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NEWS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008
quote of the day
The May-pole is up,
Now give me the cup;
I'll drink to the garlands around it;
But first unto those
Whose hands did compose
The glory of flowers that crown'd it.
—Robert Herrick, The Maypole, 1660
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1. Facing the music
Want to know what people are talking about? Here's a list of Wednesday's five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com:
1. Facing the music
2. Guest: Kansas basketball beyond definition
4. Men's golf takes sixth place in Big 12 Championship
5. School of Journalism receives Hearst Awards
The KU Bookstore's annual sidewalk sale is today and tomorrow. It will take place on the KS Union Plaza, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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SCHOOL SPIRIT Bill passed commending Jayhawk championship
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill Wednesday commending the men's basketball team for winning the 2008 NCAA National Championship. Rep. Dennis Moore (D-Kansas) introduced the bill, which was co-sponsored by the other members of the Kansas congressional delegation. This bill also congratulates the men's basketball team on winning the 2008 Big 12 regular season and conference championships.
Color me sexy
Delta Force offered crayons and paper to students and allowed them to express themselves by coloring in male and female genitalia and human bodies Monday during Sexy Week. Delta Force hoped to grab students' attention with the artwork and offer information about safe sexual practices. Kristin Hoppa/KANSAN
Francesca Chambers
What do you think? WHAT IS SEXY? BY JESSICA WICKS
COOPER MERRILL Leawood freshman
"I don't know what sexy is, but I am bringing it back. I make a conscious effort in my daily life to bring it back right now."
JUSTIN SCHWARZER Muscotah senior
"Sexy is when it is not forced. Like they are not trying and it is natural.Natural things are sexy, I guess."
LAURA TAYLOR
Lenexa freshman
"I think it is when he really isn't full of himself. Like he's sexy, but he doesn't know he's sexy"
SAMANTHA ZARDA
Spring Hill sophomore
"For women it's lingerie, that's easy. But for men, it's that line right there, on their hips. That is sexy."
Spotlight on Organizations KU Cultural India club
BY HELEN MUBARAK hmubarak@kansan.com
Diners line up at KU Cultural India club's charity dinner Feb. 25. Proceeds from the dinner went to the Association for India's Development, or AID
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When graduate student Deepthi Sriram first arrived at the University of Kansas from her hometown in Chittoor, India, two years ago, the KU Cultural India club was instrumental in helping her to feel at home.
"I feel I've grown quite a lot as a person from my experiences in the club," Sriram said.
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She took her involvement a step further when she became the vice president of the club, organizing activities and events.
"The club's goals are to showcase Indian culture in its all glory and to do our bit to forge a feeling of amity between India and the rest of the world," Sriram mid.
The club accomplishes these goals by sponsoring cultural programs during Indian holidays such as Independence Day; Diwali, the Festival of Light; and Holi, the Festival of Color, as well as by organizing picnics, dance parties and movie showings throughout the year.
"Being a part of the club allows Indian students to feel closer to home as they take part in Indian cultural events and celebrate Indian festivals," Sriram said.
"Non-Indian students, too, are encouraged to become a part of the club to get a true feel of what India is by making friends with Indian students," Sriram said.
The club is not open solely to Indians, however.
The club includes over 250 graduate students, undergraduates, faculty and other members of the Lawrence community. In addition to equipping its members with a platform for creativity and intellectual expression, Sriram said the club provided the means necessary to facilitate healthy interactions among Indian and American students.
Rajendra Srivastava, a professor in the School of Business, is the club's advisor. She said the club gives incoming international students information about the University and Lawrence. It even
The club organizes regular meetings for committee members and a general body meeting before every event, Srivastava said.
arranges for pick up from the airport, as well as temporary accommodations for the newcomers.
"The events organized by (the club) provide a great venue for individuals to come forward to present their respective talents in support of Indian culture," Srivastava said.
"This provides a two-fold result. The Indian students who are here have an opportunity to
celebrate with each other while at the same time introducing these customs to the general public here at the University."
Priyanka Saxena, Lucknow India, graduate student, is the president of the club. She said the club showcases Indian culture to the world.
The KU Cultural India Club will be hosting a dance party with Indian music after finals. For more information, contact the executive committee at kuindia@yahoogroups.com.
Edited by Jared Duncan
KU Public Safety Office reported the theft of four computers from a storage room in Strong Hall on Wednesday. The theft occurred between 9 a.m. on Friday and 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday. The losses were valued at $5,000.
KU Public Safety Office reported the criminal damage of a vehicle in lot #111 on Wednesday. The theft occurred between 8 p.m.on April 22 and 10 a.m.on Saturday.The damage was valued at $600.
The Lawrence Police Department arrested a 19-year-old KU student for operating under the influence and unlawful use of a driver's license Wednesday.
on the record
A 19-year-old KU student reported the burglary of two speakers and criminal damage of a stereo in a vehicle to the Lawrence Police Department on Tuesday. The crime occurred between 9 p.m. on Sunday and 4 p.m. on Monday on the 1600 Block of Edgehill Drive. The losses were valued at $180.
A 43-year-old KU student reported a criminal threat to the Lawrence Police Department on Saturday. The crime occurred about 7:17 p.m.on April 7 on the 1400 block of Riverside Road.
A 20-year-old KU student reported the theft of a wallet and other items to the Lawrence Police Department on Tuesday. The theft occurred between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Sunday on the 500 block of Speicher Rd.
on campus
The lecture "Coping with conflict, Confronting Resistance Emotion and Identity Management during Fieldwork in a South Korea Evangelical Community" will begin at 11:30 p.m. in 706 Fraser.
The public event "Facing Forward or About Face or Defaced" will begin at noon on Wescoe Beach.
The seminar "Merienda Brown Bag" will begin at noon in 318 Bailey.
The public event "Gallery Conversation: Shuyun Ho, Asian Art Intern" will begin at 12:15 p.m. at the Kress Gallery in the Spencer Museum of Art.
The Lecture "Language in Autism" will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
SUA Tea Time will begin at 3 p.m. in the Traditions Area in the Kansas Union.
The public event "Tour of The Haskell/Baker Wetlands" will begin at 3 p.m. in the Haskell/Baker Wetlands.
The University/Faculty Senate Meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. in 203 Green Hall.
The play "The Shape of Things" by Neil LaBute will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the CraftonPreyer剧院 in Murphy Hall.
Billy Joel & Twyla Tharp's "Movin' Out" will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Lied Center.
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