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THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006
"Quote of the Day"
"Oh sure, I played some bad pianos. Still do. Keys don't work, pedals fall off. But as long as I got a couple of octaves, 'im OK. I know what to do."
the late Count Basie, leader of big band jazz ensembles, of pianos he played in backroad juke joints back in the
the day
F act of the Day
The word Lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon lencten for spring, the season when the 40-day observance happens. Bonus fact: Using a word meaning "spring" to describe the holy season is unique to English. In other languages, the word is derivative of the Latin word quadragesima or another word for 40 days.
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1. Moody leaves as the "greatest walk-on of all-time"
2. Max Falkenstien to say farewell after 60 years on the sideline
3. Basketball seniors deserve standing ovation
4. Alcohol policy violated
5. University kicks off eating disorder campaign.
STATE
Warm days take toll on winter wheat crop
Unseasonable temperatures in Kansas have caused the state's wheat crop to break dormancy early, increasing moisture demand. The lack of water is stressing the crop, but whether that will result in yield losses is unknown, said Jim Shroyer, extension wheat specialist at Kansas State University.
BUSINESS
Restaurants deliver cheap charge
BY ALISSA BAUER
abauer@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Local businesses know all too well the slew of orders that bombard restaurants after the 2 a.m. mark, and the wide variety of locations delivery drivers are expected to hunt through to reach the doorstep at the end of the maze no matter what time of day.
While Lawrence gas stations are charging no less than $2.10 per gallon of gas, business managers say a small fee to get food from point A to point B is the most economical way to keep delivering.
The associated press
The money Morris refers to is the quarter-per-delivery change that Pizza Shuttle tacks on the end of each delivery order. Morris preferred the term "fuel surcharge" to
"The store doesn't get any of it," Jeff Morris, Pizza Shuttle general manager, said of his restaurant's delivery change policy. "The money goes right to the driver. People have been real fine about it."
delivery charge.
Pizza Shuttle, which relies on delivery orders for approximately 70 percent of its revenue, is similar to other delivery businesses in that it relies on its employees' vehicles to transport the pizza from house to house. Drivers are reimbursed for the normal wear and tear on their cars.
Lindy Robinson, assistant dean of design and hospitality at Johnson County Community College, said that whether businesses charge an actual fee to deliver, depends on how the corporate structure is set up within their budget.
She also said that it made sense that if restaurant employees used their own cars, businesses wouldn't charge to deliver. That's mainly because tips and minimum wage are make up for the loss in gas money.
Pita Pit owner Paul Peach said, "Eventually we hope to have our own cars. Even though I think a dollar delivery charge is pretty reasonable. We'll pretty much go anywhere."
CLARIFICATION
No matter the size of the order,
Peach said the $1 surcharge is what
Pita Pit charges customers regardless
of the amount of food.
The Pita Pit's delivery area stays between 23rd Street to Iowa Street and 6th Street to Connecticut Street, but Peach said that his drivers delivered anywhere when the rush was at a minimum. In fact, Peach said only about 30 percent of the restaurant's business were from delivery orders. Most of those orders were from students. The other orders are from customers such as the hospital and the Outhouse.
"Now we're starting to get the small businesses, too," Peach said. "Those are the businesses that will keep us alive when all the students are gone in the summer."
But for now, school is in full swing. Peach said the majority of his deliveries went towards students living on Iowa or Kentucky streets and greek housing.
Not every business, however,
requires customers to fork over
the money for gas. Pepperjax Grill,
947 New Hampshire St, boasts its free delivery service all over its windows and cars.
"We wanted to hit a little bigger audience and get more on campus," Pepperjax General Manager Jeremy Trehe said. "We don't raise prices or anything if that's what you mean. It's really more of an advertising thing than anything."
Robinson disagrees.
Trehe said the company bought its own delivery cars to be able to drive the heavily decorated Peperjax-mobiles as a sort of traveling billboard. The free delivery was a perk for customers, especially since free delivery was a rare amenity in Lawrence.
"Somehow they have to charge expenses or they wouldn't be in business," Robinson said. "It's free because I don't know what I'm naving."
"That's one of the reasons we decided to go with free delivery, because so few businesses in town do it." Trehe said.
- Edited by Meghan Miller
Take it outside
Olivia Leon's Spanish 111 class reviews grammar and vocabulary outside in the warm weather near Watson Library Wednesday afternoon. A group of students played frisbee behind them. Many students were outside enjoying the warm weather on campus.
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Student campus fees increased by $4
— Nicole Kelley
Members of Student Senate passed three bills submitted by KU on Wheels at Wednesday night's meeting which increased to student campus fees by $4.The first bill passed split the transportation fee so SafeRide would draw a separate fee of its own so it would retain any left over money at the end of the year. The new separate transportation fee of $14 was then increased to $16 to compensate for higher gas prices and inflation.After the separation, the new SafeRide fee of $4 was increased to $6 to add dispatchers and phone lines to the program.
What do you THINK?
Should first-time marijuana possession offenders go to jail?
"It's not a fair punishment. For first time offenders, it could be a simple mistake. I think it should be more like an MIP, maybe a little more strict because it's illegal."
■ Meika Potter, Lawrence junior
"A year is definitely too long for a first offense. A year in jail is far too long for just possession — that's crazy."
John Bizjack, Tulsa, Oklahoma,
freshman
"It sounds pretty severe to me, but if it is working they shouldn't change it."
David Ugarte, Chicago, Ill., freshman
I feel that's a little unfair.
There are worse crimes than being caught with marijuana.
■ Katie Marten Wichita sophomore
Joe Schremmer
An article in Wednesday's The University Daily Kansan needs clarification.The article, "Ex-director of Spencer sues Shulenburger" incorrectly paraphrased a conversation with University Relations.The word "incriminating" was never used, and during the conversation it was explained to the reporter that once a suit was filed, the University would restrict public comments because the subject was a matter of litigation.The statement should not have been attributed to University Relations and was inaccurate.
ON THE RECORD
ON CAMPUS
A 21-year-old KU student reported his white 1996 Nissan Altima stolen Saturday from the 600 block of Massachusetts Street. The car is valued at $3000.
The Journalism Career Fair is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the Big 12 Room of the Kansas Union.
Student Health Services is sponsoring an open house for "Weight Watchers: The at Work Program" at noon today in the First Floor Conference Room of Watkins Memorial Health Center.
Karen Bonkiewicz, graduate student in Latin American studies, is giving a lecture on "Percceptions held by Teenage Costa Ricans of Nicaraguan Immigrants" as part of the Merienda Brownbag Series at noon today at 318 Bailey Hall.
Madeline Rislow, intern, is giving a lecture on the Italian oak cassone (chests) in the Spencer's permanent collection at 12:15 p.m. today in the Renaissance Gallery at the Spencer Museum of Art.
Myra Gordon, Kansas State University associate provost, and Aminu Gusau, KU lecturer in the Department of African and African-American Studies, are hosting a seminar on "Politicians and Political Culture in Nigeria in a Global Century: Nigeria and Africa's Move to Stability" at 3:30 p.m. today at 109 Bailey Hall. The event is sponsored by the Kansas African Studies Center.
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