THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 》 TELEVISION NEWS 3A 'Jericho' premieres in North Lawrence, Gov. Sebelius attends BY JACK WEINSTEIN CBS caused quite a stir in North Lawrence on Saturday to promote its new drama "Jericho." The show depicts the aftermath of a nuclear attack and takes place in the fictional western Kansas town named Jericho. Several network representatives, including the show's star Skeet Urlich, were in attendance. Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelia came from Topeka for the promotional event to publicize the show. The event included the unveiling of crop artist Stan Herd's depiction of a critical scene in the show's Jericho Wednesday, Sept. 20 7 p.m. CBS -- channels 5 and 13 first episode of a boy standing on the roof of a barn gazing at a mushroom cloud in the distance. The design covers 20 acres in a sweet corn field at Bismarck Gardens, 1616 N. 1700 Road. Hollywood came to Lawrence Saturday afternoon for a promotional event unveiling local artist Stan Herd's 20-acre crop art which depicts the logo of CBS' new fall drama "Jericho." The show is based in the fictional, post-apocalyptic Kansas town of Jericho. Its star, Skeet Ulrich, met with Governor Kathleen Sebellus during the event. "We try to do things that are The mettulous Herd, who has created his crop art throughout the world, said he wasn't impressed with his work, but considering the difficulty of the project, it turned out okay. "I think people will get a kick out of it," he said. he said. The show was premiered in front of the Lawrence Visitor's Center Saturday and was followed by a performance from local musician Kelly Hunt. The show will premier on CBS on Sept. 20. Gov. Sebelius proclaimed that day jericho Day across Kansas. Anne O'Grady, CBS senior vice president of marketing, said an attempt was made to do something different for the premiere of "tericho." unique, not run of the mill," she said. "This is one of the more unique events we have this year." Gov. Sebelius was excited that the focus was on Kansas and excited to see it represented on TV. "It makes people think about the heartland," she said. The governor said during her proclamation that she would be looking forward to the second year of "Jericho" being filmed in Kansas, a proposition that Ulrich later answered. "That's a deal only if you're in it," Ulrich said to the governor. Ulrich plays Jake Green, who returns home to Jericho in the first episode before the nuclear explosion. He described his character as a wanderer who has nowhere left to go and must come to terms with the chaotic situation. He said the show's premise was interesting to him. Pat Ross, whose land at Bismarck Gardens was used for the crop art, said he and his wife were hesitant about letting their land be used as a canvas, saying that they "didn't exactly jump into it." They agreed to let their land be used if it helps Lawrence. can be contacted at jweinstein@ kansan.com. Kansan staff writer Jack Weinstein Edited by Kate Shipley Intoxicated student arrested, alleged to have hit five cars CRIME BY DAVID LINHARDT A 19-year-old KU student was arrested early Thursday morning on charges of operating a vehicle under the influence and for leaving the scene of an accident. The arrest was made in connection with an incident in which several vehicles were allegedly struck on or near campus. Lawrence police arrested Jared Hodgson, Overland Park sophomore, at his fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi, 1602 W. 15th St. Witnesses said Hodgson drove his Jeep to his fraternity and did not immediately come out to speak to police. Lawrence police officers noted damage to the suspect's vehicle in their report. Witnesses confirmed that they had noticed damage to the vehicle as well. Officers were not permitted to enter the fraternity, but waited an hour for Hodgson to come out, witnesses said. After speaking to police, he was arrested. Witnesses and police reports laid out the alleged accidents this way; Lawrence police received calls referring to a vehicle that allegedly struck five other vehicles in the area near the 1600 block of Edge Hill Road. The vehicle drove off after striking the cars. KU Public Safety officers responded to a call from Terrence Oben, Lawrence senior, who said a vehicle had nearly struck him on Naismith Drive. Oben was returning home early Thursday after working in a KU computer lab. He was driving southbound on Naismith Drive when he said he saw a vehicle coming straight at him in the wrong lane. The vehicle didn't stop at a stop sign, barely missed Oben's vehicle, and continued driving northbound on Naismith, he said. Oben turned around to follow the vehicle and later called the KU Public Safety office. He said he followed the vehicle to Phi Kappa Psi. Oben exited his car, approached the vehicle and opened the door. The driver did not immediately get out. Oben and another witness said the driver offered him money to not call police. Oben said he was somewhat shaken up by the incident. Hodgson was released from Douglas County jail Thursday on $1,000 bond. He is scheduled to make a court appearance later this month. Kansan staff writer David Linhardt can be contacted at dlinhardt@ kansan.com. Edited by Catherine Odson THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS Dole Institute of Politics Student Advisory Board Campaign Finance Reform Does it Subvert American Democracy? September 11,2006 Rod Smith, who has raised more than $1 BILLION for Republican candidates and committees, This Thursday, 7:30pm At The Dole Institute of Politics will discuss the impact of campaign finance reform. Here are the seats that need to be filled: 2. Senior Senior College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Seats 6 Graduate Seats 1 Architecture Seat So if you are an architecture student, a graduate student, a student living in university housing, or a junior or senior in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, apply to become a Student Senator and improve KU! Pick up an application in the Student Senate office, 410 Kansas Union. Applications are due TUESDAY at 5pm! Email any questions to apayne@ku.edu 1 Residential Seat funded by: SENATE PAID FOR BY KU JAYWALK! Alternative Breaks Have you ever felt unsafe walking alone at night on campus? Wish someone could walk with you? Jawwalk can help! Jaywalk can help! What is JayWalk? 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