THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904
VOL.116 ISSUE 27
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2005
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SPEAKER
Former President of Poland Lech Walesa gives a lecture at the Lied Center before receiving the Dole Leadership Prize. In addition to being president, Walesa was also a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and leader of the first independent trade union Solidarity.
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Walesa stresses unity
BY ALY BARLAND
abarland@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Lech Walesa, former president of Poland and this year's recipient of the Dole Institute's Leadership Prize, with the help of a translator, urged a packed house at the Lied Center last night not to fear globalization.
A jovial yet serious Walesa said that the world should approach the 21st century with the attitude that the world was a global community.
"We are all needed. We are all consumers, and if we
want to survive the 21st century we must remain in solidarity." Wales said.
Walesa was a Polish dockyard worker who responded to the Communist government under the Solidarity movement, which united the working class against the Soviet regime.
He continued in the movement until the fall of Communism, and went on to become the first democratically elected president of Poland. Walesa acknowledged that Europe benefitted from the downfall of Communism and said the continent was better off now. But
the distribution of wealth was uneven and, without economic strength, it was hard for Poland to rebuild.
"Transformation after the downfall of Communism has been tough and very costly," Walesa said.
Walesa emphasized the need for a more global community to help rebuild Eastern Europe and said the world had been divided in the past. He said that for the world to be successful in the 21st century it must become global.
"We have no choice, actually, in this. It's a must," Walesa said.
Walesa said that without the Soviet Union's communist power, the United States was the only superpower left. He said that though the United States was a leader in many ways it was not a political or moral leader. Walesa went on to say that Poland modeled its democracy on that of the United States.
He joked that there was some concern when America almost elected two presidents but conceded that maybe the country would be large enough for both presidents to work together.
ics in a lightearted manner, often bringing eruptions of laughter from the crowd, but he continually emphasized the need for globalization and said the battle was not vet over.
Walesa covered serious top-
"We have won a tremendous victory. Now it's up to us to do something about a globalized world." Walesa said.
Erika Simington, Phoenix freshman, said her grandparents lived in Estonia under Communism and that was the reason she attended Walesa's address. She said she learned something as well.
SEE WALESA ON PAGE 4A
POLICY
Do you know your ABCs?
A ticket for a fake ID from the ABC is easy as 123
Alex Benson's fake ID had passed the initial inspection of the bouncer at The Hawk, but uniformed Lawrence police officers swooped in when his friend's ID was being scrutinized by the bouncer
The police stepped outside with his friend. That's when Benson said he decided to leave through the other front door of The Hawk, 1340 Ohio St. But the police apprehended Benson at 12th and Ohio streets and issued him a citation that resulted in a misdemeanor and a $337 ticket for false identification.
"I was a lot more upset back then because I had to pay the money." Benson said.
The Hawk could not be reached for comment on the situation. Benson, Salina senior, got his ticket when he was a sophomore, but he still goes to the bars now that he has a legitimate ID. The Lawrence Police Department and the Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control patrol Lawrence bars, restaurants and liquor stores for underage drinkers. The ABC often inspects establishments in Lawrence because of the town's large population of underage drinkers. Sgt. Dan Ward of the Lawrence Police Department said officers who patrol areas concentrated with bars look for underage drinkers in those bars and sometimes restaurants.
Occasionally Lawrence police assist the ABC with its patrols in Lawrence, he said.
Tom Groneman, director of the ABC, said the agency's plainclothes officers enter a bar and look for people who appear young or those buying alcohol for them. The officers also look for those in 18-and-over establishments who are drinking but lack a wristband or have Xs on their hands, he said. Groneman said the ABC's 16 field agents work throughout the state, but give more attention to Lawrence because it has a large population of underage
The agency operates wherever there is a large gathering of underage drinkers, such as the Wakarusa Festival or the City Stampede.
people. The agency randomly inspects establishments, but it also does follow-up inspections in bars where underage drinkers are frequently cited.
ADMISSIONS
SEE ABCs ON PAGE 5B
Enrollment breaks record once again
BY GABY SOUZA
gsouza@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
The University of Kansas' fall 2005 enrollment set a record once again with a 34 student increase from fall 2004.
The official number of students at the University is 29,624, a 0.1 percent increase. Last year it was 29,590. Provost David Shulenburg-ered said the ideal enrollment number for the University was "about what we have now." He said the high enrollment was a good sign for the University because it "shows students like the place."
But at the same time it is worrysome because the University is not planning on creating any new classrooms. Though Shulenburger said new faculty members were being hired and the
ENROLLMENT
The total enrollment for the University of Kansas, including the University of Kansas Medical Center and the Lawrence and Edwards campus
2005- 29,624
2004- 29,590
2008- 29,978
2004-29.590
2003- 29,272
2003- 29,240
"The University needs to focus on bringing higher-quality students and getting them out in four years," he said.
five-year tuition enhancement plan was providing the funds for the new salaries.
2001- 28,190
Source: University Relations
STUDENT HOUSING
BBQ, bands bring students together
Sara Garlick/KANSAN
SEE ENROLLMENT ON PAGE 4A
As the music of Big John and the 39th Street Blues Band can be heard, students come to the barbecue sponsored by SUA and KU Dining Services last night. Resident hall cafeterias were closed to encourage students to come out to the Lied Center.
BY LOUIS MORA
lmora@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
The sound of blues music and the smell of barbecue came together yesterday evening as students gathered for the Blues & Barbecue event on the Lied Center lawn.
With 30 Dining Service members and enough food for 2,200 students, the event brought residents from University residence halls together. The event, sponsored by Student Union Activities and KU Dining Services, allowed residents to meet other residence hall members as well as enjoy live entertainment and activities.
To encourage people to attend the event Dining Services closed all the residence hall dining services for the evening.
Oliver Hall resident Erin Glmore, Minneapolis freshman, said she would not attend the event
because of the distance of the Lied Center from her residence hall
"We have to use our own money because we don't want to walk over there," she said.
Sheryl Kidwell, assistant director for KU Dining Services, said the Lied Center lawn provided the space needed for the event.
In addition, the location was convenient because it was a place where the bands Blue 88 and Big John & the 39th Street Blues Band could play without disturbing classes, said Shannon Stewart, comedy and concerts coordinator for SUA.
"One of our concerns was not interfering with classes because we will be a little bit noisy," she said.
Alayne Meadows, Olathe junior and jayhawker Towers resident, said the walk didn't bother her because she enjoyed the music and the environment.
Today's weather
SEE BBQ ON PAGE 4A
Museum exhibits student work for first time The Spencer Museum of Art will show student work along with a recently commissioned video showcasing Lawrence workers. PAGE 2A
Softball set to start fall season Saturday Kansas softball coach Tracy Bunge said games this weekend will be helpful in setting the team's roster positions for the spring season. PAGE BB
It's payback time
The Jayhawks will play the Aggies this weekend in Big 12 play. Texas A&M will look to make up for its upset loss to Kansas last year. This weekend will mark Kansas' first Big 12 game of the season.PAGE 1B
Index
Comics... 6B
Classifieds... 7B
Crossword... 6B
Horoscopes... 6B
Opinion... 5A
Sports... 1B
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