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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
Sunny, west northwest winds at 5 mph
Why is it still so hot?
Will autumn ever arrive?
CALENDAR
Tuesday, August 28
WHAT: KU Fit kick-off
WHERE: Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center, Room 114/115
WHEN: 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ABOUT: Maintain your summer physique with group fitness classes like Zumba and Body Pump. Students can try them at no cost before purchasing a Fit pass for the semester.
Wednesday, August 29
WHAT: Gamer Night
WHERE: The Burger Stand, 803 Massachusetts St.
WHEN: 8 p.m.
ABOUT: Relive your Nintendo 64 glory days by playing classics like Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat and 007 Goldeneye.
WHAT: Sex Work. A Multifaceted Issue
WHERE: Ecumenical Christian Ministries,
1204 Oread Ave.
WIEN: 7 p.m. 9 p.m.
ABOUT: Professor Milton Wendland will discuss sex workers and pornography as part of the Real Person's Guide to Sexuality Series.
WHAT: Anschutz Library Open House and Pizza Party
WHERE: Anschutz Library, level three WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ABOUT: Visit the library before you have to start study for midterms and grab a slice of free pizza.
Thursday, August 30
and Rally
WHERE: Oldfather Studios
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
ABOUT: Come meet FMS faculty and learn the about the department. The annual barbeque is open to all FMS majors, minors and anyone else interested.
WHAT: Film and Media Studies Barbeque and Reality
WHAT: Tea at Three
WHERE: Kansas Union
WHEN: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ABOUT: In need of an afternoon caffeine boost? Stop by for a cup of tea and cookies.
WHAT: Craftsy Meet-up
WHAT: Craftsy Meet-up
WHERE: Spencer Museum of Art
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
ABOUT: Unleash your inner Martha Stewart and bond with other local craft lovers.
WHAT: The Pregrame
WHERE: The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts Street
WHEN: 9 p.m.
ABOUT: Kick off the new school year and the beginning of football season with DJs, prizes and free pizza.
Friday, August 31
WHAT: vonteyball
WHERE: Horejsi Family Athletics Center
WHERE: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ABOUT: Cheer on the Jayhawks as they play Sam Houston State in the morning and the University of Tulsa in the evening.
WHAT: Friday Night at the Kino
WHERE: Bailey Hall, Room 318
WHEN: 7 p.m.
ABOUT: W Ciemnosci (In Darkness) tells the story of a man trying to save Jewish refugees during World War II. The film will be shown in Polish with English subtitles.
WHAT: Final Friday
Friday
WHERE: Downtown Lawrence
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ABOUT: Celebrate the second anniversary of Final Fridays by checking out live bands, art and photography.
Information based on the Douglas County Sheriff's Office booking recap.
- A 26-year-old Ottawa man was arrested Sunday at 3:30 a.m. on the 3200 block of Iowa Street on suspicion of domestic battery and criminal damage to property less than $1,000. Bond was not set.
POLICE REPORTS
- A 31-year-old San Francisco man was arrested Sunday at 2.02 a.m. near University parking lot 52, near West Campus Road and 11th Street, on suspicion of operating under the influence. Bond was set at $500. He was released.
- An 18-year-old female University student was arrested Sunday at 12:52 a.m. on the 1300 block of west 23rd Street on suspicion of operating under
- A 38-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Saturday at 7.33 p.m. on suspicion of theft and criminal trespass-
- A 20-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Sunday at 2:00 a.m. on the 700 block of Massachusetts Street on suspicion of battery. Bond was set at $100. He was released.
the influence. Bond was set at $500. She was released.
- A 54-year-old Olathe man was arrested Sunday at 12:31 a.m. on the 51 Kansas River Bridge on suspicion of operating under the influence, driving with an invalid or expired license and no insurance. Bond was set at $800. He was released.
- A 20-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Sunday at 12:23 a.m. on the 2000 block of Marvonne Way on suspicion of domestic battery, disorderly conduct, criminal damage to property less than $1,000 and failure to appear in municipal court. Bond was not set.
- A 31-year-old Topeka man was arrested Saturday at 7:57 p.m. on the 1700 block of West 24th Street on suspicion of possession of stolen property, criminal carry of a club or knife and failure to appear in municipal court. Bond was set at $2,250.
ing. Bond was set at $200. He was released.
