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THURSDAY
OCTOBER11,2001
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ISSUE 34 VOLUME 112
Fall break vacationers more wary about flying
By Brent Briggeman Kansan staff writer
When Sheryne Mitchell and Nicola Gray planned their fall break vacations five weeks ago, they had no way of anticipating the world-altering events that would follow.
Mitchell and Gray, both junior foreign exchange students from Scotland, planned to use the two-day break from class to visit Chicago. A week after buying the tickets, they watched the news as four commercial planes were hijacked and crashed in the worst terrorist strike in U.S. history.
"We weren't sure if we still wanted to go after that," Mitchell said. "But we decided we'd go ahead and go anyway."
Their confidence again wavered last weekend when American and British forces began a counter-strike against Afghanistan.
Finally, Mitchell said she had to take a stand.
"I've been flying most of my life, since I was like 8 years old," she said. "So there's no way I'm not getting on a plane."
Besides, Gray added, the increased security would probably make flying safer than it was before Sept.11.
Apparently, Gray and Mitchell are exceptions to the rule.
Beverly Falley, owner of Lawrence Travel Center, 1601 W.23rd St., said most University of Kansas students were avoiding flying.
"A lot of people are canceling trips," Falley said. "We've seen a lot of business trips canceled and students haven't been flying like normal."
Falley said domestic airline ticket prices have plummeted since the attacks. She cited a particular flight to Orlando, which dropped to $135 when it had been as much as $300 before.
Rebounding prices will cost Roarke Gordon a flight to Arizona.
Generally, Falley said, ticket prices have been reduced by nearly 50 percent. She said most prices were beginning to rebound, though the number of available flights were still down.
When he looked again, the cost had shot up to $320. Now he's planning a road trip.
Gordon, Wichita junior, almost purchased a $110 ticket from Kansas City to Phoenix, but held off for fear the flight would be empty and canceled.
For students who do choose to fly, they can expect continued heightened security.
American Airlines suggests travelers arrive at the airport two hours early for domestic flights and three hours in advance for international flights.
The airline said curbside check-ins have resumed at most airports. Kansas City International Airport officials could not be reached for comment.
Nicola Gray, the foreign exchange student, said she would contact KCI the day before her flight for any last-minute instructions. Aside from the details, she said she was ready to take to the skies.
"I've never been to Chicago and part of the exchange program is to see the country." Gray said. "I'll be a little nervous, I'm sure, but I'm still excited about the trip."
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Players plead not guilty
Judge approves Duncan, Kinsey lawyers' request for delayed trial date at hearing yesterday
By Courtney Craigmile Kansan staff writer
Lawyers for Mario Kinsey and Reggie Duncan entered a plea of not guilty yesterday. The two football players did not appear at the hearing, which was scheduled to be their first appearance to face charges of theft and criminal use of a financial card.
Lawyers representing the football players appeared before Judge Peggy Kittel at 3 p.m. Kittel granted permission for
the men's lawyers to accept the charges on behalf of the men.
Sherri Loveland, representing Kinsey entered not guilty pleas on one count of theft and two counts of criminal use of a financial card.
Ron Schneider, representing Duncan entered not guilty pleas on one count of theft and one count of criminal use of a financial card.
It was uncertain who had hired the lawyers to represent Kinsey and Duncan
Both attorneys asked for a continuance, which was granted.
Schneider said they needed time to get the reports and apply for diversion.
Kittel originally scheduled the trial date for Monday, Oct. 29, but postponed it to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19. Schneider said if the prosecutor wouldn't grant diversion before then, then the trial would go ahead as scheduled.
Normally, the regular football season would have ended by Monday, Nov. 19, but the 2001 season was extended to Saturday, Nov. 24 due to the Sept. 11 attacks. Kansas rescheduled the Wyoming game at Memorial Stadium for Nov. 24.
Both players are scheduled to appear at the same time because of the relationship of the cases.
They are also required to go to jail to be booked. Kittel set each player's bond at $500. She also said that Kinsey and Duncan were not allowed to have any contact with the victim or witnesses.
Doug Vance, sports information director,
did not return phone calls on the matter.
Coach Terry Allen said yesterday's events were unfortunate, but the team was focusing on its next game against Oklahoma.
