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NEWS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006
quote of the day
"When anything is going to happen in this country, it happens first in Kansas."
William Allen White, 1896
fact of the day
On this day in 1863, Lawrence was destroyed by Missouri's William Quantrill and his confederate guerrillas. Much of the city was burned to the ground during the attack, which lasted several hours. Quantrill claimed the attack was retaliation for a Union raid on Osceola, Mo.
Source: National Park Service
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Spotlight on KU Organizations: FIGHT
BY JESSICA SAIN-BAIRD
One of the newest organizations at the University of Kansas, Fighting Ignorance of Global Humanitarian Threats (FIGHT), only held its first meeting in February 2006, but hopes to help change the world.
"Our goal is to raise awareness of and promote action to stop humanitarian crises all over the world," Mark Skoglund, Olathe sophomore and FIGHT President, said.
According to Skoglund, one of the organization's greatest concerns during the 2006-07 school year is the
Skoglund is referring to the conflict and genocide - or "ethnic cleansing" - that has claimed the lives of tens to hundreds of thousands of people, including many children.
genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
The organization's hope is that KU students will feel compelled and affected by these issues enough to want to raise awareness and create sweeping change.
The group already manages international action at other campuses around the United States and is also in charge of chapters in London and Rome.
"To us, it is unacceptable that conflicts like genocide in Sudan go ignored by much of the world," Skoglund said.
He also added that FIGHT's agenda will include the ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Skoglund said that college students have often been the driving
force behind major change, especially regarding the apartheid in South Africa.
FIGHT's first meeting of the year is tonight at 8 p.m. in the Parlor Room of the Kansas Union, located on the fifth floor.
To get involved, just e-mail Eric Skoglund at kufight@gmail.com or attend one of the meetings held every other week.
Meetings will continue throughout the semester every other Monday at varying locations.
Even though FIGHT has only been in action for less than a semester, it has already gained 50 active members and looks to grow a larger base during its first full school year in existence.
Edited by Kate Shipley
Scene of a wreck
Lawrence police officers escort an 81-year-old Lawrence resident, left, from an accident scene at 13th and Tennessee Streets on Friday. The woman was driving a Toyota Carola north on Tennessee when she collided with a Toyota Land Cruiser which did not stop at the intersection's stop sign. The driver of the Land Cruiser, a 22-year-old female from Wichita, was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital via ambulance, while the 81-year-old was taken to LMH by her son. According to the Lawrence Police Department, there were no critical injuries.
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Two heads are better than one at a St. Louis museum
ST.LOUIS — Officials of the World Aquarium at the City Museum subscribe wholeheartedly to the maxim that two heads are better than one.
If they're on the same animal, that is.
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Aquarium officials hope an exhibit that opens next week and runs through Sept. 5 will prompt the creation of a Guinness World Record for the most two-headed animals on display.
So far, the aquarium has lined up 10 two-headed snakes and turtles, including "We," the aquarium's rare albino two-headed rat snake. The other nine animals are owned by Fred Lally of West Fork, Ark.
And if a local reptile dealer with a two-headed snake adds his to the exhibit, the head count would
Sonnenschein hopes two of the guests will hit it off. He would like to mate one of Lally's snakes, a two-headed albino rat snake named "Golden Girls" with We.
SPICELAND, Ind. — A postcard that a mother mailed to her son in 1948 was finally delivered to the recipient — but only after the town's postmaster bought it on eBay.
rise to 22.
"It should be a huge two- headed party," aquarium president Leonard Sonnenschein said Tuesday.
Spiceland Postmaster Judy Dishman, who is away from her office on leave, bought the postcard because it featured a country view of the Spiceland area, about 40 miles east of Indianapolis. Dishman noticed the postcard was addressed to 82-year-old Charles "Rocky" Rose of Spiceland, so she delivered it.
The aquarium has been trying to breed We since failing to sell the snake online in January. Officials had hoped it would bring $150,000, but there were no blders and two subsequent offers were under $50,000.
Mannequin leaves woman battered and bruised
LOS ANGELES — A woman is suing J.C. Penney Co. after an alleged run-in with a store mannequin that she said left her with a cracked tooth, a bloodied head and recurring shoulder pain.
Son receives late mother's 58-year-old post card
Diana Newton, 51, of Westmin
Paramedics treated her bleeding scalp at the scene. Newton drove herself home, then had someone take her to a hospital for further treatment.
ster, sued the Texas-based retailer last month in Orange County Superior Court, claiming she was cracked in the head by a legless female dummy at its Westminster Mall store.
The card was from Rose's late mother, Dollie Rose. The mother and son used penny postcards to exchange news during the 1940s, while the son was working in Lima, Ohio, and the mother was in Spiceland, about 100 miles west.
Newton said the incident happened nearly a year ago in the women's department, as she was shopping for a blouse. The only one in her size was on the mannequin. As a salesclerk was removing the garment, the dummy's arm flew off and struck Newton's head, according to her lawsuit.
The blow also cracked a molar, which led to a root canal, she said.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
"I felt a burning sensation," she recalled.
A spokeswoman for J.C. Penney said the company doesn't comment on pending litigation.
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Students whose tuition was paid before yesterday will not be charged a late fee, even though the original deadline for penalty was scheduled for last Thursday. Delays with the Enroll & Pay system kept students from paying their bills online by that time.
correction
CAMPUS Vice provost apologizes, offers extension for students
An 18-year-old KU student reported a bike theft from the bike racks at Templin Hall. A specialty bike, valued at $450, was stolen along with a chain and lock.
Friday's The University Daily Kansan contained an error. The article, "Students gain firsthand experience," incorrectly identified Chuck Ahner. Ahner is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore (D-Kansas) for the third congressional district seat.
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In an e-mail delivered Friday, vice provost for Student Success Marlesa Roney apologized for the delays. The e-mail said that Roney and other administration were working to resolve the problem.
A 21-year-old KU student reported criminal damage to a car in a parking lot between Memorial Stadium and the Kansas Union. The rear window of a Lexus sedan had been smashed.
on the record
Kansas Rowing will hold informational meetings at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.23 and Thursday, Aug.24 in Hadl Auditorium. The meetings are open to female students interested in walking on to the 2006-07 team.
on campus
Beginning early last week, the system slowed down, making tuition payment difficult for some. The penalty of $75 for late payment began today rather than Thursday.
Student Union Activities will show "The Da Vinci Code" at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Woodruff Auditorium.
— Erick R. Schmidt
An 18-year-old KU student was cited Wednesday by the KU Public Safety Office for possession of a gram of marijuana and a multicolored glass smoking pipe. Officers found the drugs and paraphernalia at McCollum Hall.
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THE KU University Band NEEDS YOU!
University Band meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:20pm. OPEN REHEARSALS are being held this Tuesday, August 22 & August 29 in Murphy Hall, Room 130. Bring your instrument or borrow one of KU's.
If you have any questions please contact Lyndsay Rapp at lyndsayrapp@hotmail.com
Conductors: Mr. Thomas Stidham Associate Director of Bands & Lyndsay Rapp.
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