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Fieldhouse
instudent riders
BY ADAM STRUNK
astrunk@kansan.com
Perfume, alcohol and sweat pervade the air. Students drink colorful liquids from water bottles or sneak sips from cans of Busch Light and Keystone hidden beneath jackets. The group stacked body upon body, begins an improptu rendition of the national anthem followed by the Rock Chalk chant. One couple makes out, trying to steady themselves against the wall. This is everything one imagines as a college party at the University of Kansas ... and it's on wheels.
2011, Safebus recorded 37,283 rides, a 70 percent increase from the 21,999 rides recorded during the corresponding time period last school year.
"The numbers have been quite surprising," said Derek Meier, transport coordinator for KU on Wheels. Meier explained that the large growth in ridership was because of the restructuring of routes.
"The, secret here is adding Daisy Hill." he said. Safe Bus.
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Adam Buhler/KANSAN FILEPHOTO
A student hops onto SafeBus. This year SafeBus has experienced a rise in ridership.
postponed in senate
BY ANGELIQUE MCNAUGHTON amcnaughton.kansan.com
In an effort to give student senators the chance to better represent their constituents and themselves, the student rights committee drafted a student senator Code of Ethics to be added to the senate rules and regulations.
Student senators are responsible for controlling a $24 million budget. With no current code of conduct or similar ethical code directly related to senate, the student rights committee proposed the bill to provide some accountability for student senators.
Student senate member Brandon Weiderholt, a freshman from Garnett, said he hadn't experienced anything unethical during his time in senate. However, Weiderholt said it would be a good thing to have.
"When you're controlling a budget that big and with that much power, this is definitely a good idea," Widerholt said. "We're trying to make sure students know their senators are being held accountable."
Harris said he felt chief of staff Aaron Dollinger moved to have the bill postponed in order to enable himself more time to look it over because the bill would add more responsibilities to his position.
Student senator Aaron Harris, a senior from Wyandotte and a photographer for The University Daily Kansan, is a sponsor of the bill and the driving force behind it. He said throughout the past few years senate didn't have an ideal image.
"I am a little disappointed that it got postponed but its better than being defeated," Harris
SUGGESTED ARTICLE FOR THE STUDENT SENATE CODE OF ETHICS:
1. Members of the Student Senate at the University of Kansas are empowered by the student body to represent student interests both responsibly as well as ethically.
3. Senators are elected by their fellow students. Therefore, it is their duty to pay attention during session to make sure that their constituency is being duly represented.
2. A bill should be voted on for its merit to the student body regardless of the author.
Dollinger said he thought it was necessary to have a document that makes it clear how senators should act and to have the enforcement of the code go through his office because his staff is very knowledgeable of senate rules and regulations.
"I think that it is important that when you have a piece of legislation that directly affects any position you thoroughly go through it," Dollinger said.
said.
The bill will be the first item on the agenda at the next full senate meeting on March 16 in the Kansas room of the Kansas
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View the proposed Code of Ethics bill at kansan.com
GREEK LIFE | 2A
Letter sheds light on hazing
The University's final report on potential hazing incident is unveiled.
Jayhawks take on Tigers
GAMEDAY|8A
Kansas will play its last game of the conference season at Missouri.
INDEX
Classifieds. 3A
Crossword. 4A
Cryptoquips. 4A
Opinion. 5A
Sports. 10A
Sudoku. 4A
WEATHER
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