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VOL.100,NO.129
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
(USPS 650-640)
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THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1990
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Protesters descend on Strong
Budig outlines steps to end racial discord
Bv Eric Gorski
By Eric Gorski and Jonathan Plummer Kansen staff write
Chancellor Gene A. Budig spoke in a packed Strong Hall rotunda yesterday after about 80 students who were upset about the racial climate at KU marched to the administrative offices and demanded action.
Budig, who was attending meetings at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan., returned to Lawrence when he learned about the protest. He arrived at Strong about 4 p.m.
About 350 people filled the room and lined the second-floor railing to hear Budig address minority issues and other student concerns. Budig responded to questions submitted by
'Today, I offer the institution's apology to Ann Dean.I have asked the executive vice chancellor to take appropriate action, remembering the importance
First day voters turn out in force
By Matt Taylor
Kansan staff writer
Cruising into the '90s
Poll workers reported heavy turnouts yesterday during the first day of Student Senate elections, and some students complained that fliers were distributed too close to polling places.
Eleanor Macish, Senate Election Committee chairman, said 2,521 students voted yesterday. A total of 2,575 ballots were cast.
Some tables were running out of ballots for student senators, said Jeff Morris, student body vice student.
Take note
Pad and pencil essential when browsing
by JoLee Fishback
Take out a pad of paper and a number two pencil. No, this isn't a pop quiz. It's time to look for a new car. And taking notes is a good way to keep track of all the information.
"I think it helps people remember the differences between models," said Lee Hubbard, general sales manager at Jay Wolfe Acura, Kansas City, Mo. "When you talk prices, you should definitely take notes."
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Buying a new car is the first major investment for many students, and, without guidance, foolish, regrettable decisions may be made. To avoid such a scenario, here are some things to keep in mind when shopping for a new automobile:
- Identify your transportation needs. Bruce Brown, new car sales manager at Shawnee Mission Ford, Shawnee, said a student should first think about his or her lifestyle and about what kind of vehicle will fit it.
"Think about whether you'll pull
a trailer or a boat, haul several passengers or go fishing," he said.
-Budget how much you can spend. Before you have your heart set on a specific model, however, you should check out your financial situation, Brown said.
However the total price of the car is not the only financial worry.
"You should also allow for property tax and sales tax on a car," he said.
"Budget how much money you can spend a month, too," he said.
He also suggested checking out at a car's gas mileage and warranty conditions.
*Narrow your search to a few models. Joe Mayer, business manager at Ketcham Oldsmobile, Independence, Mo., suggested that students take their time. A rushed or pressured decision is seldom a good decision and often one you may regret.
"Go out on a Sunday when the salespeople aren't out in force and you can look more leisurely," he said.
Other information you can ask for is a dealers' service department rating and their customer satisfaction index, said Derek Schimming, leasing manager at Andy Klein Pontiac, Overland Park.
- **Find a salesperson who you can trust.** "Find someone you're comfortable with and can talk to," Mayer said. "A good salesperson will let you know what special student financing options are available."
"Find someone you're comfortable with...A good salesperson will let you know what special student financing options are available."
Joe Mayer business manager Ketcham Oldsmobile
"The customer satisfaction rating is very important and all dealers receive
it every three months," he said. "If a dealer won't tell you, then you should go somewhere else."
*Be objective when you test drive. Hubbard says that since buying a car is usually an emotional experience, you should try to evaluate the car objectively during the test drive.
"That's why a thorough test drive is important," he said. "Is it comfortable to drive. Can you see clearly?"
He also recommended keeping the car overnight, if possible, to give you time to make a levelheaded decision.
However, only about 50 percent of dealers allow you to keep a car overnight, said Schimming. It is usually in the final stages of bargaining that they allow a car out for that long.
Consider the resale value of
the auto. According to Schimming, when a consumer buys a car, he should consider the trade-in value.
"Buy a car with a good track record," he said. "They all depreciate, but some do more than others."
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by Ines Shuk
Well-equipped cars prime targets
KU police Sgt. Schuyler Bailey said that although car burglary wasn't among the most common crimes on campus, students should be aware that expensively equipped cars had the highest potential of being burglarized.
Buying quality car equipment is easy if one can afford it. Keeping it safe isn't that simple.
However, Bailey said that students could prevent car burglary and theft by locking their cars, covering expensive stereos and radar detectors and installing removable equipment.
Also, he said car owners should copy the serial numbers of their radar detectors, stereos, and other expensive car equipment to facilitate police recovery efforts. KU Police release serial numbers of stolen items to the National Crime Information Center.
"There's a pretty big chance of recovering stolen equipment through the center," he said. "We've gotten pieces back from places as far as California."
Although KU police haven't released crime statistics for the 1989 calendar year, Bailey said 273 burglaries were reported during 1988, including those committed in buildings, offices and cars on campus. That is 14 more than in 1987. Bailey said those related to cars were the least common.
While burglaries have increased
"To protect cars from either burglary or theft, a good quality alarm is a plus," Bailey said.
at the University, car theft has diminished. According to KU police statistics, 16 cars were reported stolen on campus during 1987, two more than in 1988.
Car alarms with auto pagers is the best security equipment available on the market, according to Ace Security owner Jeff Wallace.
Jeff Wallace, owner of Ace Security Systems, a Lawrence automobile security devices shop, said alarms with auto pagers were the best car security equipment available on the market. The sound of broken glass and even of subtle movements will be perceived by a super-intelligent sensor, that will set a siren off for 30 seconds. Wallace said. Simultaneously, the pager will go off to alert the owner of the car. The pager has the capability to reach a four-mile radius.
However, Wallace said there were other auto security devices available in the market, such as glass breaker protectors and alarms, with prices ranging from $99 to $350.
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Printing Services had to more ballots because of the turnout, said Linda Weeks, mer service manager. She that to her knowledge, the ice had never had to print ional ballots during an elec-
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