- A 19-year-old Lawrence woman was arrested Saturday at 3:31 a.m. on the 100 block of east 11th street on suspicion of aggravated assault, consuming liquor in public, battery and minor purchasing or consuming liquor. Bond was not set.
- An 18-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Saturday at 3:52 a.m. on the intersection at 11 and Vermont streets on suspicion of battery. Bond was not set.
- A 19-year-old female University student was arrested Saturday at 2:27 a.m. on the 2000 block of Naismith Drive on suspicion of operating under the influence. Bond was set at $500. She was released.
- A 21-year-old male University student was arrested Saturday at 3:28 a.m. on the intersection of Fourth and Missouri streets on suspicion of operating under the influence. Bond was set at $500. He was released w.
INTERNATIONAL
Students discuss
Pussy Riot over Skype
Mariya Omelicheva, chair of the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, estimated that around 45 people had stopped by the Big 12 Room of the Kansas Union on Monday to listen in and ask questions via Skype with Moscow based journalist Kirill Mikhailov. The Skype session focused on the imprisonment of Russian based female punk band Pussy Riot and the political uprisings currently taking place in Moscow. The protestors are speaking out against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Two members of the band are facing two years in prison for 'hooliganism' after performing an anti-Putin song in an orthodox church. Kirill explained the church is also a popular tourist attraction
Political science professor Erik Herron started the hour-long discussion by telling the audience about Kirill's background as both a journalist and activist. Herron invited the audience to ask questions. The questions ranged from politics, justice, media, freedom of speech and more.
Kirill first talked about the band members.
"These three girls are artists, they are not criminals,"Kirill said. "This was the point of no return. This was the point where the Pussy Riot trial is showing that Putin and his team will do anything to make people love their country."
When asked by a member of the audience if the band's actions have raised any skepticism of a publicity stunt, Kirill confidently answered, "This was the only thing the girls had in mind - that singing their song in the church would get the attention of the media and society."
Lyndsey Havens
CAMPUS
Law School receives scholarship donation
A couple donated $800,000 in scholarship funds to the University of Kansas School of Law.
David and Debbi Elkouri established a $500,000 Elkouri Family Scholarship Fund through the KU Endowment Association. A renewable $16,000 scholarship will be awarded for the next 12 years to a Kansas resident at the School of Law and $9,000 will be awarded to deserving students by Stephen Mazza, law school dean.
"The area of biggest need at the law school is for scholarships to enhance the quality of the student body and keep in-state Kansas kids at the University of Kansas," said David Elkouri in a KU news release. "We are losing very qualified Kansas applicants to other law schools, many of which are out of state. We need to do what we can to get them to enroll at KU Law."
David Elkouri received a bachelor's degree in accounting and business administration from KU. He also received a juries doctorate in 1978 from the KU School of Law. His wife, Debbi, graduated from the University of Oklahoma. The Elkouri's three children received bachelor's degrees at KU. One of them, Justin Elkouri, received a law degree KU School of Law.
Storm blamed for police force at RNC
POLITICS
Rebekka Schlichting
TAMPA. Fla. — Protesters blamed Tropical Storm Isaac and a massive police presence Monday for their weak showing at the Republican National Convention. Only a fraction of the 5,000 expected demonstrators actually turned out to criticize the GOP's economic and social policies.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hundreds of police officers and heavily armed members of the Florida National Guard patrolled the streets of downtown Tampa. The protesters were required to conduct their rallies and parades in designated areas and along specified routes, none closer than about a half-mile from where Republicans would be gathering.
"They've militarized Tampa.
The chilling effect has succeeded," said Cara Jennings, a voter outreach organizer from Palm Beach County.
About 200 people marched as part of the Coalition to March on the RNC's rally in an empty lot near the arena where the Republicans will be nominating Mitt Romney as their candidate for president. Sporadic heavy rain lashed the city and winds were gusting at 35 mph as Isaac passed to the west of Tampa in the Gulf of Mexico. The Republicans themselves had canceled most of their Monday activities because of the storm.
A breakoff group later marched against the wars that are ongoing overseas. Tampa police blocked traffic for the unplanned march and arrested
one protector when he refused to take off a bandanna covering his face. Officers led him to a waiting SUV and he was driven away. Police were not immediately available for comment.