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VOL. 116 ISSUE 48 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2005 WWW.KANSAN.COM t SPEAKER Storm stories and the Law after Hurricane Ka- “People were ready to kill each Lawyer gives trina.” other over food, and the FEMA Jones spoke on the detrimental people were tripping over their account of effects caused by government bu- own feet,” he said. reaucracy to hurricane victims and Jones said another problem he hurricane the untold story of Asian Ameri- noticed was the neglected Asian- cans living along the Gulf Coast. American population along the BY MALINDA OSBORNE He also emphasized that action, Gulf Coast region, which he esti- [email protected] not blame, should be the long-term mated at about 35,000 to 40,000. KANSAN STAFF WRITER focus in the aftermath. He said language barriers and “There’s enough blame to go cultural incompetency among aid Rick Jones is a man with a mis- around, but really a lot of situations organizations plagued this demo- sion: to tell people about the real are not anyone’s fault,” Jones said. graphic the most in the wake of the stories behind Hurricane Katrina. “Right now, we need to focus on storm. Jones, a criminal lawyer, is trav- solutions.” Suong Nguyen, Wichita senior eling the country to speak about the Jones told stories of seeing thou- and president of VSA, said she time he spent volunteering to help sands of people who had nothing thought the speech was educa- refugees in Houston and Dallas in to eat and were wearing the same tional. the aftermath of the hurricane. He clothes for days. Trucks arrived “I was surprised to know that came Tuesday night to the Multi- with supplies but were turned away there was such a large population cultural Resource Center to speak at the Astrodome because the local but no attention was paid by the about his experience. government had to approve the media,” she said. The Vietnamese Student Associ- donations first. In addition, Jones said he ation, Black Student Union, Asian- He said if it were not for local worried about those who lost American Student Association and churches and community organi- their jobs because of the loss of Taylor Miller/KANSAN Hispanic American Leadership zations, many would have con- casinos in Biloxi, Miss. Rick Jones discusses under-representation of minorities in the media after Hurricane Katrina Tuesday night at the Organization jointly sponsored tinued to go without basic neces- Multicultural Research Center. Jones is going across the country to give his first-person account of the effects of the “Underrepresented Populations sities. SEE SPEAKER ON PAGE 5A storm on the Asian-American community in Biloxi, Miss. t STUDENT SENATE t ADMISSIONS Punished Entrance exam to change Focus of GRE will reallocate New look for GRE Verbal Reasoning: F Two 40-minute sections instead of one 30-minute section BY FRANK TANKARD measured a student’s ability to for absences F Wider selection of reading passages but if they don’t, they will be [email protected] take tests, a common criticism of F Less dependence on vocabulary suspended for the remainder KANSAN STAFF WRITER standardized tests. The new test Senators face Quantitative Reasoning: of the year and Senate will will do a better job of gauging F Two 40-minute sections instead of one 45-minute section suspension for place ads for replacements on The Graduate Record Exam, what students learn in college, F More real-life scenarios and data interpretation questions F Fewer geometry questions Monday. the graduate school entrance exam he said. F On-screen, four-function calculator will be used during test Jason Boots, chairman of akin to the undergraduate SAT and “The whole point is to make it not attending Analytical Writing: the committee that reviewed ACT tests, will be overhauled and more reflective of the real world,” F 15 minutes shorter meetings the suspended senators, said lengthened to better reflect skills he said. F 30-minute argument and issue section there has been a closer watch learned in college, as of next Oc- The new test will include more F More focused questions BY JOHN JORDAN on absences this semester than tober. reading passages instead of analo- Source: Educational Testing Service [email protected] there had been in the past. The GRE General Test, gies, real-life scenario quantitative cally, and I don’t think that’s a main wan and South Korea were caught KANSAN STAFF WRITER The Plano, Texas, senior said taken by 500,000 people questions instead of geometry, and concern on the exam.” for cheating on the test. this led to the high number of worldwide each year, will be a reduced reliance on memorized The Educational Testing Service, Starting next October, individual Student Senate suspended people getting suspensions. lengthened from two and a materials. which writes and administers the versions of the test will be admin- three out of 14 senators cited Nolan Jones, Pittsburg ju- half hours to four, and each of Alan Dibos, a Lenexa senior test, is also making changes to how istered on 29 set dates worldwide. for missing meetings. The sus- nior and Senate communica- its three