THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
TUESDAY JANUARY 27, 2007
NEWS
》 CULTURAL EDUCATION
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Professor wins Japanese award
Andrew T. Tsubaki, professor emeritus of theatre and film at the University of Kansas receives the Order of the Sacred Treason "(Zuzhu Shojishou)" Friday night. The award was granted by the Emperor of Japan, and was given by the Consulate General of Japan, Ka'i Shinoda. Tsubaki was recognized not only for his teaching, but for serving as the Executive Director of the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival since 1997.
BY BETHANY BUNCH
Andrew Tsubaki, professor emeritus of theatre and film at the University of Kansas, received an award on behalf of the emperor of Japan Friday.
Tsubaki received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, recognizing his lifetime devotion to spreading Japanese culture through education. The award was affixed with the great seal from the imperial power of lapan.
Kenji Shinoda, consultate general of Japan, presented Tsukibai with a medal and a large, framed award at a ceremony at the Marriott Country Club Plaza Hotel in Kansas City, Mo.
Tsubaki taught and directed the theater productions at the University from 1968 to 2000. He said he enjoyed directing because it allowed him to lead a group of people to "create his image."
"After I got to KU in 1968, I started directing and I found joy in being a director," he said.
Ron Willis, retired department chair of theatre and film and film director, worked with Tsubaki until retiring.
"Talking about Andrew is a pleasure," Willis said. "He is such a pleasant man and extremely kind and gentle. He is an outstanding contributor to this country's awareness
of Japanese culture in general and more specifically, theatre"
Tsubaki retired in 2000 but continues to teach martial arts classes. Shinoda said Tsubaki's lectures are in demand from Japan to Italy and coast-to-coast because he provides new insight into Japanese cultures.
Tsubaki has served as head instructor of the Kansas Ki Society, an organization that provides martial
arts training, and as the Executive Director of the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival since 1997. Tsubaki coordinates so much of the Japan Festival that he said he himself is the festival. He is also a member of the Lawrence Sister Cities Advisory Board.
Of 4,028 candidates, the Order of the Sacred Treasure was awarded to only three Japanese natives this
year. The other two recipients live in Thailand and Australia. The last time the award was given in the Kansas City area was 30 years ago.
Kansan staff writer Bethany Bunch can be contacted at bbunch@kansan.com.
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disappointed to see a game of such caliber taken off Lawrence's roster.
"A home game is a significant event to the community." Squier said. "Restaurants, bars, clothing stores - merchants of all types."
Lew Perkins, athletics director at the University of Kansas, said the Athletics Department is trying to be sensitive to the local merchants' concerns. Another home game is scheduled to replace the Missouri match and make up for the lost revenue from the rivalry game.
Nancy Longhurst, general manager of The Eldridge, a historic Lawrence hotel, said KU games attracted a flood of business and that reservations filled up soon after game schedules were announced.
"We love KU football," Longhurst
said. "We prefer they stay here in town, but we are very supportive of the Athletics Department."
However, both universities will benefit from the move.
Each team is guaranteed $1 million for each game, similar to what the University makes at an average home game. Perkins said. In the 2007 season, Kansas will be the home team against Missouri during Thanksgiving Day weekend. Missouri will play host in 2008.
Perkins said the game at Arrowhead would be included in Jayhawk football season ticket packages. Perkins said stand-alone tickets would cost about $50 to $60, although the 70,000 Chiefs season ticket holders would have priority in purchasing tickets.
Not everyone felt the change was bad. Heidi Johnson, Overland Park junior, was positive about the move.
"I think it would be good because youd get fans from both schools," Johnson said. Johnson said she would definitely attend a KU football game in Kansas City, Mo.
"It's only half an hour," Johnson said.
Carl Peterson, the president of the Chiefs, said the late Lamar Hunt, founder of the Chiefs wanted "the oldest rivalry west of the Mississippi" played at Arrowhead.
"I think it'll be something tremendously special for Kansas City," Peterson said.
Some businesses could benefit from the move.
