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BIRD WINNING
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY
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Wednesday November 4,1998
Kansan Election Edition
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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
A Vol.109·No.53
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Moore rallies for win
Dennis Moore is congratulated along with his wife, Stephene, after he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives 3rd District. Moore is the first Democrat to win this position in nearly four decades. Photo by Dan Elvaysk / KANSAN
By Seth Jones Kansan staff writer
OVERLAND PARK — Dennis Moore held up a sign last night saying, "We shouldn't have much trouble winning."
"I ran for Congress to make sure we have a better America," he said.
"If we win this election, I want to really try to get more students energized," he said. "The issues really do affect them."
The race was closely watched as one of the most competitive races in Kansas. Moore paced back and forth in his private office as votes were tallied.
He attributed the quotation to Republican incumbent Vince Snowbarger, whom he defeated in last night's 3rd District Congressional race 52 percent to 48 percent.
Scott Moore, Dennis' son and KU graduate, said his dad had been on campus as often as possible trying to get votes.
On the verge of victory, Moore's wife, Stephene, tried to get the candidate to relax.
The crowd erupted as Moore entered St. Andrews Country Club to give his victory speech.
Candidate appeals to moderates wins 3rd District seat in House
Moore said he had hoped the students at the University of Kansas would show up at the polls. Moore visited campus three times in eight days to urge students to vote for him.
Before Moore knew he had won, he already was commenting about the students.
"We were there for the KU-KState game," he said. "It was great. Here
"Iran for Congress to make sure we have a better America."
Dennis Moore elected U.S. representative
it was pouring rain, and Dad's out there shaking hands trying to get people to vote for him."
Maleia Rome, Hays senior, said that Moore had the support of young voters.
“It’s obvious that he is concerned about the young population,” she said. “He has kids. His position as Johnson County District Attorney made him deal with youth. He’s very in touch with our age group.”
Arnold Cole, a Moore supporter, said that Snowbarger hurt his own chances by not appealing to a broader base of voters.
"Dennis represents the middle ground, very tolerant of varying cultures," he said. "Snowbarger represents a very narrow group, and that is the extreme right."
Allen Weingarten, Moore supporter, was thrilled with Moore's victory.
"I myself am handicapped, and Dennis will help with the handicapped," he said.
Burdett Loomis, professor of political science, said that Moore won the race in Wyandotte and Douglas counties. Loomis said that despite Moore's hard campaigning on campus, he would be surprised if more than 20 percent of students voted.
A KU student organization yesterday protested Vince Snowbarger's election campaign. See page 5A
More election coverage:
Republicans strugged to strengthen their control of the U.S. House during yesterday's elections. see Page 7A
See page 8A
Kansas Rep. Barbara Ballard, who ran uncontested, focused her attention on Lawrence's school bond issue, which passed.
University to allow minors for CLAS
By Carolyn Mollett
Kansan staff writer
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students will have the opportunity to graduate with a minor in addition to their major as soon as 2000.
The 32 members present last night at the meeting of the College Assembly, the governing body of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, voted unanimously to pass the proposal by the Committee on Undergraduate Studies and Advising.
The proposal indicated that bachelor of arts and bachelor of science students would have the opportunity to earn a minor, which would be recognized on transcripts and eventually on diplomas.
Bachelor of general studies students would be required to earn a minor rather than the current junior/senior concentration requirement. That would mean an additional nine hours for B.G.S. degrees.
Minors must be in areas outside a student's major and can be from a department or school outside the college.
Sally Frost Mason, dean of the
NEW DEGREE POLICY
"I think it's a really good opportunity for students to add things to their diploma or transcripts," said Alicia Ambsaugh, Attichion junior. "Job opportunities would be greater."
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students will be able to earn minors to complement their majors.
The minimum requirements for minors are:
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, said she had visited with several students the last two years who had wanted to earn minors. The University of Kansas is the only Big 12 institution that does not offer minors.
A minimum 2.0 grade point average in the minor.
"Many students know a minor is available at other schools," Frost Mason said.
Pam Houston, director of the college undergraduate program, said students probably could graduate and return to the University later and complete a minor.
18 credit hours within the minor with 12 of those junior/senior hours.
The requirements for minors will be outlined by the individual departments. The minimum requirement for a minor would be 18 credit hours, 12 of them at the junior or senior level.
She said that now the only options for students who wanted to concentrate in multiple areas was a double major or co-major, which often would take extra time and money.
Graves to lead state for four more years
By Chris Fickett
Kansan staff writer
TOPEKA — Gov. Bill Graves became the first Republican governor to win re-election in Kansas since 1962.
Graves and Lt. Gov. Gary Sherrer were heavy favorites going into election day. Earlier in the week, representatives from Graves' campaign said that they expected to break the record for the largest margin of victory in a Kansas governor's race.
Graves and Sherrer received 73 percent of the votes compared with 23 percent for Democratic
"Graves has the character to lead us into the next millennium," said Casey Connealy, Leawood sophomore and KU College Republi-
Overwhelming support and favorable ratings were the key to Graves' reelection, members of KU College Republicans said.
challengers Tom Sawyer and Elizabeth Baker with 73 percent of the precincts reporting.
