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The Inside Front
Tuesday October 5,1999
News
from campus, the state, the nation and the world
CAMPUS
Office of Study Abroad to have Australia panel
Students interested in studying in Australia can attend the Australia Information Night at 6 tonight at the Sentinel Room in the Kansas Union.
A panel of Australian students and KU students who studied in Australia will inform students about the best places to visit, travel tips and cultural differences, said Renee Bergene, study abroad coordinator.
This summer, the Office of Study Abroad created a new program in Australia with the University of Newcastle. Unlike other Australian study abroad programs, the Newcastle program does not limit the number of students.
Newcastle will give KU students a tuition discount, which makes the program more affordable than a direct-exchange program, Bergene said.
BriAnne Hess
Female students report random phone threats
A series of harassing phone calls by an unidentified man were reported by 13 female KU students between 12:15 and 3:30 a.m. yesterday. Lt. Schulyer Bailey of the KU Public Safety Office said that the victims, from seven different residence and scholarship halls, seemed to have been chosen at random and that none of them were able to recognize the voice.
Bailey said that all of the cases were still under investigation and that there were no suspects at the time.
"During the course of the man's conversation with each of the victims, he threatened to kill them," Bailey said.
Michael Terry
Former KU professor to talk about new book
Beth Bailey, former University of Kansas professor of American history and author of "Sex in the Heartland," will discuss the book and sign copies of it from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jayhawk Room in the Kansas Union.
The book discusses the sexual revolution of the 1960s and highlights Lawrence as a cross-section of America at the time.
Lisa Eitner, Kansas Union Bookstore employee, said she had been working to bring Bailey to the bookstore since she first heard the book had been published
"We just make it a policy in general to bring interesting speakers and interesting books to campus, but we're not one of the major author cities," she said.
Emily Hughey
CLAS governing body to vote on new courses
The governing body for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the largest department at the University, will convene for the first time at 4 p.m. today at the Kansas Room in the Kansas Union. The meeting is open to all students, staff and faculty.
Representatives from the College Assembly, which is composed of students as well as faculty, will vote on the addition of 12 new minors, four courses to receive non-Western culture status and one new degree.
The assembly will meet on the first Tuesday of each month, and individual committees will meet during the next two weeks.
Pam Houston, director of CLAS undergraduate services, said not all of the student representative spots were filled.
Amanda Kaschube
Dialogue to address Hispanic stereotypes
Students will have the chance to participate in a diversity dialogue from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kansas Room in the Kansas Union.
The dialogue, called "The Invisible Minority: Hispanics Livin' La Vida Loca," will examine stereotypes about Hispanics.
The dialogue will begin with four KU students discussing their experiences. Then audience members will break into small groups.
Robert Rodriguez, Lawrence graduate student, said he looked forward to the dialogue.
He said some people were not aware of the diversity within the Latin American culture. Rodriguez, who is originally from California, said that many people in California assumed he had the same traditions as Mexican-Americans, even though his parents were from Argentina.
Lesley Simmons
NATION
Ventura's ratings drop after Playboy comments
MINNEAPOLIS—Gov. Jesse Ventura's approval rating has plunged since a Playboy interview in which he called organized religion a sham and said the Tailhook scandal was overblown.
A Star Tribune poll found 54 percent of Minnesotaans approve of Ventura's overall job performance, compared with 73 percent last summer.
In the interview, the former professional wrestler and Navy Seal said organized religion was a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people. He
Almost three out of five Minnesotans said they did not think the governor was a good role model.
also suggested that the perpetrators in the Navy's Tailhook sexual harassment scandal were misunderstood.
Ventura's chief spokesman, John Wodele, said the findings were a relief, given the criticism that followed publication of the interview.
Gay victim's mother speaks against taunting
ATLANTA—The mother of Matthew Shepard, the gay college student beaten to death in Wyoming last year, is appearing in a public-awareness campaign intended to help reduce anti-gay taunting in public schools.
The television announcement featuring Judy Shepard was unveiled Sunday by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. It begins airing this month on MTV.
Her son died Oct. 12, 1998, days after he was beaten unconscious and tied to a ranch fence outside Laramie, Wyo. Two men were accused of luring the 21-year-old student out of a bar, driving him to a remote prairie spot and then robbing and pistol-whipping him.
Russell A. Henderson, 21, was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murder and kidnapping. Aaron J. McKinney, 22, is scheduled to go on trial Oct. 11.
In the announcement, high school boys in a locker room shout anti-gay insults. Then Shepard says: "The next time you use words like these, think about what they really mean." A photo of her son flashes on the screen with the dates 1976-1998. Then the phrases "Murdered because he was gay" and "End Hate" are followed by a shot of Shepard with her head bowed.
WORLD
Hitler-like political party takes second in election
VIENNA, Austria — A party whose leader once praised the Hitler era appears to have captured second place in Austrian national elections — the best-ever showing for any far right party in Europe since the end of World War II.
