Wednesday
October 30, 2002
Vol.113,Issue No.48
Today's weather 41° Tonight:31°
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KANSAN Superstitions play vital part to athletes' preparation p.1B
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Elli Wohlgelerner, diaspora affairs editor of the Jerusalem Post, shares his perspective on events in the Middle East and media coverage of Israel. He talked about constraints of the business and failures of its practitioners but added, "You cannot tell the press what to do, nor do I think you should." He spoke last night at a Hillel-sponsored event at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
A view from war's front
By Molly Gise mgise@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
To understand the conflict in the Middle East, students should turn off the television and hear as many opinions as they can, a journalist from the Jerusalem Post said last night. The event, held at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union, was sponsored by KU Hillel.
Time constraints of television news stories give a limited depiction of what's happening overseas, he said.
Elli Wohlgelerter, diaspora affairs editor for the Jerusalem Post, spoke to about 25 students about international media perceptions of the Middle East.
"How much can you tell in a minute and 20 seconds?" the American-born Wohlgelernter asked. "The question is, is that the story, or does it tell a very, very narrow frame of what that story might be?"
Many foreign correspondents in Israel are uninformed about the environment in which they report, Wohlgelernter said. This ignorance, especially when combined with laziness, can result in biased
"We all have biases," Wohlgelerner said. "The trick in journalism, of course, is to keep the bias out of the story."
accounts.
In coverage of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, the media are often more concerned with getting the story than getting the truth, Wohlgelernter said.
Many of the stories compare the number of Palestinian deaths against the much smaller number of Israeli deaths. This comparison is misleading to readers when it doesn't mention the number of Palestinian suicide bombers in the tally of victims, Wohlgelernter said.
"It's making a mockery of everyone," Wohlgelerent said. "It's making a mockery of the victim."
Wohlgelernter also addressed the climate after Sept. 11 and the potential war on Iraq. Protesting against the war is popular activity on university campuses nationwide, he said.
"It's cool to be against the war against Iraq,"Wohlgelerner said. "Some people don't get it. The whole world should be standing
SEE WOHLGELERNTER ON PAGE 8A
Winter Safety
Students forced to 'work in'
Exercise can be risky during winter months
by Nathan Dayani
ndayani@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Kris Keller, Seward, Neb., junior, finishes his reps on the butterfly machine in Robinson Gymnasium. Keller said last night's workout was part of an exercise routine that included running and playing flag football.
John Nowak/Kansan
As the weather continues to cool students have shifted from exercising on pavement to the comforts of hardwood floors.
Jerry Phillips, facilities director of Robinson Center, said more students had come to the center because of inclement weather.
"It's cooler, and the wetness we've had recently is not conducive to outdoor sports," he said.
Trevan McGee, Bucklin freshman, said he had moved his exercise routine indoors since the weather began to change.
change.
"As far as running goes, I've cut back because it's colder outside and I do more indoor exercise," he said.
McGee, who works out at least three times a week, said he was less prone to injury when exercising indoors because blood flows quicker in warm weather decreasing the likelihood of a muscle bulk during physical activity.
Patricia Denning, staff physician at Watkins Medical Center, said students should exercise more indoors during the winter.
"You have to consider elements like fey surfaces where you don't want to fall down and get hurt," she said.
Denning also said asthmatic students should exercise indoors because cold air could trigger bronchial spasms.
Andy Stevenson] Prairie Village senior, said he continued to jog outdoors during cold weather but took more precautions than he did during the summer
"You have to consider elements like icy surfaces where you don't want to fall down and get hurt."
Patricia Denning Watkins Medical Center staff physician
"I just avoid the brick streets, which are a lot more dangerous during cold weather," Stevenson said. "They're completely uneven, and liable to twist
up your ankle or make you slip."
In response to the influx of students and intramural competition, Phillips said the Robinson Center hours were extended during the winter. Since Oct. 1, the center is open 6 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday.
