Section A·Page 6
Wednesday, January 24, 2001
Red Lyon Tavern
A touch of Irish in downtown Lawrence
944 Mass. 832-8228
SUNFLOWER
OUTDOOR
BIKE
804 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence, Kansas
(785) 843-5000
The Etc. Shop The Look of Lawrence
One of the Largest Selections of Brighton Leather Products in the U.S.A.
A Brighton Heart Store
Shees & Handbags for
Men, Women Walkins in Bifold,
Trifold and Passcase
Stores for Men. For Men
and Women Walkins in Dress
& Casual, Watches,
Checkbooks & Day Planers,
Sunglasses & Lotion
SUNGLASSES
Ran Ban = Brighton + Many other styles
GIFTS
Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, Renille
Mackinot Collection, Lamps, Art
Glass, The Tile & Stained
Glass Lamps
JEWELRY
Huge selection of Sterling Silver,
Gold & Silver Jewelry.
The
Etc.
Shop
928 Mass
DOWNTOWN
LAWRENCE,
KS
1707-1942 KS 928 Mass
his shoes hand bags
Library dean search causes concern
(785) 843-0611
Leaded Lamps and Glass Panels Clocks
By Andrew Davies writer@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
University officials are starting a search for a new dean of libraries, but some professors are concerned how the new dean will direct purchases of library resources.
The opening came after Keith Russell retired Jan. 10 because of health reasons. Julia Rhodes is serving as interim dean during the search process.
Marilu Goodyear, vice chancellor
"We have not set up a committee yet," she said. "I expect that to be done reasonably soon."
of information, said the search process was still in its infancy.
The concern comes from David Smith, associate professor of sociology, who recently wrote an open letter to the administration and circulated the document to other University faculty members. The document expressed concerns that under the new strategic plan, the library system would be based on electronic resources and not contain enough documents.
"New technologies are desirable, but serious research and teaching requires above all rich, scholarly resources and thus far nothing that is available online even begins to rival what books and journals have to offer." the letter said.
Goodyear said the new dean would not favor having an electronic-based library or document-heavy library but would add resources based on what the University needed.
evaluate what the campus needs," she said.
"I think it's somebody who can
These are issues that will be addressed fully when the search process begins in full in about six weeks, Goodyear said. She said she would work with Provost David Shulenburger in selecting the members of the search committee during that time. The search committee will consist of students and faculty.
Goodyear said although the new dean would have the advice of others, he or she would have to lead the process of implementing the strategy.
gic plan.
"I think the leader is always critical to the process," she said. "The new dean will coordinate, manage and lead that process."
Shulenburger said the strategic plan would not dramatically change the requirements for the new dean, and the University needed "someone who appreciates the responsibility and has the skills to get material needed for both groups."
Goydaear she hoped to have a new dean in place by next January.
- Edited by Melinda Weaver
Eyes need relaxation to avoid discomfort
By Livi Regenbaum
writer@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Staring at computer screens all day and reading for long periods of time can leave students complaining of eye strain.
Kristyn Westphal. Prairie Village senior, said eye strain caused headaches and her vision to become blurry.
"My eyes would always hurt because I would read for long periods of time without a blink but she said it would have a hard time seeing."
Elizabeth Crandon, a Lawrence optometrist, said eye strain was a common problem for students.
"We see a lot of students here who suffer from eye strain," Crandon said. "Eye strain is a common problem for students who use computers for long periods of time."
Crandon said symptoms of eye strain included tiring eyes, blurry vision, red eyes and headaches.
Cassie Cool, Wichita freshman, said she also suffered regularly from eye strain.
"My vision always goes blurry, and I get headaches when I work at the computer for long periods of time," she said.
Cool said applying eye drops and taking breaks helped her
AVOID EYE STRAIN
Take breaks frequently
Visit an optometrist if you think you have a serious problem with eye strain
Apply eye drops
Source: Elizabeth Crandon, Lawrence optometrist
recover from eye strain and focus better.
Crandon advised students who had symptoms of eye strain should see an optometrist.
"An optometrist will often give several remedies for those suffering with eye strain." Crandon said. "Some will get prescription glasses which will help relax the eyes and help them to focus. Often times non-users wear glasses to patients with eye strain in order to relieve the symptoms of dry eye."
Westphal said she had benefited from prescription eyewear.
"Glasses relieved my symptoms of eye strain," Westphal said. "They help me to focus better and read for long periods without bluriness or headaches."
Crandon also advised students who suffered from eye strain should take frequent breaks.
— Edited by Melinda Weaver
Parents' pad has pros, cons
Living at home can ease burden
By Cynthia Malakasis
writer@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
Becca Humburg doesn't pay rent or utilities.
