Section A · Page 6 The University Daily Kansan Wednesday, October 4, 2000 Red Lyon Tavern A touch of Irish in downtown Lawrence 944 Mass. 832-8228 DON'S AUTO CENTER "For all your repair needs" * Import & Domestic Repair & Maintenance * Machine Shop Service * Computer Diagnostics 841-4833 920 E. 11th Street THE MOST PASSIONATE MOTION PICTURE OF THE YEAR? WASHINGTON SQUARE Free Showing Spencer Museum of Art 7 p.m., October 5 only PG --have something for everyone. All Shows Only $2 + Purchase Tickets outside Woolfraud Auditorium W Hollywood Theaters SOUTHWIND 12 3431 IOWR A22 0800 BARGAIN MATINES INDICATED BY () STADIUM SEATING *ALL DIGITAL* Sat Sun Daily 1 Bring It On *n*max 1:40 (1:20) 7:15, 9:45 2 Duets *n* 1:15 (4:10) 7:00, 9:35 3 Bait *n* 1:35 (4:25) 7:15, 10:05 4 The Watcher *n* 1:30 (4:30) 7:35, 10:10 5 Almost Famous *n* 1:30 (4:00) 7:00, 9:40 6 Remember the Titan *n* 1:35 (4:15) 7:00, 9:45 7 Urban Legends-Final Cut *n* 1:55 (5:00) 7:35, 9:55 8 Almost Nose *n* 1:40 (4:40) 7:30, 10:10 9 Nurse Buddy *n* 1:25 (4:35) 7:10, 9:50 10 Woman On Top *n* 1:20 (4:50) 7:45, 9:50 11 What Lies Beneath *n* 1:10 (4:10) 7:10, 10:00 12 The Cell *n* 1:20 (4:50) 7:20, 10:00 PLAZA 6 2339 10WA 841-8600 Sat & Sun Daily 1 Scary Movie * (2:40) 4:45 7:15 9:45 2 The Art Of War * (1:55) 4:35 7:05 9:35 3 Nutty Professor 2 #1 (1:45) 4:30 7:05 9:30 4 Serving Grace * (2:00) 4:45 7:10 9:40 5 The Original Kings of Camelot (1:55) 4:40 7:00 9:35 6 Space Cowboys #2 (1:50) 4:40 6:00 — Sat & Sun Daily Marching band to have first concert By Meghan Bainum Kansan staff writer A new musical tradition is coming to the University of Kansas. The KU Marching Jayhawks will appear in concert for the first time at 7:30 tonight in the KU "Band Spectacular" at the Lied Center. Although this is the concert's first year, many, including Timothy Oliver, director of the Marching Jayhawks, have high hopes that Band Spectacular might become as much of a tradition as the Rock Chalk chant or the walk down Campanile hill on graduation day. "I would like for this to become an annual event," Oliver said. "I think it has the potential to be one more thing to add to the already rich music tradition that is not only a part of KU, but a part of Lawrence." Oliver said the concert definitely would KU BAND SPECTACULAR KU Concert Band will begin the show at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Lied Center KU Men's Glee Club will perform at intermission in the lobby The Marching Jayhawks will perform in the second act. - Tickets are $7 or $5 with a valid KUID and can be purchased at the Lied Center box office. "We wanted to create a type of event that would be a mix of not only traditional concert band type of music, but also the type of stuff that one would experience at a football game," he said. "Kind of bring those two ensembles together in one setting." Bob Foster, director of bands, said the concert would have two distinct parts. He said the first part would be a more traditional concert with a twist of glamour. It will feature music that blends traditional KU favorites such as "I'm a Jayhawk" with a flashy Hollywood setting. During intermission, the KU Men's Glee Club will perform in the Lied Center lobby. Foster said the concert would let students and Lawrence residents experience KU's musical tradition. The final part of the concert will begin with the marching band "running in" to the center and will feature the color guard, Crimson Girls and mascots. "People love the music. They love the color, love the pageantry and love the University," Foster said. "It's just a wonderful, wholesome, exciting evening and it's family entertainment. It will be a crimson and blue montage of color and sound." Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and KU students with valid KUIDs. Edited by J. R. Mendoza Helmets can reduce risk of motorcycle injuries Continued from page 1A among the least safe," Hunt said. Hunt encourages all riders to wear helmets to reduce the risk of serious injuries. "The No. 1 killer in motorcycle accidents are head injuries." Hunt said. "Helmets protect the skull and cut down on them." Statistics support Hunt's claim. In 1999, only three of the 16 people in Kansas who died from motorcycle accidents were wearing a helmet, according to the Department of Transportation. It's hard to say what caused Warner's accident. He wasn't speeding and he was wearing a helmet, protective gloves and protective clothing when he crashed. "You'd think if I was going to get in trouble, I'd be doing something stupid, but I slid on some sand doing 25 mph." Warner said. "Sometimes, I guess it doesn't matter how careful you are. An accident's an accident." Warner had a partially torn kidney and internal bleeding near the area where his body collided with the post. He was sent by emergency helicopter to the University of Kansas Medical Center where surgery was performed to repair the kidney. On Friday, Warner was back in surgery to remove a plastic tube connecting his kidney to his bladder. The surgery required the insertion of another plastic tube to allow blood to flow freely while the injured tube heals. Six to eight weeks from now, that tube will be removed, and Warner's body should be back to normal. Warner and his father, Joe Warner, both agreed more riding experience could have prevented the accident. Though Warner was only traveling 25 mph, the bike lost traction on a patch of sand when he was attempting a turn. Warner realized he was in trouble but didn't have the confidence to lean the bike far enough to compensate. "I'm convinced it was not speed as much as it was inexperience," Warner's father said. Warner had purchased the motorcycle just three weeks before the accident. He had driven his father's bike several times before, but Joe Warner said that wasn't enough. Warner was planning to take a motorcycle safety course during the summer but couldn't find any openings. Instead, Joe Warner taught his son how to ride. He regrets his decision. "I didn't say, 'You really should not ride at all until you take the course,' Joe Warner said. "Now I feel somewhat responsible." But Warner said he'd be back on a bike as soon as the doctor gave medical clearance. Warner's mother, Susan Warner, doesn't approve of Warner's decision to ride again. "I'll always be vocal against