in other words "A new era has dawned in the Presbyterian Church." The Rev. Stephen Van Kuiken, whose church court's conviction for marrying same-sex couples was reversed yesterday when a higher court ruled that he did not violate church law
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tuesday,may4,2004
CAMPUS
Wieners for Seniors begins Alumni Association programs
The University of Kansas Alumni Association begins its programs for the class of 2004 by offering free hot dogs on Wescoe Beach to outgoing seniors.
Along with today's Wiensers for Seniors there will be a Grad Grill on May 12, RSVP required, and a "Commencement Lunch" on Sunday, May 23 at Chancellor Robert Hemenway's home, 1532 Lilac Lane. RSVP at the Alumni Center for tickets.
The Alumni Association will also be offering a six-month free membership, and an e-mail forwarding service to seniors with expired University e-mail accounts. Information will be available at all the above events.
"The Grad Grill is probably one of the most important events because of the free food and door prizes," Jennifer Alderdice, director of Student Programs at the Kansas Alumni Association, said.
Patrick Cady
LOCAL
Absences in House postpone marriage amendment debate
TOPEKA—House leaders postponed debate on a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage yesterday because two supporters were out of state.
The proposed addition to the Kansas Constitution cleared the Senate on Saturday with the minimum two-thirds approval necessary for submitting a constitutional amendment to voters. Passage was uncertain in the House, where the debate and vote were rescheduled for today.
Eighty-four favorable votes in the 125-member House would put the measure on the November ballot. A slightly different version of the amendment won House passage in March on an 88-36 vote.
The Associated Press
ON CAMPUS — KUCALENDAR.COM
Ecumenical Christian Ministries is sponsoring a Faith Forum: A Liberating Take on Christianity from 9 to 10 p.m. at the ECM,1204 Oread Ave. There will be dialogue, questions, conversation on a variety of personal, social and environmental issues. Contact Thad Holcombe at 843-4933. Ecumenical Christian Ministries is sponsoring Feminists United at 9 p.m. Thursday at the ECM,1204 Oread Ave. This is open to all men and women for discussion of issues on gender and concerns of feminism. Contact Sarah Shav at 843-4933.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries is having a Veggie Lunch from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Thursday at the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. Come for good food and conversation. Optional donation for meal. Contact Laura Adams at 843-4933.
University Christian Fellowship is sponsoring a Bible Study at 7 p.m. in the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. Contact Rick Clock at 841-3148 or www.ucf4u.org.
The KU Ballroom Dance Club is sponsoring dance practice from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Hashinger Dance room. Ballroom, salsa, and swing practice for beginners or to those looking to learn new moves. Contact kubdc@ku.edu.
Kubo@kubo.edu
The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring their Brown Bag Classic featuring the KU Electronic Ensemble from 12:30 to 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Hawk's Nest in the Kansas Union. Make your lunch a classic. Bring your lunch because drinks are on the Kansas Union. Free. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring a Book Arts Exhibition that begins tomorrow and ends Friday on the third floor of the Art and Design Building. Free. Contact the A&D Office at 864-4401.
The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring the Concert Choir and University Singers at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Plymouth Congregational Church, 925
Vermont. Free. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring New Dance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Elizabeth Sherbon Dance Theatre, 240 Robinson Center. Admission is $1 at the door. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring a Faculty Recital Series featuring David Fedele, flute and Robert Koenig, piano at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Swarthout Recital Hall. Free. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring a Music Colloquium featuring a presentation by seniors Natalie Nguyen and Jeff Ostrowski at 3:30 p.m. Friday in 123 Murphy Hall, Free. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
ON THE RECORD
An 20-year-old KU student reported a burglary, theft and criminal damage at 3:18 a.m. Sunday in the 1300 block of Kentucky Street. A window was damaged and a coffee pot, food, a trophy and money were stolen. The damage was valued at $510.
A 19-year-old KU student reported criminal damage at 5:37 p.m. Saturday at Naismith Hall. A 2003 Acura's trunk area was damaged. The damage was estimated at $800.
A 21-year-old KU student reported criminal damage at 11:28 a.m. Saturday in the 4500 block of Wimbledon Drive. The window of an automobile, estimated at $150, was damaged.
A 25-year-old KU student reported criminal damage, theft, and burglary at 10:55 p.m. Sunday in the 1300 block of West 24th Street. A backpack and its contents were stolen and the locks were damaged. The damage was estimated at $1,500.
$1,500
A KU employee reported criminal threat and criminal damage at 3:18 a.m.
Sunday in the 400 block of North Street.
Two tires, estimated at $140, were damaged.
100TH ANNIVERSARY
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MAY 4
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and kicked an unmarked police car
Steven Shwarts, a freshman at the time from Barrington, R.I., was convicted by Douglas County District Court for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Police had arrested the counter-demonstrator in March during a demonstration against the signing of the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, after Shwarts harassed Palestinian students
Twenty-five years ago
Fifty years ago
Alvin S. McCoy, a reporter for The Kansas City Star and former graduate of the University, won the Pulitzer Prize for articles he wrote that led to the resignation of former Republican National Chairman C. Wesley Roberts
Look here every day for information about KUJH-TV News, the student television station of University of Kansas.
Tune into KUJH for weekday newscasts and other programming on Sunflower Cable channel 32 at 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
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W. T. Van Orman piloted his balloon, the Goodyear III, 600 miles away from where he started in St. Joseph, Miss., and ended up in Refrom, Ala., winning the National Elimination Balloon Race Winner. His closest competitor, H.E. Honeywell., was short of winning by 40 miles.
Seventy-five years ago
On KJHK, 90.7 FM, listen to the news at 7 a.m.,8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Then again at 6 p.m.
Rebekah Zemansky, Lawrence freshman, practiced swing dancing with Greg Isaac, Besançon, France, senior, yesterday afternoon in front of Wescoe Hall. Zemansky and Isaac are part of the KU Swing Society that meets every Tuesday night in the ECM building. The cost is $1.
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