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September 5,2002
Vol.113. Issue No.12
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Oread houses to fall
Graves' decision means more room for scholarship halls
By Justin Henning
Kansan staff writer
Gov. Bill Graves announced yesterday The University of Kansas could demolish three houses in the 1300 block of Ohio Street to make room for scholarship halls.
"After considering all relevant factors.
I hereby determine that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the University of Kansas' proposal to raze the structures," Graves said in a Sept. 3 letter to the State Historic Preservation Society.
A public hearing was held Aug.20 to gather information for Graves to make the final decision on the fate of the houses, located at 1323,1329 and 1333 Ohio St. The hearing was the last in a series of public debates and rulings which wavered over the future of the houses.
The governor's decision overturned the ruling made in March by Ramon Powers, then the historic preservation officer of the Kansas State Historical Society. Powers said the houses should be preserved because of their close proximity to the Usher House, 1425 Tennessee St., which is on the National Register of Historic Places and home to Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
"We're in favor of the ruling," said Matt Hubbard, Beta Theta Pi president
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Three houses on Ohio Street will be torn down to make room for scholarship halls. Yesterday the governor overturned the March ruling protecting the houses.
Ringing of the bells
Elizabeth Berghout performs the KU Alma Mater on the carillon in the Campanile. Last night was the first time that Berghout had performed in the memorial this year
Fraternity members wait to return home
By Michelle Burhenn Kansan staff writer
About 75 members of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity moved out of their house Sunday after a fire caused water damage
in the house's sleeping area.
Benjamin Williams, fraternity pledge educator and Leawood junior, said members were waiting until the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical fire marshal determined that
the house at 1425 Tennessee St. is safe.
the house "No one is able to sleep in the house right now," Williams said. "We have guys all over town."
guy an over aver Matt Hubbard, fraternity president and Leawood senior, said the sprinkler
system's sprinkler heads popped off when the water was released.
The water flooded a new addition to the building, causing most of the esti-
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Senate stance wavers
By Caleb Nothwehr
Kansan staff writer
First it passed, then it failed.
In a 20 to 19 revote, members of Student Senate's finance committee voted last night against using student funds to advertise University blood drives in The University Daily Kansan. The bill had initially passed — minutes before — in a 19 to 18 vote.
If the bill had passed, Senate would have spent $1,512 on 10 quarter-page advertisements in the Kansan.
advertisements in the newspaper Committee members opposed to the bill said the blood drives discriminated against gay men because of a question on the eligibility form.
According to the National Red Cross Web site a male who has had sex with another male, even once since 1977, is not eligible to donate blood.
After the initial presentation and discussion of the bill, Kit Brauer, holdover senator and Denver junior, made a motion that the bill and the KU Blood Drive committee were out of order because they violated the University's non-discrimination policy.
"This group does not provide equal opportunity to all KU students." Brauer said. "We simply can't fund them."
Brauer's motion failed and the bill went to a committee vote where it initially passed.
David Marker, finance committee member and Leawood sophomore, then made a motion to reconsider the vote. His motion was upheld and the bill was
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Prescription prices vary; shopping around saves money
By Erin Beatty
Kansan staff writer
Drug prices depend on manufacturer
On top of books, bills, groceries and rent, some students have the added costs of prescription medicine to worry about.
Commonly prescribed prescription medicines include oral contraceptives, anti-depressants, antihistamine/decongestants and antibiotics, said Cathy Thrasher, chief pharmacist at Watkins Memorial Health Center.
Memorial Fund
Carol Tracy, Lawrence graduate student,
did not shop around for the best
prices for prescription medicines. Tracy,
who takes multiple prescription medicines, never thought to check anywhere other than Watkins—until she found out she wasn't getting the best price.
For the most part, Watkins has the best prices in Lawrence for students, but not necessarily for all drugs. Pharmacists advise consumers to call and check prices, especially when looking for a generic brand.
wash getting the gel on Tracy found 50 capsules of fluoxetine a generic Prozac, for $16.50 at Jayhawk Pharmacy, 3510 Clinton Parkway. Tracy was paying $19.50 at Watkins.
There are usually five to 10 manufacturers of each generic drug, so it's important to look for the best price, said pharmacist Anne McDonald of Hen House pharmacy in Kansas City, Mo.
"Prices depend on what kind of contracts pharmacies have with their suppliers..."
Anne McDonald Hen House pharmacy
"Prices depend on what kind of contracts pharmacies have with their suppliers, as well as which manufacturer the supplier is currently buying drugs from." McDonald said.
McDonald named Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Barr Laboratories and Mylan Laboratories as three major manufacturers of generic drugs. Prices for generic drugs can vary by $50 depending on which manufacturer a pharmacy buys
from.
In Lawrence, the drug fluoxetine is cheapest at Jayhawk Pharmacy for $16.50,
while it costs $89.90 at Medicine Shoppe.
Jim Reinert, Medicine Shoppe pharmacist, said its prices for some drugs are
higher because it is a smaller pharmacy.
higher because it is a better pharmacie Thrasher said the difference in price between Watkins and other pharmacies is that Watkins is nonprofit and funded by student health fees. She said Watkins tries to keep prices lower than retail pharmacies if possible.
pharmacies it possesses.
For a listing of commonly prescribed medicines and their prices at pharmacies in Lawrence, go to www.kansan.com.
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Contact Beatty at ebeatty@kansan.com. This story was edited by Erin Ohm.
Generic prescription costs
fluoxetine
(antidepressant)
cophalexin
(antibiotic)
Dillons $18.09 $20.49
Hy-Vee $26.98 $24.45
K-Mart $45.99 $18.59
Medicine Shoppe
Medicine Shoppe
$89.90 $10.20
Orchards $74.54 $21.32
Round Corner
$19.77 $25.88
Walgreens $72.49 $23.39
Watkins $19.50 $11.95
Pharmacies that would not give prices: Byrne's, Jayhawk, King, Medical Arts, Target
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