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Kansan
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November 17, 1998
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Vol. 109 • No. 63
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Dog days of autumn
KU students and faculty enjoy the 60-degree weather by taking their dogs out for a little exercise. This gave dog lovers the opportunity to gather together and show off their pets. Photo by Joseph Griffin/KANSAN
Ellsworth to bowl turkeys
Despite controversy tradition will continue
Kansan statt writer
By Liz Wristen
Vocabulary staff writer
But the Thanksgiving goodies won't be for eating.
Potatoes, cranberry sauce and turkey will be a part of the Thanksgiving Olympics event Thursday at Ellsworth Hall.
They will be used in potato sculpting, cranberry wrestling and turkey bowling, which involves students rolling frozen turkeys wrapped in aluminum foil and a pillowcase across the floors of the hall.
During the past few years, the bowling activity has drawn opposition from some University of Kansas students who believe that using the dead turkeys as a form of entertainment is degrading.
Members of KU Proponents of Animal Liberation (PAL) decided to offer Ellsworth another option last night.
They donated three bowling balls to replace the three frozen turkeys.
Michael Schmitt, Harrisonburg, Va. graduate student and a member of PAL, said the organization provided the bowling balls so that the hall had the option of choosing something other than the carcass of a dead animal.
"This kind of event reflects how we as a society think of animals," Schmitt said. "We tend to think of them as objects, with very little well-being for their interest."
Chris Stoppel, Washington, Kan., sophomore and the president of Ellsworth Hall, said that he understood the concerns of PAL but that the hall would continue to use the frozen turkeys.
"I think that they have legitimate concerns, but I don't see a problem with using the same turkets year after year," Stoppel said.
The turkeys were purchased four years
ago and are stored in a hall freezer during the rest of the year.
Stopper also said that using bowling balls would damage the hall's floors.
PAL encouraged Ellsworth to give up the turkey bowling tradition last year. The idea was proposed at a hall meeting but was turned down by a 26-5 vote from the floor senators, Schmitt said.
Sarah Yannacone, Sterling sophomore and a member of PAL, attended a meeting of the Ellsworth Hall Executive Board with Schmidt Wednesday to voice PAL's concerns about the use of the animals in the event.
But having made no progress, PAL decided to offer the bowling balls as an alternative.
PAL purchased one of the bowling balls at a local thrift store. The other two balls were donated by a Lawrence bowling alley, Schmitt said.
PAL was recognized as an official campus organization in Fall 1996. The organization has about 30 members.
Hall residents to get anti-booze warning letter
Zero-tolerance may be enforced
By Sarah Hale Kansan staff writer
Students who live in residence halls can expect a letter from the Department of Student Housing this week outlining the consequences of getting caught with alcohol in their rooms.
There always have been consequences for getting caught with alcohol, but a recent survey taken by the residents proved that students did not think they would get in trouble.
"The policy has always been there," said Ken Stoner, director of student housing. "We're looking at more ways to tell the students about the consequences and make sure they're aware of them."
Before this policy, some students might not have experienced severe punishments. Stoner said he wanted the consequences to deter the students
Zero-tolerance enforcement of the existing no-alcohol policy in residence halls was emphasized at a meeting last week of a citywide alcohol task force
Stoner said that, depending on the circumstances, a student might be asked to move out of University housing.
A recent incident in a residence hall may have helped propel the department to take action.
nment to take care of him.
Gregory Hunsucker, who was charged Wednesday with the rape of an Ellsworth Hall resident and the sexual battery of another Ellsworth resident, also faced charges of furnishing alcohol to a minor, according to the KU Public Safety Office.
Sgt. Troy Mailen said Hunsucker, Olathe freshman, was at a party in one of Ellsworth's rooms.
Stoner said the gathering was not sponsored by Ellsworth or the Student Housing Department and that the letter was not related directly to the incident.
POLICY INFORMATION
The Department of Student Housing has an existing policy stating that alcoholic beverages will not be tolerated in residence halls
To better enforce this rule, residents will receive letters outlining the possible consequences of being caught with alcohol.
Consequences will depend on the circumstances of each situation.
He would not comment on Hunsucker's disciplinary actions, but Stoner said Hunsucker was sent a letter last Friday and asked to move out.
Stoner would not say whether he was asked to move out because of the alcohol or for other reasons.
Brian Hanni, Topeka freshman and Oliver Hall resident, said drinking did occur in the residence halls.
He said he had seen his fair share of parties but nothing too extreme.
"It just sounds like it's going to be a tough policy to monitor," Hanni said. "Unless they check every room every night, I don't see how they can enforce it. But hey, more power to them if they can figure it out."
Anne Pyle, Lenexa sophomore and Templin Hall resident, agreed. She said she already knew about the policy and hoped that stricter punishments would deter students.
