THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2006
NEWS
3A
ELECTION 2006: Decide for yourself
Secretary of State adds e-cards to boost votes
BY DANNY LUPPINO
Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh hopes new technology will help to encourage higher turnout among younger voters in Tuesday's elections.
Thornburgh's office worked with Associated Advertising, a Wichita public relations agency, to design a new type of electronic greeting card reminding people of the election
and the importance of voting.
Stephanie Wing, public information officer for Thornburgh, said the cards, known as "v-cards," were the result of a desire by Thornburgh's office to attract more voters in the 18-to-24 age group. Traditionally, that age group has the lowest turnout in elections in the United States.
"We thought this might be the way to appeal to that group," Wing said.
The cards function the same way as any other e-card. Users can go to the Vote Kansas Web site at www.votes.org and customize a card. The card can then be sent to the e-mail addresses of friends and family.
Though e-cards have existed for years, Wing said she thought the election-themed cards, cre-
"I would hope people would already know it's election day. There's been so much stuff on TV and in the paper."
MATT STURGEON Overland Park senior
ated by e-card designers Blue Mountain, were the first of their kind in the country.
Because the idea is new, Wing said she had no way of knowing if the cards would be successful in increasing
young voter turnout, but she did say hits to the site increased during the last week. Fifty cards had been sent as of Friday.
"It seems like people are starting to take notice," Wing said.
Some students said they understood the logic behind the creation of the cards, but did not necessarily think they would be effective in appealing to younger voters.
Matt Sturgeon, Overland Park senior, said he didn't think reminders of the election would be effective.
"I would hope people would already know it's election day," Sturgeon said. "There's been so much stuff on TV and in the paper. Besides, not a lot of people our age check their e-mail every day."
Pierce Weaver, Overland Park
senior, agreed.
"Personally, it wouldn't make me more likely to vote," Weaver said.
For those who do think it will be effective, v-cards are available at the Web site through Tuesday.
Kansan staff writer Danny Luppino can be contacted at dluppino@kansan.com.
- Edited by Catherine Odson
Groups unite to build house
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Greek community, KU Habitat for Humanity finance, construct house
BY MATT ELDER
Mindv Ricketts/KANSAN
Will Sellers, Startling, Va., senior, helps Blake Davis, one of the future residents of The House that Greeks Built, lift a wall into place. Students and members of the Greek community are working with KU Habitat for Humanity to build a house for the Davis family.
The KU Habitat for Humanity organization and members of the House that Greeks Built met Saturday morning to begin construction on a Lawrence Habitat for Humanity home.
The greek community presented a check to the Lawrence organization, and a Nail Driving Ceremony symbolized the start of construction. The money was raised in an auction held during Homecoming weekend.
The two groups have cosponsored the home, both through fundraising and volunteer labor. This will be the first house the greek community has built in three years and the first house that the KU Habitat group has sponsored. In the past, the KU Habitat group has donated money and labor to the Lawrence Habitat for Humanity.
"We wanted a name for the house that was neutral for both groups," said Amy Matewson, Axell senior and KU Habitat for Humanity president, "so we're calling it the Hawk House because it was student-funded."
Members of both groups will be volunteering to help construction crews on Saturdays during the weekends and Tuesdays and Thursdays. Work shifts will consist of half Greek and half KU Habitat volunteers, making it a joint effort. The dedication of the house is tentatively set
for Feb.12.
Daniel Larson, Eau Claire, Wis. freshman, had no previous experience with Habitat for Humanity, but was eager for the opportunity in Lawrence.
The KU Habitat for Humanity group has raised $20,000 and needs to raise $10,000 more by Feb.12 for construction costs.
"I've always wanted to help out with this group," Larson said. "It's nice to come out and help this family with a house they will be living in."
Blake and Dawn Davis will be the homeowners of the Hawk House, with their 2-year-old son, Tristian, and 8-month-old daughter,
Bethany.
The homeowners are expected to give hundreds of hours of labor, or "sweat-equity," towards building both their house and other habitat houses in the neighborhood. The Comfort Neighborhood is scheduled to have seven Lawrence Habitat for Humanity houses by July 7. The Davis' house will be the third in the neighborhood.
Kansan staff writer Matt Elder can be contacted at melder@kansan. com.
- Edited by Kate Shipley
Vanessa Pearson/KANSAN
Kyle Hesed, Otis senior, left, Phillip Wrigley, Lawrence junior, and Chad Davis, Overland Park sophomore, confer during the final round of College Bowl Saturday in the Kansas Union
KNOWLEDGE (CONTINUED FROM 1A)
"It's like crack for needs," David Kohtz, Hays freshman, said. He was part of the team "The Derek Setter Experience, Featuring Luke."
Student Union Activities sponsored the event and many of the students involved had fun trying to best their adversaries and win the opportunity to advance to the regional competitions at Columbia, Mo., Feb. 23 and 24.
