THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2009
NEWS
3A
Here comes the sun
The sun shines behind the Campanile about at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. This view shows the tower from the Kansas Union parking lot as the sun was setting.
FORUM (CONTINUED FROM 1A)
and their importance on the reforms.
"There is a revolution brewing out there," Warner said. "And you youth will play a part."
He went on to explain the importance of the patient-physician relationship. He said he was scared of any unintended consequences reforms might have on that relationship.
The second guest, Dr. Stephen Reintjes, a neurological surgeon in Kansas City, said he agreed with Dr. Warner's concerns about the patient-physician relationship.
Dr. Reintjes also shared stories from his and others' experiences in which government programs did not work as intended.
He said he believed medical school should be free. The disproportionate amount of specialists in our current system is the result of the amount of debt it takes to become a doctor, he said.
After 45 minutes of explaining their views, the forum was opened for questions.
A consistent concern among the 20 students at the forum seemed to be that too much government intervened in this or any facet of their lives. Some said they came to hear about less intrusive options than those currently under consideration. Students posed many questions about alternative options that most said they thought didn't receive enough attention, such as
free market alternatives and tort reform.
"There are methods of reform that Democrats don't even consider." Lenexa freshman Mackenzie Clark said.
Kris Velasco, Wamego freshman, said he considered himself more of a libertarian even though he is a member of the College Republicans. He said he came to hear some alternatives to the Washington plans that he has trouble supporting. He said he was overall impressed.
"Yeah, it was good. They had some good points." Velasco said.
- Edited by Lauren Cunningham
MILITARY (CONTINUED FROM 1A)
who benefited from them were the same.
"We both work for the same people," Turner said, "the American people."
For that reason, Turner said, building understanding between armed service officers and journalists was especially crucial. The two groups depend on one another, because journalists depend on the armed service officers to defend their rights and the military depends on the journalists to inform the public of its affairs.
"Our students need to learn how to do interviews," Warner said. "We want to get the information out all the time, and the best way to do that is through radio, newspaper or TV."
Warner said the activities, like the exchange today, were forming part of a nationwide effort by the military to work toward more open communication with the media.
Tom Volek, KU journalism professor who helped coordinate the
event, said he thought the interviews also offered valuable hands-on experience for the students as they transition into the next generation of journalists.
"It it helps to have the journalism students have a chance to interact with real world U.S. Army soldiers,"
Volek said. "We're trying to train professional journalism students, which means we get them out of the classroom. Although it is a classroom exercise, it is a classroom exercise with real people.
"I would like the media to keep in mind that we're people too."
officers all the way up to captains."
Justin Sailer, El Dorado senior, said he found the journalistic experience, his first experience with interviewing a soldier, personally rewarding because it gave his schoolwork importance for someone beyond his peers.
"We can do all this research and all this research and all this research," Sailer said. "But if we don't hear from somebody, or a room full of people rather, what they personally think could help them, then we're not really benefiting anyone. I think the -rewarding thing of
this is sitting down
with somebody and
listening to a little bit
of their story"
MIKE GOODWIN Army Major
Goodwin said he hoped that eventually all journalists would show the same eefer he saw the KU students make yesterday to better listen and
understand him and his fellow colleagues.
"I would like the media to keep in mind that we're people too," Goodwin said. "We're not that different than the average American."
Edited by Jonathan Hermes
CRIME
Woman ordered into man's car while jogging
University police issued a crime alert Thursday after a woman was ordered into a stranger's car near Memorial Stadium.
jogging at approximately 7:20 a.m.
Thursday in the area of 11th and Mississippi streets when a man in a white crossover-type vehicle
stopped and told her to get into his vehicle. The woman said she refused and another man walking in the area stopped to see if she needed help. The man then left going northbound on Mississippi Street.
Composite
University police said the suspect was a dark-skinned male with small build, approximately 30 years old, with dark brown or
black hair. A sketch-composite of the man was released by police, who said he was a suspect for disorderly conduct.
Police ask that anyone with information about the crime please call the KU Public Safety office at 785-864-5900 or KU Crime Stoppers at 785-864-8888.
Police also remind students they should walk or jog in groups and always be aware of their surroundings.
Watch for flying kegs in South Park tomorrow. Beginning at 8 a.m., the first Next Level Rising Games will put strongmen and strongwomen against each other in various challenges.
Brandon Sayers
Strongman competition in South Park tomorrow
Laura Richards, owner of Next Level Rising, a fitness studio in North Lawrence, said a portion of the competition would include pulling and pushing a truck, a tire
FITNESS
flip and a farmer's walk in which competitors carry hundreds of pounds of weights in each hand. There will also be an obstacle course and a Prowler Challenge, which consists of contestants pushing a sled equivalent to their body weight, or weight and a half for men, for 40 yards.
There will also be individual events that include an American Gladiator-like jousting competition and tire and keg tossing events.
All events are timed, and a $500 award will be given to the fastest professional, fastest male and fastest female participants.
There will be kid's events, including a tricycle pull and jousing with pillows.