Mike Hawk, who works with
sound equipment for the Jackpot Salon, said some bars equipped with television sets could see more customers on game night.
"You don't have to compete with the game in town." Hawk said.
Hawk also said that if the lajahwens won games at Arrowhead, students couldn't triumphantly dislodge goal-posts from Memorial Stadium and parade about town, an activity that brings many celebrities to area bars.
Kansan staff writer Nathan Gill can be contacted at ngill@kansan.com and Kansan staff writer Brian Lewis-Jones can be contacted at bljones@kansan.com.
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Members of the Inspirational Gospel Voices perform at Woodruff Auditorium following the luminina walk down Jayhawk Boulevard to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Monday night. Participants walked down sidewalks lined with candles from Storm Hall to the Kansas Union.
embodied his message of social responsibility in one question. "How brave are you?"
Those attending the celebration were challenged to remember the sacrifices made by people such as King, Kimbrough urged everyone to be aware of the issues society faces today and be strong enough to "fight the fight."
After a standing ovation, Barbara Ballard, associate director of the Dole Institute of Politics, continued to spur on the assembly. Ballard reminded the young people attending the celebration that King and his message would be lost without them remembering, and following their own mission in life.
"We want students to know that they are now part of the movement to keep his legacy alive." Ballard said.
Students in the assembly sat in somber reflection as each speaker discussed the importance of being individuals and working towards a common goal.
"It's important for us because he thought we should all join together as a group," Nicole Robinson, Junction City freshman, said.
Near the closing of last night's celebration, Marlesa Roney, vice provost for student success, summarized the impact King had on America's history. Using ideas emphasized by Kimbrough, Roney stressed the importance of helping shape the nation for the success and happiness of all. "Take a position on a topic. Be brave. Be a nonconformist."
Rooney's message was reinforced by one of the many inspirational excerpts of King's speeches mentioned during the celebration.
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
Kansan staff writer Katy Blair can be contacted at kblair@kansan. com.
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ENTERTAINMENT Nightclub to take hiatus until new home found
NEW YORK — The Copacabana, the famed nightclub that entertained the smart set with a young Frank Sinatra in the '40s and was the inspiration for Barry Manilow's signature song in the '70s, is looking for a new home again.
Its third incarnation, on a commercial block on West 34th Street, has been condemned by the city to make way for an extension of a subway line. Owner John Juliano doesn't have a lease signed yet on a new location, but he has until July 1 before he has
to be out.
"We aren't closing," he said. "It's hurting our business, all this talk of us closing. I mean, maybe we have to renovate a new space. That may take some time, but we're coming back."
The Copa has endured change before. Since it first opened in 1941 on the fashionable East Side, it has morphed from the glitziest nightspot in town to disco on the West Side. The scene of Manilow's 1978 song "Copacabana," and now to a catering business and thumping hip-hop and salsa club.
"When it first opened it was the most famous nightclub in the world," Juliano said.
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as a coo. a wage increase have an impact on his earnings, but he also said it would mean more to some of the other cooks there.
junior, said he makes $7 an hour as a cook at La Parrilla. He said a wage increase would certainly
"Some of the other cooks here are busting their humps 65 to 70 hours a week to support their families," Michie said.
St., said he didn't think an increased minimum wage would greatly affect his business.
"What we may have to do is see what it does to our costs. We'll have to wait and see and analyze the situation."
"A wage increase would definitely help"
Unlike Ernst & Son Hardware, other larger businesses around Lawrence wouldn't feel as much of a direct effect from the increased wage if it passes.
Subarna Bhattachan, co owner of La Parrilla and Zen Zero restaurants at 814 and 811 Massachusetts
SUBARNA BHATTACHAN Co-owner of La Parrilla and Zen Zero
He said he only has a few employees who make less than $7.25 an hour, and he said he would have to wait and see whether the increased minimum wage would force him to make any adjustments.
"What we
Kansan staff writer Matt Erickson can be contacted at merickson@ kansan.com.
may have to do is see what it does to our costs", Bhattachan said. "We'll have to wait and see and analyze the situation."
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