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Thursday, October 26, 1995
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Haskell fights trafficway
By Tara Trenary
Kansan staff writer
Haskell Indian Nations University's interdisciplinary team held a forum last night to discuss possibilities for saving its sacred wetlands and to inform students and the community about the South Lawrence Trafficway.
Hannes Combesb, education secretary to the Haskell president, said that the proposed trafficway would affect Haskell culturally, spiritually and academically; and that it would jeopardize future development of its campus.
During the meeting, team members addressed concerns about the trafficway harming the environment.
"We need to stop and take a look at what we're doing," said Venida White, Haskell social welfare professor and team member. "Native people are the caretakers of the earth. We understand the importance of the wetlands as a place of cleansing, and we aren't ready to turn our backs."
Wildcat said that Haskell's general objections included the effects on the practice of native traditions, the loss of the wetlands as an educational resource, and the Environmental Impact Statement inconsistencies.
"We want to leave something for future generations," he said.
Dan Wildcat, Haskell chairman of natural and social sciences, said that Haskell's objections centered around the future of plants and animals as well as people.
In 1990, a final Environment Impact Statement was released, and the 31st Street alignment was selected as the route through the wetlands.
The trafficway debate began in 1964 when it was proposed by the Lawrence County Planning Office. Alignment of the road was set to be located in the northern half of the Baker University wetlands.
Senate: senator AWOL
Public hearing sessions about the trafficway will be held Nov. 8 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St.
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Shortly after the election, Sheldon was accepted to study abroad in the Tropical Studies program through the University of Costa Rica.
Stevens said he told Sheldon he'd need to talk with the new administration about the situation.
Sheldon said he was never told that he needed to talk to anybody. He said he thought he could study abroad in the fall and be a senator in the spring.
"Id be crazy if I was to say I was operating from here as a senator," Sheldon said. "I never intended to be a senator by correspondence."
Ken Martin, Student Senate Executive Committee chairman, said the Senate office didn't know Sheldon was going to Costa Rica until mid-August, when he declined attending a conference because he was studying abroad.
Sheldon said he thought Senate leaders knew his situation.
"I don't feel I was remiss because I was straightforward from the beginning, so I felt justified in leaving with a clear conscience," he said.
But Martin said Sheldon's absence was unfair to non-traditional students.
"He has no chance to represent his constituency if he's out of the country, so he shouldn't be a senator," he said.
Though it is understood that senators have to physically be in Kansas to serve on Senate, there wasn't a corresponding rule.
The only criterion, which was adopted in Summer 1994, is being enrolled in at least one credit hour at KU. Sheldon was enrolled in 15 hours at KU through study abroad and had broken no rules.
Senate had no choice but to wait until Sheldon accrued three unexcused absences or six total absences before it could send him a suspension letter.
Martin said the suspension letter was sent out Oct. 2 and Sheldon had a week to appeal the suspension. After a week, he was sent a dismissal letter and was replaced earlier this week.
ON CAMPUS
Ecumenical Christian Ministries will sponsor pre-enrollment in "Human Sexuality and Everyday Life," now through December at 1204 Oread. For more information, call Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
Kansas and Burge Unions will sponsor Gourmet Fair cuisine at 11 a.m. today at the cafeteria in the Kansas Union.
OAKS Nontraditional Student Organization will sponsor a brown bag lunch at 11:30 a.m. today at Wesco Terrace. For more information, call Laura Morgan at 664-4064.
Unclassified Professional Staff Association will present a video conference, "Diversity in High Performance Work Teams," at 11:30 a.m. today at the auditorium in the Computer Center. For more information, call Pat Miller at 864-0122.
Feminist Collective Force will sponsor Speak Out at noon today in front of the Kansas Union. For more information, call Tina Beard at 832-2695.
Office of Study Abroad will sponsor an informational meeting about study in Denmark at 1:30 p.m. today at the fourth floor in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Nancy Mitchell at 864-3742.
University Placement Center will sponsor a workshop, Resumes and Letters at 3:30 p.m. today at 149 Burge Union. For more information, call 864-3624.
Office of Study Abroad will sponsor an informational meeting about Great Britain direct exchange program at 4 p.m. today at 4044 Wescoe Hall. For more information, call Nancy Mitchell at 864-3742.
KU Kempo Karate Club will meet at 4:30 p.m. today at 207 Robinson Center. For more information, call Mark Hurt at 842-4713.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries will sponsor Interactions at 5:30 p.m. today at 1204 Oread. For more information, call Thad Holcombe at 843-1933.
KU Fencing Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at 215 Robinson Center. For more information, call John Hendrix at 864-1529.
■ KU Circle K will meet at 6 p.m. today at 320 Snow Hall. For more information, call Rachel Smith at 864-6948.
KU Ki-Aikido Club will meet at 6 p.m. today at 207 Robinson Center. For more information, call Matt Stumpe at 864-6592.
KU Champions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the Kansas Union. For more information, call Erik Lindsley at 841-4585.
Graduate Christian Fellowship will sponsor a Bible study at 7 tonight at the Pine Room in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Becky at 864-8039.
Student Alumni Association will meet at 7 tonight at Adams Alumni Center. For more information, call Carrie Williams at 841-9299.
Student Assistance Center will sponsor a three-part workshop, Reading for Comprehension and Speed, beginning at 7 tonight. For location or more information, call 864-4064.
University Chess Society will meet at 7 tonight at the Hawk's Nest in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Darin Worthington at 832-2488.
Campus Crusade for Christ will sponsor College Life at 7:30 tonight at the Big 8 Room in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Scott Ketrow at 832-2318.
St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center will sponsor "Scripture from Scratch," at 8 tonight at 1631 Crescent Road. For more information, call 843-0357.
Weather
ON THE RECORD
A car stereo with a radio and a compact disc player, valued at $275, was stolen between 1 p.m. Oct. 19 and 5:38 a.m. Monday from a car in Lot 122, between 13th and 14th streets, KU police reported. The passenger side window, valued at $75, was broken.
9:10 a.m. and 5:05 p.m. Tuesday from a car in lot 90, south of Robinson Center, KU police reported.
A license plate valued at $37.25 was stolen between
The roof of a car was walked on and dented between 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday to a car in Lot 107, east of Sellards Scholarship Hall, KU police reported. Damage was estimated at $200.
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