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MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2010
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VOLUME 123 ISSUE 46
NEED FOR SPEED
BY MICHAEL HOLTZ mholtz@kansan.com
All Anna Keeney wanted to do was check her grade from a recent anatomy test. She stopped at a computer in Anschutz Library and typed in her username and password to log in to the main screen. Then she waited.
Ten minutes later, the computer finished loading.
"It can be frustrating," said Keeney, a sophomore from Overland Park. "It'd be nice if they could make it faster."
Keeney is one of many students who have experienced delayed login times on library computers. KU Information Technology is working to fix this problem after receiving a steady stream of complaints from students.
Some students said they waited 15 minutes to log in to Novell, the library's network operating system. Library and IT officials said the problem had existed for several weeks.
"We've definitely heard a significant amount of student input as far as frustrations with the login
times," said Rebecca Smith, KU Libraries' communications director. "We are working very hard with IT to find a workable solution in as short a time frame as possible."
KU Libraries is a client of KU Information Technology, which manages all computer equipment and networks located in the University's seven libraries. Though IT officials were unable to provide a definite deadline, they hope to have the login problem fixed soon.
IT officials said the login problem could be caused by a combination of things, including overloaded
WIRELESS IN ANSCHUTZ
hard drives, computer applications,
the login image and the network
itself. They've scheduled a meeting
this week to further discuss
the issue and troubleshoot possible
solutions.
Student Body President Michael Wade Smith is working with library and IT officials to address the issue. He first approached library officials after hearing complaints from students about the slow wireless Internet connection in Anschutz Library.
Smith said the login problem took priority over the slow Internet. He said fixing the login problem would cost less and could potentially improve the Internet connection.
Regardless, IT officials are planning to upgrade the wireless Internet in Anschutz Library as part of phase two of the Learning Studio project. The Learning Studio is the renovated study space in Anschutz Library. The improved wireless network is scheduled to be installed by January, according to the IT website.
Since the Learning Studio opened earlier this semester, Rebecca Smith said daily traffic in Anschutz Library had increased by 30 percent. She said Anschutz Library had about 250,000 visitors every year.
"Of course as you add that additional traffic it puts a lot of stress on the wireless network," Smith said. "It's been a very high priority for us."
Edited by Anna Nordling
It pays to Ex.C.E.L.
Tonia Salas, a senior from Wichita, wig Homecoming Grand Marshal Robert Eaton after Salas was named the female EX.C.E.L. winner at halftime of the homecoming football game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Student body president Michael Wade Smith, a senior from Goodland, was the male winner of the award which provided two $500 scholarships to the respective winners. Salas and Smith were selected from 10 finalists for the 20th annual awards. The award recognizes excellence in community, education and leadership, with the winners being selected by representatives from Student Union Activities, the Student Involvement and Leadership Center, the Board of Class Officers and the Homecoming Steering Committee.
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CAMPUS|6A
iconic tree must be moved for building
Engineering students and staff are trying to figure out how to preserve a popular tree outside Eaton Hall. Collecting seeds could be the best option.
Minority students win four awards
FOOTBALL | 1B
Four University students were given awards the Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science at the group's annual conference.
CAMPUS|2A
Offense struggles to move the ball in loss
ENTERTAINMENT
Farmer's Ball crowd votes Will Nots as contest winner
BY NICOLAS KOESLER
nroesler@kansan.com
nroeslerkansan.com
The rain pelted the sidewalk outside of Jackpot Music Hall like a two-hour drumroll. The second night of competition for the title of KJHK's Farmer's Ball battle of the bands champion was on: four bands, one prize, and only 30 minutes to shine.
The night before, eight bands from Lawrence and surrounding areas took the same stage, trying to make it to Friday night's final-four round. Most of the bands have been together for about one year. The first place prize would mean a lot to them.
"We're broke," said Nicholas Stahl, drummer for the band Elevator Action. "And the prize this year is awesome."
Tyler Snell, guitarist for Rader Defender performs at the Farmer's Ball at the Jackot on Friday Oct. 22nd sponsored by KJHK. This years Farmer's Ball participants include local bands; Cherry Tree Parade, Reward Tree, Elevator Action, A Lion L. This Past Winter and Morns.
Stahl, a senior from St. Louis,
said that last year's Farmer's Ball was
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SEE BANDS ON PAGE 3A
AWARENESS
BY SAMANTHA COLLINS
scollins@kansan.com
Events to address domestic violence
To encourage people to stand up against domestic violence and support its victims, this week is domestic violence awareness week.
In the summer of 2008, lana Mackey, a graduate student from Hays, was killed by her ex-boyfriend in an act of domestic violence. Meredith Pavicic, president of the Commission on the Status of Women and a junior from Leawood, said the week's events were planned around the Jana Mackey Distinguished Lecture Series, which was established after Mackey's death. This week will focus on teaching students the various ways in which they can be affected by domestic violence.
She said a major problem is that people are uncomfortable talking about domestic violence. She said people have preconceived ideas about domestic violence victims.
She said Mackey was the perfect example showing that it can happen to anyone. Mackey was a feminist, a law student and fought against violence against women. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one out of four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.
"This can happen to anyone," Pavicic said. "It affects so many people."
"The lecture series was created to demonstrate to people that this can happen to anybody." Pavicic said.
The week's events focus on the various aspects of domestic violence ranging from awareness to prevention and violence within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to definitions of masculinity. All events are free to the public.
"Everyone should know this information," she said.
Edited by Clark Goble
UPCOMING EVENTS
TODAY
What: Domestic Violence Resource Panel Students will learn about the warning signs on domestic violence and the available resources in the Lawrence community Where and when: Hawk's Nest at the Kansas Union at 5 p.m.
TUESDAY
What: Jana Mackey Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Anne Munch In honor of Jana Mackey, a graduate student who was killed in an act of domestic violence in 2008, the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center hosts Anne Munch, a former military prosecutor and consultant to the military, to speak about sexual and domestic violence.
Where and when:Dole Institute of Politics at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
What: Domestic Violence in the LGBT Community Representatives from the LGBT community will speak about domestic violence issues in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender relationships and provide resources for those who are affected. Where and when: Hashinger Hall at 5 p.m.
THURSDAY
What:"How to be a Man" Film Festival and Discussion "How to be a Man" discusses the various public service announcements from the 1950s that tell men how to be the man. This event will focus on the various definitions of masculinity in today's society and how these announcements affect power conflicts in acts of domestic violence.
Where and when: 3139 Wescoe Hall at 7 p.m.
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FRIDAY
What: Wear a Shirt, Be a Witness
The Willow Domestic Violence Center offers students the opportunity to donate $20 to the Center and wear a T-shirt made by victims on domestic violence.
Where and when: Watson Lawn at 5 p.m.