Hawks can Corn, snatch Big 8 lead
By MIKE WALKER UDK Sports Editor
If anyone is interested, there is a sale going on in Allen Field House. The merchandise—corn, of course.
Before a crowd of 16,000 last night, Ted Owens and his Jayhawks reaped a big harvest. They shucked Nebraska 84-58 and took over the lead in the Big Eight. Kansas, number seven in the nation, now stands 5-1 in conference play and 14-3 in over-all play.
WHITE FOULED Lantz who made one free shot. Empky fouled White. White then missed the shot but the Huskers were caught traveling. Vanoy fouled Empkey who made one shot count.
KU started a press that was trouble to Nebraska all night. Bruce Sloan put up a free-throw to close the gap to 9-8. But Lantz put one through the hoops to make it 11-8. Jo Jo White walked with the ball and the Huskers got it back. A steal by Bruce Sloan set up a lay-up by Franz that enabled KU to take the lead 11-10 with 14:00 left. KU made it 15-10 with a lay-up by White. Vernon Vanoy put in his first two points of the game to stretch the lead.
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Ron Franz fouled Frank Empkey who widened the gap with one free throw. His second missed and Nate Branch tipped the ball in to make it Nebraska 5, KU—1. Nebraska then went on a dunking spree and canned two in a row. Franz was fouled by Branch and put in two free ones, then with 16:01 left in the first half, he popped in a 15-foot jumper to make it 9-7.
THE OPENING tip-off was taken by Tom Baach of Nebraska. He passed the ball to Stuart Lantz who promptly laid the ball up for two points. Lantz then fouled Jo Jo White who made the free throw for Kansas' first score.
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Hall residency down to 'dangerous' level
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University residence halls have 3 per cent fewer residents this semester than last, J. J. Wilson, KU housing director, reports.
The halls are now filled to about 90 per cent occupancy, with the majority of students living in upper-class dorms.
Templin Hall stands at 75 per cent capacity, while Ellsworth has 70 per cent.
BILL ROBINSON. Great Bend senior and Ellsworth coresident director, said his dorm has lost 176 residents, bringing it to a 450 total. Ellsworth's capacity is 670.
Officials reported a small loss of Centennial College freshmen living in Ellsworth and Oliver Halls.
Privately owned Naismith Hall still stands at about 50 per cent occupancy, netting only two losses, according to William Spotts, resident director.
THE BOARD OF Regents must guarantee agencies that float bonds on the halls a 90 per cent occupancy. This is needed to insure sufficient funds to meet the bond payments.
The Regents have the right to ask students at state schools to live in the halls, although this has not been necessary recently, to keep them at 90 per cent occupancy.
Wilson said registration of new students is still continuing this week in the dorms.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS Wednesday, February 8, 196
THE LEGISLATORS WERE asked to consider two additional items concerning the KU campus not fully covered in the governor's proposed budget.
Wescoe tells solons KU is underfinanced
KU HAS STOOD just in the reach of excellence. "Just a few facilities will make all the difference." he said. Another $1.5 million is what it would take, he added.
By ROBERT STEVENS
Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe reminded Kansas legislators yesterday that "this University is now—as it always has been—underfinanced" in a special meeting of the Ways and Means Committees in the Forum Room of the Kansas Union.
Dr. Wescoe stated that there is not another state university of this size which has made the same kind of accomplishments through the same limited state funds.
This is the largest fund raising drive any state school has undertaken, and Chancellor Wescoe reported although the work is hard, the results have been very gratifying.
Chancelor Wescoe and the academic deans hosted the meeting of members of both legislative houses for the late afternoon session.
The heavy financial support by KU alumni and friends has kept the University within the reach of excellence, he said. The Program for Progress, which has set an $18.6 million goal, is the latest effort in keeping with this tradition.
- The KU computer center is in need of state funds for the first time since its conception
in 1858, Chancellor Wescoe requested $150,000 to help support its $750,000 budget.
- The Geological Survey, which has been set up by the legislature under KU's guidance, was the second item. Its budget has not been increased for eight years. The Chancellor pointed out a new rigging machine will be necessary if the survey is to continue to work in western Kansas.
Chancellor Wescoe pointed out that KU tops every other Kansas university of college in productivity. Since 1966 the total number of graduates at state institutions has increased 1,857, with 44 per cent of this increase at KU.
To keep up with the nation, Wescoe said that a one to 12 ratio has been set for faculty to students. Today KU's ratio is one to 16. Five years ago it was only one to 14.5. More money will be needed to keep the ratio at this year's level.
Provost George Wolf of the KU Medical Center presented the needs of the Center. He said that at present patients are being turned down for lack of proper funds to handle the increase.
THE STATE FUNDS ACCOUNT for only about a third of Med Center operational funds. Another third comes from grants and the final third from patients.
In the past the state legislators have been kind to KU, usually putting some of the slashed funds back in KU's budget. This year the same hope is present, Chancellor Wescoe said.
Jayhawk Investments, Inc. a group of private investors, told the Daily Kansan today that they are selecting new designs for a dormitory complex to be constructed at 15th street and Engel Road.
The group, which rejected bids for the project last fall because of costs have reportedly "trimmed" the project which was to consist of four residence halls, a parking building, swimming pool.
AMPHITHEATER PLANS ARE PROPOSED
This artist's sketch for KU's proposed outdoor theater was developed by Alton Thomas, KU landscape architect. The tentative site for the construction is in the Potter Lake area. This sketch shows the theater on the west slopes of the lake, plus shelter houses and new walkways around the lake area. Officials have stressed that these p'ans are not "final or definite, but rather a possibility." $300,000 has been included in the Council for Progress fund drive goal.
Council calls for end to English Pro Exam
The All Student Council (ASC) last night passed a resolution calling for the abolition of the English Proficiency Exam requirement for students completing the required undergraduate English courses with grades of C or better.
Passing the exam is now a prerequisite for graduation in the College and the Schools of Education, Fine Arts and Journalism.
The resolution, introduced by Frank Joyce, Shawnee Mission sophomore (KUPA—Men's Small), passed by a voice vote.
THE RESOLUTION SAID, in part, "While the ASC recognizes the need for student ability in expression of ideas in writing,
the ASC believes that satisfactory completion of the required undergraduate English courses should be sufficient proof of this skill."
At the beginning of the ASC meeting, Dr. Raymond Schwegler, director of Watkins Hospital, explained to the Council the use of the $17 health fee charged to all students.
Schwegler outlined the operating expenses of the hospital and said the fee covers emergency student care and allows reduction in the prices of drugs at Watkins.
WEATHER
The U.S. Weather Bureau predicts fair skies tonight and tomorrow, with warmer temperatures tomorrow.
An independent film producer and his award-winning film have been added to the schedule of events for KU's Festival of the Arts March 19 through March 25.
Producer to Arts Festival
Lionel Rogosin will speak at 8 p.m. March 20 in Hoch Auditorium, and his film, "Good Times, Wonderful Times," which was highly praised at the Venice Film Festival in 1965, will be shown at that time.
Student Union Activities (SU-A) has sold 2,600 half-price coupons for the Festival.
According to Dick Warner, Lawrence senior and Festival chairman, 1,000 coupons are still available in the SUA office in the Kansas Union.
He indicated that the students who wish to see the Basie and Odetta concert may have to have a coupon.