VOL.101.NO.66
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29,1990
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Classes out for some reservists
By Mike Brassfield
Kansan staff writer
When Eli Nitz dropped all his classes yesterday, he had a good reason: his Marine reserve unit had been called to active duty.
Nolte, Oltaz freshman, was called to active duty Monday. His reserve unit in the 4th Marine Division will conduct its normal drill this weekend before being deployed Wednesday to Camp Pendleton in San Diego, Calif.
Nitz did not know when or if his unit would be deployed to the Persian
"I think they could at least let us finish the semester before they ship us out, but I'll go," he said. "I agreed to serve, and I will."
Gary Thompson, director of the Office of Student Records, said that between 10 and 25 students had left the University of Kansas this semester because they were called to active duty.
Jeff Weinberg, assistant vice chancellor of student affairs, said students who had to interrupt their military service had three options.
He said students could withdraw from school entirely, take a grade of incomplete in classes and finish them later, or talk to individual professors to see if a grade could be assigned based on work done in the class so
Students who withdraw because
they are called to active duty are entitled to a full refund of tuition, fees and the balance of any unused housing charges, he said. That policy was put into effect at the beginning of the semester.
"I've talked to several students — both men and women — who were very pleased that the University was working with them," Weinberg said. "This policy will be in place until the United States and Persia Gulf are no longer an issue."
As the semester has progressed, more students have chosen to take incomplete or grades rather than a refund, he said. But many students who are called to active duty must leave on short notice.
"On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving a woman called and said she had to leave in a hurry," Weinberg said. "She didn't have time to talk to her professors, so she took incomplete."
Nitz said he definitely planned to re-enroll at KU after his return. He chose to withdraw from the University rather than take incomplete because he felt he could do better in his classes if he started over.
Nitz said he would leave many of his possessions with his roommate in Tempel Hall. Nitz's father will pick up his possessions before Christmas break.
See related coverage p. 9
K.JHK raises $5,300 from auction
Money will buy new equipment, benefit Environs
By Amy Zamierowski
Kansan staff writer
Chris Beurman, development director for KJHK, introduces an item up for bid at the station's auction.
After a U.S. flag was held up to view, the auctioneer began to push for bids. His wide eyes darted quickly across the crowd, following his out-stretched arm as he pointed out bidders.
"Give me 10," said Sonny Dolan, a professional auctioneer hired for KJJK's biannual fund-raising auction.
After a few minutes of biding, he exclaimed, "Sold! To the person way in the back 'Thanks, Ma'm."
About 250 people attended the auction and food fair last night at the Holiday Inn Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive.
"It is a good place for poor college students to come for a cheap meal and to see how an auction works," said Tristan Lester, tepkən senior
She said she also came to the auction because she wanted to make a donation to KU Environ, which received the money from the ticket sales. Tickets were $2 if bought at the Kansas Union.
Bearman said the food fair was a large part of the event and brought many people to the auction. Seven people donated about $2,000 worth of food.
Chris Beurman, JKHK development director, said, "We wanted to do something for a campus group. We needed to come in cowy, but every day is Earth Day."
About 100 local merchants donated about $13,000 worth of merchandise to the auction, including gift certificates, clothes and cosmetics. For every $100 of merchandise donated, the business will receive eight donor announcements during KJHK broadcasts.
Various novelty items also were donated, such as a U.S. flag given by Rep Slim Lattery, D-2nd District, to the Mall autographed by George Brett.
Bearman said that the auction raised about $5,000 from the auctioned merchandise and that ticket sales raised about $300.
KJHK will use the money to buy new equipment.
One of the most highly valued items up for bid was a Kodak 35 millimeter camera with accessories. It was donated by Felix Camera Stores Inc., 3300 W. 15th St., and was valued at $190.
"I was hoping I would get it for $60, but I wasn't going to go past $100," he said. "The bidding was tense."
Joe Gose, Prairie Village graduate student, won the bid for the camera at $100
Marci Francisco, assistant director of the Office of Facilities Planning, made the highest bid of $180.
