arms.
He had received an arm from Kansas City Artificial Limbs about 20 years ago,
When Lear, Lee's Summit, Mo., decided to try archery for the first time in several years, he certainly didn't think it would one day give him a chance to represent the United States at the Paralympic Games. But he'll be doing just that — he leaves for this year's games in Athens, Greece, in September.
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Olympic swim team begins to take shape
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LONG BEACH, Calif. — The challenges just keep coming for Michael Phelps.
Peirsol pulled away on the final lap to win in a world record time of 1:54.74 breaking his own mark of 1:55.15 set two years ago. Phelps earned the other Olympic berth, finishing second in 1:55.86.
The world's best swimmer couldn't keep pace with Aaron Peirsol in the 200-meter backstroke and lost for the first time at the U.S. Olympic swim trials Monday night.
"Having a loss like that will definitely fuel me a little bit more," Phelps said. "I
don't like to lose."
Peirsol and Phelps were both under world record pace for the first three laps, matching each other nearly stroke-forstroke. Then Peirsol came off the final turn faster and Phelps said that cost him the race.
"It's going to make me go back to the drawing board and try to change some things," Phelps said. "It gave me sort of a message. I knew what I'm trying to do isn't easy. No one said it was."
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Phelps bounced back to win the 200-meter individual medley, making him the first American male to qualify for five individual swimming events at an
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2004 team has chance to make KU history
Kansas football kicks off in 52 days, yet the buzz around the new season sounds like mute bees are providing it. Perhaps last year's surprise finish failed to remind enough fans that it had been eight years since Kansas experienced post-season play. Maybe losing quarterback Bill Whittemore weighs heavier on people's minds than leading rusher Clark Green and tackling machine Nick Reid returning. Whatever the case, this year's team will do well, and has a chance to make history — both good and bad along the way.
Nine bowls all-time, none of them back-to-back. The Jayhawks have been close, going to bowls in 1973 and 1975, and they went to two Aloha Bowls during the Glen Mason era in '92 and '95; yet sustaining consecutive bowl success has alluded the 'Hawks.
The Jayhawks enter this season following a bowl appearance for only the ninth time ever. In the previous eight seasons, the Hawks were never able to make it back to a bowl.
Coach Mark Mangino, in only his third season, is in a fantastic, albeit difficult, position to put his stamp on the football program forever.
As fascinating as heading to another bowl sounds, the road to getting there is peppered with obstacles.
The Jayhawk's 2004 schedule is rugged. Eight of the eleven opponents the Jayhawks will face played in a bowl last year.
For starters, the non-conference
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portion is no slouch, opening the season against a tough Tulsa team, plus a trek to Big 10 country to face Northwestern, who upended the 'Hawks 28-20 last year. Then comes the meat and potatoes of Kansas' season, conference play.
The conference schedule will be as challenging as always, with games at Nebraska, Oklahoma and the season finale at Missouri.
The 'Hawks are also fortunate enough to welcome Texas and scandal-plagued Colorado to town. However, of all the conference games Kansas will play in 2004, one game stands out amongst the rest — October 9 at home against in-state rival Kansas State.
What makes that game so important? Never mind the fact that K-State has won the last eleven games of the series, outscoring the Jayhawks by a combined score of 460-97 over that time span. Disregard the last trip K-State made to Lawrence when they bludgeoned Kansas 64-0. No, no, this time is different, this time Kansas has history on its side. This year's game against K-State also happens to be Homecoming. Kansas has never lost to K-State on Homecoming.
Eight of the 101 games between both teams have been played on Homecoming for the Hawks, the last one in 1990.
which the Jayhawks won 27-24. A lot has changed since 1990. K-State began the one of the greatest turnarounds in college football under Bill Snyder.
Fourteen years, 126 wins, 11 bowls and one Big 12 Championship later, K-State is one of the premier programs in college football today. As for Kansas, it has endured three coaches, three bowls, 71 wins and more than a million fans heard saying, "When does basketball start?"
As one-sided as the numbers are in favor of K-State, none of that will matter when they take on Kansas in early October.
Because in-state bragging rights are not the only thing at stake; redemption and perfection are on the line for the Jayhawks.
Kansas' 2004 season is not limited to the aforementioned possibilities, yet the two items add intriguing by-lines perhaps not previously imagined. The Jayhawks are by no means a threat to win a National Championship or even their conference. However, it is not unfathomable for the 'Hawks to go 6-5, beat K-State and finish with a post-season birth.
In the meantime, something has to be done about the bees.
Davis is a pre-journalism Topeka freshman.
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but Lear asked owner Wayne Kessler to design another that would allow him to try archery.
"We tried different things and made over a dozen changes. We finally ended up with a hook arm, and it did the job." Kessler said.
Lear's first taste of top-level competition came at the 2002 National Outdoor Games. It was there that he met U.S. Paralympic team coach Doug Moe, who talked him into joining the National Archery Association.
Lear was having a great season until he ran into a setback at the National Outdoor games last July.
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency tested Lear positive for a banned substance called metoprolol, which was present in a prescribed medicine he was taking after suffering a heart attack two years before. The drug is prohibited only in archery because it lowers the heart rate, and the USADA believes that gives an archer a competitive advantage. Lear said he told officials he had no knowledge the drug was banned.
Lear regrouped and focused his efforts to the Paralympic trials this April in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
"It feels pretty awesome." Lear said.
"This isn't the regular Olympics, but there are still a very large number of athletes."
SWIM: Olympians ready for Greece
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Olympics. All of his events were within one hour of each other.
Other spots on the U.S. are filling in.
Yesterday morning, Jenny Thompson was the top qualifier in the 50-meter freestyle at 25.15. Kara Lynn Joyce, an upset winner in the 100-meter freestyle Monday night, was second at 25.16 and Natalie Coughlin also advanced to the semifinals with the fourth-fastest time (25.49).
Erik Vendt was the fastest swimmer in preliminaries for the grueling 1,500-meter
free at 15:18.15.
Amanda Beard is going to her third Olympics, having qualified in three events.
There was another upset in the 100-meter freestyle when Kara Lynn Joyce held off Natalie Coughlin by four-hundredths of a second.
Maritza Correia finished fourth and became the first black woman to make the U.S. swimming team. She'll be eligible for the relay.
"It's a great honor," Correia said. "I hope I'm the first of many."
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Their act may include segments on exploding prom dates and pocket ducks, but a lack of solemnity did not stop a local sketch comedy group from getting serious recognition.
Right Between the Ears, a sketch comedy series produced by Kansas Public Radio at the University of Kansas, received the Grand Award for Best Entertainment Program at the New York Festivals 2004 International Radio Programming & Promotion Awards last month.
"This is sort of our equivalent of winning Best Picture," said Kip Niven, Right Between the Ears cast member. "Within the radio community this is a wonderful recognition for the show."
Right Between the Ears consists of a cast and crew of 14 who perform new material every couple months. Most of the shows are put on at Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St., but the group also travels to other cities in Kansas including Kansas City, Baldwin City and Topeka. Each performance usually consists of two separate shows put on back-to-back; one which is for the in-house audience only and one that is broadcast live on KPR in Lawrence, Junction City and Emporia.
Darrell Brogdon, KPR's program director, who serves as the show's producer and primary writer, said their goal was to make Right Between the Ears a weekly series. That way, there is a better chance it will be picked up by National Public Radio, he said.
The series is funded solely by ticket sales at its performances. In order to become a weekly series, the show would need to get a sponsor, Niven said. Hesaid they were looking for sponsors both locally and nationally.
"We're pretty sure we're going to stay local, but increase the broadcast reach," he said.
Niven and fellow cast member Rick Tamblyn are University of Kansas alumni. Tamblyn auditioned for the comedy group in 1986 after seeing an ad in the paper, but it was Niven's ties to the University that indirectly led to him getting involved. Niven, a graduate of the department of theatre and film, was directing a show for the University about 10 years ago when he heard about Right Between the Ears. He decided to audition and has been a member ever since.
Brogdon said the main subjects the show satired were politics, TV and celebrities. He said at least half the material in the show was inspired by the news and that they strived not to choose sides politically.
"We bend over backwards to be evenhanded and make fun of everybody," Brogdon said. "As a result we rarely get complaints."
Niven said his favorite impersonations to do were George W. Bush, or "Dubya" as he refers to him, and Antonio Banderas, whom he described as a rather "self-involved character type."
"I specialize in fake commercials for utterly worthless products like 'The Gravy Baby' or 'Pocket Duck,'" he said.
Tamblyn said he enjoyed doing comedy bits that had nothing to do with what was going on in the world.
"My responsibilities are to pick up Mr. Brogdon's dry cleaning every week and make sure his drinks are always 40 percent vodka with exactly four ice cubes," Tamblyn joked.
But being in a comedy group means responsibilities outside of performing as well.
This is the second time Right Between the Ears has received the Grand Award. It did once before in 1993. The group's next performance at Liberty Hall is scheduled for Oct. 9.
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The Lawrence City Band is playing tonight at South Park, 11th and Massachusetts streets. The outdoor concert is open to all ages and is free.
Pickin Up and Movin On will include stories of the Underground Railroad told by Tracy Milsap. The presentation will appeal to children ages 5 to 12 and is open to all ages. The presentation is free and will begin at 10:30 a.m.
A Gallery Concert featuring John Jarvis will take place tonight at Signs of Life, 722 Massachusetts St. The concert is open to all ages and free. It starts at 7 p.m.
Bagheera and Raging Hormones will play at 9 p.m. at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. The rock and punk concert is open to all ages.
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311 will perform at Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre, 633 N. 130th St., Bonner Springs, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the all ages show cost $32.
Gang of Hours will play at The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St. The rock concert starts at 10 p.m. and is 21 and over. The cost is $3.
NEON will be at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. The 18 and over event starts at 10 p.m. and will include a mix of '80s pop, electro, Hip-Hop and punk music. Tickets are $5. Drink specials include $0.75 draws and $2.50 double wells.
The Sidewalk Sale will begin in downtown Lawrence, Massachusetts St., between 6th and 11th streets. Downtown stores looking to clear out summer left-overs will display merchandise outside their store. Stores open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.
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She Stoops to Conquer, a play by Oliver Goldsmith, starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall, University of Kansas. The Kansas Summer Theatre will be performing its version of the 18th century play through July 25. Tickets cost $12.
The Band That Saved the World will play at the Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St. The funk and rock concert starts at 10 p.m. and is 21 and over. The cost is $5.
Singer and songwriter Kyle Morelan will perform at Signs of Life, 722 Massachusetts St. The performance will include live music, coffee, books and art. The show is free and open to all ages.
Shameless will be at The Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 New Hampshire St. Two DJs will spin retro, electro and disco music. The dance concert is 21 and over and the cost is $2.
DINING OUT
75th Street Brewery revives tough restaurant location
In the parking lot of a Hy-Vee, where Emerson Biggins Sports Bar and Grill used to be, 75th Street Brewery has taken over. The bar and grill revived the location that was often overlooked into an exciting and delicious restaurant with an interesting menu and a comfortable atmosphere. One of the most interesting spots in the entire restaurant is the exposed cooper brewing machinery behind the bar.
The 75th Street Brewery offers up some classic bar and grill favorites like chicken tenders, sandwiches and burgers. Their "Brewen," an average sized Rueben sandwich, is not spectacular, but tastes delicious nonetheless. A variety of sides, including cottage cheese, compliment the corned beef and sauerkraut sandwich. The sauerkraut was
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really the stand out of the sandwich and was the perfect combination of crunchy and cooked. The sandwich wasn't that large for it's price of $7.50, even though it had a generous amount of meat.
If you are looking for something a little different, Mama's Mac and Cheese is a rich and delicious dish that delivers. This isn't your boxed macaroni either. Jumbo shell pasta, mozzarella, provolone and cheddar cream sauce are topped with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. It was creamy and crunchy at the same time, although the cheese could be a
little overwhelming. The dish is also served with a big chunk of toasted bread. The dish cost $7.95 and served up a large amount of food. Chicken or broccoli could be added for $1.50 and would make a nice addition to the cheesy pasta.
Other menu options include a variety of appetizers, salads, pasta entrees and their huge list of beers. The service was friendly enough and outdoor seating in a fenced off patio area created a nice ambiance, even though traffic on Clinton Parkway was rumbling in the background. Plus, as with almost any restaurant, outside patrons end up losing out on some of the service inside eaters get. Overall, if you are looking for a classic bar and grill on the west side of Lawrence, 75th Street Brewery will deliver.
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BOOK REVIEW
Berry's 'Remembering' stirs readers' emotions throughout
The novel Remembering is my first encounter with author Wendell Berry. The range of emotion he expressed and the broad spectrum of issues he explored in a mere 100 pages were surprising.
The focus of this book is Andy Catlett's journey from an agricultural convention in San Francisco, where the participants are interested in "academic careerism and the politics and business of agriculture" to his farm in Port William, Ky.
Andy lost his right hand while fixing a picker during harvest. Anger at the injury creates a rift between Andy and his wife and kids. That hand was his connection to the soil. It was his partner in expressing affection to his wife and children and in completing the day's myriad chores. It was his bond to others
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Regaining that hold is the purpose of Andy's journey. Andy's memory of past lives reveals a kinship between his forbears and the land that contrasts deeply with the great disconnect he now feels between himself and everything else.
when a handshake silently sealed a deal and said thanks.
his machines, an ulcer, an eternal debt to creditors and no neighbors.
He recalls Bill Meikelberger's 2,000 acre farm, which he visited while working for the periodical Scientific Farming. Andy felt a cold sterility on the farm. Meikel伯贤 lived there with his wife,
Andy found comfort in the small, 80-acre spread of Isaac. His old parents and young children each had a place on the farm. The Amish community, made up of families and farms like Isaac's had all it needed.
By patching together his past, Andy mends the present.
Berry's Remembering is worthy of your time.
Not your typical summer-beach fare. Remembering explores history and family, grief and anger, old ways versus new ways, man versus machine, needs and wants and the decline of rural America and rural values.
— Wheaton Elkins
If you read this book, you will find that all of its words resemble the people and places it describes.
MUSIC REVIEW
Lali Puna's newest effort continues innovative ways
The newest album of Munich, Germany's electro-garage-pop band Lali Puna, Faking the Books, is just another addition to the mounting pile of good ones to come from Morr Music, a Berlin-based label.
The label includes Mum, the spooky group of Icelandic musicians who haunted Lawrence just two weeks ago and B. Fleishmann, whose uplifting vocals and groovy dance beats amount to a kind of existential self-help (for cool people, of course).
Faking the Books continues the band's impressive trend of innovating and progressing from album to album. The best songs feature waves of crackling bass fuzz and calculated but always relaxed
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boreal beats, finally adorned with the concise beauty of pop melody. The soothing voice of lead singer Valerie Treveljahrs glides over the cacophony.
Her lyrics speak of a quiet desperation that Thoreau knew, but that only our post-modernists can so grinningly express. There is occasionally a poetic anxiety in the lyrics but, unfortunately, it often deteriorates to pessimism and complaint.
The vocals never sound whiney, even if the lyrics do,and the music is fascinating--although one may detect a latent dissatisfaction in the wavering of distorted guitars. Other lyrics speak of genuine estrangement, more so than histrionic depression, and these lyrics fit the music better. The lines that confess of "my whole past behind glass," from "Small Things," and the "strange news from outside," in "Geography-5," are disturbing, but true. At times, our own past is as foreign as another persons present.
There is something perpetually fresh about minimal break-beats in light of a verse-chorus structure any way, and such a reunion of songwriting and electronica promises even more genre-warping, laptop music in days to come. Lali Puna's Faking the Books is worth a listen, especially in the gloaming of a summer evening.
Matt Gertken
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Ferrell's male-chauvinist humor funny in 'Anchorman'
Will Ferrell's humor comes from honesty. His characters are brutally, hilariously and cluelessly frank.The title character in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is a smooth-talking version of the Janet Reno who bellowed "I'm sick and tired of your lies!" Burgundy shouts as well, or at least lets loose his blunt observations louder than everyone else's. If you've laughed at Ferrell's insensitive and endearing lugs before, you'll think Anchorman is as funny as I did.
Ron Burgundy and his Channel 4 news team rule dinner-hour TV news in
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1970's San Diego: a time when everyone believed what they heard on television. Brian Fantana, Champ Kind and Brick Tamland (Paul Rudd, David Koechner and Steve Carrell) live in a world of ugly suits, big sideburns and obnoxious pick-up lines. They greet Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), San Diego's first female reporter, with harassment. Although
Veronica is unmoved by the advances of Burgundy's sidekicks, she cannot resist Burgundy, the master of the jazz flute.
The biggest laughs go to the news team and the endless stream of cameos that go with any Will Ferrell movie. Applegate is just along for the ride. She's supposed to be the most serious character, but she mugs it up sometimes herself. Applegate can be funny, but is drowned out without being given anything as funny as what the chauvinist newsmen get to do. Best in Show's Fred Willard is also wasted as the station manager. Steve Carrell almost steals the movie playing a weatherman even more dimwitted than himself on The Daily Show. His friends are alarmed when he
brings a remarkably inappropriate weapon to a street fight. I also liked the deadpan narration by Bill Kurtis, the guy who narrates about fifteen hours of shows a day on the A&E channel.
Ferrell, who wrote the movie with the director Adam McKay, has fun with the idea that a stuffy newsman speaks the same way off camera. He squints and feigns interest when his only real skill is to read exactly what's on the teleprompter. It's funny enough to watch local TV news anchors try to humanize their blustery sincerity and self-importance with bad puns and toothy grins. Ron Burgundy and his crew talk the same way all the time.
Bob Ward
'Fahrenheit 9/11' emotional, but won't influence voters
Some Hollywood critics have suggested that Michael Moore's newest tirade, Fahrenheit 9/11, will have an impact on the impending election.
The documentary, which chronicles the events leading to and following Sept. 11, stirs up emotion, but what it doesn't do is lead a convincing argument that would help an undecided voter to put their vote elsewhere in November.
Fahrenheit 9/11 spends too much time showing the Bush administration getting their makeup done waiting to
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go on camera. If Moore's most shocking revelation in the film is that Washington officials sit around for a few moments waiting to go live to the entire American audience, then Moore needs to get new insider connections.
The most dramatic parts fall in the second half, where Moore drifts off track and starts deploring the American milli-
tary and shows disturbing footage of dead bodies in Afghanistan and Iraq following U.S. occupation. It is at those moments, when Moore's patronizing narration ceases, that he truly finds Fahrenheit 9/11 lacks the capacity to hold an educated debate about the dark road this administration has lead this country down. Rather, it takes footage every American has already seen on the nightly news and condemns and ridicules every mistake the President and his advisers have made, as though it was for the first time in American political history mistakes had been made or facts covered up.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 633 North 130th St., Bonner Springs, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the all ages concert range from $20 to $35.
JULY 17
The Blood Brothers, Daughers, Kill Me Tomorrow and Chromatics will play at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St., at 9 p.m. The all ages concert will include rock and metal music and will cost $8.
She Stoops to Conquer wil play at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.at the Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall, University of Kansas. Tickets cost $12.
The Wheelmen Parade will take place in downtown Lawrence, Massachusetts St., between 6th and 11th streets at 11 a.m. The Wheelmen is an organization that restores 19th century bicycles.The parade will include a demonstration of those bicycles.
JULY 18
She Stoops to Conquer, by 18th Century playwright Oliver Goldsmith, will performed at 5 p.m. at Inge Theatre in Murphy Hall. Tickets cost $12 for the all ages performance.
Kottonmouth Kings, OPM, Big D,
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In The Sixth Hour performs at The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. The 21 and over show begins at 10 p.m. Tickets range from $3 to $5.
Dirty Boogie, brought to you by DJ Konsept, will be at the Gaslight Tavern and Coffeehouse, Locust St. The 21 and over show is free and begins at 10 p.m.
Monster Squad, The CropKNOX, The Lone Wolfs and The Protest will perform at SpitFire, 1717 W. Ninth St., Kansas City, Mo. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets to the all ages show are $15.
JULY 19
Vanished Voices: The Legacy of Northeast Kansas Indians will be open at the Spencer Art Museum, 1301 Mississippi St., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The free exhibit is open to all ages. Festivities include free food and beverages, bluegrass music and hands-on activities for children of all ages.
- Theresa Andersson and Nathan Brooks will perform at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. The 18 and over show begins at 7 p.m.
The Killers will perform at The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. The 21 and over show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $10.
JULY 20
Early Evening and Heidi Phillips (of Frogpond) will perform at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. The 18 and over show begins at 10 p.m.
Senses Fail, My Chemical Romance and The Bled will perform at El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo. The all ages show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $12.
The Malinks and Dead Girls Ruin Everything will perform at Auntie Mae's Parlor, 616 N. 12th St., Manhattan. The 21 and over show will begin at 10 p.m.
94. 5 Country and AM580 present Comedy Invasion at Bullfrogs "Live", 4115 SW Huntoon, Topeka. Tickets cost $4 for the 21 and over event.
JULY 21
Sting and Annie Lennox will perform at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 633 N. 130th St., Bonner Springs. The all ages show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $31.50 to $127.
The Lawrence City Band will perform its season finale at 8 p.m. at South Park, 11th and Massachusetts St. The all ages show is free and will feature the "1812 Overture" and "Stars and Stripes Forever" and will conclude with a fireworks display.
A panel discussion of Lawrence ministers will discuss African American Churches in Early Lawrence at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. The all ages event begins at 7 p.m.
Del Christensen's paintings will be on display at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. The art opening is for all ages.
Bockman's Euphio and Joe Stickley's Blueprint will perform at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. The 18 and over show begins at 10 p.m.
Wednesday Night Heroes, The Escaped and Back Alley Abortions will perform at SpitFire, 1717 W. Ninth, Kansas City, Mo. The all ages show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $5.
Cru Jones will perform at the GroundWork Coffeehouse, 509 Cherokee, Leavenworth. Tickets cost $5 for the all ages show. The show starts at 7 p.m.
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Setting places will keep the dish from running away
Before you invite friends and family over for dinner, do you have to count your paper plates to make sure you have enough for everyone? Are your dinner parties always a free-for-all scramble for pizza or Chinese food? Or do you not even have dinner parties because you're intimidated by salad forks, fish knives and soup spoons?
Worry no more, throwing a classy dinner party with an elegant place setting isn't as hard as it sounds.
The basic set up
Marge Simpson may have learned how to use all 37 forks at Camp Land-A-Man, but don't let that get to you. Mainly because there aren't 37 forks to use, and there probably aren't many meals that would require them all even if there were.
For a proper formal place setting:
1) Place the service plate directly in front of where the guest would be sitting. At a truly formal dinner, this plate would not be eaten from. It would be either removed or the dish for the course
would be placed on top of it.
2) Think of the service plate as the center of a clock, and place the bread plate in the 10 o'clock position, or the upper left-hand corner of the setting. The butter knife is placed horizontally across the bread plate.
3) Place the water glass in the upper right-hand corner, or 1 o'clock, with the red wine glass below and to the right. The white wine glass should be below and to the right of the red wine glass.
4) Horizontally place the dessert spoon above the service plate with the bowl of the spoon pointing left. Place the dessert fork above the dessert spoon with the tines, or prongs, pointing right.
5) Working outward from the left side of the service plate, place the dinner fork next to the service plate, then the fish fork and then the salad fork.
6) Working outward from the right side of the service plate, place the dinner knife next to the service plate, then the fish knife and then the soup spoon.
7) Place the folded napkin to the left of the salad fork. The napkin can also be placed on top of the service plate.
During a formal dinner, courses are brought out on individual plates and either take the place of the service plate or are set on top of the service plate. If you can't remember the proper order of utensils, don't worry. You can always bring out the required fork or spoon on the dish when you serve your guests.
A few tips
If you ever find yourself at a formal dinner that you didn't set places for, and you can't remember what fork to use, just remember to work your way in with utensils. The utensils on the outside are the first ones used. Always assume that your host has set the table properly.
When sitting down to a formal dinner, always place the napkin in your lap. Never tie a napkin around your neck
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15 Id companion
16 Skillful deceit
17 Cry of appreciation
18 Moving vehicle
19 Like a big brother
20 Archipelago member
21 God of the sun
23 Wanton
24 Revealing
26 Shoe width
28 Cassowary cousin
29 Warming up
33 Brooking no delay
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39 Showdown time
40 Place
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45 Forever
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49 Tom of oaters
50 Tatter
51 Diner server
52 Soft mineral
59 Force on astronauts?
61 Lasso
62 Fred's first partner
64 Touch tenderly
65 Unexpected victory
66 Expert
67 Holiday forerunner
68 Steel plow pioneer
69 Group of lions
70 Ending of profit?
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2 Inherently
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33 Andean people
34 Comic Sahl
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44 Important time
46 Force through a die
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Solutions to last week's puzzle.
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HOROSCOPES
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JULY 14).
