UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Tuesdav. November 26. 1996
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Numbed ones eagerly await the new MTV
By Jeff Ruby
Kansan staff write
Music Television, the channel we all love to loathe, recently made a colossal, earth-shattering announcement that will change the way you think about the station.
After all these years, it finally plans to start showing some videos.
What a novel idea. Real, actual music videos on MTV.
Remember those? it's a hazy memory, but I vaguely recall seeing two consecutive videos on the channel many years ago, back in the day when the rocket ship took off every hour and the astronaut guy put the revered MTV flag on the moon. Now we get 23 hours a day of Rock and Jock softball games starring Dan Cortese and one hour of Mariah Carey Unplugged.
The makeover, effective (or ineffective) Dec. 8, is touted as the most sweeping change the network has ever made. Its 66 million viewers, in addition to seeing a broader range of videos, will be treated to a Dennis Rodman interview show and a program showcasing independent and imported artists.
The change couldn't have come at a better time, because I think executives were on the verge of changing the station's name to PSB-TV for Perpetual-Spring-Break TV, or MGS-TV for MoronicGame-Show TV. Just-Plain-Lousy-Programming-But We-Don't-Care-BecauseWe've-Got You-Student-Zombies-Hooked-Already TV is another appropriate name and catchy JPLPBWDCBWGYSZHA-TV for short.
After years of detesting the fluffy substance with which the popular culture channel has hooked us, now we can hate the channel for the reason we originally did: Lame, offensive videos for bland songs written by talentless artists, crammed in between hyperkinetic jeans commercials and pointless, babbling commentary by irritating veejays.
For those who switch to the dial's loudest television network for the sole purpose of looking for hotties among Singled Out's 50 frenzied single men and 50 shrieking single women or to see what Jenny McCarthy isn't wearing, MTV's announcement should come as a refreshing change.
But for the rest of us brainwashed androids — who mechanically grab the remote control and switch to channel 35 before our subdued brains can alert us to the fact that we'd learn more by sniffing rubber cement and cramming our head into a cinder block.
As much as I hate to say it, it doesn't matter what MTV puts on the air. We'll devour it no matter how dense.
Tremors shakes dance scene
Eric Howell / KANSAN
New nightclub provides place for clean fun
Tremors replaced the former Club 729 at 729 New Hampshire earlier this month. The club has changed its name and will also be changing its format.
By Liz Musser
Kansan staff writer
No riffraff. That's the goal of the newly opened Tremors nightclub at 729 New Hampshire St.
Tremors, which opened Nov. 8, has replaced the former Club 729. With a dress code, limo service and a commitment to friendly atmosphere, the management of Tremors would like the new 18-and-over club to be known for its respectability.
Ojelleye runs Tremors with the owner, Dennis Steffes. Tremors was created in response to the unpleasant environments of other clubs Ojelleye and Steffes had visited, Ojelleye said.
He said that the mood in other places was sometimes unfriendly and that fights often broke out.
"Everywhere you go, people say they need a nice place to go," said manager Larry Ojeleye. "So we just decided to open a place."
"We've created a good environment. People can come here and have a good time with no problems and no troubles. It's all about having a good time," Ojeleye said.
Part of the way that Tremors creates a friendly environment is by enforcing a dress code,
Ojeleye said. The club does not allow hats, or any sort of apparel that could be gang-related.
"It isn't a put-on-a-suit kind of thing," Ojeleye said. "If you look decent, you'll get in."
The club also has a limo that customers can use for transportation to and from their homes. The cost is $20 a trip.
The music at Tremors is played by disc jockey Mark Moffet. He said he plays a mix of music
from Top 40 charts and club charts.
"It's a blend of stuff that's not totally whacked-out," Moffet said. "We're trying to play stuff that people know and like to dance to."
Moffet said that Tremors was not in competition with the other two dance clubs in Lawrence because their formats were different.
The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St. plays different types of music each night. Langstons, 804 W. 24th St., plays hip-hop.
Moffet said Tremors was best for people who like big crowds and dancing.
"The purpose is not just to sit around and drink," he said. "But the only way to tell if it's something you like is to go."
Fines leave pet owners out in the cold
By Dave Breltenstein Kansan staff writer
With the weather becoming increasingly arctic, our best friends' tails may not be wagging as fast.
Many students seem to forget that their four-legged friends shouldn't be tied to a campus tree on cold days or mistreated in other ways.
" Humans went into a contract with animals when we decided to domesticate them. We've broken our contract."
"Animal Control will come onto campus and take your dog if you're not treating it right," said Emily Charley, Lawrence sophomore and employee at the Lawrence Humane Society, Inc., 1805 E. 19th St. "Leaving your dog out in these elements is neglect."