"It's a good idea in terms of eliminating fights and perhaps securing women's safety, but I don't know how much they can stop it from happening," Pyle said. "I see alcohol all the time. People walk down the hall with it, and nothing ever happens."
Stoner said that although he was still finishing the letter residents would receive, he was going to emphasize the consequences.
Some encourage the student to get counseling or treatment, and others put the student on probation.
"Eviction is the big stick," Stoner said. "That will be determined by the events and all incidents leading up to them."
City to decide fate of neighborhood bars
By Chris Fickett Kansan staff writer
When the Lawrence City Commission decided to allow The Hawk, 1340 Ohio St., to stay open until 2 a.m. nightly, it also decided to keep a close eye on it.
One month has passed since the decision, and tonight, the commission will decide if the problems associated with bars in residential neighborhoods should be dealt with through a city ordinance.
conclude When the decision about The Hawk's closing time was made in October, the commission directed city staff to explore possible city code amendments concerning bars in residential neighborhoods.
The commission will receive a report from Dave Corliss, director of legal services. Corliss' report outlines five possible city code options for the commission to consider.
Among the options to be presented to the commission are the possibility of a midnight closing time for bars located in residential neighborhoods, the enforcement of zoning and parking laws and restricting entrance to neighborhood bars to patrons 21 years of age or older.
See HAWK on page 3A
Neighborhood bar ordinance The Lawrence City Commission will debate the following possibilities for an ordinance on bars located in residential neighborhoods:
- Place a midnight closing time for bars located in a residential zoning district and located 400 feet from a residential structure.
- Limit admittance to bars in residential neighborhoods to individuals over 21 years of age.
Place a midnight closing time for bars that do not conform to current zoning regulations regarding parking, location of the premises in relation to the street and other properties, and neighborhood compatibility.
Review existing conditions and consider prohibiting outdoor seating areas for bars in residential neighborhoods.
Do not revise the city code, but use existing city laws regarding public nuisances or the authority to place additional restrictions on bars in residential neighborhoods.
Kristi Elliott / KANSAAH
Fees loom for late-enrolling students
Charges begin Monday as appointments cease
By Carolyn Mollott
Yanson staff writer
Friday will be the last day that KU students can enroll without paying a late fee.
Joan Hahn, room supervisor at the enrollment center in Strong Hall, said enrollment appointments would end tomorrow but students would have an additional two days of open Add/ Drop during which they could enroll without an appointment and without paying a late charge.
Late enrollment begins Monday, and students then must pay a $25 late fee. The last day of late enrollment before winter break will be Dec. 2.
Hahn said students who enrolled during the late enrollment period could face a few problems, including the financial burden of a late fee.
Kevin McWey, Milwaukee freshman, and Ryan McGilley, Cleveland freshman, said they were angry that the line to enroll was so long yesterday afternoon.
"They have a problem with classes closing up." Hahn said.
Important enrollment dates
Main enrollment began Friday, Oct. 23, 1998
First day open add/drop Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1998
Date by which students must apply for tuition adjustments and have them reflected on the bill Friday, Nov. 20, 1998
First day for $25 late enrollment fee for continuing students Monday, Nov. 23, 1998
Last day to late enroll before winter break Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998
Last day to drop a class before winter break Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998
Last day for open add/drop appointments Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998
First day after a break to resume dropping Thursday, Jan. 14, 1998
Last day drop a class and receive 100% refund adjustment Friday, Jan. 15, 1999
First day for $25 late enrollment fee for new or newly readmitted students Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999
Late enrollment resumes Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999
Last day to withdraw and receive 100% refund/adjustment Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999
Last day of the $25 late enrollment fee Friday, Jan. 29, 1999
First day for $50 petition for late enrollment fee Monday, Feb. 4, 1999
First day for $50 petition for late enrollment fee Monday, Feb. 15, 1999
First day for $100 late enrollment fee Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999
Last day for petition late enrollment Monday, May 10, 1999
After winter break, late enrollment will resume Jan. 19, and end Jan. 29.
McIlroy agreed.
"By the time you get to the end of the line, all your classes are gone anyway," he said.
McGilley agreed.
But the students decided to stay and wait in line for their scheduled enrollment times because they did not want to risk losing the classes they wanted.
"I don't think it's that organized," McWey said.
will resume sam. is being accepted.
Students who still wish to enroll can
pay a $50 fee for petition late enrollment from Feb. 1, through Feb. 15.
Petition late enrollment will be possible with a $100 fee from Feb. 16 through May 10.
Hahn said late enrollment before winter break did not cause administrative difficulties. But late enrollment and petition late enrollment after the break become more of a hassle for the Enrollment Center because a much smaller number of people are available for work, she said.
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