Volume 125 Issue 2
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Monday, August 20, 2012
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012
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Bolton, Woodard expecting big things
DYLAN DERRYBERRY
editor@kansan.com
Despite looming graduation in the spring, student body president Hannah Bolton and vice-president Brandon Woodard have high expectations for the upcoming school year.
"We have worked on safety issues, sustainability issues and academic issues, and I'd say those are our biggest ones," said Bolton, a senior from St. Libory, Neb. "Essentially, what we're trying to do is just make sure we are accomplishing something for each student that goes here because everyone has different interests."
Like most seniors, both Bolton and Woodard are planning out their futures, and although their work with Student Senate is keeping them busy, they say they're on track and ready for the next step in life.
"My main goal is just to feel accomplished when it all ends," Bolton said. "I think that I've taken a lot away from it already. I just have a deep appreciation for how accepting everyone has been here."
Bolton, a business management major, plans to go to graduate school and hopes and to one day continue her work with higher education policies and student affairs.
Hannah Bolton, student body president, right, and vice president Brandon Woodard take office in their senior year. They are encouraging all students to get involved in student government and campus organizations.
Woodard, a political science major from Topeka, wants to return to school after working for a few years in Chicago and then study hospital administration.
The year is shaping up to be a busy one for the pair, but they still remember their urge to help students is what initially brought them to their positions. Woodard encouraged all students to get involved in any way and voice their opinions.
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"Join a committee; it's open to every student on campus, and that's one of the easiest ways to get involved with Senate as a whole," Woodard said. "Contact your senators if there are issues that you have ideas and opinions on. They have people representing them that can bring these issues to the forefront."
"Most students are involved in at least one activity and almost every single one of those activities goes for funding through Senate," Bolton said. "A lot of people don't understand what they can get from our services. So just figure out how your organization can work with Senate and let us know how we can help them."
Bolton supported the importance of getting involved and also wanted to remind students that Senate plays a role in all aspects of the University.
—Edited by Megan Hinman
College of Liberal Arts & Science
Freshman/Sophomor
Allison Kohn
Blaime Bengston
Brandon Wiederholt
Cody Powers
Drew Harger
Kendall Kraus
Kyle Beach
Michael Weinberger
Mitchell Cota
Sarah Anees
Tyler Caby
Will Putzier
Zach George
Junior/Senior
Rixi Rippleberg
Alex Gletcher
Hayley Miller
Kait Perry
Lucas Strubing
Matthew Visser
Natasha Kotaina
Nell Neary
Ryan O'Grady
Ytildle Childress
School of Architecture
Lauryn Reinhart
Patrick Reuter
2012-2013 Senators
School of Business
Chris Joy
John Coler
School of Engineering Blake Hamilton
School of Education
Audrey Moylan
Lizzy Watson
David Catt
On-campus Clay Cosby
School of Journalism
Whittle Douthitt
Michael Phelan
Off-campus Allie Mikulka
School of Law Mark Savoy
School of Pharmacy Trenton H. Scott
School of Music
Muriel Hague
Claire McFarland
Colin Thomas Dan MacMillan Sam Logan
Non-traditional Adam Nicholson
Graduate
Seyool Oh
There are still seats open for Junior/Senior CLAS, School of Pharmacy, School of Social Welfare and graduate school senators. Freshman senators will be elected at the beginning of the semester. Information about applying is available on the Student Senate website.
Source: studentsenate.ku.edu
The initiative kicked off Thursday with about a hundred volunteers from six fraternities canvassing the Oread neighborhood with welcome bags. Volunteers, paired with city representatives, placed 2,000 bags on doorsteps with city ordinance information ranging from bike parking and house party protocol.
The Good Neighbor program, created in unison by the University and the city, aims to strengthen relations between students and residents by providing students with information about good citizenship.
"A big part of going to school is learning how to live on your own," said Joe Monaco, a spokesperson for the event. "We are providing just some basic information about how
rise with neighbors can be a challenge, especially between University of Kansas students and permanent Kansas residents.
"This is the first in a set of many steps," said Tim Caboni, vice chancellor for public affairs at the University and a Good Neighbor co-creator. "We are extending an olive branch today, but it does not end here."
"People really care more here," Hess said. "It makes me feel good. It just makes me feel safer and it feels nice to be joining that community."
The Good Neighbor program is the first to fortify the University's connection with the city.
While no immediate events are planned for the future, Monaco said the University will continue the initiative throughout the year
Brad Hess, a freshman from Wichita and Delta Upsilon Fraternity program volunteer, said he was impressed by the University's initiative.
CLASSIFIEDS 10
CROSSWORD 5
-Parking. Do not park in the yard or in front of fire hydrants or driveways. Doing so can result in a fine.
policies as their hometowns, Monaco said.
CRYPTOQUIPS 5
OPINION 6
-Parties: Notify neighbors before throwing a party. They'll appreciate you cluing them in.
Edited by Joanna Hlavacek
Trying to be more neighborly? Follow the advice of the Good Neighbor program.
ku.edu/goodneighbor.
-Bicycles: Bikes cannot be locked to trees or other non-designated structures.
-Safety: Lock all windows and doors, including your car, and keep electronics and valuables out of view. Call Lawrence police if you see something suspicious.
-Pets: Animals need to be kept on a leash within the city.
-Sidewalks: Sidewalks must be clear of ice or snow within 24 hours.
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SUDOKU 5
Source: Good Neighbor program
Sarah Glass, a KU journalism school graduate, performs on the name Miss Conception on Friday night for students at the Hawk week Block Party. Miss Conception is the leader of Vibe Tie KC, a performance company from Kansas City.
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