Thursday February 4, 1988
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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Published since 1889 by the students of the University of Kansas
Vol. 98, No. 89 (USPS 650-640)
House votes to eliminate contra plan
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A bitterly divided House voted yesterday to cut off U.S. military support for Nicaragua's contra rebels, rejecting President Reagan's aid request in the hope of spurring peace prospects in Central America.
The 219-211 vote, culminating six years of overt and covert military support for the rebels fighting the leftist Sandinista government, killed Reagan's request for $36.2 million in new aid to keep the contras alive as a fighting force through June.
It was a serious defeat for the president, who had lobbied hard on the issue for two weeks and had put the contras among the top foreign policy priorities for his final year in office. Only a day earlier, Reagan had argued that failure to extend aid would strengthen communist influence in the hemisphere.
"Today's vote is the end of a chapter," said House Majority Whip
"If you vote this package down, you'd better be prepared to bear the consequences," Michel said. "And who among you is smart enough to predict the path on which Daniel Ortega will take you?"
Current aid to the rebels expires Feb 29, and democrats pledged to hold another vote before the month is out on an alternative package of purely humanitarian aid to the rebels, and to follow that up with a new emphasis on economic development aid for countries in the region that abide by terms of a five-nation peace accord.
The most controversial part of the defeated package was $3.6 millionearmarked for weapons and ammunition, which Reagan had said he would withhold until March 31 to see how cease-fire talks went between the rebels and the Managua government. Those talks are scheduled to
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Emily Walter, a Colorado Springs, Colo., senior, says she does aerobics about five times a week. She started at the beginning of last semester and says that since then, she has felt better both physically and mentally. "It's not like exercise; it's like fun. If exercise isn't fun, why do it?" She says that going to aerobics is more convenient than swimming and more motivating than running.
Aerobics also can be less stressful than other types of exercise. Aqua aerobics, exercises done in a pool, is the new wave this year. The exercises are basically the same as land aerobics except that water creates resistance to work the muscles, taking the stress away from the joints. University of Kansas recreation services offers aqua aerobics Monday through Thursday evenings at Robinson Center. Mary Chappell, director of recreation services, says aqua aerobics is "going bananas" at Robinson. People from the ages of 18 to 65 participate.
Last year's trend was low impact aerobics, which focuses on exercising the upper body and increasing the heart rate without stressing the joints. Larry Magee, director of sports medicine at Watkins Memorial Hospital, says low impact is good for people who have had problems exercising in the past, people just starting to do aerobics, and overweight or older people.
High impact aerobics, on the other hand, stresses continuous movement, bouncing and jumping. These exercises can be good for generally healthy, young people who want to stay in shape.
With several styles of aerobics available at
the many health clubs in Lawrence, almost anyone can find a time to do aerobics. But even people who can't get to a health club can do aerobics at home with exercise videos. Tapes include, of course, Jane Fonda's classic "Workout" videos and for children, Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse "Mousseur" video. Middle-aged people may want to check out Debbie Reynolds' "Do It Debbie's Way." The list becomes longer every year.
However, home exercisers should think about several drawbacks before bringing Jane, Mickey or Debbie home. Hoffman says most people are not sufficiently self-motivated to do the video workouts everyday, so the video may gather dust on a shelf. She also says that by going to a club, people have the advantage of an instructor to tell them how to do the exercises correctly and to help them if they are having problems. Also, the social atmosphere of the club may make the exercises more fun.
Honnan says aerobics has become more popular because both men and women are becoming more health-conscious. And even though more women than men do aerobic dance, the number of men who participate is growing. A recent survey by the American Fitness and Aerobics Association shows that one-third of the average aerobics class is male, compared to about one-tenth in 1983. An organization on the West Coast, "Real Men Do Aerobics" is trying to make aerobics a sport for men by focusing on building strength.
Magee says that anyone starting aerobics classes should first find the proper shoes, a good instructor, and a soft floor, such as a wood-suspended or padded floor. He recommends doing aerobics no more than three or four times a week. And as one aerobic instructor says, "You are never too old to start."
Skinny Styles
BY ELAINE WOODFORD
rotting around the track in Dad's old gray sweats and a worn-out pair of Converse hightops is no longer something you can
admit to friends. The latest exercise fashion dictates skin-tight, skimpy outfits that show all the body's bad points — pouchy tummies, chubby arms and saddlehag legs. What's a slob to do?
The new generation of exercise fanatics trots off to the dance studio in everything from sweatshirts torn in the right spots to clothing that makes Liz Clalborne's designs look boring. And according to Cheryl Bodle, owner of Dragonfly Dancewear, people have spent more on jazzy aerobic styles in the past year and a half than ever before. Bodle sells aerobic wear, ballet clothing and shoes at her store at 17 E. 7th St. "About half of the dancewear that we sell is designed for aerobic wear," Bodle says.
Customers can choose from basic black to pattern reminiscent of Picasso's nightmare. Styles range from scoop-neck leotards to tight exercise pants and all-in-one unitards with sleeves of varying lengths. Leotards cost from $10 to $30, and unitards can cost anywhere from $30 to $40. But buying specially designed aerobic wear isn't the only way to look good during exercise. Van Schaffer, owner of the Athlete's Foot, 424 Massa-
chusets St., says he often sells running tights to customers who take aerobics.
Whatever the outfit, aerobic wear can inspire as well as look good. "Aerobic fashion is really a motivational thing," says Jian Bryan, assistant manager and instructor at Body Shapes, an exercise studio at 601 Kasold Dr. By purchasing aerobic wear, a student may invest in exercise and so feels obligated to attend class.
Bryan recommends cotton clothing for dancers who perspire heavily. But she says many students still prefer tight lycra garments because they help support the body.
And aerobic dancers need support, all the way to their toes. Improper shoes can lead to injuries, Schaffer says. Aerobic shoes have extra padding to absorb shock that can damage joints in the feet and legs. Most are made of leather because canvas doesn't support as well. Aerobic shoes are rated and surveyed by the International Dance and Exercise Association. The organization rates Saucy Paladiums and Avia 500s as the best shoes for high-impact aerobics. Most aerobic shoes cost between $40 and $60
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KANSAN MAGAZINE February 3, 1988 , 5
Halftime acrobats entertain audience
Bv leff Suggs
Kansan staff writer
Several athletes made spectacularmoves at last night's KU-Okahoma basketball game. But they didn't just include Danny Manning, Harvey Grant or Stacey King.
In fact, some of the best action occurred at halftime.
The Bud Light Daredevils, with the help of a mini-trampline, fascinated the sellout crowd in Allen Field House with their acrobatic slam dunks.
The team will play at Nebraska tonight, Missouri Western tomorrow, Kansas State on Saturday and Topeka Sizzlers game on Sunday.
The Daredevils, who are based in Memphis, Tenn., perform around the world. The four-member team has played in over 150 colleges, in every National Basketball Association arena and in Europe, the Middle East, Japan, Latin America and Australia.
Cobb, coach and performer the Daredevils, founded the when he was a cheerleader ie University of Mississippi in It was originally a part-time but when he graduated in 1983, same a course. Cobb said was surprised at the success of Daredevil team.
real surprised," Cobb said. "It always just for fun. I feel it really lucky."
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her, Guy, Tim Lancaster and
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the point of the show.
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Leesse said that a policy to ban oohol from all functions, even for se who could legally drink, was discussed.
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See SALARY, p. 6, col. 1