THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008 NEWS 3A >> TICKETS Final Four lottery e-mail not received by all students BY FRANCESCA CHAMBERS fchambers@kansan.com Every KU student who signed up for Final Four tickets in the student ticket lottery hit the jackpot. Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director, said all 230 students who signed up for the student ticket lottery would receive lower-level tickets to the basketball games. Marchiony said tickets in the lower level area cost $220 but that the lottery winners would pay only $170 for those tickets, which is the price of the upper level tickets. Students were to be alerted of the lottery via an e-mail that was sent out by the Athletics Department during spring break, but many students said they did not receive the e-mail and knew nothing of the lottery. Several lottery winners said they did not receive the e-mail either. Marchiony said he was not sure if all students received the e-mail or just students who had purchased the all sports package. S te v e Haen ch en, Overland Park senior and lottery winner, said he did not receive the e-mail, but he knew other people who did. lottery because he entered it last year and won tickets. He said he found the link to enter it this year on the Athletics Department's Web site. Haenchen said he was not surprised to win tickets again this year. "I figured we'd be going to the Final Four, so I took a bet. I don't care. I'll pay whatever it takes." STEVE HAENCHEN Overland Park senior He booked his flight and hotel in November so his trip would be cheaper. Haenchen said he was only slightly worried about ticket prices at that time. Haenchen said he knew about the to the Final Four, so I took "I figured wed be going so I took a bet." Haenchen said. "I don't care. I'll pay whatever it takes." Jennifer Brewer, Leawood senior and lottery winner, said one of her friends sent her the link to enter the lottery. She said she did not think her friend had received the e-mail and like Haenchen, he had found the link on the Athletics Department's Web site. Daniel Wulfkahle, Perry sophomore and lottery winner, said a co-worker who received the e-mail told him about the lottery, but he said most of the people he talked to did not know about the lottery. He said many of his friends found out about the lottery only after he said he was going to the Final Four on his Facebook. Meg O'Brien, Omaha Neb., freshman, said she received the email, but she could not afford the trip, so she did not enter. Jordan Kallas, Eden Prairie, Minn., senior, said the Athletics Department usually did a good job of notifying students about events, but that he did not receive the e-mail. He said he did not know about the lottery until a classmate mentioned he had won. Kallas said that he was not going to the Final Four, but that he might have if he had won the lottery. Kallas said he knew about the lottery from years past, but that he did not know when or how to apply. Wulkuhle said before he won the lottery he had already planned on not going to the Final Four. He said he changed his mind only because the Athletics Department had said it would not issue refunds to lottery winners. Tuesday evening the Athletics Department issued another statement saying it would issue refunds, but Daniel said he still go. "I'm still happy that I'm going to go." Wulfkuhle said. "I could have canceled my ticket now, but I already got myself all pumped up for it." Brewer said since she had won the tickets, she had received four e-mails from people she did not know asking her to contact them if she was not going to use her ticket. She said she had also received e-mails from students she did not know asking if she wanted to carpool with them to San Antonio. HEALTH —Edited by Sasha Roe Student helps fundraising event raise awareness for disease BY MARY SORRICK msorick@kansan.com Kelly Mesi, Chicago senior, was 21 years old when the first symptom of multiple sclerosis hit. It was in May of last year, after spending the spring studying in Paris and Florence, Italy, when the vision in Mesi's left eye began to fade to black. By October, back at the University of Kansas, Mesi had developed double vision. "My eyes were jumping up and down and I couldn't stop them," she said. off-again vision loss. That is when doctors officially diagnosed her with multiple sclerosis, or MS. The disease was causing Mesi's immune system to attack the nerve fibers between her spinal cord and brain, resulting in her on-again, And, on April 12, she also will be one of more than 100 people participating in the 20th anniversary of Lawrence's Walk MS. Walk MS, held by the National MS Society, raises money each year to support national MS research and local programs such as selfhelp groups and MS education programs. Jenny Oxandale, branch manager of the National MS Society, said Lawrence was second throughout Kansas only to Topeka in fundraising dollars from Walk MS, which was also held in cities such as Manhattan and Salina. Oxandale said last year's fundraising total reached $21,460, a number she planned to beat this year with Mesi's help. With more than a week left until Walk MS, Mesi has raised $4,694, which is more than any other walk participate has raised. She had sent e-mails to friends and family asking for donations, but Mesi said she was stunned by the extent of how much people were willing to give. "I was speechless," Mesi said. "I just wanted to raise $1,000, and I'm almost at $5,000. I'm ecstatic about that." Fundraising for MS research was especially important to Mesi, not just because she was diagnosed with the disease, but because scientists still don't have a cure. "It affects women ages 20 to 35 the most," Mesi said. "Think about all the moms and daughters and girlfriends that are approaching that age." In the Kansas City area alone, Mesi said more than 5,500 people had MS. The type of MS Mesi has, called relapsing-remitting, means she fully recovers from occasional symptoms like vision loss, but she said the disease has caused a constant tingling in her hands and feet. It is a continual reminder of the way her life has changed since doctors diagnosed her in October. