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Former KU DJ to spin hijinks at local lounge
Disc jockey Ray Velasquez, Lawrence resident, sits amid his record and CD collection. Velasquez, who plays host to the 105.9 the Lazer show, "Nocturnal Transmissions," will be spinning electronic dance music at 9 tonight at the Hi-Jinx Lounge, 1117 Massachusetts St. Photo by Augustus Anthony Piazza/KANSAN
By Augustus Anthony
Plazza
Kansan staff writer
A KU alumnus wants to help the Lawrence music scene reach the 21st century.
Beginning at 9 tonight and every Wednesday night, disc jockey Ray Velasquez will be spinning electronic dance music at the Hi-Jimx Lounge, 1117 Massachusetts St. Velasquez also plays host of 105.9 the Lazer's "Nocturnal Transmissions" radio show.
"There is not another progressive type of music being played in Lawrence," Velasquez said. "There is no place for sexy, intelligent people to go and dance."
Velasquez graduated from the University of Kansas in 1983 with a broadcast management degree in the School of Journalism.
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Velasquez worked as a DJ for
KUJH while he attended the University.
After graduating from the University, he worked as a free-lance DJ, playing at friends' house parties and playing a series of events called "Mindflux" at the Outhouse, 1823 N. 1500 Road.
Velasquez also started the "Mondo Disco" night at the Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St., which lasted from 1983 to 1995.
"Sabatoge" is the name for Velasquez's newest event at the HiJux Lounge.
Although tonight is the show's opening event, Velasquez is well known for his influence on the local music scene.
"I think he's one of the top DJs in the area," said John Orcutt, Hutchinson senior and KJKH DJ. "He knows his stuff. He's been doing it for awhile."
Velasquez has spun in well-
known clubs in New York City and Miami.
The Hi-Jinx Lounge will be one of the smaller venues Velasquez has played in.
Velasquez said he liked the small intimate space of the lounge for his new show.
Velasquez said he wanted to focus on the emotional content of the music rather than the technical side.
"I want to throw a monkey wrench at the perception of modern music as well as to set new standards for modern music." Velasquez said.
"The music could be used as a social lubricant for people at the show." Velasquez said.
Low oil prices are a mixed blessing
Kansan staff writer
By Liz Wristen
Once a week, Josh Holzwarth, Salina junior, makes a trip to the Zarco 66 gasoline station, Ninth and Iowa streets, to fill up his gas tank. Recently, Holzwarth noticed that his gasoline bills weren't as steep as they had been.
The reason: Low oil prices are creating lower gas prices but also are creating problems for petroleum producers.
Tim Carr, head of the Kansas Geological Survey's petroleum research section, said that lower oil prices had caused many changes in oil production.
"While the supply of oil is high, the prices are down," Carr said.
Kansas is one of the biggest oil producers, ranked about seventh in the nation, Carr said. Kansas also is a tremendous gas producer.
Prices in Kansas have seen many changes during the past few months. With oil costing about $13 a barrel this month, gas prices have dropped to about 89 cents a gallon for unleaded gasoline at the Texaco Self Service gas station, 1415 W. Sixth Street.
When a barrel of oil sells below $15, the oil companies lose money on the barrel because it costs the company more than $15 to lift the oil out of the ground, Carr said.
"Prices have fluctuated a little bit over the past few months," said Rusty Gill, owner of the Hillcrest Amoco Food Shop at Ninth and Iowa. "But our customers and business has remained approximately the same."
The immediate reason that oil prices have experienced price fluctuations is the Asian economic crisis, Carr said. Those foreign economies are in need of the oil but can't afford it.
oy the change in prices when it comes to paying taxes.
"Essentially, this affects people in Kansas because they will have to continue to pay the oil and gas taxes, property taxes and income taxes," Carr said. "Money from these taxes go to supporting the oil and gas supplies, as well as the roads, streets and public schools in the state of Kansas."
Kansas residents may be affected
The decrease in gas prices is bad news for Kansas' 6,000 petroleum industry employees, who might worry about job security, but the decrease is good news for gasoline buyers, who can purchase gasoline at lower prices, Carr said.
at lower prices, I agreed that the low price was good news for consumers. "I think it's great because I spend less money on gas," he said. "I'm worried about those people working in the oil industry, but at the same time, I think that prices are always going to fluctuate, no matter what."
Senate to discuss city-wide program for transportation
By Seth Jones Kansan staff writer
Tonight, members of Student Senate want to talk about something that has an effect on the lives of KU students — city-wide transportation.
Kevin Voder, student body president, said he wanted Senate to discuss such issues more often.
"This is something I've wanted to work on," he said. "Less time discussing how many 32 cent stamps one student group can get, and more time discussing substantive issues that affect the student body."
senators will present arguments in favor and against city-wide transportation. Senate will then decide what position to take.
Yoder wants to see Senate consider all aspects of the issue.
"Hopefully, Student Senate will get into a good debate about this," he said.
The transportation discussion will take place during the issues agenda, something Senate hasn't used often in the past, Yoder said.
Once a decision is made about what stance to take, it's turned over
to Legislative Director Korb Maxwell. If Senate decides that action should be taken, Maxwell will lobby City Commission for the change.
Sticking with topics that affect students, Senate will vote on a resolution concerning Hollywood Theaters.
Hollywood Theaters decided not to renew its lease on Hillcrest 5 Theatres, 925 iowa St. The lease expires Sunday. Hillcrest 5 Theatres is a dollar theater.
The resolution would ask Hollywood Theaters to continue offering dollar movies in Lawrence or to offer a discount to Lawrence students.
Last week, the resolution passed without problems through committees.
Also on the agenda for tomorrow's meeting is guest speaker David Katzman. Katzman is the chairman of the American studies department and will speak to Senate about the ongoing commercialization that he claims is taking place at the University of Kansas.
tomorrow's meeting is at 6 p.m. at the Big 12 Room in the Kansas Union and is open to everyone.
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