sections – verbal rea- who took the GRE on Saturday, the test is administered because of The version used on each testing pended senators were Cole tions director, said whenever soning, quantitative reasoning compared the test to the SAT in past cheating. date will not be repeated. Smart, John Connor and Mike senators missed two meetings and analytical writing – will be stressing memorization rather than Under the current format, test At the University, the test is Barry, all Colleges of Liberal with unexcused absences, revamped. content-based questions. questions are re-used, giving stu- required for many graduate pro- Arts and Science representa- they had to go before the Stu- Michael Mosser, assistant “When you get to college you dents the opportunity to memorize grams. Individual programs deter- tives. Senate granted appeals dent Executive Committee to dean of the Graduate School work on critical thinking and de- questions and pass them along to mine whether they require the test. to the other 11 senators. explain missed meetings. and international programs, wel- tailed reasoning problems,” Dibos, The suspended senators comed the change. He said the a physics major, said. “College is other students. In 2002, students in China, Tai- — Edited by Kellis Robinett could appeal again by today, SEE SUSPENSIONS ON PAGE 5A GRE, in its current form, mainly supposed to get you to think criti- t STUDENT HOUSING Home sweet Hash Residents move Hashinger “It’s definitely not spirit to McCollum Hall Hash, but at least we BY LOUIS MORA on with Hashinger traditions have some guys from [email protected] such as Open Mic Night, El- old Hash to keep the KANSAN STAFF WRITER evator Music and next week’s Hash-O-Ween. traditions.” Julie Bayliff enjoys the perform- Steve Rold, Elk Horn, Iowa, Ian McCloud ing arts and wanted to be around senior, said residents from Newton sophomore that environment her freshman Hashinger had a strong sense of year. pride toward the hall. He said But with Hashinger Hall closed that Home Away From Hash more, said he tried to explain to this year, she decided to find the provided a rally point for those the freshmen of Home Away From comfort and environment of Hash- who wanted to live around the Hashinger the atmosphere and tra- inger in McCollum Hall’s Home same people. ditions at Hashinger Hall, because Away From Hash. Nick Tevebaugh, Lenexa they can’t experience it first-hand Home Away From Hash, locat- freshman, lived in Hashinger until next year. ed on the second and third floors last semester and wanted to “It’s definitely not Hash, but at of McCollum, combines former stay around the Hashinger en- least we have some guys from old residents from Hashinger with vironment. He said there was Hash to keep the traditions,” he freshmen who enjoy the perform- a difference in community at- said. ing arts to provide an artistic and mosphere, as Home Away from He said that what he missed welcoming atmosphere. Hash floors’ residents kept their most was the porch outside Hash- “It’s a lot more colorful,” said doors open. inger where he and his friends Bayliff, Lenexa freshman. “Every- He said residents of Home Away would play music. one is so creative.” from Hash go to dinner as a group The Hashinger group is Residents of Home Away and hang out together, with ac- making plans for its annual From Hash are trying to trans- tivities such as grade-school night, one-act play, but finding space Taylor Miller/KANSAN plant the atmosphere and tradi- when residents colored pictures is difficult, Bayliff said. Renovations continued behind Hashinger Hall yesterday. While the hall has closed for the year, housing employees tions from Hashinger into Mc- and ate snacks. have created a Home Away from Hash floor in McCollum Hall to replicate the ambiance of Hashinger. Collum. The group has carried Ian McCloud, Newton sopho- SEE HASHINGER ON PAGE 5A

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PAGE 1B © 2005 The University Daily Kansan 2A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN NEWS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2005 t ADMINISTRATION Who’s Chinese program to get a leg up BY STEVE LYNN when a delegation from China at [email protected] will visit the University for three “The future is all about China. Our kids are KANSAN STAFF WRITER days. The parties have not yet Who going to have to be prepared for China’s impact worked out how the institute will BY KIM WALLACE KU Provost David Shulenburger be financed. on the global economy.” [email protected] KUKU signed a memorandum Monday The Chinese government is KANSAN cORRESPONdENT in Beijing to explore establish- willing to put money into it and Bill Tsutsui Gene Wee ing a Confucius Institute on the the University would have to put Associate professor of history and director for the Kansas Consortium for Edwards campus that could give effort into it as far as room and Teaching about China Reservations Coordinator, Kansas Union students an edge on the Chinese space, Weinberg said. language. Along with language instruc- mer when Chancellor Robert “The future is all about Chi- How long have you been at Jeff