THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2007
FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 7,2007
NEWS 3A
CRIME
Thieves make student neighborhood favorite target
crime statistics
East (From Louisiana to Massachusetts streets between 11th and 15th streets)
2007*-104
2006-504
North (From Arkansas to Tennessee streets between 8th and 11th streets)
2007*-64
2006-299
West (From Iowa to Westbrooke streets between University Drive and 15th Street)
2007*-31
2006*-113
South (From Louisiana to Naismith streets between 19th and 23rd streets)
2007*-39
2006-155
*Total numbers from January through March.
Lawrence Police Department
BY MARK DENT
mdent@kansan.com
Even daylight and bystanders sometimes don't stop crime in the neighborhood just east of campus.
This is one of several crimes in the
A man broke into a parked car near the 1300 block of Ohio street at 7:45 a.m. on Aug. 30, according to police reports. Witnesses reportedly saw him steal a purse, take its contents, throw the purse back in the car and speed away on a bicycle.
the neighborhood west of campus, which encompasses the area west of Iowa Street to Westbrooke Street between 15th Street and University Drive, 31 crimes have been reported. Thirty-nine crimes have been reported in the area south of campus, from Louisiana to Naismith streets between 19th and 23rd streets.
"I feel like most of the crimes here are for stealing stuff and not harming people."
Those numbers are on pace or slightly behind what had been reported in past years. Crime rates typically have increased from August to November in past years, meaning
WHITNEY PROTHE Kingwood, Texas, junior
The area averages more crimes, including thefts, bur-
the total could be higher.
glaries, property damage and batteries, than similarly sized neighborhoods to the north, south and west of campus.
In 2006, 504 crimes were reported in the neighborhood east of campus. That's 53 fewer crimes reported than in the areas to the north, west and south combined.
According to Lawrence Police Department crime statistics, 104 crimes have been reported between January and March in the area east of campus. To the north, an area that includes Tennessee to Arkansas streets between 11th and Eighth streets, 64 crimes were reported. In
the Lawrence police, said there were too many variables that contributed to the crime rate in certain areas to conclude why one neighborhood might consistently have higher rates.
Kim Murphree,
spokeswoman for
Murphee did say that research showed most burglaries and thefts, common crimes for the east campus area, occur because of opportunity. Mainly students live in the area east of campus, and even more park
their cars along the streets during class times. Murphree said that an unlocked door to a car or house or valuables left in plain sight attract thieves.
Despite the high rate of crime, most students aren't worried about living in the area. Kim Peppmeier, an Iola senior who had her windshield shattered last year on Tennessee
Street, said she felt "too safe for her own good" in the neighborhood.
Courtesy of Lawrence Police Department
Last week, someone entered through a kitchen window in Whitney Prothe's house near 12th and Kentucky streets and stole a computer and printer. Prothe, a Kingwood, Texas, junior, said it was the second time someone broke into her house in the past year. She also
said someone broke into her neighbor's house three weeks ago.
"It's scary," Prothe said, "but for the most part I still feel safe. I feel like most of the crimes here are for stealing stuff and not harming people."
Edited by Jeff Briscoe
RESEARCH
Study analyzes speed dating results Indiana professor asserts men desire attractive women
BY ERIN SOMMER
esommer@kansan.com
A recent study at Indiana University suggesting that men want attractive women is raising questions at the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center about media's effect on women's body images.
Kathy Rose-Mockry, program
they'd like to see again.
Kathy Rose director of the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center, said she thought the study limited men.
"I believe men are much more multidimensional," Rose-Mockry said. "It gives an impression that
The study was done by researchers led by Peter M. Todd, cognitive scientist at Indiana University. It found that men's choices were different than the qualities they originally said they wanted in a mate. It also said that men chose almost every woman who was above a certain level of attractiveness.
men are narrowly focused."
"I believe men are much more multidimensional. It gives an impression that men are narrowly focused."
KATHY ROSE-MOCKRY Program Director Emily Taylor Women's Resource
Rose-Mockry said that the standards of attractiveness set in advertising and the media were unattainable, and may have been one factor in the study's results.
"One thing I think is of concern for college women and men
According to the Associated Press, the study, which was published in Tuesday's Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, studied 26 men and 20 women in Munich, Germany, who participated in speed dating. Before the study, participants filled out a questionnaire about what they were looking for in a date. After "speed dating" each other, participants said who
is that we live in a very media-focused society," Rose-Mockry said. "I think it's important when information like this is generated for women to challenge these images. Awareness is key."
