THE UNIVERSITY OF DALY KANSAS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. 2006
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Student dies Sept.12; cause not released 21-year-old psychology major remembered as courteous, witty
BY MARK VIERTHALER
A memorial service for Ross Reagan will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.
Reagan, Spring Hill junior, died Sept. 12 at his home in Lawrence. The cause of death has not been released.
Reagan was born Aug. 4, 1985, in Wichita. He was a psychology major and worked at the Overland Park branch of Foulston and Siefkin law firm as an IT technician. He was 21.
Jim Oliver, partner at Foulston and Siefkin, said Reagan was a gifted employee who had been working for the law firm since he was in high school.
"The staff frequently commented on how polite and courteous he was," Oliver said. "We thought the world of him. He had a lot of wit. He was always coming up with
something clever."
Oliver said Reagan enjoyed snow skiing, as his family had lived for a short time in Colorado.
Chancellor Robert Hemenway expressed his sorrow at the loss of Reagan in an official statement Wednesday.
"My deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Ross Reagan," Hemenway said. "The entire KU family is saddened at the loss of this bright young man."
He is survived by his parents Doug and Michelle, his brother and sister-in-law Brendan and Krystle Reagan, maternal grandmother Virginia Black and his paternal grandfather Charles Reagan.
Online sympathies may be left at http://www.dwnewcomers.com
Kansan staff writer Mark Vierthaler can be contacted at mviverthaler@kansan.com.
Edited by Erin Wiley
INTERNATIONAL
Venezuela pledges support for Iran in case of invasion
BY VANESSA ARRINGTON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
HAVANA — Venezuela's president pledged Thursday his country would support Iran if it was invaded as a result of its nuclear standoff with the United Nations Security Council.
The U.N. has demanded Iran suspend uranium enrichment amid concerns by some nations that it could be used for nuclear weapons. Iran insists the enrichment is aimed solely at producing electricity.
"Iran is under threat; there are plans to invade Iran, hopefully it won't happen, but we are with you." Hugo Chavez told Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at a meeting of the Group of 15 developing nations on the sidelines of a Nonaligned Movement summit in Cuba.
Chavez said Venezuela stands with Iran in this time of crisis, just as it stood by Cuba, where Fidel Castro handed over power to his brother Raul while recovering from intestinal surgery. If they don't defend each other, no one else will, Chavez said.
"Under any scenario, we are with you just like we are with Cuba," Chavez said. "If the United States invades Cuba, blood will run... We will not have our arms crossed while bombs are falling in Havana or they carry Raul off in a plane."
Ahmadinejad gave a relatively mild speech, urging his fellow leaders to work together to help the G-15 nations achieve their full potential. Then Chavez took over, saying he didn't want to leave Havana without a statement reflecting resounding
support for the Iranian, Cuban and Palestinian people.
It was not clear what Chavez could actually do to help Iran. He has vowed in the past to cut off Venezuela supplies of oil to the U.S. in case of an invasion of Cuba.
The meeting was a milestone for Cuba — the first time Raul Castro represented his nation at an international summit as acting president. But Chavez stole the show — saying Fidel Castro had given him permission to speak longer because Raul wouldn't talk much. Raul Castro seemed to take the jab in good spirits, giving Chavez a bear hug after the meeting.
After visiting Fidel Castro on Thursday, Chavez said he was walking and singing and was "almost well enough to play baseball."
Trading the green fatigues usually wears as Cuba's defense minister for a dark suit, Raul Castro briefly praised Iran and other developing nations for trying to create "a better, more just world."
Nuclear proliferation and Middle East violence were the hot topics as scores of leaders began showing up in Havana for the Nonaligned Movement summit, which now includes two-thirds of the world's countries.
Some diplomats said the developing world must unite to demand the creation of a Palestinian state.
Others said containing nuclear weapons was the key issue.
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Variety show to raise theater funds
BY COURTNEY HAGEN
The student core ensemble practices the opening number during Thursday's dress rehearsal of "Pastiche" at the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall.
University Theatre at the University of Kansas wants to perform its way to Lithuania by the end of the year.
vanessa Pearson/KANSAN
The theatre kicks off the 2006-07 season with a fundraising variety show called "Pasticice" at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall. The show will finance a production of "The Snow Queen" at the National Drama Theatre in Vilnius, Lithuania, this December.
