8A • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
NEWS
TUESDAY,OCTOBER 15,2002
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Davis said a previous bidder was considering moving one of the houses to a separate lot, but because of time and money constraints the deal didn't work out.
"The idea wasn't intended to hassle the University," Davis said. "The person had been interested before, but the University had been willing to pay double." A future compromise
Bretz said the University would
"If that's what they're suggesting, then I say hooray for them," she said. "I would be pleased that they're willing to include the neighborhood. I think it would be a nice start to establish better relations between us."
work closely with both the Oread Neighborhood Association and the Lawrence Preservation Alliance to plan the design of the new scholarship halls, but Davis said she wasn't sure on the details.
David Roby, president of the All Scholarship Hall Council and Topeka senior, said scholarship hall residents had been split during the controversy. Regardless of the dispute, Roby said he hope that in the future, KU would reach a better compromise with the community.
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Davis said although the demolition finalized the association's battle, she hoped to end the battle with the University.
ventative measures a few years ago that consisted of admitting students one by one on test days. He gives one test copy and requires students to return it and the Scantron answer sheets before departure. According to University policies, professors decide if students can keep the tests, said Richard Givens, vice provost of scholarly support.
tions say that they understand the professors' viewpoint but also that test files are useful, and they only have copies of tests that teachers allow students to retain.
"I believe we can work together," Davis said. "I believe it's in the community's interest and KU's interest."
Students in living organiza-
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Dailey said making the tests available to future students pre-
"I understand the reasoning; they don't want students to gain an unfair advantage over other students," said Jackie Ahillen, scholarship chairwoman for Kappa Alpha Theta and St. Louis senior. "But the test files are a major resource, and I encourage people to copy the tests."
Study habits, use of free time and extracurricular interests are important areas for roommates to have similarities in, Crandall
said.
Stacey Garza, Overland Park sophomore, said she still had frequent contact with her roommate from last year. But she said her situation was different than other random roommates.
"I moved in at semester, and
ture is in session. She represents the Democratic point-of-view, in opposition to Republican James Barnett's column "Legislative Pulse."
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Tim Richardson, online reporter for the Capital-Journal, said Legislature columns were a
"Iview it as a public service," she said. "It's my job to represent the House Caucus point-of-view."
Ruff does not get paid for her column and said she wouldn't have it any other way.
To fully prevent students from using tests, professors would have to revise class structure every semester and always give different copies of a test, he said.
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big asset for the Web site.
"I think the most effective way is to appeal to their integrity," Dailey said.
"It gives people an insider's look at the issues lawmakers are dealing with on a daily basis, as well as stuff that maybe doesn't always make the front page," Richardson said.
Richardson said that because Topeka did not have a lot of big draws other than its capitol status, the Web site tried to play that up.
sented a double-edged sword. He said that, foremost, it was a breach of honesty, but he realized students did learn the information when they studied the answers.
"We go all out when it comes to Kansas Legislature," he said.
Ruff is running for re-election and said she was deciding what she would do after graduation in May.
"I have a great love of Kansas
she was there the semester before," Garza said. But, she said the relationship still worked out. She said not knowing her roommate beforehand offered great benefits to her.
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history, so I'm trying to decide between getting my masters in Kansas history or going to law school," she said.
In the meantime, Ruff is just like any other student. She is stressing over school and is trying to stay organized.
"I've got two midterms coming up, so I'm tearing my hair out over that," she said.
Ruff and her husband Gregory, an officer in the Leavenworth Police Dept., married in 1971. They have a 29-year-old son, Bobby.
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