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Spending also was important to Graves' re-election. Kansas Democratic Pary Chairman Dennis Langley said that Graves outspent Sawyer 10 to one.
The wide margin in spending was evident at both Democratic and Republican party gatherings on election night.
At the Days Inn Capital Center, about 100 Kansas Democratic Party supporters gathered at 7 p.m. yesterday to await the election results, only to hear minutes later that Graves was declared the winner.
Across town at the Sunflower Ballroom at the Kansas Expocentre, Graves and the Republican Party put on a grand celebration.
Graves spoke with his daughter, Katie, on his shoulder.
Hundreds packed the ballroom as Graves approached the podium to give his acceptance speech.
"Today, I am ready to accept the overwhelming responsibility to lead this state for four more years." Graves said.
Graves said that he had contacted Democratic opponent Tom Sawyer by phone before his speech.
"I commended him on a fine campaign," Graves said.
GOP loses U.S. House seat after 37 years
Snowbarger defeated by slimmest of margins
By Chad Bettes
Kansan staff writer
OVERLAND PARK — By the slimmest of margins, Republican U.S. Rep. Vince Snowbarger of Olathe suffered defeat yesterday at the hands of attorney Dennis Moore, D-Lenexa.
It is the first time the 3rd Congressional District of Kansas has been in democratic hands for 37 years.
Snowbarger. Served for two years in Washington D.C.
night party at the Doubletree Hotel was hopeful most of the evening.
Results were posted on a board as precincts around the district reported in, and hundreds of party-goers anxiously watched news reports.
As the night progressed, the mood became more tentative. But the Republicans were not willing to concede.
At about 10:15 p.m., the congressman came down from his private suite at
the note to address his supporters. He was accompanied by his wife, two sons and father.
Moore already had declared victory at a party just a few miles away.
Snowbarger received a prolonged standing ovation from the crowd.
this is too close to call," Snowbarger said. "But we are seeing trends, and we're concerned about those trends."
Snowbarger was referring to the results that had come in showing Moore slightly leading with only a few precincts left to report.
Some University students were supportive of Snowbarger.
"I didn't think Dennis Moore was very straightforward with people," McAvan said.
Pat McAvan, DeWitt, La., third-year law student, said he cast his vote for Snowbarger.
straightforward with people, McAvan said. He said Moore misrepresented his law career.
"He hasn't prosecuted in years," McAvan said. "That was kind of misleading, and I didn't appreciate it."
Kristen Mort, Lawrence senior, agreed with Snowbarger's positions on issues such as tax cuts and Social Security reform. She said trust was an issue as well.
The support did not turn out to be enough.
"I trust that he is a conservative, and I trust he'll make good decisions," Mort said.
To conclude his speech, Snowbarger, who had served for 12 years in the Kansas House before going to Washington for two years, said he had learned a lesson from his son.
His son was in a tough football game in which he was predicted to lose. Despite a loss, Snowbarger said his son played his heart out and displayed honor. The analogy was clear even without a true concession speech.
Office of Comptroller missing deposits of KU groups
By Kelli Raybern
Kansan staff writer
KU police are investigating the possible theft of $4,190 that allegedly was deposited at the Office of the Comptroller.
Five deposits from three different University of Kansas groups are missing and have not been credited to the groups' accounts. The comptroller's office reported the missing money to the KU Public Safety Office last Wednesday and Thursday.
"I would be hesitant to holier Thief, thief" until an investigation has occurred," said Lindy Eakin, associate provos for support services.
"There's a presumption of innocence."
Eakin said that the Office of the Comptroller had conducted an internal audit before reporting the missing denosits to police.
One of the missing deposits, Eakin said, were checks that had not been cashed.
Sgt. Troy Mailen of the KU Public Safety Office said he did not know whether the alleged deposits were made through a night drop box or inside the comprolier's offices.
"Stealing checks made out to the University of Kansas isn't exactly a way to get rich because you can't cash them," he said.
Eakin said that possibilities besides theft could explain the missing deposits.
"Either our procedures were not good and we have misplaced the
Regardless of whether the police investigation determines that the deposits were stolen, Eakin said, something has gone wrong in the Office of the Comptroller that needs to be corrected.
"This occurred at a time when we were heavily involved in fee payment," he said. "In the comptroller's office, the concern is, given the volume and what we were dealing with, did we put (these deposits) in the wrong place?"
Eakin also mentioned another possible explanation for the missing funds.
deposits or someone has done criminal activity," he said. "Either way, we need to investigate the problem and fix it."
"Part of what the police have to investigate is, do we know the deposits actually made it to the comproiler's office?" he said.
The five missing deposits are: $240 from the Hall Center for Humanities, deposited between July 29 and Oct. 16; $1,640 from International Student Services, deposited between August 9 and Oct. 16; and $505, $450, and $655 from the KU Card Center, deposited between Sept. 8 and Oct. 16.