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BALLOT BATTLE
ISSUE BREAKDOWN
Election Day is one week away, campaign season is winding down, and many American voters have chosen their candidates. However, for those of you who remain undecided, here is a breakdown of the issues most important to young people. Take a look at where former Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama stand on higher education, social issues and the economy in order to make an informed decision on Nov. 6.
BARACK OBAMA (D)
VS.
MITT ROMNEY (R)
Burdett Loomis, a political science professor, said both candidates are not spending much time focusing on youth issues, like student loan debt.
HIGHER EDUCATION
a lot of votes there."
"I think that issues we ordinarily hear of like students loans are almost irrelevant," Loomis said. "They're not spending time there because they don't think there are
In Jan. 2012, Obama spoke at the University of Michigan about the need for universities to stop tuition increases. "We should push colleges to do better," he said. "We should hold them accountable if they don't."
Higher education is still on his radar. According to barackobama.com, the president plans to cut tuition growth in half over the next 10 years by expanding student aid and working with states and universities. He invested about $2
billion in community colleges and hopes to create a relationship between community colleges and businesses to train 2 million Americans for employment. Obama has also proposed a "Pay As you Earn" program that would make federal loans cheaper for low-income borrowers by capping monthly loan repayment at 10 percent of discretionary income. To see if you qualify for this program, go to barackobama.com/education-calculator.
However, Democratic state Rep. Barbara Ballard said both candidates are trying to appeal to young voters.
"They know that 18 to 29-year-olds are crucial" she said. "They can't write off an important sect of American society; they need to give them a reason to vote."
According to mitromney, com, the former Massachusetts governor plans to simplify the financial aid system. He would like to cut federal spending; instead of focusing on community or four-year colleges, Romney thinks the U.S. should turn its attention to skill training programs.
Loomis said he thinks
Romney would cut federal Pell Grants if elected.
"His sense is that he will make the economy better and that will be better for everybody," Loomis said.
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
Loomis said that each candidate has used social issues to speak to their committed supporters because most voters already have clear preferences on
one side or the other. He also said the candidates' stance on abortion restrictions may sway peoples' opinions.
"Romney and Ryan are
talking about severe restrictions on abortion. There are people arguing for no abortions for rape or incest victims." Loomis said. "I think that cuts against the
According to Barackobama. com, because of the Affordable Health Care Act, some insurance plans will fully cover birth control without co-pays or deductibles, as part of women's preventive care. The site
also reads, "President Obama believes a woman's health care choices are personal decisions, best made with her doctor and without interference from politicians."
According to Mitt Romney's website, he is pro-life and views abortion as a problem because he believes life begins at conception; he wants the law to reflect this idea. Romney would like the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade and have states
values of most young people in a general way."
To avoid the lines on Election Day, voters registered in Douglas County can take advantage of advance voting on campus this week.
determine their own abortion laws. Romney also supports the Hyde Amendment, which bars the use of federal funds for abortions; he plans to end federal funding for abortion advocates like Planned Parenthood.
One of Douglas County's advance voting sites is located in the Drive Room of
Advanced voting taking place in Douglas County
ELECTION
Voters can also get an advanced voting form online at http://www.douglascounty.com/depts/cle/ve_advance_voting.aspx. The form can be submitted by mail, email, fax or in person. The forms must be submitted to Douglas
the Burge Union, said deputy court clerk Ben Lampe. It is open today, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Advanced voting will also be available this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse, Lecompton City Hall, Eudora Recreation Center and Baldwin City Fire Department. Other advanced voting sites in Lawrence include the The Smith Center at Brandon Woods, 4730 Brandon Woods
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County Courthouse before 7 p.m. Friday.
Terrace, and Building 21 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. They are open each day this week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Rebekka Schlichting
CRYPTOQUIPS 5
OPINION 6
CRIME
SPORTS 12
SUDOKU 5
University student charged with battery
A 19-year-old University student charged with aggravated battery and four other charges appeared in Douglas County District Court yesterday.
In addition to the aggravated battery charge, Won Mo Kang has been charged with two counts of battery and one count of criminal restraint and one count of criminal damage to property stemming from an Oct. 16 incident.
Kang
tact order. Pokorny agreed, telling the two they could see each other as long as there is no yelling or violence of any kind.
Kang is currently released on bond. The victim in the case asked District Judge Sally Pokory to change Kang's no contact order to a no-violent con-
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Kang's attorney asked to continue the case, and Pokorny scheduled a preliminary hearing for Nov. 19.
— Rachel Salyer
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Prosecutors allege the incidents leading to Kang's arrest occurred throughout the day on Oct. 16, and that Kang and the victim were on campus sometime during that day.
Seat belt check point conducted on Friday
The Lawrence Police Department participated in a seat belt enforcement check point Friday evening near 19th and Kentucky streets.
Sgt. Trent McKinley, an LPD spokesman, said the enforcement was conducted as part of a grant-funded Kansas Highway Patrol program.
Tomorrow's your last chance to wear a costume in public before it gets creepy.
He said motorists who were observed not wearing seat belts were
stopped.
LPD ISSUED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS:
One driver sped away after an attempt to stop the vehicle was made. Officers bagan a brief pursuit of the vehicle, during which drugs were thrown from the vehicle. The driver was arrested for reckless driving, attempting to elude a police officer, driving with a suspended license, possessing counterfeit money and possession of a controlled substance.
Total number of vehicles
seated: 18
Adult seat belt violations: 16
Child passenger seat belt
violations: 1
KANSAN FILE PHOTO
Index
Caleb Hall, a senior from Shawnee, appeared on stage with other students in costumes before the annual screening of the Rocky Horror Picture show. Hall won first place in the costume contest.
No insurance: 1
Improper turn: 1
Driving while suspended: 2
Flee and elude: 1
Possession of marijuana: 1
Stop sign: 1
Source: Lawrence Police Departments
"Rocky Horror" plays in Union tonight
ENTERTAINMENT
Be ready for fishnets, transvestiles and toast during tonight's showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" in the Kansas Union. Student Union Activities presents "Rocky Horror," a science fiction/horror B film parody and a cult classic known for wild audience participation.
Newly engaged couple Brad and Janet stumble into the nearest home after their car breaks down in the rain, hoping to use a telephone. The two find themselves in the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a mad scientist alien from the planet Transsexual, and end
Participants are encouraged to attend the pre-show costume, trivia and dance contests at 8 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Kansas Union. The film will begin at 9 p.m. Admittance costs $2 with a KU student ID, $3 for the general public or free for SUA Student Saver cardholders. Pick up tickets from the SUA office on the third floor of the Kansas Union to avoid waiting in line.
up participating in the unveiling party of Rocky, the Doctor's newest creation. The dancing and sexual antics that ensue make "Rocky Horror" an R-rated comedy musical that redefines the "live" midnight movie experience.
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