Weinberg, assistant to the tion, the institute could also pro- Hemenway and Diana Carlin, na,” Tsutsui said. “Our kids are the Union? What are some of the most chancellor, said the Confucius vide a headquarters for delega- dean of graduate and interna- going to have to be prepared for Since 1969. common types of events that Institute would primarily sponsor tions to and from China, he said. tional students visited China, China’s impact on the global are held at the Union? kindergarten through 12th grade Two Confucius Institutes have Bill Tsutsui said. economy.” What’s a typical day like for you? What happens in the evening are Chinese language instruction, been opened at the University of Tsutsui , associate professor The Confucius Institute would Well it’s pretty busy. The phone mostly student groups. They have which could help University stu- Maryland and in Chicago. China of history and director for the also work with East Asian Stud- rings, people come in, just answer class all day, so the weekly meet- dents in the long term. plans to open 100 Confucius In- Kansas Consortium for Teaching ies at the University to sponsor questions for what people want ings are at night. Chapter meetings, “To begin a language at that stitutes worldwide by 2010 to in- about Asia said the group would cultural events, Tsutsui said. as far as their needs for rooms, Student Senate, religious groups, level is important,” Weinberg crease trade and tourism and to be working closely with the Con- Yao Hui, Yiang, China, whether it’s a one-time meeting or special SUA events, said. encourage a better understanding fucius Institute. graduate student, said that a change in plans for something movies, concerts. The The agreement was signed by of Chinese language and culture. Tsutsui said the institute would the Confucius Institute would that’s already been set, setting up Hawk’s Nest has Shulenburger and Ma Jianfei of The signing of the memoran- help existing teachers teach Chi- benefit the region because peo- major conferences. People from comedians and po- the National Office of Teaching dum was one of many activities nese language, recruit new Chi- ple would understand China SUA may stop by for updates for etry slams. Campus Chinese as a Foreign Language, in which Shulenburger was en- nese language teachers and get better. Hui teaches first and their “Star Wars” laser tag event Christians does Sun- representing the Ministry of Edu- gaged. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius led more schools to teach Chinese. third year Chinese language that’s coming up, things like that. days. The ballroom cation. the delegation of about 50 Kansas The Chinese government realizes courses. is used for ballroom The University hopes to com- officials. how difficult the language is and What is the oddest dancing or con- plete the agreement on Nov. 14 Discussions began last sum- wants to help, he said. — Edited by Kellis Robinett or most interest- certs, banquets, ing event that you chancellor’s have booked at the club. During University? the day it’s a t SCIENCE There’s so many lot of faculty of them. We had and staff meet- all-star wrestling in ings, depart- Students can Explore Evolution here. That was be- mental meet- cause the students ings, and a lot BY TRAVIS ROBINETT wanted the Chica- on a weekly [email protected] go Knockers mud basis. Alcoves KANSAN STAFF WRITER wrestling squad, are used for Leonard so we got all-star lunches, con- The new Explore Evolution Krishtalka, wrestling. We may ferences that get exhibit at the KU Natural director of the have to come back fit in. It’s a lot to History Museum will inform Natural His- to this one. We juggle. the public about what evolu- tory Museum, showed this movie tion is, what drives it and why explains the “Hail Mary,” and that What should it is basic to science educa- development of was controversial. A students do to tion. The exhibit will present the new evolu- lot of Catholics op- make their booking evolution as the most unify- tion display posed its version, and process run more ing principle in evolutionary called Explore so there were stink smoothly? biology by covering an broad Evolution. bombs thrown here. Just basically what do scope of topics, from HIV, Krishtalka hopes The next day the they want to do, how single-celled organisms and the exhibit rotten egg smell was many people, what time, flies to finches, whales, chim- will inform the still here, and it took is this a free event, a club, panzees and humans. public on what about six months to a fraternity that wants to Leonard Krishtalka, director of evolution is. He get it out. meet on a weekly basis, the museum since 1995, said, “you said that without or philanthropy projects can’t just take evolution and put it evolution, What are some of or comedy shows, just in a box separate from all other sci- scientists can- the largest groups answering questions. We ence. Once you start questioning not understand that have been at have a form with prompts evolution, you are questioning all the diversity of the Union? on it. We don’t want to over- life. of science.” Candice Rukes/KANSAN Well, several years