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KANSAN
March 11, 2004
N ITS 100TH YEAR AS THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
What is a nine letter word for "classroom distraction?"
Crossword puzzles appeal to many, irritate others
By Steve Vocorodt svocorodt@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
The clue for 10-across in today's The University Daily Kansan crossword is "prepare for a fight." For those not up to the mental challenge, the answer is "spar."
Preparing for a fight is part of everyday class for many lecturers and students when it comes to students doing the crossword in class.
Students like Julia Schneider have no problem sitting in most classes with the crossword folded over. Schneider, Columbia, Mo., senior,
said the crossword was probably the only reason she picked up the newspaper.
Such students are the bane of teaching for some professors who find themselves competing with the crossword for attention.
lecture classes
"There are a lot of classes I wouldn't do it in because I find the class
word for attention. "It's called lack of attentiveness," journalism professor John Broholm said. "And it always comes back to bite you in the ass later on."
But that makes no difference to Schneider, who does the crossword every day in class, especially in large lecture classes.
interesting," Schneider said. "But if it's a class like Biology 100 class where there are 1,000 people and it's eighth grade science, why should I listen?"
Jeff Whittier, recent KU graduate, has seen the friction of the crossword's presence in class.
"I've seen a couple professors yell at a student, but those people usually weren't too sly about what they were doing." Whittier said.
doing. Schneider said she does not even find the Kansan crossword too difficult, especially when compared to
SEE CROSSWORD ON PAGE 8A
Students deal with dropped program
By Laura Pate
lpate@kansan.com
Kansan stuff writer
A meeting yesterday in JRP Hall tried to reconcile differences between officials in the School of Education and students who will be affected by the school's decision to cut its physical education program.
Twenty-two applicants applied to major in physical education in the school, but none were accepted because the school expects to eliminate the program by the year 2006. All current physical education students will have to finish their degrees by then.
degrees by them. Angela Lumpkin, dean of the School of Education, used the meeting to help the students who would need to change their plans. She told applicants that she would contact each one of them individually to talk about their situations and pursuing other majors, she said. She said the meeting went well.
gwent well.
"Any time you are willing to meet face-to-face, there's a positive mutual response," she said.
Carrie Mills, one of the turned-down applicants, organized the meeting. She said the meeting helped calm her fears about the future.
"It gave us peace of mind and put our trust back," the Louisburg junior said. "We haven't lost all hope."
We haven't lost our hope. Although the meeting was a positive step, Mills said, she thought that the school had not handled things properly and should reconsider its decision.
Mills said if the school did not admit more students, classes involving teamwork skills in sports would lose students needed to make the classes work. If only two people were in a class, it would be difficult for students to learn how to manage a team sport, she said.
Lumpkin said she didn't expect the elimination of the physical education program to be reversed.
gram to be made, and that "The decision has been made, and that decision is not to admit anybody new." Lumpkin said.
Steve Nilhas, Lawrence High School principal, said he had noticed a trend in schools cutting special programs such as physical education. Cuts in special programs will probably happen in Lawrence schools because of a lack of support from the Legislature, he said.
A group of Lawrence elementary school principals decided to cut back 25 percent on physical education, art and
SEE DROPPED ON PAGE 8A
Resolution opposes banning gay unions
By Andy Marso
amarso@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Student Senate committees passed a resolution last night to oppose a constitutional ban on gay marriage.
The resolution was written in response to a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
The resolution was written by Tyler Longpine, CLAS senator, and Colt Schafer, Queers and Allies senator. It stated that a ban on gay marriage would go against the University of Kansas' Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, which prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Colin Brainard, freshman senator, spoke against the resolution. He said it would be useless to argue a constitu
SEE AMENDMENT ON PAGE 8A
Revue showcases talent, charity
By Azita Tafreshi
atafreshi@kansan.com
kansan staff writer
After months of preparation, east members in the 55th annual Rock Chalk Revue will take the stage tonight for opening night.
Under the theme "Close Call," five pairs of fraternities and sororites will perform their original skits at 7 tonight, tomorrow and Saturday at the Lied Center to raise money for the United Way of Douglas County.
Last night's dress rehearsal was the last in a long line of daily practices the cast members have been required to attend since the first day of classes this semester.
The individual groups have met for at least an hour on weekdays and an hour-and-a-half on weekends, said Jessica Mace, executive director for Rock Chalk. The Woodbury, Minn., senior said the show's 250 cast members had worked tirelessly to produce the best possible show.
possible show. "It's unbelievable how talented these people are." Mace said. "And this is such a great way to showcase it."
There's always some nervousness in the days preceding opening night, said Mike Barnicle, Sigma Nu Rock Chalk director. But the Burr Ridge, Ill., senior
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SEE ROCK ON PAGE GA
Nick Erker, Loveland, Colo. senior, played the part of Lt. Wessel in An Officer and a Gentle Storm during dress rehearsal for Rock Chalk last night. Eker is part of the Phi Delta Theta.
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