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SECTION VOL.104, NO.154
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1995
(USPS 650-640)
Free wheelin' and fly fishin'
A KU student is biking across the U.S. on a mountain bike in search of the perfect fish. Page 3A.
CAMPUS
The King to meet the Bard
University Theatre launches into the future with its production of 'Twelfth Night.'
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NEWS BRIEFS
Parolee faces murder charge
WICHTA, Kan. — A man who was paroled four times and returned to prison each time has been charged with killing two people during his final release.
Donald R. Barksdale, 39, was charged Monday in Sedgwick County District Court in the beating deaths of a man in 1991 and a teen-age girl in 1992.
The cases had gone unsolved until Detective Danny Parker, a member of the FBI Violent Crime Task Force, re-examined evidence a year ago in the case of the teen's death.
At the time Jennifer Forgie, an 18-year-old dry-cleaning store worker, and Hosea Davis III, the 38-year-old son of a local minister, were killed. Barksdale was living in Wichita and was on parole for the 1977 slaying of Michael D. Fletcher of Topeka.
Forgie's and Davis families were glad a suspect finally was charged.
"It has been three years; that's long enough," said Jeanne Hawkins, the grandmother of Forgie, who was killed while working alone as a counter clerk.
Mantle cures ills on golf course
DALLAS — Just over a month after receiving a new liver, Mickey Mantle said today he was thankful for the life-saving transplant.
"I'm not well yet. I'm getting a lot better, they say — but I'm not really well," he said at a news conference at Baylor University Medical Center.
Mantle said the donated liver saved his life.
"I can barely remember coming in. I was chilling so bad that they had like four or five blankets on me." he said.
Mantle, 63, received a new liver June 8. Doctors said then that the former New York Yankees slugger could've died within two weeks had he kept his liver, which was being eroded by cancer, hepatitis C and cirrhosis.
Mantle was released from the hospital June 28, exactly one month after he was admitted because of stomach pains. He returns to Taylor for checkups, although he's been able to spend time at his favorite golf course.
Uninsured students run health risk
Compiled from The Associated Press.
Most universities require coverage for medical needs
By Luby Montano-Laurel and Phillip Brownlee
Special to the Kansan
Like most 21 year olds, Stephanie Suetos thought she was invincible. So she didn't buy health insurance.
But last fall, the St. Louis junior was diagnosed as having precancerous cells on her cervix. Even though her surgery was successful, Suetos was classified as high risk and now can't get insurance.
"I never knew how comforting it was to have health insurance until I couldn't get it," she said.
Suetos worries about her future as well as that of her parents. If she gets sick or is in a car wreck, she has no financial protection.
anything would happen."
"It makes me so upset that I could make my parents go bankrupt," she said. "I knew I needed insurance, but I put it off because I didn't think
Suetos is not alone. According to Watkins Memorial Health Center surveys, 20 percent of KU students don't have health insurance and are risking financial ruin in the event of a serious illness or injury.
"Students are gambling with their financial futures," said Charles Yockey, chief of staff at Watkins. "If they lose, they lose big."
Nationally, 11 percent of all college students are uninsured and about 34 percent are either uninsured or underinsured, according to a report from the American College Health Association in Baltimore.
Although some students like Sueset cannot get insurance, most are uninsured because they cannot afford the premiums.
The U.S. Census Bureau's 1992 survey also showed that college students are a significant segment of the uninsured population. Excluding those over 45 years old, 54 percent of the uninsured are between 18 and 24 years old.
"There are times I only have $30 left for food," said Deidre Datterfield, Overland Pork sophomore. "I can't even afford my car insurance."
How could I afford health insurance?
The University of Kansas offers student health insurance through GM Underwriters Agency Inc., Rochester, Mich. Last year, the annual premiums were $776 for a student, $2,188 for a student and spouse, $1,717 for a student and children and $2,598 for a family.
Premiums for a student policy this year will be $815, a 44 percent increase from four years ago. Although steep, this increase reflects increases in health-care costs, which doubled nationally between 1984 and 1991.
As health-care costs have increased, so have the financial risks to uninsured students. Common and relatively simple procedures now can cost thousands of dollars.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine St., charges $300 a day for a room, $200 for an emergency visit due to a broken arm or stitches and more than $5,000 for a Caesarean section. That price doesn't include more than $3,000 in doctor and anesthesiologist fees for the baby delivery.
Suetos was able to keep her medical bills under $1,000. But even so, she is having trouble paying them.
"I've been saving money for college ever since I was a kid," she said. "This took a whole semester of money from me."
Amanda Traxler, Overland Park senior, sprained her ankle while running and for the last six weeks has worn an air cast and used crutches. Her physical therapist recently told her that if her ankle did not heal, she might need surgery.
"I don't have any insurance, and it makes me really nervous," Traxler said. "I can't begin to think how I would pay for surgery."
Yockey said that other KU students have had it worse. One of his patients was in a car wreck last year and incurred $185,000 in medical bills. He had no health insurance.
"His life is a giant disaster," Yockey said. "He had to drop out of school and is now trying to hide from creditors. He is never going to get out of that debt."
But besides the financial risks, not having health insurance can lead to
KU health care costs on the rise
See INSURANCE, Page 2A.
