The weekend's weather
Tomorrow: Cool weather with sunny skies.
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY
Sunday: Cooler still with a chance for rain.
Kansan Weekend Edition
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Friday September 18,1998 Section:
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Vol.109·No.21 Saturday & Sunday
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
WWW.KANSAN.COM
(USPS 650-640)
Wandering the Web
The weekend is here. Do you know are you doing ? If you are not sure, check out these Web sites for some entertainment fun.
http://www.wvfets.com
Experience one of the nation's best bluegrass, folk, reggae and grassroots music festivals. The festival is this weekend in Winfield, in southern Kansas. The site offers information on camping, ticket prices and musical performances.
http://www.experiencekc.com If you want to go to Kansas City this weekend for a night of big-time fun, surf here. It is the comprehensive guide to special events, entertainment, dining and shopping in the Kansas City area.
http://www.drinkspecials.com If you are staying in Lawrence this weekend, check this site for the skinny on the best drink specials in Lawrence. Remember, you must be 21 to enter.
LOVELINE
Who: Dr. Drew Pinsky and comedian Adam Carolla from MTV's Loveline
What: They will be giving advice on sex, drugs and relationships to the KU student body.
Where: The Lied Center
When: 7 p.m. tonight; an autograph session after the show in the south lobby
CONCERT CALENDAR
Cost: $10 for students and
$14 for non-students;
as of 5 p.m. yesterday,
about 500 tickets
remained
Tonight:
Bottleneck: Possum Dixon,
Danger Bob
Free State Brewery: Free State Jazz Quartet
Hi-Jinx Lounge: Cretin 66, Derailer
Tomorrow:
Tomorrow:
Bottleneck: MU 330, Shocks of Mighty, Rouskabank
Hi-Jinx Lounge: Andre Williams, The Countdowns
Jazzhaus: Common Ground
Sunday:
■ Bottleneck: MU 330, Six Percent, Q'phil, Swing Set
Sundav:
Hi-Jinx Lounge: Heart Drops, Kelly's Heroes
Index
News .2A
Nation/World .8B
Poster .3B
Classifieds .8,9B
Sports .1B
Horoscopes .2B
Coupons .5B
Movie Listings .5A
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Dr. Drew Pinsky and Adam Carolla from MTV's Loveline offer an invitation to KU students:
Let's talk about sex
By Angola Johnson Kansan staff writer
It's not sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, but it's close.
It's close.
The popular MTV show *Loveline* is taking its act out of the studio and onto campus. Dr. Drew Pinsky and comedian Adam Carolla, the show's hosts, will cover topics such as sex, drugs and relationships at 7 p.m. tonight at the Lied Center.
Lindsey Gaston, special events coordinator for Student Union Activities, said the event would not be televised because of contract terms between the hosts and MTV.
Gaston said the $20,000 price to bring the celebrities to the University was worth it because of SUA's priority to provide students with good entertainment.
"My committee was willing to take a large hit when we decided to bring Love-line to campus," Gaston said. "SUA is for student programming. I have no problem losing money for a beneficial program like this."
Tracie Schuler, graduate advisor for SUA, said that the organization would lose about $5,000 from the event.
"That's the maximum we would lose, but that figure will be less if we sell more tickets," Schuler said. "We won't know the exact figure until ticket sales are totaled."
Stewart Martin, Topeka senior, said that the money could have been spent on something more beneficial to the University.
"It's a little expensive, especially if it's not being televised," he said. "It's like pennies in a bucket. The money could've been better spent."
Kevin O'Rourke, Frontenac senior, said that the show promoted more entertainment than information.
Martin said that it would be difficult for students to talk openly about sensitive topics because unlike the television show, inquirers don't have the option of anonymity.
"Adam mentions masturbation about 50 times during the show," O'Rourke said. "Any informative side seems to be overshadowed by shock value."
Dr. Drew Pinsky (left) and comedian Adam Carolla will present their show Loveline tonight at the Lied Center. The popular MTV television program answers questions about love, sex and drugs and will cost Student Union Activities $20,000 to bring to campus. Contributed photo
"People aren't going to be totally candid in front of a crowd of strangers," Martin said. "I can't imagine getting up and talking about weird sexual encounters or veneer diseases."
In contrast, Jennifer Emming, Lenexa junior, said that KU students were straightforward enough to talk about sex and other issues honestly.
"People on this campus will say what they feel, especially once everyone gets settled." she said.
Gaston said the option of passing cards out to the audience was considered but that he decided an open format would be better.
"When Dr. Drew does these college tours, it usually starts out slow because everyone's a little timid at first." Gaston said. "Eventually, more questions are asked, and before you know it, it's a snowball effect. Then it's hard to end the show because people can't stop asking questions."
p can receive Tickets are $10 for students and $14 for non-students. Mary Smith, SUA box office supervisor, said that about 1,400 tickets had been sold for Loveline and that about 500 tickets were left.
"The floor is completely full and the balcony is looking pretty full," she said.
Smith said she expected to sell a large number of tickets today and to come close to a sellout.
"College students live day to day and really don't know how much they have to do in a week," Smith said. "I'd expect that we'll have a pretty good increase of ticket sales today and tonight at the door."
Gaston said that the majority of the students would come to Loveline to be entertained but that they should be prepared to be informed as well.
"We are going to draw them in with entertainment, then hit them with substance," he said. "People will walk away learning something from this."
Politics get down and dirty
Democrats and Republicans are bickering about the release of Clinton's Starr testimony to the public. Republicans also have accused Democrats of trying to intimidate the House Judiciary chairman.
See page 8B
Strength in the face of adversity
Michael Yellowbird, professor of social welfare, talks of his history, oppression and the future. Yellowbird finds healing from his spiritual centers.
See page 10A
Rush Hour not worth driving to theater
Jackie Chan's new movie has a tired plot and doesn't deliver. Kansan movie critic Jeremy Doherty is back to his old ways: He doesnt like this one.
See page 8A
Desperately seeking a win
The Kansas football team takes on Illinois State, a NCAA Division I-AA team, Saturday. The Redbirds have lost to their last seven Division I opponents.
Seepage 1B
All apologies
The Missouri Students Association apologizes for the MU fans who threw bottles and fruit at the KU band. The resolution also requests an apology for some KU students' conduct.
Seepage 3A
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