FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2004
NEWS
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GOP: One successful semester
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He was impressed with Bush's speech.
"It was spectacular," he said "The domestic agenda he's laid out is very forward-thinking."
McFarland appreciated when the president spoke about improving community colleges. He thought that issue was particularly relevant in Kansas.
A protester was escorted from the arena in New York City, and McFarland said that he didn't think that accomplished much.
"I think they're just making a fool of themselves," he said.
Steward said he liked Bush's speech, especially when he talked about putting hospitals in poor counties across America.
"He's sticking with the same platform he had four years ago."
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Steward said. "You usually don't see that from a presidential candidate."
"It's a great opportunity for us to showcase who we are and what we believe to the electorate," Lenkner said.
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He said the a major theme of the convention was strength in waging the war on terror.
McFarland was glad that Lenkner was chosen to attend the convention.
"It really shows our party's commitment to the future leaders of the country," he said.
McFarland was happy with the speakers selected to speak, including some of the moderate voices of the party, like former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani and California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
"They show just how diverse
Bryan Behgam, Arlington, Texas, junior and vice president of the KU Young Democrats, thought the Republicans were concentrating too hard on their opponents.
the party really is." he said.
"it's been a pretty negative message," he said. "They've been focusing on Kerry and not on their message."
Joe Pieper, Shawne sophomore, followed the convention on the news and listened to what the speakers had to say.
"It's as expected in this election," he said. "Everyone's trying to bring down the other guy."
Lenkner disagreed. He said one of the purposes of the convention was to spread the message to the public and get motivated for the general election.
"This is a pep talk for the next two months."
- Edited by Paige Worthy
Quentin Odes feels fortunate that Lawrence hosts alternative lifestyle nights.
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NIGHT: Social environment contributes to greater awareness
Odes, who is gay, often brings straight friends along. He said he didn't think advertising an alternative night drove anyone away.
"It's a safe, social environment to hang out and meet others," the Chicago senior said.
"It probably only turns off the people who you don't want there anyway." Odes said, referring to preludicial people.
Limarence opened June 1, and began offering an alternative lifestyle night on Thursday.
"We're really tied into the local arts community, so it was a natu-
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t probably only turns off the people
The bar displays local art on its walls and allows for conversation among different types of people.
ral fit," said Matt Baum, owner of Limarence, 1520 Wakarusa Drive.
who you don't want there anyway."
Quentin Odes Chicago senior
"There's a much bigger world out there," Baum said.
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BIKES: One successful semester
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Young Elected Leaders Lending Out Wheels. A community bike program was part of KUnited's platform in the Spring 2002 election. The program started with high hopes. Kyle Johnson, who spearheaded the bike program, said 25 to 50 students used the program at its peak. Johnson said a community bike program had been attempted in the 1980s but had not been successful.
"After three days, the bikes were gone," Johnson said. "Being realistic, people are going to be juvenile."
Because the program lasted through a semester, Jeff Dunlap, who used to be a member of the program, said he considered the program a success compared to previous attempts. Dunlap, student body vice president, said the program was reliable in the beginning because a bike was almost always available.
The bike program's purpose was to provide a convenient and inexpensive mode of on-campus transportation instead of walking or riding the bus. The yellow bike
program gave students a bike and a universal lock and key for a one-time cost of $10. The bikes are restricted to on-campus use only. Members of the bike program leave the bikes in bike racks anywhere on campus, and the keys open any of the locks for the yellow bikes.
bikes, covered in the identifying yellow electrical tape, sits amid the other bikes locked up in front of McColllum. Few students at McCollum had heard of the yellow bike program.
Student Senate allocated $6,240 to the program in Spring 2003. The money funded bikes from Target at $59.99 each, locks, decals, a pump and electrical tape. The program also had a partnership with Sunflower Bike Shop to repair the bikes at a reduced cost.
"I've never seen it advertised," said Erin McMillan, McColum resident assistant.
McMillan, an Olathe junior,
said she knew freshmen who
would be interested in using the
bike program if it is restarted.
One of the remaining yellow
Dunlap said he became dispirited with the program when bikes started to disappear. He said he had faith that the students who signed up to use the program would take care of the bikes.
"It's a lesson learned against blind idealism." he said.
Both Dunlap and Johnson said the program needed to be restructured, though not in its current form.
The yellow bike program in Portland, Ore., began as a similar program to the University's, but in 1994 restructured the program because of bike abuse problems.
"The program can be a success, but it takes a lot of work," Johnson said.
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GAMES: 2 for 1 on Saturday
idea because basketball is so popular here," Kizer said.
Men's basketball coach Bill Self, who coached at Tulsa from 1998-2000, said he was excited that the fans would have a chance to see his team's first game.
"It amazes me continually to see the interest in what goes on with the Kansas basketball program within our athletic department," he said.
Self said he fans should come early to watch the basketball game and stay to cheer on the football team.
"I hope this is something that adds to the hype and excitement of the day, because this is certainly their day," he said, referring to the football team.
Some students said they would watch the basketball game first, then go to a tailgate party and come back for the football game.
Jennifer Golbuff, Olathe sophomore, said she would definitely go early to watch the
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t amazes me continually to see the interest
in what goes on with the Kansas basketball program within our athletic department."
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basketball game.
James Stroh, Olathe sophomore, said he didn't know anything about it but said it was a great idea to show the basketball game before the football game.
Marchiony said the athletic department made the decision to show the game the night after the trip was finalized, which was about a month ago.
"I hope students take advantage of this opportunity," Marchiony said. "This is a unique experience and I want our fans to enjoy it."
Edited by Neil Mulka
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