THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2006 --- NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 3A CAMPUS CAMPUS Sebelius determines damages from winds Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has requested federal aid for Douglas County and Wyandotte County, to recover from the storm that hit March 12, her office announced Wednesday. Sebelius sent a letter to President George Bush Tuesday asking for the federal government to help restore damaged local and state infrastructure and help with debris removal. "We want things to return to normal as quickly as possible for the KU campus and those impacted in these two counties," she said in a press release. "I appreciate President Bush's phone call expressing concern shortly after the storms, and I hope we hear back from our federal partners quickly on this request." The University of Kansas has reported an initial assessment of $6 million in damages, including 60 percent of its buildings. The governor's office said there have been more than $5 million in damages to Douglas County. — Frank Tankard Kansan applications now available online Applications for editor and business manager for the summer term as well as for the fall semester are now available at www.jobs.ku.edu. The positions require applicants to fill out the online application and then sign up for an interview with the board of The University Daily Kansan. The editor and business manager are responsible for selecting and managing the editorial and business staffs of the Kansan. Both positions are paid. Safety Office reports decrease in crime Questions should be directed to Ari Ben, spring business manager, or Jonathan Kealing, spring editor, at addirector@kansan.com or editor@kansan.com. Phone calls can be directed to 864-4810. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on April 6. According to a press release from University Relations, the KU Public Safety Office reported Wednesday that crimes in parking lots where surveillance cameras were installed last year dropped 23 percent. Overall, crime reported on the Lawrence campus dropped nearly 8 percent in 2005. Except for a slight increase in 2003, the Lawrence campus has experienced a steady decline in reported crimes since 1997. Kansan staff reports "Any time we can report a decrease in the number of reported crimes on this campus, we are extremely pleased," said Chief Ralph V. Oliver. Mike Mostaffa Last August security cameras were installed in 10 campus lots. The cameras, funded by the chancellor's and provost's offices, record continuously and are monitored during evening hours when classes are in session. Reported thefts on campus decreased overall, though there was a slight increase in bike thefts. Crimes such as burglary and criminal damage to property both showed decreases. "The University administration's support of this project was key to both its implementation and completion." Oliver said. On Monday Student Union Activities announced the band lineup for its Day on the Hill music festival. Performing at this year's festival will be Spoon, Superargo, The Belles, Kelpie, Ghosty, and Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings. Members of KJHK's Hot Lunch will offer DJ support. SUA announces lineup for Day on the Hill acts The event will be from 2 to 8 p.m., April 8 on the lawn of the Lied Center. In addition to the musical acts there will be food and inflatable games. Admission is free for KU students and $15 to $20 for nonstudents. — Nicole Kelley STUDENT SENATE Ad legislation does not pass BY RACHEL PARKER rparker@kansan.com KANSAN STAFF WRITER A bill that would require KU media outlets to offer 10 percent of their advertising space and time to student organizations for free was defeated unanimously in a Student Senate committee meeting Wednesday night. The legislation was put forth by senior senator Arthur Jones at the university affairs committee meeting. Jones said he thought it was part of the duty of media outlets like The University Daily Kansan, KIHK, Kiosk and the Student Writers Association to help other student groups thrive and be successful. Most of the discussion focused on how the bill would affect the Kansan, the only media outlet with representatives present. Shane Kucera, chairman of the Student Media The legislation was put forth by senior senator Arthur Jones at the university affairs committee meetings. Board, and Jonathan Kealing, editor of the Kansan, opposed the legislation and said the change would seriously affect the Kansan's budget as well as students' media fee costs. Student Senate purchases about $30,000 worth of advertising. This goes to ads such as "This Week On Campus," a half-page advertising section for student groups that is published three days a week. bill took effect, and would have to compensate for $100,000 of free advertising costs because of lost sales commission, as well Kealing, said the Kansan would lose the $50,000 if the as ink and paper costs. Jones said he didn't think the Kansan would be strapped