THE UNIVERSITY OF DARYA KANSAN
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2006
NEWS
3A
ENTERTAINMENT
Students to cash in on new video game systems
BY JACK WEINSTEIN
KU students and Lawrence residents waited in lines, some outside in sub-freezing temperatures for up to 48 hours, not for the right to play the new Sony PlayStation 3 that went on sale Friday morning, but to sell it.
Jared Gab/KANSAN
Erik Oldberg, Blair, Neb., junior,
wearing a 'red hooded sweatshirt,
wrapped in a blue blanket with soccer
balls on it, waited in line outside
Best Buy, 2020 W. 31st St., for his
PS3. He anticipated reselling the
system for between $1,500 and $2,000.
The P33 retained for $599 for the 60 gigabyte version and $499 for the 20 gigabyte version.
At Wal-Mart, 3300 Iowa St., Hai Chen, Olathe senior, said he was going to put his console on eBay the moment he got home. Chen had the advantage of selling his console before many in Lawrence. The 24-
Several people camp in Wal-Mart's lawn and garden department last Thursday in anticipation of the release of Sony's PlayStation 3, which became available Friday. The group began camping at noon on Wednesday.
wal Wal-Mart released the PS3 at midnight. He planned on offering the system at a "Buy Now" price of $3,000. He said he would ship it overnight Friday, and the person who bought it could start playing by Saturday.
Nearly 400,000 units were released by Sony and purchased in minutes following their release, but found their way on eBay almost immediately. Auctions listed the consoles anywhere from $1,000 to $4,000.
Lawrence locations received only a small number of PS3 consoles. Best Buy had the most with 26. Target, 3201 S. Iowa St., had eight for sale. Wal-Mart had six.
Not every purchaser was looking for a return on their investment. Taylor Davis, Olathe junior, said he would be up all night playing "Resistance: Fall of Man," a new Bluray game on his PS3.
"I've been waiting three years for
uns, I'm not waiting another few months," he said.
Wal-Mart also offered six rain checks. The rest of the public can expect to wait several weeks or even
months for the opportunity to buy the system.
Lawrence shoppers were fortunate that they didn't have to deal with the violence experience in some other
cities as some PS3 buyers. A man was shot in Hartford, Conn., after he refused to give up his money while waiting in line.
Chase Johnson, Lawrence High School senior, said the police showed up at Best Buy Thursday morning to restore some order to a line that was getting out of control. At Wal-Mart, Chen, the first in line, made sure everything was civil. He printed a sign up sheet and a list of rules.
His rules included not being able to save spots and only being able to leave for food runs and bathroom breaks. The crowd was rewarded with doughnuts from the store on Thursday morning for their "patience and good behavior," a note on the box said.
Davis was offered $1,100 cash for his PS3 as he was escorted to his car by a Wal-Mart employee after purchasing the console.
The weekend also saw the release
of the Nintendo Wii. The WiFi, available for the more affordable price of $249 was available for sale Sunday morning. Many had been waiting since Friday afternoon.
Ryan Green of Lawrence said the new Nintendo was a better system because its features weren't wasted on most TVs.
P35 has a lot of features that most people can't use," referring to the high definition graphics that can't be seen on non-HDTVs.
Green wasn't disappointed he was missing the Kansas vs. Kansas State football game to wait for his new Nintendo.
"This is better than football," he said.
Kansan staff writer Jack Weinstein can be contacted at jweinstein@ kansan.com.
Edited by Catherine Odson
KSU fan killed, another injured
ACCIDENT
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lawrence police officers investigate the scene of a fatal accident involving a bus carrying Kansas State University fans prior to the Kansas vs. Kansas State football game Saturday. One person was killed and one was seriously injured, Capt. Zawemkolek confirmed.
BY MARK VIERTHALER
One Kansas State fan was killed and another fan seriously injured at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of 15th and Iowa Streets Saturday.
The accident involved two males riding the "Power Cat Bus," a booster bus from Manhattan that follows the Kansas State football team to away games.
The Salina Journal named the injured man as Salina resident Chris Orr.
Sgt. Paul Fellers of the Lawrence Police Department said the name of the deceased wouldn't be released because next of kin had not yet been notified. No other information was released Sunday.
Both lanes of traffic on northbound Iowa Street were closed as police conducted interviews with other riders of the bus to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Orr was being treated for a critical head injury at the University of Kansas Medical Center, hospital spokesman Dennis McCulloch said in a prepared statement.
"The family understands the public interest and concerns for his condition but request prayers and privacy," he said.
Kansan staff writer Mark Vierrhaler can be contacted at mvierrhaler@kansan.com.
Edited by Kristen Jarboe
Long lines lead to extension for students to drop classes
ENROLLMENT
BY DANNY LUPPINO
Students who were unable to drop a class by Nov. 13 may have another opportunity next week.