This year is about communication, in a very intimate sense. You have some things you've been saving up that ought to be distributed. These include words of praise for loved ones, as well as some precious heirlooms
Don't hold onto these valuables any longer. They're worth more to you if you share.
ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19). TODAY IS A 7.
You're smart and cute, and that's a good combination. But don't think you'll get away with breaking the rules.
TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20).
TODAY IS A 7.
If you find yourself wondering what to do with your spare change, set it aside for a rainy day. You'll be thankful that
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CANCER (JUNE 22-JULY 22). TODAY IS A 7.
Your routine is in a state or flux, or maybe it's completely messed up. At any rate, it looks like you need to be flexible. And stay in touch with the other people involved. Anticipate dis-
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LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22). TODAY IS A 7. You can't have it both ways or be in two places at once. You're going to have to choose, or at least set priorities. It's good practice.
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Of course you want fame and fortune, just like everyone else. But don't sacrifice something that's more important, like time with your family.
LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22). TODAY IS A 7.
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SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21).
TODAY IS A 7.
You could be shaken to your very roots by an impertinent suggestion. This causes you to look at everything differently, which is nice.
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The further you get into the job, the more you're likely to find that your master plan needs modifications. Keep at it.
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Hold your head down.
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Covenant Eyes also provides training materials to accountability partners teaching them how to read the reports and what to do if a user appears to be visiting questionable sites.
"The whole get is to get people talking," McClurg said. "The accountability partner is going to contact the user and say, 'Harry, John or Sally can you explain to me what you're doing over here at this site?'"
Subscribers pay between $2.50 and $6.95 a month for the service. With some 20,000 users worldwide, that means Covenant Eyes brings in a considerable revenue stream.
But McClurg said the pricing structure was devised to cover only basic operational costs and provide Covenant employees with a living wage, not to make a profit.
"Christians have really struggled with secret second lives. With the software program you are saying'I really want to bring this thing to light, and I want to deal with my own struggles."
Mark Brown
Director of University of Kansas' branch of Campus Crusade
While leaders on college campuses, like Brown, who has included a link to the Covenant Eyes Web site on the Campus Crusade for Christ's homepage, have endorsed the program for use among students, it's primary users are ministers and church staff members. Brown and another staff member at
Campus Crusade for Christ subscribe to the program.
"All of the leaders of church ministry need to be accountable on the Internet because there is a lot of temptation there, and if they stray, it can cause a lot of devastation in their ministry," McClurg said.
And, as Brown has experienced, serving as an adviser to students who are dealing with the problem of pornography addiction can provide ministers themselves with an unanticipated source of temptation.
Before coming to Kansas, Brown served as a Crusade for Christ leader at Northwestern University.
It was there, during the late 1990s, that he first encountered students who were struggling with Internet pornography.
"When you sit down with students who say, I'm struggling with this, and
this is what I did, and this is how I did it," you are armed with an arsenal of information that could be self destructive," Brown said.
While it might seem strange that religious men are ones openly confronting the issue of pornography, it is their very religious beliefs that cause devout Christians to view pornography as a more serious problem than their secular peers.
Brown said that many Christian men feel heavy-pressure to keep free of sin. As such, when they do slip up, they may be more inclined to keep their problems secret — a pattern which can fuel the escalation of a problem.
"Christians have really struggled with secret second lives," Brown said. "With the software program you are saying, 'I really want to bring this thing to light, and I want to deal with my own struggles.'"
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TECHNOLOGY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2004
Software keeps tabs on tempted Christians
By Jay Senter
jsenter@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
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Mark Brown sees students struggle with Internet pornography every year.
Many live in fraternity houses, where the use of pornography is so widespread that it is impossible to avoid.
Others are simply lonely, isolated in their dorm rooms with nothing to prevent them from succumbing to the temptation.
Since the Internet became widely available in the late 1990s, Brown, director of the University of Kansas branch of Campus Crusade for Christ, has counselled college students who struggle to reconcile the temptations of Internet pornography with their desire to lead a Christian lifestyle.
But finding an effective remedy frequently proved a difficult task.
When he first began counselling students with the problem, Brown would advise them to install filtering software on their computers.
Often it didn't work. The students would find ways to circumvent filters and feed their addiction.
Photo Illustration by Courtney Kuhlen
In extreme cases, he would recommend that students get rid of their computers altogether. For some, the temptations of the Internet were just too strong.
"In some ways a filter just invites a competitive spirit." Brown said.
But Brown thinks he has found an effective answer to the problem of Internet pornography addiction in software called Covenant Eyes - a payfor-use program that would strike many Internet users as unacceptably invasive.
Covenant Eyes, is not a filter. In fact, its creators believe that keeping access to the Internet unrestricted is essential to addressing the temptation of Internet porn. Instead, the program provides "Internet accountability" by allowing an outside party to monitor a person's Internet habits.
Once installed on a computer, Covenant Eyes, which gets its name from a verse in the book of Job, keeps a record of every Web page the user visits.
The program then checks each Web address against a database of pornographic sites, and scans the sites' text for "flag" words.
Using the information from those scans, Covenant Eyes assigns an "appropriateness" score to each site visited, and generates a total usage report for the subscriber.
That report is then made available on a
monthly or bi-monthly basis to the subscribers' "accountability partners," the one or two people subscribers choose to monitor their Internet usage.
Covenant Eyes vice-president Lynn McClurg said the program worked by taking away a key contributor to cyber-sex addiction: secrecy. The Covenant Eyes theory is that the Internet user won't be tempted to visit pornographic sites if they
know their Web activity is being monitored.
But McClurg conceded that the program was not perfect.
"You can go to legitimate medical research sites on breast cancer or other things, and they will receive a score." McClurg said.
SEE SOFTWARE ON PAGE 30
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INSIDE Salary increases Administrators hope a 6-percent pay increase will keep top professors at the University. PAGE 3
Dole Institute anniversary
As the Dole Institute marks its one-year anniversary, concerns remain over
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who's in charge. PAGE 4
Movin' out
The end of July marks the end of student leases and the beginning of a new problem. PAGE 12
Relays director honored
Kansas Relays director Tim Weaver will manage the track and field USA Men's Team. PAGE 17
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Courtney Kuhlen/Kansan
Victoria Brack, 12, and Kimberly Brack, 10 listen to a lifeguard's instructions to get out of the pool at the Lawrence Downtown Aquatic Center yesterday afternoon. The pool was cleared for thirty minutes to allow for clean-up of an accident in the water.The aquatic center works to ensure safety from health-related problems such as cryptosporidiosis which is often spread in swimming pools. For more on pool safety see PAGE 11.
Officials study new fuel
University continues research in biodiesel alternatives
By Abby Tillery
atlery@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
When University of Kansas representatives contacted Dennis Hupe about the use of biodiesel on campus, the director of field services for the Kansas soybean commission was more than happy to help and answer questions.
The University is advancing its investigation of biodiesel options for campus, which it has been following for the past three or four years.
Since 1992 the United Soybean
Board has been spearheading research about biodiesel as an alternate fuel. Soybean oil is a major contributor in making biodiesel and Kansas has more than 16,000 soybean producers.
Jim Long, vice provost for facilities planning and management at the University, said research was ongoing but no decisions had been made about using biodiesel as a substitute for regular petroleum diesel.
"The information we've needed has developed to a point that the University is engaged in a study of potential use of these fuels," he said.
Warranties on vehicles are one of the concerns being looked into. Hupe said fuel containing 20 percent biodiesel would not void or change a warranty for any major engine manufacturer in the United States.
Biodiesel has become an attractive alternative to petroleum diesel because of its feasibility in diesel engines and its reduction in sulfur and particulate matter - the top two pollutants produced from the burning of petroleum diesel.
Particulate matter is the dark solid
SEE BIODIESEL ON PAGE 24
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NEWS BRIEFS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2004
CORRECTION
Last week's University Daily Kansan contained an error. The article, "Agencies downsize to stay in business," stated student travel for study abroad programs and spring break trips provided the most business for Travellers Inc. and Wagonlit Travel. Study abroad programs and spring break trips do not provide the most business and have not declined since 2001.
Paula Paggi's name was also misspelled.
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Education department warns schools about loan scam
The provost's office last week issued a warning about a financial aid fraud scam to all University of Kansas students.
According to the United States Department of Education, the scammers have been calling college students and impersonating Department of Education officials. The callers claim they can replace a student's financial aid package with a grant that the student will not have to pay back. The caller then tells the student that there is a processing fee for the transaction, and solicits the student's bank account information.
The Department of Education does not offer a program to replace loans with grants, and encourages students to exercise a high level of caution before releasing any financial information over the phone.
To date, no University students are known to have fallen victim. Students are encouraged to call 1-800-647-8733 if they encounter the scam.
— Jay Senter
LAWRENCE
Southwest Lawrence rape investigation continues
A University of Kansas female student was raped in her home in southwest Lawrence July 14.
Police said the suspect entered the residence about 3 a.m. and was armed with a handgun.
Sergeant Dan Ward described the subject as a white six-foot-tall male in his late 20s with a slender build.
Ward said the investigation was ongoing and people should be aware of their surroundings.
"The possibility for something like this occurs on a daily basis," he said. "There is potential for a crime like this to occur and people need to take precautions to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim."
Ward said people should keep window shades down so a person would not be able to tell whether or not someone was home. Windows, doors and
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Firemen work at a wreck at Sixth and Indiana. Three were injured Monday afternoon when the blue Chrysler LeBarron struck the pickup, which was trying to go westbound on Sixth Street.
Sixth Street auto accident leaves three people injured
Police blocked westbound traffic on Sixth Street near Indiana Street for more than four hours Monday after a collision at 4 p.m. left three people injured.
Emmanuel Guana Jr., 52, was attempting to turn left from the east-bound lane on Sixth Street when his red 1988 GMC pickup was struck by a blue 1992 Chrysler LaBaron convertible.
The driver, Judith Haling, 58, and passenger Charles Haling, 61, were immediately taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine St. Judith was released late Monday and Charles did not receive medical attention.
Guana had to be extricated from the vehicle. He was flown to Kansas University Medical Center. A representative from KU Med was not available for comment on his condition.
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STATE
Students file suit against immigrant in-state tuition rates
Third District Congressional candidate Kris Kobach joined a national immigration reform organization Monday in a suit challenging a Kansas law that allows certain undocumented immigrants to pay resident tuition rates at state universities.
The law, which went into effect July 1, allows students who attended a Kansas high school for at least three years, and who graduated from a Kansas high school or received a GED from the state, to pay in-state tuition at Kansas universities. Students who receive in-state benefits under the law are required to seek legal residency. Nine other states have enacted similar legislation.
the majority of the plaintiffs in the case are university students paying out-of-state tuition at Kansas schools. The plaintiffs claim that giving illegal aliens in-state benefits is unfair. Proponents of the bill contend that it is designed to give opportunities to students who
would not be able to afford college otherwise, and that the law will improve the quality of the state's work force.
Kobach has made immigration reform one of the key issues of his campaign. Kobach is generally considered to be the most conservative candidate in the Republican primary for the 3rd district congress seat. Patricia Lightner and Adam Taff are Kobach's primary opponents.
Jay Senter
NATION
Woman murders newborns; sentenced to two life terms
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — A woman who killed two of her newborns and encased their bodies in concrete was sentenced yesterday to 30 years to life in prison.
Stacy DeBeer, 31, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder two weeks ago in exchange for two consecutive sentences of 15 years to life in prison meaning she will serve 30 years before she can seek parole.
DeBeer's 32-year-old husband was charged with hindering prosecution by helping hide the first infant in 1998. His trial could be held next month.
The couple have two children who are being cared for by relatives.
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Officials raise pay to keep top professors
By Jay Senter
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Kansan staff writer
University of Kansas evolutionary biology professor John Kelly is good at his job and other universities know it.
Since coming to the University in 1998, Kelly has excelled both as a researcher and a teacher. He has published more than 20 peer-reviewed articles in scholarly journals, and was one of 20 University professors honored for their teaching skills with a Kemper Award last spring.
Such credentials have made Kelly an attractive target to universities throughout the nation. He admitted that administrators from better-paying schools had contacted him about job openings, though he declined to give names.
Below are the average 2003-2004 salary rates for professors, associate professors and assistant professors throughout the Big 12. Salary figures are in thousands of dollars.
Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor
Colorado 98.4 71.2 61
Iowa St. 92.2 69.2 57.8
Kansas 87.9 61.7 51.2
Kansas St. 76.2 60.8 52.3
Missouri 91.8 64.5 52.3
Nebraska 90.9 65.4 56.2
Oklahoma 85.7 57.5 48.9
Oklahoma St. 76.7 59.2 51.4
Baylor 86.6 67.7 57.2
Texas A&M 95.2 67.9 58.9
Texas Tech 86.5 60.8 52.1
Texas 103.2 64.9 62.3
AVERAGE 89.275 64.23 55.1
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
2003-2004 SALARY RATES
"I haven't pursued any of them, because I like the things that KU does well." Kelly said.
But administrators at the University know higher salaries at other schools can lure talented faculty members away. They hope that a 6 percent faculty pay raise funded by the tuition increase will allow the University to retain more of its best professors. The Board of Regents approved the increase for the 2004-2005 school year.
Not all professors will receive a flat raise of 6 percent. It is up to the department chairs to determine how large a raise each faculty member deserves. Guidelines suggest that the highest performing fourth of professors in a department be granted raises above the 6 percent average, while the remaining three-quarters receive raises below the 6 percent average.
Between 2002 and 2003, state budget crunches forced legislators to keep faculty salaries at essentially the same level. Department chairmen received no additional budget for faculty salaries in 2002, and a
modest 2 to 3 percent increase last year.
Evolutionary biology department chairman Craig Martin said the salary stagnation from those two years made the University a tougher sell to many faculty members.
"It's really bad for morale," Martin said. "The faculty members start looking around at other jobs a little bit more, even if they aren't being courted by other schools."
But this year's pay increase should help the University from slipping out of competition with its peer universities for talented faculty. The average salary of a full professor at the University is roughly $87,000, just below the average of $89,275 for all full professors in the Big 12.
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Science Kim Wilcox said he hoped the timing of the pay raise, in the midst of a tight state budget, would send a signal to faculty members that the University and Board of Regents are committed to keeping the school competitive.
Both Wilcox and Martin said that the quality of life professors living in Lawrence enjoy could play an important role in keeping faculty at the University.
"If you watch the Tour de France, it's not about how fast you go, it's about when you go fast," Wilcox said. "That's where we are now. Other states are struggling with their budgets, too. For us to move ahead at this time makes the impact even greater."
Kelly said those factors made Lawrence an attractive place to teach despite lower pay.
"Maybe the salaries aren't quite as high, but the cost of living here is great, and Lawrence as a town is strong, particularly if you have a family," Kelly said. "I think the salary initiative is a good one, particularly with regard to faculty retention, but I think KU has a lot of cards to play."
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Early departure of director Smith raises concerns
By Jay Senter jsenter@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
It was a year ago tomorrow that the dedication of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics brought former president Jimmy Carter, NBC anchorman Tom Brokaw and hundreds of World War II veterans and their families to Lawrence.
It is fair to say that the celebration of the institute's one-year anniversary will be somewhat less involved.
"We may have some Dole pineapple juice here, but there is no formal event," said Richard Konzem, the institute's deputy director of administration.
Last November, Richard Norton Smith, the institute's inaugural director, left to be head of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Ill. Smith, who had directed four presidential libraries prior to assuming his duties at the Dole Institute, said the opportunity at the Lincoln library was too good to pass up.
It was, in some ways, a roller coaster of a first year for the Dole Institute, with unexpected low-points, undeniable highpoints and lingering uncertainties.
Smith's departure left many people involved with the institute concerned about its future. Diana Carlin, dean of the graduate school and office of international programs at the University, had been working with Smith on the institute's academic outreach program when he left.
But upon his departure, Smith aired frustrations with the "academic bureaucracy" he experienced while at the University of Kansas, citing several disputes he had with the school's administration while planning for the dedication ceremony.
"It is really hard to overlook the fact that Richard is a nationally known scholar, and incredibly well connected," Carlin said. "It is hard to replace that quickly. While we have some excellent people handling the day-to-day operations, very few people had the vision that Richard had, or the tenacity to make it all happen."
Chancellor Robert Hemenway named law dean Steve McAllister as the interim director, and said he hoped to have a full-time replacement selected by May.
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Last year, visitors to the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics browsed display cases under light cast by the world's largest stained glass American flag. One year has passed since the institute was dedicated, but there are no formal anniversary events planned.
ture left about the future vitality of the institute was at least temporarily forgotten in April when the institute scheduled former president Bill Clinton as the first speaker in the Dole Lecture Series.
Demand for the event escalated so quickly that University administrators moved the speech from the 1,900-seat Lied Center to Allen Fieldhouse, where 12,000 attendees endured hot and stuffy conditions to hear Clinton speak.
The success of the lecture ended the academic year on a positive note. But Hemenway's May deadline for a new director has come and gone.
Konzem said he was under the impression that McAllister would decide between devoting himself full-time to either the Dole Institute or the law school in the near future. Both McAllister and Hemenway were out of town and not available to comment on the issue.
But while the future of the Dole Institute's leadership remains somewhat uncertain, Konzem said the purpose of the institute was clear, and was being fulfilled.
"Richard Norton Smith laid a great foundation, he had a great vision, and there is no reason we can't continue to carry it out," Konzem said. "But the key right now is Senator Dole. He's the guy who can write a letter, or pick up the phone, and get Bill Clinton to come here without paying his appearance fee."
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Visitors to Lawrence's 33rd annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale browsed racks in front of Britches Clothing Co.,843 Massachusetts St., and moved through the crowd on Thursday. Nearly 20,000 people participated in the sale.
Sidewalk sale draws crowds for deals
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Crowds lined Massachusetts Street early in the morning on July 15 in anticipation of the 33rd annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale as the sun started to peak over the buildings on the east side.
Michelle Walter, Overland Park sophomore and employee of Arensberg Shoes, 825 Massachusetts St., said she got to work at 6:45 a.m. and there were already people lined up outside the door.
Walter usually shops at the sale, but this year she had to work it. She was hoping to sneak away on her lunch and dinner breaks to grab some deals, she said.
Farther down the street a loud voice directed people's attention to the front of the Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop, 802 Massachusetts St. About eight feet above the sidewalk was Wade Veazey, Salina, Colo., resident, sitting in a chair and yelling through a megaphone in front of the store.
"Seven dollars and 50 cents for the long sleeve and $5 for the short sleeves," he said.
Veazey announced sales, directed traffic and monitored the dunk tank. By 7:30 a.m. the first person was on the butcher block.
"If you purchase over $100 you'll get to throw some balls," he shouted. By noon the amount was down to $50.
Veazey was an employee just for the day. He was an employee at Sunflower
about 10 years ago and makes a trip from Colorado annually to help. He contended that he had the best view of all.
Dan Hughes, co-owner of Sunflower, said sales at this year's event didn't match last year's, but last year was a record-setting year. Last Thursday fell in line with the normal amount of sales, he said.
Hughes said the dunk tank was a great addition and he was looking forward to doing something similar next year.
Mass Street Deli, 719 Massachusetts St., had a busier than average day, but not too much, said general manager Scott Hartegan. The business was comparable to previous years during the sidewalk sale, he said.
"We're always looking for something to add to the carnival-like atmosphere," he said.
Diedre Bieber, Little River graduate student, worked at Francis Sporting Goods, 731 Massachusetts St., for most of the sale. This was Bieber's first experience at the sidewalk sale and she was amazed by the crowd, she said.
"I think its crazy. So many people and so much stuff," she said.
Later in the day, about 4 p.m., Veazey's loud voice in front of Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop disappeared, but only long enough for a break. He quickly started back up.
"Seven dollars and 50 cents for the long sleeve and $5 for the short sleeves," he said.
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Spirit of cartoon on target despite technicality
My editorial cartoon last week portrayed Chancellor Robert Hemenway saying, "We'll sue you when you graduate!" in a mock letter to prospective students. This was inspired by a front-page story in the Lawrence Journal-World on June 29 that was headlined "University sues students for $283K."
The story was about how the University had filed to seek from former residents of the Watkins and Miller women's scholarship halls the attorney fees that Bank of America had spent defending a lawsuit from the residents. The residents had sued the bank in 2001 and then the University, alleging mismanagement of the trust fund.
But the Journal-World's headline was a bit off. The University wasn't suing the students anew for the legal fees. It was only petitioning the court to force the students to pay the bank's legal costs.
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Otherwise, the University argued, the trust fund for the halls would be depleted by more than 10 percent by the bank to pay its attorneys.
Now, Kevin Boatright, interim executive vice chancellor for University Relations, has asked that my cartoon be
The University wasn't suing the students anew for the legal fees. It was only petitioning the court to force the students to pay the bank's legal costs. Otherwise, the University argued, the trust fund for the halls would be depleted by more than 10 percent by the bank to pay its attorneys.
corrected for inaccuracy, just as the Journal-World corrected itself after the story ran.
But the spirit of the satire in my cartoon is on target. The University and the
Aside from the punitive nature of seeking the reimbursement of the legal fees, there's also a warning in the University's petition to have the bank's legal fees paid by the plaintiffs.
bank are on the same side in the lawsuit, and the school is arguing that the students pay the bank's legal costs. Furthermore, the residents will have to defend themselves against the University's filing just as they would in a separate lawsuit.
The message to students is: Sue us at your own risk. We'll come after you.
While I will acknowledge that Boatright is technically right and the University isn't suing, the upshot is the same. Instead of saying, "We'll sue you when you graduate!" the cartoon should have said, "Sue us, and we'll get you."
Stinson is an Oak Hill, Virginia, senior in art history
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2004
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Senators skirt issues by looking busy
Most humans, and most animals I suppose, learn motor skills early in life.
Yet while torrents ravaged large parts of Asia and the Indian subcontinent, leaving millions homeless, and negotiations to stop the terror campaigns in Sudan's Darfur region collapsed, and violence continued in Chechnya and the Congo and turned reflexive in Gaza; while a Reuters report foretelling an increased dependence on foreign oil, and a possible and imminent "large-scale attack" on U.S. soil by terrorists, and in Iraq more bombs killed more civilians and more soldiers, our U.S. Senate voted last week on a proposed constitutional amendment to define marriage as exclusively heterosexual, thereby banning same-sex marriage.
So much for keeping an eye on the ball.
What our congressmen did learn early in life, like a high school student watching the minutes steadily tick away toward lunch, is how to look busy.
A review of the Congressional Record found an article from June of this year titled "Celebrating The Oak Tree," in which a representative extolled the beauty of a big tree in Brunswick County, Virginia.
"Long may the great Brunswick County white oak stand," he concluded.
Back to the gay marriage ban: all four senators from Kansas and Missouri — all
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Republicans voted in favor of the amendment. However, a July 12 New York Times article quoted a conservative Christian lobbyist who said many conservatives were unhappy with the amendment proposal.
Unfortunately, many conservatives appearing on TV exude something between affected outrage and outright homophobia when speaking about the ban.
Democratic officials are little better. With a mixture of obfuscation and hypocrisy, they seem to decry a ban on gay-marriage and, at the same time, gloat that their state defines marriage as between a man and woman. At least right-wing idiocy is transparent.
What is really frustrating, though, is the number of horribly convoluted issues affecting Americans — the war, terrorism, the economy, employment, health care costs that deserve most of our representatives' attention, and which render this issue of gay-marriage less urgent.
In local news, the Lawrence Journal-
World reported Sunday that the Kansas Arts Commission was looking for a state poet laureate. This gives me the chance to vent my government frustrations and apply for this important position simultaneously. I have composed a political quasi-sonnet:
This Amendment will stick it to gays, Thought senators, many with gall,
Though senators, many with gun-
Though it was fear of those same 'evil'
ways.
That happened to start it all.
That happened to start it all.
The Amendment defeated, silence gave way
To Republicans crying, "Now what?!" As Democrats joined with "Hip-hip-hoooray!"
And patted each other's butt. Very important tasks were in
Line, about which senators spoke,
But before they began, all hundred of them.
Saluted a tree made of oak.
(Last two lines unfinished.)
I wonder if I'll get the job...
If you have strong feelings about this amendment, you could write to your representatives. I want to write mine and tell them other problems require their immediate attention, but I'm not certain it will do any good: some days I think ol' Uncle Sam fell asleep with the gas on.
Elkins is a St.Joseph, Mo., junior in English.
Decline right, but don't complain afterward
As the 2004 Presidential Election approaches, it is becoming increasingly tougher to figure out who really cares about our country.
I am not talking about the candidates running for election, I am talking about the younger generation who gets to vote for the first time.
For some reason, maybe because of the current state that our country is in, people are "declining their right" to vote. That is the line I heard the other night while with some friends.
My friend then said, "It's not like one vote is going to make a difference." That response is becoming more and more popular as the election draws near.
People who are declining their right to vote should also have to decline their right to complain. People feel that because they are a citizen of this country, they can complain about anything and everything they want. That is true, it is a free country and people can say what they want.
