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What's the weather, Jay?
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013
Thursday
Partly cloudy. east Southeast winds at 10 to 15 mph
Wunderground.com
HI: 57
L0: 39
Aaaaaaaaand it's spring.
HI: 61
L0: 45
Overcast, east Northeast winds at 5 to 10 mph
HI: 63
L0: 45
Friday
Overcast, east Southeast at 5 to 10 mph
Saturday
Clouds, but no cold. Boosh.
Take that, Punxsutawney Phil.
Wednesday, March 27
WHAT: Sandra Fluke: "Making Our Voices Heard"
WHERE: Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium
WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
ABOUT: Women's rights activist Sandra Fluke will discuss her experience testifying to a 2012 house panel on providing access to contraception.
MIH: KU School of Music Visiting Artist Series: Borromeo String Quartet
WHEN: Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall
WHEN: 7.30 to 9 p.m.
ABOUT: Enjoy the sweet sounds of string at this free concert featuring the Borromeo String Quartet.
Thursday, March 28
WHAT: Tea at Three
WHERE: Kansas Union, Level 4 lobby
WHEN: 3 to 4 p.m.
ABOUT: Grab your free tea and sweet
treats at this weekly SUA event.
WHAT: Voggie Lunch
WHERE: Ecumenical Campus Ministries
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.
ABOUT: Snag a free vegetarian meal at the ECM's weekly veggie lunch. The event is open to everyone but donations are encouraged.
CAMPUS
**WHAT:** Final Friday
**WHERE:** Downtown Lawrence
**WHEN:** 5 to 9 p.m.
**ABOUT:** This month's Final Friday events include the Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Art Auction Exhibition, featuring over 150 works of art.
Friday, March 29
WHAT. Summer and Fall continuing student enrollment begins
WHERE: 121 Strong Hall
WHEN: All day
ABOUT: This is the first day to sign up for Fall and Summer semester classes.
Saturday, March 30
**WHAT:** Textile Textures
**WHERE:** Spencer Museum of Art
**WHEN:** 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
**ABOUT:** Take a tour of the Spencer with artist Jessica Lea Johnson and explore the weavings, quilts and costumes found in the museum. Then weave your own work of art.
University's gun policy may change by 2017
WHAT: East Lawrence Yard Sale
WHERE: New York Elementary School,
936 New York St.
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ABOUT: Find a hidden gem at this sale
featuring donated items as well as
art and jewelry by local artists. Sales
benefit the East Lawrence Neighbo-
hood Association.
MATTHEW JOHNSON
mjohnson@kansan.com
The Kansas House passed legislation on March 14 that may force the University to allow firearms on campus by 2017.
security measures to ensure that no weapons are permitted to be carried into such building." The bill passed with an 84-38 vote in the House and it was referred to the Senate Committee
The Personal and Family Protection Act legalizes "the carrying of a concealed gunhand...in any state or municipal building unless such building has adequate
bill passes in the Senate, political science professor Michael Lynch thinks it will change the University's gun policy, regardless of what those at the University might want.
"I think there will be a time when, if this bill passes in its current form, employees will be able to carry on campus," he said.
Lynch also explains why, bar
"I think there will be a time when, if this bill passes in its current form, employees will be able to carry on campus."
The personal and ramy protection Act was passed on March 14 that would allow for the University allow for conceal and carry on campus. The legislation would take effect in 2017.
MICHAEL LYNCH political science professor
TRAVIS YOUNG/KANSAN
on Federal and State Affairs on March 15.
If no changes are made and the
Although the University can exempt itself from the requirements of the bill for four years by providing reasons for abstention, it is unclear whether or not lawmakers will allow any additional time or if the bill will be amended by the Senate.
ring any new developments between now and the deadline, the University won't be able to comply with the security requirements that could keep guns off campus.
"The way the law is written,
it would make it so expensive to set up metal detectors and security measures at all buildings that people would effectively be allowed to carry weapons on campus" he said.
Don Haider-Markel, political science professor and department chair, pointed to the problems of insufficient firearm training and expertise.
"I am 100 percent in favor of gun ownership," he said. "But even law enforcement officials make mistakes in tense situations. You can imagine that someone without that kind of training will make even more mistakes. If state lawmakers would like to provide staff and faculty with firearm training, I would be happy to have conceal and carry on campus; of course I'd prefer to rely on the expertise of law enforcement rather than encourage an armed fortress."
The Personal and Family Protection Act passed on the same day as the Second Amendment Protection Act, a bill designed to prevent federal laws from affecting Kansas-made firearms, firearm accessories andammuni-
tion. The bill states, "It is unlawful for any official, agent or employee of the government of the United States, or employee of a corporation providing services to the government of the United States" to enforce federal laws on guns manufactured or registered in Kansas.
CAMPUS
- Edited by Brian Sisk
Hope Day Tour makes stop at KU
Shane Lopez, University of Kansas School of Business professor and a Gallup Senior Scientist, will bring Hope Day to the University to present his research on the science of hope.
Hope Day will take place March 27 in the Kansas Room of the Union with events beginning at 2:30 p.m. for faculty, staff and administrators. Student leaders can participate in a development session with Lopez at 4 p.m.
Lopez's research studies the links between hope and academic and professional success. As chief architect of the Gallup Student Poll, he studies hope and engagement of U.S. public school students to determine a measure of achievement.
The Hope Day Tour includes events at the University, Kansas State University, the University of Missouri and other institutions. Lopez will also host Making Hope Happen in Our City at the Lawrence Arts Center on March 28 at 7 p.m.
STUDENT SENATE
Hannah Swank
University hosts Pizza and Politics
Pizza and Politics is an ongoing series sponsored by the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. This month's event will be different than usual. The casual meet-and-greet setting will give students an opportunity to get to know their candidates outside of a formal setting.
Students can meet the 2013 Student Senate presidential and vice president candidates while enjoying a free slice of pizza.
Marcus Paola, is
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running as Ad Astra's 2013 presidential candidate. Emma Halling, a junior from Ekhart Ind.
Marcus Tetwiler, a junior from
is running as Ad Astra's 2013 vice presidential candidate.
Tetwiler
Brandon Woodard, a senior from Topeka, is running as KUnited's 2013 presidential candidate. Blaine Bengston, a junior from Salina, is running as KUnited's 2013 vice
both parties
presidential candidate.
Tetwiler said there aren't many opportunities for students to see
both parties right in front of them. He said students will get a chance to see what the candidates are like in an informal setting.
and leadership can show through in a candid environment.
Woodard
"It's getting to know what the candidates value, who they are and what they stand for," tewiler said.
Woodard said students have seen both coalitions out chalking
The event will take place in the Centennial room of the Kansas Union today at noon. Anyone is welcome and entrance is free.
"This is the best avenue for students to learn and make an informed decision," Woodard said.
and tabling, but they haven't had an opportunity to hear from both sides in a neutral environment. He said it's an easy way to get to know the candidates.
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