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Friday, November 1, 1996
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Cartoons depict AIDS reaction
Exhibit displays society's views
ByErin Rooney Kansan staff writer
The Grim Reaper wears an AIDS shirt as he stands with his arms wrapped around two of his friends, Apathy and Ignorance.
"Of course if it weren't for the support of my dear, dear friends I wouldn't be where I am today," says the Grim Reaper in Steve Sack's editorial cartoon depicting society's reaction to AIDS.
The cartoon is part of the traveling art exhibit Cartooning AIDS Around the World, which is on display in the Kansas Union Gallery through November 22. The exhibit features 47
cartoons from the United States and 15 countries. It is sponsored by the Student Union Activities fine arts committee.
Shannon Hart, Gladstone, Mo. senior and coordinator of the committee, said although the exhibit featured only cartoons, it still made an impact in the AIDS conversation.
"I think it's an incredibly educational collection of materials from all over the world," Hart said. "Each cartoon was loaned by each cartoonist; it's quite an exhibit."
The Douglas County AIDS Project and Watkins Health Center donated literature, condoms and red AIDS ribbons to be available to exhibit visitors. A representative from the two organizations will answer questions during afternoons.
SUA financed the exhibit with money raised from poster sales at the beginning of the semester.
This cartoon is part of the traveling exhibit Cartooning AIDS Around the World, on display in the Kansas Union Gallery through November 22.
Horror show more event than movie
SUA tradition draws KU students to Rocky Horror Picture Show
By Megan Jordan Kansan staff writer
It's a name-calling, toast-throwing, wet and wacky experience, sponsored by dancing transvestites and adored by many KU students.
That's right. It's the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
This Student Union Activities event has been a KU tradition for 20 years and sometimes draws as many
as 300 people, said Valerie Bennington, St. John senior and feature films coordinator for SUA. Audience members often dress up as their favorite characters in the film.
"A lot of people come just to watch other people." she said.
In the past, students could catch Rocky Horror on two different nights, Oct. 30, 31. This year, however, Dr. Frank-n-furter, Riff Raff and Eddie were in the Kansas Union Ballroom for one night only.
Bennington said that SUA had decided to limit the film to three different times on Halloween night to cut costs and clean-up time. Bennington also said that she hoped that
just one show on Halloween night would increase student participation.
Not that small audiences have ever been a problem. From it's adaptation from stage to silver screen in 1975, Bennington said the film has attracted an almost cult crowd. Rocky Horror is perhaps the only movie that demands audience participation. When it's raining on screen, the audience pulls out water guns and umbrellas. Viewers hurl insults at characters and dance along to the Sweet Transvestite song.
"The whole time people are screaming and yelling," Bennington said. "The closer you get to the
screen, the more chance you'll get hit with something."
SUA prepared for the event by covering the front of the ballroom with plastic. Bernington said members of SUA probably would be there until 3 am, picking up toilet paper and toast.
Lisa Drake, Lawrence resident, said her favorite part of the film was the song Great Scott, when everybody throws toilet paper at each other. Drake also said that she had seen Rocky Horror 36 times, but she did not consider herself a hard-core fan. "I'm a virgin compared to most of my friends," she said. "Some of them have seen it 500 times."
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) - Today is a 10.
HOROSCOPES
This is a fantastic day for you. Make money, play with your family and garden. Tonight, a seafood dinner would be perfect. If you have to take a drive to find the perfect ambiance, so much the better.
Sagittarius (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
-Today is a 3.
Watch your money today. If you don't, it could become someone else's. While you're at it, slip a little extra into your savings account.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Today is a 9.
This is a great day for you. Launch a new project right now. If you're looking for a mate, a club meeting or party is the place to find one.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -
Today is a 4.
There could be a tests today, for which you already should have studied. If you haven't, you'll find out where to put the extra effort. If experience fails, ask an older person.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -
Today is a 10.
Your intuition is excellent and so are your healing powers. Tackle a challenge. If you set goals now, the odds are better than even what you'll accomplish through perseverance.
Aries (March 21-April 19) -
Today is a 4.
old habit. Save more and spend less on a regular basis and you'll be rich.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 9.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 3.
A meeting could produce a framework you can build on. Don't get involved in a shady deal when your goals are within reach.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) :
Today is 10.
Handle a touchy situation by watching what you say. It's a good lesson to learn. Tonight will be good for finding sales. Pool resources and save lots of money.
This is an excellent day for love and business. Whatever you start now will grow, so be careful.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is a4.
It's hard for you to take a back seat, but you still have some things to learn. Watch somebody who's where you want to be and take notes.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 10...
A window of opportunity could open. Watch for it. Your neighbor will have an excellent idea this evening. It's a fabulous time for a party.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -
Today is a 5.
If you get an assignment you hate, do it as quickly and cheerfully as possible. Using logic against a person who's being emotional could make matters worse. Try a little compassion instead. Don't talk, listen.
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Deadline: December 1, 1996
To be eligible, a student must:
•be working toward a private pilot license
•have a current flight medical certificate
•have at least 5 hours of dual instruction time logged (attach a copy of pages from logbook)
•be enrolled at least 50% of time at the Lawrence campus
Application available at
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