However, there is one day every four years when your opinion really matters. That day is when you go to the polling place and vote for who you think should run this country.
So, why would a person decline to participate in an election? What does a person gain from not voting? All the person has then is their right to complain.
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There are a lot of uncertainties surrounding our country right now. These are uncertainties that are not going to go away overnight. The only way to try and eliminate these is by electing the person whom you feel is the most qualified.
There are people who live their life in fear every day. Uncertainty about the future of our country and the threat of another terrorist attack is a good reason.
Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 highlighted many things that are wrong with our country. People sat in a movie theatre for two hours and now think they know everything that's wrong.
There are real problems happening and all the younger generation wants to do is complain. Complain about higher gas prices or other petty things.
The response I have heard most regarding the film is that the country is in bad shape and that something bad could happen soon. Yet half of those people I talked with still do not want to vote. People want the problems just to go away with no effort.
Since the movie was released June 25 it has grossed almost $94 million. This shows an obvious concern for our country. People are obviously worried about the events currently happening.
The only true way to eliminate problems is by paying attention to the election, and researching all the candidates. A movie cannot tell you who should run the country despite how well it was made. The only person who can is you.
Whether the movie is based on fact or falsity is not the point. The movie was done from an obvious bias and people need to realize that. There are bigger problems and I challenge every one to research those problems.
If this is the first time you have been privileged to vote, exercise your right. Absolutely no good can come from complaining, but some good can come from voting.
Berk is a St. Louis junior in journalism.
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Hey, guess what? Mo Ricca from The Daily Show on I Love the '90s is wearing a Rock Chalk shirt. That's awesome.
It's Lil' Flip not Will Smith. Clover! (giggle)
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I'm drunk. I'm in Manhattan. I'm dressed like a sheep. Everyone else is drunk. I'm scared.
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Hey to the guy who wouldn't make out with me on Mass. Street, I'm not as wasted as you are. You should have taken advantage of that.
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Hi, this is to all of you who come into a restaurant on Wednesday, order wings and decide that it's really cool to pay in exact change in pennies and not tip. I'd just like to give a big "F you" to, especially that 20 y'all group of you. Yeah, good times, see if I give you service again. Better watch out, those wings, I might spit in your food. Thank you and have a nice day.
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There's a guy on EI Entertainment on I Love the '90s 1993 and he's wearing a Rock Chalk Jayhawk T-shirt and I want to know where he got it and if he graduated from KU. Goodbye.
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Yeah, I was walking to class this morning and I saw the weirdest thing. The Chancellor had his dog in front of Budig Hall and his dog took a crap on the lawn of Budig Hall. I just thought it was kind of funny because he looked up to see if anybody noticed. But then he cleaned it up, so he's a good chancellor because he cleaned it up. But, yeah, all right, bye.
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Parking department should rethink strategy
I knew it was going to be a bad day before it even began. It all started the day before, studying and stressing over a test that would occur in the following 24 hours. My studying spilled over into the early morning hours accompanied by the faint sound of rain and the occasional crack of lightning and roar of thunder.
I decided to check the forecast for the day: chance of storms. I wasn't going to take my chances, this time I was going to outsmart Mother Nature.
The last time the forecast called for a chance of storms I found myself stranded on campus with no way to get home except walk. With every step I sank deeper and deeper into the ground with no easy way out. By the time I did manage to escape this hungry, ugly monster, I had one broken flip flop, feet covered in mud and pants nicely decorated with mud.
By the time I did get home, my tennis shoes had turned into squishy-squashy water shoes, my whole semester of notes became illegible, and I am still in the process of unsticking all 1,185 pages of my textbook.
This time I wasn't going to have a repeat of my previous incident. Plus, I figured the Sprint company would start to get just a little bit suspicious when I came in with my second phone in less than two weeks that for some odd reason, unbeknownst to me, wouldn't turn on anymore.
So, I decided to drive my car to class. Getting to my car though, proved to be quite the challenge. I didn't think much about crossing the construction to get to my car, that is until I realized that the construction mud had mixed with the early morning rain to create a horrible man-eating mud.
I parked my car at exactly 9 a.m. and knew that all I had to do was get through my test and maybe my day might start to look a little brighter. Walking back to my car a few hours later, there it was. Tucked ever so snugly under my windshield wipers was that infamous little pink envelope, courtesy of the University of Kansas Parking Department.
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The first thing I noticed on the ticket was the time — 9:08 a.m. I am now thoroughly convinced the parking department hides in the bushes eagerly waiting to ambush unsuspecting victims. In my opinion, the parking department serves a great duty to the University community. They gladly take your car off your hands for as long as you like and keep it in a safe place until you decide that you would like it back. They do a wonderful job of encouraging school spirit with a different parking sticker or hang tag for nearly every parking lot. They make sure that everyone has their fair share at a parking spot by overselling permits by
Melissa Shippy
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The first thing I noticed on the ticket was the time 9:08 a.m. I am now thoroughly convinced the parking department hides in the bushes eagerly waiting to ambush unsuspecting victims.
the hundreds, forcing many games of chicken to unfold within student lots. And they are an exemplary model of efficiency and promptness when it comes to taking other people's money. I fear that our University would be in a state of shambles if it were not for the parking department.
The only question that I have for the parking department is why it has to take students' money. Isn't it enough that we
all fork out thousands of dollars every year just to be here? Aren't student tuition dollars going to pay those wonderful parking department employees who write the tickets and the little pink envelopes they come in anyway?
Here is my proposal to the parking department — exempt every student from all parking tickets and, to make up for the millions of dollars in lost revenue charge everyone else double.
Wouldn't all employees of the parking department be filled with endless amounts of warm fuzzies inside knowing that students would no longer suffer from hunger pangs because they spent every last penny paying a parking ticket? Wouldn't the parking department be satisfied knowing that they would be taking more from the rich while at the same time helping the poor? Wouldn't the campus be a much more enjoyable place for both students and parking department employees if students knew it wasn't lurking behind every bus and parking meter. Wouldn't it be nice if the parking department knew that students did not have such disdain for these employees who, in their words, work "in the best interests of the total University?"
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A snail climbs up one of the steps on campus behind Wescoe. Last month's warm, wet weather has caused the white-lipped globe snails to flourish.
Recent rains attract snails to campus
By Erika Bentson editor@kansan.com Special to the Kansan
Watch where you step. June's warm, wet weather has brought an abundance of snails to the University of Kansas campus.
"I had to tip-toe up the stairs behind Stauffer-Flint, those things were everywhere," said Carolyn Tharp, Lawrence junior.
These creatures that have appeared lately are referred to as white-lipped globe snails and are found throughout most of the eastern United States, until you reach the Rocky Mountains.
"This time of year is perfect for the white-lip's to come out and lay their eggs before it gets too hot and dry," said fourth-year graduate student and snail expert Beth Davis.
Snails are common to this area because the limestone throughout eastern Kansas is a great source of calcium which allows their shells to grow.
White-lipped globe snails can be found year-round, but the harsh winters of this region require them to estivate, or go into what is commonly referred to as hibernation.
The snails bury themselves in the ground until temperatures rise and rain loosens the topsoil. Then they can be seen in grass, bushes and near the base of trees.
"White-lip globe snails come out in mid-May and stick around until it gets too hot for them to move around easily, but you'll see them again in October when it gets wet again," Davis said.
"I had to tip-toe up the stairs behind Stauffer-Flint. Those things were everywhere."
Carolyn Tharp Lawrence junior
Snails are not as innocent as they look. They can be a menace for some gardeners.
"After last weeks rains, you could see where the snails had been and holes they had made in our plants, especially our hosta," said Donna Gardner, Sunrise Garden Center, 1501 Learnard Ave., employee.
Snails can be easily deterred if you take some simple steps. Gardner suggested crushing egg shells or laying cedar mulch around the plants you wanted to protect.
"Birds and ground animals also eat white-lip globe snails during the spring. They need to be around in order for these animals to survive," said Davis.
Although snails may be harmful to some plants, they are an important part of the ecosystem in this area.
White-lipped globe snails are also active plant decomposers and rely on decaying plant leaves for much of their diet.
According to Ann Peuser, owner of Clinton Parkway Nursery, 4900 Clinton Parkway, snails will be around as long as it keeps raining and the grounds are wet.
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By John Scheirman
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Kansan staff writer
The terms "Missouri border ruffians" and "border war" may sound like references to a football and basketball rivalry with a university to the east. But for Lawrence citizens during the Civil War, the terms mean something more serious.
On August 21, 1863, a raiding party of more than 300 guerrillas led by William Clarke Quantrill, who had crossed the border from Missouri, attacked Lawrence, an anti-slavery city. They burned down most of the buildings and killed about 200 men and boys.
The Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau, North Second and Locust streets, sponsors a self-guided tour that recounts the events of this dark day. The tour begins on the east side of Lawrence, circles downtown and the University of Kansas campus, and ends up back near where it starts. The route, directions, and historical notes are contained in a brochure made available to the public by the bureau, which has sponsored the tour since 1997.
The tour begins at the Robert Miller home, 1111 E. 19th St., a red brick two-story house, partially hidden behind trees and shrubs. The raiders spared the house on their way into town, but killed their first Lawrence victim nearby.
From there, the tour route goes north and west about 1.5 miles to 12th and New Hampshire Streets, adjoining South Park. According to the tour guide, this was where Quantrill's raiders headed before attacking the business district to the north.
The tour next heads east one block to 1205 Rhode Island St., a tan frame and stucco two-story duplex. The older part of this structure survived Quantrill's raid.
"The raid is important because it's part of the Bleeding Kansas story, which is so pivotal to the politics and the history of the whole United States," said Debbie White, director of the Lawrence Visitor Information Center, 402 N. 2nd St. "Kansas played a huge role in the Civil War."
At this point people taking the tour may want to depart slightly from the official route to visit a site not on the printed tour. East on E. 11th Street to Delaware Street, and one block north, sits the Hobbs Park Memorial. John Speer, a free-state newspaper publisher,
once owned the land there. Two of
Speer's sons were murdered during Quantrill's raid, although Speer himself escaped. On Speer's farm, Lawrence defenders killed the only one of Quantrill's raiders to lose his life during the raid.
"The significance of the site is second to none in Lawrence's history, aside from the city's downtown district, and perhaps the University of Kansas," said Mark Kaplan, local historian and administrator of the Hobbs Park Memorial Fund.
The official tour resumes to the west at the 1000 block of New Hampshire Street. The tour guide says this was the site of a white army recruit encampment. Seventeen of the 21 men there were killed.
The next stop on the tour is 729 and 731 Massachusetts St., the House Building, on the west side of the street. A plaque says the structure was built between 1858 and 1860 and that it survived Quantrill's raid. The building, later modified, now houses Francis Sporting Goods, 731 Massachusetts St.
Continuing north, the tour reaches The Eldridge Hotel, 701 Massachusetts St. A plaque there says the Free State Hotel was built in 1855, destroyed in 1856, and rebuilt by Col. Schaler W. Eldridge. Quantrill's marauders destroyed the hotel during the 1863 raid. Col. Eldridge again rebuilt the hotel , and it stood until 1926, when it was rebuilt yet again.
The tour heads two blocks west to Watson Park, between Kentucky and Tennessee Streets. At the time of the raid, this site was a wooded ravine that the raiders crossed to the west, looking for victims. Three blocks farther west, in the alley between Louisiana and Indiana streets, a stone marker on the south side of West Seventh Street lists the names of four citizens who were killed there.
The tour continues on to several areas including the Bell House, 1008 Ohio St., the circular drive in front of GSP-Corbin Hall, Constant Road and the Goss House, 1101 W.21st St.
The final stop is Oak Hill Cemetery, almost two miles to the northeast, at Elmwood Street and Oak Hill Drive. The site holds a monument to the victims of Quantrill's raid, and individual grave markers of some massacre victims.
More information on the Quantrill incident is available at the Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St., or the Kansas Collection in Spencer Research Library.
— Edited by Marc Ingber
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2004
WATER SAFETY
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By Julie Jones
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Kansan staff writer
In a 2002 spa inspection, half of the inspected spas violated health regulations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's July 2 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Of the spas receiving violations, 11 percent were closed.
More than 5,000 spas, most in hotels and resorts, were inspected in Florida California, Pennsylvania, Missouri Minnesota and Wyoming.
The report said the number of violations in spas were proportionate to those reported in swimming pools. The health violations can lead to an increased number of water-related illnesses, such as cryptosporidiosis.
At the end of the 2003 swimming season in Douglas County, 89 cryptosporidiosis cases were reported, said Kay Kent, director of Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department. Seven other cases in surrounding counties were linked to Douglas County. Last year's outbreak has led the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department to implement new preventative systems this year.
Under the new rules, the health department will close a public pool if used by
someone with a laboratory-confirmed case of cryptosporidiosis. The swimming facility will be reopened after super-chlorination, a process that increases chlorine levels to disinfect the pool.
Pools are encouraged to close if any diarrhea is found in the pool, crypto-related or not.
No cases of cryptosporidiosis have been reported this year, but earlier this month, the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center closed after a child's diarrhea was found in the pool.
"Anytime there is a health-related problem we will close pool and notify the health department," said Fred DeVictor, director of Lawrence Parks and Recreation.
The health department has also increased public education to prevent the spread of water-related illnesses by visiting all non-residential pools to go over healthy swimming guidelines, Kent said.
Daycares were also visited to stress handwashing and sanitation. Three news releases were also given to the media.
"I cannot stress enough — do not go swimming if you have diarrhea," Kent said.
Inspections are conducted throughout the summer, checking pool maintenance, chlorine and pH levels.
The health department has asked the city and county for funding for a communications coordinator, which would allow the department to be more proactive in getting information to the public, Kent said.
SAFE SUMMER SWIMS
To prevent the spread of disease in swimming areas, please follow these tips:
Never swim when you have diarrhea.
Never take a child with diarrhea swimming.
Don't swallow pool water.
Always wash your hands after using the bathroom or changing a diaper.
Use the restroom often. Take children on periodic bathroom breaks.
Use a bathroom to change diapers.
Always wash yourself and your child thoroughly prior to pool time, paying special attention to the private areas.
Source: Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department's "Six PLEAs for Healthy Swimming"
What is Cryptosporidiosis?
Cryptosporidiosis is caused by Cryptosporidium parvum, a one-celled parasite found in human and animal feces. The parasite attacks the digestive and respiratory lining, causing diarrhea, stomach
cramps and sometimes vomiting.
Because the disease is spread by oral fecal contact, swimming pools are a common area for the disease's transmission.
Symptoms may take 12 days to develop and can last two weeks. Some people may never show symptoms, but can still be a carrier of the disease.
There is no cure for cryptosporidiosis. Those infected should stay hydrated and take anti-diarrheal medications to alleviate symptoms.
Those with lowered immune systems are more likely to develop a severe case of the disease and should seek medical attention.
Testing for the disease is not a routine lab test, said Kathy Colson, Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department nurse. The test requires a large stool sample and by the time the results are received, the infected person has usually recovered, she said.
Colson said that anyone with three or more loose stools a day for three to seven days should see a doctor.
Anyone with cryptosporidiosis who works with food or children, should not return to work until symptoms have ceased. Infected persons should avoid swimming pools until symptoms have not been present for two weeks.
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Keeping spiders out of your new home
By Julie Jones
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Kansan staff writer
If you're moving this summer, don't take along uninvited, six-legged intruders.
Spiders, especially brown recluses, are notorious for hiding in cardboard boxes and items stored in closets such as text books, shoes and folded clothing and they can lay eggs under beds and dressers.
These items are often unchecked by students moving to a new residence. As a result, they often move unwanted arachnids with them to their new homes.
To ensure you don't move anything but your personal belongings, follow these safety tips from Larry Trowbridge, owner of Midwest Exterminators, 2500 W 31st St., and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
- Don't store cardboard boxes and don't use cardboard boxes that have been in storage since the last time you moved. Because spiders often get trapped in the box's folds and ridges, you should get boxes in and out of your residence as quickly as possible.
- Clean closets out at least once a year. Vacuum, dust and eliminate any unnecessary clutter on a regular basis.
Use sticky traps in problem areas, such as near water lines and in closets.
Spraying isn't the best way to rid your home of spiders because a spider's long legs keep its body from touching the poison. Insecticides and fog sprays can cling to a spider's webbing, helping to reduce the spider population.
— Keep bug lights in entryways.Avoid using white lights outdoors, which attract bugs and in turn attract spiders.
Make sure the outside of the residence is sealed so spiders and insects don't have an entryway. Repair cracks around doors, windows and baseboards.
- Edited by Erik Johnson
Residence halls gear up for a
By Miranda Lening
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Kansan staff writer
Around this time each summer students begin to think about life in the residence halls. Meanwhile, the KU Department of Student Housing makes final preparations to get the residence halls ready for students.
Residence halls on campus provide housing for residential camps throughout the summer, but there is a seven to 10-day period between the last summer camp and the August 14 move-in date.
"The deep-cleaning process includes all of the little things," she said. "The floors
During this time, the residence halls go through a deep-cleaning process. Diana Robertson, associate director for residence life, said the transition process from the summer to the fall was intense because time was limited and there was a great deal of work to be done.
have to be stripped and waxed, the rooms have to be evaluated to see if anything needs replacement and there is lots of painting to do."
The custodial staff for student housing does all of the cleaning and maintenance for the residence halls, but individual contractors were hired for several renovations expected in the future.
She said the evaluation process was the first thing that happened after the summer camps were over. They look to see what rooms need improvements like new mattresses, towel holders and specific repairs They then order the needed materials so they will be available in time for the move-in date. She said they usually order several hundred mattresses, towel holders and chairs each summer so the residence halls are on rotation for new items.
The top two floors of Hashinger Hall will undergo a renovation next summer. These floors will not house students during the
upcoming school year, which will allow construction crews to get a jump-start on the renovations next summer, said Robertson.
Oliver Hall is undergoing renovations for a new living room and lounge, scheduled to be completed this October. The lounge will include a dining area with a pizza and sub shop that will be open for late-night eating. In addition to these changes, Oliver will have a new Academic Resource Center. McCollum Hall will expand its Academic Resource Center as well, Robertson said. GSP-Corbin Hall will have new windows, scheduled to be installed by the move-in date.
Parking services is working on a project to improve the parking lot on Daisy Hill.
"The improvements were much needed," Robertson said. "The crews are digging up the roads all the way down to the pipe lines and putting in new roads and new curbs."
— Edited by Marc Ingber
Storage options for students limited
By Miranda Lenning
mlenning@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
The summer lease on Matt Towsley's single-bedroom apartment is up at 5 p.m. July 30. But he can't move into his new apartment until August 5. He would move his things into his girlfriend, Miranda Bryant's house, but Bryant and her two roommates move out of their apartment on July 30 as
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This weekend is the busiest moving out week end of the year for KU students. The madness of
Photo Illustration by Courtney Kuhlen/Kansan move in. For students.
moving in begins several days later when complexes open their doors to new tenants. Apartment complexes terminate summer leases at the end of July to allow for cleaning and maintenance services to prepare for new renters.
The problem is, with all apartment complexes expiring leases around the same time,all have the same four to seven day grace period before new tenants can
this often means that not only do they have no place to live, but the hassle of the moving process is amplified. Students compete with each other for moving trucks, storage space and friends' couches.
"The problem is not where I am going to go," said Towsley, Tulsa, Okla., senior. "The problem is where to put my stuff and how to get it there."
"I don't know exactly how many people are moving this weekend, but I would venture to say it is in the thousands," said Ryan Blum, manager of Penske Truck Leasing, 1120 E 23rd St.
Towsley most likely will not be using a moving truck rented in Lawrence. U-Haul, Budget, Penske and Ryder — companies that rent moving trucks — don't have any available trucks from July 30 to August 1.
Ric Garcia, manager at U-Haul Co., 540 Kaskold Drive, said a popular thing students did was rent U-Hauls for several days and keep their things in the truck until they could move into their new residence. This, however, could get expensive because U-Hauls vary in cost from $19.95 to $39.95 a day.
Pokey Hall, U-Haul manager at 151st St. and Ridgeview Road, Olathe, said she had about a dozen reservations for people who were making the trip from Lawrence to rent a truck. These people will have to pay 69 cents for every mile in addition to the daily cost.
Another alternative would be to rent a storage unit for several days. But, storage space may be harder to find than a moving truck. Some companies don't rent to students, while others simply don't have the availability.
Joann Givens, property manager at
Public Storage, 2223 Haskell Ave., said their facility was full from the time students left in May until the beginning of August. She said panicked students didn't start calling until July when they started receiving their moving information and realized that they needed to store their things for several days.
"It is the dumbest thing I have ever heard of," said Givens, "It has been a problem for years in Lawrence, but I have never heard of all of the leases running up at the same time."
In case the hectic moving process, the grace period between leases and the dilemma of where to sleep were not enough for students, July 30 marks the end of the summer class session, which can mean only one thing: finals. Stephanie Frost, Overland Park senior and roommate of Miranda Bryant, and Towsley both said they were overwhelmed with balancing the move and studying for finals.
Givens said she wanted to help students,but 449 of her 453 units were full and two were on reserve for July 30.
Space Saver, Parkway Storage, St. James Storage and Ertels Storage in Lawrence are currently full. Rea Baxter, manager of Plaza Storage, 2300 W 31st St., said she didn't like to rent to KU students because she couldn't rely on them to pay their bills.
"It will be hard to concentrate on finals while I am trying to tie up all the loose ends with this moving out process," Frost said. "We still don't know where we are going to put our stuff when we move out of this apartment."
— Edited by Erik Johnson
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2004
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She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith continues at Murphy Hall's Inge Theatre. The play runs today through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. Tickets are $12.
Sting and Annie Lennox will perform at the Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre, 633 N.130 St., Bonner Springs, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $31.50 to $127. This is an all ages show.
Lawrence ministers will host a panel discussion on the history of African-American churches in Lawrence. The discussion begins at 7 p.m.at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. and will be accompanied by a photo display.
Bockman's Euphio and Joe Stickley's Blueprint will play at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St., beginning at 10 p.m. This is an 18 and older show.
THURSDAY JULY 22
NEON, the best in '80s pop, electro, hip hop and punk, will perform at the Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St., beginning at 10 p.m. The 18 and older show costs $5 at the door.
Comedian Ron White will perform at the Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th Ave., Topeka, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $32.75 for this all ages show.
The Cup, 6th and Monterey Way, will host Words by the Cup, a reading of local poets beginning at 7 p.m. Featured poets this week are Beth Dorsey and Shannon Musgrave.
FRIDAY, JULY 23
This is Needed. a benefit for the
Centennial Bowl Skate Park will run all day. The benefit to raise money for the Lawrence skate park will include a trick competition, barbecue, art show of hip-hop and skating culture and concert. Local skaters want to raise $50K to $75K for a concrete bowl or snake run to be installed adjacent to the existing park.
5-8 pm --- Barbecue/DJs spinning at the skate park, Centennial Park between Sixth and Ninth streets on Rockledge.
7 - 8 pm — "Best Trick" competition (prizes TBA).
8 - 10pm — Art opening at the Bottleneck. (pieces are for sale).
10 - close — Hip-hop artists. Currently scheduled: Rain Closet, E.M.C., Nezbeat, Al Japro, Unknown Stuntman (punk rock).
The music showcase will be $5 for people 21 and older and $7 for people 18 to 20. To enter the skate competition, it will be $5.
- Reggae at the Groove featuring New Primitives, worldbeat reggae from Minneapolis, Minn., will perform at
DINING OUT
Peking Taste offers good food for an even better price
One classic college staple is the cheap Chinese takeout meal. No matter what diet you may be on this week, Chinese food is the one item that can make almost anyone fall off the wagon. In Lawrence, there are a few good places to go, but no one makes it as fast or as cheap as Peking Taste, 2210 Iowa.
The menu lists 143 different food items, ranging in price from the lunch and dinner combinations for $3.45 to the $6.95 Chef's Specials.
The best bets at Peking Taste are the lunch and dinner combinations.
Choose from every type of Chinese food imaginable, throw in a crab rangoon or an egg roll and you are good to go for less than four bucks. Their sesame chicken comes with two heaping scoops of rice and a generous serving of chicken. The chicken pieces
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aren't small either, and the brown sauce that covers them is excellent. The sweetness of the sauce and the crunch of the chicken make for a great meal, and the chicken isn't even soggy from the sauce.
Another standout is the sweet and sour chicken. With or without vegetables, this meal comes with a huge tub of sweet and sour sauce and a load of chicken pieces. The option to pour on your own sauce is much appreciated, as your chicken doesn't end up drowning in the sauce.
The egg rolls and crab rangoes are not spectacular, but when dipped in the sweet and sour sauce you will have leftovers that taste great.
One dish that didn't live up to expectations was the beef and broccoli. The meat wasn't tender, but a little chewy, and the broccoli wasn't very high quality. It tasted as though it had been steamed for a little too long and was already wilting.
