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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
NEWS
JULY 13 - JULY 19, 2005
SCIENCE
Researchers unearth 11,000-year-old bones
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Recent dig reveals early human activity in the Great Plains
BY RORY FLYNN
editor@kansan.com
SPECIAL TO THE KANSAN
Remnants of early humans in the Great Plains were successfully located at a dig in northwestern Kansas by a group of researchers from the Kansas Geological Survey. at the University of Kansas, and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
The survey team, made up of survey researchers, staff from the Kansas State Historical Society and approximately 40 volunteers from the Kansas
Anthropological Association, found bones from a bison killed by humans, and that shows evidence of some of the earliest human life in the Great Plains.
The bison bones date back to the Clovis period that began 12,200 years ago. The director of the dig, Kansas Geological Survey archaeological geologist Rolfe Mandel, said, "This find marks the first recorded Clovis period human campsite."
The dig, which took place near Goodland, in Sherman County, began June 4 and concluded June 19.
Previous digs at this site unearthed artifacts such as mammoth bones and tools from about 11,000 years ago. Mandel said he thought the site could offer new evidence on the period when humans entered the Western Hemisphere. He said there was no definitive evidence of human activity in the western world earlier than the pre-Clovis period of approximately 13,500 years ago.
Mandel said he planned to return to the site next June to further his search for ancient artifacts of human activity in the Great Plains.
ENTERTAINMENT
Take a break at the Sports Cabaret
BY ASHLEY MICHAELS
amichaels@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
If you are getting tired of the same old summer activities around Lawrence, Summer Heat may be the answer to your boredom.
For a change in your summer itinerary, head to Topeka Sports Cabaret, 4216 NE Seward Ave., on July 14 for Summer Heat.
Summer Heat is hosted by Scott McIntire, a.k.a. DJ Scottie Mac, Lawrence DJ promoter, and Steve Alley, owner of the Emporia club, Deuces Are Wild, and event promoter. The event features an all-day barbecue, a donation car wash, a celebrity volleyball match and a concert to finish off the night.
Summer Heat kicks off at 3 p.m. with a donation car wash. All proceeds will go to the American Heart Association. At 5 p.m. there will be a celebrity volleyball match featuring Miss Kansas Latina 2004, Cindy Lopez; former models for the Women of KU calendar; and current and former Kansas athletes.
"Summer Heat is a unique club event that provides outside entertainment for people to enjoy the summer weather, and the activities appeal to all crowds," McIntire said.
If you get there at 3 p.m. when the event starts, you will receive an arm band, and admission is $3, Alley said. If you just come for the concert, admission is $7.
The concert, beginning at 7 p.m., features The Popper, known for his hip-hop hit "I Do." The Popper is originally from Kansas City and will be the main music event of the night.
Two Topeka natives, R&B artist Reggie B and Latin band Los Serrano Peppers, will also be performing. Three DJs — DJ Scottie Mac, DJ Youngtree, Topeka, and DJ Soap, Lawrence — will be in attendance to provide a taste of the local sounds.
Alley said the event was for a good cause, and it was a great opportunity for nightlife that you wouldn't normally find in Topeka.
-Edited by Erin M. Droste
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