THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2006
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VOL.117 ISSUE 76
THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904
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>> ADMINISTRATION
KU refuses to disclose unspent KUID funds
Beak 'Em Bucks, a debit card feature on KUIDs, may violate Kansas law because the University of Kansas makes no attempt to return money in inactive accounts to former students, nor does it surrender aban-
donated accounts to the Kansas State Treasurer.
KU officials said they didn't know how much of the almost $300,000 in Beak 'Em Bucks accounts is abandoned or even which accounts are active.
The University maintains account
information in its databases, but KU officials denied a Kansas Open Records Act request by The University Daily Kansan for information about abandoned accounts. Jane Rosenthal, KU privacy officer and records custodian, said the request was denied because "the development of special programming would be required to produce this information."
Mike Wellems, chairman of Student Senate's finance committee; said he thought the University would want to get the information to better understand any problems with the
system.
Peggy Hanna, deputy assistant to the Kansas State Treasurer, said the Kansas Unclaimed Property Act required state agencies, including the University, to report abandoned funds to her office.
But Lindy Eakin, vice provost for
administration and finance, said the University did not report to the treasurer's office.
"We're just trying to stay under the radar." Eakin said.
"It just introduces so much
School officials solicit support for maintenance
SEE BUCKS ON PAGE 6A
>> BOARD OF REGENTS
BY JACK WEINSTEIN
OVERLAND PARK - Groups in Wichita and Overland Park learned Wednesday that buildings of the six state universities required $729 million in repairs.
Wednesday morning, joined by Wichita State President Donald Beggs, alumni from all three schools and local leaders were addressed.
The purpose of the meetings was not to solicit money, but to solicit support from the people
Chancellor Robert Hemenway, Kansas State President Jon Wefald and Board of Regents Chairman Nelson Galle addressed the Johnson County Business Leadership Council, a segment of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday night.
who can influence Governor Kathleen Sebelius and the Kansas Legislature, Galle said.
The cost of the repairs, called deferred maintenance by the Board of Regents, was released to the public in November at a back- logged total of $727 million. An additional $84 million annually would be required to maintain those repairs.
The cost of repairs covers 20 academic and administrative buildings. Covered by other fees are residence halls, student unions, athletic facilities and parking garages.
The figure includes nearly $209 million for repairs to the KU campus and more than $75 million to the KU Medical Center.
SEE MAINTENANCE ON PAGE 4A
HEALTH
BY ANNA FALTERMEIER
Planned Parenthood gives away free Plan B
Planned Parenthood Clinics nationwide distributed free Emergency Contraception Plan B Wednesday to mark the once prescription-only medication's move to over-the-counter.
Christi Campbell, who works at Planned Parenthood, 2108 W. 27th St, said women 18 and older were able to get a free dose of Plan B by showing a valid ID. Women under 18 were required to have a consultation with a Planned Parenthood physician before getting the medication.
Mandy del Valle, manager of Planned Parenthood, said several patients were hesitant to come in to get prescription-only Plan B because
Campbell said the goal of giving away Plan B was to let people know the medication was available over the counter.
Habashy said the protest wasn't meant to be a response to Planned Parenthood's free over the counter Plan B. She said the group wanted to spread the word that there was a pro-life group on campus.
Not everyone is happy about Plan B's move to over the counter. KU Students for Life held a silent protest Wednesday on Wesco Beach from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
hey had to see a doctor to get it.
"We wanted anyone who wants to talk about the facts or effects of abortion to know they can come to us and we'll help them." Habashy said.
Nicole Habashy, co-president of KU Students for Life, organized the protest.
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"Now patients don't have to say why they need it or even who they need it for" del Valle said.
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ACADEMICS
Students, KU staff offer tips to prepare test-takers for this semester's finals
Ashley Tillberg is busy preparing for her three finals.
The Newton junior, like many KU students, will have finals next week. She has developed some strategies that help her to study, such as snacking on cereal and studying for her earliest final first.
Finals occur the week of Dec. 11. The schedule and regulations are available online at www.registerar.ku.edu/exams/ 069finals.shtml. Final grades can be viewed through Enroll and Pay after they are posted.
finals study tips
Plan ahead to allow enough time to prepare Make sure you know where the final is Develop a study plan Give yourself a short break
Return to Lawrence a day before the first final Be early to the exam so you can relax and get prepared
Work on problems you know, and then go back to ones you don't know
If the questions are multiple choice, try to predict the answer before looking at the options Develop an outline for essays before writing them
Source: Kristin Scott, Assistant Director of the Academic Achievement and Access Center
what do you think?
WHAT ADVICEWOULD YOU GIVE TO STUDENTS STUDYING FOR FINALS?
TAYLOR MILLER
Colby junior "Once they are over, forget everything because that's what I do and it works."
Colby junior
DAN SCHWALLER
Omaha, Neb., senior "Study hard, but don't stress yourself out."
REBEKAH SCAPERLANDA
Norman, Okla., junior "Wear comfortable clothing."
TIM HOFFMAN
Atchinson junior "Group study and study guides."
eating tips
protein
Eat foods high in protein
Try not to consume too much caffeine
too much caffeine
Eat at regular intervals
Be sure to get enough sleep because lack of sleep leads to overeating
Be sure to drink plenty of fluids because thirst is sometimes mistaken for hunger
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Take exercise breaks because it will help focus If you are a stress eater, take snacks, but study at the library Find ways to soothe stress besides eating such as a bubble bath It doesn't matter what time you eat, but rather how much you eat
Source: Ann Chapman, dietitian at Watkins Memorial Health Center