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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL.101.NO.31
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
MONDAY.OCTOBER7.1991
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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 a news release from 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 the greatest increase. It grew by 46 students to204.
Enrollment of Asian-American students grew by 44 to 565. African-American student enrollment grew by 34 to 578, and Hispanic-American student enrollment grew by 30 to 526.
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 isup 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."
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 |
Source: The University of Kansas
Cavverly Smith, president of the Native-American Students Association, agreed that the University still bad work to do.
"I think they 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 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, butat 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 tomo-
row's sched-
uled confi-
dation vote might
be necessary.
Thomas himself made no comment to the media on the allegations by Aigia Hill. The
Clarence Thomas
Anita Hill. The allegations were first
ing 'inomas' 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 allegations and confirmed that the allegation was unfounded.
President Bush "continues to believe that Judhone Thomas is eminently qualified to serve on the Supreme Court." The court "armed 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..
The KU Judicial Board is review an appeal to Senate's motion. Do the review, Fulcher will remail office.
Aerobatics
Reports
Questions about Fulcher's creed after the charge was disclosed Senate to vote for his removal.
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Senate based its Sept. 11 remotion of Darren Fulcher, stuody president, on removal puiures outlined in Robert's Rul Order, a handbook on parlamer procedure.
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 or there would be no noo. McIntosh chairperson of the Student RI Committee and senior senator.
Presidential removal process could be added to the KU St Senate Rules and Regulations.
The Ethics Subcommittee Thursday to coordinate efforts tac tact other schools about possible official removal procedure
New fabric in coats keeps fashion in and the cold out
Jim Brown
Special to the Kansan
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Craig Randle, manager of Hunter's Ltd., 919 Massachusetts St., said, "Last year we sold a lot of the longer coats, with the drawstring waists, parka style. I think that will be the same this year."
When Jack Frost comes nipping at the noses of students at the University of Kansas this winter, they are going to fight back with longer, high-tech outerwear, area merchants said.
Win Campbell, owner of Campbell's Clothing,
841 Massachusetts St., agreed. "Not that much is going to change. The biggest differences will be length," he said.
"Over the past few years the industry has gone from a waist-length 32-inch coat to a 34-inch or 36-inch hip-length coat, and that will be evident this year."
A new look for this season's coats will be introduced by different fabrics. Campbell said more twills, and a new product called microfiber would be used.
Campbell described microfiber as a thin piece of fabric that could be woven through a coat. Microfiber gives coats warmth, and itis lightweight.
Randle said a noticeable difference in this year's coats would be color.
"I think this year we will see more jewel and earth colors," he said.
campbell said, "Many manufacturers are offering many colors. For example, Nautica still has many colorful coats, but this year they are also offering earthtones."
"Not that much is going to change.The biggest differences will be length."
Win Campbell
Owner of Campbell's Clothing
One facet of this year's coats that hasn't changed is their filling. There have no advances in this area of the industry. However, there may be a swing away from the synthetic fillings back to the traditional down.
Sharon England, manager of Sunflower International, 804 Massachusetts St., said, "Our store has always been geared to functional outerwear. However, with people becoming more active and demanding these types of coats, many department-type stores are going toward this type of jacket."
Leather will remain a part of the outerwear scene this year; however, it too will be undergoing change.
Campbell said that leather coats would be getting longer and more sophisticated.
He also said that although denim coats weren't necessarily out of style, they were not as popular as they have been in the past.
The styles shown here are sold exclusively at the Burge Union location.
The KU Bookstores have fall fashion spiritwear for you!
KU Bookstores
Kansas & Burge Unions
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HUNTERS is... Clothing for Men&Women
HUNTERS is...
Calvin Klein
Russ Berens
Boston Traders
Henry Grethel
Eagles Eye
Alexander Julian
and more
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