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NEWS / FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / KANSAN.COM
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is."
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FACT OF THE DAY
Pomology is the study of edible fruit. Carpology is the study of fruit whether they are edible or not.
Friday, November 19, 2010
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Do you think the maximum penalty, 30 years in prison, is a fair punishment for those who may have stolen athletics tickets?
[ ] Yeah, $3 million is a lot of money!
[ ] Maybe. They need to be punished,
but that's a little harsh.
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Forty three years ago tomorrow, KU unveiled plans for the construction of Wescoe Hall. It was to be a 25-story tall skyscraper complete with parking garage. Some might consider it a blessing that federal funds dried up, leading to the four-story building we have today.
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FRIDAY
What's going on?
November 19
SATURDAY November 20
Student Union Activities will present the movie "Inception" from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Kansas Union, Woodruff Auditorium, level five.
The Department of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity will present a professional and technical writing workshop from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Joseph R. Pearson Hall, room 204.
November 20
Instructional Services is hosting a workshop, "Community of Science," at 1:30 p.m. in Anschutz Library.
University Governance is holding a SenEx meeting at 3 p.m. in the Provost Conference Room of Strong Hall.
SUNDAY November 21
The Department of Chemistry will present the 15th annual Carnival of Chemistry from 1 to 4 p.m. in Malott Hall.
TUESDAY
November 23
MONDAY
November 22
WEDNESDAY November 24
The Department of Physics and Astronomy will have an astrophysics seminar from noon to 1 p.m. in room 2055 of Malott Hall.
The Spencer Museum of Art will present the lecture "Tower of the Sun: Okamoto Taros Colossus for the 1970 Expo in Osaka" at 5:15 p.m. in Room 211 of the museum.
Elizabeth Berghoult will be performing on the Campanile from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving break. No classes.
November 25
THURSDAY
Thanksgiving Day. No classes.
ODD NEWS
Politician promises to work on driving
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania's governor is grappling with a problem facing many teenagers — inexperience behind the wheel.
Responding to a question at
a news conference Thursday, Ed Rendell acknowledged that he has not driven extensively for 20 years — since before his days as Philadelphia mayor in the 1990s.
For the past eight years, plainclothes state troopers assigned to his security detail have chauffeured Rendell in a state-owned
sedan. Rendell says he expects that privilege to continue for about six months after he leaves office in January.
He's promising to bone up on his driving skills during that time. However, he says he was never a great driver to begin with.
Robber fails in slow getaway attempt
ties told The Aiken Standard that the man left the store on a riding lawnmower Thursday morning but didn't get far before he was arrested.
AIKEN, S.C. — Police in South Carolina say a man attempted a slow getaway by lawnmower after robbing a convenience store.
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Capt. Troy Elwell says Ricky New has been charged with assault and battery, first degree and armed robbery.
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Investigators say the suspect beat a store clerk with a stick during the robbery. New was being held at the Aiken County jail. It wasn't yet known if he has an attorney.
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The redesign cost $3,500 and took more than 10 weeks to complete. Chief of Staff Aaron Dollinger initially said he hoped the website would be completed in four to six weeks. He said Kern Group, a Lawrence marketing firm hired for the project, completed the website in its timeframe of 10 to 12 weeks.
STUDENT SENATE
Website gets new design,goes live
Student Senate launched a new website Thursday with the hope of creating a more visible and interactive online presence.
Senate also hired Kern Group to create a new logo as part of its rebranding efforts, which includes the website redesign and the President's taskforce on Mission, History and Vision. Student Body President Michael Wade Smith designated the task force to create a Student Senate mission statement.
Dollinger said the new website was more user friendly and
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The website cost $3,500 and took more than 10 weeks to complete.
"I'm most excited to have something to be proud of that will start our rebranding process," Dollinger said. "Everyone kind of knows about Senate but doesn't know what we do. This is that first step."
interactive than the previous one. It includes a link to Senate's Facebook page and a live Twitter feed.The new logo is prominently displayed in the top-left corner.
He said the new website would
"Next year they can update the information but they don't need to do a complete overhaul," Dollinger said. "This is a way to save money through an initial investment."
be easy for future chiefs of staff to operate. Elections are held annually, and new Student Executive Boards are appointed after each one.
— Michael Holtz
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