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MONDAY,OCTOBER 21,2002
Leaving lawns alone
By Justin Henning
jhenning@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
It's not uncommon for students to just 'leaf' their yards alone this time of year.
As the weather gets cooler, trees begin to turn colors and drop their leaves. This prompts James Smith, Shawnee junior, to do nothing more than let nature take its course.
"I don't own a rake and I can think of lots of other things to do with my afternoon than rake my yard," he said.
Ron Baker, of Willowridge Landscape Co., said this handsoff approach could be detrimental to a lawn.
"Leaves cover the grass and
can cause it to die
due to lack of sunlight," he said.
"Mulching them up with grass as compost would be a good idea."
But there always seems to be better things to do than rake leaves. With fall break just ending, students have even less time to tend to their yard. That's why Sue Carson, co-owner of Doc's Mowing Service, said several easier alternatives existed to raking and bagging leaves.
"Just rake them into a corner of the yard or under a tree or bush," she said. "Or, if you have a mower, use that to chop up the leaves each week then rake them up against the fence to prevent weeds."
She added that leaves should not be raked up against the house. This encourages termites, carpenter ants and rodents to infest the home.
Lindsey Hancock, Abilene sophomore, said that although she didn't own a rake, she would enjoy raking leaves on a nice fall day.
a bad chore," she said. "It smells nice and it beats
"It just doesn't seem like such
doing dishes or cleaning the bathroom."
Carson said that either raking or not was fine by her, as long as the leaves weren't smothering the grass. She had heard of people doing any number of things to their lawn.
"It's pretty hard to kill living plants in Kansas," she said. "It's nature. Nature will eventually break down the leaves."
This seemed like the logical option for Smith, who said he and his roommates hardly thought about the yard.
"I have homework and a job," he said. "I'm just going to let nature take its course and see how it looks in the spring."
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them," Dunavin said.
The chapel plays an important role to students who need a place to be alone, said Holcomb.
"The university culture is so busy, so hurried, so competitive." Holcomb said.
Danforth provides a quiet place for students who are trying to make sense of themselves and the world, he said.
"There needs to be time to withdraw, to think, to reflect," Holcomb said. "At times you can slip off and do that."
Reservation forms to rent the chapel are available at the Student Organizations and Leadership Development Center, 400 Kansas Union. For more information, call 864-4861.
A student spends time in quiet prayer inside Danforth chapel. The chapel is located at the corner of Javhawk Boulevard, and 14th Street.
— Edited by Jessica Hood
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he said, responding to questions about his "4 in the Core" plan and teacher shortages. "We need to determine 'suitable' and fund it 100 percent at the state level."
He also responded to campaign ads running on TV, emphasizing the importance of researching all candidates in an election.
Some students at the event came from Manhattan to hear Shallenburger speak, and most people at the event were pleased
that the candidate had taken the time to speak to students.
"It really shows that he wants to listen to student voices," said Erin Blocher, KU College Republicans chairwoman. Blocher, Colorado Springs, Colo., senior, said she was glad to hear Shallenburger's platform "from the horse's mouth."
Kansas State University College Republican Angie Schertz said her group came because they were interested in hearing what the candidate had to say.
"We're trying to figure out how we can support the campaigns in Manhattan," said Schertz, Monument senior.
Robin Anderson, KU Young Democrats President, was part of a group of about 15 Democrats protesting outside the event. Many of the protesters, including Anderson, later entered the auditorium to hear Shallenburger's speech.
"In particular, I really want some clarification on his education plan," said Anderson, Topeka senior.
Throughout the evening, which also included a speech by Scott Stewart, national chairman of the College Republicans. Shallenburger emphasized the importance of planning.
"You have to plan your work and work your plan," he said.
Shallenburger said he intended to crisscross the state again before election day. He said he remained confident in his plan to become governor.
"We've got a ways to go yet," Shallenburger said. "An election tomorrow would not be good for Tim Shallenburger — we've planned for November fifth."
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people in East Asia, or the Asian equivalent of "Joe Smith,"" Johnson said.
He said the class usually had high enrollment numbers, with 270 students this semester.
"I'm sure most are taking it to fulfill a requirement," Johnson said. "But they are generally very enthusiastic once in the class."
Lauren Cason, Overland Park sophomore, said that she took the class to fulfill a non-Western culture requirement.
"It gives you a different perspective on life, instead of the Western perspective we usually learn about," Cason said.
"I think it's a really eyeopening for lots of students."
Shannon Ryan
Salina graduate student and class TA
Shannon Ryan, Salina graduate student in anthropology, is a teaching assistant for Johnson's class.
"I think it's really eye-opening for lots of students," she said.
— Edited by Ryan Malashock
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