CAMPUS/AREA UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Friday, September 20, 1996 High Times at Union Magazine editor discusses virtues, criticism of plant By Cameron Heeg Kansan staff reporter An earthy smell masked by chewing gum, breath mints and excessive cologne filled the Kansas Union Ballroom last night. "The pharmaceutical companies want to take away all knowledge of natural plant medicine away from the peo- Steve Hager, editor of High Times magazine spoke about historical suppression, legalization and problems associated with marijuana to a crowd of about 500 listeners. Criticism of marijuana was a result of many factors, but the oil industry and pharmaceutical companies were at the front on the war on hemp, Hager said. Edmée Rodriguez / KANSAN phe, he said Hager said hemp helps the environment because it can be used for clothing, oil, food and important medicines for depression, glaucoma, cancer, epilepsy and asthma. "It's time to stop destroying the lives of 500,000 decent Americans who are arrested every year. It's time to declare peace in the war on drugs," he said. peace in the war on drugs. Pancho Perze, Topeka junior, agreed that the government should stop harassing people who aren't harming anyone. The issue of smoking the plant for happiness was handled by Hager in a surprising way. "I hager in a surprising way." "I didn't smoke marijuana in college, hardly at all," Hager said. "I wouldn't recommend using it on a daily basis. If you wake up to a bong-hit breakfast and go to class, you are not helping the cause. You are just making the problem worse." He called on people to admit there is a time to use mari-juana in a social context, and there it is a time it can be abused. Candace Colton, Lawrence resident, wanted others to take Hager's point seriously. "If there is a free-for-all on marijuana, it could cause big problems," Colton said. "Most people who want to smoke it don't look at it as a drug. And sitting around all day getting high means you have a problem." Student Union Activities and KU Environs sponsored the event. Joshua Mermis, forums coordinator for SUA, said marijuana was on the mind of many college students and that education on the topic was important. "Speeches like this are important to the University because this is the type of place where different ideas are presented," he said. "We need to be an open forum for discussion and thought." Cranberries cancel Sandstone show By Erin Rooney Kansan staff writer Dolores O'Riordan sang that she was "free to decide" on the latest Cranberries album. O'Riordan has taken her own advice and freely decided to cancel the remainder of her American tour. The 24-year-old Irish singer canceled The Cranberries' nine remaining concert dates after collapsing because of flu and exhaustion. Doctors instructed O'Riordan to take the next four weeks to recover. The band will continue its tour October 18 in Munich, Germany. The Cranberries have performed 432 concerts since 1993. The Cranberries were scheduled to perform tomorrow night at Sandstone Amphitheater. There are no plans to reschedule the Bonner Springs concert. "The band is very disappointed," said Cranberries guitarist Noel Hogan. "The North American tour was going really well, and we were having a great time connecting with our fans. We feel badly for the people who waited in lines to purchase tickets for the remaining shows, but the band is supportive of Dolores." "She has to be pretty ill to cancel nine shows," Paul said. "If she's not and it's just a little cold, then I think she should be out there." Ann Paul, Overland Park senior, bought tickets to the concert for her boyfriend's birthday. Paul said that she was disappointed O'Riordan became sick This is the second consecutive weekend bands have canceled shows at Sandstone Amphitheater. The Dave Matthews Band canceled their Sept. 14 show after the death of bassist Stephen Lessard's daughter. Ticketmaster said that refunds for The Cranberries show will be available at all points of purchase starting at 9 a.m. this morning. tickets purchased by telephone can be mailed to: TicketMaster, attention phone services, P.O. Box 141010 S. 7th St., Minneapolis, Minn., 55415. The ticket confirmation number and name of credit card holder must be included to receive a refund check or credit on an account Mall to set sail for Lied Center By Jeff Ruby By Jeff Ruby Kansan staff writer Gopher and Doc won't be on board, but Captain Hemenway will set sail with the S.S. Riverfront-Lied. The Lied Center and Riverfront Factory Outlets, 1 Riverfront Plaza, are collaborating on a benefit that will transform the mall into a cruise ship on Sept. 28. Chancellor Robert Hemenway will be the ship's honorary captain. All proceeds will go to the Lied Performance Fund. "This benefit will help provide tickets to the Lied Center for people who may be inhibited by costs," said Jacqueline Davis, director of the Lied Center. "The trustee of the Lied Foundation, Christina Hixson, has given us a $9,000 grant and is asking that our community show its support by matching that amount." Activities include a mock casino, sponsored by Sam's Town Casino, a silent auction, a ship-board buffet, karaoke, and shuffleboard. Kansas City jazz legend Queen Bey will perform twice in the ship's theater in Suite 108 near the food court. David Longhurst, general manager of the Riverfront Factory Outlets, said the event would benefit everyone involved. "We are pleased to host the event and support the Lied Center," he said. "All of our stores are enthusiastic in helping to make this a big success." Longhurst, who said many of the mall's businesses were donating merchandise, explained how the casino's mock gambling worked. "If you contribute $10 to the Lied Center, we'll give you $100 in chips. You can't turn in chips for cash, but we're having a raffle and if you win additional chips, you can get additional raffie tickets." The raffle's grand prize is a three-day Royal Caribbean Cruise to either Baja, Mexico, or the Bahamas. Gamblers also can turn in their boarding passes (tickets) to spend on merchandise including t-shirts, playing cards and autographed posters from the Lied Center. Nancy Longhurst, who is coordinating the event, said 25 area businesses offered sponsorships to support the event, and the casino's dealers are volunteers from KU fraternities. Bruce Pendleton, Kansas City, Kan, freshman and member of Phi Delta Theta, volunteered to deal blackjack at the event. "We went for a training seminar at Sam's Town for a couple of hours where we were taught how to deal blackjack," Pendleton said. "They showed us tricks and how to shuffle. We'll have craps, blackjack and a roulette wheel. There's going to be real dealers at every table watching to make sure we're doing it right." cruise船 tips. "I can't think of anything like this that's ever been done in Lawrence," she said. "We just thought, 'It's on the river. Why don't we turn it into a cruise ship?' Chancellor Hemen-way thinks it's a really neat idea." The ship sets sail at 7 p.m. Regular boarding passes are $25, and first class passes, which include extra benefits such as seating in the Captain's dining room, are $50. ON CAMPUS Recreation Services will have a KU Juggling Club meeting at 12:30 p.m. today in front of Strong Hall. For more information, call Mark Ellner at 841-4203. St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center will celebrate Mass at 12:30 p.m. today at the Danforth Chapel. For more information, call Father Ray May at 843-0357. A lecture on emerging technologies in foreign language education will be at 2:30 p.m. today at the Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. For more information, call John Hay at 864-4759. Tae Kwon Do Club will meet from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today and from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday at 207 Robinson. For more information, call Adam at 842-9112. Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the Daisy Hill Room in the Burge Union. For more information, call Steve Swanson at 542-1101. Chinese Student Association will have a Moon Festival Dancing Party from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Frontier Room in the Burge Union. KU Ki-Aikido Club will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at 207 Robinson. For more information, call Jill Woodworth at 864-1798. KU Queers and Allies will "Dance Under the Pleasure-dome" from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at Strong Hall in the Terrace. For more information, call the KU Queers and Allies office at 864-3091. KU Ballroom Dancing Club will have lessons from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Ballroom in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Shane Haas at 864-6597. 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