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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL.101,NO.31
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
KANSAS STATE HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
HOPERA KS 56612
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 annewsrelease 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
begun to increase. It grew by 46.
Hispanic residents.
Enrollment of Asian-American students grew by 44 to 565. African-American student enrollment grew by 34 to 471. Asian-American 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 up almost 5 percent," Weinberg said. "The part of the figure for Black students files in the face of what is happening at other schools."
But Weinberg said that while the higher numbers were gratifying, KU still to work on increasing minority student enrollment.
Minority 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 |
Mellissa Unterberg / KANSAN
Source: The University of Kansas
Cavverly 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 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, but at 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
accusations
very serious,
and two said a
delay in tom-
rower's sched-
ulation
vote might
be necessary.
Thomas himself made no comment to the media on the allegations by Anita Hill. The
Clarence Thomas
nominate to the full Senate late last month without recommendation. The committee told the White House of the accusations, and a
While Thomas maintained his silence, the White House issued a statement saying it had reviewed the allegation and said that the allegation was unfounded.
President Bush "continues to believe that Judge Thomas is eminently qualified to serve on the Supreme Court," he said, and promised 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 revie
an appeal to Senate's motion. Do
the review, Fulcher will rema
office.
Questions about Fulcher's creed after the charge was disclosed Senate to vote for his removal.
Senate based its Sept. 11 rem
motion of Darren Fulcher, su-
story president, on removal pri
dues outlined in Robert's Rul
Order, a handbook on parlamen
procedure.
(Above) Stunt man and walker Lee Oman rides pilot Jiramy Franklin's Mystery ship. Oman walked on the wings and from the plane during the f. the duo was one of the performances at Superb '11 at Forbes Airfield in Toon on Saturday and yester (right) As Topleka residen KU Graduate points out his higher f. son, 6-year Nicholas, plugs his耳 block out the thunder sound of the afterburn Nicholas has been diagnosis as having better than aear hearing, which enhances o sound that reaches his ears
Senate et president
"Although it's covered in *Rob Rules*, I think it would be better if ate had a specific rule of their how there would be no question about it. Will Mintosh chairperson of the Student Ri Committee and senior senator.
Fulcher allegedly battered him girlfriend, a KU student, duri domestic dispute in February, acc'd Lawrence police and e reports.
Committee is co
By Blaine Kimrey
Kansan staff writer
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.
FASHION
Special Sections Manager: Christine Musser Assistant Special Sections Manager: Russel Hancock Special Sections Editor: Katie Chipman Cover: Dave Habiger and Christine Musser Photographer: Mark Rowlands
Special thanks to our models; Brett Butz, John DeVille, Tonya Hailes, Liz Hanna, Merri Hilvitz, Rodney Riffle, Melissa Sliffe; writers; participating stores; Tiffany Harness and Carole Rich.
Contents
Pg. 2 Recession's Impact
Pg. 3 New Fabric to Keep Jack Frost Out!
Pg. 4 Birkenstocks
Pg. 6 Dark Colors and Sportswear
Pg. 7 60's Hair Styles in Fashion
Pg. 8-9 Fashions for Fall 1991
Pg. 11 Colorful, Bold Accessories
Pg. 12 Waist Packs
Pg. 14 Conversational Ties
Pg. 15 Fashion and the Environment
Recession has little impact on supply of fall, winter styles
Alison Van Dyke Special to the Kansan
Outside, models grace the windows with expensive apparel. Inside, rows are filled with a vast number of suits, jackets, pants, jeans and sweaters for the perfect fall wardrobe.
Hardly the picture one would envision at a clothing store in downtown Lawrence during the recession, but Joe Fliannery, president of Weaver's Department Store, 911 Massachusetts St., said the scene reflected reality, and the effects of the recession on the Lawrence fashion industry had been minimal.
"Lawrence always seems to feel recession less," Flannery said. "Primarily because the University is our largest industry, and it proves to add a stability to the Lawrence economy."
Cathy Swanson, co-owner of Spectator's 710 Massachusetts St., said the recession had not directly affected her store because the business centered on the industry itself.
"Manufacturers are really trying to help because they are so closely tied with us," Swanson said. "So if we don't make it, they don't make it." In fact, because of the competition and (the manufacturers)' awareness of the recession, many of them are actually dropping prices, which means they're willing to live with smaller profit margins for a while to keep the business strong."
Because of the customers' desire for value, Johnson said that she was ordering more practical clothing that could be worn year-round.
Swanson said she hoped that customers would continue to buy items that "will make their wardrobe fun."
Leslie Johnson, owner of The Loft, 742 Massachusetts St., said that while manufacturers were helping keep prices stable, customers were still looking for value at a lower price.
that was incorrect.
Despite the variety of fall clothing to choose from, Swanson said that she had seen the effects of the recession on KU students.
"They are no different from anyone else," she said. "They are watching their dollars just like their parents are."
Janet Worthington, St. Charles, Ill., senior,
agreed with Swanson.
agree with me.
"I've bought fewer clothes this year than I've bought in the past," she said. "I am a little more concerned with saving money and not being as extravagant by buying things I don't need."
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The University Daily Kansan:Fall Fashion / Friday, October 4, 1991