One drawback right now for Peking Taste is that it is going through some major renovations. Their lunch and dinner buffet is on hold until the restaurant is reworked. This creates a few problems, as takeout service is much slower and delivery isn't always available.
The location right behind Hastings is a little scary too. It's tucked back in the corner next to dumpsters and broken down cars, and the Bubba's bar crowd is always hanging out near by. Hopefully the renovations will class up a small restaurant with great deals and delicious food.
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Murder City Devil's tour video reveals little for fans
The Murder City Devils can be best described as a rock 'n' roll muscle car barreling down the road for a fiery crash into an ex-lover's home — leaving behind a trail of empty Jack Daniels bottles and broken, bleeding hearts. From 1996 to 2001 the Devils combined meaty guitars, a haunting organ, a throttling rhythm section and whiskey-soaked lyrics of lost love, truckers and mythology onto five albums of chaotic rock 'n' roll fury.
Instead of capturing this chaotic fury on film in The Murder City Devils in... Rock & Roll Won't Wait, James Bazan and Jeff Baker capture a chaotic mess while documenting the Devil's 2000 In Name and Blood tour.
Rock & Roll Won't Wait opens up with the standard "how the band
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started" interviews of members Coady Willis (drums), Leslie Hardy (keyboards), Dan Galluci (guitar), Nate Manny (guitar), Spencer Moody (vocals) and Gabe the Roadie and then moves onto the clips of live shows, including a scene from a Los Angeles performance where an overzealous female fan straddles Moody while performing the grinding ode to '70s rocker Iggy Pop,"Broken Glass."
Aside from the interviews and live
clips, the rest of Rock & Roll Won't Wait is camera running and collecting of a hodge-podge of inside jokes, youhad-to-be-theres and traditional rock star partying that is about as much fun to watch as being sober at a kegger.
Aside from a drunken run-in with NBA star Dennis Rodman backstage at a Pearl Jam concert (where the band chases down Rodman after he steals liquor from them) and seeing Spencer Moody deck a homophobic punk rocker, the band's antics leave the viewer scratching his head and saying "huh?"
Bazan and Baker hit all of the key points of the rock documentary — live clips, interviews and band antics — but none of these would interest anyone but a fan already familiar with the Murder City Devils.
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Singer/Songwriter Mike Roberts will perform at Bambino's Italian Cafe, 1801 Massachusetts St., from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a free, all ages show.
Cheyyene, The Billions and The Sound You Say will perform at the Jackpot Saloon and Music Hall, 943 Massachusetts St., beginning at 10 p.m. This is a 21 and older show and tickets are $5 at the door.
Ralph Stanley and His Clinch Mountain Boys perform at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. beginning at 7:30 p.m. Stanley is a 77-year-old Bluegrass Hall of Fame legend. Tickets are $23-$27 for this all ages
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SATURDAY, JULY 24
Incubus and The Vines will perform at Kemper Arena in Kansas City beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the all ages show are $33.50.
Swing Canyon will perform at the Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St. beginning at 10 p.m. Tickets for the 21 and older show are $4.
Cairo on the Kaw X, a Middle Eastern dance festival, will perform at the Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 New Hampshire St., beginning at 8 p.m. This is the 10th Annual Middle Eastern Concert, which runs through Sunday.
Trick Bag will perform at Stu's
Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa St., beginning at 9 p.m. Tickets are $4 for this mix of funk, blues and classic rock.
SUNDAY JULY 25
Bullfrogs "Live," 4115 Southwest Huntoon in Topeka, will hold a CD release party for folk band On the Shoulders of Giants. It will be a 21 and older show.
Rock bands Finch, Recover, Counterfeit and 5 Speed will perform at The Bottleneck,
737 New Hampshire St. The doors will open at 8 p.m. and the cost will be $12.
Gaslight Tavern and Coffeehouse, Locust Street next to Johnny's Tavern, will host Dirty Boogie beginning at 10 p.m. The show, which features DJ Konsept spinning doo-wop, blues and old soul,
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Revamped Cinderella story degrades classic children tale
Many movies are timeless and ageless. They are pictures you can watch with a 10 year old and love, then watch with a 40 year old, and still love. School of Rock is one example of a movie that is hilarious to children and adults alike. Hilary Duff's newest debacle, A Cinderella Story, is not one of those movies.
The plot follows the basic Cinderella story, almost exactly, but interjects a few modern elements.
For example, what was Cinderella's glass slipper is now a cell phone and what was the Evil Stepmother's dirty house is now a diner. All the other elements remain the same — a dead father, an evil stepmother (Jennifer Coolidge), two stepsisters, and of course, Prince Charming.
Charming here is really Austin Ames, and is played by Chad Michael Murray. Murray has about as much charisma as a salt shaker, and about the same screen presence. The audience is expected to believe that Duff and Murray are Princeton hopefuls who met online, go to the same high school, and have never even met. This would be fine, except for the part where they meet in the beginning at the diner Duff works at. So when the two are at the Masquerade
'A CINDERELLA STORY'
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Homecoming Dance and all Duff has on is a little eye mask to conceal her identity, one wants to chuck a brick at Murray's head for not recognizing her.
This movie asks the audience to suspend their disbelief for too long. No one quotes Tennyson, especially not the star football player. Murray apparently wants to become a writer, but there is never an instance where the audience can tell.
There are never any surprise poems or stories that Murray reveals, proclaiming his true love for Duff.
Murray and Duff's devastating performances are just the beginning. Coolidge, a hilarious comedic actress, appears to phone this performance in. The diner crew is just strange, and appear to have no other purpose than to be there for convenient plot twists or sight gags with fish or roller skates.
Basically, there is not one redeeming character or plot point in the entire movie. If you are looking for a Cinderella story, stick to the Disney classic.
At least that one is more believable.
Summer sci-fi blockbuster just another police movie
I, Robot remains an ordinary police action movie despite animated robots and a futuristic Audis. It has all the movie police touchstones.The hero has arguments with superiors who just don't get his problems.His theories about the crime,which are of course correct,are scoffed at.
A woman is involved in the investigation who is wrong about everything. Sadly, the writers only bother to add one or two sinister characters to keep the audience from guessing the identity of the mastermind. That's just sloppy. There is nothing besides the title and a hollow nod to Isaac Asimov's "Three Laws of Robotics" that ties the movie to his series of short stories.
In 2035 Chicago, human-like robots do routine chores around the house and in the streets of the city. The mystery facing Detective Del Spooner (Will Smith) revolves around the death of a prominent robot designer. It appears to be suicide, but a cryptic holographic suicide note leaves Spooner with doubts. With the help of a skeptical scientist, played by Bridget Moynahan, he tracks down a robot named Sonny, which the dead scientist had built himself. Spooner is left with more questions after a series of action-packed robot attacks no one else is around to see.
The most irritating thing in I, Robot is
'I, ROBOT'
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Although the car Spooner drives and the car chases were exciting, the computer effects were hokey. The futuristic city was not as cool looking as those in Blade Runner or Minority Report. Those movies were probably more of an influence on the movie than the stories it was loosely based on.
Will Smith's complete lack of humor. Smith's acerbic comments are usually the saving grace of the overblown summer hits he favors, but the few sarcastic zingers he does throw out fall flat. He's trying to be heavy and serious, but the story makes him grim and mopey. It would be one thing if he toned down his witticisms without losing his charm, but the dialogue makes the sarcasm just sound bitter.
Isaac Asimov, the author whose literature inspired the movie, wrote about how humanity would be saved from their own irrationality by benevolent, supremely reasonable robots. It's predictable that a big Hollywood summer movie would deviate from its source material. The tone, and especially the ending of I, Robot, is the antithesis of what Asimov believed about science and reason.
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Singer-songwriter Billy Ebeling will perform at Harbour Lights, 1031 Massachusetts St. It will be a 21 and older show and the cost will be $2.
MONDAY, JULY 26
The Douglas County Fair 2004 will be at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper Streets. The fair will feature tractor pulls, Ferris wheel rides and more. Entrance will be free.
Vans Warped Tour, featuring a number of punk bands, will take place at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 633 N. 130th St. in Bonner Springs. The show will begin at noon and will cost $27.
Rasputina will perform at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. The doors will open at 10 p.m. and the cost will be $12.
O. A.R., Howie Day and Matt Nathanson will perform at City Market, 20 E. 5th St. in Kansas City, Mo. The show will begin at 8 p.m. and the cost will be $25.
TUESDAY, JULY 27
John Mayer, Maroon 5 and DJ Logic will perform at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 633 N.130th St. in Bonner Springs. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the cost will be $32.50 to $42.50.
Rock bands Dead Girls Ruin Everything
and Pilot to Gunner will perform at the Jackpot Saloon and Music Hall, 943 Massachusetts St. The show will begin at 10:30 p.m. and the cost will be $4. It will be a 21 and older show.
Harry Potter-inspired folk band Harry and the Potters will perform at The Dusty Bookshelf, 708 Massachusetts St. The all-ages show will begin at 8 p.m. and will be free.
Bullfrogs "Live," 4115 Southwest Huntoon in Topeka, will host the 94.5 Country and AM580 Comedy Invasion. The 21+ show will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will cost $4.
WEDNESDAY JULY 28
The Lawrence Public Library, 707
The Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St., will hold Lewis & Clark: Music of Discovery. The event, geared towards children ages five to 12, will feature Kansas musician Kelly Werts performing songs and stories of the 1800s. It will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Punk bands Your Enemies Friends, Read Yellow, The Brighton Line and The Scarecrow Garden will perform at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. The doors will open at 8 p.m. It will be an all ages show.
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Rock bands Audio Karate and Kung Fu Cowboys will perform at El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza in Kansas City, Mo. The all-ages show will begin at 7 p.m.
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Relays director honored
Tim Weaver will manage national track team
By Joe Burke jburke@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
A member of the University of Kansas track and field program has garnered national attention as the 2004 Summer Olympics approach.
Tim Weaver, meet director of the Kansas Relays, was selected as head manager of the USA Men's Team last week. The team will compete in the 2004 Team Athletics Challenge in Munich, Germany.
share with the athletes, coaches, volunteers, administrators and sponsors who have played such a major role in our recent successes," Weaver said.
"This appointment is a compliment I
Weaver
The meet is scheduled for Aug. 8 at Munich Olympic Stadium and will feature athletes from the United States, France and Germany. The scored competition will be the final tune-up for the U.S. team before the Athens games.
SEE WEAVER ON PAGE 19
Rec Center punch out
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Derrick Voisey, St. Louis senior, works on the speed bag Monday afternoon at the Student Recreation Fitness Center. It was his first jab at it.
Last season hype dwindles with trade
I feel bad for Kansas City Royals fans. This year was supposed to be "The Year." The Royals were expected to capitalize from last season's surprise success that saw the team contend for its division, Angel Berroa capture American League Rookie of the Year and Tony Pena take home Manager of the Year. Baseball in the heartland was alive again. Or was it?
The Royals front office played into its fans' hopes during the off-season by resigning mid-season acquisition Brian Anderson to shore up the pitching staff while neglecting fan favorite and spark plug Jose Lima. They acquired two-time
American League MVP and full-time headcase Juan Gonzalez to atone for the loss of the even-keeled, steady and hard working Raul Ibanez. In addition to free agency, the Royals were welcoming back Mike Sweeney, whose disdain for defense is second only to his love for the Bible, Carlos Beltran and a cast of overachievers who were going to propel the Royals back to baseball respectability.
And it wasn't just the Royals tooting their own horn. Baseball pundits and publications were blowing the team up like a shock-and-awe campaign, calling the Royals a team to watch this year and
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even predicting them to win the AL Central. It was a 1985-like atmosphere at Kauffman Stadium all over again minus the big hair, bad music and
Member's Only jackets. Baseball in the heartland was definitely alive again.
Unfortunately for Royals fans, baseball's brief existence in the Heartland was on life-support and fading fast the entire time.
Owner David Glass and general manager Allard Baird decided that it was time to pull the plug on the Royals' season June 24 when they sent their best player, Carlos Beltran, to the Astros for a trio of guys with promising futures. Promising futures?
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By Joe Burke jburke@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
The revolving door at the University of Kansas Athletic Department brought in another new face last week.
Chris Theisen was named the assistant athletics director for media relations at the University last week.
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Theisen will begin his job in early August and will be the men's basketball contact as well as oversee the publicity and promotion of University athletics.
Theisen
He replaces Mitch Germann, who left the University for the public relations firm of Fleishman-Hillard in Kansas City, Mo.
Theisen, an Oklahoma City native, said he was excited to start at the University and get a chance to work with men's basketball coach Bill Self.
"Coach Self is awesome. He's well respected, a genuine person," Theisen
"He has done terrific work both at the conference level and at the NCAA tournament level. He is a true professional, with outstanding contacts both regionally and nationally. We are delighted to have him join our team."
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Theisen is an original Big 12 staff member who has been with the conference since its days as the Big Eight. He has served the past six years as the associate media relations director for the Big 12 Conference. His duties included assisting with the publicity and championships management for the conference's 21 sports.
No stranger to Big 12 basketball, Theisen said the opportunity to come to Kansas was something he could not
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"I'm very excited about the opportunity. I've followed University of Kansas athletics and the basketball program a long time," said Theisen.
Associate athletics director Jim Marchiony said he was looking forward to working with Theisen.
"I have known Chris for several years," Marchiony said. "He has done terrific work both at the conference level and at the NCAA tournament level. He is a true professional, with outstanding contacts both regionally and nationally. We are delighted to have him join our team."
Prior to his promotion to associate director of the Big 12 in February 1998 Theisen served as an assistant media relations director for the conference beginning in July 1996.
Theisen has also been the coordinator of the Big 12 football championship, the Big 12 men's basketball tournament and the last three NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament first and second rounds hosted by the Big 12.
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DAVIS: Owners dump worthy players
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Call me crazy, but it sure looked like Carlos Beltran had a promising future. Oh, I know, there was no way the Royals would be able to afford Beltran after this year, so they may as well have gotten something out of him, right?
I believe that was the excuse the Royals used when they got rid of Johnny Damon and Jermaine Dye. Though the Damon deal secured Angel Berroa, it also got them a bum in Roberto Hernandez.
The Royals really got fleeced when they landed the irreplaceable Neifi Perez, whose claim to fame as a Royal was lying about his age. Way to go Allard.
Now that the season is a wash, the Royals front office went from contender mode to dump-whoever-the-heil-we-can mode.
But if you listen to David Glass, whose team is in the AL Central cellar and has the second-worst record in baseball, the Royals are still in contention.
Glass told The Kansas City Star on Sunday, "I'm as excited about our young talent as anyone else is, that's our future, and I want to see them develop." Of
course you want to see your young talent develop Dave, because once they do you'll trade them off for some more young talent and watch them develop too.
It's a vicious cycle: talent, develop trade... talent, develop, trade... talent, develop, trade. Dave wasn't finished though when talking about the rest of the season.
He also told The Star that he wasn't willing to "concede the rest of the season" and that he wanted to make playing in Kansas City a "tough time" for opponents.
I'm not sure what a tough time means for him. I suppose he could leave rabid dogs in the opposing dugout or rub poison ivy on the visitor's cups, because he can't possibly mean the Royals pose a threat.
Take solace though, Royals fans, because there are only 71 games left in the season.
And Kauffman Stadium does have the cheapest beer in baseball. Which is good, considering it'll take cheap beer for a die-hard Royals fan to get through the last 71 games.
Davis is a pre-journalism Topeka freshman
WEAVER: Second time managing team
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17
This is the second time that Weaver has been selected to manage a U.S. team. He was the head manager for the men's team that won the 2003 World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, England.
The team won a total of 17 medals, including 10 gold medals. It was the second best performance ever by the United States at an indoor competition.
The opportunity to work with elite athletes, Weaver said, was something that he was looking forward to.
"It is a privilege to again work with the U.S. national team and help these amazing athletes prepare for the Olympic Games," Weaver said. "To lead this group into Munich to take on the best from France and Germany is a tremendous honor."
Weaver helped revive the Kansas Relays in 2000 after a three-year absence caused by construction at Memorial Stadium. The relays combine high school, college and Olympic competition.
Jim Marchiony, associate athletic director, said Weaver deserved the selection.
"We are proud, but not surprised, that USA Track and Field has selected Tim for this honor," Marchiony said. "It shows that our track and field program is held in very high regard, and it shows how fortunate we are to have Tim as the organizer of the KU Relays."
Jim Marchiony Associate Athletic Director
"We are proud, but not surprised, that USA Track and Field has selected Tim for this honor. It shows that our track and field program is held is very high regard, and it shows how fortunate we are to have Tim as the organizer of the KU Relays."
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THE ADVENTURES OF SKULLY
BY WILLIAM MORTON
SKULLY'S EULOGY
DEARLY BELOVED, WE ARE GATHERED HERE TODAY TO BID FAREWELL TO SKULLY...
CHERISHED HUSBAND...
NURTURING FATHER...
TRUSTED FRIEND...
CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY...
A RESPECTED MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY.
HE WILL BE MISSED.
ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DUST.
HOT
C
By William Mortor
NURTURING
FATHER...
PRINTABLE SKULL
TRUSTED
FRIEND...
Baking Skull with Spatula
A RESPECTED MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY.
Skull and rocks
HE WILL BE MISSED.
ASHES TO ASHES.
DUST TO DUST.
Crossword
ACROSS
1 Grumpy guys
6 Roe source
10 Clerical vestments
14 Day divisions
15 Justice Black
16 Scant
17 Perry or Havelock
18 Wing-shaped
19 Wicked
20 Ties the knot
21 Bee formation
22 "Hud" star Patricia
23 Court appearance security
25 Some vipers
27 Trigonometric function
30 Freeway components
32 Rotating engine parts
34 Dry, as wine
37 Financial backer
38 Turkish title
39 Altercation
41 Born as
42 Compulsion
45 Editorial orders
46 Bakery smells
47 Clerical worker
50 LeBlanc of "Friends"
51 Fabled also-ran
52 Claw
55 Footnote word
59 She sheep
60 Vientiane's land
61 Pianist Glenn
62 Encounter
63 Agatha contemporary
64 The Jewel in the Crown
65 Writer Ferber
66 Mineral springs
67 Analyze chemically
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1 Masticate
2 Part in a play
3 "___ Lang Syne"
4 Queensland capital
5 Draft org.
6 Shoulder wrap
7 Kind of hoop
8 Lab medium
9 Inactive
10 Reparations
11 Flood protection
12 Pipe material
13 Offers to buyers
14 Makes a lap
14 Short socks
16 Tart or torte
17 Peruse
18 Marine aviator
19 Place of
confinement
30 Former capital
of Nigeria
31 Long way off
33 Tool grip
34 Part of a
wineglass
35 Sicilian mount
36 Barracks beds
37 Feelings
38 Thorny plants
39 "Misery" star
40 Nicaraguan nap
Solutions to last week's puzzle.
A P A R T T D A B B A B A S H
M E T E R E G O G U I L E
B R A V O V A N O L D E R
I S L E T A T O N L E W D
T E L L T A L E E E E E
E M U H E A T I N G
I M M E D I A T E R I S E R
N O O N S T E A D N I L E
C R O C E E N D L E S S L Y
A T T I R E D M I X
R A G W A I T R E S S
T A L C G E E S R I A T A
A D E L E P A T U P S E T
M A V E N E V E D E E R E
P R I D E E E R E N D E D
47 School composition
48 Swerved off course
49 Primp
50 Artistic Grandma
53 Seniors' org.
54 "Dann Yankees" siren
56 Flowers-to-be
57 Pelvic pieces
58 June 6, 1944
61 Actress Scala
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ENTERTAINMENT
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2004
Internet service changes to prevent pirating
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — An Israeli technology company that makes popular software for downloading music over the Internet agreed Tuesday to pay $4.1 million to the recording industry for copyright infringement, a significant victory for music labels.
software has been downloaded more than 76 million times.
Bridgemar Services Ltd., formerly known as iMesh.com Ltd., agreed under a court-approved settlement to change its Internet service later this year to prevent consumers from illegally distributing music or downloading songs. The iMesh
Until then, its software — which lets Internet users search for music and video files and download them free in just minutes — will function as it always has. The iMesh service works similarly to the leading Kazaa software from Sharman Networks Ltd., which claims far more users worldwide than iMesh.
The settlement, reached in U.S. District Court in New York, represents one of the rare efforts by the recording industry to successfully sue technology companies producing software that allows Internet
users to exchange pirated songs and other files, rather than suing Internet users individually.
In its lawsuit, record companies alleged that the software helped Internet users illegally exchange millions of songs and sought $150,000 in damages for each song, plus attorney fees.
So far, U.S. courts have ruled that software companies aren't liable when their products are used by others for copyright infringement. The recording industry has appealed one ruling in California and a pending Senate proposal would establish such legal liability for software makers.
Bridgemar Services Ltd., formerly known as iMesh.com Ltd., agreed under a court-approved settlement to change its Internet service later this year to prevent consumers from illegally distributing music or downloading songs.
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Announcements
130 Entertainment
140 Lost and Found
105 Personals
103 Business Personals
120 Campus
120 Announcements
120 Travel
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205 Help Wanted
Employment
Merchandise
340 Auto Sales
345 Motorcycles for Sale
370 Wanted to Buy
380 Health & Fitness
305 For Sale
310 Computers
315 Home Furnishings
320 Sporting Goods
325 Stereo Equipment
330 Tickets
400
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405 Apartments for Rent
410 Town Homes for Rent
420 Apartments for Sale
420 Real Estate for Sale
430 Roommate Wanted
435 Rooms for Rent
440 Sublease
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Further, the Kansas law will not knowingly accept advertising that is in violation of University of Kansas regulation or law. The Federal Court has issued an injunction to the Pairt Fair House.
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510 Child Care Services
520 Typing Services
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crimination."
Our readers are hereby informed that all jobs and housing advertis in this newspaper are on an equal opportunity basis.
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Employment
205 Help Wanted
City of Lawrence The Parks and Recreation dept has multiple openings for full & part-time hours.
Aquatic Centers
are hiring instructors, lifeguards, wading pool attendants & cashiers. Must be at least 16 yrs of age for lifeguards; 17 for instructors, all 18 for all other positions. Salaries $6 to $8/warious hrs 7 days a
wk.
Park Maintenance
needs assistance w/maintenance, cleaning & grooming of city parks, cemeteries & right-of-ways. Must be 18 yrs of age w/driver lic & ability to work daytime & some week and hrs. U to B $25 hr
For best consideration apply immediately but no later than 7/28 to City Hall, Personnel; 6 E 6th, Lawrence, KS 66044
www.lawrenceeks.org
EOE M/F/D
weekend hrs. Up to $8.25 hr.
Couple seeking PT sitter for two boys. 6-10 hours/week,depending on class schedule. Must own car,be dependable, creative,playful and provide references. Prior childcare experience a plus. Competitive pay.Call 841-8834.
205
Help Wanted
Disabled female KU student looking for young woman to help with various chores such as shopping, etc. Flexible hours and days.Call 843-7205.
Home daycare hiring for the fall. Hours depend on availability. Interviewing after July 12.Call 865-2778.
NewsTV needs a flexible, PT evening researcher w/excellent written & typing skills. AP style used, macintosh proficiency helpful. Fax resume to: Beth 749-0099
More than half of KU students rent or share a house/apartment.
Check out the Real Estate
section in The University Daily Kansan Classifieds.
Hiring now!
Teacher's aid position 7a.m.-2p.m. or 1p.
-6p.m. in our early childhood class-
rooms. 205 North Michigan, Call
841-2185, EOE
Classic Eagle Budweiser
Now accepting applications for the following part-time positions.
CMT - job consists of assisting in promotions in the contemporary adult market. Must be at least 21 years of age and willing to work nights with
ing to work nights with flexible schedule.
Layout Artist/Signmaker
-CorelDraw experience preferred but not mandatory. Must be self-starter with an eye for detail.
Apply in person at:
2050 Packer Court.
Lawrence, KS Or online at www.clas siceagle.com. Phone 785 830-6900, fax 785-830 6910. EOE/Drug Free Workplace.
205
Help Wanted
TUTORS WANTED FOR THE FALL
The Student Development Center is hiring tutors for the following courses: Business Statistics (DSCI 301); Biology 150; Chemistry 184; Physics 114 and 115; Math 104,115, 116,121, 122, and 365. Tutors must have excellent communication skills and have received a B or better in one of these courses (or in a higher-level course in the same discipline). If you meet these qualifications, submit an online application at http://jobs.ku.edu and come to 22 Strong Hall to pick up an additional application packet. Two references are required. Call 864-4064 with any questions.
EO/AA
NOW HIRING
SOMEWHAT SALES/MARKETINGI
Need personable, motivated individual.
Great pay, PT, very flexible schedule. No expnec.Jobs@QWIXO.com
Physical Therapy Aid. 7:30-12, M-F for outpatient clinic in OP. Would be willing to split time between two people if needed. 841-8173
SEEKING MYSTERY SHOPPERS!
