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Ukraine sticks with election results
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
KIEV, Ukraine Lawmakers fought over and failed to pass legal reforms aimed at ensuring a fair rematch of Ukraine's fraudulent presidential runoff, accusing each other yesterday of acting in bad faith as several thousand orange-clad protesters besieged parliament and chanted, "Parasites! Parasites!"
The demonstrators, supporters of opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko, have grown impatient over lack of progress in approving the electoral amendments sought for the Dec. 26 repeat vote.
the victory of Kremlin-backed Prime Minister' Viktor Yanukovch.
Yushchenko supporters say the changes will close loopholes for fraud that marred the Nov. 21 runoff and prompted the Supreme Court to cancel
But a loose coalition of communists, socialists and pro-government factions in parliament agreed to pass the electoral changes only together with constitutional changes, which would turn some presidential powers over to parliament.
Yushchenko has balked at the changes, saying that allies of outgoing President Leonid Kuchma want to weaken his authority should he win.
In a development that could have a dramatic effect on the rematch, the Times of London Web site reported late Tuesday that doctors who treated Yushchenko for a mysterious illness during the initial campaign have determined there "was an attempt on his life" with a biological or chemical agent or a rare poison.
"There is no longer a question for discussion," the newspaper quoted Dr. Nikolai Korpan, who treated Yushchenko at the Rudolfnerhaus clinic in Vienna, Austria. "We are now sure that we can confirm which substance cause this illness. He received this substance from other people who had a specific aim."
The newspaper then said it asked Korpan if the aim had been to kill Yushchenko, to which the doctor was quoted as responding: "Yes, of course."
Yushchenko fell ill September 6 and was rushed to the Vienna clinic four days later. Yushchenko has accused the Ukrainian authorities of poisoning him.
His detractors suggested he'd eaten some bad sushi. Known for his ruggedly handsome, almost movie star looks, Yushchenko's skin now is severely pockmarked. His face is haggard, swollen and partially paralyzed. One eye often tears up.
Late last month, Korpan had said the cause of Yushchенко's illness remained "totally open."
He told the Times yesterday that the substance that was administered to Yushchenko would be identified in a matter of days, but physicians needed him to return to Vienna for an examination.
"We need to check him again here in Vienna. If we received him today, we could finish the whole investigation in two or three days," Korpan was quoted.
CENTER: Outdoor program, spouse pass in the works for spring
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Young said he expected Student Senate and Recreation Services to collaborate on the money's use if the proposal were approved.
Eli and John Rosenberg, both sophomores from Joplin, Mo., said the only thing the recreation center lacked was enough weights. Apart from needing more weights, Eli said it fulfilled all his other expectations.
As a senior, Wichita native Melissa Jenkins said she used to work out at the Burge Union before the recreation center was built.
"The Burge doesn't even compare." Jenkins said.
ings even as Recreation Services awaits the Legislature's vote.
When the recreation center first opened last year, weekend hours began at 10 a.m. But the number of students using the center in the morning were small, so the hours were changed to noon this semester, Chappell said. In response to user request throughout the semester, however, the weekend hours will return to 10 a.m. next semester, she said.
After winter break, students can expect to see some changes in the recreation center's offer.
Jenkins said she appreciated the recreation center's early-morning and late-evening hours but also thought there was a need for more weights.
The Recreation Center also has a new outdoor program called Outdoor Pursuits. The program allows students to check out various camping and hiking equipment, including backpacks, tents, canoes, stoves, lanterns and sleeping bags. A "Come and Work on Your Bike" program will also be offered.
Chappell said the Student Recreation Advisory Board and Recreation Services representatives also had discussed imple-
POSSIBLE STUDENT RECREATION FITNESS CENTER PROJECTS IN THE FUTURE
Spouse Pass: The spouses of married students will be given a pass to use the recreation center. The pass may run on a trial basis in January and February 2005.
Extended hours for the climbing wall: KU Recreation Services frequently get requests for more time on the rock wall. The process of extending its hours is ongoing.
installing individual monitors on the fitness machines.
KU Recreation Services will also host two major tournaments next semester:
■ In March, Recreation
TVs on fitness equipment:
There is a possibility of
Services will hold a regional basketball tournament. Students can enter and qualify for a national competition.
In April, Recreation Services will be the host of a national volleyball championship in Kansas City, Mo.
Source: Mary Chappell, director of KU Recreation Services
menting a spouse pass for married students. Approval has not come yet, but officials are hoping to offer spouse passes on a
trial basis in January and February, she said.
- Edited by Paige Worthy
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