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SPORTS
The women's basketball team gave up a big lead in its match-up against the Washburn Lady Blues. PAGE 1B
SPORTS
The Kansas volleyball team makes its second NCAA tournament appearance tonight against Santa Clara in Seattle. PAGE 1B
KANSAN
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2004
VOL.115 ISSUE 72
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Questions 'grill' chancellor
Hemenway answers football facility, money questions
BY STEPHANE FARLEY
sfarley@kansan.com
KANSAN STAMP WRITER
At a question-and-answer session with students last night, Chancellor Robert Hemenway addressed speculation about a new football facility being built between the Campanile and Memorial Stadium.
If the facility was built, people might not be able to watch Kansas football games from the hill and students might not be able to walk down the hill for graduation.
graduation.
Nothing will interfere with students walking down the hill at graduation, Hemenway said.
Henry Way said. "That's as close to a sacred tradition as you can get at a secular university," he said.
"That's as close to a sacred tradition as you
can get at a secular university."
Robert Hemenway University of Kansas chancellor
Hemenway answered students' questions last night at a forum dubbed "Chancellor's Questions," held at the Hawk's Nest on the first floor of the Kansas Union.
Students at the University of Kansas were able to ask Hemenway any questions they wanted while they ate a free bowl of chill. About 25 students attended the event.
Student Union Activities, which sponsored the event, tries to organize bigger events for students, but it also provides some smaller and more intimate events, said Megan Storm, SUA social issues coordinator.
The new football facility was one of many issues the chancellor addressed
Jason Flay, Vernon Center, N.Y., senior, started the night off with the first "grilling question," as he put it.
Flay, an anthropology major, asked how the University could spend thousands of dollars on beautifying the campus while, at the same time, it shut down the Museum of Anthropology.
The public portion of the museum was closed in Fall 2002 after a state
Chancellor Robert Hemenway answers a student's question at the Hawk's Nest in the Kansas Union. The event, called "Chancellor's Questions" was held so students could ask Hemenway anything they wanted to know about the University. Questions ranged from why Wescoe would be refurbished to what was happening with the Campanile and the new football facility.
SEE CHANCELLOR ON PAGE 6A
'Crazy' for conducting choirs
Choral director helps with concert despite hurt back
BY AUSTIN CASTER
acaster@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Not even a ruptured disc can stop John Paul Johnson from spreading holiday cheer.
"This is not meant for sympathy, but getting old sucks," Johnson told his chamber choir on Wednesday.
chamber on Wednesday.
The director of choral activities will help conduct the 80th KU Holiday Vespers this Sunday at the Lied Center, even though he hurt his back moving timpani. Heidi Schellman was surprised Johnson directed rehearsals on Wednesday.
wednesday.
"That man is crazy," said Schellman,
Lawrence junior and chamber choir
member. "Two days ago he couldn't
stand up straight. He's giving all he has
and more."
and more.
The department of music and dance scheduled two performances of Vespers this year, one at 2:30 p.m. and another at 7:30 p.m. More than 200 vocalists
John Paul Johnson, director of choral activities, conducts his choir in preparation for the 80th KU Holiday Vespers Concert. The concert will be performed at 2:30 and 7 p.m on Sunday at the Lied Center.The performance will feature more than 200 vocalists and 60 instrumentalists.
SEE CONDUCTING ON PAGE 5A
Flu shot clinic planned for campus
Dec. 12 clinic will offer 1,300 doses at the fieldhouse
BY ANANDA O'TOLE
aotole@kansan.com
KANSA STAFF WRITER
The clinic will be similar to one held Oct. 23 at Free State High School,4700 Overland Drive, in northwest Lawrence
Watkins Memorial Health Center and the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department are teaming up to host another flu clinic from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Strother said she would like to see at
least one thing done differently.
At least 1,300 doses of the vaccine will be available, said Myra Strother, director of health services at Watkins.
She said people who come to the clinic were asked not to come early because the clinic would not open until noon.
People who went to the flu clinic at Free State came as early as 2:30 a.m. The clinic didn't open until 10 a.m.
As a result, hundreds of people shivered in the cold and waited just to get into the building.
Strother said she suggested that people could wait in their cars if they wanted to come early.
Blankets the health department provided were limited, and there weren't enough for everyone.
HIGH RISK GROUP
SEE FLU ON PAGE 5A
"There's four hours when the clinic will be open," she said. "Everyone who wants a vaccine should be able to get one."
Here are the qualifications for the high risk group for flu shots:
- People 65 years of age and older
- Children ages 6 months to 23 months
Adults and children 2 years of age and older with chronic lung or heart disorders including heart disease and asthma
Pregnant women
Adults and children 2 years of age and older with chronic metabolic diseases (including diabetes), kidney diseases, blood disorders (such as sickle cell anemia), or weakened immune systems, including persons with HIV/AIDS
Children and teenagers, 6 months to 18 years of age, who take aspirin daily
- residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities
Household members and out-ofhome caregivers of infants under the age of 6 months (Children under the age of 6 months cannot be vaccinated.)
Healthcare workers who provide direct, hands-on patient care with regular frequency to the priority group patients listed above
sources. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Dance party to feature Latin,salsa music
BY NIKOLA ROWE
nrowe@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
"Get out of your weekend routine," Andrea Pantoja, Mission junior, said.
Pantoja, HALO president, encourages all KU students to come and experience the clubbing scene along with some Latin spice. Latin, salsa, hip-hop and reggae music will be provided by the DIs.
"Salsa dancing is in demand," Pantoia said.
She said HALO members kept getting questions about where to get Salsa lessons. She told the members to make sure to not be afraid to meet new people and to help them with learning the steps.
The group put together the dance party, Invierno, to be held at the Moon Bar, 821 Iowa St., and features disc jockey Danny Jalapeno and disc jockey 151. Invierno means winter in Spanish.
The Hispanic American Leadership Organization will spice up the dance floor Saturday night.
Juan Gonzalez, Bronx, N.Y. freshman and social chairman for HALO, said that the music should draw a diverse crowd. The group wants this to be a big night, he said.
After months of planning, the main contribution to the party is from the Dls.
They are volunteering their time, paying for the venue and the flyers for the event. Gonzalez said.
Ronald Ruiz, DJ 151 and owner of 151 Entertainment, wants to support HALO by getting its name out. He is a great guy and our No. 1 promoter, Gonzalez said.
"I just noticed that there wasn't enough events for HALO and I wanted to change that," Ruiz said.
Ruiz has done a lot of parties for other organizations but he wanted to get involved with HALO because of his heritage.
"Being Hispanic, I feel that there is not enough older Latinos helping the younger out," Ruiz said.
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BTK Mystery
Wichita police said they had not made any arrests but were awaiting DNA test results that could solve the BTK serial slayings. PAGE 3A
SEE DANCE ON PAGE 5A
All-Big 12 Team
The Associated Press named two Kansas football players to the All-Big 12 Conference first team. The AP recognized six other Kansas players as well. PAGE 1B
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