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Mesi now adheres to a completely new diet devoid of any coffee, beer, white starches or trans fats. She must also inject herself with an intramuscular shot every other Monday night. The experience has motivated her to do what she can to support MS research. "Donating money or just spread awareness is huge," Mesi said, Kelly Mesi, Chicago senior, recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, is raising awareness and money for MS. Lawrence's Walk MS, a fundraising event, will be held on April 12. "because all these people are living without a cure." link to her home page located in this story on Kansan.com. To donate money to Mesi before Walk MS on April 12, follow the Edited by Mandy Earles PAID FOR BY K April 3,2008 Start and End at Maceli's, 1031 New Hampshire. One mile Walk and 5K Walk/Run. A full breakfast, sponsored by NetworQ, will be served for returning participants from 8:30-10am. Registration 7-8am. Stretch and run with Red Dog, at 7:50am. Walk steps off at 8am. Awards Ceremony 10am. THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS Registration is online at www.douglascountyaidsproject.org Do you have an interest in fair trade? globalization? human rights? trade policies Join Students for Fair Trade, Lawrence Fair Food, and students and community members from Kansas and the surrounding region Kansas and the surrounding region Friday April 11th and Saturday April 12th Friday April 11th and Saturday April 12th for The Second Annual Fair Trade in the Heartland Conference! Saturday, April 12th "Starting a Movement, Building a Community" at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries Building and the Kansas Union Jim French, Oxfam America Organizer Workshops on Fair Trade History, International Trade Organizations, US Farm Policy, Local Cooperative Farming, Alternative Economies, etc. Kate Weaver, KU Political Science Department Gerardo Reyes-Chavez, Coalition of Immokalee Workers Marc Rodriguez, Student Farm Worker of Alliance Registration: $10 It's not about being a real man. It's about her. interested in becoming certified in service learning? Check it out! www.ibm.com/certification I PLEDGE TO NEVER COMMIT, CONDONE, OR REMAIN SILENT ABOUT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Register at lawrenceairt贸.org, or at the door! Questions? contact Halley Gaibraht at halleygmail.com Sign the pledge. April 7-11. Wescoe Beach. It's not about looking cool in front of your friends. brought to you by One in Four with The Commission on the Status of Women and Delta Force. SERVICE LEARNING AMBASSADORS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2009-YOUR SEINIOR DUES HELP TO PAY FOR THE SENIORCLASS GIFT, SENIOR MOTTO, AND SENIORBANNER, SO MAKE SURE TO CHECK THESEDUES OFF UNDEROPTIONAL CAMPUS FEES. THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS BOARD OF CLASS OFFICERS EVENT: "RAGS TO RICHES" CHARITY BALL THE H.O.P.E., C.L.A.S.S., AND CAMPANILE AWARDS AT KU AND HELPS TO FINANCE MAJOR CAMPUS EVENTS. INFO: This event is open to ANYONE! NSCS members bring your friends! This is for a good cause. Music, food & swing dance lessons will be provided. It will give students a chance to go to a formal event, BOCO CHARITY BALL DATE: Saturday, April 19 TIME: 7pm-9:45pm PURPOSE; Fundraiser event for the Lawrence Humane Society. All you have to bring are a donation of old towels & rags! Monetary donations are accepted. LOCATION: Gridron Room at the Burge Union HOSTED BY: National Society of Collegiate Scholars & KU Honor Society dress up, have fun & dance the night away. CLASS DUES CAN BE FOUND UNDER THE LIST OF OPTIONAL CAMPUS FEES. THESE CLASS DUES HELP TO FUND THE BOARD OF CLASS OFFICERS, WHICH DISTRIBUTES DON'T FORGET TO PAY YOUR CLASS DUES DURING ENROLLMENT. This Thursday, April 3rd 7 pm - 427 Summerfield featuring Fred Coulson -Managing Director of Five Elms Capital **food and drinks provided** **please dress business casual Finance Club Meeting ATTENTION STUDENTS!!! Be A Part of Center for Community Outreach! CCO is seeking motivated, service-orientated people for the following paid positions: Applications are available at www.ku.edu/~cco or outside 405 Kansas Union. Co-director Applications are due April 7th (Recommendations due April 11) All other Co-Director • Communications Director • Financial Director • Technology Director applications due April 21st 227 Volunteer Coordinating Positions are also open for our 14 volunteer programs. DEVIN'S RUN "THIS IS WHAT RUNNING WAS MADE FOR" When: Sunday, April 13, 10:00 am Where: Check-in at the north end of Allen Fieldhouse. Race route through campus- begins and ends at Burge Union Why: To benefit Devin McAnderson, Leukemia patient & brother of KU running back Brandon McAnderson Entry Fee: $10 for students & University of Kansas, April 13th asp?URL=http://devinsrun.com> $15 non-students owa.ku.edu/exchweb/bin/redir. Entry Fee: $10 for students & $15 non-students (registration available online) T-shirts: T-shirts for those registered by Website: devinsrun.com