Another popular item was a Colorado ski trip worth $300.
"I came here because my friend said, 'Let's support Envires and eat,' she said "I didn't have any money for a trip, but my husband loves to ski."
Ann Peck, Olathe graduate student, said that she had been to all of the KJKH auctions in the past seven years. "The fact outwitted the largest she had seen
"In the past, the auction was completely over the air and ran for three nights," Peek said. "But we found that people were not coming to claim things they bid on. Also, now people who purchase merchandise they are bidding on."
a member of Environs, said he thought the group might use the money to sponsor a conference at KU next semester that would include other environmental groups from universities in Kansas.
Alan Nelson, Lawrence senior and
"It seems like they are making pretty good money," he said. "The success of an auction depends on an auctioneer, and this guy is pretty funny. And I like seeing him trying to get a few extra dollars."
Cruises could be Christmas gifts for gulf soldiers
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is looking for more big ships to send to the Persian Gulf — not aircraft carriers or battleships, but cruise ships to serve as floating rest and anchorage spots for desert-weary troops.
The bids were due Tuesday, and there's a chance the first ships could reach the region by Christmas.
Using cruise ships for R&R is an innovation spawned by necessity. There's no place in Saudi Arabia or the U.S. to take a beer or a dance, at least legally.
And none of the neighboring countries that allows drinking and reveling is willing or able to serve thousands of airmen, soldiers and sailors, most of whom would be getting their first break in months.
Owners of ships that would meet the Pentagon's specifications are also a bit wary of taking on the job, according to industry officials.
An official of a consulting firm serving as an intermediary for several steamship companies that explored the Pentagon proposal said he knew of several proposals submitted by the Tuesday deadline and had spoken with other brokers who said they had submitted bids as well.
"The interest has been varied because there could be some risks," said the official who spoke on condi- tion matters when he nor his company be identified.
"The owners are also concerned about the wear and tear on ships and
about taking them out of the itinerary for future cruise service." he said. "So, it's not likely that many of us are going to be looking for this type of婴
Defense Department spokespersons acknowledged the search for passenger ships to serve as R&R vessels. But they refused to provide further details immediately, saying they needed to get clearance first under Command, which is in charge of American forces in the Middle East.
In an interview two months ago, the commander of U.S. forces in the region, Army Gen. H Norman Schwarzkopf, said the chartering of cruise ships was under consideration to allow troops to "relax and dance and have music and air conditioning and swimming pools and just sort of hire it up."
The Pentagon's request for bids said the ships should be able to hold at least 600 passengers; provide full hotel services, including food, bar service and entertainment, and have English speaking crews.
Study discovers HIV in 1 in 500 students
The Associated Press
BOSTON — About one in 500 U.S. college students is infected with the AIDS virus, and further spread of the deadly disease is likely on campuses unless students change their sex habits, a study concludes.
Based on the new findings, the national Centers for Disease Control estimates that between 25,000 and 1 million are infected with HIV, the AIDS virus.
"Risky behaviors are occurring, and now we know we have the infection. It is cause for concern and need to be controlled." D. Gayle, who directed the study.
The CDC study is the first nationwide attempt to judge the presence of HIV on college campuses, said coauthor Richard P. Keeling of the American College Health Association.
However, the researchers cautioned that AIDS could still spread dramatically among college students who have transmitted diseases have done.
It shows that the virus is probably about as common on campuses as in the public at large.
"I think probably the most important thing from this study is that it shows us the potential," Keeling said. "The combination of a sexually transmitted disease tossed into cameroon has led to an epidemic of very serious consequences in the future. It also shows us we have an opportunity to prevent that."
testing of blood samples drawn from 16,863 students at 19 schools, most of them large state universities. It found that two-tenths of 1 percent of the students were infected with the virus.
The study was based on random
Among other results of the study published in last week's New England Journal of Medicine;
Overall, the survey found 30 AIDS-infected students. All but two were men.
