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SAFETY
Students can help prevent crime
Officer says personal safety is paramount, students should trust their gut feeling
BY SUSAN SCHWARZ
sschwarz@kansan.com
The Kansan sat down with Chief Ralph Oliver of the University of Kansas Public Safety Office to see what is in store for students during the next year.
Kansan: Is the Department excited for all the students to return to campus?
Chief Oliver: I am always excited to see them come back. I don't like to see them leave. Our activities are based around the students.
Kansan: What can the students do to make the department's job a little easier?
Chief Oliver: We would like for the students to partner with us. The number one problem is theft. Before leaving something out, ask yourself if you would be okay without this thing. Also, if a student sees something that looks odd call it in. The tendency for people is not to call in. Call in, it is more important to prevent something.
Kansan: What is the department looking forward to about the school year?
Chief Oliver: We have gotten the permission to bring on a emergency managing coordinator. Helping get the word out. Help students and faculty to develop plans for themselves, for school and their homes.
Kansan: What is the department not looking forward to this year?
Chief Oliver: I am not looking forward to the same thing I do not look forward to every year: snow and ice. It is a whole process for us. Decisions have to be made in a timely manner so that no one gets trapped on campus.
get you and take you to your car as soon as a security officer is available.
Kansan: What is one thing you would like to say to students at KU?
Chief Oliver: Trust your feeling. As the old saying goes, if something makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up you should act on that feeling.
Kansan: What is the biggest safety issue for students?
Chief Oliver: Personal safety- property can be replaced. A lot of people do not know but if Jaywalk is busy and you are on campus we will come
Chief Oliver said that the Public Safety Office is here to support the students in their education. Oliver said that his only child will start KU in the fall. While laughing, he said her greatest fear is that he will stand up at traditions night and single her out.
Edited by Dylan Schoonover
FOOD
Students have variety of late-night dining options
Pizza delivery, fast food places satisfy early morning cravings
BY SUSAN SCHWARZ
sschwarz@kansan.com
Used cups litter the apartment; two students are winding down their night when one suggests a late night snack.
This scene may sound familiar. But you're certainly not alone.
For each student it is a different craving. Evan Golden, Plymouth, Minn., senior, said the way to go is pizza.
Golden said that after a night downtown he always knows that there is a pizza place open. Regardless of wither it is Pizza Shuttle or The Wheel, Golden knows that he can satisfy his craving with a slice or two.
While Pizza Shuttle and The Wheel both close at 2 a.m., students can get pizza until 3:30 a.m. from Gumby's.
Jonathan Sonnino, senior, favors
Pizza Shuttle over other pizza deliveries because he said students can get the most for your money.
"You don't have to go anywhere and you get a drink and a pizza." Sonnino said.
Sonnino said he gets "two-fors" when he orders from Pizza Shuttle. He said "Two-fors" are two pizzas and two drinks for about $12 plus tip.
The No.
Taco Bell and Pita Pit are both open until 3 a.m.
If dawn is nearing, but your stomach is beginning to grumble there are several places open 24 hours.
4 meal from Taco Bell is one of Melissa Footlick's, Kansas City, Mo., senior. Footlick said the long line at Taco Bell will not stop her.
Though she tries not to eat too late, she knows that either Pita Pit or Taco Bell will be the place she heads.
Driving through McDonalds, students can pick up a Value Meal as long as they head to the location on 6th street. However, they begin to serve breakfast
at 4 a.m. So, do not expect french fries if the sun is starting to come up.
If the group cannot come to the conclusion on whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner they want, IHOP is the answer. This restaurant serves every meal regardless of the time.