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December 8, 1998
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Vol. 109 • No. 74
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The alcohol task force meets at the DCCCA Center, 3312 Clinton Parkway. The group discussed recommendations for curbing underage drinking. Photo by Joseph Griffin/KANSAN
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Alcohol task force approves guidelines
One check that the task force has on any future progress will be to establish a subcommittee that could ensure that problems with alcohol use and abuse in the community be addressed in the future.
By Jason Pearce
Kansan staff writer
A citywide task force unanimously approved 11 recommendations last night about ways local and state entities can reduce the numbers of alcohol-related problems.
with the recommendations in hand, the joint task force among the University of Kansas, Haskell Indian Nations University and the city of Lawrence encouraged that action be taken.
Provost David Shulenburger said the recommendations would be sent to city, university, school board and state officials where any policy changes ultimately would be made.
Shulenburger said the task force did not specify a time limit for which these recommendations had to be met other than as soon as possible.
"We will be telling them that this is a unani-
"We will be telling t mous report of the task force and asking them to act promptly on the recommendations," Shulenburger said.
These recommendations include lobbying the Legislature for higher monetary penalties for violators of minor-in-possession laws, recommending a 'disorderly house' and/or keg-registration ordinance to promote responsibility at private house parties, encouraging more non-alcoholic events for university and high school students, and recommending to Haskell and the University of Kansas that they adopt and consistently enforce policies that punish persistent violators of alcohol policies with sanctions—including possible expulsions.
SUGGESTIONS:
Kevin Yoder, KU student body president and a member of the
SUGGESTIONS:
Chancellor Robert Hwenmway will receive several recommendations from the citywide task force of ways the University of Kansas can curb alcohol-related problems.
Suggestions include:
Exploring the establishment of a treatment and detoxification center within the community
Encouraging alternative events for those who are underage throughout the city, preferably in "cool" places.
Publicizing the existence of a $500 reward for those who offer identification on fake identification providers
task force, introduced the final recommendation added to the list. That recommendation says the universities and community should explore increased funding for Saferide, the University's late-night transportation system, or other such programs.
Strengthening enforcement and applying sanctions for those who break alcohol-related policies.
- "Students are going to drink whether or not these recommendations come out," Yoder said.
- "Saferide could be made very much more effective."
Part of the annual protest, held Nov. 21 and 22 in Columbus, Ga., by the School of the Americas Watch against the School of Americas, was a solemn funeral procession.
Crossing the line Thousands descend on U.S. Army school that instructs Latin American militaries
Story and Photos by Kelli Raybern
At least 350 people had packed into the United Methodist church sanctuary and choir in Columbus, Ga.
"When we cross the line, they say we're breaking the law," he said. "We
Protest leaders were putting in the fourth of five civil disobedience training sessions that day, and each one had filled the lime-green cinder block sanctuary like a Christmas Eve or Easter service.
Friar Roy Bourgeois, leader of the School of the Americas Watch, rose to the nubit.
Bourgeois is a short, curly-haired Catholic priest with an impassioned Cajun accent which made every word from his mouth, no matter how casual, seem inspired.
"We're expecting about 2,000 people to cross the line tomorrow morning," he said. "What an amazing message that will send to the School of the Americas!"
Nuns, college students and families gathered to oppose the U.S. Army's school for training Latin American militaries erupted in cheers.
say: 'There's a higher law we're trying to follow.'
At the church that November day there were 15 people from the University of Kansas.
They had driven to Georgia to be a part of something greater than their day-to-day routines — to stand for what they believed in. For some this meant crossing a line that had been freshly painted by the U.S. Army for the annual protest at the entrance of Fort Benning. Protesters would cross this line to show their disdain for the U.S. Army's training of Latin American military officers.
Eight members of the group planned to risk arrest to protest U.S. foreign policy in Latin America.
A GTA union organizer and 14 students had rented a van and driven 16 hours to Fort Benning, Ga., to call for the closing of the School of the Americas, a U.S. Army training academy for Latin American military personnel.
Opponents of the school cite the hundreds of graduates implicated in human rights violations as evidence
"When we cross the line, they say we're breaking the law. We say: "There's a higher law we're trying to follow."
Friar Roy Bourgeois School of the Americas Watch leader
that the school's purpose is not, as school personnel contend, to teach and spread democracy. Their Nov. 21 protest commemorated the anniversary of the deaths of six Jesuits, their housekeeper and her daughter in 1989 in El Salvador. Nineteen of the 26 people cited for the killing in a United Nations Truth Commission report were School of the Americas graduates.
Representatives of the school say that the conduct of a small percentage of the school's graduates doesn't reflect the training given at the school. They say that the school fulfills its mission to promote military professionalism and human rights.
Thousands of protesters had descended on Fort Benning to disagree.
"I think there is a great unity of purpose here," said Marvin Grilliot, Roeland Park graduate student. "The SOA is just one part of a U.S. foreign policy that is oppressive to people in Latin America."
Last year, Grilliot had traveled to the protest with a group from the Kansas City area. He crossed the line onto the fort's property and can't return for the next five years without facing a six-month prison term.
"Iam choosing not to cross the line and that's hard," he said. "But I am here as a presence for people who cross the line and as a presence against the SOA and U.S. foreign policy as a whole."
Grilliot had rallied support for the cause through Latin American Solidarity, a KU campus organization. The group's efforts to raise funds and awareness about the school led 14
See PROTESTERS on page 5A
Deconstructing football
Construction continues on the west side of Memorial Stadium. Elevator shafts, enclosed stairwells and an extended press box are among the renovations being done this winter. Photo by Jeff Severin/ KANSAN See page 3A
Break not long for KU offices
Workers stay as students vacation
By Sarah Halo Kansan staff writer
After the students go home and the last grade has been reported, some administrative offices still have work to do.
The University of Kansas may seem vacant on Stop Day, but after that and throughout the break, there are many offices that still are busy.
Jeannette Johnson, assistant provost, said the University was still busy collecting information about what offices will be available during break.
She said that many of the buildings would be open, but that department and school office hours would most likely be changed.
administrative offices will have to be staffed."
"Even though the students are gone, work goes on at the University," Johnson said. "The central
She said the Office of the Provost, Office of the Chancellor, Registrar Office, Comptrollers Office and Payroll would be open during break except for Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
police department won't." Hultine said. "Handicapped spaces and fire lanes will still be watched and tickets will be given."
Some of the Parking Department staff also will work during part of the break for students who need to pay off fines so that they can receive their grades.
If they miss the deadline, they will have to wait until Jan. 19 when school resumes.
"Just because we aren't patrolling the lots, doesn't mean that the
Donna Hultine, assistant director at the parking department, said students have until Dec. 24 to call and make arrangements to pay holds or to appeal any tickets.
The parking lots on campus will not be patrolled between Dec. 21 and Jan.4.Between Jan.4 and Jan.19, students can park only in yellow permit or residence hall lots.
Officers with the KU Public Safety Office will have an easier work load during break, but that does not mean that they get time off.
Sgt. Troy Mailen said officer shifts run the same and manpower is not reduced for the break.
"Business runs as usual for us," Mailen said. "The environment changes a bit with everybody gone, but we're still here."
The officers will continue to monitor the parking lots and the University buildings, especially at night.
Mailen also said there would be a shift overlap New Year's Eve so that more officers are working at 2 a.m. when the bars close.
Holiday hours
Additional information about the
winter hours of KU buildings.
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