for cash, and if so, another bill could be proposed in the fall for increased funding. Nolan T. Jones, chairman of the Student Senate advertising sub-committee, works with the groups that are put into the "This Week On Campus" section. He and Kealing agreed that the issue at large should have been brought to conversation earlier in the year, and should have been outside of Student Senate Committee meetings. Arthur Jones admitted he didn't expect the bill to pass, but said he had been thinking about the issue for two years, but never said anything to battle the Kansan because he was running for election. He is graduating in May and said he wanted the proposed action to be remembered for further discussion in the future. He took his case to the finance committee after the university affairs committee rejected the bill, The finance committee discussion proved to be more favorable toward Arthur Jones' statements, but the committee chose not to vote. — Edited by Cynthia Hernandez Up on the roof Travis Heying/THE WICHITA EAGLE Richard McGee works on the roof of an apartment building on Wednesday in Wichita. Roofers will spend the next three months replacing roof tiles on the 79-year-old building. THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS Filmworks Film Festival April 23rd at 7:30 PM THEME# THIS IS THE END OBJECT: A TOWEL Wald 14.2.2015 funded bv: (located at 9th and 1avalon, right off of Iowa) Guidelines: 1. Must be 10 minutes or less object of the festival rules: NO RULES March 30,2006 Due By: Friday April 14th by 4:00 PM in OldFathe Studies at the front desk (DVD, MiniDV, VHS) Awards: Trophies are given to most original, viewers' choice, last, 1st, and 3rd place Snacks and drinks will be provided at the screening for questions contact taylor blean (poissei.imeginstainful.com) STUDENT SENATE KU for Uganda, KU FIGHT, and KU UNICEF Invisible Children tour PAID FOR BY KU 4/7 Bypass Children tour 3/29 7:00 PM Visitors Center (1502 Iowa) Shades of Africa Invisible Children 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Stauffer-Flint Lawn Invisible Children is a film made by three college students who went to Uganda in 2003 and were horrified and inspired by what they saw. Join us to see the film and to talk with members of the Invisible Children team. Learn about the decades-long war in northern Uganda, the children it affects, and what you can do at KU to help stop it. The event is free and open to the public. KU for Uganda is working with the African Students Association to put on Shades for Africa, a creative event to let students express what Africa means to them by painting on an enormous canvas outside. Stop by, grab a paintbrush, and take a minute to help create this provocative work of art. Questions? Contact kufight@gmail.com. Artists of all media needed for a progressive "woman artist/woman inspired" artwalk to be held April 28th. Call for Artists for the F-WORD Artwalk Submit digital images to comstwomen@ku.edu Submission deadline is April 21st. The Trees Learn Osmosis (TLO) Club presents. Sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women (The F-Word is female/feminist) An Evening with Cameron Cooke The TLO Club is looking for KU students to read their original work (poetry, fiction, etc) at this event. Anyone interested in reading or anyone interested in our organization please contact Teresa at tclubclub.yaboo.com www.xanga.com/tloclub RESUME WORKSHOP Learn how to make a resume AND have your resume critiqued! THURSDAY, MARCH 30TH 5:30 PM Career Services First Floor, Burge Union Business Leadership Advancement Sponsored by KU Hillel Final Four Soccer Friendly ASA (African Students Association) is hosting Soccer friendly with Thai Student Society of KU, Turkish Students Organization and others on Saturday April 1st from 1pm - 5pm the field beside Robinson. Both boys and girls can play all interested players should contact UGO at baggio05@ku.edu . The fee is free. The weather will be 69 so don't dress like vour in Colorado. Alternative Weekend Break! Interested in doing some community service? Try out an Alternative Weekend Break and you'll have the opportunity to plant an on-site garden in Edwardsville Applications are available online at www.ku.edu/~albreaks Applications are due Friday, March 21st by pmu Applications are due Friday March 31st by 5pm Alternative Breaks Winter Spring Apply to become an Alternative Breaks Core Member. Director (2). Winter Break Coordinator (2) Break Coordinator (2). Weekend Break Coordinator (2) Weekend Break Coordinator (2) Public Relations Finance and Fundraising Applications online at www.ku.edu/~albreaks applications due to 428 Kansas Union on APRIL 14th ARE YOU A LEADER? DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTEERISM? DO YOU WANT TO HELP FELLOW KU STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE? EXPERIENCE? Alternative Breaks sends more than 150 students to locations throughout the US to volunteer for non-profit agencies on our winter, spring, and weekendbreak programs.