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April 16,2004
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In its 100th year as the student newspaper of the University of Kansas
Vol.114 Issue No.132
KUNITED WINS BIG
Steve Munch, Bellevue, Neb., sophomore, was embraced by Arthur Jones, Dallas sophomore, after hearing he had been elected as student body president yesterday evening at KUnited's post-election party at Johnny's Tavern, 401 N. Second St. Jones was elected as one of five off-campus senators.
KUNITED
Group wins presidency majority of Senate seats
By Andy Marso and Neeley J. Spellmeier editor@kansan.com Kansan staff writers
"Steve Munch and Jeff Dunlap have taken..."
taken...
That was all of the KJHK broadcast that could be heard before members of KUnited drowned it out with a wave of cheers.
trowned roadside Champagne sprayed over embracing candidates as Steve Munch, Bellevue, Neb., sophomore and Jeff Dunlap, Leawood junior, were engulfed by a crowd of supporters gathered at Johnny's Tavern, 401 N. Second St.
Many thought that the winners of the Senate seats would be announced before the president and vice president.
the president and that "I wasn't expecting that announcement right then," Munch said. "It's an incredible relief. It's good to know that Jeff and I made it, but we've got to see where the rest of the coalition stands because it's as much about those guys as us."
A few moments later his mind was set at ease as Dunlap got a list of the winning Senate candidates, and the crowd hushed as he read them off.
SEE KUNITED ON PAGE 7A
ELECTION RESULTS
President/Vice president
KlUnited Steve Munch/
President/Vice president
KUnited Steve Munch/ Jeff Dunlap 2297 61%
Delta Blake Swenson/ 1432 38%
Force Kevin McKenzie
Write-In Candidates 43 1%
Referendum A:
Supported 2621 79%
Didn't support 686 21%
Referendum C:
Didn'tsupport 1721 51%
Supported 1631 49%
Referendum D:
Supported 2833 81%
Didn't'support 653 19%
Complete election results on page 7A
DELTA FORCE
Strong campaign ends with disappointment
By Dave Nobles
dnobles@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Tears were shed, heads were hung, but laughter and smiles still prevailed at the Delta Force post-election party at 920 Avalon Road.
Expectations were high coming into the night, with Delta Force candidates celebrating what they thought was an unprecedented campaign effort for their coalition.
But shoulders sagged and blue cups in the hands of Delta Force members
dipped when the results came in and the KUnited candidate, Steve Munch, was announced as the winner in the race for the presidency.
"We're disappointed, of course, but it's all right," said B!ake Swenson, Topeka senior and Delta Force presidential candidate. "We worked our asses off, and I'm proud of the group."
In fact, Delta Force candidates seemed more upset about the lack of coverage by KJHK, which went from brief election announcements to sports talk.
SEE DELTA FORCE ON PAGE 7A
Padgett plans transfer
By Ryan Greene
rgreene@kansan.com
Kansas sportwriter
In the most surprising of the off-season departures from the Kansas men's basketball program, freshman forward David Padgett announced yesterday his intention to transfer following the spring semester.
ter. Padgett is the third player, joining freshman Omar Wilkes and sophomore Moulaye Niang, to transfer from the program since the season's end. Padgett's departure also means the Jayhawks have three open scholarships as they begin preparations for next season.
preparations for future.
"I think I'll have more opportunities to be a face-up player and play the four-position at another school," Padgett said. "I want to wish my ex-teammates and the great KU fans all the best, and I hope they have a great season next year."
hope they have come the fayhawks will now return two big men from last year's team that advanced
Padgett
to the Elite Eight: junior Wayne Simien and sophomore Christian Moody. Padgett's empty spot in next year's starting lineup will need to be filled by either Moody or one of coach Bill Self's two new big men, recruits Darnell Jackson and Sasha Kaun.
Reports already exist on where Padgett will be attending school come September. The most talked-about school is North Carolina. Roy Williams recruited Padgett to Kansas before departing for Chapel Hill, and North Carolina was one of the last schools Padgett turned down before coming to Kansas.
"Obviously we're all disappointed with David's decision," Self said. "Even though we don't agree with it, we're certainly respectful of it. We do wish him well with his future opportunities."
"I think I'll have more opportunities to be a faceup player and play the four-position at another school."
David Padgett Freshman forward
Padgett played in 31 of Kansas' 33 games this season, including 19 starts. He averaged 6.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Padgett's most memorable moment was his game-winning jumper with two seconds left to defeat Missouri in the final game at the Hearnes Center on March 7.
The three other schools that are believed to be on Padgett's radar are Arizona, Stanford and Nevada. Arizona was a major player in Padgett's original recruitment process, and Nevada is in Padgett's hometown of Reno.
Edited by Guillaume Doane
By Ron Knox
rknox@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Clinton will speak at Dole Institute
Clinton will speak as part of the Dole Lecture series May 18, said a KU source who declined to be named.
Former President Bill Clinton is coming to the Lied Center, and Bob Dole and his Institute will bring him here.
According to the source, the series has never had a big-budget guest like Clinton, whose bill for speaking at corporate events or fundraisers can reach more than $150,000. Clinton's speaking fee has not been announced yet, but it will be less expensive than his normal rate.
"What's so great about having Senator Dole invite guests," the source said, is that often it's a lot cheaper than it normally would be."
many would be the KU Public Safety Office, along with
Clinton
the Lawrence Police Department and possibly the Kansas Highway Patrol, will work with the Secret Service to ensure proper security during Clinton's visit, said Chief Ralph Oliver of the Safety Office.
The amount of security necessary could vary. Oliver said.
"It will depend on how long he will stay, and where he is going to go in Lawrence." Oliver said.
Clinton's visit will require heightened security, but it will not require the kind of security that was necessary at the institute's dedication last summer, Oliver said.
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Old Dominion bound
Women's basketball forward Tamara Ransburg is transferring away from KU. PA0E18
Mr. Black Love Members of Kansas' Black Student Union will crown a Mr. Black Love tonight, capping off this week's Black Love Week. PAGE3A
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Briefs ... 2A
Opinion ... 4A
Sports ... 1B
Crossword ... 5B
Classifieds ... 6B & 7B