THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,2005
VOL.116 ISSUE 16
WWW.KANSAN.COM
Freshmen choose leaders
Freshmen, left to right, Adam Hurfy, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Katie Wiley, Leawood; Katie Young, Derby; and Bill Walberg, Sunnyville, Calif., are the freshman student senators. Jonathan Schaefer is unpictured. Five senators were elected yesterday.
BY JOHN JORDAN
jjordan@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
When Katie Young learned yesterday that she had been voted to the fifth and final seat in the freshman Student Senate elections, she didn't even know where to go for her first meeting.
The Derby freshman said she was amazed she had won because 30 other freshmen were running, the most to campaign since Senate held elections for freshmen three years ago.
Young and the four other winners then went to work and attended a meeting last night with the elections chairman to get ready for their first Senate committee meeting as senators.
are committed to joining Young were Adam Hurly, Jonathan Shafer, Katie Wiley and Bill Walberg. They represent the 2005 freshman class this year in Student Senate.
Luke Thompson, Lawrence junior and elections chairman, reported in an e-mail he sent to all the candidates that 653 people voted in the elections. He said he was impressed with the number of freshmen who ran and voted.
Bill Walberg, another winner, said being new to the University forced him to meet people. That process helped start his campaign.
Hurley, Sioux Falls, S.D., freshman, received 206 votes, the most of all the candidates.
helped start his job. The Sunnyvale, Calif., freshman, said students he had met in McCollum Hall helped spread his name and get him elected. He said he would lobby for improvements for his hall as a freshman representative.
an the car he parked. He said chalking in front of the residence halls helped publicize his name and get him elected. He met people to collect signatures and that prepared him for the campaigning process.
"I was nervous, yes, but I wasn't going to be heartbroken if I didn't win," Hurly said. "I put in time campaigning and I think it pulled it off."
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Candidates are listed with the they received. Only candidates w at least 50 votes are listed.
1. Adam Hurly 206
2. Jonathan Shafer 157
3. Katie Wiley 127
4. Bill Walberg 109
5. Katie Young 108
6. Margarita Fuksman 99
7. Sonia Vona 90
8. Brittany Ramos 88
9. Laura Ann Mazur 86
10. Jamanshua Howell 81
11. CJ Grover 78
12. Koga Moffor 76
13. Sierra Falter 75
14. Stephanie Altoro 74
15. Corl Ast 71
16. Brad Nelson 69
17. Brittany Welch 67
18. Adam Benfer 66
19. Stephanie Koch 65
20. Zachary Turner 58
21. Jonathan Wilson 58
22. Rachel Burchfield 57
23. Jessi Baker 55
24. Allison Watkins 52
25. Bowe Neuenschwander 50
Source: Luke Thompson, Elections Commission chairman
ELECTION RESULTS
Get 'em while they're hot
Ron Wroczynski sells a hotdog to Casey Parr, Topeka junior, on Wescoe beach yesterday. Wroczynski, a supervisor for the KU Memorial Unions, brought the cart out for the first time this semester to sell hot dogs, bratwursts and drinks. He said he would try to bring the cart to Wescoe Beach twice a month, every other Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. So far business has been "not too bad," Wroczynski said. Carlos Stephens, Seattle junior, said the cart was convenient because he could get a hotdog while he was on the go. "It also gives Wescoe Beach a different flavor; a Coney Island thing," Stephens said. Hot dogs and drinks cost $1 each. A bratwurst costs $2.
▼ HURRICANE KATRINA
Robinson ready for refugees
The Robinson Center is preparing to become a temporary home for as many as 250 Hurricane Katrina victims.
On Tuesday, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said Kansas could offer shelter to as many as 4,230 refugees who would be allocated to shelters throughout the state, including Johnson and Shawnee counties.
state, including Johnson Paula Phillips, director of Douglas County Emergency Management, said that if either county received more refugees than it could hold, those people would be transferred to Douglas County either to Robinson or the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
grounds. The Federal Emergency Management Agency gives notice only 24 hours in advance if people will be sent.
in be sent. "We don't know if or when," Phillins said
Bob Frederick, the interim chairman of health. sports and exercise sciences who also manages Robinson, said the building could provide space, lockers and bathrooms for 250 people.
flockers and Although there are classes at Robinson during the day, Frederick said HSES was willing to change schedules for the refugees.
