2A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
NEWS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6. 2005
TUESDAY top10
By COURTNEY HAGEN
editor@kansan.com
KANSAN CORRESPONDENT
TOP 10 Crimes reported on campus in 2004
Crime No. of Instances
10. Liquor Law Violations/Rape...4
9. Motor Vehicle Theft...5
8. Trespassing...13
7. Drugs/Narcotics...14
6. Disorderly Conduct...15
5. All Other Categories...39
4. Assault...53
3. Burglary...144
2. Criminal Damage/Vandalism...187
1. Larceny/Theft...299
NATION
BATON ROUGE, La. — Like estranged in-laws at a holiday gathering, President Bush and Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco kept their distance as both toured a relief center for storm victims Monday. At their next stop, the Republican president kissed the Democratic governor on the cheek, but it wasn't clear whether they had made up.
Bush, Louisiana governor avoid each other during tour
State and federal officials are all facing public criticism for a slow response to the crisis.
In front of the cameras during Bush's visit to the Gulf Coast states on Monday, the president and Blanco said little to each other.
"I know I don't need to make any other introduction other than Mr. President", Blanco said tersely, turning the microphone over to Bush after praising emergency management officials during a stop with Bush at an emergency operations center.
The Associated Press
'Transporter' takes No.1 slot after holiday weekend
"Transporter 2" took over the No.1 slot from "The 40-Year-Old Virgin", which slipped to second place with $16.6 million after two weekends on top, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The followup's solid pay day over the four-day Labor Day weekend was more than twice the haul for "The Transporter," which took in $9.1 million in its three-day opening weekend in October 2002.
LOS ANGELES — Jason Statham delivered a bigger box-office package this time, with his action sequel "Transporter 2" taking in $20.25 million to debut as the top weekend movie.
FOOTBALL
Clashes with visiting fans, bands prompt stadium's seating switch
Student seats give new view
The Associated Press
BY RYAN SCHNEIDER
rschneider@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
A new season of Kansas football kicked off Saturday, and students had a different view of the game than in past years.
Student seating at Memorial Stadium was shifted north of the 50 yard line, while reserved seats and Williams Fund members occupy the former student seats south of midfield.
Student seats were switched after the visiting team seating was moved to the southeast corner of the stadium. Last year, the visiting section was in the north bowl, associate athletics director Jim Marchiony said.
In 2003, when the student and visiting sections were next to each other, the Missouri marching band was pelted with small plastic footballs by students during the game and after its halftime show.
"We switched the sections to avoid any possible trouble between students and visitors," Marchiony said.
Student seating is now located in sections 34 through 59 and the upper
There are eight sections of reserved seats and Williams Fund members separating the student and visiting sections.
sections of 40 and 41. The marching band will be in sections 32 and 33.
Students' reactions to the seating change were mixed.
"I think they're better, since they're closer to midfield," Jeremy Kliewer, Overland Park junior, said. "They seem like better seats to me."
However, he did notice one downside to the move of the seats.
"I couldn't hear the band at all," Kliewer said. "We couldn't get into any of the chants or yells all game."
Marching band members noted difficulty with their new seats in the north bowl.
"It was hard to see when they were playing on the opposite end," Andrew Fyler, Lawrence freshman and band member said. "I had to watch most of the game on the video board."
One caller to The University Daily Kansan's Free for All line said he had waited in line to enter the stadium for an extended period of time because there was only one entrance available to students.
joshua Bickel/KANSAN
Last year, students sat in the lower parts of sections 40 and 41, as well as 42-47 at home games. This year, the students have moved to sections 34 through 39 and the upper parts of 40 and 41. Students can only enter through a gate on the northeast corner.
Because of the line, another gate
was opened, but several students said people were allowed to enter the stadium without having their
tickets checked
— Edited by Theresa Montaño
Awaits
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McAllister served with Roberts on a federal rules committee during the past year and praised Bush's decision to nominate him for Chief Justice.
"I don't know his stance on every issue specifically, but I don't really care, because he has great credentials and great experience," he said. "He's a very thoughtful, level-headed person. I think he'll be a great Chief Justice."
Richard Levy, professor of law, said that because Roberts is thought to be conservative, like Rehnquist, his vote may not dramatically change
the dynamic of the Court.
But Levy said it was unfair to assume how Roberts would vote.
"It's important to keep in mind that there are nine justices, and they're not preset votes that you can plug into a case and predict what the outcome will be," he said.
Francis Heller, professor emeritus of law and political science, warned not to assume that Roberts would gain the necessary votes from the Senate to be confirmed as Chief Justice. He said he expected heated debates during the hearings.
"The Supreme Court is so crucial to the life of this nation that when filling these two positions — regardless of who you put in there — people are going to say, 'This isn't the man or woman we want,' or 'This is who we want,'" he said.
Cathe Decena, Lansing first-year law student, said that whomever Bush nominated next and regardless of whether Roberts is confirmed, the nation would miss Rehnquist's contributions to the Court.
"The law is a living thing," Decena said. "And he had the chance to see it evolve for years and be a huge part of that evolution."
"It's important to keep in mind that there are nine justices, and they're not preset votes that you can plug into a case and predict what the outcome will be."
Richard Levy Professor of law
Victims
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The KU Bookstores will be donating 10 percent of pre-tax sales from today through Friday to relief efforts, said Tim Norris, KU Bookstores director.
Gietschier said she'd like to see $2,000 in donations from the collection buckets in Lewis and Templin.
Norris said the money would go to a fund to buy textbooks for Gulf Coast transfer students.
Lew Perkins, Kansas athletics director, said the Athletic Department's donation was made on the behalf of student athletes and coaches.
He said all money collected would go to the American Red Cross.
Tau Kappa Epsilon, 1111 W. 11th Street, raised more than $500 by selling parking spaces, said Joe Lantz, Tula senior and philanthropy chairman of the fraternity.
"Having recently conducted a retreat in New Orleans, I am personally aware of the scope of the devastation, and our chapter is trying to help in any way we can," said Alex Plassmeyer, Stillwater junior and president of Tau Kappa Epsilon.
— Edited by Theresa Montaño
Evacuees
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"They need everything because they are starting from scratch. We've been truly overwhelmed by response of the city government."
Once the Markeys arrive, Springhill Suites, at the intersection of 6th and New Hampshire streets, will offer a free room for one week.
Mayor Highberger called the hotel on the morning of Sept. 1.
"I did not hesitate one bit," said Michael Moore, general manager of Springhill Suites. "I didn't even look to see if we were sold out."
Highberger said that today he and the Ballard Community Service Center would decide which house, out of the many offered by various land-lords, would best fit the Markey's needs.
There is a possibility for the city to host more families, depending on the amount of resources available. Highberger said.
To make a donation to Monique Waters, call her at 816-729-5857. Cash donations for the Markeys should go through the Douglas County Community Foundation, while people who want to volunteer should contact the Ballard Community Service Center, Highberger said.
Edited by Erick R. Schmidt
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