WEDNESDAY,OCT.24,2001
NEWS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN = 3A
Commissioners voice their opinions about trafficway
By Courtney Craigmile Kansan staff writer
In a surprising turn of events, the Lawrence City Commission refrained last night from voting on a preferred alignment for the South Lawrence Trafficway.
Instead, the commissioners voiced their opinions for the record, opinions that also surprised the crowd.
In a last minute switch, Commissioner Jim Henry decided the alignment option south of the Wakarusa River would be best for the city. Henry was originally expected to vote for the 32nd Street alignment. He was one of three Commissioners who supported an alignment south of the Wakarusa.
But after a joint meeting of
the Lawrence City Commission and the Douglas County Commission, and nearly two hours of public comment, Henry said a 32nd Street alignment would not withstand the test of time.
He said it would work for a while, but eventually more money would have to be spent to move the trafficway farther south as Lawrence grew in that direction.
Commissioner David Dunfield and Mayor Mike Rundle also supported an alignment south of the Wakarusa.
The Kansas Department of Transportation provided three options for the trafficway to the Commission: a "no build" option that would leave the trafficway incomplete, a 32nd Street alignment that runs south
of the Haskell Indian Nations University wetlands, and a 42nd Street alignment that would run south of the Wakarusa and south of the Haskell and Baker University wetlands.
The Commission was to decide on a preferred option and report back to KDOT. Instead, KDOT will receive a letter from the Commission expressing each commissioner's opinion.
The trafficway is intended to connect U.S. Interstate 70 with Kansas Highway 10 without running through the city. This would prevent traffic buildup on 23rd Street by diverting traffic around town. It has been debated since the late 1980s.
Contact Craigmile at 864-4810
Student senators tutor peers for a fee
Bv Luke Daley
Kansan staff writer
Students who are struggling in a difficult chemistry class or rigorous math course need to look no farther than Student Senate.
Fourteen Senators are providing tutoring services in subjects such as accounting, chemistry, math and English to their struggling peers. While fees range from $10 to $36 an hour, some Senators will negotiate on a price. The tutoring provides them with extra income along with publicity for the Senate.
Michael Roessler, graduate senator, said he and other senators provided tutoring to any students needing help in certain subjects.
He said he wanted to help students who had trouble getting tutoring through the University.
"I just figured that would be something that Student Senate could do," Roessler said. "I've gotten a significant amount of business from it."
Roessler said he tutored in math, statistics and accounting, providing him with a good
source of income from the four students he tutored.
"I charge a flat $20 per hour, but some will charge more for extra people," Rosseler said.
Adam Obley, finance committee chairman, said he was available to tutor students in biology, chemistry and English. He said so far this semester he had tutored students in biology and chemistry.
He said he did not usually charge students for his tutoring services, as long as they met him for tutoring during his Senate office hours.
Angela Rodriguez, a sophomore from Colombia, said the tutoring services provided by Senate members would be helpful to students if prices remained reasonable.
"You have to think that you are dealing with the students, and they can't all pay for those services," Rodriguez said. "I think that everybody needs help with the basic subjects like math or foreign languages or English."
Subjects offered:
Roessel said he hadn't had time to advertise his tutoring services around campus this semester. He said he would be open to tutoring a few more students.
■ Accounting
■ Biology
■ Chemistry
■ Computer Science
■ Economics
■ English
■ German
■ Math
■ Music Theory
■ Physics
Polish
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Statistics
Western Civilization
For more information,
call the Student Senate
office at 864-3710
"Besides meeting with the tutor, they really have to try and do it on their own," Roessler said. "That's the best way to get the most for the money."
Haunted house to bring terror, fun to Lawrence
By Brent Briggeman Kansan staff writer
For the second year in a row, Lawrence thrill seekers will have a chance to get their horror fix.
The Terror Haunted House will run from Friday through Monday, Oct. 29 at Holcom Recreation Center, 2700 W. 27th St. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. and remain open until midnight each night.
With a cost of $5 for adults and children, the Terror Haunted House will provide a guided trip through six or seven theme rooms, said Danielle Swain, a partner with Saturday Nite Main Event, the group sponsoring the house.
One room will feature an electrocution, and another one will feature a "crazed psycho."
Several KU students expressed interest in the haunted house.
"I haven't celebrated Halloween in a long time," said Kristen Allen, a Topeka junior. "I've always kind of wanted to go to a haunted house, but I've heard they are expensive. This one doesn't sound too bad."
Ryan Carroll, Noel, Mo., freshman, said haunted houses were part of his Halloween tradition.
"I try to go to at least one a year," Carroll said. "I didn't know that Lawrence had any options, so I'm sure I'll give it a try."
The Terror Haunted House provides a chance for Saturday Nite Main Event to connect with community youth. The organization, a partner with the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, sponsors lock-ins throughout the year for kids from fourth through eighth grades.
"We try to keep the kids involved year round," Swain said. "We used to have a costume party at Halloween, but since Lawrence didn't have any haunted houses, we thought we'd start one."
Swain said the house was aimed at a family audience, but would be fun for college students as well.
Contact Briggeman at 864-4810
MAKING THE BAND
Pomeroy band members,
accompaned by breaker dancers
perform at the Kansan Union
Ballroom. Student Union
Activities brought
Pomeroy, originally from Manhattan, to perform at the Union last night.
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