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VOL. 116 ISSUE 20
HISPANIC HERITAGE
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Jesus Gallegos (left) Dodge City sophomore, and Evaristo "Joe" Remirez, KU graduate, discuss the slideshow, "Mexicans as the New Irish," they viewed in the Multicultural Resource Center. The presentation focused on immigration policies and similarities of these two cultures. The slideshow was presented by Juan Izaguirre, member of the Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month 2005.
Event honors indepedence
BY MALINDA OSBORNE
mosborne@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Hispanic Heritage Month officially starts with music and games tomorrow at noon at the Kansas Union Plaza.
Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the various cultures of Caribbean, Central and South American countries. At the University of Kansas, organizations and community groups organized cultural and political events under the theme for the month, "Paving the Way for Future Generations."
Last night, a presentation was given titled, "Mexicans as the New Irish," comparing similarities of the two cultures in regards to immigration policies.
Some of this month's main events include a presentation by Jeanne Castellanos from the University of California at Irvine on "Latinos in Higher Education" on Sept. 20.
Comedian Carlos Mencia will visit the Lied Center on Oct. 4.
Victor Aguilar, president of the Hispanic American Leadership Organization, said this meant establishing a strong precedent for other Hispanic students attending the University.
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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS
- Today
Movie Night with Sigma
Lambda Beta
Showing of "Stand and Deliver"
at MRC at 7 p.m.
Tomorrow
今月row
Cultural Fair and Music
Kansas Union Plaza from noon to 1 p.m.
Performance by El Grupo Atotonilco Folklorico Kansas Union Ballroom at 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
TECHNOLOGY
Sept.19
♦ Sept. 19
Salsa Lessons 101
Kansas Room in the Kansas
Union from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Sept. 20
Tan on the Beach
Collage of inspirational Latinas hosted by Sigma Lambda Gamma on Wescoe Beach from 10:30 a.m. — 1 p.m.
"Latinos in Higher Education"
Presented by Dr. Jeanett Castellanos, Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union at 7 p.m.
Much More Than a Beautiful Tan on the Beach
Taylor Miller/KANSAN
James Colbert, MartinLogan Ltd. employee, works to put together the Clarity speaker at the factory yesterday morning. The transparent speaker uses advanced electrostatic technology to transmit sound much like magnetic forces.
The sounds of success
Former student's company makes strides in home audio industry
BY GABY SOUZA
gouza@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Imagine an audio speaker as transparent as plastic wrap and as thin as a single-subject notebook.
That's what Gayle Sanders made, and the outlook for the future looks good through his creation.
Sanders was an architecture student with a passion for the audio industry when he started his research in 1979 at the University of Kansas. He knew he was intrigued by electrostatic technology, a concept deemed too dangerous to use. Sanders eventually tamed the beast of the technology after three years of research, and now his company, MartinLogan, is making waves in the home audio industry.
"I knew if I could crack the barrier in making a highly aesthetically pleasing product, I could build a better mousetrap," Sanders said.
Science Behind the Speakers
Electrostatic technology was first developed in the 19th century. Because the technology used an extremely large amount of volts to produce sound, it caused a lot of explosions and sparks to fly.
The idea behind electrostatic speakers has to do with magnets. When a magnet is positively charged, it will repel other positively charged magnets and attract negatively charged magnets. This concept is what makes MartinLogan speakers work, said Devin Zell, assistant marketing manager of MartinLogan.
The speakers consist of two
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The inner workings of a MartinLogan speaker are displayed. The speaker uses electrostatic technology to transmit sound, with a positively charged plastic sheet and positive and negative metal sheets that constantly change charges.
STUDENT SENATE
Banned mascots face further scrutiny
BY JOHN JORDAN
jjordan@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
The Multicultural Affairs committee drafted the resolution. Shawnee sophomore and First Nations Student Association senator Studio Red Corn said the committee's job was to bring issues of discrimination to Student Senate.
Student Senate will vote today on a resolution recommending that the Athletics Department not schedule games against teams with mascots banned by the NCAA.
"Educational institutions of all places are upholding these stereotypes instead of teaching a fullrounded history of America." Red Corn said. "Too often non-natives are dressed up in false regalia, with no idea of the meaning behind what they are attempting to represent. Worse, though, these mascots perpetuate stereotypes that date back over a hundred years."
The NCAA decided Aug. 4 to prevent schools with abusive ethnic or racial mascots to show those
Only a handful of schools uphold their mascots with respect, he said.
Associate athletics director Jim Marchiony said he would not comment on the issue because he hadn't seen the resolution. He added that it sounded like a decision the University would make, instead of the Athletics Department.
mascots at championship games.
Stephanie Craig, Edmond, Okla., senior and holdover senator, said if the NCAA was willing to ban offensive mascots, the department should follow.
"This is a national movement, and the NCAA has made this an issue," Craig said. "KU as an NCAA
school should show our support."
Craig said part of the NCAAs goal behind its policy is for universities and students to discuss the issue.
— Kansan sportswriter Ryan Collaianni contributed to this story. Edited by Becca Evanhoe
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SPEAKERS
Dole panelists discuss role of Constitution
BY ALY BARLAND
abarland@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Panelists attending a forum held by the Dole Institute of Politics told the audience that they approve the likely appointment of John Roberts to the Supreme Court.
Justice Fred N. Six moderated for panelists Steve McAllister and Rick Levy, both KU law faculty, as they discussed
Tuesday how the constitution should be interpreted. The panelists debated the multiple and sometimes conflicting methods of interpreting the Constitution. The discussion included the current process of appointing justices to the supreme court.
Six said that Roberts was a perfect addition to the court.
"I can't imagine a more stellar
Today's weather
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Women of Distinction
The newest edition of the calendar that celebrates women at the University of Kansas is back. Students to student athletes to professors are included. Check out all the new faces on the KUlure section. PAGE 8A
Downtown residents deal with parking tickets It's easy to get places when you're living in Downtown Lawrence. But those who choose to own a car have to work around parking dilemmas. PAGE 2A
Volleyball starts conference play tonight The Kansas volleyball team is looking for a strong showing in the Big 12 Conference this season. The team's journey begins tonight when Kansas takes on Texas A&M at 7 p.m.at Horejsi Center.PAGE 1B
Index
Comics...4B
Classifieds...5B
Crossword...4B
Horoscopes...4B
Opinion...7A
Sports...1B