Perfect for Students! Flexible work from home or school. FT/PT Make your own hours. (800) 830-8066
Teacher needed in our after school program Mon-Fri 3-6, Wed 1-6.
205 North Michigan, Call 841-2185, EOE
300
Merchandise
305
For Sale
House for sale by owner. 1002 E. 19th St.
1200 sq. ft. 3 BR, 1 3/4 bath, laundry
room, full finished-basement, garage and
car port, large corner lot. $116,500. Call
393-2898 for appt.
Bed-Desks-Bookcases Everything for the apartment. Everything But ice.
Real Estate
400
Apartments for Rent
405
1 BR apt. for rent at Hawker Apt. Great location, very close to campus, comes with parking spot. Has been reduced-$600/mo. Call Randy if interested, (847) 912-5464.
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405
Apartments for Rent
1 blk from KU. 4 BR, 2 BA$800/month
2 BR, 1 BA$500/month. Pets OK.
www.Gagemgt.com 842-7644.
1 BR basement apt.. 1037 Tennessee
Unfurnished, refrigerator, off street parking,
$250/mo + utilities. 913-685-2445.
2 BR Apartment close to KU & Downtown. Central air, off-street parking. $450. Avail. August. 913-441-4169.
3 BR, 1 BA. 400 Wisconsin. W/D included. 1 month free rent. $550/mo.
www.Gagemgrmt.com 842-7644.
3 BR, 2 BA condo. 927 Emery. 5 min. to campus, W/D. $700/mo + utilities. $400 deposit. Call Jim or Diana 913-768-7954.
4 BR, 2 BA duplex. 531 Eldridge. 2 car garage. $850/mo. Avail. 8/1. www.Gagemgmt.com 842-7644.
Apartments, duplexes, houses and townhouses available for August. www.Gagemgmt.com 842-7644
Avail, now or August. Spacious 1 BRs at 905 Emery. CA, balconies starting $300 + utilities. 841-3192.
1,2,3 Bedroom
PARKWAY COMMONS
$99 Deposit Per Person 1/2 Month Free Rent
405
Apartments for Rent
3601 Clinton Parkway 842-3280
Canyon Court
New luxury 1,2,3 bdrms.
W/D, fitness ctr., pool.
$99 per person deposit.
1/2 off 1st m. rent.
700 Comet Lane 832-8605
Attn Srs & Grad Students. Real nice 1 & 2 BR near KU, hrd wfrs, lots of windows. W/D. No pets. Non-Smokers. 331-5209 or 749-2919
CHASE COURT
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Applecroft Apartments Starting at $485/mo. Heat, A/C, Water, and Trash Paid. Limited Availability. 843-8220.
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Washer/Driver, Pool & 24hr
Fitness Center
1942 Stewart Ave.
843-8220
Apartments for Rent
HIGHPOINTE APARTMENT HOMES
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LUXURY LIVING AT A GREAT PRICE
South Pointe APARTMENTS
1/2 off Aug Rent
$99.00 Security Deposit*
841-8468 6th & Iowa
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*see office for details
COLONY
WOODS
1301 W. 24th & Naismith
842-5111
colonywoods@sunflower.com
www.colonywoods.com
- 1 & 2 Bedrooms
- On KU Bus Route
- Indoor/Outdoor Pool
- 3 Hot Tubs/Exercise Room
- Small Pets OK
SAVE $$$$ WITH
SUMMER AND FALL SPECIALS
M-F 10-6
SAT 10-4 SUN 12-4
Special on Early Move-Ins & NEW move-ins
2 Bath & W/D in each unit Fully equipped kitchen GREAT LOCATION!
Country Club Apartments 512 Rockledge 2 Bedroom
$300 off Security Deposit
$300 off 1st month's rent
Call for showing
(785) 841-4935
masterplanmanagement.com
Tuckaway
2600 w 6th Street
Voted "Best Management" by top of the Hill
Voted #1 "Apartment Complex" by top of the Hill
Harper Square Apartments 2201 Harper Street
HAWKER
APARTMENTS
Luxury Biking... on campus?
10th & Missouri
Tuckaway at Briarwood 4241 Briarwood Dr.
Hutton Farms
Kasold and Peterson
From 1 Bedrooms with garage up to single family homes Clubhouse, fitness, swimming pool, walking trail, car wash, plus more!
Washer/Dryer
Coming soon! Summer 2004 Gated residential homes for lease
Alarm System
405
Fully Equipped Kitchen Fireplace (at Tuckaway/Harper) Built in TV (at Tuckaway)
Tuckaway has two pools hot tubs, basketball court fitness center and gated entrance
Apartments for Rent
Briarwood pool, fitness
call 838-3377
www.tuckawaymgmt.com
Bring this in with your application and receive $300. off deposit. Offer expires 5/1/34
Studio apartment in historic home, very close to KU & Downtown. Utilities paid.- Avail. Aug. 913-441-4169.
HOLIDAY APARTMENTS
NOW LEASING FOR SUMMER & FALL
NOW LEASING FOR SUMMER & FALL
1 BDR $400
2 BDR $495-$525
2 BDR+DEN $750
3 BDR $690-$720
BDR $840
4 BDR
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ON KU BUS ROUTE
SWIMMING POOL
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PATIO/BALCONY
ON-SITE MANAGEMENT
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Woodward Apartments
6th and Michigan
Now Leasing
- 1, 2 and 3 bdrms $450-$595
- $99 security deposit
    - washer/dryer
    - on KU bus route
- covered parking avail.
- covered parking avail.
841-4935
or visit us at masterplanmagement.com
410
Town Homes for Rent
3 or 4 BR townhouse, Very close to KU,
central air, W/D, dishwasher, off-street
parking, new carpet, 913-441-4169.
Seniors and grad students: Luxury 4 BR townhouse in quiet NW Lawrence location. Amenities include fireplace, 2 car garage, lots of windows, W/D, back yard patio. Available August 1, Nonsmoking. Call Nancy at 785-550-7258!
420
Real Estate for Sale
For sale by owner. 321 Yorkshire Drive. 3 BR ranch-syle, 1 full & 2 3/4 bath, 1 car garage, full basement with kitchenette, fireplace & fenced-in backyard. Asking $153,000. Call 785-842-2755 from 8 am-4 pm or 785-841-7637 from 4 pm-9 pm.
430
Roommate Wanted
1 roommate, 941 Louisiana. $370 a month, utilities included. Call Jackie: 734-678-6373.
2 guys seek roommate for 3 bd. furn. apt.
close to campus, rent: $350 + utilities.
913-227-3449 ask for Cecilia.
Female roommate wanted. The Crossgate/ Clinton Parkway area. $400 + 1/2 usel. 3BR 2BA, W/D; Call Julie: 691-6139.
500
Female student (senior) seeks 1-2 female roommate(s) to share small remodeled 3 BR house in East Lawrence (Miller St.) $275-$325 per person, per month [depending on number of occupants. Share util. costs, prefer nonsmoking, no pets. Lease deposit references available early August. Contact L. Larson .785-766-5356 or 316-634-6448.
Services
505
Professional Services
GROW YOUR CO.
EXP. TELEMARKETER.
Bachelors Degree, human behavior specially. Bus. to bus. calls.
Call Kathy in Topeka (785) 271-0637.
TRAFFIC-C-DUTS-MIP's PERSONAL INJURY
Student legal matters/Residency issues divorce, criminal & civil matters
The law offices of
DONALD G. STROLE
Donald G. Stroile Sally G. Kelsey
16 East 13th 842-5116
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TRANSPORTATION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2004
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OUTDOOR
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THE NORTH FACE
BIODIESEL: University may join schools using new fuel
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
matter that comes out of the exhaust and sulfur is a gas that contributes to greenhouse gases.
Richard Nelson, director of engineering extension programs at Kansas State University, said every percent of biodiesel mixed with petroleum diesel reflected the percent decrease of particulate and sulfur pollutants. For example, a 20 percent biodiesel mixture would decrease the pollutant by 20 percent. Biodiesel is available from a two percent mixture up to 100 percent.
Nelson travels around the area giving presentations about biodiesel for the National Biodiesel Board, but said he had not presented his information to the University but welcomed an invitation to come and explain the alternate fuel.
The University also wants to know if biodiesel can work in any diesel-burning engine.
FUEL-EFFICIENT COLLEGES
Hupe and Nelson said biodiesel would work in any diesel engine without any modifications.
Nelson said that at the beginning fuel filters may clog up and have to be replaced frequently because the biodiesel was a cleaner burning fuel and would break up some "gunk" that
Recognized schools that use biodiesel on campus:
University of Colorado: campus buses and trash trucks
Purdue University: buses, fire trucks, dump trucks and other vehicles
- Harvard University: buses and mail, solid waste, recycling and maintenance trucks
University of Minnesota: trucks
Source: www.nbb.org
Duke University: buses and other vehicles
Kansas State University: equipment on research farm
may have been stuck in the engine. The vehicle can actually run longer without changing its fuel filter after using the fuel for a while, he said.
Thirty universities and colleges across the United States use biodiesel. The schools' uses range from landscaping equipment to buses.
Only four universities use 100 percent biodiesel.
The majority of the schools use a 20 percent mixture.
The University of Colorado switched
to biodiesel in April 2003. The university started a pilot bus on 100 percent biodiesel and later switched to 20 percent biodiesel because the 100 percent mixture would gel up in the cold weather.
Bryan Flansburg, director of transportation at the University of Colorado, said there had not been a problem since the switch to the 20 percent mixture except for cost.
The students passed a referendum that increased student fees to absorb some of the extra cost.
For every percent of biodiesel mixture the cost goes up about one cent, he said.
A 20 percent mixture would roughly be 20 cents more expensive than petroleum diesel.
The University is researching what mixture would be best for what types of equipment and has not made a decision, Long said.
"The information we've needed has developed to a point that the University is engaged in a study of the potential use of these fuels," he said.
Timothy Akright, student senate KU on Wheels transportation coordinator, and other KU on Wheels representatives were not available for comment.
— Edited by Amanda O'Toole
country living
(...without the chores)
Welcome to Hutton Farms. Opening in August 2004, we offer 212 country cottage-style residences. Here’s just a few of our amenities:
• 1 tc 3 Bedrooms with attached garages
• Clubhouse, pool, fitness facility,
• 3 & 4 Bedroom single family residences
car wash and walking trail
• Gated, maintenance-free community
• Operated by Lawrence’s Tuckaway Management
City convenience. Country Living
For more information, visit our leasing office.
Hutton Farms Office
3401 Hutton Dr. • 841-3339
Tuckaway Management
2600 W. 6th • 838-3377
www.tuckawaymgmt.com
City convenience. Country Living.
For more information, visit our leasing office.
Hutton Farms Office
3401 Hutton Dr. • 841-3339
Tuckaway Management
2600 W. 6th • 838-3377
www.tuckawaymgmt.com
Hutton Farms
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INSIDE
Rape is a campus concern Campus groups help counsel rape survivors and give pointers for safety. PAGE3
Duke offers free iPods
Duke University gives Apple iPods to 1,650 incoming
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freshman at the August 19 orientation. PAGE 17
Golfers storm competition
The University of Kansas golf team brings home wins from weekend tournaments. PAGE 21
How to
Changing a flat tire on your car may be easier than you think. The Kansan shows you how it's do PAGE 27
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Opinion ...6
What's Happening ...18
Sports ...21
Entertainment ...25
Crossword ...29
Classifieds ...30
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Sweatin' out some tunes
BLOODY HELL
Courtney Kuhlen/Kansan
Distance to Empty members Curtis Hayton and KU graduate Bo McCall sound check their instruments before their set at "Sweatin' It Out - The Summer Battle of the Bands." The event, co-sponsored by SUA, KJHK, Mass Street Music and UPS, was downstairs in the Burge Union on Thursday night. The event drew about 100 people. Read more about the battle of the bands on PAGE 16.
Tuition break opposed
Students file suit against in-state rate for immigrants
By Jay Senter
jsenter@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
When Christopher Heath saw an advertisement last spring seeking plaintiffs for a suit challenging a Kansas law that allows some undocumented immigrants to pay in-state college tuition, he decided to make a phone call.
Heath, a 22-year-old who transferred to the University of Kansas from a small school in Salinas, Calif., has lived in the state for two years and owns a home in Lawrence, but has been denied Kansas residency on multiple occasions. Why, Heath thought, should illegal immigrants be given a better tuition rate than a citizen of the United States?
Heath contacted the Federation for
American Immigrant Reform (FAIR), the organization that advertised for plaintiffs, got details on the case, and signed on. He is now one of nine University of Kansas students who are suing the state for injunctive relief against Kansas House Bill 2145, which allows any student who attended a Kansas high school for at least
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NEWS BRIEFS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2004
LAWRENCE
New business opens in North Lawrence gearing for students
Junque, 624 1/2 N. 2nd St., which sells a variety of products including photography, furniture, antiques, cards and collectibles, had its grand opening Saturday.
Timothy Knapp, owner, said he was marketing his business toward students.
"I sell things pretty much close to what I get for them and I specialize in filling a room," he said.
Knapp thinks North Lawrence should be a student strip with cool art shops and items students can afford, he said.
For store hours and more information on Junque go to www.junqueonthenet. com.
— Marc Ingber
University of Kansas student seeks treatment after dog bite
A 20-year-old female student was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital July 17 after a dog bit the left cheek on her face, according to a police report.
The student was visiting friends when she bent down to pet their pit bull terrier.
Amanda O'Toole
NATION
Owners of OfficeMax should complete sale later this year
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BOISE, Idaho — Boise Cascade plans to sell its paper, forest products and timberland assets to a private investment group for about $3.2 billion so it can focus on worldwide distribution of office products.
Return to sender
The Idaho-based company said Monday that the cash sale to a new company formed by Madison Dearborn Partners LLC, a Chicago investment firm, should be completed by November.
OfficeMax is the third largest U.S. office products retailer, behind Office Depot and Staples.
The spin-off and name change mark the completion of the review of the company's future launched with the OfficeMax purchase, Boise Cascade
Chris Combs, Stillwell senior, returns the volleyball over the net to score a point for his team. Combs and five of his friends played last week on the sand volleyball courts at Robinson Center. They spent an hour and a half in the near 100-degree heat. "It's a good way to get first-degree burns on my feet," Combs said.
The new company will be privately held and named Boise Cascade LLC. It will be based in Boise and will keep most of the employees who worked for the old company.
Meanwhile, the company selling the assets will change its name to OfficeMax, the name of the office products seller it bought late last year for $1.2 billion in cash and stock. It will be based in Itasca, Ill., outside Chicago, where Boise Cascade's own office products division had been and the OfficeMax headquarters was shifted.
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Boise said it will realize about $3.1 billion to $3.2 billion in cash proceeds from the deal, after a $175 million reinvestment in Boise Cascade LLC and spending between $250 million and $300 million in outstanding debt to reduce debt in the new OfficeMax.
chairman George Harad said Monday.
The deal must still be approved by regulators.
Boise Cascade stock closed down six cents at $32.99 a share on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Hamid Karzai dropped a powerful warlord to add the brother of a slain Afghan hero to his electoral ticket Monday. The surprise move followed political wrangling so intense that NATO peacekeepers stepped up their presence in the streets of Kabul.
The U.S.-backed interim leader selected a little-known brother of resistance hero Ahmad Shah Massood as his chief running mate, a move sure to test this volatile nation's fragile ethnic and factional balance.
"I hope the Afghan people will recognize us as a good team and I hope the people of Afghanistan will vote for us," Karzai told reporters summoned to a shady courtyard of the presidential palace.
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By Amanda O'Toole
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Two female University of Kansas students reported rapes July 9 and July 14 to Lawrence police.
These reports are reflective of national statistics that suggest only 25 percent of sexual assaults are reported to authorities, said Jerilyn Smith, director of survival services at the Gadugi Safe Center, 211 E. Eighth St.
One in four women, she said, will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime.
Sarah Jane Russell, executive director of the center, which was formerly Rape Victim Survival Service, said knowledge was the best prevention of sexual assault.
"It's important for students to know that 85 percent of perpetrators are people the victim knows," Russell said. "If a voice says to get out of there or assist a friend, they need to recognize that."
Schuyler Bailey, KU Public Safety Office captain, said students could prevent a potential dangerous situation by removing themselves from the situation entirely.
"If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, leave immediately," he said. "You need to know your surroundings and be
"It's important for students to know that 85 percent of perpetrators are people the victim knows."
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able to make smart decisions. Being intoxicated lessens your ability to do this."
He said awareness was important for students to protect themselves.
Students need to be comfortable where they are and who they're with, he said. He said students should utilize SafeRide and Jaywalk if they had to walk alone on campus at night.
If the KU Public Safety Office isn't too bogged down, Bailey said, they'll even take someone to a car or home.
But there is still a chance of an attack even if all precautions are taken.
Bailey said there was no right or wrong way to handle an assault situation.
"I can't suggest what to do," he said. "Try to get out of the situation, make noise and bring attention to yourself."
Dan Ward, Lawrence Police sergeant said if people felt comfortable defending
themselves, they should. However, he said, in doing so, a person could further endanger themselves.
"We don't want to escalate personal injury," Ward said. "Anytime a person is a victim of a crime we suggest to pay attention to detail and call the police department."
Russell said students needed to know what to do after the assault had happened.
Students need to know where to go and what to do if they, or someone they know, are sexually assaulted.
The Gadugi Safe Center is such a place. And with a portion of the $17.50 per semester Student Senate activity fee going to the center, the services it offers are free.
The center offers post-attack counseling, education programs and social justice programs, which help students understand and work through potential legal processes, Smith said.
"The gift of giving is always giving back because we're always there," Smith said of the center, which has a 24-hour support line and staff readily available. "It's that kind of underpinning of support that makes this organization important to the community."
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Former Westar Energy Inc. employees ask for trial delay
TOPEKA — David Wittig and another former Westar Energy Inc. executive want a federal judge to postpone their criminal trial over allegations that they tried to loot the electric utility while in charge.
Wittig, of Topeka, and Douglas T. Lake, of New Canaan, Conn., the company's former executive vice president, each face 40 charges, including conspiracy, wire fraud and falsifying records. A federal grand jury indicted them in December but issued a new, revised indictment earlier this month.
Their trial is scheduled to start Sept. 7 in Kansas City, Kan., but both men have asked U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson to delay it.
A key issue for both defendants is Robinson's continuing refusal to allow Wittig and Lake to use payments from Westar to finance their defense. The two men are in arbitration with the company over how much it owes them under employment agreements in effect before they left Westar late in 2002.
Robinson has said she wanted to preserve assets that the government wanted to seize if the two men are convicted.
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Static-cling parking stickers will be made available next year
By Brooke Budke editor@kansan.com Special to the Kansan
Static-cling window stickers will replace traditional parking permit hang tags and rear window stickers for the 2005-2006 school year, according to the University of Kansas Parking Department.
In the past, pre-ordering permits had been known as a hassle because the choice of hang tags and rear window stickers complicated the ordering system.
With the new system, the cashiers in the parking office will have an easier job filling permit orders. The parking department envisions easier parking permit distribution with the new stickers, plus they can be moved from car to car.
Each sticker will be bar coded and holographic similar to the stickers used at Jiffy Lube and other car service companies.
The size and shape of the sticker will not change from the size of the rear window stickers currently used.
Donna Hultine, KU parking director, said the new permits would probably be placed in the lower left-hand corner of the front windshield.
Placing the sticker in the rear window could possibly reduce permit theft, but due to the different window tinting parking officers may not read the new bar codes correctly.
"If the permits are placed in the lower left-hand corner, the blue and gold permits allowed access to main campus will be easily seen by the booth attendants," Hultine said.
The field officers will use the bar code scanners in the field when writing tickets to check the permit's validity. The bar code scanners will take the place of keying in permit numbers by hand, therefore limiting human error and reading information more quickly, Hultine said.
The parking department's new computers resemble palm pilots and the scanners are already built into the handheld computers.
The scanners have not been worth using yet because it has been too difficult to scan a hang tag from the side of a
vehicle, she said
There will still be field officers with paper ticket books who write down permit numbers in case of malfunction or problems with the new system.
During a normal patrol, officers will not likely scan every permit to check its validity or the owner's past parking history. It is possible though, if the officers have time, that they will go through a parking lot and scan every permit.
"It would be an easy way to look for permits that have been reported lost or stolen, and permits that aren't valid or have some alteration," said Hultine.
There won't be an additional cost for the parking department to purchase scanners since they are already built into the hand-held computers currently used. The new type of permit will just make the scanners more useable.
Hultine said there wouldn't be a permit fee increase for the 2004-2005 school year.
She is uncertain whether permit prices will increase for the 2005-2006 year, when the traditional parking permit hang tags and rear window stickers are no longer available and new permits are issued.
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The free workshop offers open exhibits on species survival
By Erik Johnson ejohnson@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
School's still out but science is definitely in at the Dyche Natural History Museum.
This week, visitors are taking part in a free gallery workshop exploring the science behind species survival in extreme conditions.
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Survival Science, which runs July 26 to 31, is the second series in a new program at Dyche Hall that offers free workshops for kids who otherwise may not have the chance to enjoy the museum's services. Visitors participate in various challenges, explore the science of survival with hands-on activities and even create their own creature able to survive in the most extreme conditions.
"Since we started this we've been finding a lot of people that either couldn't afford this in the past or simply didn't know about the free events," said gallery director Jason Wolvington.
The first of the free events, held during spring break in March, was Superhero Science, where visitors made each other invisible with mirror tricks, gave themselves supersonic hearing or even floated on air. Superhero Science drew around 1,700 visitors, and directors estimated Survival Science would draw about the same.
Hands-on activities for survival include building a mini raft from popsicle sticks and straws, a marshmallow tower contest where participants attempt to make the largest tower of marshmallows, dry spaghetti that then must hold the weight of a golf ball and an electricity demonstration with lemons and potatoes.
"I would have never thought a potato could make a light work," said Matt Duerksen, 8-year-old Lawrence resident. "That was cool."
Nature's Worst Case Scenario tells young visitors of unique adaptations animals make to stay safe in their environments.
The leaf-roller caterpillars, for example, keep their homes clean by squeezing the muscles in their backsides and firing excrement out and away, thereby avoiding unwanted smells that would attract predators.
A Survival Strategy Trail had kids searching for 10 animals that have
Kennedy Dold, 7, watches as Jean Younger helps her make a tower out of spaghetti and marshmallows at "Survival Science" in Dyche Natural History Museum. The free event offered hands-on science activities for kids.
unique strategies for surviving in harsh environments.
When finished, they can take their list to the Extreme Animal Studio to claim a prize.
"I hope it's money," said Aaron Wilkerson, 11-year-old Leavenworth resident. "I doubt it is, but that would be cool."
In the Extreme Animal Studio, once they've claimed their choice of prizes between a flashlight or a compass/caribiner, kids are encouraged to design their own extreme animal capable of surviving any conditions.
"We're trying to get them to create something that may be better suited for survival than a real animal," said Derek Larsen, exhibit assistant. "But some of them are just obsessed with a snake or something, so they draw that."
Director of educational programs at the museum, Teresa MacDonald, said free exhibits such as this were a chance for kids to see the connections all the sciences had with each other, and for parents and kids to enjoy the learning experience together.
"The free exhibits are much more open and flexible, which is great," she said. We're trying to promote family learning by offering something for everyone to participate in."
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Sequels represent lack of creativity in Hollywood
"I got a Bedazzler so my outfit's tight."—Ad Rock, Beastie Boys, from the 2004 album. To the 5 Burroughs.
As I finish my trilogy of opinion columns this summer, I've decided to focus on the movie sequel. The summermovie staple grows increasingly stale year after year. But the sequel doesn't always make us yearn for the original; occasionally it's actually better than the first.
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This summer's sequels that didn't suck included Spider-Man 2, Shrek 2 and Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban. But these movies are the exception.
Usually, even if they're bad, they still make money. But what if we used those
In contrast, I'd argue that we could do without Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement or The Chronicles of Riddick. I understand that sequels seem like sure bets to Hollywood executives.
slots for new creative projects that otherwise would never see the light of day? Maybe we'd get to see the next Godfather, Shawshank Redemption or Rushmore.
Because I have no say in the matter, and neither do you, maybe I could pitch some sequels that America might actually like to see.
First, to you Mr. M. Night Shyamalan,
I like your movies: The Sixth Sense,
Unbreakable and Signs. I understand that once again you will scare us with the
unknown in your upcoming film, The Village. How about calling your next project Sock, Er...Mom! It would follow a lovable, every-day family's life until something out of the ordinary begins to happen. Their socks begin to disappear. Not just one here or there, but lots of socks. One day, while playing in the backyard, the children discover a door in an oak tree. Inside they find hundreds of sock monkeys that are building more of their kind. One of the children yells out the titular line, "That's my sock, er...mom!" The family must fight the sock monkeys to save their house and potentially the human race.
