✓ THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN VOL.101,NO.31 THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MONDAY,OCTOBER 7,1991 ADVERTISING:864-4358 (USPS 650-640) NEWS:864-4810 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 a news release, the office of university relations Friday. "The figures look good, and one would hope that that continues," said Jeff Weinberg, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs. Native-American enrollment had native American increase. It grew by 46 Biden appointments. Enrollment of Asian-American students grew by 44 to 965. African-American student enrollment grew by 34 to 1286. African-American student enrollment grew by 28 to 1432. 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," Erwin 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 1988Fall 1989Fall 1990Fall 1991
Native-American148219158204
Asian-American415465521565
African-American675642644678
Hispanic-American359368424452
Total1,5971,6941,7471,899
Source: The University of Kansas Caverly Smith, president of the Native-American Students Association, agreed that the University still had work to do. "I think they do more," said Smith, a resident assistant at Haskell Indian Junior College. "There are 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 least half of them. But Smith said he was happy with the increase in the number of Native-American students. "It looks 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. The Associated Press Delay in vote may be needed, senators say But Democratic senators called the accusations very serious, and two said a delay in tomor- row's sched- ulation vote might be necessary. Themsi himself made no comment to the media on the allegations by Anita Hill. The Clarence Thomas 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." He was formerly prompted," 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.. Birkenstocks prove healthy, popular the KU Judicial Board is revil an appeal to Senate's motion. Do the review, Fulcher will rema office. The sandals are no longer just for 'granolas,' can last an average of eight years Report Questions about Fulcher's creed after the charge was disclosed Senate to vote for his removal. (Above) Stunt man and walker Lee Oman rides pilot Jirimmy Franklin's Mystery ship. Oman walked on the wings and from the plane during the duo was one of the performances at Superf '11 at Forbes Airfield in Tec on Saturday and yest (right) As Topea resident KU graduate Grad points off to the right in his son, 6-year Nicholas, plugs his ear block out the thunder sound of the afterburn Nicholas has been digging as having better than aave hearing, which enhances sound that hears his ears Senate based its Sept. 11 remotion of Darren Fulcher, stu body president, on removal pures outlined in *Robert's Rul-Order*, a handbook on parliament procedure. Senate et president Fulcher allegedly battered her girlfriend, a KU student, duri domestic dispute in February, acting to Lawrence police and a Committee is cc By Blaine Kimrey Kansan staff writer "Although it's covered in *Rob Rules*, I think it would be better if ate had a specific rule of their翼 there would be no quorum. No, McIntosh chairperson of the Student RI Committee and senior senator. The Ethics Subcommittee Thursday to coordinate efforts tract other schools about possible official removal procedures. presidential removal proce soon could be added to the KU St Senate Rules and Regulations. Adeline Ow Special to the Kansan "People don't know how comfortable they are until they try them," said Pipes, who began wearing them two months ago. Birkens stocks are not just for 'granolas' anymore. They have become a fashionable footwear item this year among students. "They're really comfortable. Everyone should have a pair," said Susan Pipes, Overland Park graduate student. She said she thought that because so many people, including her mother, were wearing them, they must be good. Footprints, 1339 Massachusetts St., specializes in Birkentocks. Footprints is the country's second largest city, with terms of the number of shoes ordered Dan Caplan, manager at footprints, said that a good proportion of sales came from students but that there was no typical customer. Of the more than 20 different styles of sandals, almost all are unisex. The sandals were created in Germany in 1965 by Karl Birkentock, whose family began to make shoes more than 200 years ago. Birkenstock's creation was based on the natural movements essential to healthy feet. Feet originally were meant to stand and walk without shoes. Birkenstock footwear is designed to absorb the shock of walking. The contours in the Birkenstock sandals provide cushioning and support, and the foot bed reflects the natural shape of a healthy foot. Birkens stocks allow feet the freedom of movement necessary for good health. The heels also distribute the body's weight evenly. Caplan said the most popular sandal was the Arizona. These leather or suede, double-strapped sandals cost $72. With proper care, Birkentkens can last an average of eight years. They can be repaired if they are damaged, Caplan said. Cynthia Appelhanz, Topea resident and Footprint customers, said that she had her 5-year-old Birkenstocks repaired and that she expected them to last another five years. Appelhanz said that she would continue to wear them even when the weather turned cooler. The Arizona style of Birkenstocks is the most popular type sold at Footprints, 1339 Massachusetts St. 4 The University Daily Kansan-Fall Fashion / Friday. October 4, 1991