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The Inside Front
Friday October 27,2000
News
from campus, the state the nation and the world
Oliver resident caught throwing feces at door
A KU student was cited for disorderly conduct early yesterday morning after putting human feces on the door of another student in Oliver Hall.
Sgt. Troy Mallen of the KU Public Safety Office said security officers observed Dyan Wills, Wichita freshman, throwing human feces on a door on the eighth floor of Oliver. The resident called the KU Public Safety Office
Mailen said there was no indication of any reason for the incident, which may have been alcohol-induced.
Rob Pazell
'Darkened' exhibits to inhabit museums
The Sixth Annual "Dark on the Top of the Hill" will haunt campus from 7 to 9:15 p.m. tonight.
The take-off of a book, Dark on the Top of the Stairs, by Sam McBratney, includes exhibits and activities for all ages at the Anthropology Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Kansas Union.
The night will include a "Days of the Dead" exhibit at the Anthropology Museum. It also includes the "Museum After Dark" tour when the museum lights will be turned off and all guests will carry flashlights and explore the "Fraaks of Nature" exhibit
The chemistry department will put on a show titled "Molecular Magic" at the Kansas Union at 7:15 p.m., 8 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. There will be various other activities throughout the Union.
Admission is $2.50 per person.
Tickets are available in advance at the gift shops of both museums or during the event in front of the Union.
— Jennifer Dartt
Institute elects dean to advise about health
Deborah E. Powell, executive dean and vice chancellor for clinical affairs at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine.
The institute provides advice to corporate, medical industries and the general public. Powell will help advise the federal government on national health and science policies.
Thomas DuBose, professor of internal medicine at the Med Center, said Powell's nomination was an honor for Powell and for the Med Center.
Melissa Davis
Indian students prepare for weekend festival
Indian students will celebrate Diwali Dhamaka — the Indian festival of lights — this weekend with cultural
events in the Kansas Union.
Anitha Rajesh, India graduate student, said the holiday was a major event in India and had religious meaning for Hindus.
A dinner of traditional Indian food will be served at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Kansas Room in the Kansas Union.
At 7:30 p.m., events will begin at Woodruff Auditorium. KU students will sing Indian songs, Rajesh said, followed by a performance of Indian folk dancing and a fashion show.
Rajesh said the holiday would remind Indian people to bring light into their lives and drive away evil spirits.
— Leita Schultes
The event is sponsored by the KU Cultural India Club.
Trick-or-treaters help fill empty food banks
The Center for Community Outreach invites everyone to trick-or-treat so others can eat tomorrow to celebrate Make a Difference Day in Lawrence.
The activity will begin with an informational meeting about hunger issues in the Lawrence Community at 10 a.m. at the big 12 room in the Kansas Union. Groups will break off from there to trick-or-treat for food items that will be donated to the Pélathé Resource Center and the Ballard Community Center.
The Center for Community Outreach also is sponsoring groups to take part in home restoration projects for the Pélathé center and building projects for Habitat for Humanity.
Michelle Black, co-director for the Center of Community Outreach, said it was important to collect food for the food banks.
Black said the Habitat for Humanity and the Pelathe center activities were full but the trick or treat activity was open to everyone.
- Rob Pazell
Lawrence Parks and Re holding haunted house
The Terror — a haunted house sponsored by Lawrence Parks and Recreation — will be open to the public 6 to 11 p.m. today and tomorrow.
Former law professor named as chief judge
Sarah Swain, third year law student, said The Terror was modeled after some of the well-known haunted houses in Kansas City.
The haunted house is located at Holcomb Recreation Center, 2700 W. 27th St.
Judge Deanell R. Tacha, a former KU law professor and administrator, has been appointed chief judge of the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Swain said the haunted house was appropriate for most age groups but young children might be scared.
The cost of the haunted house is $5.
Tacha, who has been a judge on the court since a 1986 appointment by President Ronald Reagan, took the post after Judge Stephanie Seymour stepped down. Tacha received the appointment because she had the greatest seniority on the court, said Stephen McAllister, dean of law.
Prior to joining the court, Tacha had been a member of the KU law faculty since 1974 and served as vice chancellor for academic affairs.
The court, based in Denver, has 1.6 members who are divided into three-member panels to hear cases from Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park.
Jason Krall
Bob Dotson, a University of Kansas alumnus who is now a national correspondent for NBC-TV's Today show, will return to his alma mater today and tomorrow.
Emmy-winning alumnus to help with fund raiser
Leita Schultes
Dotson will assist KU's Friends of the Theatre organization with a $20,000 fund-raising project to purchase new seating risers and chairs for the Inge Theatre in Murphy Hall.
Dotson also will make an informal presentation for KU students at 3:30 p.m. today on the Herk Harvey Sound stage in Oldfather Studios, Ninth Street and Avalon Road.
A broadcast journalist who has received more than 70 awards. Dotson will be reading and signing copies of his book, Make it Memorable: Writing and Packaging TV News with Style, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Borders, 700 New Hampshire St.
