NSAN
2008
THE UNIVERSITY OF IAIRY KANSAN
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008
NEWS
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ROTC (CONTINUED FROM 1A)
to do to survive. If you have to think, you're a weak link in the chain."
In the missions, cadets lead squads of eight other cadets. Within the squad, two other cadets lead an alpha team and a bravo team. Two cadres, or training staff, work with each squad member individually to coach them on their strengths and weaknesses during each mission.
Basso said the 14 KU cadre had served a total of 13 combat tours in Iraq or Afghanistan and provided professional leadership training to the cadets. The cadre focused on one or two cadets at a time, giving them personalized feedback so the cadets could become more aware of their capabilities.
"We've figured out pretty quickly that the only way you can really teach leadership is primarily one-on-one." Basso said.
CadetjohnIrvine, Leavenworth senior, said the cadre's first-hand experience overseas helped cadets realize the training missions weren't just make-believe.
"When cadres say they've seen this in action when they were in Iraq it really hits home." Irvine
said. "You're like, okay, I really need to work on this stuff."
Tom Ferry, St. Michael, Minn., junior, came to the University to major in business and had not planned on joining the ROTC. But in the middle of his freshman year, Ferry joined a simultaneous membership program with the ROTC and the National Guard because of the college benefits, including possible scholarships and a monthly stipend.
Ferry said he found many aspects of his ROTC training had benefitted him academically and in his search for a business internship. Ferry said cadets ran 95 percent of the Jayhawk Battalion and part of his duties as an upperclassman was to plan the FTX at Fort Riley.
"When employers ask me what I have done where I've had to show leadership, I can say, 'Well, what haven't I done?'" Ferry said.
"How about planning three days of meals, training and movement for 100-plus people?"
The field training incorporated cultural differences by having several of the enemies dressed in Middle-Eastern garb, but Irvine said that wasn't the focus.
"It's not us against them," Irvine said. "That's not what the army is. It's us doing our job. If that's who it happens to be today, then that it's it."
Ferry said the cadets faced minimal opposition from KU students, because war protests on campus and in Lawrence were usually directed at the war, not at cadets. He said whether or not he agreed with the war didn't matter.
"You watch every generation before us do their part and go to war," Ferry said. "And it's like, you do your part."
Irvine said he joined the ROTC because he wanted to step up to the plate and serve his country. He said he was defending the rights of all citizens — those who supported the war as much as those who opposed it.
"We're defending their freedom so they have the right to say that," Irvine said. "If that's what they're going to do, then that's their choice."
Ferry said, "First Amendment, right?
Irvine said, "Right."
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Kyle Daniels, Olathe junior, awaits further instructions from the squad leader after securing the premises of the enemy bunker during the ROTC training held Saturday morning. Cadets can train drills starting at 6 a.m. to develop leadership skills.
ECONOMY (CONTINUED FROM 1A)
Paul Koch, the 0. Maurice Joy professor of business, discusses the rapid changes in the stock market in the wake of the proposed $700 billion economic package, and its initial failure to win approval in the U.S. House of Representatives, with an upper-level economics class in Summerfield Hall. Koch normally spends the first 10 to 20 minutes of class discussing current events and their relevance to students of economics, business and finance.
economic theory in practice, Nick
Sherf, Leaward senior, said he had
recently seen questions appease on tests that were obviously affected by
recent changes in the economy.
discussion of the housing market's collapse and how its effect on the labor market had in turn slowed down both legal and illegal immigration in recent months.
"It's not so much the topics of discussion that change, but the real world application of these principles," Sherf said. He cited a recent
Kaylie
"Even though they're always looking for people in accounting to deal with new laws ... I'm still definitely worried."
looking for people in accounting to deal with the new laws and regulations, I'm still definitely worried." Trabon said. "I know everyone's cutting down on the number of
Traban, Leawood senior, said that while she felt her job prospects were strong as an accounting major, she was still trying to deal with a potential job shortage.
"Even though they're always
KAYLIET TRABAN Leawood junior
Trabon said he hoped to find an internship in the
spring, and hoped to parlay that into full-time employment.
Other students are seeing the recent turbulence in the markets as an incentive to further their education. Jarryd Dudley, St. Louis senior,
said his entrepreneurship class had been studying the $700 billion economic package in terms of its effects on burgeoning businesses, especially in terms of inflation.
"It doesn't look good, at least not for middle-class people like myself." Dudley said.
Dudley said as he approached his turn to walk down the hill in May,he had been spending a lot of time researching financial and investment companies in the hopes of landing a job with a secure firm. Dudley said it seemed just as likely,however, that he might simply apply for an MBA program.
"It may make me want to stay in school longer for a chance at getting a better job at a younger age," Dudley said.
Edited by Rachel Burchfield
INTERNATIONAL Secretary Rice defends visit to Kazakhstan
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Sunday rejected any suggestion that U.S. efforts to build closer ties to this former Soviet republic are meant to undermine Russian influence in Central Asia.
