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Monday, March 4, 1996
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Election spurs Young Democrats
KU chapter wants voters to know that Right may be wrong
By John Collar
Kansan staff writer
President Clinton may have the luxury of watching the Republicans fight among themselves in the presidential primaries, but KU's Democratic contingent is beginning to gear up for the fall elections.
The University of Kansas' Young Democrats will sponsor issues forums several times before the election, said Ted Miller, Bonner Springs senior and president of Young Democrats.
Miller said the forums would enable the Democrats to unite behind Clinton and explain the differences between the parties.
"One side is right-wing, and the other side is right," he said.
The first forum will be held in late March, he said.
The group has registered about 300 voters at the University and about 1,000 at 22 chapters across the state, Miller said.
Burdett Loomis, professor of political science, said the Democrats' best strategy at this point in the election was not complicated. They do not have to do anything at all.
"They should allow the Republi-cans to keep bashing each other as long as possible." Loomis said.
But the Democrats do face a long-term challenge.
On the national political stage during the last few years, the Republicans have presented more ideas that have resonated with voters, Loomis said. The Democrats need to present their vision of where the country is headed to continue to be successful.
"The Democats' problem overall right now is to provide some sense of when and how government should be used to address problems," Loomis said.
Welfare reform is one of the major issues that the Democrats could gain an advantage on, but the main issue is how to create more good paying jobs, Loomis said.
He said Clinton offered a voice for
moderation as opposed to Pat Buchanan, the political commentator and Republican candidate who is attacking the Republicans' position on foreign trade and jobs.
Dennis Langley, Hutchinson attorney and chairman of the state Democratic Party, said he thought the Democratic Party would be successful this fall because the tax cuts advocated by the Republicans in Congress would provide relief only for the wealthy.
Langley said Republicans' proposed $240 million tax cut would go mostly to those who earned more than $750,000.
"They've decimated middle-class and poor America," Langley said. "The Democrats are outraged, and they're not going to take it."
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority focuses on women's issues
Events include guest speakers workshops and scholarship ball
By Scott MacWilliams Kansan staff writer
The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority organized events that focus on women's health, workplace issues and community service this week.
An informational seminar on women and health issues will feature two health professionals at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the main lobby of Templin Hall.
Ola Whyte, a registered nurse, and her daughter Alison Whyte, health administrator, both former Alpha Kappa alpha members from Kansas City, Kan., will lead the seminar. Erinn Reed, Saginaw, Mich., junior and Bisola Ojikutu, Lincoln, Neb., sophomore and the sorority's corresponding secretary arranged the women's health seminar.
"Ola Whyte will talk about how women can work to avoid ovarian cancer, breast cancer and other health issues specific to women." Ojikutu said. "Alison will talk about some of the administrative policies and processes involved in health care for women."
women in business is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, in the southwest lobby of the Burge Union.
Women in the Workplace, a workshop for
The workshop will feature four African-American women in politics and business from Kansas and Missouri. Judy Jordan, Grandview, Mo., sophomore and parliamentarian for the sorority, said State Rep. Barbara Ballard, D-Lawrence, would be one of the speakers.
Jordan said the event was open to the public and would last about an hour.
The sorority will finish the week with the Mr. Ivy Scholarship Ball. African-American male contestants will compete for a cash prize at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Kansas Room in the Kansas Union. The contestants will be judged on their creative expressions in a modeling competition, and they must be involved in campus and community activities. A reception will follow the contest. Tickets are $5 and are available through Student Union Activities or members of the sorority.
"The competition is open to all African-American males on the KU campus. They don't have to be in a greek house," Ojikutu said.
Today's event is Sweets from the Sweet, and 10 sorority members will hand out candy kisses and AIDS awareness information around campus. Ojikutu said the activity also would build recognition for the sorority.
ON CAMPUS
KU Study Abroad in French-speaking countries will sponsor an informational meeting at 3:30 p.m. today at 4033 Wescott Hall.
KU Women's Rugby will practice at 5 p.m. today at Broken Arrow Park. For more information, call Stacey Stringfellow at 749-3380.
KU Karate Club will practice at 5:30 p.m. today at 215 Robinson Center. For more information, call Jon Sides at 832-1771.
International Students Association will meet at 6 p.m.today at the International Room in the Kansas Union.
KU Meditation Club will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Daisy Hill Room in the Burge Union. For more information, call Ravi Hirekatr at 832-879.
- Feminist Collective Force will meet at 7 tonight at the International Room in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Regan Conran at 838-9084.
KU Yoga Club will sponsor yoga class at 7 tonight at the Daisy Hall Room in the Burge Union. For more information, call Adam Miller at 832-0399 or Paula Duke at 542-1930.
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ON THE RECORD
A KU student's personal checks were stolen between 5 p.m. Feb. 15 and 7 a.m. Feb. 20 from the 1400 block of Apple Lane. Unauthorized checks totaling $198.99 have been cashed, Lawrence police reported.
The passenger window of a KU student's car was damaged between 10 p.m. Friday and 12:50 a.m. Saturday. The damage was valued at $200, Lawrence police reported.
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A KU employee's full-length wool coat was stolen and car
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window was shattered in the 3500 block of West Sixth Street between 5:45 p.m. and 7:25 p.m. Saturday. The coat was valued at $150, and the window was valued at $300, Lawrence police reported.
A KU student was robbed while delivering pizzas about 2:30 a.m. Friday in the 900 block of Jana Drive. Lawrence police reported that two men jumped out of the bushes and grabbed the pizzas and $106. The student was not hurt. Police have no suspects.
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