1 in other words "Thank you for not rushing the tower. They would have killed me." — Arizona Gov.Janet Napolitano quoting the expressed gratitude of a released prison guard who was held hostage in a watchtower for 15 days by two inmates. 2A the university daily kansan news in brief tuesday, february 3, 2004 CAMPUS Couple's gift establishes professorship, scholarships The University of Kansas received a donation for more than $1 million from Belfour and Betty Joe Lorbeer McMillen of Fort Worth, Texas. The donation will be used for dance scholarships and to acquire a mathematics professorship. The $960,000 will go toward the G. Bailey Price Professorship.The money will help the mathematics department get a distinguished professor. Jeff Brandsted/Kansar Elizabeth Mariano, Leavenworth sophomore, worked in a Haworth Hall lab yesterday preparing materials for research on worms. She was pouring agar plates used for growing bacteria. Agar is a substance bacteria feed on. "When you have a distinguished professor, it's sort of like a magnet that attracts students, faculty and keeps faculty here at the University," said Jack Porter, chairman of the mathematics department. The remaining donation will honor a dance major with four years of tuition assistance. The recipient also is required to enroll in acting and voice courses. The trusts were made to the Kansas University Endowment Association. —Matt Rodriguez NATION Bush reveals new budget amid record federal deficits WASHINGTON President Bush proposed a $2.4 trillion budget today slicing scores of programs from prisons to arts education in the face of record federal deficits and the costs of war. His budget chief warned a future request for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan could add $50 billion. The election-year blueprint would pour funds into the military, domestic security and some education and health initiatives. The Associated Press Democratic candidates spar about special-interest links WASHINGTON—John Kerry and Prepping plates Question of the Day KU Info exists to answer all your questions about KU and life as a student. Check out KU Info's Web site at kuno.fi.libku.ca, call it 864-3508 or visit it in person or onschutz Library. Pop quiz: Name the teams that constitute the Rim 12 Nebraska Oklahoma Oklahoma State Texas Texas A&M Texas Tech John Edwards swapped charges as their South Carolina primary fight shaped up to be key to Kerry's dreams of sweeping seven states Tuesday and seizing command of the Democratic nomination fight. On the eve of a cross-country contest, Howard Dean joined Edwards in calling the front-runner a friend of special interests. But there were fresh signs of weakness in Dean's campaign, and Kerry went for the jugular against Edwards, questioning the North Carolina senator's credentials and electability. The Associated Press WORLD Baylor Colorado Iowa State Kansas Kansas State Missouri Sharon wants settlements removed from Gaza Strip JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said today he wants to remove nearly all the Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip without waiting for a peace deal, outlining his go-it-alone plan and prompting threats from far-right allies to bring down his government. Sharon told his Likud Party that the 17 settlements he wants removed are a "security burden." ONTHERECORD A 30-year-old KU student reported the theft of a 1993 Honda Accord at 12:44 p.m. Saturday in the 800 block of Alabama Street. The car was valued at $2,000. An 23-year-old KU student reported criminal damage to a door and door frame at 2:23 a.m. Saturday in the 1700 block of West 27th Street. The damage was estimated at $150. The Associated Press A 20-year-old KU student reported criminal damage to a 2003 Honda Scooter Elite at 1:54 a.m. yesterday. The damage was estimated at $200. 100TH ANNIVERSARY FROM THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ARCHIVES ON CAMPUS KUCALENDAR.COM ences said yesterday. 15 years ago "Enviros, a student environmental group, and KU's environmental studies program both want to see a halt in the use of the plastic-based products, commonly known by the trade name Styrofoam." 20 years ago "David Katzman, the dean, said that Brown had asked him to raise the failing grade that freshman point guard Cedric Hunter eventually received in Katzman's American history course." "The students have carried on the practice of using borrowed tickets until it has grown more serious than they think," he continued. "It seems easy enough to borrow another fellow's ticket, and take your girl to the game upon it, but when you stop and figure out that not only are you defeating the purpose for which the enterprise tickets are issued, but also perjuring yourself in the bargain, it will quickly be seen that it doesn't pay." 90 years ago "The practice of students riding into basketball games on other students' season tickets has got to stop,' said Manager W.O. Hamilton in his office at the Gymnasium this morning. 15 years ago There will be an Engineering Career Fair from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. today in the Kansas Union Ballroom. This is open to all students to connect with employers for fulltime, co-op and internship positions. Professional dress is required. Contact Linda Cropp at 864-3891. KU Relay for Life is having a First Team Captain's Meeting at 7 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union. Any teams or groups interested in participating in the Relay in May should select a team captain to attend this meeting for more information on the Relay. Contact Emily MacDonald at emacdonla@ku.edu. AIESEC is sponsoring a new member recruitment information session at 8:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow in 426 Summerfield. Contact Leslie Kimmel at 864-3304. Russian and East European Studies is having its weekly Laird Brown Bag from noon to 1 p.m. today in 318 Bailey Hall. The title of the presentation is Shamanism in Kyrgyz Oral Epics with Aigier Diykanbaeva, Doctoral Candidate, Izmir University. Bring your lunch and your questions. "KU basketball coach Larry Brown overstepped his authority in trying to keep a basketball player academically eligible this season, as associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sci- Ecumenical Christian Ministries is sponsoring a University Forum from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the ECM, 1204 Oread. The topic Is The Bush Foreign Policy: Its Rationale, Promotion and Consequences and the speakers will be a panel of members of Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice. Contact Thad Holcombe at 843-4933. The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring a Hallmark Symposium Series showing Thomas Huang, industrial design, and David Brackett, textile design, at 6 p.m. in the Spencer Art Museum. Admission is free. Contact Art and Design at 864-4401. University Christian Fellowship is sponsoring a Bible Study at 7 p.m. in the ECM. Contact Rick Clock at 841-3148 or www.ucf4u.org. Ecumenical Christian Ministries is sponsoring a Faith Forum; A Liberating Take on Christianity from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the ECM. 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. 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