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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL.101.NO.31
ANSAST STATE HISTORICAL
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OPERA KS 65817
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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.
Native-American enrollment had the greatest increase. It grew by 46 students to204.
"The figures look good, and one would hope that that continues," said Jeff Weinberg, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs.
The numbers of students from all four major minority groups increased, according to a news release, in the office of university relations Friday.
Enrollment of Asian-American students grew by 44 to 165. African-American student enrollment grew by 34 to 407. Hispanic student enrollment grew by 28 to 452.
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 upal most 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."
Minority enrollment
| | 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 |
Melissa Unterberg / KANSAN
Source The University of Kansas
Caverly Smith, president of the Native-American Students Association, agreed that the University still badworkedo.
"I think they could more," said Smith, a resident assistant at Haskell Indian Junior College "There are somereally good students at Haskell."
He said that about 129 people graduated from Haskell each year and that
KU should be able to recruit at least 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
Delay in vote may be needed, senators say
The Associated Press
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.
But Democratic senators called the
Thomas himself made no comment to the media on the allegations by Anita Hill. The
Clarence Thomas
Anita Hill. The allegations were first disclosed in 1985.
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 (FBI) report and determined that the allegation was unfounded.
President Bush "continues to believe that Judge Thomas is eminently qualified to serve on the Supreme Court," said the amended prompt, "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,
the President of the Indiana
Aerobatics
Ease of waist packs help students carry belongings
(Above) Stunt man and man walk Lee Oman rides a pilot Jiramy Franklin's Mystery ship. Oman a walked on the wings and from the plane during the flight The duo was one of the performances at Superb '14 at Forbes Airfield in Tope on Saturday and yesterright (right) As Topsy Gradi KU graduation but an F-15ighter stunt his son, 6-year Nicholas, plugs his ear block out the thunder sound of the afterburn Nicholas has been diagnosis as having better than aerial hearing, which enhances a sound that reaches his ears
Shelly Solon
Although many students at KU work on trimming their waist lines, some students enjoy a little extra weight around theirs.
Special to the Kansan
People are discovering the convenience of carrying their belongings in waist packs, bags that are becoming a trend on campus.
Fulcher allegedly battered his girlfriend, a KU student, during domestic dispute in February, acceding to Lawrence police and co reports.
Also called fanny packs or belt packs, waist packs are increasingly popular.
The KU Judicial Board is review an appeal to Senate's motion. During the review, Fulcher will remain office.
Report
Questions about Fulcher's credity after the charge was disclosed Senate to vote for his removal.
Chris Hane, Lawrence freshman, is one of many students following this trend.
At Rick's Bike Shop, 916 Massachusetts St., all colors, sizes and brands of waist packs are sold. Michael Combest, store manager, said they sell many packs.
Like Hane, many students wear the packs while riding their bicycles. As cycling has become more popular, so have waist packs.
Senate based its Sept. 11 rem motion of Darren Fulcher, stuco body president, on removal produces outlined in Robert's Rule Order, a handbook on parliament procedure.
"It's quite fashionable to wear one whether on my bike or walking," Hane said. "The main thing is accessibility."
"You don't have to put them down. Once you belt it to your body, you can use what ever you need out of it and simply put it back. It never leaves you," he said.
Combest said the packs were very functional for cycling.
Because most of the store's clients are male, Combesat said that he saw mostly men
"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 quoition. They should be McIntosh, chairperson of the Student Rig Committee and senior senator."
"Guys want something they can carry all their stuff in. It's perfect since guys wouldn't feel comfortable carrying a purse," Hane said.
Taylor said, "Mine gets full like a purse does. I have to clean it out once in a while."
Students agree that the convenience of the packs are the primary reason for wearing them.
Senate et president
Presidential removal proceed soon could be added to the KU Stu Senate Rules and Regulations.
The Ethics Subcommittee Thursday to coordinate efforts to tact other schools about possible official removal procedures.
Although both men and women wear waist packs, some people feel the packs are the male equivalent of a purse.
"It's the same at bats. I'm usually leaving them somewhere. It's ten times easier to wear one. I wear it for safety and convenience."
Seme Vendola, Orland Park, Ill., sophomore, said, "On campus, I don't like to carry a purse. I always tend to leave purses on the back of chairs in class.
purchasing the waist packs. However, he said the number of female customers was increasing.
Rob Taylor. Robby sophomore, said. "I swore I would never wear one, but I needed one for my job this summer. It helped since I was jumping in and out of a truck all the time."
By Blaine Kimrey
Kansan staff writer
Even if he did not ride a bike, Shawn Reynolds, Lecompton sophomore, said he would still wear a waist pack.
Committee is co
The Citron Hip Pack by Specialized is useful for more than just biking. The pack is courtesy of Rick's Bick Shop, 916 Massachusetts St.
"It's the ease of it," he said.
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