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The Inside Front
Monday September 20,1999
News
from campus,the state the nation and the world
CAMPUS
Fire at sorority causes $500 worth of damage
A small fire Thursday morning at the Pi Beta Phi sorority house, 1612 W. 15th St., caused an estimated $500 in damage, but Housemother Sunny Walsh said it did not set back renovation construction.
She said sparks from an iron welding started the fire on an addition workers were constructing that will include more bedrooms, a dining room and a library.
The fire occurred outside the south side of the building, and there were no injuries or damage to the house.
Walsh said the building was evacuated and welders extinguished the flames before the fire department arrived.
Alpha Kappa Lambda wins Wheat Meet
Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity won first place at the 12th-annual John Blubaugh Memorial Wheat Meet, a track and field competition at Memorial Stadium on Saturday morning.
The event was organized by the fraternity and Alpha Chi Omega sorority.
Drew Maier, Wichita junior and one of four event philanthropy chairs, said the event raised between $10,000 and $12,000 for cancer research at the University of Kansas.
The money came from T-shirt sales on campus last week. Each shirt cost $10, and Maier said members sold nearly 1,500 shirts.
The fraternity will get to keep a traveling trophy until next year's competition.
— Lori O'Toole
Fieldhouse to welcome blood drive this week
The KUAC blood drive will be at Allen Fieldhouse from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.
The Kansas University Athletic Corporation's campus blood drive this week will be an attempt to answer Kansas Blood Services' cry for donors.
The blood drive coincides with Kansas Blood Services' appeal to help build the state's blood supply today and tomorrow. The appeal is due to an anticipated delay in testing on Wednesday.
There has been a 20 percent drop in donations since Sept.10 with type O+ and O- blood in very short supply, said Angie Glenn, Kansas Blood Services public relations coordinator.
Donors at Allen Fieldhouse this week will receive two free movie passes to Hollywood Theatres, coupons for free food and other give-aways.
— Amber Stuever
NATION
Spacesuit tag brings $310,500 at auction
NEW YORK—A NASA name tag coated with lunar dust that was worn by an astronaut who walked on the moon sold at auction for $310,500.
The 6-by-12-inch cloth keepsake was cut from an insulated jacket worn by an astronaut, the late James Irwin, during the 1971 flight of Apollo 15. The lunar dust — which created a dark gray tint around the raised edges of the tag — became embedded into the tag during three separate moon walks.
The jacket and other equipment were left on the moon to lighten the load on the spacecraft's return trip, but Iwin cut out and kept his tag, which also bears a NASA emblem, before discarding the jacket.
The item, which was sold Saturday by Christie's auction house on behalf of Irwin's estate, sold for three times its presale estimate and was the highest-selling lot in a sale of nearly 300 space-related items.
A spacesuit worn by Neil Armstrong during training brought the second-highest price — $178,500, more than twice its presale estimate.
The suit bears a NASA emblem, has Armstrong's name on an interior label and has several layers designed to protect the body both from temperature extremes and punctures.
Any item that was flown into space and all spacesuits must first be offered to the Smithsonian before they can be sold on the open market, which contributes to their rarity and value.
Infoseek executive arrested for internet sex solicitation
LOS ANGELES—An executive of the Web portal site Infoseek was arrested for soliciting sex with a teen-ager via the Internet, authorities said.
Patrick J. Naughton was arrested Thursday by FBI agents at the Santa Monica Pier, U.S. Attorney's spokesman Thom Mrozek said Saturday.
to a male FBI agent posing as a 13- year-old girl, the Los Angeles Times said Saturday.
An affidavit filed in federal court accused Naughton, an executive vice president of Infoseek, of interstate travel with the intent of having sex with a minor, Mrozek said.
It alleged that Naughton, who oversees the Walt Disney Co.'s Go Network Internet sites, sent lewd messages in an Internet chat room
Naughton, 34, of Seattle, was released Friday pending an Oct. 12 arrangement, Mrozek said.
There was no comment from Naughton. A message left for a Patrick J. Naughton in Seattle wasn't returned.
"We are deeply shocked and disturbed by this. We're looking into the matter," Infoseek spokeswoman Terrie Prosper told the Times.
Calls seeking comment from Buena Vista Internet Group in Burbank and the Walt Disney Co. in Burbank were not immediately returned
Disney acquired a stake in Infoseek last year and worked with it to create the Go Network, which competes with other portal sites to offer Web searches, entertainment and personalized news. In July, Disney said it was acquiring all of Infoseek.
Gert gets cold shoulder; Bermuda at high risk
MIAMI—Hurricane Gert's threat to Bermuda rose Saturday with the advent of a cold front along the eastern United States that was expected to push the storm on a course towards the island.
At 11 p.m. EDT, Gert, a category 3 hurricane, was heading northwest at about 10 mph, with top sustained winds near 125 mph and some higher gusts, according to the National Hurricane Center. It was about 690 miles southeast of Bermuda.
The cold front was expected to create a trough over the waters of the western Atlantic that could force Gert to turn to the northwest, then to the north, according to Lixion Avila, a hurricane specialist at the hurricane center in Miami.
Gert was projected to reach a point about 150 miles southeast of Bermuda within 72 hours, Avila said Saturday.
If it continues a fourth day, it could be over Bermuda on Wednesday, he said late Saturday.
The same cold front that was expected to push Gert on a more direct path toward Bermuda also was expected to put the eastern United States father from danger, Avila said.
Gert, about 500 miles wide Saturday, earlier in the week had top winds of up to 145 mph, making the system the fourth Category 4 storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. That season runs from June 1 through November 30.