KU health insurance premiums through the GM Underwriters agency, inc. have risen an average of $50 each year since 1991.
Jay Thornton / KANBAI
Danny Manning, former Kansas basketball player, drives for a lay-up at Schwegel Elementary School. Manning was in town last week for his annual children's basketball camp.
Noah Musser/KANSAN
Manning returns to site of glory days
By Dan Gelston
Kansan staff writer
It seemed like it was 1988 all over again There was Danny Manning, back in Lawrence, putting in uncontested layups, blocking shots and high-fiving teammates with the smile that Kansas fans were used to seeing. Only this time, he was playing against the boys and girls who took part in his basketball camp last week.
Each summer, Manning makes the pilgrimage for the camp and renew friendships from his championship days. He led Lawrence to the high school state championship in 1985 and helped Kansas win the 1988 NCAA national championship.
The 6-foot-11 restricted free agent was at Lawrence High School and local gymnasiums from Sunday through Thursday instructing more than 200 children.
Manning ran gingerly while at the camp as he is recovering from knee surgery. On February 6, Manning tore his anterior cruciate ligament while playing for the Phoenix Suns, which ended his season and may sideline him until mid-December.
Manning was forced to watch helplessly from the sidelines as the Suns were
"It was very frustrating to watch," Manning said. "Not that I would have made a great deal of difference, but I could have done some things that could have helped."
bounced from the playoffs in the second round.
"It is a hard and long process. I found that out the first time," said Manning, referring to a similar injury that he suffered his rookie season.
For now, Manning is resigned to his rehabilitation program.
Some players have petitioned the National Labor Relations Board to decertify the players' association, claiming that union officials had not kept them informed about ongoing collective-bargaining negotiations. On June 30, NBA owners locked out the players, putting a freeze on all NBA transactions.
The damage to Manning's knee might not be as damaging as the NBA labor situation.
"We have to make the best deal we can for 360 members of the unions, not two or three or 150," Manning said. "They are entitled to their opinion, but the union has
As Secretary of Treasury for the union, Manning has remained a staunch advocate of the union.
Manning got support from his high school coach, Ted Juneau, who helped organize and run the camp.
"It's really great when someone like Danny comes to a camp like this," Juneau said. "It makes the kids want to come, and they really get a thrill out of seeing a player of his caliber."
"I really enjoy this," Manning said. "I love coming back and giving something back to the town, and the kids especially."
worked hard and effectively for us."
Manning also said he hoped that the league would learn its lesson from the fan backlash baseball received after an eight-month strike. He wasn't sure whether the NBA lockout would last into training camp, but the Lawrence camp was the only one on Manning's mind last week. And helping out kids was his main priority.
After being named the 1988 consensus college basketball player of the year, Manning was the first overall pick in the NBA draft. Manning said he hoped to add an NBA championship ring to his collection while with the Suns.
"We've got great talent and great coaches," Manning said. "Like we showed in '88, anything can happen in this game."
Student-employee pay upped despite freeze on faculty raises
By Ryan Vise
Kansan staff writer
KU libraries gives workers 15-cent raise
About 300 students had pay increases which went into effect on June 12. Each student was given at least a 15-cent raise, but some longer-standing student employees received larger raises.
Student employees at the University of Kansas libraries will enjoy a bit more cash in their pockets this summer. A recent raise has increased the pay by 15 cents.
The raises are a bit of a shock to KU faculty and staff members, whose raises are being delayed until at least January.
In addition to the pay upgrade, the libraries also have issued longevity raises, which make students eligible for raises on a yearly basis, said Anita Rogier, office assistant at Watson Library.
Assuming each student receives a flat 15-cent raise, it will cost the University about $45 more an hour.
"The delay was not well received," said Anthony Genova, chairman of the philosophy department. "But the faculty does not compete with students. The hourly raise is so low — why talk about it?"
"Our reason was to compete with other departments on campus," Rogier said. "We've had a real hard time recruiting students because many jobs start above minimum wage."
The libraries get many student workers from the work-study program. Until recently, the libraries also used the Student Employment Center to recruit employees, including those on work study.
But the center moved from Strong Hall to the Burge Union last year. Since the Office of Financial Aid is also in Strong Hall, the employment center was in an ideal location, Rogers said.
"Before, people could walk out of financial aid and look at the employment board. Now they have to go to the Burge Union." she said.
The libraries are the second highest form of student employment and are always looking for new employees, Rogier said. With the employment center's move, library officials are working on new strategies to get students.
In addition to those benefits, Mary Clark, student employee at the copy center in Watson, said she was pleased with the raise.
"Everybody's happy about it," Clark said. "It's great."
SUA shortens ticket trek for KU students on foot
SUA is adding a new service for KU students. The box office will be selling tickets to all Lied Center events.
"Students will find it easier to get their tickets," said Susan Cary, SUA box office manager. "They won't have to walk all the way to the Lied Center. It's especially nice for students who live on campus and don't have cars so they can just come to our box office."
Students may have a chance of getting better seats because they can buy their tickets as soon as the seats go on sale.
"It's also a good service for faculty," Cary said. "People will no longer have to go to Hy-Vee or the Lied Center to buy their tickets."
The SUA box office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
on Saturday.
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