Charley warns students not to bring their pets to campus when the temperature lowers, and she said the mistreatment of animals is a class B misdemeanor.
Emily Charley
There are about 200 to 250 animals at the Humane Society now, but not all were abused. Many ran away from home and the owners did not know where to pick them up. Charley suggests putting a home address on the collar of the animal so Humane Society employees could try to return the animal.
Lawrence sophomore
"Those people know what they're doing is wrong," she said. "That's not just ignorance. That's something else. The dogs have a reason to be upset and obnoxious. Humans went into a contract with animals when we decided to domesticate them. We've broken our contract."
For those animals not claimed
immediately, the waiting game can be difficult, so volunteers at the Humane Society are welcomed.
"My sole request for volunteers is that they play with the animals," she said. "Pets get depressed just like elementary school children would if they were lost."
If residents cannot volunteer, the Humane Society accepts clothing, blankets and pillows for the animals to sleep on and play with. Although the animals are treated kindly in the shelter, their owners are not. Animal Control, 111 E. 11th St., fines many pet owners for negligent actions.
Sgt. Dave Hubbel of the Lawrence Police Department said that fines for most offenses varied and that judges made the ultimate decision what the fine would be. Animal Control distributes tickets, and the revenue from the fines is put into the city's general fund.
Jeff Tschudy, Lawrence senior, often brings his dog Gus, a Dalmatian, to campus. But now that it has gotten colder, Tschudy is leaving him at home.
"When it's really bitter outside, our walks are very short, but it's more because I'm really cold," he said.
Gus usually is not tied when he is on campus, and people have called the Humane Society five or six times to have him taken away, Tschudy said. He said it originally cost $10 to pick up his dog, plus a $26 dog-at-large fee, and that the fine had increased each time.
"I could chain him up, but I think that's a bad idea," he said. "Gus grew up around here, so he is familiar with campus."
Today's Birthday (Nov. 26)
HOROSCOPES
You're sharp as a tack this year. Complete a pending legal matter so you can get on with other things. Drop an old bad habit in December. In January, an investment pays off well. Try something unusual in February. Rely on your sweetheart's experience in April. A friend's annoying criticism is right in June. Follow a wise leader in September, and join the right team in October. Keep a lover's secret in November.
Arles (March 21-April 19) - Today is a 9.
Travel plans may be disrupted today, so be flexible. You could rekindle an old flame, or a friendship could develop into something more intimate. Be wary of a person who wants to dominate you, however. That's never going to work.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Today is a 5.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) - Today is a 9.
Things should calm down as the day goes on. Don't let an old grudge keep you from asking for the help that you need. This afternoon is a good time to go shopping for domestic items or food. Look for a great bargain.
Your plans could turn out different than expected. If you're prepared, it could be a wonderful adventure. If you're not, you'll find out what you should have studied. Be stingy with your money, and save your love for an old friend.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) - Today is a 3.
If you find yourself snapping at
dogs and little children for no reason, try to lift. Tomorrow will be better. Keep your goals in mind, and don't let changes in your schedule rattle you. Eventually, you always get your own way. Call a friend tonight to vent.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is a 9.
Pay attention in traffic; other people may be confused. You're agile and intelligent, but some of them may be asleep at the wheel. A sports activity should be loads of fun tonight, but don't forget to take care of your sweetheart first.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Today is a 5.
You may be incapable of making even the most trifling decision this morning. If so, don't make any.
Gather more information first. An argument at home could be upsetting if you take it too seriously. Don't make a big deal out of nothing.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Today is a 9.
This morning you should feel like writing letters. You may have to edit them, however, to make sure you're not telling too much. If you want to impress an important person tomorrow, don't stay up late talking with your best friend tonight.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) - Today is a 3.
If you’re planning something difficult, put it off until tomorrow. With luck, you may be able to get somebody else to do it. A drive by the water and dinner out would be very nice tonight. If you can't afford it by
yourself, share expenses with a friend.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 9.
You have plenty of ideas, but have trouble putting them into logical order. Hold off; you'll be sure by the end of the week. Your sweetheart may be making unreasonable demands on your resources. Give him or her ail your attention but not all your money.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Today is a 3.
Concentrate on a difficult task today. If it is not in your area of expertise, you might have to request professional assistance. Your luck and mood improve tonight. Schedule a special dinner engagement with a nurturing person.
Aquaril (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) - Today is a 10.
Get your friends to help you figure out what to do next. They'll help you come up with the solution to the problem. A long talk leads to romance tonight. Go ahead and make a commitment; it'll be easy to keep.
Plsces (Feb. 19-March 20) -
Todav is a 5.
Even the most stressful situation will seem funny later, so you might as well try to see the humor in it now. Confinement with a carefully selected playmate could be the most pleasant way to spend this evening. In other words, have dinner in.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment only.
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