crowd a room. Hopefully we want But, he added that the exhibit nesota, University of Nebraska, the only species who knows about renovated about two and a half ago the biggest group was prob- to try to get this all online at the is not a direct response to Kansas’ University of Oklahoma and the our evolutionary history.” years ago. Sherting said the space ably the Special Olympics meet. union’s Web site, www.union. science education policies. University of Texas. Bruce Sherting, director of wasn’t useful before, but now the All the Special Olympics groups ku.edu, where you can find any “I will say, however, that the Krishtalka said evolution should exhibits, said evolution’s story room has narrow exhibit cases would have their fall event and event and schedule things opening of the exhibit is timely,” not be, and was not, in conflict with was a lot to tell and a challenge lit by florescent lighting so it feels then have their awards banquet, Krishtalka said. “It’s always nice anyone’s personal beliefs — evolu- to get across. He said the Uni- roomier. and that pretty much filled up the What is your favorite KU tradi- when an exhibit is opening at a tion might be an uncomfortable versity came in as a participant Teresa MacDonald, director of entire fifth floor. That was around tion? time when it’s a hot topic of con- piece of knowledge, but without with Judy Diamond, associate education at the museum, said the 1,200 some people. Our largest There’s a lot. I just went to Late versation.” evolution the diversity of life would director of the University of Ne- exhibit offered educational pro- room is the ballroom that fits 1,000 Night, and that has evolved so Funded by a $2.8 million grant not be understood. He said many braska State Museum, who did grams for a more in-depth tour. people. Other big events are the much. But clearly it’s graduation. from the National Science Foun- people thought humans could only most of the research. Explore Evolution will be regular New Student Orientation, It’s so unique, coming down the dation, the exhibit is the result be special if they were specially cre- He said as the exhibit developed, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- weddings. NCAA Cross Country hill; it’s just a celebration, parents, of four years of planning among ated. those involved at the University day through Saturday, and from Championships have their ban- family, just a very festive time. six natural history museums, the “The fact that we share history would give feedback and Diamond noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. quet here. We’re set up to take care others being at the University with all life is humbling,” he said. would continue to work on it. of the students. — Edited by Alison Peterson of Michigan, University of Min- “But we are special, because we are The space for the exhibit was — Edited by Becca Evanhoe

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Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045 Red Lyon Tavern A touch of Irish in downtown Lawrence 944 Massachusetts 832-8228 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2005 NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 3A ON THE RECORD CAMPUS Clinton Keys League, an urban B-I-N-G-O football program that promotes F A 22-year-old KU student Professor receives grant leadership, education and entrepre- reported to Lawrence neurship. police that someone as- for cancer research More than 800 children play in the saulted him and stole his A University of Kansas profes- league. wallet and $140 about sor of medicinal chemistry, Gunda The homecoming parade will 1:25 a.m. Oct. 22 outside Georg, has received a grant that will start at 10 a.m. Friday, at 12th and The Ranch, 2515 W. Sixth allow her to work with faculty across Oread streets near the Kansas St. Kansas and support research for Union, and progress to the Chi F Two 21-year-old KU students cancer. Omega fountain at the end of Jay- The five-year, $10.4 million hawk Boulevard. reported to the KU Public Maureen War- federal grant from the Center of — Frank Tankard Safety Office a fight about ren, Garden 3:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Biomedical Research Excellence, City graduate Student Recreation Fitness will develop cancer research among Five KU faculty named as student and Center. junior faculty members. president of Outstanding Educators Georg was previously awarded a Queers and ON CAMPUS similar grant in 2000 that ended this The University of Kansas chapter Allies, spins summer. of the Mortar Board National College the bingo roller Senior Honor Society named five F The Peace Corps is holding at the bi-an- Georg said the National Institute a Peace Corps Extravagan- of Health renewed the previous University faculty members to its nual Queers and Outstanding Educators list. za from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight Allies’ bingo, grant. in the Kansas Room on “We are able to provide research This year’s winners are Ann on Tuesday. Cudd, professor of philosophy the 6th floor of the Kansas Warren, who is tools that other places don’t have, Union. providing a