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TUESDAY,OCTOBER8,2002
News briefs
from campus and the state
CAMPUS
Lawrence woman reports attempted rape
A 22-year-old Lawrence resident reported an attempted rape early Sunday morning in central Lawrence.
The woman said she woke up while an unidentified male was trying to hold her down in bed at 2:17 a.m. Sunday in her central Lawrence residence, said Sgt. Mike Pattrick of the Lawrence Police Department.
She began to fight back, Pattrick said, and broke her finger in the struggle. The suspect then left her residence and she called 911, he said.
Lawrence police determined that the suspect broke into the bedroom from a window. Patrick said Lawrence police were continuing to investigate.
He could not comment on whether she was a KU student or where the attempted rape occurred.
This is the second attempted rape that has been reported to a Douglas County law enforcement agency since the beginning of the Fall 2002 semester. Two raps have also been reported since the beginning of the fall semester. Only one arrest has been made.
-Michelle Burhenn
Sidewalk writings accuse men of being child rapists
Black letters painted on city and campus sidewalks accuse two men of being child rapists.
At least three messages were found on sidewalks in front of campus buildings including Snow, Wescoe and Budig halls yesterday, said Lt. Schuyler Bailey of the KU Public Safety Office.
Maj. Bill Shepherd of Douglas County Sheriff's Office said officers found the same message in front of the Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St.
Sgt. Mike Pattrick of the Lawrence Police Department said a message in front of Dillons Store, 1740 Massachusetts St., was found about 7:45 a.m.
yesterday. Similar messages marked the sidewalk in front of Teller's, 746 Massachusetts St.
Patrick said investigators might look into the claims, which they generally do to determine who vandalized the sidewalks. He said they generally investigated the message.
He said yesterday's graffiti wasn't typical.
"We usually have spray painting that we characterize as tag art," Pattrick said. "But this looks like a message someone was trying to convey."
— Michelle Burhenn
STATE
Bribery charges dropped after sheriff pleads guilty
HUTCHINSON — Former Reno County Sheriff Larry Leslie and his business partners pleaded guilty yesterday to misdemeanor charges before their bribery trial began.
Leslie and two others plead guilty to two misdemeanor counts of participating in prohibited contracts. In exchange for the plea, all 21 bribery counts against them were dropped.
They face a maximum of six months in jail and a $100,000 fine. The three defendants also agreed to pay $750,000 in restitution.
The three were charged with sharing profits from MgtGp Inc.'s operation of the Reno County Jail Annex.
The state alleged MgtGp paid Leslie almost $285,000, or half the annex profits, in exchange for the sheriff's follow-up recommendation.
A civil suit filed by the Reno County Commission against the three is still pending. It seeks recovery of $570,000 in estimated MgtGp profits over its three years of operating the annex.
Stan Hill, special county counsel for the civil suit, said Monday it is "too early to tell" how the plea agreement will affect his case.
The Associated Press
NEWS AFFILIATES
KUJH-TV News
Some KU students are attending elementary school. KUJH-TV News reporter Jamie Lienemann found how they're helping kids learn to read.
Tonight at 5:30,7,9 and 11 p.m.on KUJH-TV
On KJHK, 90.7 FM, listen to Kristi Van Cleav and Jacquelyn McKinney this morning at 7,8 and 9. Then hear Jamie Lienmann and Lindsay Hook at 5 p.m.
Don't have time to read today's paper? Head to kansan.com and listen to KTalk. Hear convergence manager Meredith Carr read summaries of today's top stories.
Lindsey Gold/Kansan
Camera on KU
Whitney Ryan, candidate for secretary of the Freshman Board of Class Officers and Tulsa, Okla., freshman, helps Grayson Clymer, presidential candidate and Kansas City, Kan., freshman, apply body paint on Wescoe Beach. Yesterday, candidates encouraged freshmen to vote for class officers tomorrow and Thursday in Strong Hall from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.
ON CAMPUS — For more events, go to kucalendar.com
Ecumenical Christian Ministries
Saint Anselm Christian Ministries will present the Faith Forum: a Liberal Take on Christianity, from 8:30 to 9:30 tonight at the ECM building, 1204 Oread Ave. Contact Thad Holcomb at 843-4933.
■ KU Environs will meet at 8:30 tonight at Alcove D on the 3rd Floor in the Kansas Union. Contact Sam Lane at 812-2512.
Ziegler at 843-4732.
KU Karate Kabudo Club will practice at 7:30 tonight in the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center. Contact Hannah Reynolds at 812- 3422.
Rock Chalk Bridge Club will meet at 3 today at the Lobby in the Kansas Union. Contact Don Brennan at 550-9001 or card-notato@hotmail.com
KU Ki Aikido Club will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 tonight at Room 207 in Robinson Center. Contact Jason
Russian and East European Studies will present the Laird Bag lecture East Meets East: Reflections on the Common Psychological Vision of Mystical Islam and Mystical Christianity from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. today at Room 318 in Bailey Hall. Contact Dr. Bruce Berglund at 864-4236.
Student Alumni Association will meet at 7 tonight in the Adams Alumni Center. Contact the SAA at
864-4760
Student Union Activities will present a forum with film director John Waters at 8 tonight at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Contact the SUA at 864-7469.
University Career and Employment Services will have the Resume Doctor today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lobby in the Kansas Union, Contact UCES at 864-3624.
University Christian Fellowship will meet at 7 tonight in the Ecumenical Christian Ministries building. Contact Rick Clock at 841- 3148.
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Should the United States Participate in the International Criminal Court?
John L. Washburn
- Convener of the American Non-governmental Organizations Coalition on the International criminal Court
- Former director of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General of United Nations
- Former director of Political Affairs at the United nations
Mr. Washburn will address this topic on:
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Hey new freshmen and sophomores! Are you prepared for Spring 2003 Enrollment? When do I enroll? Which classes should I take What is an e-passport? What is a hold? Attend your required Advising Information Meeting (A.I.M.
Freshman-Sophomore Advising Center
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This week's dates and locations.
Monday, October 7
Hashinger Theatre
Oliver Hall Lobby
7p-8p
Wednesday, October 9 McCollum Hall Lobby Corbin Hall Lobby 7p-8p
Thursday, October 10 Mrs. E's Banquet Room
Tuesday, October 8
McCollium Hall Lobby
Margaret Amini
Scholarship Hall
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5:30p-6:30p
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Look for more dates and locations next week