thursday,october 2,2003
news
the university daily kansan 3A
Groups receive funds from Senate
By Paul Kramer
pkramer@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
The consent agenda included 12 of 14 total pieces of legislation at last night's Student Senate meeting.
This legislation passed committees last week and were grouped together this week in one package.
The consent agenda is formed by legislation that asks for under $1,000 and is found to be non-controversial by the Senate's vice president.
This week's consent agenda approved $3,793 worth of funding to various student and campus groups.
Senators have an opportunity to debate or move pieces from the agenda. A senator must make motion to move the bill or resolution to the regular agenda, where it will be debated.
Outside of the consent agenda, $2,000 was added outside to the night's expenditures as the Senate passed a bill to fund an Asian American Students Union guest speaker.
The guest speaker will be Eric Liu, prominent speaker and former speech writer and policy aid for former President Bill Clinton. The date and location of Liu's speech has not been scheduled.
The only other piece of legislation appearing on the regular agenda was a resolution for the University of Kansas Athletics Corporation to keep their rental fee for Free State High School to use Memorial Stadium for their home football games.
The bill was debated and eventually defeated. Bill author Brian Thomas, University Affairs Committee member, urged the Senate to defeat his bill as he said the extended debate was elevating and complicating a bill that was simple in nature.
SENATE SPOTLIGHT:
Outside of the two debated bills and the consent agenda, a number of appointments and announcements were made.
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One of the announcements was made by Kyle Johnson, Student Executive Chair, who addressed the need for nine replacement senators to fill slots of those who had either resigned or not met requirements needed
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Seat/Coalition:
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Saturday Night Lives
Favorite Concert: Drop Kick
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Replacement senator applications are available in the Student Senate office with a tentative deadline of Oct.10.
The replacements will be chosen by a five-member committee composed of senators.
items on the consent agenda receiving the general $431 of funding included KU Classics Club, Habitat for Humanity, KU
Best thing about being in Senate:
"I really enjoy being involved and making sure things get done. I have made a lot of connections and found different avenues to get things done."
Worst thing about Senate: Student apathy and the students complaining they don't have a say when they have Senate.
politician dead or alive you would most like to meet. Kofi Annan, "I think he has modified the rule of the UN into making their role larger in the world."
Bachelors of Social Work Student Group, Veggie Lunch, KU Society of Open Minded Atheists and Agnostics, At + Home, and the Sexuality Education Committee.
The KU Psychology Club received $245 and the Latin American Solidarity Speakers was given $100.
-Edited by Abby Sidesinger
Watkins offers students flu shots
By Danielle Hillix
dhillix@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
For those afraid of needles, there is an alternative to the flu shot. A new nasal spray flu vaccine is available this year but for a much higher price.
Elaine Houston, a nurse with the Douglas County Health Department, said the spray would cost about $55. And because the spray is made with a live virus, which is more likely to cause an active sickness, it is not recommended for everyone.
"There are quite a few people who need to avoid the spray," Houston said. "But it's important for those people to still get vaccinated."
But for students who don't mind the shot or should avoid the nasal spray, Watkins Memorial Health Center will offer flu vaccinations for $14 within the next few weeks.
Influenza and complications from it kill more than 36,000 Americans every year. The virus usually hits its stride in early November, meaning now is the best time to get a flu vaccination.
"The flu vaccine is such a great idea to protect your own health and the health of everyone around you," said Myra Strother, chief of staff at Watkins.
The flu vaccine is a once-a-year shot administered by a health professional. The vaccine does not stop all forms of the influenza
virus, but it does prevent the most common strains.
Strother said that, contrary to popular belief, the shot is safe. Though some people might develop a cold after getting the shot, the vaccine itself does not cause any sickness.
Strother said it wasn't possible to get the flu from the vaccine.
It is possible, however, to get the flu from just about any source. Strother said.
"All it takes is someone sitting a few rows behind you in class coughing and sneezing," she said.
That is why it is so important for students to get vaccinated, Strother said. She advises any student living in grc housing or
taking a large class to get the shot
"Really anyone in a campus situation should," she said.
Tim Welch, Salina freshman,
has gotten a flu shot the past two
years and has avoided major ill-
nesses. He said that he intended
to get vaccinated again this year.
"It keeps me from getting sick," Welch said. "And I've never had a problem with it.
Houston said vaccination was especially important this year, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are predicting an active flu season. The past two years have been mild.
"The main thing is to just get vaccinated," Houston said.
—Edited by Abby Sidesinger
Bell keeps busy with Senate duties
By Paul Kramer
pkramer@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Gandhi watches Catherine Bell as she pours over legislation, scans e-mails and listens to concerned students.
The poster of Gandhi with the phrase, "An eye for an eye makes the world blind," provides Bell with a goal as she tries to fill her role as student body vice president with integrity and equality.
The demands of presiding over Student Senate meetings, working on legislation and acting as a liaison to students seems overwhelming at times.
"Ifsomeone is upset with me or has a problem, I go to them to work things out," Bell said.
Though Bell attends to all her
duties, she prides herself specifically on being a resource for senators and students.
Bell's goal is to achieve a combination of spirited and enjoyable debate for senators while showing through her preparation that Senate requires a serious amount of time and effort.
like working with students"
"I get maybe 20 e-mails a day from students," Bell said. "And many more just drop by. I really
Bell
Those who know her well marvel at how well Bell, who is known for laughter, sarcasm and strong political convictions, has been able to move from passionate speaker and determined lobbyist to a post that requires calm and composed neutrality.
Andy Knopp, student body
president and running mate on last springs KUnited ticket, said Bell's bubbly and outgoing personality was a valuable asset when mixed with her serious side.
"She keeps things going very direct, while allowing everyone's voice to be heard." Knopn said.
Scott McKenzie, CLAS senator and a prominent member of Delta Force, said Bell was the highlight of her coalition.
Some members of Delta Force, chief rivals of Bell's KUnited coalition, agree that Bell has been consistent with her decisions this year.
"She is the most friendly member," McKenzie said. "She will tell you you did a good job and she will tell you if you messed up. She is honest."
Bell's friendly demeanor sets her apart from other members of KUnited, who McKenzie said could be standoffish and reluctant to have open communication.
Professionalism and a grasp of complex parliamentary procedure also have helped Bell earn the respect of some senators.
"It's a real pleasure to serve in a Senate where the parliamentarian knows the rules and will ask if she doesn't," McKenzie said.
Bell said she made it a point to study parliamentary procedure this summer. She's now using that parliamentary procedure to study for the Law School Admissions Test, or LSAT, which she will take Saturday.
"I have been really busy with it," she said. "Hopefully when its over I can get more energy and work harder."
Not that Bell wants to be a lawyer. Instead, she said wanted to be involved in university administration where she could continue to work with students.
"The experiences I have had have been great so far," Bell said. "But it's time to let younger people in."
— Edited by Neeley Spellmeier
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