Polling places:
•Learned Hall •Wescoe Beach •Watson Library •Kansas Union
•Burge Union •Summerfield Hall Lindley Hall •8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. today and tomorrow
VOL.100, NO.129
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1990
Protesters descend on Strong
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Budig outlines steps to end racial discord
By Eric Gorski
By Eric Gorski and Jonathan Plummer Kansan staff writers
Kansan staff writers
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 important
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Warmer weather brings toplessness
by Wendi Groves
As the thermometer reaches 75 degrees, Lisa Smuckler, sophomore from Overland Park, leaves her last class and heads for the lake. Her small, silver five-seater, fits 11 friends on days like this.
Smuckler is the proud owner of a convertible.
"In weather like this there's nothing like it," said Smuckler.
More and more convertibles are becoming available; therefore sales have gone up in the last five years, said Debbie Nitsch, sales representative from Jim Clark Motors in Lawrence.
Chrysler LeBaron and the Volkswagen Cabriолет are the most popular models today. Nitsch said.
She also said that there is an increased cost when buying a convertible.
"Over and above the regular hard top equivalent model, the convertibles will run another $3,000," Nitsch said.
Looking at the larger picture, Nitsch said. "It's not just kissing your $3,000 goodbye. You receive that plus more in the end when you resell it."
"People who don't have the extra money to spend on a convertible typically find a model they like and have a sun roof installed," Nitsch said.
The safety of convertibles has greatly increased in the past years due to strict factory standard, Nitsch said.
"Any more the safety standards are such that they are just as safe as a hard top cat," she said.
The maintenance of a convertible top is not any more trouble than any other car top, Nitsch said. The maintenance on a hard top car is to wax it, but for a convertible top, it needs to have some kind of protector on it to keep it in good shape.
Some other popular models are the Mustang GT and the new Mazda Miata, said Tony King from Laird Noller Motors. He said that, on average, convertibles can start at $12,000 and run up to $22,000.
"If you're too busy to lay out, you can catch some rays while running errands," smuckler said. "They can be fun in cold weather, too. You can put the top down, bundle-up and blast not only the stereo but the heater."
Convertibles even have some advantages that aren't listed on the sticker.
Volkswagen Passat equals 'room wonder'
by Teresa Lynch
The 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL is a spacious European sports sedan that offers the college student luxury, a professional image and a great value.
Germans call the Passat the "Raumwunder"—the "room wonder." This four-door sedan seats five adults comfortably and has more space than Acura Legend, BMW 5-series, and Volvo 7-series. Extra trunk space for those road tripe can be achieved by folding the back seats forward giving you the versatility of a hatchback.
The Passat has automatic front seat shoulder belts with manual lap belts. The AM/FM stereo cassette radio has six speakers and is theft resistant with its own startup code. The windows are automatic and will
also roll up when the key is used to lock all four doors at once. You cannot lock your keys in this car.
Wide side moldings and breakaway side mirrors are definite advantages for those tight parking spaces. Another advantage is the 2-year/24,000 mile limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, a 5-year/50,000 mile limited powertrain warranty and a 6-year limited warranty against corrosion and rust perforation.
The Passat GL is a 5-speed manual that shifts gears with a flick of the wrist and speeds up to 127 miles per hour. It averages 21 miles per gallon in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
A wide selection of Passats, starting around $14,000, is available at Jim Clark Motors in Lawrence.
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First day voters turn out in force
By Matt Taylor Kansan staff writer
Poll workers reported heavy turnouts yesterday during the first day of Student Senate elections, and some students complained that flyers were distributed too close to polling places.
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Morris, student body vice
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Eleanor Macnish, Senate Election Committee chairman, said 2,521 students voted yesterday. Last year a total of 2,575 ballots were cast.
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