Registration begins at 7 a.m. tomorrow and forms can be downloaded at www.nextlevelris ing.com. It is $75 to participate in the whole competition or $10 per individual event. Those who participate in individual events are not eligible for prizes.
Beth Beavers
organized the rally. "When you're
19, 20, 22, 25, you're immortal. You don't think about health care."
In the heated national debate of health care reform, activists such as Andersen said young adults were apathetic.
Despite the accusations, several KU organizations are working to encourage students to engage in the health care reform debate. They said students need to be involved in the political dialogue
"I think a lot of students feel intimidated by this issue."
Gina Burrows, Young Democrats president, said her organization would be working throughout the coming weeks to have events tailored toward health care reform. She said the group's executive board had been work-
that will shape the future of health care coverage for millions of young adults.
HEALTH CARE (CONTINUED FROM 1A)
ERIC FOSS College Republicans president
According to a 2007 Commonwealth Fund report, 13.2 million adults ages 19 to 29 lack health insurance. The age group makes up close to one-third of the roughly 44 million uninsured Americans.
Eric Foss, KU law student and College Republicans president, is attempting to ignite campus discussion. Foss organized a campus health care forum last Tuesday night in the Kansas Union to promote student dialogue. The event featured talks from two health care professionals, followed by a question and answer discussion.
students not to be involved is just silly"
"I think a lot of students feel intimidated by this issue," Foss said. "Hopefully once they learn
Foss said about 20 students attended the forum, and, although he considered it a success, turnout was smaller than expected.
more, they will see why it's so important."
Foss said several variables contributed to a large population of uninsured young adults. Though students are often covered by their parents' plans or University student health insurance, this eligibility lasts
for as long as they are a full-time student or until they turn 25. This is not the case for recent graduates. Instead, they often have entry-level, low-wage and temporary jobs that do not offer health care benefits.
"This is a moment in history that is going to affect us for the rest of our lives." Foss said. "This is a make or break situation. For
Students need to realize the long-term implications of the reforms, Foss said. He said relying on parents' health care plans wasn't a viable solution.
"A lot of younger students may not be thinking of the fact that they may not be able to be on their parents' insurance."
GINA BURROWS
Young Democrats
president
ing with College Republicans to plan a health care debate on campus. The organization also plans to host letter-writing campaigns to Congress.
"A lot of the
younger students may not be thinking of the fact that they may not be able to be on their parents' insurance," Burrows said. "But I think it's a big issue for them, whether they are speaking up yet or not."
Smith said that student orga-
Aaron Smith, a Georgetown Law student, helped found a national pro-health care reform organization called Young Invincibles to help mobilize the nation's young adults. The organization created an interactive Web site that, among other features, allows young adults to sign a petition, upload pictures and provide personal sentiments about their experiences with the health care system. Smith said the names and information gathered would be delivered to Congress on Oct. 13. He said the organization expected to have thousands of petitions, including some from KU students.
start shouting," Smith said. "That's not necessarily appealing to most people, for that matter."
Although involvement is increasing, Foss said students needed to realize the immediacy of the issue.
nizations such as Young Democrats or College Republicans needed to create easy, common sense ways for young people to get engaged in the debate about health care.
"Not every young person is going to go to town hall and
"This whole debate could be over next week, and we could have a completely new health care system in place." Foss said. "I don't see it happening, but it's entirely possible."
Week
BREAKFAST
TUESDAY
October
6
2009
7:30 AM
Ole Institute of Politio
Edited by Lauren Cunningham
The Moon Cake Festival, sponsored by the Chinese Students and Scholars Friendship Association (CSSFA) will go from 7 p.m to 9:30 p.m.Sunday at Nunemaker Center. The event will include a line-by-line
The Moon Festival Barbecue party, sponsored by the Hong Kong and Macau Student Association and the Taiwanese Student Association, will start at 4 p.m. Saturday in Holcom Park. Participants will share barbecue and play party games to commemorate the harvest festival. The event will cost $8 for group members and $11 for non-members.
CAMPUS
Three events will celebrate East Asian, and particularly Chinese, culture and history this weekend. The events commemorate a traditional harvest celebration called the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival.
Seasonal celebration highlights Asian culture
Stacy Lake, Leawood senior and member of the CSSFA, will attend the first event at Nunemaker Center and will also recite poetry at the Lied Center event.
The Mid-Autumn Moon Viewing party, sponsored by the Center for East Asian Studies, will start at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Stephens Courtyard, near the Lied Center, and will feature the Kansas City Chinese Music Ensemble. The group will play traditional music in the background while fourth-year Chinese students recite poetry.
"The Lied Center version is the formal version — the one the faculty puts on," she said. "But the Chinese Students and Scholars Association one is more like the college one. They're both equally cool."
This weekend also marks the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
Justin Leverett
NEXT TOTHE LIED CENTER
FREE PARKING.
Student leaders and potential leaders are invited to the breakfast featuring BURDETT LOOMIS Professor of Political Science.