Humburg, Lawrence senior,
chose to move back in with
her parents this summer, giving
up apartment life for a significant break in her
expenses.
"My brother moved to Denver for a job, so I moved back in," Humburg said. "There's a little studio apartment attached to my parents' house with an internal door — which most of the times remains unlocked — so I figured I wouldn't have to pay rent anymore."
Living with one's parents, though, is a package deal. While students with tight budgets can save money by living at home, there are some disadvantages.
"It can get a little overwhelming, sometimes." Humburg said. "I don't have a curfew or anything, and I can
have friends over at all times, but my parents are overly concerned about me."
Sometimes, however, the choice to live at home while in college is made for cultural purposes.
Fallon Farokhi, a Lawrence freshman of Iranian descent, is one example.
"In our culture, most girls stay in their parents' houses until they're married and move in with their husbands." Tarokhi said.
Even though Farokhi said she lived a completely normal college lifestyle she has a job and an active social life like many American students
her choice to live with her parents bore traces of her cultural origins.
"I'm still attached to my parents, and I would have a hard time leaving them and making the transition to college life at the same time," Farokhi said.
She said she also didn't want to feel she had too much time and freedom on her hands, and neglect her studies.
"My parents ask me about school and studying, and I still feel like there's some kind of control," Farokhi
said.
Although parental control is something college students might resent, Farokhi said there were ways of getting around it.
"My parents are lenient," she said. "The only thing they insist upon is sleeping in my own bed every night, however late I return."
Although Humburg and Farokhi have different reasons for living with their parents, both said such living arrangements were temporary.
"I lived with my parents my freshman and sophomore year, and I absolutely needed to move out after that," Humburg said.
She said it was an issue of having her own space and learning responsibility.
"I had to pay my own bills and learn how to cook," Humburg said. "Now I love to cook."
Farokhi said her parents encouraged her to move out.
"My parents feel I'm a little too dependent on them," Farokhi said. "They think that moving out is how people grow up faster."
- Edited by Leita Schultes
The KU School of Fine Arts and Kansas Union present
Brown Bag Classics
Make your lunch a classic. Join the Music & Dance Department for free, noon-time performances. Just bring your lunch because drinks are on the Kansas Union.
January 17 Abigail Dinin, Piano
January 24 Mike Hall, Prof. of Trombone January 31 Ben Sayevich, Prof of Violin, Peter Chun, Piano Prof of Viola, & John Boulton, Prof of Flute
February 28 Jazz Combo I
February 21 Jack Winerock, Prof of Piano
February 7 Ed Laut, Prof. Of Cello,
& Toni Marie Montgomery, Piano (Dean SFA)
March 14 Larry Maxey, Prof of Clarinet,
Alice Downs, Prof of Piano, & Linda Maxey Piano
March 28 Sarah Fox and Guy Montes, flute
April 4 Julie Mealiff, Piano
April 11 Paul Stevens, Prof. of Horn
April 25 Jessica Smythe, Piano
May 2 Allyson Walters,
Wednesdays, 12:30 pm to 1 pm, Alderson Auditorium, Level 4, Kansas Union
Piano courtesy of Vaccaro's Piano and Organ of Overland Park
School of Fine Arts University of Kansas
University of Kansas
Comfortable & Affordable Living
Whether you prefer to live alone or with roommates, we have a home designed with you in mind. You pick your apartment and we'll do the rest. At Mastercraft apartments we have a number of features to make your life easier. From the convenience of our furnished apartments and managers to our numerous locations acros Lawrence, you will find that Mastercraft caters to your needs with convenience. Call today and make an appointment to see Mastercraft for yourself.
- Studio.
• 1 BR
• 2 BR w/ 1 BTH
• 2 BR w/2 BTH
• 3 BR w/ 1 1/2 BTH
• 3BR w/2BTH
• 4BR w/2BTH
• Town House
- Gas, Heat & Water
- Central A/C
Fully Applianced Kitchen including
Kitchen including microwaves*
- Private Patios &
- Private Patios &
- Balconies
- Swimming Pool*
- Washer & Dryer*
- Washer & Dryer
- Friendly on site
- Laundry Facilities on site
REGENTS COURT
manager
*On bus route*
19th & Massachusetts*749-0445
- Emergency 24-hour Maintenance Not offered at every unit
Tanglewood
10th & Arkansas 749-2415
15th & Kasold 749-4226
14th & Mass 841-1212
CAMPUS PLACE APARTMENTS
11th & Louisiana
841-1429
7th & Florida 841-5255
842-4455