On June 12, Lindsay Douglas, Chesterfield, Mo., senior, had her purse stolen outside Bailey Hall. She filed a police report and called to cancel her credit cards. When she canceled her cards, she was told a pizza and gasoline had been purchased with her card. Douglas was able to trace the pizza to a room in Jayhawker Towers, the room that Kinsey and Duncan share.
On Sept. 11, Douglas filed charges against Kinsey and Duncan with District Attorney Christine Kenney.
Drag show draws in big crowd
— Brent Briggeman contributed to this article.
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Queers and Allies event kicks off the beginning of National Coming Out day
By J. R. Mendoza Kansan staff writer
Dancing to "Lollipop" by Aqua, C.J. Snow and John Roth, co-directors of Queers and Allies pumped up the crowd at Tremors Night Club last night during the Amateur Drag Show by dancing and handing out lollipops.
Five participants performed for more than 100 people at Tremors, 729 New Hampshire St. The event was sponsored by Queers and Allies. Tips earned by the performers went to the organization.
carsley in laurence freshman and show co-host, said Snow, Lawrence freshman and show co-host, said National Coming Out Day, which is today, was a celebration of different gender expression and identities.
"We want them to know that they have a community when they do come out." Snow said.
my they when they Roth, show co-host who performed as Lucy Lollipop, said Coming Out Week celebrated diversity and knowing one's self.
and knowing the one. "I think a person has to be very comfortable with their sexuality to dress up as the opposite sex," said Roth, Honolulu, Hawaii, junior. "It's about knowing who you are and respecting others."
Justin Mills, Lansing graduate student and student body president served as one of the judges along with Barbara Ballard, associate vice chancellor; Buck Rowland, Queer Radio host; and Jessica Bankston, San Angelo, Texas, senior, and holdover student senator
Contestants were judged on accuracy, presence, style and choreography. The contest was based on a 10 point system, with 10 being the highest score.
10 point system. With the help of Emily Stintzit, Overland Park junior, said she attended the event to support her roommate who performed.
performed. "He makes a fabulous woman," Stintzi said. "I thought the participants did a good job considering it was their first time."
Jessica Hurtado, Kansas City, Kan., junior, said she also attended to support her roommate who performed. She said she enjoyed the show.
Snow said Queers and Allies was also sponsoring the showing of "The Brandon Teenna Story" at 7:30 tonight at the Sunflower Room in the Burge Union. He said it was a documentary about the experiences of Teena, who was transgender.
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Queers and Allies co-director John Roth, Honolulu, Hawaii, junior, (left) and Curtis Dixon, Kansas City, Kan., junior and event coordinator, joke around before the start of last night's amateur drag show. The event, which took place at Tremors, 729 New Hampshire St., was part of National Coming Out Day.
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Some apartments seeing increase in vacancies
By Jeremy Clarkson Kansan staff writer
Students who are in search of a place to live in Lawrence this year might find they have many options.
Sarah Weih, leasing consultant for First Management Apartments, 2001 W. Sixth St., said that many of the 20 apartment complexes the company owns in Lawrence had vacancies. She said part of the reason for increased vacancies was due to a drop in enrollment at the University of Kansas.
Four apartment complexes discussed their occupancy levels.
"We have noticed a lot of complexes still have a lot of vacant units that don't normally have vacant units," she said.
Weith said the drop in enrollment had affected the occupancy because in previous years their complexes were completely occupied.
"We are offering specials on apartments to accommodate it, but we are hoping next year to have more students," Weih said of the increase of vacancy.
Matthew Moiolan, Leavenworth senior, said he had no problem finding a
Enrollment was at 25,920 last year.
This year, enrollment is at 25,782.
place to live. Moilanen said he would consider a special on an apartment, provided he had a way to get to campus.
Deborah Jolly, manager for Peppertree Apartments, 3100 W. 22nd St., said there had been a decrease in student occupancy this year. However, Jolly said that the decrease was due to the amount of new apartment complexes.
"It's not affecting just apartments, but house rentals, too," she said.
Jolly said she did not know of any apartment complex in Lawrence that was full.
Some apartment complexes have not
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been affected by the increase in vacancy. Jenny Johnson, assistant manager of Colony Woods Apartments, 1301 W.24th St., said 85 to 90 percent of residents were KU students. Johnson said there wasn't a problem filling apartments.
"We have one vacant apartment, but it won't take any time to fill it up," Johnson said.
Brooke Myers, general manager for Trailridge Apartments, 2500 W. Sixth St., said the complex was unaffected by the drop in enrollment.
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