—The Associated Press
ON THE RECORD
A KU student's driver's side window was damaged and CDs were stolen between 1 and 10 a.m. Wednesday from a car parked in the 2500 block of West 31st Street, Lawrence police said. The merchandise was valued at $700.
A KU student's camera, CDs and CD case were stolen between 1:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sept. 7 in the 1500 block of Sigma Nu Place, Lawrence police said. The merchandise was valued at $1,625.
A KU student's golf clubs were stolen between 6:45 p.m. Thursday and 7:15 a.m. Friday in the 300 block of Bristol Terrace, Lawrence police said. The clubs were valued at $2,150.
A KU student's purse was stolen between 8:30 and 11:06 a.m. Tuesday from Gertrude Sellars Pearson-Corbin Hall cafeteria, the KU Public Safety Office said. The purse and its contents were valued at $105.
A KU staff member's Kodak digital camera was stolen between 4:30 p.m. Sept. 9 and 8 a.m. Wednesday from his office in Green Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. The camera was valued at $800.
A KU student's Compaq laptop was stolen between 4:10 and 4:15 p.m. Wednesday from the first floor of the Burge Union, the KU Public Safety Office said. The Laptop was valued at $1,800.
ON CAMPUS
Today:
A. KU student had trouble breathing at 10:44 p.m. Wednesday at McCollum Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. The student was evaluated at the site and transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for further treatment.
■ KU Environs is meeting from 7:30 to 8:30 tonight at the International Room in the Kansas Union. Call 864-7325.
Students For Inclusive Responsible Science Testing is having an organizational meeting at 9 p.m. at the Regents Room in the Kansas Union. Call David Mitchell at 550-7669 or e-mail students.tst@hotmail.com
Tomorrow:
A KU student was cited for speeding and driving while under the influence at 2:45 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Memorial Drive and West Campus Road, the KU Public Safety Office said.
OAKS, the non-traditional student organization,
is having a brown bag lunch from 11:30 a.m. to
1 p.m. at Alcove E in the Kansas Union. Call
Simmie Berrova at 830-0074.
The Horizontal Men's Frisbee Team is practicing at 4:15 p.m. at Shank Fields. Call Will Spots at 841-0671.
The KU Interfraternity Council is having a fraternity interest session at 6 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Room in McCollin Residence Hall.
Los Van Hat with special guest Barbario Torres is playing at 7:30 p.m. at Liberty Hall. Tickets are available through Ticket Master and at the Liberty Hall box office.
Karen Becker on cello and Paul Barnes on piano are playing at 7:30 p.m. at Swarthout Recital Hall in Murrah Hall. Free. Call 864-3436.
University Christian Fellowship is meeting at 7 p.m. at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave. Call Rick Clock at 841-3148.
KU Hillel is having an information table for his holiday holds at the Korenus Using Jobber
Wednesdav:
OAKS, the non-traditional student organization,
is having a brown bag lunch from 11:45 a.m. to
1:15 p. m. at Alcove F in the Kansas Union. Call
Simmie Berrova at 830-0074.
- Ecumenical Christian Ministries is having a University forum from room to 1 p.m. at the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. The program is "Pomography: A Panel Discussion." Cell Thaddeus Hunger at 843 4032
- The Spencer Museum of Art is sponsoring a speech about the Mexican prints exhibition at 3:30 p.m. at the Kress Gallery in the museum. Call Sally Hayden at 864-0135.
Student Senate is having a series of meetings in the Kansas Union. Graduate Affairs is meeting at 6 p.m. at the Pine Room. Multicultural Affairs is meeting at 6 p.m. at the International Room. University Affairs is meeting at 6 p.m. at the
Kansas Room. The Student Rights committee is meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Parlors A, B and C. The Finance committee is meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Walnut Room. Call 864.3-3710.
United Methodist Campus Ministry is having a Wesley fellowship, free supper and Bible study at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St. An alternative worship service will follow. Call Rev. Heather Hensarling at 841-8611.
Circle K is meeting at 6:30 p.m. at 2028 Learned Hall, Call Christina Daggett at 749.2648.
■ The Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center is sponsoring a three-part car maintenance workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 22, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, at Byron's Autohaus, 640 N. Second St. The cost is $15 and registration is required. Contact 864-3552.
The Pre-Optometry Club is meeting at 7 p.m. in
Howarth Hall, Call Reqing Demario
Kenny Werner is playing jazz piano at 7:30 p.m. at Swarshot Recital Hall in Murhpy Hall, Free. Call 864-3436.
ICHTHUS is meeting at 8 p.m. at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Call Goal Ehdi at 8647703.
Student Union Activities is showing "Three Kings" at 8 p.m. at the Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Free. Call 864-3477.
Thursday;
Ecumenical Christian Ministries and KU Environs are sponsoring a veggie lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. Call Thad Halcombe at 843-4933.
The Horizontal Men's Frisbee Team is practicing at 4:15 p.m. at Shank Field. Call Will Spots at 841-0671.
First Nations Student Association is meeting at 6:30 p.m., location to be announced. Call J.B. Linkecheenney at 840-9074.
KU Meditation Club is meeting at 6 p.m. at the Daisy Hill Room in the Burge Union. Call Pannir at 864.7735.
Amnesty International is meeting at 7 p.m. at Alcove D in the Kansas Union, Call Kyle Browning at 842-1351.
KU KYoga is meeting at 8 p.m. at the Sunflower Room in the Burge Union. Call Kryst Call Skiat 383-7897.
Information compiled in part by KU lead:
www.ukans.edu/-lead.
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