it." Susan Warner said. "But there's not much I can do. He's going to do what he has to do. I just might not like it." Though his numerous surgeries and visits to the doctor have been burdensome, Warner is the first to admit he has been fortunate. "It took most of my summer, but, at the same time, I'm alive, and I still have both kidneys," Warner said. "If I'd hit that pole with a leg or my neck or something, it could have been a lot worse. All things considered, I was really lucky. To come out of that and be OK is amazing. God was definitely looking out for me." "Anything like this kind of makes you realize right up close in your face how fragile life is," Warner said. "That's scary for a 20-year-old kid to realize." — Edited by Amy Randolph Warner's accident has caused him to look at life from a different perspective. Three professors to receive awards By Jennifer Valadez writer@kansan.com Kansas staff writer KU officials will award the 2000 Higuchi/Endowment Research Achievement Awards to three University professors today. Marilyn J. Stokstad, Judith Harris Murphy distinguished professor of art history; Glen K. Andrews, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Kansas Medical Center; and Rhonda Montgomery, professor of sociology and director of the KU Gerontology Center, each will receive $10,000 to continue their research. Patrick Richard, distinguished professor of physics at Kansas State University, also was a recipient. Stokstad, who will receive the Balfour Jeffrey Award for research achievement in humanities and social sciences in art history, was recognized for her efforts in textbook writing. She said she was surprised that she received the award. "I had dedicated myself to teaching and was surprised to be recognized for textbook writing," she said. "It shows the University of Kansas' commitment to students and teaching." Andrews will be awarded the Dolph Simons Award for research in the biomedical sciences for his efforts in the study of mechanisms that regulate gene expression. "It's great to be honored by peers." Andrews said. Montgomery will be awarded the Irvin Youngberg Award for research achievement in the applied sciences. Montgomery could not be reached for comment. John Scarffe, Kansas University Endowment Association communications director, said recipients had to display outstanding efforts in their research to be considered "I had dedicated myself to teaching and was surprised to be recognized for textbook writing. It shows the University of Kansas' commitment to students and teaching." Marilyn J. Stokstad professor of art history for the awards. "The research should have an international impact and be characterized as profoundly influencing in the field," he said. Scarfe added that although the association managed award funds, the chancellor was responsible for selecting the recipients and presenting the awards. The professors will be presented with the awards at 3:30 p.m. today in the Bruck Miller room at the KU Adams Alumni Center. the awards were established in 1981 by the late Takeru Higuchi, KU distinguished professor of chemistry and pharmacy and chairman of the department of pharmaceutical chemistry. Those eligible to receive the awards include faculty members at all Kansas regents institutions. The annual awards are named for the individuals who have worked closely with the KU Endowment Association to further the University's overall research program Recipients can use their awards for continuing research efforts, summer salaries, fellowship matching funds, research materials or other support. — Edited by J. R. Mendoza Local Black authors focus of presentation Bv Leita Schultes writer@kansan.com Kansan staff writer John Edgar Tidwell knows something few other Kansans know. "I'm beginning to understand it's a little known fact," said Tidwell, who returned to his native state last year to teach English at the University of Kansas. He knows that Langston Hughes, Gordon Parks and Frank Marshall Davis — three prominent African-American writers — had Kansas roots. In fact, Langston Hughes even spent his adolescent years in Lawrence. This fall. Tidwell, as a new member of the Kansas Humanities Coun-cil Tidwild: talks about discrimination faced by authors. Speakers Bureau, will begin sharing his knowledge of the three authors. Tidwell's presentation is titled "Against the Odds: Writers Growing up Black in Kansas." Marion Cott, executive director of the council, said Tidwell had already booked four or five talks. "There has been an extremely positive response to his topic and the ideas that he has to bring forward," she said. Tidwell said the title of his speech was self-explanatory and described the focus of his presentation. In the early 1900s, Kansas was a land of contradiction and uncertainty for African Americans, Tidwell said. He also said his speeches would focus on how the three authors coped. He said Hughes and Parks remained fairly positive about life despite the trials of segregation and discrimination. "Davis is another case," said Tidwell, who has edited two books about the author. "He felt the biggest contradiction was between principle and practice." Tidwell said the Constitution was applied to African Americans in a disproportionate manner during Davis' life. The author became embittered, and he expressed his discontent in his memoir. Tidwell's topic will be presented to a variety of audiences, such as those at public libraries or churches. "They're not speaking to college audiences." Cott said. "These are community-based organizations." Tidwell said it was a diverse audience but mainly consisted of people outside the University. "It gets us off of Jayhawk Boulevard." Tidwell. "It gives me the opportunity to promote the University in a different way." The speakers bureau is 12 years old, and has nearly 60 members, nine of whom are from KU. To schedule Tidwell's speech, call (785) 357-0359. Edited by Sara Nut Born November 6,1976 Birthright can help 1-800-550-4900 FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL In Memory of Casey Beaver 2000 Graduate from KU Pregnant? Killed by a Drunk Driver visit www.kansite.com/casey for more info Died August 4,2000 Attention Golden Key Members: Questions? Please Contact: goldkey@ukans.edu (or Kelly Mosher, klmosher@eagle.cc.ukans.edu)