Kyle Hesed, Ottis senior and member of the "Sects Defenders," said that
though he loved trivia and his team had won the competition last year, he was drawn to the college bowl for other reasons. "Sects Defenders" won again this year.
"The two free meals and the free T-shirt were a big part of it for me," he said.
Carlie Bittel, SUA games coordinator and Hays sophomore, organized the annual event, which she said had been going on "as long as anybody in the office can remember."
Bittel said that the questions were provided by the Association of Colleges and Universities International and ranged in difficulty from easy to extremely hard.
Kohtz said he and his teammates had their share of difficult questions. One in particular came to his mind.
"It was 'Who wrote The Ugli Duckling?' and we answered Winston Churchill," Kohtz said. "That's our strategy though, when in doubt, answer Winston Churchill."
The correct answer is Hans Christian Anderson.
Kohtz and his team members all agreed though that the College Bowl was a fun way to spend six hours of their Saturday.
Kansan staff writer Ben Smith can be contacted at bsmith@kansan. com.
Edited by Kristen Jarboe
THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS
Join Kansas Connections as we explore one of the nation's top university art museums.
Cost: It's FREE!!!
Spencer Museum of Art
What: Guided tour of KU's
When: Thursday, Nov. 9th at 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Spencer, meet in the gallery
November 6,2006
We will be given a guided tour of the museum by a knowledgeable art historian. It is a great chance to check out a renowned campustreasure. Questions? contact us at ksconnections@ku.edu
CONNECTIONS
KU Queers
Have you ever wanted to ask a queer a question, but found yourself holding back? Perhaps you think you have never even met a queer person to have the opportunity to do so. What about being an ally? Do you ever wonder what they have to go through?
and Allies
6th Floor Kansas Union
Place: Kansas Room,
Time: 7:30pm
Date: Tomorrow
funded by:
SENATE
International Film: Amores Perros
When: Tomorrow, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Alderson Auditorium - Kansas Union, 4th Floor
too often we get caught up in it. American made movies and so many great foreign films go unnoticed. That's why SUA has chosen to team up with HALO and bring the Mexican film Amores Perros. For all you non-Spanish speaking people out there, that is "love's a Bitch" in English. The film is in Spanish with English subtilites.
Too often we get caught up in only
FREE for students
$2 for the general public
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PAID FOR BY KU
Alternative Breaks
For more information, visit www.ku.edu/~albreaks
Alternative Breaks information sessions are coming up Wednesday
and Thursday at Z:30pm in the Pine Room, 6th Floor Kansas
Union. Free pizza will be provided!
ALTERNATE SPRING BREAK APPLICATIONS WILL BE DUE DECEMBER 1ST.
CCO BENEFIT CONCERT
This Wednesday, 8-12pm
Dours open at 7pm
$5 convic 10+
The Bonds
Portville and the Vivid Tangerines
The War
Science of Silence
And more
The Center for Community Outreach
Engagement, Educating, Empowering
KU Anime Club
CCO C.RE.A.T.E.
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.
Politics
Dole Institute
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.
カンブス大学のアニメクライブ
Interested in tutoring kids and adults?
Email stl@ku.edu if you are interested
Student Advisory Board
Women Running for Office
Men's Leadership Series 2005
Do art with biden
Tuesday, 10:10am
Wednesday, 3:30 - 6:00pm
Students Tutoring for Literacy CCO
Volunteer for C.R.E.A.T.E.
Community Resources Engaging in the Arts
Through Education!
The Women's Leadership Series focuses on women running for state and national office Pick your favorite candidate and follow her campaign. Watch women's leadership in
To volunteer and obtain location and project
info, please email create@ucl.edu or call
the CCO
office at 604-8073
Tonight at 6:30
www.ku.eau/~kuanme
Smith Hall Room 100
international meeting for the 14 U.G. resolution
proposed through CCG.
The Friending Unit Renews its program
placement with various rentals and lease
projections in the 6th week of August.
The renewing program in the 5th
week of September on Wednesday at
8am.
H. U.G.
This Wednesday, November 8th 7: 8-30pm
Dole Institute of Politics
Email DoleInstitute@ku.edu
COMMUNITY LIVING OPPORTUNITIES
CLD may result in so many adults and children with severe developmental disabilities achieve personally satisfying and fulfilling literaries.
Hewitt for Hunch and CLD Halloween Costume Party
This Sunday, 1:30-3:30pm, Big 12 Room, 8th Floor
Kansas Union
We need volunteers to help with the party, mingle, and have some fun.
Email help@nurseries to let us know you’re committed
STUDENT SENATE
Interested in being a Student Senator?
Application are due November 3th
If you have any questions contact Andrew Payne at aqpayne@apollo.edu
The Student Senate is looking to fill the following empty senate seats: 1 Jr/Sr, 1 Off-Campus, 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
senate.ku.edu.
Pre-Nursing Club
MEETING! Tuesday
November 7<sup>th</sup>
Watkins 1<sup>st</sup> Floor Conference Room
Guest Speakers: Terres Dillow and Kathy Remenad
Beth are from Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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