in other words "The Bush administration has finally come to its senses." House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi of California on National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice testifying in public under oath before the commission investigating the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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wednesday, march 31, 2004
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Graduating students receive Chancellor Student Award
Five graduating seniors were recognized yesterday as Chancellor Student Award winners. Four more students will be awarded tomorrow.
The award goes to seniors who have demonstrated academic, volunteer and leadership accomplishments during their undergraduate years.
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"Their involvement is in a number of areas, and they are really strong students," said Ann Eversole, associate dean of students.
The five students are: Laura Dakhil, Wichita; Sarah Feldt, Norman, Okla.; Travis Weller, Garden City; Ben Kirby, Dallas and Jennifer Sweeton, Parkville, Mo.
The winners will receive cash prizes except for the Agnes Wright Strickland Award, which includes a lifetime membership in the KU Alumni Association.
— Kansan staff report
Mark Dupree, Kansas City, Kan., senior, collected donations for the Homeless Alpha Project yesterday outside of Wescoe hall. Dupree's fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, was collecting perishable goods and clothing items for area homeless shelters.
Union features music from around the world
Students will be able to sample the musical cuisine from a cornucopia of nations this week at the University of Kansas.
A week of events at the Kansas Union will lead up to the Second Annual World Music and Cultural Diversity
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Concert at 5 p.m. on Sunday at Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St.
Les Ballets Africains, the national dance company of the Republic of Guinea, will perform at the concert with Lawrence's own New Dawn Native Dancers opening up the show.
The theme of this year's show is Local and Global Connections.
There will be several workshops and concerts at the Union featuring music from all over the world, including a North American Music Workshop today at 1 p.m. and a Latin American Music Workshop today at 2:30 p.m. Both workshops will be at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
Clarence Henry, assistant professor of ethnomusicology at the University and the concert's founder, said the goal was to increase the public's awareness of music and culture from around the world.
Dave Nobles
For questions about the concert or events, contact the department of music and dance at 864-3436.
Honor society sponsors photography contest
Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars is sponsoring the "Picture the World" photo contest.
The Office of International Programs is looking for photos that were taken outside of the United States.
"The contest serves as an extension of where our community is in the world," said Lois Greene, professor of design.
Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. today.
The top entries will be displayed Sunday to April 30 at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.
The contest is open to University students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Entry forms can be found at the Office of Study Abroad in Lippincott Hall or online at international ky.edu
www.international.ku.edu.
Joskua Kendall
LOCAL
City overturns decision to allow apartment complex
Two weeks ago, the city approved the building of an apartment complex at Sixth and Wakarusa streets by 6Wak Land Investments.
City commissioners overturned this privilege last night at City Hall. The city had misunderstood the terms of the agreement, which would have also allowed 6Wak Land Investments to build a Wal-Mart near Sixth and Wakarusa streets.
Bill Newsome, president of 6Wak Land Investments, said he was opposed
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the city rejecting his building proposal.
He has filed six lawsuits against Lawrence in relation to the city not allowing him to build Wal-Mart.
Fake checks circulate through local restaurants and businesses
—Laura Pate
The Lawrence Police Department issued an alert for fraudulent checks
being passed in Lawrence.
The checks were written in the name of Naomi Kidd, a 77-year-old Eudora woman who died in a fire in February 2003. Someone gained access to her personal checks and checks from the First Baptist Church in Eudora, where Kidd was the treasurer.
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The police department received four checks that were written within the last week. The department anticipates that others have been written and accepted,
ON THERECORD
A 20-year-old KU student reported a burglary, criminal damage and theft at 9:21 p.m. Sunday in the 5000 block of Clinton Parkway. The driver's side door and dashboard were damaged. The damage was estimated at $3,750.
UN CAMPUS
The School of Fine Arts is having its Brown Bag Classics featuring Kip Haeheim, electronic music, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. today at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Bring a lunch; drinks and admission are free. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
SUA is sponsoring a Cabaret/ Chicago night at 7 tonight at the Hawks Nest in the Kansas Union. Prizes will be awarded during intermission. This event is free.
SUA is sponsoring an Afternoon Tea from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow at the Kansas Union Lobby. Join SUA and the KU Memorial Unions for free tea and cookies while enjoying music. This event is free.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries is having a Veggie Lunch from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Thursday at the ECM. Come for good food and conversation. Optional donation for meal. Contact Laura Adams at 843-4933.
The KU Ballroom Dance Club is sponsoring dance practice from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Hashinger Dance room, Ballroom, salsa, and swing practice for beginners or to those looking to learn new moves. Contact kubdc@ku.edu.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries is sponsoring Feminists United at 9 p.m. Thursday at the ECM. This is open to all men and women. Contact Sarah Shay at 843-4933.
said Sgt. Mike Patrick. The checks were for less than $100 and written at fast food restaurants and local merchants, he said.
Lawrence police have three suspects, two females and one male, all of whom are Lawrence residents, Patrick said. The department does not know of any relationship between Kidd and the suspects.
Direct information to the tips hotline at 843-TIPS.
Neeley J. Spellmeier
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Kansas Bureau of Investigations looked into alleged brutality by two KU police officers at a rally protesting the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty. Two students filed charges against the officers. Five years ago
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