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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOL.103,NO.57
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1993
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Survey: men more likely to drink to overcome social inhibitions
Data disputes theory of women's drinking
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By David Stewart
Kansan staff writer
The survey of University of New Orleans freshman also indicated that men are more likely than women to use condoms and other forms of sexual protection after they have been drinking, said Peter Anderson, University of New Orleans professor of health education and head of the study.
Breaking a common myth about alcohol use and sexual habits among college students, men may be more likely than women to drink in order to overcome sexual inhibitions, according to a recent survey.
Before conducting the study, Anderson and his assistant Debbie Mathieu expected that more women than men would drink to overcome sexual anxieties such as fear of rejection, Anderson said. At the same time,
Anderson said, the researchers anticipated women as more likely than men to use sexual protection after drinking.
But the results from the survey of 491 students in the human sexuality class stunned Anderson.
"It was a surprise," Anderson said. "The results seem very counter-intuitive."
Anderson said he had no clear explanation for the survey's results, only a few theories.
Anderson said he thought that women who drink may get more intoxicated than men and therefore may not remember to use protection when having sex.
"Men have to overcome the fear of rejection when it comes to sex," Anderson said. "In order to approach the fear of rejection, they may use alcohol more often than women."
Dennis Dailey, professor of social welfare, said the results of the survey also surprised him, but said the connection between alcohol and sexual activity
among college students remained strong.
"We've known for a longtime that alcohol does reduce the inhibitions people have for sexuality," Dailey said. "There are cases where people are unable to have any sex at all unless they have been drinking."
Dailey said such people drink to overcome other anxieties, including guilt and shame about having sex, memories of sexual abuse, and fear about sexual performance, also called performance anxiety.
Julie Francis, public health educator at Watkins Memorial Health Center, said she agreed some students drink alcohol to overcome their fears about sex but excessive drinking can be detrimental to sex.
"Alcohol enhances whatever mood you're feeling before you start drinking," Francis said. "It makes it easier for a student to drink when looking for a man or a woman. It just feels better at that moment."
Tim Marks, Salma senior and president of Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol, said he was surprised at the survey's result showing increased alcohol use by men.
Liberating brew
Of 493 University of New Orleans freshmen
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120 students — 72 males and 48 females — or about 25 percent said they had drunk more than normal at least once to make it easier to have sex.
Of those 72 males, 37 percent said they regularly drank more to make it easier to have sex. Of those 48 females, 18 percent said they regularly drank more to make it easier to have sex.
About 60 percent of the males who drank for sex used protection after drinking compared to 33 percent of the females who drank for sex.
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"I think there is a common belief that some guys, if not most, use alcohol to make their dates uninhibited," Marks said.
Angela Tira, Overland Park senior, said she did not think students would drink just for the purpose of having sex.
"They do a lot of things after they've been drinking," Tira said. "But they don't necessarily drink just to do those things."
A PLACE OF MEDITATION
At nearly 50, Danforth Chapel provides a serene atmosphere for more than just weddings
By Shan Schwartz
Kansan staff writer
Although it is the smallest building on campus and nearly 50 years old, several student organizations continue to use the Danforth Chapel religiously.
Since its completion in 1946, the chapel has served the University as a nondenominational place of meditation and worship.
Large wedding parties can be seen outside the chapel on weekends throughout the year, but during the week the chapel is used by several KU religious groups for Bible study, prayer or communion services.
"I think the facility lends itself to a spiritual, reverent atmosphere on campus," said Ann Eversole, director of the Organizations and Activities Center.
The use of Danforth Chapel is free, Eversole said. All maintenance and cleaning is done by facilities operations.
Student organizations can reserve Danforth for up an hour at a time three times a week during designated hours, Eversole said. Reservations can be made at the OAC office, 400 Kansas Union.
Eversole said that some nonreligious groups, such as organized living groups and honorary organizations, used the chapel for some sacred ceremonies.
When the chapel is not reserved for use, it is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. for individual prayer and meditation. Individual use was the original reason for the chapel's construction, Eversole said.
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Jolinda Matthews, Garden City sophomore and member of Canterbury House, said that although the group's own chapel at 1116 Louisiana is only a block away from campus, the weekly service at Danforth was "something different" and something the group had done for years.
But with an increasing number of religious organizations at KU, Eversole said, guidelines were set for student groups to use it as well.
"It's just a tradition, and it's such a neat chapel," Matthews said. "A lot of students go to our Thursday services because they work on the weekends and can't make it on Sunday."
Canterbury House, a KU Episcopal organization, uses Danforth chapel for Thursday Eucharist celebrations.
Father Jerry Volz, right, a priest at the St. Lawrence Catholic Center, celebrates Mass with about 20 people at Danforth Chapel. The center celebrates Mass here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m. The chapel is nondenominational and is also used for nonreligious functions.
Mark Winton, Montgomery, Ala., sophomore and a leader of Icthus Christian Outreach, said Icthus reserved Danforth chapel three times a week for morning prayer services. Winton said the chapel's location and interior atmosphere made Danforth ideal for their gatherings.
"You can have a group of people in there and be secluded," Winton said. "If we were somewhere else on campus, like the (Kansas) Union, there'd be a lot of other people just hanging around."
Winton said he also used the chapel for a group Bible study on Wednesday evenings and during the day for personal prayer.
"I call it my haven on campus." Winton said. "It's really quiet, it's really peaceful, and you can't hear anything that's going on outside when you're in there.
After being built in 1946, the smallest building on campus has been home to many weddings and religious events.
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"I love the place."
