in other words
"An order to soften up a detainee would not be a legal order, would it?"
—U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) of the Senate Armed Services Committee questioning the terms for human treatment of prisoners in the Geneva Conventions regarding the abuse of Iraqi prisoners
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news in brief
wednesday,may 12,2004
CAMPUS
Activities designed to ease stress before finals begin
Residence hall members who are starting to feel the stress of finals need to look no further than their halls for some relief.
no further than the halftime
Starting tonight, the Association of
University Residence Halls will sponsor
programming designed to help take
some of the anxiety out of finals time.
Takin' a Break with AURH kicks off tonight
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Oliver Hall, where
residents can come to receive free ice
cream and a 10-minute massage from
five massage therapists from Rejuvenae
Salon and Day Spa, 2108 W 27th St.
"I know I'm really stressed out right now with all of my finals, and a 10-minute massage would be really nice," said Meg Waters, Ruston, La., freshman and Oliver Hall chairwoman. "I think a lot of our students will benefit from it."
The activities are scheduled to continue from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. tomorrow night at GASP-Corb Hall with a karaoke party. AURH will also have a booth at Hawk Night's boardwalk at the Burge Union at 9 p.m. in the Burge Board parking lot.
— Azita Tafreshi
LAWRENCE
Smoking ban plans solidify public awareness considered
The city commission finalized plans to establish a smoking ban last night and planned to disseminate detailed information about the ban to the public.
A week after the commission approves any ordinance, it must revote on the issue.
on the issue.
Enforcing the ordinance on July 1 will help to inform voters if the issue goes to the polls in August or November, Mayor Mike Rundle said, because if a ban hurts businesses voters will know before voting.
Laura Pate
The Legends at KU now on city's Public Transit bus route
The "T" will begin providing service to the Lawrence-Douglas County Jail, 3601 E.25th St., and will add a direct route from West Lawrence, including The Legends at KU, 4100 W.24th St., to campus. The "T" will begin running at 6 a.m. on Saturdays instead of 7 a.m.
The changes will take effect on August 1, Mayor Mike Rundle said. They will cost the city an extra $8,000 for 2004 and $21,000 for 2005.
The city approved route and hour changes for the Public Transit bus system, which saw a 24 percent increase in ridership from April 2003 to April 2004.
Review with a view
— Laura Pate
Beth Brandsted and Jessica Frankhauser, Topeka freshmen, took advantage of the warm weather yesterday afternoon. The two studied outside at Potter Lake near Memorial Stadium.
ON CAMPUS
The KU Ballroom Dance Club is sponsoring dance practice from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in the Hashinger Dance room. Ballroom, salsa, and swing practice will be available for beginners or to those looking to learn new moves. Contact kubdc@ku.edu
Church, 1631 Crescent Road. Free.
Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring the University Singers at 7:30 tonight at St. Lawrence Catholic
Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring Master Singers featuring Geoff Ward, conductor, at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 New Hampshire St. Free. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
The Kansas Alumni Association and Center for Campus Life are sponsoring Grad Grill from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 tonight at the Adams Alumni
Center. This is a celebration for the Class of 2004. The Alumni Association provides free dinner, soft drinks and door prizes to all graduates while providing information about alumni programs and services. A number of campus offices such as UCES, Endowment Association, Athletics and the Bookstore will have information tables and promotional items. Contact the University Career Center at 864-3624.
ON THE RECORD
A 22-year-old KU student reported criminal damage at 12:23 p.m. Sunday in the 1600 block of Tennessee Street. A side view mirror of a Buick was damaged. The damage was estimated at $300.
A 22-year-old KU student reported criminal damage at 12:23 p.m. Sunday in the 1600 block of Tennessee Street. A side view mirror of a Honda Civic was damaged. The damage was estimated at $300.
100TH ANNIVERSARY
FROM THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ARCHIVES
The honor sentiment committee of faculty members met with a student honor committee to discuss reports of faculty methods which fostered cheating.
The general subject of cheating was discussed with the faculty committee expected to report its findings to the University Senate at its next meeting.
Fifty years ago
enworth, Fort Riley and local Reserve and National Guard units. Battle plans called for the firing of over 2,000 rounds of blank ammunition.
Forty years ago
The University's three ROTC groups were planning a mock battle with blank ammunition to highlight the celebration of National Armed Forces Week. The battle was to occur in the woods around Potter Lake and spectators were encouraged to watch from Memorial drive near the Champanile. Weapons for the mock battle were to be borrowed from Fort Leav-
Question of the Day KU info exists to answer all your questions about KU and life as a student. Check out KU Info's Web site at uinfo.fibu.kdu.edu; call it 884-3506 or visit it online at Anson Library.
Stephenson Hall's College Bowl team was defeated in the Big 8 Conference College Bowl contest in Norman, Okla. Stephenson was the defending Big 8 champion and had won the first three KU College Bowls.
is there a place where I can get money for recycling?
You can sell corrugated cardboard to The Lawrence Paper Company: 2801 Lakeview Road:
(726) 865-4543.
78598749434
There are also a couple places that will buy back
metals.
Kaw Metals: 1787 E. 1450 Road and Lonnie's
Recycling: 501 Maple.
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Et Cetera
The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. The first copy is paid through the student activity fee. Additional copies of the Kansan are 25 cents. Subscriptions can be purchased at the
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The University Daily Kansan (ISSN 0746-4962) is published daily during the school year except Saturday, Sunday, fall break, spring break and exams. Weekly during the summer session excluding holidays. Periodical
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Computer problems? Help is closer than you think!
KU's Desktop Support Service repairs and provides tune-ups for broken or slow computers for student, faculty and staff personal* machines through Computer Center for the KU community.
Each computer tune-up includes:
- Virus detection and removal
- Antivirus software installation/update
- Pop-up blocker installation
- Spyware detection and removal
The Computer Repair service also is available for MAC, Unix and Linux computers. Assistance is available for warranty work, such as communicating with the manufacturer to coordinate the repair process.
- Installation of critical Microsoft security patches
Per-incident cost:
- Students - $35
- Faculty/Staff - $40
- Retirees-free
Questions? Call 864-0200 or visit www.ku.edu/~desksupp.
Walk-ins welcome. The Help Desk is located in the Computer Center, 1001 Sunnyside Avenue.
Center, 1001 St. Mon., 8a-7 p; Fri. 8a-5 p; Sat. 8 a-4 p; Sun. 4 p-7 p
www.cleanairlawrence.org
- Faculty or staff who are having problems with office computers should contact their technical administrator.
Who will you be voting for?
Voter Registration Drive on Wescoe Beach Today and Tomorrow 9-3
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