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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOL.102.NO.73
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1992
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KU student is Rhodes Scholar
Lawrence woman ends University's 10-year drought
By Delin Cormeny
Kansan staffwriter
Pam McEwlee's parents have more than one reason to be happy about their daughter winning the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.
"They don't have to pay for graduate school," the Lawrence senior said, while laughing.
McEIwee found out this weekend that she became the first KU woman and the first KU student in 10 years to win a Rhodes Scholarship, which will
pay for a two-year stint at Oxford University in England.
"It's just incredible," she said. "I'm incredibly excited."
She is one of 32 recipients chosen from among 100 national semi-finalists, which were chosen from among countless regional and state finalists.
"You've got to have a very clear sense of what you want to study," she said, "My interest is in developing countries and biology."
But McElwee considered luck to be an element.
"I'm not the best student to pass through in the past 10 years," she said. "It was just the right time."
The 21-year-old said she will graduate from KU in December with a bachelor's degree in political science and
environmental studies. At Oxford, she plans to complete a one-yearmaster's degree program in forestry.
"I need to find something to do for another year," she said, because the scholarship will pay for two years of study. "I may study geography or biology. I'll just have to wait and see."
She said her goal was to work for a United Nations agency or an international development agency, possibly in Kenya, as an environmentalist.
McEllwee has finished her course work for her degrees and is a research assistant to Vice President-elect Al Gore's environmental policy adviser in Washington.
She said that although she was pleased about winning the scholarship, she was also a bit nervous about
living up to the title of Rhodes Scholar.
"Obviously, I always put pressure on myself to do well," she said. "And now I have to prove that I deserve this scholarship, so it's going to be hard."
McEllene's mother, Margery McElwee, said Pam was simply continuing a family tradition by studying science. Both parents are scientists.
Margery McElwee teaches chemistry, math and physics at Eudora High School, and Carl McElwee is a professor of geophysics at KU.
"I'm overwhelmed she won," Margery McEwee said. "I'm still in a state of shock."
The Rhodes Scholarships are awarded annually in honor of Cecil Rhodes, a South African statesman.
Buying a gift for dad is not always easy
Our manas is almost here. You've got all the names crossed off your list but one. Dad. He's the hardest to buy for. So what will you get him this year? A tie. Again?
Maybe not. Here are some ideas that may help you get nast that buver's block.
in Overland Park
Clothes still are the most popular gift for fathers. Sweaters and suits are always a safe bet. Turtle necks and mock turtle necks are also popular because of their versatility. Retailers advise, however, that you keep a couple of things in mind when choosing an outfit for dad.
"Know the father's colors. Know what he has, what you would like to see him wear, and what colors and patterns look best on him," says Don Purkapile, manager of J.P. Todd men's wear store in Oak Park Mall
Cam Wingers, manager of the K.G. Men's Store in Oak Park Mall, offers another tip that can help preserve a student's budget: "Don't necessarily shop the brand names, because alot of imports are of the same quality and are at a lot better price."
If you're looking for something less formal, athletic apparel is an excellent alternative.
"Logo jackets and Chiefs sweat shirts, jackets and sweats are very popular with men," says Connie Ellenberger, men's department buyer for J.C. Penney. Jackets run about $60, while sweat shirts and pants cost about $30 each.
Warm-up suits and tennis shoes are also popular according to Dennis Carnathan, manager of Herman's World of Sports in Overland Park. If you can afford it, fitness machines like stair steppers or tread mills are the way to go. For those with a less generous budget, items like duffel bags, workout videos and sports accessories make good gift ideas.
For sporting dads who love to play golf, this year's hottest sport for merchandising, there is a long list of ideas. There are the basics: equipment like clubs, balls, teas bags or practice putting greens. Or, you can buy novelty gifts like mugs, T-shirts, posters, pictures and more.
If your father opts for more rugged outdoor activities like hiking or camping, you might consider binoculars, backpacks, fishing gear, tents, sleeping bags or camping equipment.
If your father is more of a computer whiz, consider buying him some computer software, like video football or a strategy game. According to Overland Park Babbages manager Jim Koch, budgeting and financial programs as well as software to supplement
programs dad already has, are popular items.
However, Koch advises shoppers to know the type of computer dad has and the programs he is interested in.
for the unusual or individual tastes, consider gifts like kiwi shoe polishing kits, men's jewelry boxes, chess sets, miniature slot machines or classic car telephones. The down side is, however, that some of these gifts can be expensive.
If none of these ideas still seem to fit, consider going back to the basics: power tools. Drill presses, cordless drills, electric sanders and saws are always popular gifts.
"Anything with a motor they seem to like," said Susan Beohnke, manager of the Shawnee Westlake hardware.
If you still don't have an idea, fall back on traditional items like collage, watches, wallets and belts. Or, if all else fails, buy the tie.
Avoid buying boring baubles for holiday gifts
By Jason Hyman Special to the Kansan
"Funny thing," Flom says, "I don't even like to fish."
Jon Flom, St. Louis senior, was given a fishing rod for the holidays last year.
Erick Bryant, Lawrence junior, received a toy plastic horse carriage from his grandma. It was not at the top of Bryant's list.
Flom and Bryant are like a lot of people who receive unwanted gifts for the holidays,
One way a gift giver can avoid purchasing those lacktuer presents is to look through the hundreds of catalogs that department
stores and companies put out. These catalogs have Christmas gift ideas ranging from radar detectors to yachts.
Neiman Marcus, which puts out its catalog as early as Sept. 1, comes up with one truly unique gift each year. This year, the unique gift from Neiman Marcus is a his and her Harley Davidson motorcycle with a sidecar for about $30,000.
$149,000. This year, such things as an authentic Sioux Indian tee-pee appears in the catalog. This is expensive, but it shows that the buyer can be creative as well as original.
Even so, there are other stores that cater to people who can't afford those high-ticket items or who don't want to spend an absurd amount of money.
"It's likely you can't afford this, but the point is to think original," said Casandra Mesh, assistant to the director of media relations for the Dallas-based store department. Neiman Marcus started its catalog in 1960. At that time, the hias and her gift of the year was a 7-foot Beachacra airplane for
The Starpier Image, for example, has a cat-ter for unique gift ideas that are more advanced.
So with a bit of imagination this year, you can get away from giving dad that tie and argyle-sock combination, or giving mom one more plant or given them both that huge tub of multi-flavored popcorn. Be original, and be on the look-out for the unique gift.
that make it feel like you're walking on water are just a few not-so-expensive items that
Brad Schiffman, a spokesman for the Sharpe Image in Kansas City, says, "Alarm clocks that also make ocean sounds, dual-deck VCR's and gel insoles for your shoes
Speaking of unique, Mishaum Leeper of Lawrence got the surprise of her life one Christmas. She received a dirty diaper from her boyfriend. However, once Leeper looked inside the matter, she found a sapphire diamond ring.
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