"We're trying to help, and we would move stuff if necessary," he said.
— John Jordan
MAINTENANCE
Delays keep whistle silent
on the roof of the pavilion. Kirk Hinnergardt, executive superintendent of Diamond Everley Roofing, said he planned to have the work completed by Wednesday. He said the company was waiting for wall panels to arrive.
The whistle that signals the end of class may not be operating until the middle of next week, according to an employee of the company working on the roof of the power plant.
to arrive.
"Ultimately we'd like to have it done by now, but we're at the mercy of suppliers," Hinnergardt said.
Contractors continue with last-minute touchups on the roof of the power plant, where the whistle is located.
whistle is located. The whistle was disabled to protect contractors who were working on the roof, said George Cone, assistant director of mechanical systems.
"The decibel is too high for ears. We've had contractors almost go over the side when it's gone off." Cone said.
contract. Reiske said that the construction was originally planned for summer because student population was much greater in the fall,
The re-roofing project was sent for bid three times, according to Mark Reiske, associate director of design and construction.
When the University selected a contractor, the bid was for more than the University budgeted for the project. The University delayed the project until it found supplemental funds for the $147,000 contract.
m much greater in the lake
"it's taken way too darn long," Reiske said.
CRIME
By Aly Barland
Tire slashings latest in vandalism string
BY STEVE LYNN
slynn@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
The tires of 17 vehicles were slashed Friday in the parking lot of Delta Chi fraternity, 1245 West Campus Road. The damage was the most recent incident in a rash of vandalism at fraternity houses this year.
Josh Stewart, president of Delta Chi and Lawrence junior, said sometime between 3:30 and
"My biggest concern was that we had guys that needed to drive to jobs and go home for the weekend," Stewart said.
Stewart said he didn't know who committed the crimes but that police were investigating the incident.
Most of the tires have been replaced, but some of the members who did not have spare tires needed their cars towed. Stewart said.
8:30 a.m. each of the vehicles had one to three tires slashed.
Sgt. Dan Ward of the Lawrence Police Department said that criminal damage reports from fraternities were not uncommon at the beginning of the semester because fraternity members often play pranks on members of other chapters. But Scott Shorten, president of the Interfraternity Council, said that the recent vandalism is too damaging to be considered a prank.
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Hemenway looks forward
BY FRANK TANKARD
fiankand.kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
In Robert Hemenway's 10 years as chancellor, his impact at the University of Kansas is apparent. He has overseen his share of changes, and while his decisions have been met with both agreement and dissent, he continues to set aggressive goals.
One of Hemenway's most publicized goals is to turn the University into a top-25 public
university. He said that to achieve this goal, the University would likely need to adopt a more selective admissions policy.
In an interview last week, Hemenway listed two more goals he'd like to achieve in the near future.
One is a review of the general education program, which the 'University has been talking about for a couple of years. General education consists of the common classes students
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Chancellor Robert Hemenway speaks during the unveiling of new visual identity for the University of Kansas. Hemenway is celebrating his 10th year at the University.
Team Redell takes Delta Chi
All contents, unless stated otherwise. © 2005 The University Daily Kansan
In intramural football action,Team Redell came out of a scoreless first half to top Delta Chi 13-7 this week at Shenk Sports Complex. PAGE 12A
Kansas quarterback treated for heart condition A health test required by coach Mark Mangino uncovered a heart disorder in freshman quarterback Kerry Meier. Meier was treated for the problem Friday. PAGE 12A
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Jayplay
Michele Dierks of the KU Navy ROTC Shares what it's like going to college and training for the military.
Index
Comics. 6A
Classifieds. 7A
Crossword. 6A
Horoscopes. 6A
Opinion. 5A
Sports. 12A
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