4A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
NEWS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2005
Spread your wings and fly
The Associated Press
A monarch butterfly feeds on milkweed Tuesday at Dillon Nature Center in Hutchinson. In the coming weeks, 300 to 350 million monarchs will migrate through the central states.
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don't align themselves with a coalition, such as KUnited or Delta Force, or use issues or platforms in their campaigns. Instead, their most important task is to talk to as many people as possible and get their names out, Love said.
Ramos said she planned to publicize her campaign by making fliers.
"I plan on standing outside with pens and candy, something to attract people," Ramos said.
Emi Erekosima, Rose Hill freshman who is running for a freshman seat, is planning on making buttons, stickers, posters and T-shirts that will read, "Vote Emi, Absolutely."
Erekosima said she chose her slogan because she uses the word "absolutely" so frequently in her everyday speech.
Erekosima said she worked in student government in high school. She decided to get involved in Senate after an orientation assistant gave her a list of clubs during her summer orientation. Erekosima said her background in student government was what led to her interest in taking student leadership roles at the University.
Love said one of the difficulties of being a freshmen senator was learning everything about Senate as quickly as possible.
"It's very intimidating," Love said. "You don't know anybody except the five freshmen you come in with."
always willing to help her if she had questions. Selena Self, Norman, Okla., sophomore and former freshmen CLAS senator, said becoming a senator as a freshman is a great way to become involved. She said being a senator helped her meet people and get involved in other campus organizations. Self is currently a sophomore CLAS senator and plans on staying involved with Senate throughout her four years at the University.
She said campaigning was also a learning experience.
As a freshman senator, the main goal is to learn about how Senate works and how different committees work. Self said.
But Love said somebody was
someone to be there to consider that perspective."
"You don't know what to expect or what to do," Self said.
Coble said accessibility issues with the busing system, buildings and bathroom stalls were issues an AbleHawks Senate representative could work on. Attending classes at a campus with many hills also complicates issues.
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"This is obviously not the most accessible-friendly campus because of the geography," Coble said.
Derek Zarda, Shawnee junior and member of AbleHaws, said the group would follow up where fellow disabilities advocate, Rachel Magario, Sao Paulo, Brazil, graduate student had left off last semester.
Magario met with Nick Sterner, Olathe senior and student body president, in late March. Sterner said it was hard to accomplish anything at the end of the year but that Senate outreach board members would
"Elections don't guarantee diversity, so appointed seats rectify this situation."
Stephanie Craig Edmond, Okla., senior
meet with representatives from AbleHawks for a discussion.
"We are a minority and we don't get a lot of representation," Zarda said. "I think a seat on Senate would help us get the word out."
There are 13 appointed seats on Senate, with six belonging to other multicultural organizations: International Students Association, Black Student Union, Hispanic American Leadership Organization, First Nations Student Association, Asian American Student Union and KU Queers and Allies. These senators are not elected and act as representatives for their groups.
Stephanie Craig, Edmond,
Okla., senior and Multicultural Committee chairwoman for Senate, said having appointed senators ensured diversity that might not otherwise exist.
"While Senate is diverse in some ways, in regards to what our country constitutes as diversity, it's not at all," Craig said. "Elections don't guarantee diversity, so appointed seats rectify this situation."
In order for a group to obtain an appointed seat, a student must approach a senator who will take up the issue in Senate. The senator would then introduce a bill. In this case, the Multicultural Committee would take up the issue and discuss the validity of the request. From there, the entire Senate would vote on the measure.
Craig said if she received the proposal, she would make sure to discuss the matter thoroughly in Senate and ensure the legislation gets the proper attention it deserved.
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Events such as NPHC Week contribute to the growth of the organization, said Eboney Crawford, Wichita senior and president of NPHC.
Topeka senior and member of Sigma Lambda Gamma said.
"(NPHC) has definitely grown because we have had more exposure in the KU community," she said. "The exposure definitely helped in our numbers. Events like these really put our name out there."
With 40 to 50 members, NPHC is the smallest greek organization on campus, its members hope the events scheduled for NPHC Week will gain it more recognition and attract new members.
ested in NPHC after she heard about it from a friend and read a flier about the opportunities offered by a multicultural sorority.
"I like how it would help me grow in my faith and what I learn about myself. It's a great way to get to know yourself," she said
Tiffany Harrell, Overland Park freshmen, became inter-
The diversity of NPHC remains an important part of the community. The organization incorporates a vast array of cultures and ethnicities and works with other groups. This Saturday the NPHC community, along with the Hispanic American Leadership Organization and Black Student Union, will make cards for the elderly. Clayton said this kind of activity helps build strong relationships.
well as Latino students to come together and socialize as one voice." Clayton said.
The organization has also come together with the other Greek councils to gain a better understanding of each others' traditions and culture.
"NPHC provides an opportunity for a lot of the black as
Last year the councils started a dinner exchange that Crawford wants to continue this year.
"I have huge plans with working more with the other councils as well and see what we can do as a Greek community all together." she said.
NPHC Week activities continue today with a founder's presentation beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Big 12 Room on level 5 of the Kansas Union. Juan Izaguirre will speak about the history of NPHC and examine whether members continue to live by the words of their founders.
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