Booze-
Alcoholic beverages consumed in KU dorms
By KEN PETERSON
Kansan Staff Writer
There seems to be a drinking problem in the KU residence halls.
University regulations state that the consumption of alcoholic beverages, including 3.2 beer, is not allowed on any University property. This, of course, includes residence halls.
Yet some students drink in their rooms, either oblivious to the regulation or simply ignoring it.
One student estimated that if there were 30 rooms on each floor, 20 would have some sort of alcoholic beverage in them. A coed made a more moderate estimate of women's halls, saying four out of 30 rooms would have alcoholic beverages.
Tons of booze
Another coed commented that "tons of booze" prevail in the halls.
One dedicated enthusiast said the liquor or beer was put in one room for the entire floor. All the persons would gather in that room for a card and drinking party, the student said.
Several persons offered their own experiences with liquor in the halls. One admitted that his counselor "frequently" drank in his room. One coed said a full liquor bottle fell on a janitor's head while he cleaned her room. One administration official said a coed once received a can of beer in a Coke machine in one of the halls.
A cocktail hour before dinner made the food tastier, said one coed.
All students interviewed admitted that there was drinking in the halls, some saying it was
widespread in their halls while others knew of very little.
Alderson aware of problem
"It is realistic to assume a certain number of students do drink in the halls," Donald Alderson, dean of men, said.
Alderson added that the administration does not search for such law breakers, but rather waits until a discovery is made, usually by a staff member or counselor.
If a person is discovered having alcoholic beverages in his room, the person is first warned and the matter is discussed by the administration and the violator. Alderson said.
If a person is caught after the initial warning, he is brought before the Hall Judicial Board for discipline. Alderson said.
Punishment for violators
The punishment for a second offense can range from another warning, to hall probation, to eviction from the hall, depending upon the student's attitude, he said.
Fred McElhenie, associate dean of men, said, "If we thought such a problem existed, we would look into the matter."
Donna Shavlik, associate dean of women, concurred with Alderson's statement that the University does not search for alcoholic beverages in the halls.
William Balfour, dean of student affairs, admitted that drinking does occur in the halls. Students drank in their rooms even during prohibition, he said.
Approaching the drinking in a different manner, Balfour said, "I'm more concerned with the effects of alcohol on the student. He is hurting himself, and if he disturbs others on his floor, he is also hurting them. This problem is my main concern."
Prof talks of man's absurdity
Donald Frame, professor of French at Columbia University, spoke on the "Absurdity and Dignity of Man" last night in a lecture which began the Central Renaissance Conference at KU.
Union.
Frame, a scholar and interpreter of Michel de Montaigne, French renaissance author, spoke before an audience of more than 100 in the Forum Room of the Kansas
His lecture dealt with the renaissance author's philosophy on the absurdity and dignity of man as observed in his own time and applied to contemporary society.
On the dignity of man, Frame said that Montaigne recognized man's dignity in his ability to see his faults.
"Montaigne said man must see
himself as he really is, and not to aspire for greater heights," he said.
"It is of no use walking on stilts, we are still using our legs, and on the highest throne in the world, we are still sitting on our own rumps."-Montaigne
Frame is expected speak to classes in French and Renaissance literature while at KU.
KU-Y seeking applicants
The KU-Y is seeking applicants to fill committee chairmanships for the next year, announced Betsy Menke, Webster Groves, Mo., sophomore and co-president-elect of the organization.
Any interested person should return a completed application form to the KU-Y office by April 14. Applications may be obtained in the KU-Y office.
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Although it's against University regulations, students in residence halls drink alcoholic beverages in their rooms. This lineup of bottles is one of many such exhibits one sees in the halls.
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