THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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WICHITA
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013
Man on the street
KYLE PAPPAS
KYLE PAPPAS
kpappas@kansan.com
A recent study discovered that Wichita could possibly be leaving up to $49 million per year on the table in coming years if it doesn't drastically improve its worn facilities in the downtown area. The study, conducted by Minneapolis-based Convention Sports & Leisure, showed that Wichita has the potential to attract national conventions that would provide a
significant positive economic impact, but is currently unable to do with its dated structures. There have been numerous proposed solutions to the issue, one of which includes the demolition of Wichita's iconic Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center. We took to the streets to find out what Wichita-area students think of the possible destruction of this historic landmark.
"In order to make money, you have to spend money. I believe that building a new convention center would make [Wichita] a key player in a competitive market and greatly benefit the future economy of Wichita."
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- Nicole Leighty, senior, Andover
"I could see why some would want to do that, but I love Century II. I grew up going to boat shows and plays with my dad there."
- Kaitlyn Morgan, freshman, Wichita
"In the long run, it would be more beneficial if the demolition resulted in the increased income. But, at the same time, it'd still be devastating to the people of Wichita."
Shelby Bettles, freshman, Wichita
"It's sad because a lot of performances, concerts and graduations have happened there. But if it brings in a lot of new revenue, then why not?"
Tessa Aldag, junior, Wichita
"The Century II building is a Wichita landmark and I think tearing it down would affect the image that downtown Wichita has worked for. If we need a convention center, I think a new facility should be built, hopefully on the river, or Century II could just be renovated."
- Jenny Rider, junior, Wichita
ASSOCIATED PRESS
POLITICS
Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signals second term as he stands with his wife and their children as they celebrate his election victory in Asbury Park, N.J., on Tuesday after defeating Democratic challenger Barbara Buono.
Chris Christie re-elected governor of New Jersey
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie was re-elected with ease Tuesday, demonstrating the kind of broad, bipartisan appeal that will serve as his opening argument should he seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.
With 94 percent of precincts reporting, Christie had 60 percent of the vote to Democratic state Sen. Barbara Buono's 39 percent, putting him en route to become the first Republican in a quarter-century to receive more than 50 percent of the New Jersey vote.
This, in a state that President Barack Obama carried a year ago by more than 17 points — his biggest margin in the nation.
that he has big plans for education reform and tax cuts, among other issues.
"I did not seek a second term to do small things," he said. "I sought a second term to finish the job. Now watch me do it."
After a campaign that centered more on his record and personality than his agenda for a second term, he told supporters
"Thank you, New Jersey, for making me the luckiest guy in the world," Christie said in a victory speech late Tuesday in the shore town of Asbury Park.
Buono told supporters in her hometown of Metuchen on the fringes of the New York area shortly after polls closed that she had called Christie to congratulate him. She noted they had their differences but added, "when it comes down to it, we're just two parents who want to see the best for our children's future."
He did well among groups that typically lean Democratic, carrying a majority of women and splitting Hispanics with Buono. Christie improved on his share of the vote in 2009 among blacks, liberals, Democrats and voters younger than 30 by more than 10 percentage points.
Christie performed strongly across the political spectrum after aggressively courting constitencies that often shun the GOP: minorities, women and even Democrats, who outnumber Republicans among registered voters by more than 3 to 2.
and those opposing the health care law, among others.
Interviews with voters as they left polling places found Christie re-elected with broad support among whites, independens, moderates, voters over 40
Christie, who is openly considering running for president, has said his success offers a template for broadening the GOP's appeal after the disastrous 2012 election cycle and the party's record-low approval ratings following the recent government shutdown.
Voters in New Jersey as a whole were not wildly enthusiastic about Christie as president. Fifty-one percent said he would make a good president. When asked whether they preferred Christie or Hillary Rodham Clinton as president if they both ran in 2016, they supported the Democrat 48 percent to 44 percent.
nappy 152nd birthday, James Naismith! If only you could see us now...
POLICE REPORTS
Information based on the Douglas County Sheriff's Office booking recap.
- A 20-year-old male was arrested Monday on the 1300 block of 24th Street on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A $1,000 bond was paid.
- A 23-year-old male was arrested Monday on the 1600 block of Iowa Street on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence, no insurance, no valid driver's license and transporting an open container. An $800 bond was paid.
- Emily Donovan
- A Lawrence man was arrested on charges of first-degree murder Tuesday. Police officers responded to a report of a shooting on the 1600 block of West 2nd Terrace where they found and detained the suspect. The suspect was in a domestic relationship with the victim, according to a news release. The victim's identity is not being released.
The suspect is currently in the Douglas County Jail. More information will be available after he is formally charged.
Emma Legault