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Calendar
Wednesday, Nov. 20
WHAT: Last Day to Drop
WHEN: All day
ABOUT: Last day to drop full semester classes, excluding School of Law
Thursday, Nov. 21
WHAT: The Future of Food and Family Farmers Thinking About Food Utopias
WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m.
WHERE: ECM Center
ABOUT: Lecture with sociology and environmental studies professor
Paul Stock
WHAT: Pizza and Politics: In the Eye of the Reholder.
WHEN: Noon to 1:15 p.m.
WHERE: Kansas Union, Centennial Room
ABOUT: Pizza and discussion about creative
expression with UTNE Reader editor-in-chief
Christian Williams
Friday, Nov. 22
WHAT: Why Radical Connectivity Means the End of Big WHEN 5.20.7
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
**WHERE:** Spooner Hall, The Commons
**ABOUT:** Lecture with Nicco Mele on how technology disrupts our lives
WHAT: Global Entrepreneurship Celebration
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lied Center
ABOUT: Discussions and networking
celebrating entrepreneurship
KANSAS
WHAT: Can Democracy Survive the Digital Age?
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Spooner Hall, The Commons
ABOUT: Discuss with Nicco Mele
Saturday, Nov. 23
WHAT: Art Cart: Optical Art
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Spencer Museum of Art
ABOUT: Art activity creating foam projects
WHAT: Student Recital Series: Kaitlin Fahy,
Piscataway, NJ
WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Murphy Hall, Swarthout Recital Hall
ABOUT: Student recital presented by the School of Music
We only have a finite amount
Education funding case may threaten the University
REID EGGLESTON
reggleston@kansan.com
University funding may fall under siege in the coming months as the Kansas Supreme Court decides whether school districts across the state were unfairly shorted of funding over the past few years in the Gannon vs. Kansas case.
Dr. Richard Levy, J.B. Smith distinguished professor of law at the University, explained the possible complicated outcomes of the case.
If the court finds the districts in the right, the hammer could come down on the University and other public higher education institutions.
of resources, so resources devoted to one kind of activity are not available for another." Levy said. "If there's a substantial drain in funds, then it's probably likely there's less available for university funding"
On the line is $500 million that's how much the districts are claiming they were undercut when the state distributed funding.
"If the state were to lose, one response would be to defy the court, weakening the power of the courts," Levy said. "What I care about most is preservation of the rule of law. I fear that could be a casualty of this situation."
The range of legislative responses to an undesirable decision that spans from amending the state's school finance statutes to
impeaching justices. One of the legislature's options is to simply pay what is owed. However, the source of that money would be hotly debated.
It's not guaranteed that money will be pulled from universities if the decision displeases the state. Nonetheless, Kansas congressional representatives have urged the University to prepare accordingly.
According to the Lawrence Journal-World, Representative Jerry Lunn of Overland Park brought the issue to the University's attention when he said, "You really do have a horse in this race." The fiscal consequences of this case are monumental and the University is not exempt from the results.
receives from the state, the dent could be substantial. Director of Strategic Communication Jack Martin said recent talks with legislators will help the two bodies see eye to eye.
If the University is required to fork over the money it normally
"We worked with legislators last month to outline the role state funding plays in the success of the University," Martin said. "Any cuts made would be in accordance with priority. We would look at what direction the funding is currently going and try to keep these things protected."
Ultimately, the University could be helpless against the cut of the legislative knife.
"The priorities we have are based on the policy that the state makes," Martin said.
Arguments by representatives
of the suing districts and the state were made Oct. 8. A final decision is expected sometime before the next legislative session begins in January, when public school appropriations are decided.
The case features University Professor and Kansas Solicitor General Stephen McAllister representing the state. His contribution could get the state off the multi-million dollar hook — for now. However, this case proves that the issue of state education spending won't disappear so easily, since it's an extension of a case that left off in 2010.
ART
Edited by Kayla Overbey
Digital wall-drawing relieves student stress
Tired of studying? Need a mental break? Look no further than your very own library. Today from noon to 1:30 p.m., students can go to the main level of Anschutz Library to doodle and draw with the library's digital wall-drawing equipment.
"It's just a very informal opportunity to come together and be creative," said Rebecca Smith, executive director for the KU Libraries Office of Communication and Advancement.
The program, which debuted last year and experienced success, is put on by the LibArt Initiative. The LibArt Initiative provides an outlet for students to display their art in campus libraries.
The wall-drawing program uses both hardware and software components. Students draw on a projector, create their images and then save them digitally so they can share with others. The outlet's popularity peaks toward finals week, when final papers, exams and projects drive students to the library.
"We do these events a number of times throughout the year, but especially at the end of the semester when students need a creative outlet or a mental break," said Smith.
All University students, faculty and staff are welcome to participate.
Paige Stingley
NATIONAL
George Zimmerman, acquitted in the high-profile killing of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, listens in court Nov. 19, in Sanford, Fla., during his hearing on charges, including aggravated assault. The charges stemmed from a fight with his girlfriend.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zimmerman released from jail after posting bond
SANFORD, Fla. — George Zimmerman's girlfriend said he tried to choke her about a week ago during an altercation that was not initially reported to police, a prosecutor told a judge Tuesday during Zimmerman's first court appearance on domestic violence-related charges.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Samantha Scheibe feared life because Zimmerman mentioned suicide and said he "had nothing to lose," according to Assistant State Attorney Lymary Munoz.
Samantha Scheibe feared for her
After the hearing, Zimmerman's public defenders said he did not appear to be suicidal and expressed confidence he would be acquitted of any wrongdoing.
Hours later, Zimmerman was released from jail after
posting $9,000 bond. He was seen walking out of the jail smiling and getting into a car.
Judge Frederic Schott ordered him to stay away from Scheibe's house, wear a monitoring device and refrain from contact with her. He was forbidden from possessing guns or ammunition or travelling outside Florida.
degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison. He also has been charged with battery and criminal mischief, both misdemeanors. An arraignment was set for Jan. 7.
Zimmerman has been charged with aggravated assault, a third-
The judge said Zimmerman's previous brushes with the law were not a factor in the conditions he imposed, but he did cite the new allegation of choking as a reason for the bond amount.
Earlier this year, Zimmerman was acquitted of all charges in the fatal shooting of teenager Trayon Martin in a case that drew worldwide attention.
In an affidavit filed Tuesday, Zimmerman asked for a public defense, saying he has liabilities and debts of at least $2 million and no income. He said he had less than $150 in cash on hand.
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