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The Inside Front
Tuesday September 05,1999
News
from campus, the state the nation and the world
CORRECTIONS
A photo on page 1 of Friday's Kansan incorrectly identified Jenny Pramuk, Akron, Ohio graduate student, and Joanna Griffin, Wichita junior.
CAMPUS
Student missing since first day of classes
An Indonesian student has been missing since Aug. 24, when he left campus to visit a relative in Wichita, the KU Public Safety Office said.
Ridwan, a 20year-old student in the KU Applied English Program, was dropped off at the Lawrence Greyhound bus station by his roommate at 1:30 p.m. that day and was expected back Aug. 28. Ridwan, who has only one name, was carrying a green duffel bag and was supposed to amine in Wichita at the Greyhound Bus Terminal at 5:15 p.m.
His roommate, Jacob Reeves, Wichita freshman, was to pick up Ridwan on Aug. 28 in Lawrence. Ridwan was supposed to call Reeves when he got in.
The public safety office is looking for Ridwan and has contacted Wichita and Topeka police and Wichita State University police in the attempt to locate him.
Ridwan was enrolled at Wichita State in the spring semester.
Parents of freshman die in accident on I-70
The parents of a KU freshman were killed in a car accident on their way to pick up their daughter for the weekend, said Lynn Bretz, interim director of University Relations.
Police said the truck's driver hit barricades and two cars on Interstate 70 before striking two more cars, one of which was the Livingstons', at the East Topeka entrance to the turnpike.
Daniel and Morelia Livingston, parents of Andrea Livingston of Omaha, Neb., were killed Friday in Topeka when a pickup truck hit their car at the entrance to the Kansas Turnpike, Topeka police said.
The driver was arrested and booked on two counts of involuntary manslaughter, police said.
"Our hearts go out to Andrea Livingston and her family," said Cancellor Robert Hemenway in a statement. "The entire University community is saddened by this horrible accident. We offer Andrea our prayers and all available support and assistance."
Man confronts student, masturbates in doorway
A 21-year-old female KU student was confronted by a masturbating
man Thursday night, Lawrence police said.
The student reported that a man appeared at the front door of her residence at 10:44 p.m. as she was returning home. He exposed himself and began mastubating, said detective M.T. Brown.
Brown said the man stood in the doorway of the student's residence, in the 1700 block of West 19th Street, so the student could not close the door.
The suspect was not caught.
The suspect was not usig. — Lauren Brandenburg
Med Center to offer programs to community
The University of Kansas Medical Center is offering the community an opportunity to learn more about health care.
For the second year, the Med Center is offering an eight-week program about the school and health-related topics.
"The purpose of the class is to show the community that the school does major research and to educate people about their own health care," said Amy Franken, senior coordinator for community relations.
The classes will be Tuesday evenings until Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Rieke Auditorium in the Med Center.
Presentations will include genetics in the human genome era, cardiovascular disease and digestive disorders.
New topics this year will include the role of the coroner in death investigations and bioterrorism.
Deborah Powell, executive dean and vice chancellor for clinical affairs, said she thought the program would help unite the school with the community.
"People are becoming more and more knowledgeable and sophisticated about their health," she said in a written statement. "We want these programs to give them a perspective on medicine they don't always have."
Classes begin tonight at 7 and will last about two hours. The cost is $95.
Call (913) 588-1272 or register online at www.kumc.edu/som/minimized
- Melissa Davis
LAWRENCE
A 22-year-old Missouri man pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges related to the death of a homeless Native-American man this spring.
Man pleads not guilty in hit-and-run case
Joshua C. Mattocks of Fair Grove, Mo., is accused of running over John Lowe and has been charged in Douglas County District Court with a felony count of involuntary manslaughter and misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence
or alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident.
Lowe was hit by an automobile April 28 and dragged half a block and around a corner. Police found him in a gutter on Mississippi Street near Ninth Street.
Mattocks' trial is scheduled for Dec. 4.
— Lauren Brandenbur
Local bands play concert to benefit breast cancer
Three local bands — Holstein, Space Pocket and Lafayette — played a breast cancer benefit concert Thursday night at the Jazzahaus.
The concert was put together by Heather Mackler, a Lawrence resident who said she became involved in breast cancer awareness after her stepmother was diagnosed with breast cancer.
"I love music, and I wanted to get into promotion." Mackler said. "This is a way to get young people involved."
The concert raised $721, which will go toward public awareness, such as having speakers give presentations at sororites. Mackler said.
Mackler said there also would be a dog walk to raise money at 1 p.m. Saturday at South Park.
J. D. McKee
NATION
Surprise quake causes injuries in California
SAN FRANCISCO — Even in earthquake-prone California, the sharp jolt that caused millions of dollars in damage in the Napa Valley caught residents and experts alike off-guard.
Two people remained hospitalized yesterday, one in critical condition.
The magnitude 5.2 tremor struck at 1:36 a.m. Sunday about 6 miles northwest of Napa near the small town of Yountville — an area that seismologists hadn't even mapped for faults.