Nov. 13 was the last day students could drop classes under the new drop policy implemented this semester. However, the Faculty Senate Executive Committee rules allow for students to petition for an extension if they are able to prove "extraordinary circumstances." The Committee determined the long lines, which some people were unable to wait in because of classes, constituted an extraordinary circumstance.
Students who can prove they were prepared to drop before the deadline can bring a signed drop slip dated on or before Nov. 13 to the Registrar's
office, 151 Strong Hall, on Monday, Nov. 27 or Tuesday, Nov. 28. Those students will be allowed to drop without having to petition.
Andrew Campbell, Wichita senior, successfully waited in the drop line, which he said stretched the entire length inside Strong and extended on to the sidewalk outside. He said he thought the extension was a great idea.
"I think it's fair considering the exceptional number of people who showed up to drop on the last day," Campbell said.
Kansan staff writer Danny Luppino can be contacted at dluppino@ kansan.com.
Edited by Kate Shipley
THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS
KU Queers and Allies
Well here is your chance to Ask a Queer a Question
Come join Queers and Allies along with the LBGT Resource Coordinator in welcoming famous transgender speaker Debra Davis to the University
of Kansas.
Ever Afraid to Ask Those Tough Questions?
Qe>A and the LBGT
Resource Office are pleased to
the University of Kansas for
have Debra Davis join us at
Transgender Awareness Day
and we hope you can too.
Tonight at 7:30 in the Kansas Room, 4th Floor Kansas Union, as part of Transgender Awareness Day, Q&A will be hosting an evening with the nationally recognized and multiple award winning Debra Davis while she shares her transition from leaving work on Friday as a man and returning on Monday as a
woman. An educational, inspiring, and uplifting presentation.
First Nations Student Association
Association in 1998. It was honored in 1999 as the Outstanding Native Organization at the American Indian Student Leadership Conference.
The group was founded in 1991 as the Native American Student Association, becoming the First Nations Student
Contact: Jancila Warrington, First Nations Student Association, (785) 749-1424.
November 20,2006
Weekend Break programs
Alternative Breaks
Alternative Breaks is a service learning organization dedicated to giving students hands on opportunities with service work. Every year we provide volunteer trips for more than 200 students through our Winter, Spring, and
Get an application from
Applications should be turned in to the Alternative Breaks office, 425 Kansas Union, in the Student Involvement and
www.ku.edu/~albreaks
Leadership Center.
DEADLINE FOR THE SPRING BREAK PROGRAM APPLICATION IS DEC. 1ST
KU Anime Club
カンメス大学のアニメクラブ
PAID FOR BY KU
Fair Trade Holiday Sale at Ecumenical Christian Ministries (ECM)
Nov. 24 & 25: 9am - 7pm
Nov. 26: 1pm - 7pm
Nov. 27-30: 11am - 7pm
funded by:
SENATE
Make a difference today... Apply for the Student Senate Elections Commission. Applications are available in the Student Senate office, Room 410 (Kansas Union 4th floor).
www.ku.eau/~kuanime
Trade Holiday Sale!
Contact Andrew Payne at apayne@ku.edu if you have any questions.
Student Senate
Tonight at 6:30 Smith Hall Room 100
Interested in the political process?
The Fair Trade Holiday Sale is coming up! Gifts at the sale, from chocolate to scarves and jewelry, are hand made by artisans from all over the world, as well as local producers. Support local producers and artisans in developing regions of the world by shopping at the Fair
KU Students for Fair Trade
The Center for Community Outreach
Supporting Education, Empowering
Students Tutoring for Literacy
Interested in tutoring kids and adults?
Interested in tutoring kids and adults Volunteers are needed for Students Tutoring for Literacy Programs are available with groups or one-on-one throughout the Lawrence Community.
Students Tutoring for Literacy (STL) helps native and non-native English-speaking youth and adults obtain their GED, learn English as a second language, read their first book, or fill out a job application.
Email silku.edu if you are interested.
C.R.E.A.T.E.
STUDENT SENATE
Volunteer for C.R.A.B.T.E.
Community Resources Unaging in the Arts through
Do art with kids:
Tuesday, 10:15am
Wednesday, 3:30 - 5:00m
To volunteer and obtain location and project specifications, please email create for info or call 723-2200. Office #8401-4107.
H.U.G.
Informational meeting for the KUZ volunteer program through CGO.
The Helping Unite Generations program places volunteers at various retirement sites around Lawnside. For more information come to the Governors room in the 4th Floor of the Krause Union on Wednesday, Room 201.
Interested in being a Student Senator?
If you have any questions, contact Andrew Payne at apayne@ku.edu.
The Student Senate is looking to fill the following empty senate seats: 1 Business, 1 Pharmacy, and 4 Graduate. If you are interested in filling one of these open spots, pick up an application in the Student Senate office, Rm 410 in the Kansas Union or online
studentsenate.ku.edu