Second, due to the popularity of the "dance battle" film, You Got Served, earlier this year I suggest a sequel of equal intensity and competition.
You Got Soft-Served features a ragtag gang of ice cream parlor employees known as the "Scoop Doctors" that must
challenge the well-polished, cross-town rivals, "Mad Cow Dairy_Delights," to save their shop. The ice cream "battle" culminates at the citywide "Cone Or Go Home" competition.
Last, I propose the prequel to a great film, Fight Club. How could you top a script like Fight Club? How about taking Tyler Durden back to high school, where the incessant teasing about his incredible math skills drives him to start the Math Club without the school's permission. Durden's rise as an unmatched "mathlete" spawns underground math clubs across the country.
I hope my ridiculous sarcasm reinforces the fact that Hollywood will continue to make unoriginal, unwatchable projects as long as you continue to go see them.
Crawford is an Overland Park senior in journalism.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2004
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Strive for civic professionalism
Many colleges students, myself included, are in school to get an education that will lead to a job. Ultimately, the majority of us want to find work that is meaningful. In exchange, we will devote our time and our talents to our chosen careers. Is there anything more that can be expected of us?
I argue that there is something more that we all need to consider. As we work toward getting our degrees at the University of Kansas, we are receiving a great deal of training in how to be professionals. But are we giving any consideration to what type of professionals we should be?
I am not referring to the process of how we decide if we want to be artists, teachers or journalists. I am speaking, instead, about what happens after we have decided on a profession. I am talking about the value structure that will guide us in our professional lives.
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If we simply choose to apply our knowledge and our skills, then we will be technical professionals. And we will be missing out on another professional path. The alternative path to being a technical professional is to be a civic professional.
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A civic professional is devoted to the achievement of a strong democracy and to the attainment of full citizenship for all
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individuals. This means that the civic professional works for the infusion and the practice of democratic principles in all institutions. It also means a devotion to full citizenship by all Americans. This entails not only full political and civil rights for each individual, but also full social and economic rights. Without these rights, an individual cannot be a citizen to the fullest extent. When full citizenship is denied to individuals, then democracy itself is weakened.
In my field of special education, I have learned that professionals may treat individuals as clients or customers. But I have also learned that there is another way for professionals to treat individuals: as citizens.
needs nor the implementation of solutions.
When treating individuals as citizens, the civic professional uses the approach of serving needs that are identified by individuals. The civic professional does not seek to control the identification of
John McKnight, author of The Careless Society, warns us that professionals can do great harm. Using the example of professional bereavement counseling, McKnight argues that harm occurs when a community steps aside from its role of helping individuals or families deal with grief because the "professionals" now know best about how to deal with grief. The point McKnight is making is that professional interventions may have positive effects, but they may also have devastating negative effects, especially when imposed without sufficient guidance from those being served.
What the civic professional does is to respect the role of the individual in making decisions about needs. The path of a civic professional is one of service to your fellow citizens and to the larger democracy in which we all live. The true reward for the civic professional is the realization that citizens have not only the ability to identify their own needs, but also the ability to guide professionals in how — and whether — services are to be provided.
Liss is a David City, Neb., doctoral student in special education.
Nader can handle political duality
At a recent forum sponsored by Harper's Magazine, independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader quoted Robert Frost's definition of a liberal: "someone who has trouble arguing his own case."
With John Kerry this message is doubly important. Depending on which side you take, Kerry is occasionally tongue-tied, either because he is a meticulous political thinker with a lot on his mind or a fickle constituent-boot-licker who is afraid to speak off the top of his head.
Kerry and Edwards voted for the invasion of Iraq and the Patriot Act before making an abrupt turnaround and blaming Bush for both. Kerry claimed it was only Bush's handling of the occupation that he bewailed. But certainly the occupation would not have gone better if the $81 billion funding bill had failed to pass Significantly, Kerry voted against it.
Perhaps, however, the reason why Kerry "has trouble arguing his own case" is because of his deliberate decision-making process and attention to detail. Brian Mooney of the Boston Globe has called him a "legislative technician." These are laudable attributes, despite the impatience Americans show toward complications in politics.
Unlike Bush, Kerry does not see political, social and economic controversy in a black and white dichotomy. If he cannot improvise a quote succinct enough for the media's inane sound-bite culture, perhaps it is because of a deeper understanding of the issues.
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Bah, nevermind. Unfortunately, neither the Democrats nor the Republicans have a better claim of understanding issues profoundly. As recent Democratic Party actions show, the freedom of the right to choose one's own candidate is no longer on their platform.
On July 23, Nader wrote a letter to Kerry denouncing the Democratic Party's attempts to keep him out of America's elections. Under the auspices of the party, Democrats have harassed Nader's petitioners, hired law firms and even staff members of Illinois' Democratic Speaker of the House (state employees!) to encumber petition processes, staged protests to disrupt ballot access conventions in Oregon and plotted various other contrivances.
Many indict Nader for goring Gore in 2000. In Florida, most importantly, Bush beat Gore by a measly 537 votes, while Nader received almost 100,000. Now, according to The Economist, a poll shows Nader at 3 percent in Florida, the same margin by which Kerry leads Bush there.
The Democratic Party responded by forbidding Nader from the Democratic National Convention in Boston this week.
You might be thinking, as I do, that Nader's platform is a bit ridiculous. Entirely opposing the WTO and NATO, calling for an immediate withdrawal from Iraq, etc.
But for Kansans, the claim that "a vote for Nader is a vote for Bush" is even less substantial, considering that Republicans will probably carry this red-blooded state for years to come.
So before getting all choked up about your favorite patrician Yale graduate, and passionately defend his clandestine ties to big oil or big lawyer barons, ponder casting a vote, or writing one in, for one of the few Americans canny enough to jostle the thrones of the duopoly.
Gertken is a Hutchinson senior in English.
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There's this guy playing bag pipes on Wescoe Beach and I think that's really cool.
In response to Melissa Shippy's article this week, I would like to say that, no. the tuition dollars that students pay do not pay for the parking department employees, we are a self employed department and none of the money that comes from tuition goes to us. So she can shove it up her ass.
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And secondly, I Love the '90s is on VH1, not E! Entertainment and the guy wearing the Rock Chalk shirt is Mo Rocca. And he didn't graduate from KU, he graduated from Harvard. He just thinks that we're that cool.
I'm so sick of all you little babies whining about getting parking tickets. If you weren't so stupid, you'd know where you can park and where you can't park. And little miss Melissa Shippy better get the facts straight before she writes an article that's nothing but lies.
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Yeah, this is for all you people who let your cell phones ring in the library, you should transfer to Mizzou, because Mizzou sucks and so do you.
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To the woman who said that homeless people are a problem to business—man, you're right. I agree wholeheartedly. How dare they not have any money? I bet they're just doing it to piss you off.
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Yo, I can't believe you guys still take columns in the summer. What's up with that?
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Yeah, I just saw the Chancellor walking down Jayhawk Boulevard, and I just wanted to say we have one of the healthiest Chancellors in America. Whoohoo!
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Yes, message to Melissa Shippy. Wouldn't it be nice if you just owned up to the fact that you parked illegally? You got the ticket and you are blaming an entire department for your mistake. Grow up.
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By Marc Ingber
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The annual Douglas County Fair Demolition Derby will take place at 7 p.m. Friday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds at 21st and Harper streets. The derby has been a part of Lawrence summers for more than 25 years.
The sun is out, birds are chirping and demolition is in the air.
Margaret Kalb, executive secretary of the fair board, said most of the participants used car models older than 1970, but it didn't really matter which one "as long as they're big and heavy duty."
The derby usually has about 40 to 50 participants and is broken into four heats, with about 10 to 12 cars participating in each one. Each heat has two winners.
"They basically start plowing into each other until the last two cars are standing," Kalb said.
The winners from each heat, 8 cars total, compete in "the feature," where the last car running wins the grand prize of $1,000. Money is also awarded to the second and third place drivers as well the top four drivers of each heat.
Kalb said the fair board stressed safety by requiring helmets, seat belts and reinforced drivers' doors. Drivers who purposely try to hurt others are disqualified. The derby never has any injuries, she said.
"It's just good clean fun," Kalb said. "The guys who do it, do it every year."
Loren Stone, Lawrence resident, has
been competing in derbies for 14 years, since he was 18 years old. He has competed in hundreds all over the country.
"It's exciting," he said. "My dad has done it for years and I kind of took over when he quit."
Stone said participating in demolition derbies was quite costly. For those just wanting to have fun, it usually costs about $300 to $400, but for those who wanted to be competitive it costs about $4,000 to $5,000 to get started, he said.
He said getting a different car for each derby was pretty much a necessity, but it was common to reuse parts.
"I can use a rear end over and over, or a motor over and over," Stone said.
The sport is taken more seriously than it was when Stone started, he said. Although the competitiveness is higher than in the past, it is still common to develop friendly rivalries on the derby circuit, he said.
"I've got people from Iowa coming down to smash me up," he said of Friday's derby.
John Davis, Fort Collins, Colo., junior, will be participating in the derby for the second time this year. He competed in the import heat last year with a 1983 BMW and will switch to a 1990 Toyota Camry this year.
He said it usually cost about $200 to $300 to compete in the import class. He is drawn to the derby because of its entertainment value, he said.
"I think it's part gear-head, part kitsch value and part fun," Davis said.
- Edited by Julie Jones
STATE
Democrats are outspending their Republican counterparts
According to campaign finance documents filed with the secretary of state, challenger Kathy Martin, of Clay Center, had raised almost twice as much money since the beginning of the year as incumbent Bruce Wyatt, of Salina, in the 6th District race. Martin raised $22,962 and spent $16,572. Wyatt raised $12,107 and spent $11,633.
TOPEKA — Conservative candidates in two Kansas State Board of Education races were outspending their moderate Republican opponents, with the board's ideological balance at stake in the Aug. 3 primary.
In the 10th District, incumbent Steve Abrams, of Arkansas City, raised $5,327 and spent $3,507. His challenger, Tim Aiken, of Derby, raised $3,705 and spent
$2,167.
The campaign finance reports cover activity from Jan. 1 through tomorrow.
No Democrat filed in either district, meaning the primary will determine who holds each seat.
Martin and Abrams' contributors included John Calvert, manager of the Kansas office of the Intelligent Design Network, which advocates the teaching of creationism alongside or instead of evolution in the science classrooms.
In addition, Abrams and Martin received donations from Freedom In Academic Research, an organization associated with the Kansas Republican Assembly. The assembly represents conservatives and advocates for smaller, less intrusive government and lower taxes.
Aiken and Wyatt have received contributions from teachers' unions.
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Placard taunts Missouri fans
Mystery billboard pokes fun at Tigers, mocks coach's record
By Miranda Lenning
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Kansan staff writer
There has been everything from the antlers worn by University of Missouri fans at KU basketball games to University of Kansas fans creating the 'Muck Fizzou' logo.
The border rivalry between the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri is probably more fierce than any other in the Big 12.
But if this rivalry was considered bad before, the latest incident takes it to a different level. An anonymous group of people purchased a billboard in downtown Kansas City, Mo., that reads "Five seasons, four 6th place finishes, 17 NCAA violations, God save the Quin."
The billboard, located at the interchange of Interstate Highway 70 and U.S. Highway 71, is painted in KU crimson and blue and has a picture of a basketball on it.
The catch is that nobody knows who
put it there. Local television news stations and radio shows have speculated that a group of KU alumni are behind the project, but no names have been released.
At the bottom of the billboard is a Web site address, www.paynesportsarena.com, a Web site dedicated to bashing the University of Missouri and its athletics department. Tom Light, who created the Web site, denied involvement with the billboard.
University of Kansas Athletic Department officials said that they did not support the billboard, and they would be disappointed if KU fans were behind the operation.
The message on the billboard refers to the five seasons that basketball coach Quin Snyder has been at Missouri and the four times that the basketball team has finished sixth in the Big 12.
The "17 NCAA violations" is a shot at the recent NCAA investigation into the MU basketball program - the NCAA cited the university with 17 violations of NCAA rules.
Originally, Lamar Outdoor, a company that makes billboards in Kansas City, Mo., was contacted about putting the billboard up, but the people in charge refused because they were concerned that the billboard would be torn down.
An anonymous group of people has purchased a billboard in downtown Kansas City, Mo., that reads "Five seasons, four 6th place finishes, 17 NCAA violations God save the Quin."
The owner said that because of the nature of the billboard, he didn't want to participate in the project because he was afraid that Missouri fans would retaliate by tearing down the billboard.
He said that the group wanted the location of the billboard to be between Kansas City and Columbia.
The billboard appeared in downtown Kansas City, Mo., on August 20, and has received a great deal of media attention, appearing on Kansas City television stations and radio shows.
Speculation is that the billboard was put up to counter a series of billboards on I-70 between Lee's Summit, Mo., and Columbia, Mo., that spell out M-I-Z-Z-OU, and have the Missouri tiger logo.
— Edited by John Scheirman
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EPA officials stage exercise simulating nuclear emergency
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — A nuclear accident such as a nuclear-powered satellite falling from the sky has more potential than a terrorist attack to expose U.S. residents to radiation, officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said yesterday as they prepared for a mock radiological emergency here this week. The exercise scenario is similar to a 1978 incident in which a Soviet nuclear-powered satellite fell out of orbit and disintegrated over Canada, spreading radioactive materials.
High-tech radioactivity equipment such as a mobile environmental radiation laboratory, or MERL, has been deployed to Fort Leavenworth. The lab will be used next week during the Republican National Convention.A similarly equipped lab is being used in Boston for the Democratic convention, an official said.
Greg Dempsey, an EPA radiological response team commander, said the satellite scenario envisioned far more radioactive materials than a terrorist could ever accumulate.
"This is way above what they could get hold of," he said, "short of a nuclear weapon."
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Students can avoid theft when traveling
By Amanda O'Toole
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Ashley Denneler walked down a strip of a white sanded beach in Cozumel Mexico. She and a friend had talked through the night and were watching the tropical sunrise.
The rays of sunlight revealed more than a picturesque scene.
Yards away, where she and her friend had left their belongings, the Colby senior spotted a member of the resort staff stuffing her red flip-flops into a black trash bag.
Her navy canvas purse, which held her wallet and cell phone, was missing.
This theft is typical in foreign countries and is one of the biggest problems with traveling or studying abroad, said Susan Gronbeck-Tedesco, Office of Study Abroad director.
"It's that split second that you're not paying attention to your belongings that thieves come up and take things," she said. "It's combined with someone looking for the opportunity.
Denneler was able to retrieve most of her belongings after confronting both the worker and the resort manager. She had to physically take the bag from the worker and fish out her things.
"It's that split second that you're not paying attention to your belongings that thieves come up and take things. It's combined with someone looking for the opportunity."
Susan Gronbeck-Tedesco Office of Study Abroad director
She lost only five pesos and her cell phone.
The situation could have been worse, Denneler said. Her passport and credit cards were locked in her hotel room safe.
Veronica Duncan, STA Travel branch manager, said travelers should keep copies of their passport in their suitcase in case it was stolen.
The International Student ID Card is another option. The card is available through STA Travel, 4th floor of the Kansas Union, and offers discounts and emergency evacuation plans.
Copies of the card-holder's passport are kept on the site.
Gronbeck-Tedesco said she always suggested students do a few things when vacationing abroad, like travel together.
The card costs about $25 on the agency's web site, www.statravel.com.
"One person can keep watch over belongings if someone needs to grab a snack or take a dip," she said.
A student should keep items close to their body. Money and passports, both hot theft items, should be kept in a passport holder worn under clothing, she said.
Duncan said that she suggested students use credit and debit cards because students were protected against unwarranted purchases.
"Only use traveler's checks in $200 and $100 amounts as a back up to the cards," Duncan said. "If you loose a traveler's check it's gone."
Luggage should also be looked after very carefully.
Backpacks should not be worn on subways or trains because pickpockets can rob a person while they're standing.
Duncan said students should put locks on their bags.
Gronbeck-Tedesco said students should be familiar with the culture, customs and laws of the country they're visiting.
"You'll know better what behavior is normal," she said.
Guidebooks can be purchased at almost any bookstore, and give advice about which parts of cities are safe and which parts are heavily populated with crime, Duncan said.
The study abroad program tells students not to trust strangers and to be aware of what is going on around them, Gronbeck-Tedesco said.
"I was once given a different sheet of prices for a menu at a restaurant," she said. "I was able to tell I was reading a menu with higher prices which they only gave to tourists."
Though proficiency of a language is not necessary for leisure travel, she suggests students at least know how to say 'no.'
Both Duncan and Gronbeck-Tedesco said traveling in groups lessened the chance of being robbed.
"One person can always be keeping watch on the bags," Gronbeck-Tedesco said. "You won't have to worry about grabbing a snack or putting your stuff down for a second."
- Edited by Julie Jones
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Environmentalists increase recycling options on campus
By John Scheirman
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Kansan staff writer
A recent trash audit by the Environmental Stewardship Program showed that 67 percent of the trash left in classrooms at the University of Kansas is recyclable. The discarded materials consist largely of newspapers and beverage containers.
This year, Jeff Severin, the University's environmental services manager, is trying to do something to increase the amount of material recycled. Working with him are three student crew leaders and 10 student recycling technicians. They collect materials from most of the buildings on campus.
Severin, a full-time University employee, said the end of the summer was a good time for students to begin recycling. The peak season, however, is at the end of the spring semester, when the Environmental Stewardship Program provides containers for students who are leaving to get rid of items such as furniture that they will not be using anymore.
Regarding the level of awareness on campus about recycling, Severin said, "It's a tough thing to figure out. I think people are very aware that they should be recycling. The problem may be that they are not sure where to recycle."
Many new products are made from recycling used products. Severin talked about the benefits of recycling. "The obvious one? It reduces the amount of stuff going into the landfills. It's not as urgent in Kansas." Not having to mine for metals or cut down trees are also benefits, he said.
Severin said that blue boxes have been placed in most of the University's buildings to provide places to drop off recyclables. "We also purchased a couple of trailers to use as drop-off points for off-campus students to drop off stuff when people come into the parking lots," he said. "We would encourage off-campus students to drop off things there — it may be more convenient than going out to Wal-Mart."
There are going to be a few other changes in the program, Severin said. Most noticeable will be sets of outdoor containers for newspaper and plastic bottles, provided to address the issue of trash on the ground.
Celeste Fish, Pittsburg senior, works
for the environmental stewardship program part-time as a crew leader, a position she has held for almost three years. She said that students, faculty and staff have all been learning how to participate in recycling.
"There's still a lot of education that people can do for themselves," Fish said. "Recycling is a personal choice. It's not mandatory."
The volume of recyclable materials gathered depends on the type of material, Fish said. She said that because the campus dining facilities used a lot of cardboard, the beginning of the fall semester brought a definite increase in the amount of that product collected for recycling.
"Over a three-year period since I've been here, we have seen an increase in recycling, especially with electronics which we started recycling a couple of years ago," Fish said.
Fish said she thought students should get into the habit of recycling. "It's becoming more accepted nationally," she said. "If students here have been trained in recycling methods, they will be better prepared if they move somewhere where it is mandatory."
For more recycling information, visit www.ku.edu/~recycle/.
Edited by Julie Jones
WORLD
Missouri woman set to play checkers in world tournament
ELDON, Mo. — Kim Willis's past is about as checked as Bobby Fischer's eccentric life.
However, her spotty history deals only with a white and green checkers board.
The Eldon resident, who currently ranks fourth in the world, started playing checkers online.
During her first tournament in 1998 the rookie lost every game. Eight years later, she was crowned as the reigning American champion and one of the best in the world.
"I've got the fever," said Willis, 46.
"That's what it's called, the fever. It's not a child's game."
Willis is searching for sponsors to share the burden of traveling expenses. She hopes to attend the 8th Mind Sports Olympiad in Manchester England.
During the first week in August, Willis will be one of a few females to compete in the American Checkers Federation 2004 National and World Checker tournaments.
Through her success, Willis said she hoped to bring more attention to the game with a checkers program for Eldon elementary school children.
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Men charged with violating dog fight promotion law
BELLE VERNON, Pa. — Two men were charged with illegally promoting dog fighting by publishing a magazine
that decreed "champions" in fights.
James Jay Fricchione of Westtown, N.Y., and John Kelly of Jefferson, Ga., were charged with two counts of cruelty to animals and one count each of conspiracy to commit cruelty to animals.
In Pennsylvania, cruelty includes promotion of animal fighting.The charges
are felonies that carry penalties of up to $15,000 and seven years in prison.
The magazine bestowed champion status on dogs that enabled participants to raise the stakes for wagers and puppy and stud fees, Pappert said.
Dog fights are illegal in all 50 states.
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Early morning traffic violation leads police to cocaine bust
SALINA - A speeding violation stop west of Salina during the weekend led to the seizure of 240 pounds of cocaine, worth an estimated $4.4 million, the Kansas Highway Patrol said.
The size of the seizure ranks it among the top 10 or 15 in patrol history, said Lt. Kirk Simone, who is based at the patrol's headquarters in Topeka.
Trooper Craig Davis, of Salina, made the stop on Interstate 70 about 6:25 a.m. Sunday. He said he became suspicious, asked to search the vehicle and was given permission. He said he found the cocaine in two duffel bags in the extended cab portion of the pickup truck. The bags, he said, were in plain view and not concealed.
Davis took custody of the two occupants, a 53-year-old woman and 21-year-old man from Albuquerque, N.M. The Saline County prosecutor's office said it was in the process of preparing charges, which it expected to file later on Monday.
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Simone said the patrol's largest cocaine seizure was one of 472 pounds in 1994, and the following year there was a 441-pound seizure and another of 367 pounds.
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WICHITA - A federal judge ruled Monday that doctors, nurses and other health care professionals in Kansas cannot be forced to report instances of underage sex to authorities.
U. S. District Judge J. Thomas Marten issued a preliminary injunction barring Kansas officials from enforcing provisions in a state law that, according to Attorney General Phill Kline, requires health care professionals to report underage sexual activity.
Marten wrote in his ruling that the court was hesitant to sanction Kline's "monumental change in policy" given its imposition on the privacy rights of minors.
"The court is convinced even a limited breach of confidentiality concerning such unique and intimate information could have large implications for the well-being of minors." Marten wrote.
Kline said in a statement that he would seek an immediate appeal.
"The state has a strong interest in protecting children from abuse," Kline said. "Child predators desire two things: access to children and privacy."
In his ruling, Marten said that Kline's opinion last year actually clarified the reporting statute and provided fair notice of when reporting was required.
"The court appropriately upheld the state mandatory reporting statute against plaintiffs' challenge that it was unconstitutionally vague, and found that my 2003 opinion clarified the law," Kline said.
However, Kline said that the court in issuing the injunction concluded that minors had a right to informational privacy — a decision that had not previously been reached by any other court in this circuit.
Sex involving someone under 16 is illegal in Kansas, even if it involves willing same-age partners.
Last July, Kline issued an opinion on the state's 1982 reporting statute, which he said required doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, social workers and others to report such illegal underage sex to law enforcement officials or the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.
Kline said such reporting was required by the law because such sex inherently involved abuse of a child. His opinion differed from one issued in 1992 by one of his predecessors, Robert Stephan, who said health care professionals had some discretion in whether they reported sexual activity.
"The court is convinced even a limited breach of confidentiality concerning such unique and intimate information could have large implications for the wellbeing of minors."
J. Thomas Marten U.S.District Judge
"The court is also struck by the magnitude of the change in policies outlined in the 2003 advisory opinion," Marten wrote. "It is persuasive that the parties operated under the 1992 advisory opinion for a substantial period of time without discernible problems."
The Center for Reproductive Rights, a New York advocacy group that filed the lawsuit last year, said that forced reporting of even consensual sex discouraged youths from seeking counseling or medical treatment.
"The significance of the ruling is that it means adolescents in Kansas can access confidential health care services," said Bonnie Scott Jones, attorney for the Center for Reproductive Rights.
"Reporting all teen sexual activity violates adolescents' privacy rights. This 'kiss and tell' law does nothing to address real abuse of children."
By age 16, about 30 percent of adolescents in the United States have engaged in sexual intercourse, most of it with peers, according to the lawsuit.
She said the Kansas law was probably the most extreme in the country because it made virtually all sexual activity by juveniles illegal, regardless of difference in age between partners and whether it is consensual.
Fewer than one percent of abused children self-report their own abuse, Kline said.
"I don't see this as having anything to do with the attorney general opinion other than the attorney general opinion further clarifying the reporting statute in the mind of the judge," said Eric Rucker, a senior deputy attorney general. "He didn't strike down the AG opinion."
The plaintiffs said in their lawsuit that an investigation by social services generally gave notice to parents concerning the type of health care sought by the minor, including contraception and abortion.
They said that the mandatory reporting would impose substantial obstacles on adolescents seeking abortions.