The Freedom Party's second-place showing — which could change with 200,000 absentee ballots still to be counted — leaves no party with an absolute majority. The election's final results will be announced next week.
According to Sunday's provisional results, the Freedom Party won 27 percent, 5 percent more than in the last election and the party's best showing since its founding in 1945.
A KU staff member reported that a lobby window was broken between 4 and 8 a.m. Saturday at Blake Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. The window was valued at $500.
"This is terrible, it is frightening," said Israeli Justice Minister Yossi Beilin. "The world has not leamed from its history."
ON THE RECORD
Chancellor Viktor Klima's Social Democratic Party remained in first place, with 34 percent of the vote.
The Associated Press
An unknown individual knocked down the Campanile World War II stone marker between 6:15 and 6:37 p.m. Saturday, the KU Public Safety Office said. The damage was estimated at $500.
A KU student was treated for possible alcohol poisoning at 2:56 a.m. Sunday in McCallum Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. The student was treated on site and then was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital
A KU student was treated for possible alcohol poisoning at 2:07 a.m. at Lot 54 west of Murphy Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. The student was treated on site but refused to be transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital
A KU student's cellular phone was stolen between 1:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Friday from an unknown location, Lawrence police said. The phone was valued at $130.
A KU student's Visa debit card was stolen between midnight and 12:30 a.m. Sunday from an unknown location, Lawrence police said. The value of the card is unknown.
Meningitis injects parents with fright
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known and that the vaccine was poorly publicized on college campuses.
The American College Health Association recommends a Meningitis vaccine for college students, although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not. Rock said the cost of the vaccine was about $65, so an official recommendation from the CDC would not make economic sense.
Officials at Watkins have taken precautions, however.
Meningitis is one of the recommended vaccines on the health history form all students must fill out before coming to the University. The list also recommends a vaccination for hepatitis A and B, influenza, polio, tetanus and pneumonia.
Rock said he thought Watkins would be available to help concerned parents and students decide whether to spend the money for the vaccine.
"We believe that the best way to make good decisions is to have all the facts and make your decisions based on that," Rock said.
Meningitis is eight to 22 times more likely to be contracted by students living in a residence hall compared to other living arrangements, according to the 20/20 report. It is spread through saliva causing it to be more contractible at bars and parties where saliva may be spread through shared drinks or cigarettes.
When Meningitis bacteria enters the blood stream, deadly toxins can cause blood to clot, cutting off blood supply to crucial organs and limbs. It also can infect the lining of membranes surrounding the spinal cord and brain.
The disease starts with flu-like symptoms, so it often is misdiagnosed. The lack of blood flow to extremities may cause a victim's fingers and toes to blacken, and gangrene may develop. Treatment is crucial within the first 6-12 hours because the disease can kill within 24 hours.
Kansas also has joined about 100 other universities in a nationwide surveillance study of Meningitis to help discover what types of personal choices could increase the risk of auring the disease.
Rock said that despite the high price, students who were at a greater risk of contracting the disease should consider getting the vaccine.
Meningitis vaccines will be offered tonight at the Watkins seminar "Hit me with your best shot." At the presentation, Rock will talk about immunizations and Watkins' recommendations. Flu shots, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Tetanus vaccines also will be administered from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The seminar, which is part of Watkins "Focus on health" series, will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at the KU Visitors Center Auditorium.
ON CAMPUS
Edited by Chris Hopkins
OAKS, the nontraditional student organization,
will have a brown bag lunch from 11:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. today at Alcev in the Kansas Union.
Call Simmie Berrava at B300074
The KU HorrorZontals Ultimate Frisbee Team will practice at 5 tonight at Shenk Complex. Call Will Spots at 841-0671.
First Nations Student Association will meet at 6:30 tonight at the Daisy Hill Room in the Burge Union. Call Laurie Ramirez at 841-3654.
- The Student Alumni Association will have a meet ing called "Support Jayhawk Fever" at 7 tonight at the Adams Alumni Center. Roy Williams will discuss the basketball season.
University Christian Fellowship will meet at 7 tonight at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave. Call Rick Clock at 841-3148.
KU Bahai'i Club will meet to discuss the principles of the Bahai'i吃饭 at 7:30 tonight at the Governors Room in the Kansas Union. Call Amanda Boatright at 331-0007.
The Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center will
sponsor a discussion about body image called "Does the Shape of Your Body Shape Your Life?" at 8:30 tonight at the International Room in the Kansas Union. Call 864-3552.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries will have a University Forum from noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow at the ECM. The program is called,"Mayan Ruins and Sacred Sites of Belize." Call Thad Holmce at 843-4923.
- The Spencer Museum of Art will have a KU Perspectives at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Natural History Museum. The program will be about Walton Fords' hide trade. Call Sally Hayden at 864-4710.
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Graduate Affairs will meet at a p.m. at the Pine Room. The Finance Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Parlors A, B and C. The Student Rights Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Jayhawk Room.
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