in other words
"Nothing would be better, from my point of view, than to be able to testify."
National Security Adviser Condoleeza Rice on testifying to the Sept. 11 commission where she would be questioned about the government's actions in the events leading up to the terrorist attacks.
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news in brief
tuesday, march 30,2004
CAMPUS
Debate team reaches Sweet 16, places sixth
The Kansas men's basketball team was not the only team to make it to the Sweet Sixteen over spring break.
The KU debate team made it to the Sweet Sixteen round in the Cross Examination Debate Association national championships and finished sixth overall.
The event took place on March 18 to 22. The University was among 65 teams to qualify to the single-elimination tournament from a pool of more than 200.
Sophomore pair Matt Cormack, Lincoln, Neb., and Lindy Simonsen, Omaha, Neb., advanced to the Sweet Sixteen after defeating the University of Missouri and then University of Texas in the following round. The University dropped its next competition to California State University at Fullerton and did not advance to the quarterfinals.
The second KU pair, seniors Todd Jordan, Lenexa, and Jordan Tinsley, Little Rock, Ark., lost to Cornell University in the round of 32 after defeating the University of Oklahoma.
Emory University, Atlanta, won the CEDA championship.
— Steve Vockrodt
ON THE RECORD
A 21-year-old KU student reported an auto burglary and criminal damage at 7:13 p.m. Saturday in the 900 block of Highland Drive, A 1988 Buick LeSabre was damaged. The damage was estimated at $100.
A 27-year-old KU student reported an auto theft at 2:10 a.m. yesterday in the 1700 block of West 23rd Street.
A1995 Mazda, valued at $7,000, was stolen.
A 20-year-old KU student reported a burglary and theft that happened sometime between 10:00 a.m. March 22 and 11:00 a.m. March 24 in the 2200 block of Willow Creek Lane. More than $6,000 worth of property was stolen.
Question of the Day
KU info exists to answer all your questions about KU and life as a student. Check out KU info's website at it84-3650 or visit it in person at Anachuzt Library.
How many species of birds are in Kansas?
According to the Audubon Society's Bird-a-thon, Kansas ranks third in the nation for avian species diversity. Kansas ornithologists have counted at least 225 different species of birds.
Washing away cares
Bryan Funk, Lawrence senior,picked up game pieces during a game of Washer with, from left, Brian Arnold, Rolla, Mo., senior, and Kevin Gates, St. Louis senior. Funk won the Washer game yesterday with 23 points.
100TH ANNIVERSARY
FROM THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ARCHIVES
Five years ago
MARCH 30
Plans to build a new Lawrence Arts Center were presented to City Council. The plan would build the new center in the 900 block of New Hampshire Street. A newly planned parking garage, across the street from the space for the proposed center, would satisfy the center's parking needs, proponents said.
Rumors swirled that Kansas assistant basketball coach Matt Doherty would be named the new head coach at Notre Dame. Doherty played basketball at North Carolina under then-assistant coach Roy Williams, and won the 1982 National Championship with teammates Michael Jordan and Sam
Perkins.
Richard Hamilton led the University of Connecticut to their first National Championship, beating Duke 77-74. 25 years ago
Kansas Senate passed a bill that reinstatecd the death penalty in Kansas after the United States Supreme Court struck down the law in 1972. The bill approved the death penalty for federal murder murder committed during another federal crime.
An advertisement for Miller High Life beer appeared on page 3 of the Kansan. The ad depicted a student standing in the post office, holding a six-pack of the beer. The ad read, "Ah, a care package from home."
50 years ago
The University of Kansas holds first bicameral primary. Under a new reorganization plan, student government was divided into two houses, the House of Representatives and the Student Senate. More than 120 students ran for office - the largest number in KU history.
Margaret Allen, Kansas City, Mo., freshman, was chosen as the University's Relay Queen candidate, and would compete before judges in Kansas City. The winner would reign over the Kansas Relays Dance.
The body of Queen Mary was buried next to her husband, King George V, in England.
ON CAMPUS
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Ecumenical Christian Ministries is sponsoring a Faith Forum: A Liberating Take on Christianity from 9 to 10 p.m. in the ECM, 1204 Oread. There will be dialogue, questions, conversation on a variety of personal, social and environmental issues. Contact Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
- Ecumenical Christian Ministries is sponsoring Feminists United at 9 p.m. Thursday at the ECM. This is open to all men and women for discussion of issues on gender and concerns of feminism. Contact Sarah Shay at 843-4933.
- 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.
University Christian Fellowship is sponsoring a Bible Study at 7 tonight in the ECM. Contact Rick Clock at 841-3148 or www.ucf4u.org.
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.
Russian and East European Studies is having their weekly Laird Brown Bag from noon to 1 p.m. today at 318 Bailey Hall. The title of the lecture is Freedom of Speech in Kyrgyzstan with Nurjigit Kadyrbekov, Junior Faculty Development Program Fellow. 2004.
The School of Fine Arts is having their Brown Bag Classics featuring Kip Haaheim, electronic music, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. tomorrow in Alderson Auditorium of the Kansas Union. Make your lunch a classic. Just bring your lunch because drinks are on the Kansas Union. Admission is free. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
The African Studies Resource Center is sponsoring an African Studies Forum from 4 to 5:30 p.m. today at Alcove D of the Kansas Union. The title of the presentation is Preparing for Fieldwork: Experimental and Emotional Processes Among Forced Migrants with Melissa Filippi-Franz. The African Studies Forum is a new space for the presentation and lively discussion of the diverse, scholarly, work of Africanists at the University.
Student Union Activities will be sponsoring a showing of the movie Eight Women from 8 to 10 tonight at the Woodruff Auditorium, Level 5 in the Kansas Union. Tickets are $2 and available at the Hawk Shop in the Union, or free with an SUA movie card. For more information call 864-SHOW.
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