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WICHITA — Before prohibition, Kansas was the home of a thriving wine industry. Kansas State Agriculture Secretary Adrian Polansky wants to bring it back.
Yesterday, he announced the formation of a Kansas Grape and Wine Industry Advisory Council to advise him on marketing, regulation, research and legislative issues of interest to the industry.
"I want to do what I can to help grape growers and vintners recapture this important part of our state's heritage," Polansky said in a statement.
A 1994 statute authorized the formation of such a council, but Polansky is the first agriculture secretary to actually appoint
one, said Lisa Taylor, a spokeswoman for the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
Its members include Greg Shipe, owner of Davenport Winery in Eudora; Norm Jennings, owner of Smoky Hill Winery in Salina; Janet Forge, owner of Prairie Ridge Vineyard in St. George; and Dan Ward, owner of Slough Creek Vineyard in Oskaloosa.
Other members include Kim Heck of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, which is based in Lawrence; Sorkel Kadir, assistant professor of horticulture at Kansas State University; and Tom Groneman, director of the Kansas Department of Revenue's alcoholic beverage control and inspection unit.
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three years, and who graduated from a Kansas high school or received a GED from the state, to pay in-state tuition at Kansas universities regardless of residency status.
But, Heath said, his motivation for joining the suit was not based on a particular dislike for immigrants. Rather, Heath wanted to lower his own tuition bill.
"To be honest, I thought that most of all it would be nice to get all of that tuition money back," Heath said. "I don't care too much about the immigrants getting in-state tuition. The kids who qualify have obviously lived here for a while — you can't become fluent in English if you have only been here for three years. But don't make me pay out of state. Make everyone pay the same."
That view somewhat conflicts with the ideology of the organization that spearheaded the suit. Unlike Heath, FAIR vocally denounces the prospect of allowing illegal immigrants to receive any benefits, no matter how long they have been in the United States.
had been brought to the United States as children by their parents.
Susan Tully, FAIR's Midwest field director and one of the lead organizers of the lawsuit, said FAIR wanted to see the law overturned and was not sympathetic to the plight of immigrant students who
"Just because their parents broke the law does not give them the right to think that they can stay here and continue to break the law," Tully said. "They need to go back to their homeland and file the appropriate papers to come here legally, or they need to attend universities in their homeland, whatever that is — whether it's China or Russia or Mexico, I don't really care."
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The University of Kansas
Christopher Heath, Monterey, Calif., senior, is one of the plaintiffs suing the state of Kansas for injunctive relief, asking the court to nullify the Kansas House bill that allows some undocumented immigrants to pay in-state college tuition. Heath, who will be starting his third year of paying out-of-state tuition, said he thought the bill was unfair to people in his position.
Melinda Lewis, the policy director of El Centro, a Kansas City, Kan., nonprofit organization that played a significant role in drafting the Kansas law, said she believed many of the students joined the suit because they wanted education finance reform, not because they held anti-immigrant views.
"I've read the stories of some of the plaintiffs who are working hard and who are struggling to pay for college," Lewis said. "And I think that those things are very real, but I do not think that in any way they are the fault of immigrant students, who in many ways are struggling right along with the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs are, I believe, unwitting pawns in a larger goal of this extreme anti-immigrant group to try to create an environment of fairly radical immigrant views."
The case has received significant media attention since being filed July 19.
largely because the attorney who brought the case on behalf of FAIR was Kris Kobach, a University of Missouri-Kansas City law professor who is currently campaigning in the Republican primary for Kansas' third district Congressional seat. Kobach has made immigration reform a priority in his campaign thus far, and has appeared on The Reilly Factor to discuss the issue. Kobach did not return calls seeking
comment for this article.
Last week, Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline removed himself from defense of the case, saying that his belief in strong immigration law presented a conflict of interest. Tully said she was waiting to hear from FAIR's attorneys about the state's response to the suit in the wake of Kline's refusal.
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Battle of the Bands
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Courtney Kuhlen/Kansan Bret Palmer, Topeka sophomore, plays with his band The Ice Cream Sandwiches. Audience members listened to five bands battle it out last Thursday at the Burge Union. Free snow cones and cotton candy were served for refreshments.
Area musicians have 'friendly fight' at summer bash
Marc Ingber
mingber@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Some local musicians engaged in a little friendly rivalry last week.
The Ice Cream Sandwiches, Distance to Empty, Aubrey, Epiphany and Central Atmosphere competed at "Sweatin' It Out — The Summer Battle of the Bands" on Thursday night at the Burge Union.
The judging panel, made up of two members of Student Union Activities and two members of KJHK, gave first prize to Central Atmosphere at the battle, which was co-sponsored by SUA, KJHK, Mass Street Music and UPS.
The event was supposed to take place outside, but it was moved indoors because weather reports called for rain. However, it didn't start raining until all the bands were cleaning up.
the bands were clearing up. "For a first-time, end-of-the-summer event, it did well," said Rachel Peart, Overland Park junior and president of SUA. "It might have done a little better if it was outside."
About 100 people attended the battle which included free admission, snow cones and cotton candy.
Scott Welch, Overland Park sophomore and guitarist for Central Atmosphere, said his band read about the battle on a flier. Central Atmosphere has played shows at Old Chicago, 11721 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, as well as the Jazzhaus, 926-1/2 Massachusetts St. Welch used to play at battles when he was in a band in high school, he said, and he had always tried to enjoy them.
"It is a competition," he said. "I'm just having fun though."
Peart agreed. She said all the competition was friendly.
"All the bands showed up early and were very supportive of one another," she said. "It was a nice mixture of music."
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John Ulasien, Lawrence resident and singer and guitarist for Aubrey, said the show went well, but he wished the bands
Courtney Kuhlon/Kansan
Jeff Milberger, Topea sophomore, and Sarah Dees, Sioux City, Iowa, sophomore, played during their set at "Sweatin' It Out - Summer Battle of the Bands." The event was held last Thursday at the Burge Union, and was originally planned to be outside but was moved indoors due to a threat of rain.
"It is a competition. I'm having fun though."
Scott Welch Overland Park sophomore and guitarist for Central Atmosphere
had a little more time to play. He said he found out only a couple days before the show that the bands got to play 20 minute sets as opposed to the 30 minutes he thought they would get. The set-up times weren't that long either, he said.
"It was pretty hectic, but everything turned out pretty good," Ulasien said.
Ulasien said Aubrey was going to focus more on its own shows in the future rather than battles.
"We're not into a competitive thing," he said. "We like to do our own thing."
- Edited by Julie Jones
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Device encourages new applications for classroom use
Duke gives iPods to incoming freshmen
AUGOFT
Photo Illustration by Courtney Kublen/Kansan
Duke University will distribute Apple iPods to all of its 1,650 freshman this August. The project is expected to cost $500,000, paid for by a fund set aside for technology improvements.
By Miranda Lening
mlenning@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
New students at Duke University will receive a 3.6 ounce gift at freshman orientation. Along with the abundance of confusing paperwork, each freshman will be given a small box containing a brandnew Apple iPod.
Duke will distribute Apple iPods to all of its 1.650 freshman on August 19.
David Menzies, manager of Duke's Office of Instructional Technology and News and Information, said the iPods could hold up to 20 gigabytes of material, store any type of audio file and could download text information.
The iPod can also be used for text material, which Duke will make use of by providing orientation information and an academic calendar for freshmen.
Duke will distribute Apple iPods to all of its 1,650 freshman. The iPod will also be used for text material, such as orientation information and an academic calendar for freshman.
He said the iPods would be defaulted with basic Duke-related information about campus sites, such as dining areas, residence halls and classroom locations.
tions for the iPod in the classroom.
The iPods are part of a collaborative program between Apple and Duke. Menzies said the university hoped that this would encourage students and faculty to come up with creative applica-
He said the capability of the iPods could allow for all classroom reading to be downloaded and listened to in an audio format.
The iPods will be most effective in language and music and environmental classes, he said.
In one Spanish course, Menzies said that the professor had decided to use the iPods to listen to textbook examples and hear Spanish songs.
In an environmental studies program, the students will use the iPods to record lectures, take notes in the field and record interviews.
"The iPods will allow students in our environmental programs to work with their professors when they are out in the field." Menzies said.
He said this was just a part of a plan to enhance the learning environment at Duke.
"We want to ensure that the learning environment on campus supports what the students are used to outside of the learning environment."
David Menzies
Manager of Duke University's Office of Instructional Technology and News and Information
"We have some of the smartest students in the world," Menzies said. "We want to ensure that the learning environment on campus supports what the students are used to outside of the learning environment."
The project is expected to cost $500,000,paid for by a fund set aside for
Menzies said that there would not be a tuition increase and that none of the money would come from operational funding.
"This money has been around for a while, and has been set aside for this," he said. "We wanted to make sure that we weren't going to take it out of the students' operational fund."
technology improvements.
The Duke Center for Instructional Technology is spearheading the academic part of the project. The center said that a large part of the in-class application would depend on individual professors.
"There is so much potential for these iPods in and out of the classroom that we don't want to narrow them down in the initial phases of planning," Menzies said.
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Should the University of Kansas try giving technology to new students and how could the technology be paid for?
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"Our student fees are high enough, so I think we should have the opportunity to try out new technology. We could get volunteers to pay a fee to participate in an experimental program. The people that
pay the fee could get the iPods, because even if our University is too big to give them to everybody, some people probably don't care about them."
Niki Fanara, Dallas junior
"Giving iPods to students also means that there will be kids in class that are listening to music on the iPod instead of paying attention. It is a good idea but you have to look at the consequences."
P. A. K. S. M.
Jason Arribas, Syracuse, M.Y., senior
PENGELONGAN
"The problem for KU is that there is not enough money to take care of students. Duke is a private school not a public. At KU they are always talking about the budget, so it is hard for KU to do something like
that. They could experiment with providing something like an iPod or laptop to specific schools, and see how they respond to them."
Choi Beomjoun, South Korea, graduate student
"It is a good way to try new technology. Hopefully, in time, KU can come up with something that can accommodate a way to use technology and maybe download lectures on the Internet."
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Your Enemies, Read Yellow, The Brighton Line and The Scarecrow Garden will perform at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. The punk show starts at 8 p.m. and is open to all ages.
Hope for August will perform at The Brick, 1727 McGee, Kansas City, Mo. The rock show begins at 10 p.m. and is open for those 21 and older.
Hot Fruit and Crush will perform at Davey's Uptown Ramblers Club, 3402 Main St. Kansas City, Mo. The 21 and over show features experimental rock and starts at 9:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 29
The String Cheese Incident will perform at Uptown Theatre, 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. The bluegrass jam band starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $33.
- Singer and songwriter Chris Isaak will perform at the Starlight Theatre, 460 Starlight Road, Kansas City, Mo. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and ticket prices range from $29.50 to $100.
The pop-rock band, Distance to Empty, will perform at Fatso's, 1016 Massachusetts St. The 21 and over show starts at 9 p.m. and costs $2.
FRIDAY, JULY 30
Country singers Toby Keith and Terri Clark will perform at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 633 N. 130th St, Bonner Springs. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and ticket prices range from $33.75 to $63.75.
■ Dank Nuggets will perform at The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St., at 10 p.m. The funk show costs $4 for those 21 and over.
Brother Ali at Project Groove will perform at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. The hip-hop show is open to all ages.
SATURDAY, JULY 31
Dierks Bentley, Ricchet and Dixie Road will perform at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $20.
Summer Youth Theatre presents Robin Hood & the Duke's Daughter at 7:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire. Tickets are $6 and $8.
The McFadden Brothers will perform at The Blue Room, 1616 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo. Tickets are $15.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1
Summer Youth Theatre presents Robin Hood & the Duke's Daughter at 7:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire. Tickets are $6 and $8.
Step on It, Scraps and Heart Attacks and Pull the Pin will perform at El Torreon Bailroom, 3101 Gilham Plaza, Kansas City, Mo.
Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 633 N. 130th St., Bonner Springs. Ticket prices TBA.
BOOKS
Thomas Frank's book leaves many questions unanswered
Thomas Frank's book, What's the Matter with Kansas? explores how the conservative backlash movement has brought culture to the forefront of politics and how politicians, elected by constituents with values simpatico, favor "business-friendly" legislation that hurts those same constituents.
The first third of the book is well researched, well written, and interesting. Frank said the masochistic, bidding wars in towns like Garden City entered to win contracts with slaughterhouses. For Garden City, the slaughterhouses not only brought jobs but also a cheap, immigrant labor force and a great need for corn, which depletes the dry region's aquifer.
Kansas Senator Pat Roberts' Freedom to Farm Act hurt farmers by removing "certain price supports" and allowed agribusinesses to pay "substantially less for wheat and corn than what it cost to grow the wheat and
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH KANSAS?
Author: Thomas Frank
Publisher: Metropolitan Books
Grade: B
corn."
These first 80 or so pages contain interesting anecdotes about big business in Kansas and a strange and selective biography of junior Kansas Senator Sam Brownback as a Catholicconvert with Opus Dei ties (Opus Dei was trying to obtain the Holy Grail until Indiana Jones thwarted them in The DaVinci Code) and as a roommate of people in Washington, D.C., who study "the leadership secrets of Hitler."
When the author leaves Kansas to cover the national conservative backlash, his book turns into a forty-minute version of Free Bird. He attempts to refute the Hannitys and Coulters of the Right, who often refute themselves. Frank then returns to Kansas and his
home suburb, Mission Hills, and whines about not being one of the elite. And at times, when Frank describes people with radical religious views, his tone borders on arrogant. He makes fun of one man's pronunciation of the word 'sedevacantism.'
The author doesn't list the benefits capitalism provides. However, he mentions President Clinton's involvement in the deregulation of business and admonishes liberals, especially New Democrats, for buying into the values-not-economics-war.
What's the Matter with Kansas? is worth reading, if just for its first chapters. In the end, I have many questions for the author. What is the matter with Kansas? Why do trains sound their screaming whistles when they pass my apartment at three in the morning? And why do they leave that pig-poo smell in their wake? I'd give Thomas Frank's book a B, but since the book can't even answer these simple questions, he gets an F.
Wheaton Elkins
DINING OUT
Roly Poly restaurant offers average wraps and salads
A cheap meal is worth its weight in gold in a college town. An added benefit to the cheap meal equation is a creative way to serve the food. Roly Poly, 818 Massachusetts St., is a fairly cheap and creative way to get the classic sandwich in town, and at a great downtown location.
Roly Poly offers wraps and salads at a relatively cheap price. A half-wrap costs $3.25 and a whole costs about $5. The menu offers almost 50 different styles of wraps, ranging from the tame Chicken Caesar to the strange Thanksgiving wrap.
One of their more traditional wraps is the Ranch Roast. Roast beef, garlic spread, sundried tomatoes, bacon, lettuce and ranch dressing are rolled into a tortilla and is a tasty and interesting alternative to a regular roast beef sandwich.The toppings weren't particularly fresh. The lettuce was brown and wilted, and the sundried tomatoes tasted sweeter than usual. There wasn't a generous amount of meat on the wrap. In fact, more meat would have made up for the less-than-fresh extras. The size of the wrap was average, appropriate for the half-size price.
ROLY POLY SANDWICHES
Address: 818 Massachusetts Street
Hours: Sun-Wed, 10am-10pm; Thursday,
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Specialty: wraps, salads
Grade: C
Another classic wrap is the California Turkey. Turkey breast, cheddar cheese, scallions, lettuce, tomato avocado, ranch dressing and mango chutney spice-up the ordinary turkey sandwich. The mango chutney didn't taste right in the wrap, and the lettuce and toppings weren't fresh either. The avocado tasted excellent though, the
right amount of smoothness to cancel out the strong taste of the chutney. The meat and cheese were unremarkable and tasted average.
The store was very clean and very quiet. The seating areas next to the windows provide a nice people-watching space, and you don't feel cramped into corners like other Massachusetts Street restaurants. The service was average. The staff seemed more interested into running back into the kitchen than actually serving the customers at the table.
Overall, Roly Poly is an average eating experience. The toppings could have been fresher, and the averaged wraps didn't compare to larger sandwich wraps someone could make at home with his or her own ingredients. The only reason to go back is to sample their huge menu, but it isn't much more appetizing than any other sandwich shop in Lawrence.
Meagan Kelleher
MONDAY, AUGUST 2
OURS will perform at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire, beginning at 6 p.m. The show is all ages.
Bruce Hornsby will perform at Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., beginning at 8 p.m. The show is all ages. Tickets range from $25 to $36.
Clutch will perform at The Granada Theater, 1020 Massachusetts St., beginning at 8 p.m. The show is all ages. Tickets are $16.50
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
One hundred fifty years of fashion accesories will begin at 10 a.m. at Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. There is no admission. Call 841-4109 for more information
Downtown Lawrence farmer's market will be from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Vermont Street.
Kansas City Royals play the Chicago White Sox at 7:10 p.m. in Kauffman Stadium. Ticket prices range from $7 to $25.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
Evanescence, Seether, 3 Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin will perform at the Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre, 633 N. 130th St., Bonner Springs, beginning at 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from $22 to $34.
Kansas City Royals play the Chicago White Sox at 7:10 p.m. in Kauffman Stadium. Ticket prices range from $7 to $25.
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MOVIE REVIEWS
Thunderbirds' visually strong; plot, characters a no go
Transitioning a television show to a major motion picture has always been a favorite in Hollywood. A more recent trend has been to take animated shows and turn them into live-action flicks. A new movie takes that strategy a step further: It adapts a television show starring puppets. The new Thunderbirds movie is based on the classic television show made famous by its puppet characters who were modern day heroes and saved the world on a regular basis.
The movie has a similar idea: the Thunderbirds are an elite crime fighting and disaster-preventing team consisting only of the men in the Tracy family, led by patriarch Jeff, played by Bill Paxton. The Tracy family suffered a loss of their mother, but you only really find that out by guesswork and vague statements. The youngest Tracy, Alan, is still in school and much to his chagrin, Jeff doesn't think he is ready to go on missions. The typical angry child plot develops, as Alan sits frustrated at home while his family runs off to be superheroes.
Alan, of course, gets his chance to prove himself when disaster strikes in the form of The Hood, played strangely enough by Ben Kingsley. When the Thunderbirds are trapped in space trying to save the one Thunderbird who lives on a space station, the Tracy Island is taken over by The Hood and his
'THUNDERBIRDS'
Theater: South Wind 12
Rating: PG
Grade: C+
henchmen. The Hood's devious plan is to steal the Thunderbirds' transportation, rob banks and have all the blame placed on the Thunderbirds.
Casting-wise, the movie took some formerly big-time names to fill its roster. Kingisey portrays the appropriate amount of insanity and hatred, and no one is better than Bill Paxton to portray a character first played by a puppet. Alan is played by Brady Corbet and is unremarkable in his role. His two friends on the island are more interesting and have better character development than Alan. A surprising casting choice was Anthony Edwards as the stuttering scientist for the Tracy family. Edwards' fall from grace is apparent, as the man who once ruled must see TV is filling a very supporting role as a stuttering nerd.
The visuals of the film are fantastic, and the opening credits are possibly the best part of the movie. The Tracy family island looks like a retro tiki party, and it looks like they share the island with the Fantanas. The bright colors and cool weapons will be sure to keep children interested, but any adult who watches may be drawn more to mourn for the formerly great actors who are playing some pretty strange characters.
Meagan Kelleher
'Bourne Supremacy' leaves little to viewer's imagination
Matt Damon is even more reserved and brooding in Supremacy than the first Bourne movie. He spends time between action scenes trying to dig up
More than one car chase seems like a reasonable expectation for a chic spy movie like The Bourne Supremacy. It does not disappoint. Like the first Bourne movie, Supremacy borrows a good deal from other spy movies set in Europe, like Ronin and Mission: Impossible. The cars that race around after each other are impossibly flimsy-looking. Kung fu violence erupts unexpectedly.
When last seen, the amnesiac CIA super-assassin Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) was leaving all of his troubles behind and running off into the sunset with his girlfriend Marie (Franka Potente). Unfortunately, a CIA agent played by Joan Allen begins to suspect Bourne is responsible for disrupting an investigation of a CIA double agent. Bourne is moved to action when confronted by a grim-faced Russian killer played by Karl Urban at his South Asian hideaway. Soon, he is zipping across Europe, crawling across the outsides of buildings, and outsmarting his CIA hunters.
'THE BOURNE SUPREMACY'
Theater: South Wind 12
Rating: PG-13
Grade: B+
The best elements of the movie are Bourne's "gotcha" moments. He's almost always one step ahead of his enemies, but it's never contrived or mysterious. The audience is shown throughout exactly how he outwits or is going to outwit his targets.
repressed memories instead of talking. Damon has a cold, blank stare that says the little he wants to say. He is not a burly action hero, but his boyish everyman qualities suit Jason Bourne's reluctant assassin.
The movie moves briskly between the action scenes and dramatic escapes. The showdown/car chase at the end of the movie is particularly original. The director Paul Greengrass's camera shakes around to try to build tension, but it's usually just irritating. He does do a good job, however, of making Bourne's actions and strategy clear. The editing in bad action movies is usually so confusing it's difficult to understand what trickery or athletic feat the hero just pulled. That's not the case with The Bourne Supremacy.
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The Terminal (PG-13): 12:40 p.m., 4:05 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 9:55 p.m.
■ Spider-Man 2 (PG-13): 12:55 p.m., 2 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:50 p.m., 10:15 p.m.
King Arthur (PG-13): 12:20 p.m., 4:05 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 10:10 p.m.
**Anchorman:** The Legend of Ron Burgundy (PG-13): 12:05 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 7:25 p.m., 9:50 p.m.
A Cinderella Story (PG): 12:25 p.m.,
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■ I, Robot (PG-13): noon, 12:50 p.m., 2:35 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 7:50 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:25 p.m.
Bourne Supremacy (PG-13): 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 7:40 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 10:20 p.m.
Catwoman (PG-13): 12:15 p.m., 2:40
'Mento Madness' captures 1950s Jamaican music style
MUSIC
Now that the summer heat is at its most oppressive, and the rising cacophony of locusts in the yard threatens the evening's peace, V2 Records comes to the rescue with a compilation called Mento Madness: Motta's Jamaican Mento 1951-56.
Mento is Jamaica's earliest original musical style. Naturally then, it combines insidious rhythms with blithe vocals, wild shout-and-chant melodies and makeshift instruments, such as the bamboo saxophone and the rumba box. It is a blend of African-European music and a forbearer to ska and reggae, sharing its heyday with Trinidadian calypso way back in the 1950s.
In fact, the names calypso and mento have been interchangeable since record companies picked the former and stuck with it indiscriminately. The success of Harry Belafonte and his lyrics, "Daylight come and me want to go home," ensured calypso a permanent niche in the industry.
Full title: Mento Madness: Motta's Jamaican Mento 1951-1956
Artist: Various
Label: V2 Records
Grade: B
'MENTO MADNESS'
whereas mento was, as it is still, esoteric.
The music on this album is obviously provincial, with songs like "Swine Lane Gal" and "Country Gal." One back-up singer crows like a rooster in "Me Dog Can't Bark." Of course, this folkiness is one of the winning qualities and is most evident in the vocals, where it most belongs.
But there is nothing unsophisticated about the stride piano and bebop trumpet in the several songs of Dan Williams and His Orchestra and Lord Fly. Jamaican artists have always cherished regal honorifics from Lord Composer to King Tubby.
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Much of mento's importance lies in its patriarchal status to later, and more popular, Jamaican styles. There is zero production value in these raw recordings. The songs featured on the album were culled from the 1951-56 archives of Stanley Motta, an appliance salesman and enthusiast who pioneered Jamaican music by recording local musicians on a portable, mono tape-recorder.
As with all true folk music, mento is an elemental form that seems to have sprung up like a native grass which, in the case of Jamaican, is great news. Such forms of music refuse to be forgotten, and Mento Madness is proof.
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I spent nearly four years in New England, where this time of year in sports is devoted to Boston Red Sox baseball and anything that opposes the Yankees. That's why it was refreshing to attend last week's Big 12 media days in Kansas City and usher in the unofficial start to college football.
It was my first chance to sports commentary
It was my first time cover the three-day affair, which ran from Tuesday through Thursday, with four teams introduced each day to radio, TV and print media from around the Big 12 region.
Only able to attend the final day, I was treated to
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arguably the most intriguing and star-studded of the three days. Rounding out the event were Kansas and three of this season's opponents: Texas, Nebraska and Colorado, four teams with significant uncertainties looming on the dawn of a new season.
The early morning festivities were kicked off by Texas head man Mack Brown, entering his seventh season at the helm and a generous donor of "good-game" pats, which I found out a few hours later. Brown, despite his generosity, is still looking for that conference crown that has eluded him while at Texas.
The Longhorns should be a force in the South division, although much depends on the arm of Vince Young, last season's Offensive Freshman of the Year. Young will have help, though, in the form of pre-season All-Big 12 running back Cedric Benson, who is fresh entering the season after electing not to play baseball over the summer.
