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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOL.102,NO.2
（USPS 650-640）
MONDAY, AUGUST 24. 1992
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Andrew to carve swath through Florida
The Associated Press
MIAMI — Hurricane Andrew surged relentlessly toward southern Florida yesterday, and forecasters warned it would be the most powerful storm to hit the United States in decades. More than 1 million residents were told to flee.
The hurricane ripped into the Bahamas yesterday with 120 mph winds, heavy rain and surging tide. The outlying eastern islands of Abaco and Eleuthera were hit first. There were four reported deaths.
At 1 a.m. the center of the hurricane was about 60 miles east of Miami,
near 25.4 north latitude and 79.3 west longitude.
Florida Gov. Lawton Chiles issued a state of emergency and activated National Guard forces as Andrew grew to a Category 4 storm, the same as Hurricane Hugo in 1989, with winds of 150 mph.
"It's on a dead course for South Florida. Hoped I would never experience this," said Bob Sheets, director of the National Hurricane Center in suburban Coral Gables. "We've not seen anything like this in the past few decades."
Only two known Category 5 hurricanes have hit the United States: Hurricane Camille, which devastated the Mississippi coast in 1960, killing 256 people, and the 1935 Labor Day hurricane that hit the Florida Keys and killed 405 people.
The governor's emergency declaration allowed the mandatory evacuation of more than 1 million people and thousands of vehicles from emergency state agencies on alert.
Forecasters expected it to reach Category 5—the worst category with
damage as it swept through the Caribbean and into the Carolinas, electrified an already tense atmosphere in the densely populated strip
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winds topping 155 mph — as it crossed the Gulf Stream to Florida.
Residents rushed to secure their homes, hammering up makeshift plywood shutters if they did not have hurricane awnings, moving boats out the Miami River or pulling them out of the water.
Warnings that Andrew could be stronger than Hurricane Hugo, which left 85 people dead and $5.9 billion in
Panic buying hit grocery and home-supply stores, money machines were emptied and motorists lined up for gas and headed inland.
Hurricane Andrew
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Fee payment system hits snags
Unexpected lines greet financial aid recipients
K.C. offers variety of attractions
The places to be when you are under 21 or short on cash
By Kim Claxton
By Kim Claxton Special to the Kansan
Wet or Dry?
All dressed up, nowhere to GO AND under 21? Is cash flow a problem? Kansas City offers value-conscious entertainment for students under 21.
Worlds of Fun Amusement Park and adjacent Oceans of Fun Aquatic Park give Kansas City one of the Midwest's premier theme park attractions.
Just north of the Missouri River on Interstate 435, the two have more than 140 rides, shows and attractions on 230 acres. The parks will be connected for the first time this year by a walkway that is part of a $4 million improvement package. It includes a new ride, the Monson, which is described as a "soaker." A20-passenger boat plunges down a 50-foot waterfall into a 425,000-gallon lake, creating a 40-foot wave.
Another ride, a wooden roller coaster called the Timber Wool, was ranked the best in the world for 1991 by Inside Track magazine readers.
Don't miss Oceans of Fun's newest attraction, a 20,000 square-foot "superpool" called Coconut Cove.
Upcoming special events at Worlds of Fun include BIG THRILL, a tribute to the movie.
and fun of the '50s, '60s and '70s. It begins in September and is followed in October by the park's annual OKTOBERFEST celebration. Single-day, two-park passes cost about 1. Promotional discounts are plentiful during more information. Call (810)434-4544 for more.
A City of Festivals
The annual Spirit Festival takes place at Penn Valley Park over Labor Day weekend, September 3-6. Admission will be $2 before 6 p.m. and $3 in the evenings.
Admission for greyhound racing ranges from $1 to $5.
The festival is a benefit for the Kansas City Art Institute. Arts and crafts—including such ancient skills as weaving, tatting, and pottery—are taught and performed. Knights jostle to please the festival king and queen; street entertainers pour on the "mladies" and "forsooths" for visitors, and foods such as turkey drumsticks and Scotch eggs are plentiful.
Festival goers will find games, music, carnival rides and cultural displays. Fireworks cap each night.
The Renaissance Festival, a re-creation of a 16th-century village celebrating the harvest, runs for seven weekends beginning Labor Day. All festivals take place near the Agricultural Hall of Fame in nearby Bonner Springs.
What started as a Hereford cattle show in 1899, the American Royal Livestock, Horse Show and Rodeo, now attracts competitors from around the nation to take part in one of Kansas City's most famous traditions. This
The Royal Treatment
Discounted admission tickets are available, so stay alert to festival publicity.
The horse race season, which begins Aug. 14 and runs through Nov. 1, includes races for thoroughbreds and quarter horses. Admission for horses is $2 to $5, with the track closed Tuesdays and Mondays after September. Betting is reserved for those over 18.
Greyhound racing begins January 1 and runs through Aug. 10; it resumes Nov. 4, ending Dec. 31. There is no racing on Tuesdays. Post time is 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Evening post time is 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
For those fans wanting to bet on a good time, admission to the nation's only side-by-side horse and dog racing track, The Woodlands, costs as little as $1 or $2, depending on whether dogs or horses are running. At 9:08 and Leavenworth Road off Interstate 435 in Kansas City, driving time is about 40 minutes.
year the Royal runs November 4-22 at the Royal Complex, which includes Kemper Arena.
