101 in other words "We don't have the luxury of fighting among ourselves." Al Gore on his decision to endorse Howard Dean for the Democratic presidential nomination. --- 2A the university daily kansan news in brief wednesday, december 10, 2003 Kansas Union to offer deals discounts during finals week The Kansas Union will be helping students studying for finals next week by providing discounts on food, drinks and services. services. Milton's coffee shop will offer a variety of evening specials, including a free coffee on Wednesday and free coffee reffills Monday. The Jaybowl features free billiards from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and free shoe rental after 6 p.m. all week. During the day, nachos will be marked down to $1 at the Jaybowl. Keith Ellis, Student Union Activities graduate assistant, said the specials were an effort by SUA to ease the stress of studying for finals while promoting the Union at the same time. For more information on the specials and other services, call 864-SHOW or click on the Hawk's Nest at www. suaevents.com. Zack Hemenway Kansas high court to consider regulations on big pig farms HAYS — In a closely watched case, the Kansas Supreme Court will consider whether counties can impose stricter rules than the state on large hog farms and other confined feeding operations. In February 2002, Norton County commissioners adopted laws requiring a top on waste lagoons to control odor and protect groundwater, more deep-soil testing, and a distance of three miles between confined feeding operations. Later that year, District Judge Michael Barbara tossed out the regulations, ruling they violated a 1998 state law that bars counties from changing the statutory provisions governing confined feeding operations. ling operations. But the Norton County Commission has steadfastly defended its regulations, insisting the state's rules do not do enough to protect the county's residents and natural resources. and natural resources. The Kansas Livestock Association and several producers sued commissioners after the regulations were adopted. Allie Devine, the association's legal counsel, said counties did not have the authority to write their own animal feeding regulations. But Norton County Attorney Doug Sebelius said Barbara's ruling disregarded the importance of local government acting to protect local citizens and the state's natural resources. The Associated Press Nation San Franciscans elect mayor in closely monitored election SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco voters chose a new mayor yesterday in a closely watched race between two liberal candidates, one a Green Party member and the other Mayor Willie Brown's chosen successor. Brown's chosen successor By midmorrow, 78,000 voters had returned absentee ballots, an unusually high number that likely favored Democrat Gavin Newsom. His opponent, Green Party candidate Matt Gonzalez, said he was optimistic his supporters would more than make up for those numbers at the polls despite cold and drizzly weather. despite cold and dizzy weather. The tight race, coming so soon after Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger's election as governor, has been seen as a gauge of whether California's Democrats have lost touch with their core constituents. touch with their corpse. The candidates have such similar positions that both would be considered liberals in almost any other major city. Associated Press. The Associated Press 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 kuinfo.lib.ku.edu, call it at 864-3508 or visit it in person at Anschutz Library. I lost something. Aw, too bad. You should look for it at one of the University's many Lost & Founds. There's a complete list of locations and contact numbers at: www.ku.edu/~kucops/police/lost.shtml. newsaffiliates KUJH-TV News Look here every day for information about KUJH-TV News, the student television station of University of Kansas. Tune into KUJH for weekday newscasts and other programming on Sunflower Cable channel 32 at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m.and 11:30 p.m. On KJHK, 90.7 FM, listen to the news at 7 a.m.,8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Then again at 6 p.m. Katie Sanz, Leavenworth office employee, walked along the wet Spencer Research Library walkway yesterday. The weather in Lawrence rangeo from thunderstorms in the morning to snow in the evening. camera on ku Check the all-new, 24-hour Web site of The University Daily Kansan at www.kansan.com. On Campus The Center for Russian and East European Studies is having its weekly Laird Brown Bag from noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow at 318 Bailey Hall. The topic is The U.S. and Eurasia:2003 with Paul D'Anieri, director of the center and associate professor of political science. The Ecumenical Christian Ministries in sponsoring a University Forum from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. today at the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. The title of the forum is The Many Choices of Tom Averill. As a fiction writer, teacher and commentator for KANU, Averill uses many styles and voices. Averill will talk about the derivation and creation of unique speech and narration in his work. OAKS is having a brown bag lunch for nontraditional students from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow in Alcove B, Level 3 of the Kansas Union the Kailas at **KU Ballroom Dance Club is having** Latin dancing lessons at 7 tomorrow night in Hashinger Hall dance studio on the fourth floor. No partner or experience required. ■ Ecumenical Christian Ministries and United Methodist Campus Ministry are having a finals pancake feed from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday at the ECM building. Ecumenical Christian Ministries having a Candles and Carols Advent Workshop from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the ECM. This is a service of candle lighting, carol singing and scripture. SUA is sponsoring the 15th annual Angel Tree at the University of Kansas. Angel Tree is a Salvation Army event that provides underprivileged Lawrence youth a happy holiday season by providing gifts and clothing for them. Stop by one of the three Angel Trees in the Hawk's Nest and Kansas Union Lobby, and also at the new Student Fitness Recreation Center to pick up an Angel today. The event ends on Stop Day. STOP BUY SUA is sponsoring an Open Mic Night at 7 tonight in the Hawk's Nest of the Kansas Union. The Top performer gets a $50 prize. SUA is sponsoring an afternoon tea from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow in the Kansas Union Lobby, Free tea and cookies will be served. SUA is sponsoring a Stop Day Eve Holiday Celebration from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hawk's Nest, Level 1 of the Kansas Union. 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