The infection rate was half of 1 percent for men and two-hundredths of 1 percent in women.
Those over age 24 were seven times more likely than younger students to be infected.
At 10 of the 19 campuses the survey found no AIDS infections.
Keeling, who also runs the student health service at the University of Virginia, said students often thought AIDS was something that did not concern them. Other factors that may enhance the spread of the virus include widespread casual sex, poor skill at negotiating safe sex practices and making sense of sex while drinking, which makes people less cautious.
The study was based on testing of blood samples drawn for other purposes at student health centers. Even though the researchers promised not to reveal AIDS rates at individual schools, many schools refused to participate because they feared being labeled as "an AIDS college."
Percentage of students who cheat in class will increase, survey predicts
By Yvonne Guzman
Kansan staff writer
and the number of students who cheat in the 1990s will increase, according to the study, which was based on a study with the teacher of antropology at Rutgers.
According to the study, which surveyed 232 graduating college seniors, 45 percent of students cheat at a standardized test; 33 percent cheat on a regular basis.
About 78 percent of all college students cheat, according to a study conducted by a professor of anthropology at Rutgers University in New Jersey.
Dave Shulenburger, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, said that he was surprised by what the study implied regarding the high
KU faculty members say cheating is a notable problem at the University of Kansas, but they disagree as to whether the problem is worsening.
frequency of cheating and that he did not think as many KU students cheated.
Shulenburger said the administration had no way of knowing how many KU students cheated. Many incidents are handled within individual classes; departments are not required to report that information, and some students who cheat probably never are caught.
"I certainly hope that it's not that high," he said. "I don't think that it is that high."
Lawrence Sherr, Chancellor's Club professor of business, has evidence suggesting a possible downward trend in cheating by some KU students.
Although official records do not document cheating at the University, some faculty members keep track in their own ways.
Lawrence Sherr
Since Fall 1985, Sherr has given a survey to his business statistics students, asking them if they ever have cheated on an exam at KU.
It's obviously a travesty of education. I've got better things to do than run a police state.
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Sherr said he mainly surveyed sophomores rather than seniors.
In 1985, about 60 percent said yes, Sherr said. Last fall, 42 percent said yes, and last spring 46 percent said they had cheated on an exam at KU.
Although his survey showed different results than Moffatt's, Shear said KU students were not necessarily more honest than students elsewhere.
Steve Goldman, director of freshman-sophomore English, said plagiarism was a problem at KU.
who, as Sherir said, had had more time to cheat. In addition, his question omitted various kinds of cheating, such as pliaraging papers.
caught cheating in freshman-sophomore English classes each semester
Between 20 and 30 students are
but a English class each semester.
But Goldman said he did not think cheating had gotten worse within the last 10 to 15 years.
The most frequent types of cheating in lower-level English classes occur when students copy or closely paraphrase passages from Cliff's notes. Students frequently have friends write papers for them.
"HI-tech is everywhere," Shulenburger said.
However, some KU faculty did agree with Moffatt's assertion that students are creating newer, more effective ways to cheat.
Instead, there is more pressure on students to do well in school, he said. That pressure has created the illusion that teachers cannot find an easy way of passing classes.
A student caught cheating usually is penalized by the professor. A common penalty is to receive an "IF" for a comment or exam, Shulen burgered said.
One of the most severe ways a student can cheat is to send another student to take an exam for him, he said.
If the misconduct is more severe, it may be brought to the department's attention. The department then makes a recommendation, often to suspend or to dismiss the student from the University.
If the student and faculty disagree about what happened, a faculty hearing is conducted and a final decision made by the Office of Academic Affairs.
One way KU is trying to discourage those who cheat is through a message against cheating printed on the inside covers of blue books.
Measures like the anti-cheating message are part of an idea that many people agree with: Any cheating is too much, and faculty must continue to find ways to discourage them, many of whom are not caught.
"It's obviously a travesty of education," Sherr said. "I've got better choices to do than run a police state."