THE UNIVERSITY OF DALY KANSAN
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2006
NEWS
ENTERTAINMENT
3A
Performer makes no apologies for act
Kathy Griffin brings stand-up comedy to campus; she warns students to be prepared for dirty humor
BY BEN SMITH
Kathy Griffin says she is on a mission to learn the identities of Suri Cruise's real parents, explain her theory that Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King are slowly taking over the world and expound upon her obsession with Clay Aiken during her show at 7:30 tonight at the Lied Center.
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"Oh, and I plan to swear," said Griffin, star of "My Life on the D-List" and Chicago native. "I swear a lot. I want to make sure people don't bring any impressionable kids and no snotty freshmen."
Griffin has gathered great enthusiasm among her many fans on and around campus.
Kim Nicholson, Leavenworth senior, saw the Emmy-nominated comedian this summer. She said Griffin was one of the funniest comedians right now.
Kathy Griffin is an Emmy-nominated comedian and star of the show "My Life on the D-List." Griffin will be performing at 7:30 tonight at the Lied Center.
"She tells it how it is and doesn't sugarcoat it for anyone," Nicholson said.
Stephanie Patyk, Student Union Activities special events coordinator, said SUA had originally tried to schedule comedian Darrell Hammond but she said he was unavailable. The organization contacted Griffin in August.
"We had seen her perform on her TV show 'My Life on the D-List' on Bravo over the summer and felt that her style of comedy just fit with what we were looking to bring to campus," Patyk said.
Patyk said students loved Griffin for her ability to make fun of herself as well as others.
Eric Steiner, Marion junior, said he didn't know who Griffin replaced, but said he was "happy to see they couldn't make it."
"Miss Kathy is exactly what this state needs: a breath of fresh air." Steiner said.
SUA expects a crowd of about 1,400 people. Tickets are on sale at the SUA Box Office on the fourth floor in the Kansas Union.
Griffin said despite the popularity of her show, she still thought she was on the "D-list" and would remain so for quite awhile.
"I don't think it's ever going to end as long as I walk down the street and people shout to me, 'Hey, Cathy Lee Gifford!'" she said.
Griffin said she was happy to be coming to campus because she loved college students. She said she preferred venues like the Lied Center that were designed for professional performers such as herself.
arena where it's lots of folding chairs," Griffin said. "I like to be able to suck my audience in. I like to suck 'em in, chew 'em up and then spit 'em out."
"I don't really like being in an
Kansan staff writer Ben Smith can be contacted at bsmith@kansan. com.
Edited by Nicole Kelley
HEALTH
Watkins gets ready for coming flu season
BY ANNA FALTERMEIER
Flaharx, the flu shot, and the nasal spray vaccine, Flu Mist, will be at Watkins beginning the week of Oct.16, assuming the vaccines are received from the manufacturer on time.
Patricia Denning, Watkins chief of staff, said the center had plenty of the vaccine last year and ordered about the same amount this year.
Watkins Memorial Health Center expects to have enough of the influenza vaccine this year, despite a nationwide shortage of the vaccine in 2004.
Denning said the flu shot would cost $15 and the nasal spray would cost $28, but she said prices were subject to change. The vaccines will be available to KU students, faculty and staff aged 18 and older.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, the flu shot prevents the flu in 70 to 90 percent of young, healthy adults.
October or November are the best times to get vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flu season generally runs from January to May.
The CDC said 5 to 20 percent of the American population contracted the flu each year. More than 200,000 people are hospitalized because of flu complications each year and about 36,000 people die.
Denning said 2,498 people received the flu shot and 30 received the nasal spray vaccine last year at Watkins.
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department will hold a seasonal flu clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Shots will be $16 for children younger than three and $21 for all others.
According to the CDC, people with severe allergies to chicken eggs and those who have had a severe reaction to the flu shot in the past should check with their health care providers before getting the shot.
Denning said exact dates and places the vaccine would be offered on campus would be posted online at www.studenthealth.ku.edu as soon as the vaccine arrived. The nasal spray will only be available by appointment at Watkins.
Kansan staff writer Anna Faltermeier can be contacted at afaltermeier@kansan.com.
ACADEMICS
University of Kansas Medical Center to give first-year students more clinical experience
— Edited by Dianne Smith
BY KIM LYNCH
This year, the University of Kansas Medical Center's first-year students will have a new curriculum that will give them more hands-on experience earlier in their coursework.
Allen Rawitch, vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies, said the Med Center was moving toward a curriculum that
integrated basic science classes and clinical material in a more effective way.
As well as learning from textbooks, students will learn how to conduct mock physical exams and interview patients.
Rawitch said the first two years of medical school were traditionally focused on a basic science education with less clinical education. He said
the second two years focused more on the clinical aspect.
James Fishback, associate professor in pathology and curriculum director of basic sciences, said the Med Center was integrating the two by using several different disciplines when studying a specific organ system.