Yeltsin sets out design for new-age Russia plan
Constitution maintains high presidential power
The Associated Press
MOSCOW — Boris Yeltsin set out his design for the new post-Soviet Russia yesterday, with a draft constitution that bolsters his presidency and keeps a tight rein on Russia's restive regions.
the shorter terms and Yeltis's retreat from a promise to hold early presidential elections in June have fed criticism that he is strengthening his own power at the expense of the legislative branch. Since disbanding parliament and crushing resisters in early October, Yeltis has wielded virtually absolute power.
The constitution, which is to go before voters next month, lets Yeltsin serve out his five-year term until 1996 but sets lawmakers' terms at two years — half the length proposed earlier.
Parliament will be chosen in national elections on Dec. 12. the same day as the referendum on the constitution.
There is some anxiety that the new parliament's legitimacy may be compromised by a short campaign, the recent political violence, and Yeltsin's banning of several hard-line parties and publications.
The old Supreme Soviet legislature had five-year terms, and Yeltsin stepped outside the constitution and disbanded it to stop it from blocking his free-market reforms and eroding his authority.
A constitutional convention Yeltsin handpicked in June has been drafting the charter.
He has long sought a new constitution to reflect the changes Russia has undergone since the 1991 Soviet collapse and provide a framework for more.
Yeltsin presented regional leaders with a working draft of the constitution last week and said he was determined to hold the Russian Federation together.
A newfoundation
**President:** Elected to a four-year term and cannot serve more than two terms in a row. A special provision allows current president Boris Yeltsin to serve out his term, which expires in 1996.
**Parliament:** Consists of two houses, the State Duma and the Federal Council. Duma has 450 members, half elected in head-to头 race and the other half by proportional representation of parties. Duma members serve two-year terms. Federal Council consists of 176 members, two elected from each Russia's republics and regions.
Key provisions of Russia a draft Constitution, which would replace 1977 document adopted under Soviet leader Leonid Kuchinin
Replaces the Soviet Congress of People's Deputies and Supreme Soviet
Private property and land: Right to private ownership of land and other property is guaranteed. Yeltsin has already lifted restrictions on free sale and purchase of land. In Soviet times, almost all land was state-owned and farming was by collective. Free enterprise: Freedom of trade, competition and economic activity was guaranteed and owned by the state.
activity was controlled and owed by the state and telegrams are guaranteed. Private telephone calls, letters and telegrams were the old constitution also guaranteed privacy, but in Soviet times, much private correspondence was monitored. Freedom of movement: People can freely leave and return to Russia, and no citizen can be expelled involuntarily. Travel outside Russia was forbidden for most Russians during Soviet times, and exile was used to punish dissent.
Censorship: Forbidden. The old constitution also guaranteed freedom of the press, but "In accordance with the aims of building Communism."
Source: The Associated Press
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After spending the last two summers playing the spotlight on some of the hottest acts in Branson, Mo., Dusty Workman, Topekas senior, is looking for his next career move.
Making the big time
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Horizon 2020 forum to discuss Lawrence, county land
By Tracl Carl
Amy Isaac graduated from the University of Kansas last May. Now she works in the loan department at Emprise Bank, 2435 Iowa St.
Kansan staff writer
Lawrence and Douglas County residents have put together goals and strategies for Horizon 2020, a comprehensive land-use plan for Lawrence and Douglas County until the year 2020. These goals include expanding and improving the job market available to KU students like Isaac who want to stay and live in Lawrence after graduation.
"It's a lot prettier than western Kansas," she said.
Isaac, who is from Newton, said she liked the size and feel of Lawrence.
A community forum will be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Lawrence High School cafeteria, Louisiana and 19th streets, to discuss the goals and strategies of the proposed plan.
Jean Milstead, chair of the Horizon 2020 steering committee, said the plan would provide guidelines for the rapid growth that Lawrence had experienced during the last 10 years. In 1980, Lawrence had about 67,400 residents. In 1990, there were 81,700, almost a 20 percent increase.
By the year 2000, Lawrence's population is projected to be about 90,700. Milstead said the residential and business growth that would accompany that increase should continue Lawrence's tradition of planned community development.
"As we continue to grow, I hope we can maintain a certain quality of life," Milstead said.
"That's how we sell ourselves, by encouraging manufacturers to do a better job," Milstead said.
The plan also encourages manufacturers to work for a high-quality product and to preserve nature with development.
The plan stresses developing several different types of job opportunities, especially for residents with higher educations.
Bike paths, public transportation and the development of vocational and technical schools are three of the suggestions that citizens have recommended the plan include.
"They don't have time to participate in the community," she said.
"We have a lot of people in Lawrence who are working below their skill level," Milstead said.
The final plan will go before the county commission and the city commission for a
The plan states that new jobs can be created by actively pursuing business growth, especially for businesses that would utilize and work with the University.
Lawrence should attract jobs that would help sustain the high quality of life that exists in Lawrence today, Milstead said. New jobs may persuade commuters who live in Lawrence and work in Topeka or Kansas City to find a job in Lawrence. Commuters spend their time driving and not as much time concerned about their hometown. Milstead said.
Strategies of Horizon 2020 include:
* expanding international trade and cultural
Strategies of Horizon 2020 include:
On the Horizon
developing public and private partnerships with education, government, business, agr
- the pursuit of a balanced land-use plan that includes open, natural spaces with industrial, retail and residential land development.
- aggressively pursuing business growth to decrease the number of workers who commute to Topeka and Kansas City, and develop businesses that work closely with KU.
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vote in March of 1995.
Milstead said she hoped to see KU students involved at the forum tomorrow night.
"This is an opportunity to have those things they enjoy about Lawrence continue in the future," she said.
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