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LANCE BANDS Proceeds from the popular yellow bracelets benefit cancer research, but are donned by some for trendier reasons. PAGE 8A
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VOL.115 ISSUE 16
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2004
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Sorority to start men's calendar
By Ross Fitch
rft@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITE
Women have graced the pages of KU calendars the past five years. But don't worry fellas, now it's your turn.
The women of Delta Gamma sorority at the University of Kansas are planning the first Men of KU calendar. Not to be confused with the Women of KU calendar, the new calendar will not feature men in Speedos, sensually holding basketballs on the Horeksi Family Athletics Center court. Instead, it will be similar to the Women of Distinction calendar, with participants being honored for their academic and community achievements.
"What we're looking for are men who are involved in the community and/or an organization, have good character and remain strong academically," said Jaime Johnson, Lincoln, Neb., junior and vice president for Foundation at Delta Gamma.
Johnson, who is overseeing the calendar, said the calendar was also called Men of KU because the University of Missouri Delta Gamma chapter has sponsored a Men of Mizzou calendar the past two years. She said her chapter wanted the Men of KU calendar to share the same theme.
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Murder trial date pending
BY AMANDA O'TOOLE
aotoleo@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Martin K. "Marty" Miller will appear in Douglas County District Court today at 2 p.m. where a preliminary trial date will be set for the first degree murder of his wife, Mary Miller, a KU librarian at Watson Library.
Mary Miller was reportedly found dead by Marty Miller July 28 at their home, 2105 Carolina St.
What do you think about a Men of KU calendar coming out that is not eye candy?
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found bruising on the interior muscles and cartilage in Miller's neck and found edema foam, a substance formed in the lungs when they aren't functioning properly, was found in her nostrils.
Miller's death was classified as a homicide two days later after an autopsy confirmed that the 46-year old libarian died of asphyxiation.
Erik Mitchell, Douglas County Coroner, performed the autopsy and the report was suppressed until the final draft was released on Sept. 3, Poiman said.
The report also said the Millers' two junior-high aged children heard a scream the night of her death.
District Attorney, declined comment on the case but said the hearing today will be the first evidential hearing in the case.
According to the report, Mitchell
Marty Miller was arrested July 30 and was released Aug. 11 after a $150,000 bail was paid in cash by his parents.
Kenney said Miller will be represented by Mark Manna, a public defender which the court appointed Sept. 2 after Miller told the court he could not afford an attorney.
Christine Kenney, Douglas County
The autopsy was performed July 28 in Topeka, Donald Pojman, deputy coroner said.
This will be Miller's fourth time in court since his arrest, Kennev said.
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"I think it would be a good thing if I was in it, but I'm, not distinctive or
good-looking, so I don't think it would sell."
Erik Rutzick
St. Paul, Minn., sophomore
"I think it's a good idea. If I had money, I would definitely buy one."
Jenni Sinclair Olathe sophomore
Lives remembered
"I think it's fine. I think
it's more appropriate and more suited for kids our age."
Nick Busby Lenexa sophomore
George Moyer, Lawrence resident, looks up at the Campanile while participating last night in a vigil for soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq. Moyer said he was believing in honoring the soldiers, as the ceremony did, but also in ending what he believes to be an unjust war.
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Police investigate rape near campus
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A black limousine pulled up to The Hawk and a group of people got out. The woman accepted a ride in the limousine. Two men were in the back of the limo with the woman. According to the report, one of the men held her down while the other raped her.
The woman was then kicked out of the limo at the top of the hill on 14th Street. The woman went back to The Hawk and used a phone to call an acquaintance and make arrangements to return to Georgia.
The two men in the back of limo were reportedly white males wearing nice shirts and jeans. The woman returned home without reporting the rape, but a hospital in Georgia contacted Lawrence police after it administered a sexual-assault exam.
Sgt. Dan Ward said the police department was taking the report seriously and was conducting a follow up investigation. The investigation includes contacting the five limo services that operate in Lawrence.
Ward could not comment on what resulted in the investigation of the limo services, and said any witnesses at The Hawk could not be revealed because the investigation is ongoing.
The police report also outlined the following: The woman was visiting her friends who attend the University of Kansas. While at The Hawk, 1340 Ohio St., she lost her ride back to her friend's house and her cell phone battery died.
The friends the Georgia student was visiting have been contacted. Ward said.
Defensive stand-out
The Lawrence Police Department is investigating a rape reported this weekend by an 18-year-old female high school student who was visiting from Georgia.
One rape and two sex offenses were reported to the KU Public Safety Office last year. The number of reported rapes in Lawrence in 2003 was 49, Ward said.
According to the police report, the incident occurred between 1:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. Sundaw.
By Nikola Rowe
nrowe@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Dave Old, manager of Midwest Transportation Services, 2120 W. 25 St., said that he was surprised to hear a limo was involved.
In some limo there are two dividers between the driver and the passengers, Old said. One is glass and soundproof, and the other is a screen that prevents the driver from seeing behind. Old said he didn't know if limo companies took legal precautions against incidents such as this.
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Kevin Kane came two yards from scoring his first touchdown Saturday, and he plans to go all the way next time. PAGE 1B
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