THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14. 2013
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ENVIRONMENT
Low water levels lead to county drought warning
KAITLYN KLEIN
kklein@kansan.com
We've all been taught not to leave the water running and to take shorter showers. Right now those water conservation tips are especially important for Kansas.
Douglas County is currently in a drought warning due partially to low water levels in local aquifers.
Diane Coe of the Kansas Water Office said that there isn't a specific set of factors that puts a county in a drought watch, warning or emergency, but the office issues the alerts to give counties a heads up when water levels could go down.
"It [a drought warning] means that folks should be very conscious of their water use." Coe said.
jeanette Klamm, who works at the Department of Utilities in Lawrence, said the message might seem obvious: 'don't waste water', but it's important to remember even without a drought warning.
Klamm said the warning means the city needs to have a water conservation plan and educate the public on how to conserve water.
Students may not feel the effects
much as other farmers, particularly those in western Kansas, but he did have to cut back this year and sell his cattle earlier than he normally would to preserve his land.
"It [a drought warning] means that folks should be very conscious of their water use."
of a drought, but farmers like Leroy Rieschick, who owns a small farm near Holton, are directly affected. Rieschick said he didn't suffer as
Rieschick said he didn't suffer as
DIANE COE
Kansas Water Office
"I had a pond that went dry and I cleaned it out so I won't suffer from that again," Rieschick said.
He said he thinks the drought indirectly af-
tects students through their grocery bills.
This year he sold his cattle at the highest price he's ever been able to, and he said that might contribute
"If we would continue to have drought, cost of food could get very prohibitive to people on limited income," Rieschick said.
to higher meat prices.
Fortunately, according to Coe, water supply is looking better than it has in the past year or so, but that doesn't mean students shouldn't be concerned.
Students should be aware that there's not an endless supply of water, Coe said.
Nearly half of the counties in Kansas are in an emergency drought situation. Douglas County has been in a drought watch since 2011, which was upgraded to drought warning by the Kansas Water Office in August.
Edited by Ashleigh Tidwell
Ways to Conserve Water
- Don't wash your car at home, instead use car washes that recycle water
- Take shorter showers
- Only wash full loads of dishes and laundry
- Repair or have your landlord repair leaky toilets and sinks
- Don't leave water running while brushing teeth or shaving
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Lecturer addresses World War I misconceptions
CAMPUS
JOSE MEDRANO
jmedrano@kansan.com
It has been almost a century since the First World War began and changed western civilization. Author, journalist and historian Sir Max Hastings lectured on World War I last night at the Lied Center, discussing his latest book "Catastrophe 1914: Europe Goes to War."
Hastings' lecture focused on the origins and key issues that caused
Sir Max Hastings, a journalist and World War I historian, spoke Wednesday night at the Lied Center. The lecture was part of a series sponsored by the Hall Center.
about the First World War."
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about the First World War.
Minah Kim, a student from
Seoul, South Korea, said that
Hastings' humor and jokes made
the lecture enjoyable.
war and challenged the notion of "blame" in World War I. According to Hastings, all the countries involved in the war were to blame.
"I thought it gave solid perspectives since I knew only a little about the war coming in," Kim said.
Hastings has written a total of 24 books, a majority of them focusing on the wars and conflicts of the 20th century. He has also worked as a war reporter and an editor of
"When you tell people that Serbia, a country
"I feel like many people have mistaken ideas about the First World War."
SIR MAX HASTINGS Journalist and historian
the Daily Telegraph.
graph.
According to Hastings, World War I was a transitional war and not the technologically advanced war that was World War II since it was
that few people have heard of, lost a million people, they are amazed and realize the impact the first war had." Hastings said. "I feel like many people have mistaken ideas
Although there are records and
still very primitive. Even though motor cars existed, soldiers primarily traveled by horse or on foot, Hastings said.
firsthand accounts from deceased veterans, Hastings said that the world will never truly know everything that transpired in World
War I.
The lecture is part of a series of events sponsored by the Hall Center and several academic divisions
to recognize the centennial anniversary of World War I.
Edited by Jessica Mitchell
POLICE REPORTS
Information based on the Douglas County Sheriff's Office booking recap.
- A 23-year-old male was arrested yesterday on the 1300 block of North 1300 Road on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A $250 bond was paid.
- A 47-year-old female was arrested yesterday on the 600 block of New Hampshire Street on suspicion of operating under the influence. A $500 bond was posted.
- A 34-year-old male was arrested Tuesday on the 3600 block of East 25th Street on suspicion of criminal property damage and driving while intoxicated. A $500 bond was paid.
-Kaitlyn Klein
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vances in technology to allow more independence for students with disabilities.
"At the end of the day, we're people first. Not our disabilities," said Christian Roberson, a junior from Wichita, who has Asperger's Syndrome and is a new member of the AbleHawks and Allies.
AbleHawks and Allies is a student advocacy group promoting disability as a multicultural and diversity issue. They work closely with Simpson to address, initiate, and complete a more inclusive environment.
As the vice president of the group, Thompson has worked to educate students and staff members about disability etiquette.
"There's an intersection between disabilities in a number of things, and understanding makes you better at whatever you do," Simpson said.
— Edited by Sarah Kramer