Rose-Mockry said one way the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center raised awareness about body image issues was through "From the Inside Out," a peer education group that speaks to campus groups and
residence halls about body image, gender stereotypes and eating disorders.
"We go in there to try to start a dialogue," said Nicole Tichon, president of "From the Inside Out." "It's stuff that people are affected by but no one pays attention to."
"From the Inside Out" will speak to campus organizations by request. It also addresses campuswide events, such as "Love Your Body Day," which is Oct. 18.
Tichenor said that the media affected how men view women.
"The way men are told to think about women influences the way they think," Tichenor said. "A lot of times advertising and the media send messages that you're only valued for how you look."
Rose-Mockry said that the largest body image issue facing University women was the myth of perfection.
"Women see advertisements that show unattainable images of perfection," Rose-Mocky said.
Rose-Mockry said that the women's resource center was available for all genders. The center plays host to events, gives instruction about gender issues, and seeks to help women succeed on campus and find equity for women and men.
- Edited by Kyle Carter
Interest climbs in outdoor sports Film festival comes to Lawrence to promote mountaineering
》 EXTREME SPORTS
Dan Hughes, the owner of Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop at 804 Massachusetts St., said the festival had been taken place since 1976, but he first came across the festival six years ago when he previewed some of the films being shown.
BY MATT LINDBERG mlindberg@kansan.com
Kansas isn't exactly known for having scenic mountains, but that isn't stopping Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop from bringing the Banff Mountain Film Festival to Lawrence for a sixth year.
"These films really had an inspirational element that I felt could inspire others to get out there and enjoy the outdoors," Hughes said.
Admission to the festival is $8.50, but Hughes said the proceeds would go to the KU Rock Climbing Club and the Kansas City Rock Climbing Club.
The event promotes outdoor activities by screening multiple films involving mountain sports.
Noah Hoelscher, Lawrence sophomore and member of the KRock
"The proceeds help us a lot, but it is more important to us that this is successful and continues to stay in Lawrence each year," Hoelscher said. "Banff only comes to Lawrence out of all places in the Midwest; it doesn't go any-
Hughes said the goal of Banff Film Festival was to bring the mountains of the world to Kansas and to inspire students to get involved or to get reacquainted with the mountain
Hughes said choosing each film involved working with the people at Banff to decide which films would
Climbing Club, said the festivals success was important.
Each year Hughes and his staff chooses 12 films to show at the event.
makes a hobby out of rock climbing, said the most important part to the outdoors was to have fun.
where else."
Andrew Blann, Stillwell junior, said rock climbing and outdoor activities could give enjoyment many students might not be aware of.
"People should expect to be inspired by new things,by the big message these small films have."
DAN HUGES
Owner of Sunflower Outdoor and
Bike Shop
sports world.
get the best audience response in Lawrence.
"People miss out on having a lot of sweet fun," he said. Blann, who
"People should expect to be inspired by new things, by the big message these small films have," Hughes said.
NATION
"I love to hear the dialogue during intermissions of people talking about what they
NATION Congressman calls for Craig clarification
Simpson said Craig "needs to make it clear that he is going to resign at the end of the month, so that Butch can make a replacement."
Associated Press
saw during a film. It's really cool to me and what I love about doing this," he said.
But prominent Republicans in Washington and Idaho wanted a firm deadline in hopes of putting the controversy behind them.
Craig spokesman Dan Whiting said Thursday that the senator was focused on trying to clear his name.
Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, said Craig should make his resignation unequivocal so that Gov.
Craig pleaded guilty in August to disorderly conduct following a sting operation in a men's bathroom at the Minneapolis airport, but he said this week he hoped to withdraw the plea. He also hinted he was rethinking his weekend announcement that he intended to resign by month's end.
"If there is no vacancy there, he really doesn't know what to do." Simpson said. "This can't go on for very long."
C. L. "Butch" Otter, also a Republican, can choose a replacement.
WASHINGTON — Idaho's senior Republican congressman called on Sen. Larry Craig on Thursday to make it clear he will leave his seat by Sept. 30, as GOP leaders sought to remove any doubt that the embattled senator will resign within weeks.
Craig's chief spokesman said his boss had dropped virtually all notions of trying to finish his third term, which ends in early 2009.
Banff Film Festival is at 7 p.m.
tonight and Saturday in Liberty hall.
Tickets are $8.50 for each night.
Edited by Jeff Briscoe