For example, when students are studying the heart they will study it using the disciplines of anatomy.
clinical diagnosis, physiology and pathology. Instead of the classes being taught separately they are now integrated, he said.
He said only first year students were affected by the new curriculum.
Becca Phipps, Lawrence first-year medical student, said the new curriculum was one of the reasons she chose the Med Center. She said she wanted to get involved with the clinical aspect earlier in her studies.
She said about once a month she would examine a patient who was played by an actor paid by the school. Based on symptoms the actor describes, as well as questions she asks, Phipps tries to determine what is wrong with the patient. The interviews are taped and then the actor and professors give feedback about what she could improve.
She said the school had been very receptive and responsive to student suggestions and asked for feedback frequently.
Kansan staff writer Kim Lynch can be contacted at klynch@kansan. com.
Edited by Aly Barland
THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS
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Attention Student Groups:
If your student organization is register with the Student Involvement and Leadership Center, you may get FREE ADVERTISING here in the Kansan through Student Senate!
Email chrisblackstone@ku.edu for more information.
Dole Institute of Politics Student Advisory Board
Leonard Pitts Jr. Pulitzer Prize Winning Columnist
This Thursday, October 5th 7:30pm at the Lied Center
"Civil Liberties After 9/11"
Open Seating Non-Ticketed Event
October 3,2006
KU Filmworks
KU Filmworks promotes the production of student-produced videos and film. Founded some time in the late nineties to a group of students who just wanted to make a movie, KU Filmworks is an outlet for the local student body to make the films that they just can't make in their theory and production classes.
We meet every Sunday at 8:00 PM at Oldfather Studios
Where: Oldfather Studios
When: This Sunday at 9pm
Contact: movieswinner@gmail.com
We hope to see you and everyone else this Sunday!
(9th and Avalon, just east of Iowa).
Movie nights are another element to our meetings that encourage members to bring in old films, new films, or even embarrassing films to show or show off.
Student Legislative Awareness Board
Are you interested in Politics?
Are you interested in futures?
Do you feel as though your views and interests are not represented in local government?
Do you want to get involved and make your voice heard?
Would you like the opportunity to make a positive change for the university, students, faculty, and staff?
SLAB is your answer. SLAB is now accepting applications for coordinator positions. Apply and help promote student and higher education interests at the state and federal levels!
Available Positions:
Special Events Coordinator Deputy Legislative Director
Stop by the Student Senate office in the Kansas Union to pick up an application!
Email slab@ku.edu for more information.
Nontraditional Student Foundation 2nd Annual Nontrad Tellgate
funded by:
STUDENT
SENATE
Bring family, friends, kids, and an appetite for food and fun!
NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT SERVICES AND THE NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT FOUNDATION INVITE YOU TO
Tomorrow.
4:5:30pm
At the Dole Institute
Join the fun to kick off the KU vs. Texas A&M Homecoming Football Game
Saturday, 11am - 1pm Campanile Hill
Political Power Hour Guest James Arbury Will lead a discussion on Congressional tax laws.
Free food and soft drinks will be provided.
Dole Institute of Politics Student Advisory Board
PAID FOR BY KU
Commission on the Status of Women
The Commission on the Status of Women organizes events (panel discussions, movie reviews, art walks, leadership conference, etc.) to address the needs of women, both students and faculty on campus.
Come to the CSW meeting in the Hawk's Nest on the 1st Floor of the Kansas Union this Thursday at 5:30pm to learn more!
Get involved with Native Students on campus.
First Nations Student Association
Every Thursday at 6:30 in the Multicultural Resource Center
If you havent heard:
Up 'Till Dawn
Write it down:
Up T'Dawn helps raise funds for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. And the best part: No family ever has to pay for treatments!
Team Sign Up-Deadline: October 11th
Up 'Til Dawn Round Up: Letter Writing Party:
November 1st
Look it Up:
Visit: http://groups.ku.edu/~utildawn
Email: utildawn@ku.edu
JAYWALK!
Have you ever felt unsafe walking alone at night on campus? Wish someone could walk with you? Jaywalk can help!
What is JayWalk?
JayWalk is a service available to all students who want a JayWalk volunteer to WALK them to their residence hall or car, or to wait with them for the Night Campus Express Bus or SafeRide.
Where is JayWalk?
The JayWalk station and volunteers are located inside Anschutz Library.
When is the service available?
JayWalk runs Sunday through Thursday
from 9pm to 1am.
Who walks with me? One male and one female will escort you to a specific location.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER FOR JayWalk?
Call us at: 864-3222
JayWalk is giving away an IPOD Nano! Every time you use our service or volunteer with JayWalk, you get your name in the drawing, which will be in December!
Volunteers are greatly needed and appreciated! While you are assisting KU students you can also study and do homework: Pick up forms in room 410 in the Kansas Union! If you have any questions regarding the service or about volunteering, please email Safety@ku.edu