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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL.101.NO.31
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
KANSAS STATE HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
TOWEKA KS 65612
MONDAY,OCTOBER 7,1991
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Minority enrollment rises
By Rochelle Olson
Kansan staff writer
Minority enrollment at the University of Kansas increased 8.7 percent this fall, whereas overall campus enrollment grew just 1 percent.
The numbers of students from all four major minority groups increased, according to news release office of university relations Friday.
Native-American enrollment had
native increase. It grew by 49
shortages (2015).
"The figures look good, and one would hope that that continues," said Jeff Weinberg, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs.
Enrollment of Asian-American students grew by 44 to 565. African-American student enrollment grew by 34 to 578. African-American student enrollment grew by 281 to 404.
Total minority student enrollment is
1,899.
Weinberg said he could not indicate one single factor that had caused the Native-American student enrollment to increase by such a large amount.
"I know that there have been significant efforts made in the last two years to enhance our recruitment efforts at Haskell." Weinberg said.
He said he also was pleased with the increase in enrollment of African-American students.
"The Black population is up almost 5 percent," Weinberg said. "The part of the figure for Black students flies in the face of what is happening at other schools."
But Weinberg said that while the higher numbers were gratifying, KU still had to work on increasing minority student enrollment.
"We have got an awful lot to do," he said. "We are going to continue and hope it continues in this direction."
| | Fall 1988 | Fall 1989 | Fall 1990 | Fall 1991 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Native-American | 148 | 219 | 158 | 204 |
| Asian-American | 415 | 465 | 521 | 565 |
| African-American | 675 | 642 | 644 | 678 |
| Hispanic-American | 359 | 368 | 424 | 452 |
Total | 1,597 | 1,694 | 1,747 | 1,899 |
Minority enrollment
Melissa Unterberg / KANSAN
Caverly Smith, president of the Native-American Students Association, agreed that the University still had work to do.
Source: The University of Kansas
"I think they could do more," said Smith, a resident assistant at Haskell Indian Junior College. "There are some really good students at Haskell."
He said that about 120 people graduated from Haskell each year and that
KU should be able to recruit at leas half of them.
But Smith said he was happy with the increase in the number of Native-American students.
"It seems like a small number, but least it's an increase and not a decrease," Smith said. "They're moving in the right direction."
Thomas denies sexually harassing professor in 1980
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas forcefully denied allegations by a law professor that he sexually harassed her when she worked for him a decade ago, a Republican senator said yesterday. And the White House dismissed the accusations as unfounded.
Delay in vote may be needed, senators say
The Associated Press
But Democratic senators called the
accusations
very serious,
and two said a
delay in to-mor-
row's scheduled
confirmation
vote might be
necessary.
Clarence Thomas
The KU Judicial Board is reviewi an appeal to Senate's motion. During the review, Fulcher will remain office.
Thomas himself made no comment to the media on the allegations by
Questions about Fulcher's credibility after the charge was disclosed Senate to vote for his removal.
Anita Hill. The allegations were first disclosed by National Public Radio and Newspaper.
ing Thomas' nomination to the full Senate late last month without recommendation. The committee told the White House of the accusations, and a two-day FBI probe ensued.
While Thomas maintained his silence, the White House issued a statement saying it had reviewed the evidence. It also confirmed that the allegation was unfounded.
President Bush "continues to believe that Judge Thomas is eminently qualified to serve on the Supreme Court," the organization termed promptly, "the White House said
A Senate vote had been scheduled for tomorrow, and a majority of senators had indicated their support for Thomas, a conservative appeals judge who would become the second African-American to sit on the nation's highest court, succeeding the retired Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr., D-Del.
head of the Judiciary Committee,
Aerobatics
Fulcher allegedly battered his g girlfriend, a KU student, during domestic dispute in February, accoing to Lawrence police and court reports.
(Above) Stunt man and walker Lee Oman rides pilot Jimmy Franklin's Mystery ship. Oman walked on the wings and from the plane during the duo was one of the performances at Superf '91 at Forbes Airfield in TeOn Saturday and yesteright (right) As Topea resider KU graduate Tim Fuchs in 15-ighter stunt, his son, 6-yea Nicholas, plugs his ea block out the thunder sound of the afterburn Nicholas has been diag as having better than ae hearing, which enhances sound that reaches his ear.
Senate et president Committee is co
Senate based its Sept. 11 remo-
motion of Darren Fulcher, study body president, on removal pro-
duces outlined in Robert's Rules
Order, a handbook on parliaments
procedure.
By Blaine Kimrey
Kansan staff writer
Presidential removal proceed soon could be added to the KU Stu Senate Rules and Regulations.
"Although it's covered in *Robe Rules*, I think it would be better if ate had a specific rule of their own there would be no question about the student. McIntosh, chairperson of the Student Rig Committee and senior senator.
Today's fashion trends reflect environmental consciousness
The Ethics Subcommittee is Thursday to coordinate efforts to tact other schools about possible a tate official removal procedures.
Ranjit Arab Special to the Kansan
In the 1800s, fashion was synonymous with
excess, fills and boldness.
excess, fruits and balances.
However, according to store managers,
today's fashions are derived from an attitude
of environmental awareness.
Midge Grinstead, manager of Natural Way, 820 Massachusetts St., said that several customers had approached her about clothing content.
ing content.
"In the last three years, there has been a huge increase in the sales of natural-fiber clothing," she said.
Grinstead said one of the store's best sellers was the jerga, a hooded pull-over jacket made from recycled cotton.
5. Brinstead said the increase in awareness did not lead to an increase in the store's business because other stores also carried such products.
made from recycled cotton
She said the store carried several reusable leather goods as well as ties made from reusable fabrics.
Sharon England, manager of Sunflower. 804 Massachusetts St., said the store had always carried clothing made of natural fibers but only recently had the environmental concern of her customers increased.
memorize there. "There are a lot of people who are learning the qualities of natural fibers, which last longer and look better," she said.
linger and look better. **England** said the best way to dress with an environmental attitude was to "turn down the thermostat and layer your clothing."
Although both managers agreed that natural-fiber clothing was preferable, they said that it was not the only solution.
To help clarify how to dress with an environmentally conscious attitude, the two suggested:
- Wools and silks make the best natural insulators.
- Avoid synthetic fibers such as rayon and polyester
- polyester.
If a product claims to be 100 percent cotton,
make sure it is organically, not chemically,
treated.
- Avoid bleached clothing.
- Avoid bread.
- Hand-draw jackets and sweaters often use
  hand-draw jackets, which are preferred.
Store managers are not the only people who have noticed the increase in awareness.
Parm McEwee, group coordinator of KU Environs, said that although awareness was good, it may not be easy for students to find environmentally safe clothing.
environmentally safe clothing.
"Cotton clothes that aren't bleached and grown without pesticides are nearly impossible to find," she said.
bittoMo We Eileve said that a recently introduced line of tweets that met these standards may be an indication that manufacturers' awareness was increasing.
"Maybe it's an indication that someone in
the payment is attaining," she said.
In addition to agreeing with the managers' suggestions, McElwue said that there was one alternative to dressing with an environmentally conscious attitude, while still maintaining a sense of fashion.
"The whole thing behind the environmental movement is to conserve," she said. "Don't be excessive. Get your clothes from the Salvation Army. That's recycling at its best."
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The University Daily Kansan-Fall Fashion / Friday, October 4. 1991
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