"This is not a zero-sum game," she told reporters flying with her to the Kazakh capital. U.S. gains need not mean Russian losses, she said.
"First of all, Kazakhstan is an independent country. It can have friendships with whomever it wishes," she said. "That's perfectly acceptable in the 21st century, so we don't see and don't accept any notion of a special sphere of influence" for Russia in this region.
Later at a joint news conference with her Kazakh counterpart, Foreign Minister Marat Tazhin, Rice said no one should question Kazakhtan's desire to have good relations with all countries in its region.
"This is not some kind of contest for the affection of Kazakhstan," Rice said.
Missile strike strains anti- terror alliances, kills 24
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan — The Tailan are unusually angry about the latest suspected U.S. missile strike in Pakistan, a sign a top militant may have died in the attack, officials and residents said Sunday amid reports the death toll rose by two to 24.
Elsewhere in Pakistan's northwest, an official said some 15,000 Afghans had left a tribal region the military is trying to wrest from insurgents, but that tens of thousands more had yet to meet a government ultimatum to get out by Sunday.
The U.S. has ramped up cross-border strikes on alleged al-Qaida and Taliban targets along Pakistan's side of the border with Afghanistan, straining the two nations' anti-terror alliance.
The frontier region is believed to be a possible hiding place for al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden and his deputy Ayman al-Zawahri.
RESEARCH
Associated Press
Lecturer provides food for thought
BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA
smiyakawa@kansan.com
Tim Miller hopes to explore how American suburbs developed by looking at some of America's favorite foods — barbecue, TV dinners and frozen foods.
"I wanted to do something that was interesting." Miller said. "Something people could relate to."
Miller, lecturer of history and recent KU graduate.
Miller
researched modern food history for his dissertation and is rewriting his research to get it published. He is currently searching for a publishing company.
He said his research tied food to larger cultural and social issues between 1946 to 1963, such as suburban sprawl, the civil rights movement and women's employment. It covers the rises of barbecues, cocktail parties, ethnic food and convenience foods, including TV dinners and frozen foods. One of his main sources of information was food reviews published in New York during the time period he studied.
James Mayo, chair and professor of urban planning, said the number of homeowners increased after World War II because of the economic boom, the extended period of mortgage payments and a G1 Bill that allowed veterans to get home loans. This, he said, along with the increasing number of car owners, helped shift large numbers of people to suburbs across the country.
Miller said a new lifestyle and culture formed in suburbs, which influenced the way Americans cooked and ate.
Miller said barbecues became popular because houses were smaller and did not have enough space for guests indoors.
"Barbecues were a very big deal during the time period with men getting into cooking." Miller said.
His research also showed that Italian food became popular among suburbanites as increasing numbers of Italian people moved to suburbs.
Miller also said convenience foods became popular among middle classes when more women started working. Frozen foods, canned foods and TV dinners were introduced after World War II. He said a variety of cake mixes were also popular.
Miller said that those foods were always popular among Americans, but that until the 1960s, people didn't know that many of them were unhealthy. He said the Food and Drug Administration did not investigate foods as much as they do today, and food companies had more power over consumers. The foods often contained high amounts of fat, artificial flavors and colors, and many people were not aware of the health problems related to those ingredients.
"There was no conception that this stuff is bad for you," Miller said. "At least with our society today, there are different voices out there."
Karl Brooks, associate professor of history and environmental
Miller said his next project was about the history of chocolate chip cookies. He said his research would focus on the ingredients of chocolate chip cookies and stories about the cookies and ingredients, some of which were spread around the world after the European exploration of the Americas in the late 15th century.
"He believes food tells a story" Brooks said. "How it was changed from the past to the present helps us to understand the suburbs and important change after World War II."
studies who was also an adviser for Miller, said that many Americans still live in suburbs and that Miller's research helped people understand more about American culture.
"If you look at chocolate, you can talk about what is called the Columbian Exchange," Miller said. "So you can talk about how foods go around the world."
Miller said he wanted to write books about food history as he became a history professor.
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THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS October 6,2008
WHO: Rock the Vote
WHAT: Rock the Vote Gallery
WHEN: 29th September to 10th October
WHERE: Kansas Union Gallery (4th Floor)
Join us for a reception opening of the Rock the Vote Gallery
the Gallery will display postcards created by members of the
KU community concerning politics and the upcoming election.
Also featured will be design work by
KU Graphic Design students.
Reception starts at 1:00pm, 4th floor, Kansas Union Gallery.
FEDERALIST SOCIETY FOR LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 Location: Burge Union, McCook Room Speaker: Allyson Ho, Morgan Lewis Topic:"United States Supreme Court: A Preview of Next Term"
ENVIRONS
2nd Annual Energy Fair Come Experience Energy from a different perspective! Modes of Transportation, Alternative Energies, Lifestyles, and even Food! FREE Popcorn Thursday, October 9th, 2008 Stauffer Flint Lawn 11:00am-3:00pm