Charla Jenkins, director of public relations for University Theatre, said Romas Vikshritis, director of the National Drama Theatre, came to the University to direct a production of "The Snow Queen" last December.
"He was so taken with our company that he wanted us to come to Lithuania and put on a production there," Jenkins said.
Jenkins said the show would be the first time in many years that the University Theatre would raise funds for a project through a production. John Staniunas, associate professor and chair of theater and film, conceived the show to raise funds and showcase the talents of KU students.
The program, co-sponsored by Headmasters Salon, will feature instrumental, dance, vocal and monologue performances from KU students and staff. The performance will also incorporate puppetry and short films for a multimedia element.
Stacey Fox, technical and facilities manager of Oldfather Studios at 1621 W. Ninth St., will open "Pastiche" with an ensemble performance, which includes a song ensemble she composed, called "Aye he aye." The performance will feature heavy world drumming beats. Staniunas choreographed dancers to move to the beat of the drums, and Fox created a short film of animation and experimental film clips to be shown on a screen behind the performers.
"I originally composed the song we will perform a year and a half ago," Fox said. "We have been using it when we perform in public, and it has been a real crowd-pleaser."
All seats for "Pastiche" cost $10.
Kansan staff writer Courtney Hagen can be contacted at chagen@ kansan.com.
Edited by Shanxi Upsdell
What: "Pastiche" variety show
When: Todav and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
'Pastiche' to begin theater season
Where: Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall
How much: $10 for all seats
Why: To raise money for a production of "The Snow Queen" in Lithuania this December
Some Performances: "Amor" performed by Joyce Castle, KU professor and world renowned opera singer; "The Hat" and
original monologue by Adam Burnett, Topeka junior; "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" from the musical "Evita" performed by Alicia Gian, Garden City graduate student; "Piano Pastiche," performed by John Tibbets, associate professor of film studies; "Baby Boy Starring Tyrese" and "Puppets," puppet performance by Spencer Lott, Lawrence freshman, and the group Baiowolf, of Robert Schulte, Lee's Summit, Mo., junior, and Sean Wilson, Lawrence senior.
CONGRESS
Source: Charla Jenkins, director of public relations University Theatre
Detainee treatment creates conflict in Senate
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sen. John Warner, R-Va., chairman of the Armed Services Committee, pushed the measure through his panel by a 15-9 vote, with Warner and three other GOP lawmak-
WASHINGTON — A rebellious Senate committee defied President Bush on Thursday and approved terror-detainee legislation he has vowed to block, deepening Republican conflict over a key issue in the middle of congressional campaigns.
"The world is beginning to doubt the moral basis of our fight against terrorism."
with legal clarity" Bush said at the White House after his meeting with lawmakers.
The president's measure would go further than the Senate package in allowing classified evidence to be withheld from defendants in terror trials, using coerced testimony and protecting U.S. interrogators against
COLIN POWELL Former Secretary of State
ers joining Democrats. The vote set the stage for a showdown on the Senate floor as early as next week.
Earlier in the day, Bush had journeyed to the Capitol to try nailing down support for his own version of the legislation.
"I will resist any bill that does not enable this program to go forward
legal prosecution for using methods that violate the Geneva Conventions.
The internal GOP struggle intensified along other fronts, too, as Colin Powell, secretary of state during Bush's first administrata-
tion, declared his opposition to the president's plan.
"The world is beginning to doubt the moral basis of our fight against terrorism," Powell, a retired general who is also a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wrote in
Firing back, White House spokesman Tony Snow said Powell was confused about the White House plan. Later, Snow said he probably shouldn't have used that word.
a letter.
Powell said that Bush's bill, by redefining the kind of treatment the Geneva Conventions allow, "would add to those doubts. Furthermore, it would put our own troops at risk."
Countering Powell's letter, the administration produced one from the current secretary of state to Warner. In it, Condoleezza Rice wrote that narrowing the standards for detainee treatment as Bush has proposed "would add meaningful definition and clarification to vague terms in the treaties."
"I know that Colin Powell wants to beat the terrorists too," he said.
In his committee's vote, Warner was supported by GOP Sens. John McCain of Arizona, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Susan Collins of Maine, Warner, McCain and Graham had been the most active senators opposing Bush's plan, and
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