The American Royal Barbecue, fast becoming a national competition, will be held October 1.3, and the annual parade will go through Downtown November 7.
For more information call (913)299-9797
The new American Royal Arena will feature a Visitors Center to be open year round. Visitors can view a 20-minute film on the history of agrribusiness and the Royal, and their roles in Kansas City's history. Opening is scheduled for November 1992.
And Thev're Off!
By Hilary Wilcox Special to the Kansan
Take refuge. Visit 39th Street in Kansas City. Near State Line Road, 39th Street is home to stores and restaurants with personality. It dotted with places like Jimmy's Jigger that cater to those searching for the unique and unusual. Jimmy's Jigger is a popular hangout for KU Med students; D'Bronx is a New York-style deli where everything is made fresh daily; Charlie's is a new restaurant that features live jazz every night after 10.
Most 39th-Street boutiques and restaurants are locally owned. The signs on the doors state "Welcome," not "79
Community rich in culture provides culinary treats
You're a new student at the University of Kansas, and you're looking for something a little different for your dining and shopping needs. With all the fast food restaurants, a change is welcome.
Maybe you are just tired of the warehouse-style shopping meccas that have everything from cosmetics to lawn mowers. Or maybe it's that kid with the attitude who asks you, "Would you like a burger and fries with your drink?" Or perhaps your idea of atmosphere isn't fluorescent lights, fake oak tables and a playground.
By Jennifer Schwab Special to the Kansan
Continued, Page 10.
Southwest Boulevard is the place for a Mexican dining adventure. It's a 45-minute trip from Lawrence. Take I-70 to I-35S; exit at 20th Street. The culinary treat that await, ranging from homemade platefuls of Mexican food to robust espresso, make the short jaunt well worth it.
Traveling down Southwest Boulevard towards the city, visitors find a community rich with culture. Authentic Mexican food markets, clothing stores and cafes line the street. Area residents rely on a bilingual newspaper and library. It's a community well known for its authentic regional cuisine.
The Boulevard offers Mexican food fans a wealth of restaurants, including California Taqueria, Zagat magazine, a Kansas City restaurant list, lists it as "one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Midwest." Small and family-owned, the Taqueria serves huge portions of homemade Mexican food café-style. Or patrons can carry out meals. Prices are low: $1.63 for any of the seven listed burritos. Address: 2316 Summit. Call (816) 474-5571 for hours and information.
"The best margaritas in the Midwest!" according to Jim Stout, a Kansas City, Missouri resident, resident Ponak's Mexican restaurant. Ponak's offers patrons huge servings of delicious, inexpensive food, a choice of 38 imported and 23 domestic beers
The Boulevard Cafe draws a loyal following with its California-style decor and a menu that attracts young, upscale crowd. A representative sampling of Spanish and Middle Eastern foods sets it apart from other restaurants on the Boulevard. The menu recommends, "starting with a round of cold tapas and meze, then a round of hot dishes, and on to the entrees." The idea is for each person to order a minimum of three dishes and share.
and a comfortable neighborhood bar atmosphere. Entrees cost about $6.00. Address: 2855 S.W. Blvd. Phone (816)753-0775.
Seafood lovers gravitate toward the Paella a la Valenciana, available Friday and Saturday nights only. The Boulevard also serves Sunday Brunch for less than $8.00. Address: 703 S.W. Blvd. Phone (816) 842-6984.
Margarita's Authentic Mexican restaurant has steadily gained in popularity. Meals are served quickly, service is friendly, portions are huge and prices, reasonable. Try the Pollo, two chicken enchiladas and a chicken taco, served with rice and beans. Entrees average $6.00. Address: 2829 S.W. Blvd. (816)935-4849.
Beyond great Mexican restaurants, Southwest Boulevard is home to the Boulevard Brewing Company. Opening in 1989, its motto is "the best instead of most," indicating a commitment to quality rather than quantity. The Boulevard Brewery produces four different brews, Pale Ale, Wheat Beer, Bully! Porter and Irish Ale. Tours are
Coffee lovers relax in the Mindgarden at Java Gaia on Southwest Boulevard . Java Gaia is one of the many places on the Boulevard that makes the drive well worth it.
offered, by reservation on Saturday afternoons. Address: 2501 S.W. Blvd. Phone (816)474-7905
Coffee lovers will find nirvana at Java Gaia, a coffee house and espresso bar. They can revel in the establishment's "Mindgarden,"
which sits adjacent to the warehouse that houses the restaurant. Address: 2805 S.W. Blvd. Phone (816)931-5266
Southwest Blvd. is well known for its treemendously inexpensive, savory food and drink. It's worth a visit!
Bicycle parking difficult Union renovation relocates racks
By Christine Laue
Kansan staff writer
KU students wanting to park their bikes at the Kansas Union may be wondering where the bike racks are.
Some students are not happy with the way the racks are situated.
Renovation of the building temporarily has removed one set of racks and relocated the other to the north on the left side. Union, just off Jiahawk Boulevard
"The way they have them here is like they stacked them to be out of the way," said Carla Dykeman-Berkick, Wellington graduate student.
She said some of the racks were
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to lock up your bike."
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backs, accommodating 30
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ly.
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