Stevenson said he also tried to go jogging at Memorial Stadium's track because he thought it was safer than the streets.
The Burge Union Fitness Center is open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.Tuesday and
FIVE-DAY FORECAST
Thursday, Oct. 31 41°/31°
Friday, Nov. 1 32°/14°
Saturday, Nov. 2 33°/27°
Sunday, Nov. 3 39°/29°
Monday, Nov. 4 55°/34°
Source: www.weather.com
Thursday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday
Wednesday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 7
p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- Edited by Nicole Rochá
Cars need cold-weather safeguards
By Michelle Burhenn
mburhenn@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
With temperatures below freezing and rain in the upcoming forecast, it's time to get cars ready for winter.
Jack Schafer, assistant supervisor at the University of Kansas' Facilities and Operations Garage, said students should check their cars to make sure they can make it through freezing weather, ice and snow.
Schafer and other mechanics at the garage worked on KU Public Safety
"Checking your car now stops you having a lot of problems down the road before it gets real cold," Schafer said.
"Checking your car now stops you having a lot of problems down the road before it gets real cold."
Jack Schafer Facilities and Operations Garage assistant supervisor
Office police cars yesterday. They put snow tires on the cars and checked the wipers.
He said University vehicles were on a regular maintenance schedule so the cars don't require a complete overhaul before winter.
Because students may not regularly check their vehicles, preparing their cars right before winter is important, he said.
The antifreeze should good to 40 degrees below zero and the tread on the tires should be at least 3/32 inch.
Schafer said students can usually check the tread by looking at it.
"Take a penny and put it down in the tread," he said. "If the tread is shorter than Lincoln's head, the tires need to be replaced."
hoses for leakages
Students should also make sure the heaters and defrosters are working and check the radiator and fan belts. Schafer said student should look at the condition of the belts and look at the
Other tips include changing oil, changing the oil filter and checking to make sure all the lights are working, he said.
Bailey suggested keeping a flashlight, blanket, road signals, a cell phone charger, a small tool set and jumper cables in the trunk. He also said it is important to keep a supply nonperishable food in the car in case it's stranded.
Lt. Schuyler Bailey of KU Public Safety Office said that what students keep in their trunks may be just as important as the car itself.
— Edited by Adam Pracht
Justice keeps campus visit low-key
By Aaron Passman
apassman@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
On the bench of the Supreme Court, Justice Clarence Thomas is formal and businesslike, but during his visit to the University of Kansas Law School yesterday and Monday. Thomas was relaxed and approachable, spending much of his time just talking with students, faculty and alumni.
Sandy Patti, assistant to Law School Dean Stephen McAllister, said Justice Thomas was on campus as an informal way to visit classes and meet one-on-one with law students. Patti said Dean McAllister had met Justice
"It's really good to come out and talk to the citizens of our country studying law." Thomas said.
Thomas
Thomas by working for him as a law clerk in 1991.
Law school administrators downplayed Justice Thomas' appearance on campus not only for safety issues, but also because he did not give any formal presentations or lectures, said Jennifer Winkler, event planner and publication assistant for the KU Law School.
Thomas held two question-andanswer sessions with law school students, faculty and alumni yesterday. McAllister introduced Thomas, saying he had set the standard for visitors to the school.
Thomas said campus visits refreshed him.
Thomas devoted most of his speech at 3:30 p.m.yesterday answering questions from the nearly 200 people at 104 Green Hall, concerning minorities, faith,the dynamics of the court and the importance of the presidency.
Throughout his speech, Thomas stressed the importance of understanding different points of view and of having humility.
"We can't discuss any important issue unless we understand different points of view."Thomas said.
Before visiting classes on Monday morning, Thomas mingled with some law school students, Sarah Geolas, third-year Shawnee law student, said. Thomas spent much of his time at the meet-and-greet asking students about themselves. Geola said he answered some of her questions about the Supreme Court and the insanity defense.
"He wanted to talk to us informally, as
SEE THOMAS ON PAGE 8A