UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Thursday, October 3, 1996
5A
Senate committee reverses on finance
Full body will vote on bill to give $550 for speaker
By Spencer Duncan
Kansan staff writer
Twenty minutes after denying a finance request, the Student Senate Finance Committee flip-floomed and passed the request last night.
The Center for Community Outreach requested $550 to finance a speech by Louis "The Duke" Alvarado. Alvarado speaks about race relations, gangs and violence.
During the bill's first presentation, Senate treasurer Jade Shopp told the committee to be wary of approving the request.
"The CCO has received money through block allocation, and they received money last week from the Senate," Shopp told the committee. "I just think everyone needs to be aware that they may be able to get the money they need from those sources."
The center receives $3,755 through block allocation and was granted $1,228 by Senate last week for four projects.
The committee denied the center's latest request without discussion.
Later in the evening, committee member
Girish Ballola moved to bring the bill back for discussion.
"I felt that the body needed to review the bill because some people had questions," Ballola said. "I thought the body should have cleared those up before they voted."
During reconsideration, Emily Heath, the center's co-director, responded to Shopp's comments that the center might not need the money.
"We've expanded from sponsoring three to 12 groups in the last two years," Heath said. "Block allocation money is to help us operate. But the understanding was always that we would come to Senate when we needed funding for special events. This is a special event."
Persuaded by Heath's clarification, the committee passed the request on the second vote. The bill will now move to the full Senate
The bill will now move to the full Senate.
The committee voted down a $200 request to finance a graduate student professional development seminar. Ami Hizer, committee member, said the group should request the money from the graduate student fund.
The finance committee also approved: $307 for the KU Biology Club; $482 for the American Institute of Architecture Students; $533 for the KU Advertising Club; $507 for the KU International Turkish Association; and $307 for the KU Slavic Club.
Heritage,politics focus of Hispanic entertainers
Enjoying a beautiful autumn day, Liz Honhne, Peoria, Ill., sophomore and Emily Smith, Houston sophomore, pass the hackey sack around a circle of friends at Bradford M. Watson Jr. Park. The students took a much-needed break Wednesday from their classes to brush up on the social part of college life.
By Raquel C. Avila Special to the Kansan
Nearly 100 people filed into the Burge Union last night to get a little bit of culture, a little bit of politics and a lot of humor.
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic-American Leadership Organization sponsored the Mexican Folkloric Dance Group of Topeka and the comedy team Lalo Lopez and Esteban Zul.
Mexican dancers kicked off the evening by performing dances from five Mexican regions. For HALO members, traditional dancing is a popular way of celebrating their heritage.
"It's good to learn about our culture, and everyone else can see what our culture does. It's tradition," said Stella Adane. HALO secretary.
from performing for audiences throughout Kansas.
Members of the dance group benefited
"As I got older, I liked it because it represented my culture and basically, it was a social outlet. They learn about different areas of Mexico and they know that it's not all the same," said Gabriel Ortiz, Topeka junior. "That's what it's all about."
Aside from the cultural aspect of the evening, Lopez and Zul presented a side of Latino politics.
The California duo's multimedia performance included sketches, videos and slides. The two express their views on Latin political issues through their magazine, Pocho, as well as their video spoofs, including Hispanics for Pete Wilson. They travel to cities and universities with their satire act.
"College students are always active. So it is always good to talk to people who are going to go out and do something
Fancy footwork
because then it always counts," Zul said.
because then it always counts. But said.
Last night they presented different views on topics such as Mexican immigration and typical stereotypes of Hispanics. Students responded positively.
A new interpretation of these subjects is what Sasha Flores, HALO president, was hoping for.
"They took some serious issues, but they made fun of them, which made you think in different ways. They laughed and enjoyed them," said Chris Guerra, HALO vice president.
"We wanted something different, something educational and entertaining at the same time. These guys have a really good reputation. I'm really happy with the turnout." Flores said.
But HALO's main purpose remains the same: to acknowledge the Hispanic community on campus.
Gloria Flores, HALO adviser, said, "We hope that people see the beauty of the Hispanic heritage as opposed to the negative stereotypes. It's a part of our country's heritage, and it's something that can't be denied."
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