Dotson has received three national Emmys.
— Lauren Brandenburg
Discussion educates about African witchcraft
The African Students Association is sponsoring a discussion titled "Witchcraft in Africa" at 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Big 12 room in the Kansas Union.
The purpose of the discussion is to inform people about African witchcraft, said Yibonka Lainjo, president of the association.
Lainio, Cameroon senior, said she expected 50 to 100 people to attend.
The event is free.
African and African-American studies department, will lead the panel.
The Associated Press
J. D. McKee
Suicide bombing raises Israeli fear
JERUSALEM — A Palestinian with a backpack of explosives blew himself up yesterday as his bicycle reached the concrete barrier of an Israeli army outpost, heightening fears that Israel could face a renewed wave of bombings.
The militant group Islamic jihad claimed responsibility for the attack by the 24-year-old in the Gaza Strip, the first suicide bombing during a month of upheaval. Israel responded by blocking the main road in Gaza with a tank and bulldozing trees that Palestinian could use for cover to fire on the isolated base.
The diplomatic front appeared bleak, with Israel and the Palestinians giving a cool response to President Clinton's proposal of Washington meetings aimed at ending the violence. Street clashes broke out in the West Bank and Gaza, and both sides maintained their hostile rhetoric.
Palestinian leaders said the United States could no longer be the sole mediator, calling for the European
Union, Russia and others to join future talks.
A 14-year-old Palestinian boy died of a gunshot wound to the head suffered two weeks earlier, but no deaths were reported in yesterday's clashes. In four weeks of fighting, 129 people have been killed, all but a few of them Palestinians.
The suicide bombing pointed to an escalation in the conflict and added to Israeli concerns that a bombing campaign may be unleashed following the Palestinians' release of 65 militants from jail two weeks ago. The Palestinians say they have re-arrested 22 people.
The bomber, identified as Nabil Araeer, pedaled his bicycle to the Israeli post until he reached the massive concrete blocks of the retaining wall. He then detonated several pounds of explosives in his backpack.
An Israeli soldier was lightly hurt in the blast at Gaza's Gush Katf junction, where Palestinian rioters have clashed with Israeli troops guarding Jewish settlers.
ON THE RECORD
A KU Public Safety officer's wireless transmitter was stolen between 9:11 and 9:30 a.m. Friday in the south Wescoe Hall parking garage, the KU Public Safety Office said. The transmitter was valued at $225.
A KU student's car was damaged between 8 p.m. Tuesday and 2:40 p.m. Wednesday in the west Hashinger Hall parking lot, the KU Public Safety Office said. Damage was estimated at $250.
A KU student was harassed by phone between 9 p.m. Sept. 1 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday in her sixth floor Lewis Hall room, the KU Public Safety
Office said.
A KU student was harassed by phone between 8 a.m. Sept. 15 and 9 p.m. Saturday in her sixth floor Lewis Hall room, the KU Public Safety Office said.
A false fire alarm was reported at 2:17 p.m. Wednesday on the fifth floor of McCollum Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said.
A KU student was harassed by phone between 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 and 6 p.m. Tuesday in her Jayhawker Tower D apartment, the KU Public Safety Office said.
ON CAMPUS
KU Libraries will have a book sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the second floor reading area in Watson Library, Call Mary Rosenbloom at 864-8921.
Student Union Activities will present Tunes at Noon featuring September's Wasted Dream from noon to 1 p.m. today at the Kansas Union Plaza, Call Alex Kissel at 864-2429.
The Hall Center for the Humanities will present "Law and Literature" from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today at the Big 12 Room in the Kansas Union. Call 864-4798.
The Center for Latin American Studies will present "An Argentine Journey" at 4 p.m. today at the Jayhawk Room in the Kansas Union. Call 864-4213.
KIU Running and Jogging Club will meet for an afternoon run at 4:30 p.m. today at the oak tree by the east entrance to Robinson Center. Call Michael Roessler at 312-3193 or Keith Marshall at 840-0704.
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship will pray at 5:15 p.m. today at Danforth Chapel. Call Daniel Wong at 312-3171.
KU Badminton Club will practise from 6:30 to
10:15 tonight at 211 and 212 Robinson Center.
Call Tee at 550-0527
Women's Ultimate Frisbee will practice from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow at Shenk Complex. Call Ale Albors at 312-8798.
KU Vietnamese Student Association will have a "Heaven and Hell" Halloween party from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. tomorrow. Sunday at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave. Call Linh at 838-9701.
St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center will have a Fall RETRO Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight tomorrow in St. Lawrence Social Hall at the center, 1631 Crescent Road. Call Sister Vicki at 843-0357.
KU Traditional Karate Club will practice from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at 207 Robinson Center. Call Rachel Fulter at 312-1990.
Ballroom Dance Club will practice from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the ballroom in the Kansas Union. E-mail Nicky Bowers at abrowers@ukans.edu.
Alpha Gamma Delta will have a Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Douglas County Halloween party from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the house, 2005 Stewart Ave. Call Todd Moore at 843-7359.
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