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The Inside Front
Wednesday October 6,1999
News
from campus,the state the nation and the world
CAMPUS
Deliverer misses sign, collides with police car
A University of Kansas student's pizza delivery was interrupted on Monday when his car collided with a police car.
At 6:36 p.m. Monday, Brandon Winter, Tonganoxie sophomore, was driving westbound on 21st Street, while making a delivery for Papa John's, 2233 Louisiana St. Officer Ryan Halstead was driving a patrol car south on Naismith Drive. Both drivers were alone in their cars.
Winter did not stop at the stop sign at 21st Street and Naismith Drive and collided with the patrol car.
Halstead was not injured. Winter said his ribs were sore, but he refused medical care.
Winter was cited for failure to yield right-of-way at a stop sign.
Police still searching for students' Escort
A University of Kansas student's car that disappeared on Sept. 18 still is missing, Lawrence police said.
A 19-yearold female student reported that her 1998 Ford Escort was missing from her apartment at the 1400 block of Apple Lane.
The student reported that her keys also were missing, Sgt. George Wheeler said the student surmised someone came into her apartment and took her keys and then her car.
She saw the car at 11 p.m. Sept. 17,
but when she looked for it in the
morning, it was gone. The student said
several parties were going on in the area.
The red two-door Escort is valued at $12,000.
-Katie Hollar
Spring 2000 timetable to be available Friday
The University of Kansas timetables of classes for the Spring 2000 will be available Friday.
Timetables can be picked up at the Kansas and Burge Union Bookstores, or at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences undergraduate office at 109 Strong Hall.
Listings for spring semester classes also can be found on the Internet at http://www.ukans.edu/~registr/timetable/spring_00/.
Brenda Selman, associate registrar for enrollment services, said students were limited to one timetable each.
— Chris Borniger
Spring enrollment will begin Oct. 22.
Sorotity to have panel discussina aender roles
Gamma Phi Beta sorority will offer a discussion panel with a speaker from
the gender Gap series at 7 tonight at room 120 Budig Hall
Kimberly Lindenfeld, a Texas &M graduate will speak and facilitate discussions about gender issues including interpersonal relationships, gender roles and social standards.
The event will be open to the public.
The event will be open to the public. "I think there will be a lot of humor and a lot of funny things said," said Cara Corcoran, Topeka junior and Gamma Phi Beta member. "Maybe students will bring home a few ideas about love, relationships and how they work in college and how guys and girls see each other."
— Lori O'Toole
Forum featuring lecture about Central America
This week's University Forum series will feature a slide lecture and discussion about ancient ruins from Central America.
Lee Mann, professor and director of graduate studies for art and design, will speak about "Mayan Ruins and Sacred Sites of Belize" at noon today at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave.
Featured slides include Mayan Ruins, ceremonial cave sites and landscape views of the main forest in Belize.
After the discussion and slide pre sentation, Mann will answer questions from the audience.
The event is free and open to the University and Lawrence communities
Amanda Kaschube
TOPEKA — Former Gov. Joan Finney said yesterday she was suing the Topeka Police Department to make a statement about a search of her home two years ago.
Former governor sues Topeka law enforcers
Finney, her husband, Spencer Finney, and her son. Richard Finney, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court on Sept. 27, exactly two years after the incident.
The lawsuit says that six police officers entered the home, handcuffed Richard Finney and searched all three floors of the townhouse without a warrant. The former governor and her husband were not home — only her son and a friend, who Joan Finney said were reading old car magazines.
"My observations have led me to believe that what I observed with my family is not an isolated event," Joan Finney said.
The former governor had a news conference outside the Frank Carlson Federal Building to discuss her lawsuit.
She said she would dismiss the lawsuit if the city or police department admitted that the officers' conduct was inappropriate and the search was illegal, then publicly apologized.
attorney fees.
Joan Finney noted that the lawsuit asked only $1 in damages, plus
Joan Finney said the family waited two years to file the lawsuit because she kept hoping some representative of the department or the city would come forward and apologize.
NATION
Communist relations celebrated in Asia
BEJIING—Chinese and North Korean leaders exchanged cordial messages as China's foreign minister visited North Korea's capital yesterday to celebrate 50 years of ties between the communist neighbors.
Tang Jiaxuan and his North Korean counterpart and host, Foreign Minister Paek Nam Sun, held talks after Tang's arrival in Pyongyang, the official North Korean news agency said.
In a message yesterday celebrating 50 years of ties, Chinese leaders promised to work for stronger relations with North Korea,according to the state-run Chinese news agency Xinhua
"The traditional friendship between China and North Korea has a deep historical basis," according to the message sent by President Jiang Zemin, Premier Zhu Rongji and legislative head Li Peng.
Virus blamed in death of New Jersey birds
TRENTON, N.J.—Four dead crows found in New Jersey tested positive for the West Nile-like virus believed responsible for the deaths of at least five people in the New York City metropolitan area.
The virus is believed to be transmitted by mosquitoes that bit infected birds. New York City, Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut have been spraying pesticides to kill as many mosquitoes as possible before the first winter chill. Scientists also are concerned the virus will move south as birds migrate this fall.
There have been five confirmed animal deaths and several dozen cases of infection in the New York City.
of infection in the New York City area. New Jersey Health Commissioner Christine Grant said residents should take precautions against mosquito bites but should not be unduly concerned by test results. There have been no reports of New Jersey residents being infected with the virus.
"We have no reason to think that in fact we will see cases in New Jersey residents," Grant said. "Diseases like this can have a hot spot, a fairly localized outbreak."
The Associated Press
Harvard professor to speak on millennium at Lied Center
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Hanson, who assisted Gould during his last visit to the University about 15 years ago, agreed.