SEE DAVIS ON PAGE 24
The defense remains the main question for the Longhorns, who will bring in ex-Kansas City coach Greg Robinson, the man blamed for the Chiefs' playoff loss to the Colts. Robinson will have the services of pre-season Big 12 Defensive Player of the
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Kortney Holeman, a 16-year-old from Independence, Mo., releases the hammer while participating in Jayhawk Track & Field Summer Camp. Holeman and other high school students received throwing technique instruction from Doug Reynolds, KU throwing coach on Monday afternoon near Memorial Stadium. The students were outside practicing for a total of six hours on Monday. The camp session, which started Saturday, ends tomorrow.
Golfer continues winning streak
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University of Kansas senior golfer Kevin Ward continued his winning ways and made a little history in the process.
The Leawood native won the 94th Kansas Amateur by defeating teammate Pete Krsnich 9 and 7 at Shadow Glen Golf Club, 26000 W.104th Terrace, Olathe.
It was the third victory of the summer for Ward who won the Kansas Association Fourball Tournament and the 97th Missouri Amateur.
His victory this past weekend made him the first golfer to claim the Missouri and Kansas Amateurs in the same summer.
In all three of Ward's victories he closed out his opponents at least six holes early, ending each day well before the
Ward continues to be hard to beat when he is at the top of his game.
final hole, including his seven-hole victory on Sunday.
"I did not give Pete many chances to get back in the match after the first nine holes," Ward said.
The match was even after nine holes, but Ward only needed 20 more to close out the match, winning on the 29th hole.
The week for Krsnich had been great
until he ran into Ward on Sunday.
The No. 52 seed in the match play portion of the tournament won his quarterfinal and semifinal matches in the extra holes. He defeated University of Missouri golfer Chris Mabry in 21 holes earlier that day.
Krsnich was able to even the match after winning the eighth and ninth holes.
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By Joe Burke jburke@kansan.com Kansan Staff Writer
The pouring rain Saturday morning did not seem to bother the hundreds of University of Kansas fans who lined up to purchase items at the University's Athletic Department Garage Sale.
The sale began at 8 a.m., but people were lined up by 7:30 a.m. to get first crack at the Jayhawk apparel.
Assistant athletic director for marketing Andrew Steinburg said the sight of the fans amazed him.
"It is a testament to all those Jayhawk fans that they braved the elements,"
Steinburg said. "It was like we had campers for the garage sale."
Steinberg said the line had subsided by about 9:50 a.m., with most people in the center and out of the rain. For crowd-control reasons, shoppers were let into the sale 50 at a time.
"Everyone has been courteous, there have been plenty of unbelievable deals to be had," Steinberg said. "I've heard nothing but good things."
The sale, the first of its kind in nearly a decade, featured nearly 6,000 pieces of apparel at clearance prices, media guides, posters, videos, commemorative books, golf bags, equipment bags and batting helmets.
"It serves several purposes," Steinberg said. "This was a good way to clear up some much needed storage space and it was a way to offer unique apparel to our fans at clearance prices."
The sale brought in $41,000 before taxes, Steinberg said. The money will be deposited in the Williams Fund, the department's scholarship account.
Some of the fastest items to sell out were the Olympic Sports warm-ups, including women's volleyball and soccer, Steinburg said.
Items ranged in price from $50 for a Final Four lettermen's jacket to complimentary media guides.
Steinberg predicted thousands of people attended the sale, which lasted until 3.30 p.m., and included people from the Kansas City area, Topeka and even Pittsburg, Kan.
He said nearly everything had been sold, the exceptions being a few beat-up posters and some mismatched shoes.
"We've been extremely pleased with the results of the sale," Steinberg said. "It's something we would consider doing again in several years, after we've built stuff back up."
Steinberg said the athletic department was always looking for creative streams of revenue and this seemed to be a great idea.
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NEW YORK - After riding in Lance Armstrong's slipstream to record ratings, the Outdoor Life Network was left trying to explain how it could miss the six-time champion crossing the finish line at the Tour de France.
The foul-up was a disappointing end to an event that essentially put OLN on the map for many television viewers. "I
think it was a missed opportunity," the network's CEO Gavin Harvey said.
The race's ultimate moment didn't make it on the air until 25 minutes after Armstrong's finish.
As Armstrong cruised to a near-certain victory on the tour's final day, an OLN camera was perched at the finish line, but the production team was unable to provide live pictures.
OLN was watched by 1.37 million viewers during the race's final stage, Nielsen said. On a typical day this year, the Outdoor Life Network is watched by
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OLN made a conscious effort this year to highlight some of the other American riders and explain the sport to viewers, he said.
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"Lance Armstrong has transcended the sport and transcended athletics." Harvey said. "For sports fans, he's a stud. He's a one-name athlete. He's a Tiger, he's a Michael ... He's a once-in-a generation type of impact player."
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Kevin Ward, Leawood senior, won the 94th Kansas Amateur by defeating teammate Pete Krsnich, Wichita junior, 9 and 7 at Shadow Glen Golf Club, 26000 W.104th Terrace, Olathe. His victory this past weekend made him the first golfer to claim the Missouri and Kansas Amateurs in the same summer.
GOLFER: Player jumps out to the lead
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but two out of bounds balls on No. 10 put him down for good.
There were many highlights throughout the day for Ward, who only had one bogey during the final match. He opened a five-hole lead after the first 18 holes and never looked back. He did not miss many shots, but if he did, he just stuck a chip shot right next to the pin each time.
"I was firing at the flagstick today," Ward said. "I knew if I kept hitting good shots there would be nothing he could do to come back."
The celebration did not last long for
Ward, who competed in a United States Amateur qualifier yesterday and leaves for a tournament in Michigan today.
This was the second match of the day for Ward who defeated Tyler Shelton 3 and 1 in the semifinals earlier in the day. The match was rained out the day before and had to be moved back a day.
The original format was to play the semifinal matches on Saturday and then the 36-hole final on Sunday, but a rainout ruined that plan.
Nine current members of the golf team participated in the event, including assistant coach Roy Edwards.
— Edited by Abby Tillery
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ST. LOUIS - Quarterback Jeff Smoker and defensive end Anthony Hargrove have signed three-year deals with the St. Louis Rams, making them the last of the defending NFC West champion's picks from April's draft to be under contract.
Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
As a senior with the Spartans, Smoker led the Big 10 in passing and total offense. The Pennsylvania native became the first quarterback in school history to top 3,000 passing yards in a
season.
Smoker was suspended for the last seven games of the 2002 season for substance-abuse problems that have never been specified, and he also sought treatment. Without him, Michigan State collapsed in a 4-6 season that cost coach Bobby Williams his job.
The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Hargove, a third-round selection out of Georgia Tech, was academically ineligible last season, which would have been his junior year. As a sophomore he had four sacks and 13 tackles for losses.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Emeka Okafor sprained his right ankle yesterday and Tim Duncan stayed behind at the team hotel because of an upset stomach, depriving the already undersized U.S. Olympic basketball team of two big men on their second day of practice.
Okafor landed awkwardly and turned his ankle during a drill about an hour after practice began. The ankle did not immediately swell up, and Okafor was taken for precautionary x-rays.
Duncan felt ill and had a slight fever, prompting team trainers to have him skip the morning session of the team's two-a-day practices.
The absence of the two big men left power forwards Carlos Boozer and Amare Stoudemire as the only big men. Okafor is the U.S. team's only true center, although Duncan is expected to man that position for long stretches during the Olympics.
Changes can be made to the roster until 72 hours before the start of Olympic
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"We don't have anybody on hold or waiting in the wings," said Stu Jackson, chairman of the USA Basketball selection committee.
Even at full strength, the Americans will be at a disadvantage in terms of size and bulk against several opponents, a deficiency that should be exposed over the next two weeks in exhibition games against Puerto Rico, Italy, Germany and Serbia and Montenegro.
The U.S. team has several versatile players who can play several positions, but the Americans also may have to use Lamar Odom or Shawn Marion at power forward.
"I don't look out there and see one guy that's not capable of being a quality rebounder in this setting," Brown said. "My Detroit team wasn't a huge team and we rebounded the ball. That's just a commitment you make, and hopefully we'll do that. On the offensive boards, sometimes athleticism and quickness is a real plus, so hopefully we'll do the job in that respect."
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Kansas coach Mark Mangino was the next man in the hot seat, and made it very clear that his team would not rest on last season's laurels. "2003 will be forgotten come September 4," Mangino said. It will be interesting to see how the Jayhawks deal with a new quarterback while playing the fourth-toughest schedule in the country. Coach Mangino noted that sophomore returnee Adam Barmann was the favorite right now at replacing Bill Whittemore, although Jason Swanson was improving his grasp of the offense. As for the defense, Mangino said the 'Hawks must get better at stopping the run.
Mangino was followed at the podium by the new-look Nebraska Cornhuskers and their first-year leader, ex-Raiders coach Bill Callahan. Callahan, who has ditched the famed option offense for a more vertically friendly, west coast approach, said the key to the 'Huskers' success lay within the offensive line. "Versatility is going to be a big part of the offensive line, and the faster the offensive line gets comfortable with the offense, the more efficient it will become," Callahan said. While the offense might present struggles throughout the season, the pressure on the defense will only
intensify. That won't be a problem, as Nebraska's heralded "Black-Shirt" defense is anchored by two of the nation's best at their positions, linebacker Barrett Rudd and defensive back Josh Bullocks, both selected pre-season Big 12 first team selections.
Finally, the last coach to be introduced needed little introduction. Colorado's Gary Barnett, whose program has been beset by accusations of rape and recruiting violations, turned in the most impressive performance of all the coaches questioned. Barnett was suspended in February before being reinstated in May. Barnett said he had gained from the experience, "I took a chance every day to learn something", he said. "What I learned for myself is how important friends are, how important encouragement from your peers is, how important e-mail is." On the football side of things, the Buffaloes' return senior running back Bobby Purify and junior quarter back Joel Klatt.
The day was over after coach Barnett spoke, concluding a great time and rewarding experience. But the highlight of my day was definitely the "goodgame" pat from Mack Brown, because nothing is more football than a ceremonious tap on the backside.
Davis is a pre-journalism Topeka freshman.
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BURNS — The 500 or so folks who call Burns home are proud of their tiny Flint Hills town, which explains the Rooster Walk.
Forty or so one-and-a-half-feet tall, 70pound concrete roosters are scattered all over the few square blocks of Burns each adorned to illustrate some aspect of the town's proudly idiosyncratic personality.
There's a green Martian rooster to commemorate the city's starring role in the Hollywood movie Mars Attacks!
There's a rooster with buffalo hair and horns outside the Buffalo Gulch Ranch House supper club. The local volunteer fire department has a rooster with red suspenders and a fireman's helmet. The bank's rooster is adorned with various denominations of currency, and a "Vincent van Crouch" rooster painted with Van Gogh's Starry Night stands guard outside the Prairie Arts cooperative.
Other roosters speak to their owners' favorite pastimes, such as the domino-decorated rooster outside the home of a local domino player.
"We're trying to create some enthusiasm, draw people closer together," said
Barb Anderson, an elementary school teacher and one of the organizers of the rooster project. "And, it's just for fun."
Anderson was having coffee and cinnamon rolls with her friend and fellow rooster booster Sandy Heyman at the Burns Cafe & Bakery, a happily old-fashioned and wooden-floored spot where the cinnamon rolls are made according to a Mennonite family recipe and are quite good.
Heyman, a quilter, wheat weaver and seamstress whose creations have been displayed in several states and abroad said the roosters were also intended to both spur and celebrate the town's recent revitalization.
"It keeps growing, and every day someone wants another rooster," Heyman said. "We hope it's a drawing point for the town."
Anderson admited the town had recently been through hard times. "The school closed, and then the bank fell down." She also said that "One day it gradually started coming back, and good things started happening."
The good things include a new bank building where locals sometimes dropped by to enjoy the air conditioning, cookies and a friendly conversation with the
tellers. There's also a new community building completed with help from the state's Kan-Step program, the success of a local business that makes grills and smokers, a mural on the wall of the former general store, the arts and crafts cooperative, a new gazebo and an outbreak of dulcimer playing brought on by a local luthier.
To keep the positive trend going, Heyman, Anderson and their friend Carolyn Koehn seized the rooster idea. Inspired by similar projects that placed decorated cow sculptures all over Chicago, colorful pigs around Seattle and plane sculptures in Wichita, the three decided that Burns should be the smallest town to try the idea.
They chose roosters, Heyman said, in part because Burns residents had long ago eked out a living with money from eggs, and "It was sort of a heritage thing we could do," but also because "we figured we couldn't handle cows, and we had enough problems with these roosters weighing 70 pounds."
The group purchased several of the roosters from a Yoder concrete company and set about decorating them for local business.
Anderson painted one in Kansas State University purple to honor her late hus
band, a Wildcat fan, and Heyman decorated one with a quilt pattern as a nod to her usual artistic activities.
Other Burns residents then purchased roosters at cost and either decorated them to their own taste or had the organizers do the work, with NASCAR fans Mark and Elise Brunhoeber owning a "Jeff Gordon Racer Rooster," Brad Stuhlsatz owning a "Handyman Rooster" for Burns Hardware and postal employees displaying a "Postal Rooster," among others.
Just to add a little more incentive for a stroll around town, the trio placed stamps next to some of the roosters, and anyone who gets a brochure stamped five times gets a rooster-shaped key chain with the slogan "A Town to Crow About."
The project is still under way, Heyman said, with a "dulcimer rooster" and a rooster honoring the late country singer Roger Miller among the planned additions
The project has already succeeded in bringing Burns residents together, Heyman and Anderson agreed, and now they're hoping it will bring Burns together with a few visitors.
"You should come here on a Friday night," Heyman said. "We keep this place open late."
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Alcoholic beverages might not be so bad
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WASHINGTON — Alcohol is the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of the medical world. Drinking too much causes serious problems, while drinking a little may help many people's health.
How many drinks provide just the benefits and not the harm? It depends on whether a person is most at risk for heart disease, diabetes or breast cancer. But there is one bottom line: Five or six drinks only on Saturday night will provide no benefits, while a drink or two a night might.
So concludes an exhaustive new analysis by the National Institutes of Health that sorted out a plethora of sometimes conflicting research on alcohol's effects.
The review was prompted by cardiologists' complaints that patients suddenly were asking if they should start imbibing, and how much. Other research is overturning the dogma that people at risk of diabetes should abstain; still more research links even light drinking to breast cancer.
Adding confusion, people are vulnerable to more than one disease as they age. A 50-year-old woman with breast cancer in the family might get very different advice on alcohol than one who's prediabetic with high cholesterol.
Hence NIH's review.
"We are not encouraging anybody to start drinking," said Lorraine Gunzerath of the NIH's National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol, who led the analysis published last month in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.
After all, alcoholism remains a major health problem, and people with liver disease may not tolerate even moderate drinking.
Instead, the report, aimed at people who already drink some, concludes that to get alcohol's potential health benefits, how much those people can consume must be customized by their age, gender and overall medical history.
For many of these diseases, "If you do drink moderately now, fear ... is not a reason to stop," said Gunzerath. "Some people have said, 'Should I stop now because there's diabetes in my family?' Well, if you're a moderate drinker, there's some protection."
As population-wide advice, consuming two drinks a day for men and one a day for women is linked to lower mortality and unlikely to harm, the review found. Men shouldn't exceed four drinks on any day, and women three — bingeing is simply bad.
Drinking too much causes serious problems, while drinking a little may help many people's health.
But NIH's disease-by-disease findings provide better details:
Studies consistently show that in people 40 or older, consuming one to four drinks daily significantly reduces the risk of heart disease, the nation's leading killer. In contrast, five or more drinks daily markedly increases heart risk.
However, frequency seems key. Consuming smaller amounts several times a week — one or two daily or every other day — is most heart-protective. It apparently takes low, regular alcohol exposure to help raise levels of the body's so-called good cholesterol, the HDL type and to thin blood.
The alcohol-breast cancer link remains controversial. Some studies suggest a small increase in risk, that roughly 9 in 100 nondrinkers may get breast cancer by age 80 compared with 10 in 100 women who consume two drinks a day. Per person, that's a tiny risk.
But women whose mothers or sisters had breast cancer, or those taking postmenopausal estrogen replacement, are at greater risk from alcohol. Those women, Gunzerath said, must weigh the fear of breast cancer against the risk of heart disease in deciding whether to avoid alcohol.
One to two drinks a day several days per week seems to lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes, a disease rising at epidemic proportions.
Low levels of alcohol apparently help the body use insulin to process blood sugar better. The benefit was seen among the overweight and those with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of pre-diabetic weight-related symptoms that include high blood pressure and poor cholesterol.
There's no known safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, but what about while breast-feeding? Nursing mothers who want an occasional drink should consume it several hours before the next feeding, enough time to metabolize the alcohol so little reaches the infant. And contrary to folklore, alcohol does not aid lactation but temporarily decreases milk production.
How much is a drink a day? Five ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits. To help people add that up, consumer groups are pushing for alcohol containers to list serving sizes and the moderate-drinking advice. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau hasn't yet responded.
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HOW TO...CHANGE A TIRE
on your car should go 'round and 'round
Classes officially end this Friday, July 30 and many students will head out on the road for a quick vacation before classes resume in the fall.
Whether you're heading to Kansas City for the weekend or driving cross country for a wild road trip, automobile safety is a must. And some of the easiest things on your car to take care of are the tires.
Before heading out on a lengthy road trip always make sure that your tires are properly inflated with the correct amount of air. You can buy a hand-held tire pressure gage at any auto supply store. Some filling stations also provide gauges attached to their air pumps.
But even if you keep your tires at the correct pressure, you still may have to change a tire. Here are a few simple steps to remember when changing a tire.
1) Always pull your car out of the way of traffic and onto a level surface. It will be harder to change the tire if you're on an incline.
2) To prevent the car from rolling, place a block or other obstacle behind the tire diagonally opposite from the tire that you will be changing.
3) Remove the hubcap from the tire and loosen
the lug nuts. By doing this while the car is still flat on the ground, you will avoid competing with a rotating tire as you try to loosen the lug nuts. Do not remove the lug nuts, just loosen them.
4) Place your car's jack in the appropriate position, referring to your car's owner's manual. Jack up the car so that the tire is at least 6 inches from the ground.
5) Remove the lug nuts from the bolts. Pull the tire straight off.
6) Put on the spare tire, aligning the holes in the spare with the bolts on the wheel well. Replace the lug nuts and begin to tighten them, but do not tighten them all the way.
7) Lower the car so that the spare is touching the ground. Tighten the lug nuts. Start with one and then do one opposite it on the wheel. Continue in that pattern.
8) Remove the block from behind your tire.
Remember not to throw your old tire away. The old tire can usually be repaired.
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HOROSCOPES
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JULY 28).
This is a good year to review your habits, your lifestyle and your associates. Keep the stuff that's good for you, and get rid of whatever isn't. This won't be easy. You're very attached to some things that aren't all that healthy. You
Crab
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G
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TODAY IS A 10.
"Onward and upward" is the rallying cry that motivates yourself and others to take on the fiercest adversary. Don't leave something you'll need behind.
TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20).
TODAY IS A 6.
You're good at squeezing the most out of every nickel you earn. It's like a game to you, but don't forget to give yourself a small prize. A little bit of luxury keeps your enthusiasm high.
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GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 21).
TODAY IS AN 8.
You're much more powerful than you imagined. Others are looking for answers, and you have some of them Don't let them get too far off track.
CANCER (JUNE 22-JULY 22)
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TODAY IS A 5.
There's something you'd like to do for a special person. Don't feel frantic if you can't get to it today. To calm your nerves, schedule it for tomorrow or the next day. Actually, Saturday or
Sunday would be even better.
LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22).
TODAY IS AN 8.
Lion
Focus other people's attention on the long-term goal. Petty squabbling threatens to divert your team's energies. Nudge them back onto the right track.
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VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22).
TODAY IS A 5.
Keep throwing things out and bringing things in until you get everything right. It won't take much longer. By about tomorrow, you'll be able to relax.
LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22).
TODAY IS AN 8.
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TODAY IS A 5.
You may have to spend a little to make a whole lot more. Some sort of device
that helps you turn trash into treasures efficiently is worth the investment.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21).
TODAY IS AN 8.
Opposites attract, but they also repel. Maybe that's part of the mystery that's so fascinating to you. Anyway, don't be too hard on someone who insists on arguing.
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TODAY IS A 5.
Your tranquility is marred by something that doesn't go exactly as you thought it would. It's a minor irritation, though, so don't make a big deal of it.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18).
TODAY IS AN 8.
An icon of a person holding a book.
Social activities once again demand attention, or perhaps these are business meetings that run long. If you're going to be late, call.
PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20).
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62 Actor Jeremy
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46 Morsel of broccoli
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'Six Feet Under' star picks difficult roles
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — On this Sunday's Six Feet Under, grieving widow Nate Fisher is visited by his dead wife, who directs him to "make a connection" with the pretty co-worker he met at his new dog kennel job.
But not much later, the spectral Lisa reappears before Nate, prodding him to get back with his former fiance Brenda, who is now hooked up with someone
else.
Making life choices is a tug of war for Nate, the grudging funeral director on this HBO drama. And for Peter Krause, the dreamy boy-man who stars as Nate, depicting existential conflict has become a specialty.
P
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In the upcoming film We Don't Live Here Anymore, Krause portrays a college professor who is happy enough with his home life, yet not averse to extramarital flings. The film, opening August 13, also stars Naomi Watts, Mark Ruffalo and Laura Dern.
In a revival of Arthur Miller's After the Fall, opening on Broadway tomorrow, Krause presides onstage for two-and-a-half hours as Quentin, a 40-ish lawyer torn by warring urges in his quest
for a good life.
Characters like Nate and Quentin struggle to define who they are, "so it's difficult for me to pin them down," Krause said.
"And yet, I gravitate toward them because it makes sense to me," he said. "If at the core of each of these characters is the question 'Who am I?' rather than a string of thoughts — 'I am this,' 'I am that' — the boundaries are sort of limitless."
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2004
Shelter animals need human support
The humane society depends on volunteers for shelter operation.
By Erik Johnson
ejohnson@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
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As JoAnna Traxler walks slowly between the kennels of about 40 sad-eyed dogs patiently waiting adoption, the sight of a leash in her left hand sparks an eruption of desperate barks and cries from the usually sullen canines.
"They know what's happening," said Traxler, a volunteer animal caretaker at the Lawrence Humane Society. "One of them is going outside and they're all excited."
But right now, Milo, a 6-month-old mixed breed whose brother was adopted last week, is the lucky pooch. Milo is probably a bit lonely, and going outside if even for a short while would make his day. Traxler said.
The Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St., houses more than 5,500 dogs, cats, rabbits and other homeless or unwanted animals each year.
With a small,paid staff of only 9 people,director Midge Grinstead depends
Kim Luce, Lawrence resident, pets Hershey, a chocolate labrador, while playing with him outside at the Lawrence Humane Society. Luce has been volunteering about six years and takes pictures of each animal up for adoption to add to the national Web site, www.petfinder.com.
immensely on the "lifeblood" of more than 300 volunteers, ranging in age from 6 to 82, who donate their time — sometimes as little as one hour a week.
The Lawrence Humane Society has a
"The dogs don't care what you look like. They don't care if you're rich or poor. They don't care if you're wearing the newest shoes."
Midge Grinstead
Director of the Lawrence Humaine Society
variety of different volunteering opportunities, but none more fun or more crucial than animal caretaker.
Dogs awaiting adoption spend long hours in small cages, often paired up to save space. And anyone who has ever owned a dog knows they demand constant attention, which Grinstead's small staff can't handle alone.
"We're working so hard ourselves," Grinstead said. "We don't have the time to bathe them, to socialize with them all the time, to take them outside each day, and it's crucial that the animals get that."
Traxler has volunteered at the Lawrence Humane Society for more than four years. She usually spends about 30 minutes each day after her work as an accountant at Watson Library, taking a dog or two out to the enclosed areas to
give them much needed exercise.
Some dogs will spend months in the shelter. Traxler said getting the dogs outside was important in making them more appealing to potential adopters.
As of a year ago, the Lawrence Humane Society no longer euthanizes animals to save space — the result of increased community awareness and a huge jump in volunteer support. Volunteers at the shelter enjoy an easy, relaxed environment.
"They get bored inside," she said. "They need someone to pay attention to them, to love them. It calms them down so they don't seem so hyper when other people are looking to take them home."
Most positions only require a few hours each week with a six-month commitment.
And although most animals caretakers did it for the dogs, Grinstead said the volunteers might actually receive the biggest reward.
"The dogs don't care what you look like. They don't care if you're rich or poor. They don't care if you're wearing the newest shoes," Grinstead said. "They just want to be your friend and lick your face for a while. There's nothing else that can offer you that satisfaction."
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