Moderate quakes can strike anywhere in the seismically volatile Bay Area, geologists said. But the Napa Valley is far down the list of places where they're expected.
The epicenter was three miles from the northern end of the nearest previously known fault, the West Napa. But the West Napa, although well-documented and considered active, hasn't produced a significant earthquake since the late 1800s, geologists said.
The last strong quakes near Napa hit in October 1969. The quakes, magnitudes 5.6 and 5.7, were centered in Santa Rosa, 17 miles east.
Officials estimated Sunday's quake caused $5 million to $15 million in damage.
The Associated Press
A 23-year-old man was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia at 5:57 p.m. Thursday in front of Lewis Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. The paraphernalia was worth $400.
ON THE RECORD
A 25-year-old man was arrested for criminal trespassing at 8:24 a.m. Thursday in the Kansas Union, the KU Public Safety Office said.
A KU student's purse was reported lost or stolen at 2:32 p.m. Wednesday in Budig Hall. The purse — described as small, black and furry — and its contents were valued at $265.
A KU student's red parking permit was stolen between 2 and 2:30 p.m. in the Visitor's Center parking lot. The permit was valued at $85.
A KU student's front door window was broken at 2:11 a.m. Friday in the 1300 block of Tennessee Street, Lawrence police said. The window was valued at $150.
A KU student's left rear car door was damaged between 10 p.m. Thursday and 1:30 p.m. Friday in the 1100 block of Ohio Street, Lawrence police said. The damage was estimated at $200.
A KU student's Dell computer, monitor and speakers were stolen between 10:30 p.m. Friday and 4:30 a.m. Saturday in the 2400 block of Brush Creek Drive. Lawrence police officers said. The items were valued at $2,500.
Firestone avoids workers' strike
The Associated Press
ST.LOUIS - With a strike averted and a tentative contract in hand, troubled tire-maker Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. and its workers said yesterday that they were ready to get down to the business of making good tires and replacing bad ones.
"We're going to do everything we can to restore the public's faith in the company," said John Sellers, a lead negotiator for more than 8,000 Bridgestone/Firestone workers.
Once the agreement is ratified by union members, Sellers said everybody would be focused on the business of making tires.
Union negotiators announced they had reached a tentative contract agreement with the company just before dawn yesterday. The agreement came after a weekend of around-the-clock negotiating that continued past the union's initial strike deadline Friday night.
The three-year deal governs workers at nine U.S. factories.
ON CAMPUS
While the company managed to avoid a strike, its troubles are far from over.
It is already in the midst of an effort to replace 6.5 million recalled tires, and a federal investigation continues into 88 U.S. traffic deaths allegedly linked to faulty tires.
Hispanic-American Leadership Organization will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Pioneer Room in the Burge Union, Call 884-4256.
KU Pro-Choice Coalition will meet at 7 tonight at the International Room in the Kansas Union, Call Megan Murphy at 749-4832.
■ KU Vietnamese Student Association will meet at 6 p.m. today at 2023 Haworth Hall. Call Linh Cao at 550-0740.
The KU Society for Human Resource Management will have an ice cream social at 7 tonight and tomorrow at 131 Summerfield Hall, Call Sarah Miller at 319-3590.
University Christian Fellowship will meet at 7 tonight at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Read Ave. Call Rick Clock at 841-3148.
KU Running and Jogging Club will meet at 8:30 tonight through Thursday at the oak tree by the east entrance to Robinson Center. Call Michael Roessler at 312-3193 or Keith Marshal at 840-0704.
United Methodist Campus Ministry will meet for Bible study at 7:30 tonight at the Pioneer Room in the Burge Union. Call Heather at 841-8661.
- The Center for Community Outreach will have an information session about volunteer opportunities in Lawrence at 8 tonight at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Call Julia Gilmore or Michelle Black at 864-4073.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries will have a
University Forum, "Locking Eyebrows with the Masters of Old: On Translating Homer," from noon to 1 p.m., tomorrow at ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. Call Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
University Career and Employment Services will have a Career Connections training session from 3:30 to 4 p.m. tomorrow at 149 Burge Union, Call Ann Hartley at 864-3624.
Ichthus University Ministries will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
■ Ecumenical Christian Ministries and KU Environs will have a free veggie lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. Donations will be accepted. Call Thad Holcombe at 843-4983.
- Applications for Alternative Winter Breaks are due at 5 p.m. Thursday at 410 Kansas Union. Weekend Break applications are due at 5 p.m. Friday, Call Maggle Beedles at 864-4317.
University Career and Employment Services will have a workshop on student employment from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at 149 Burge University. Call Ann Hartley at 864-7674.
KU Meditation Club will meet at 6 p.m.
Thursday at the Daisy Hill Room in the
Burge Union. Call Pannir at 864-7735.
The Office of Student Financial Aid has applications for child care grants today through Sept. 22 at 50 Strong Hall. Call Cindy Stanphill at 864-4700.
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