"He is one of the most popular, in-demand speakers in the country today," said Hanson, who was asked by The Hall Center to assist with Gould's visit. "He has interesting things to say on all subjects."
Crow said that it was a coincidence that the board's decision eliminating evolution from standardized tests coincided with Gould's lecture because he had been scheduled to speak since December 1998.
"He was invited to speak about time and the growth of ideas because of his book on the millennium." Crow said.
She said that if he doesn't discuss the evolution debate that the topic could come up during the question and answer portion at the end of the lecture.
Hanson predicted that Gould would stick to the lecture for which he was scheduled but that tomorrow he would be discussing with faculty and graduate students the repercussions of the board's decision.
Tim Miller, professor of religious studies, said that he was looking forward to Gould's lecture.
"He's one who has stood up for the scientific approach to the world during a time of nationwide assault," Miller said.
— Edited by Matt James
ON THE RECORD
A KU student's wallet was stolen between 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sept. 29 from a locker at
A KU student's Nokia cellular phone was stolen between 11 p.m. and 11:55 p.m. Saturday from a room in Tower C of Jayhawker Towers, the KU Public Safety Office said. The phone was valued at $100.
Robinson Center, the KU Public Safety Office said. The wallet and its contents were valued at $170.
A KU student's cash and Master lock were stolen between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 29 from a locker at Robinson Center, the KU Public Safety Office said. The cash and lock were valued at $90.
ON CAMPUS
OAKS, the nontraditional student organization, has a brown bag lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. today at Alceve in the Kansas Union. Call Simmie Berrava at 830.0074
- Ecumenical Christian Ministries is having a University Forum from noon to 1 p.m. today at ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. The program is "Mayan Ruins and Sacred Sites of Belize." Call Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
- The Spencer Museum of Art is having a KU Perspectives at 3:30 p.m. today in the 20th Century Gallery at the Natural History Museum.
The program is Walton Ford's Hide Trade. Call Sally Hayden at 864-4710.
Student Senate is having a series of meetings today in the Kansas Union. University Affairs is meeting at 6 p.m. at the Big 12 Room.
Multicultural Affairs is meeting at 6 p.m. at the International Room. Graduate Affairs is meeting at 6 p.m. at the Pine Room. The Finance Committee is meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Walnut Room. The Student Rights Committee is meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Jayhawk Room.
Queens and Allies are having a support group at 7 tonight. Call KU Info at 864-3506 or
United Methodist Campus Ministry is having a discussion, "Creationism and Evolution: Yes! They're Compatible!" at 6:30 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St. A meal will be served and an alternative worship service will follow. Call the Rev. Heather Hensalring at 841-8661
Headquarters at 841-2345 for location.
KU Scuba Hawks is meeting at 7:30 tonight at the Sunflower Room in the Burge Union. Call Catherine at 312-2133
- Ecumenical Christian Ministries and KU Environs are having a veggie lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at ECM, 1204 Oread Ave.
Call Thad Holcombe at 843.4933
The Spencer Museum of Art is having a Tour de Jour at 12:15 p.m. tomorrow at the White Gallery in the art museum. The program is "Durer's Foah." Colli Sully, Hayward at 8:44 4710
The KU HorrorZontals ultimate frisbee team is practicing at 5 p.m. tomorrow at Shenk Complex, Call Will Stops at 841-0671
The departments of American studies, history of art, religion, and humanities and western civilization in cooperation with the Office of the Provost and the Spencer Museum of Art, are sponsoring a lecture about Aaron Douglas at 5 p.m. tomorrow at the auditorium in the art museum. Call Sally Hayden at 864.4710.
KU Meditation Club is meeting at 6 p.m. tomorrow at the Daisy Hill Room in the Burge Union. Call Pannir at 864-7735.
Armesty International is meeting at 7 p.m. tomor row at Alcove D in the Kansas Union, Call Kyle Browning at 842-1351
KU Yoga is meeting at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Sunflower Room in the Burge Union. Call Kristy at 838-3789.
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SUA WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Ed and Lorraine Warren
Oct. 12
8 p.m. Kansas Union Ballroom
Tickets available at the SUA Box Office
$2 with KUID
$4 non-KUID
Oct. 21
7 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Tickets available at the SUA Box Office
$26 per person (includes bus ride and tickets to
The Beast and the Edge of Hell)
HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE TRIP
MOVIES
All movies $2, shown in Woodruff Auditorium.
TRANSFORMERS
Oct. 7
7 and 9:30 p.m.
STUDENT UNION ACTIVITIES
KILLER CONDIM
Oct. 6,8,9
7 and 9:30 p.m.
864-3477 · www.ukans.edu/~sua
EVEN DWARVES STARTED SMALL
Oct. 8,9
Midnight
AUSIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME Oct. 13,15,16
ZELIG
Oct. 12,14
7 and 9:30
TUNES AT NOON
Kansas Union Plaza
UNION WEEKLY SPECIALS
Level 3, Kansas Union
WINDS OF CHANGE ARE BLOWING INTO THE PRAIRIE ROOM
We have a new menu and specialty buffets on Fridays. Join us for lunch in the Prairie Room, Level 3, Kansas Union for tasty food and quick service!
PHOTO COPYER SERVICES AVAILABLE
If you need to make photo copies we have a copier available at the Info / Candy Counter and Post Office Kansas Union, Level 4.
JAYBOWL SPECIALS
Thursday & Sunday Nights - Techno-Bowling
Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.- $1.25 a Game Open Bowling
Friday & Saturday Nights - $1.50 a Game Open Bowling
Thursday & Sunday Nights - Techno-Bowling