Volume 124 Issue 3
kansan.com
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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the student voice since 1904
After brief showing, White Owl removed
Kansas' self-proclaimed No. I fan, White Owl, being led away by KU police on Monday morning near Wescoe Beach. White Owl was banned from campus for five years in 2009.
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Well-known campus figure Jimmy Tucker — also known as White Owl — returned to Jayhawk Boulevard Monday morning before being escorted off campus by KU Police.
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prominent fan at KU sporting events and was at one point in a relationship with an undergraduate student before the University banned him from campus.
Sporting his trademark long beard and bright clothing, White Owl shouted and danced on Wescoe Beach at around 10:30 a.m. He talked and sang with students before being detained at about 11:40 a.m.
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He was banned in November 2009 for a period of five years as a result of a series of complaints filed against him, said Jill Jess, associate director for news and media relations at the University.
White Owl had been a
Police issued White Owl a notice to appear in municipal court for trespassing.
From left, employees Kasey Fickel, Paola, and Taylor Hrabe, Olathe, serve customers at the Cupcake Construction Company. "The best part is watching the cupcake creations people come up with, especially the little kids," Hrabe said. The cupcake store is located at 727 Massachusetts St. and is open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Edited by Lindsey Deiter
DANA MEREDITH
dmeredith@kansan.com
First, New York City. Then, Los Angeles. Now, Lawrence?
It seems as though the cupcake craze that started on the coasts has made its way to town. Cupcake Construction Company, 727 Massachusetts St., opened its doors here in early May. Now, Billy Vanilly Cupcakes is setting up shop just blocks away, at 914 Massachusetts St.
"It it's trendy, but it's retro at the same time," said Allyson Fiander, owner of Billy Vanily, which will open in Lawrence in mid- or late September.
The pint-sized treats first started gaining traction about three years ago. And they're still a hot commodity.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Crumbs, a New York-based cupcake chain, did $31 million in sales in 2010. TV viewers have their choice between "Cupcake Wars," "D.C. Cupcakes" and "The Cupcake Girls." And in November 2009, London-based research firm Mintel predicted cupcake sales would grow 20 percent over the next five years.
Michael Kriesfeld, co-owner of Cupcake Construction Company, thinks that the trend is hotter than ever.
"As long as people keep referring to things as 'the next cupcake,' that means cupcake is still the No. 1 thing," Kricsfeld said.
Kricsfeld said that summer business was good at his bakery, where customers get to decide their cupcake's flavor, filling, frosting and toppings. And rather than feeling threatened by Billy Vanily moving to town, he said he was excited to see it open.
"The more people think cupcakes," the more people offering cupcakes will benefit," Kricsfeld said.
Fiander, who opened the first Billy Vanilly location in Topeka four years ago, said that she thought the two bakeries were different enough that they could appeal to different people.
"Some people may like to design their own cupcake, whereas others might like our pre-designed flavors more." Fiander said.
In addition to cupcakes, Billy Vanilly offers cakes and other pastries, such as muffins and scones. Flander said her bakery also stressed the use of local and organic ingredients in its products.
could appeal to cash-strapped college students.
Both bakery owners, however, use Facebook and Twitter accounts to reach customers. And at less than $3 each, the cupcakes
Amelia Taylor, a sophomore from Wichita, has been working at Cupcake Construction Company for three weeks. She thinks cupcakes will catch on with students.
"I think it's really comparable to a latté or a yogurt," Fiander said.
street, students can shop around for that present or treat for themselves.
"By having competition, it's best for the consumer," Krisfeld said. "If you don't like our cupcakes, then there's another option. If somebody doesn't like Billy Vanill, then they'll come here."
Edited by Sarah McCabe
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Expanding wallets and résumés at the job fair
BILL DAEHLER
bdaehler@kansan.com
Students searching for parttime jobs can meet with prospective employers this week at a job fair hosted by the University Career Center in the Kansas Union.
The fair, which began Monday and continues all week, includes employers from 33 businesses in Lawrence and the Kansas City area who are accepting applications from students.
KU Memorial Unions was hiring positions ranging from custodial to cashiers and baristas, Arnett said, and each student position started at $7.50 per hour. For students with busy schedules, Arnett said the unions try to be as convenient as possible. Off
Employment opportunities vary in pay, hours, location and position with ten on-campus employers accepting applications.
"We're prepared to take up to 200 applications," said Jason Arnett, general manager of the underground, who was representing KU Memorial Unions.
campus employers were also willing to work with students' schedules to fill open positions.
Bobby Sumner, who represented Staff Management, said she hoped to receive 100 applications from students.
Other organizations represented at the fair included the University's
to fill 12-hour weekend shifts in an American Eagle distribution center that pays $10.50 per hour.
Sumner said she was looking
Academic Achievement and Access Center's tutoring services, America Reads, KU Endowment, the Lied Center, the Kansas Air National Guard, Kansas Army National Guard, FedEx Ground and Kansas City Power and Light District.
ranging from gaining experience, building skills, enhancing resumes and, of course, earning a paycheck.
Colby Killinger, a senior from Silver Lake, said he's looking for "a little spending money" and to get "a little experience," from a part-
Students browsing the job fair opportunities had many reasons for looking for employment,
time job.
For Abitha Adams, a junior from Kansas City, Kan., a job working with kids was one of her main priorities, as she said it would help her in her future
career.
However, Adams said putting some extra cash in her pocket is what primarily drove her to the job fair, along with most of the other students in attendance.
Edited by Joel Petterson
Lauren Ryan, a freshman from Olathe, fills out a survey at the University Career Center's job fair Monday morning on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union. Thirty-three businesses sent representatives to the fair, which runs through the end of the week.
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Index
CLASSIFIEDS 9
CROSSWORD 4
CRYPTOQUIPS 4
OPINION 5
SPORTS 10
SUDOKU 4
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Don't forget
Tonight is the Hawk Flock on the Fieldhouse Lawn. More than 600 student organizations will be there at bathos for interested students.
Today's Weather
Forecasts done by
University students. For
a more detailed forecast,
see page 2A.
HI: 95
LO: 71
stay hydrated, wait