competitive advantage,” and director of women’s studies; studying for her Maryemma Graham, professor masters in art she said. Note: The University Daily Kansan of English; Marni Kessler, as- history, is orga- She said the grant was also a step prints campus events that are free toward becoming a National Cancer sistant professor of art history; and open to the public. Submission nizing her wed- Mehrangiz Najafizadeh, associate ding to partner Institute Designated Cancer Center forms are available in the Kansan at the University of Kansas Medical professor of sociology, and Mark newsroom, 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall. Allison Hansen, Center, a prestigious designation Nesbitt-Daly, associate director of Items must be turned in two days in also a graduate the University Honors Program. advance of the desired publication that the University aims for. student, from The 39 members of the Mortar date. On Campus is printed on a space — Louis Mora Springhill. Board nominate the educators available basis. Taylor Miller/KANSAN Former KU football star to for knowledge of their subjects, lead homecoming parade teaching styles and dedication to CITY court cost if a conviction occurred, and that NATION teaching. commissioners could add a minimum fine Curtis McClinton, former Uni- The winners will be honored at a Marijuana fines, sentences to the ordinance if they wanted. Remains might identify versity of Kansas star running back reception on Nov. 6 and on Nov. 18 Commissioners Dennis “Boog” missing student and Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame during the men’s basketball game up for review in Lawrence Highberger, Mike Rundle and Sue Hack member, will be the grand marshal against Idaho State. The Lawrence City Commission got did not agree with setting a minimum NORMAL, Ill. — The search for of Saturday’s KU homecoming — Ryan Schneider its first glimpse of an ordinance banning fine. Commissioner Mike Amyx recom- a missing college student may parade, the homecoming steering CITY the possession of marijuana and para- mended a $300 fine that Commissioner have reached a critical point, as committee announced Tuesday. phernalia Tuesday night. Scott Miller, staff David Schauner said was too steep. officials in Mississippi waited McClinton, 66, played for the Uni- Giddens’ court date moved attorney, wrote the ordinance, borrowing Schauner recommended a $50 fine. Tuesday for medical and dental versity from 1959 to 1961 and was almost all the language from the state “I don’t want to make it such a finan- records to determine whether a inducted into the KU Football Hall of back to November statutes on marijuana law. cial burden on people,” Schauner said. body found in a burnt-out chicken Fame last year. He also ran hurdles The next court appearance for In his presentation, staff attorney Commissioner Sue Hack said the case house could be that of 21-year-old for the track team. former KU basketball player J.R. Scott Miller said the ordinance could load should be monitored to find out what Olamide Adeyooye, a native of He was named the American Giddens was rescheduled. only illegalize marijuana and parapher- the impact would be on the city prosecu- Nigeria who moved to suburban Football League Rookie of the year He was scheduled to appear nalia possession as a misdemeanor, but tors’ office. If it became cost prohibitive, Chicago when she was 8. in 1962 and finished his career before Judge Stephen Six at 9 the punishment, a felony with a fine up then changes to the ordinance should be Investigators continue to inter- with the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory a.m. on Tuesday. The appearance to $2,500 and a maximum of one year made. Laura Green, executive director of view several “persons of interest” against the Minnesota Vikings in was rescheduled for 2:30 p.m. on in jail, would be exactly the same as it is the Drug Policy Forum of Kansas, sup- in a case that gained attention 1970. Nov. 8. in district court. ported the ordinance, but encouraged the through an Internet campaign Since retiring from football, Mc- Giddens was charged with bat- The ordinance requires violators to commissioners to take a look at the Safety launched by Adeyooye’s friends. Clinton has dedicated himself to tery against Jeremiah Creswell in attend a Safety Action Program class, Action Program content so it would be Studying biology at Illinois bettering the community. connection with a May 19 inci- which is what a first-time DUI offender crime specific. State University, she was due After earning his doctorate dent outside of the Moon Bar, a or minor in possession of alcohol of- Miller said the ordinance would be to graduate in December. degree from Miles College in now-closed bar at Ninth and Iowa fender must do. A judge would have placed on the consent agenda at the Nov. She was last seen nearly two Birmingham, Ala., he founded the streets. Giddens pleaded not guilty the opportunity to sentence additional 8 City Commission meeting, with addi- weeks ago at a video store Black Economic Union of Greater to the charge in a court appearance treatment in each offense. tional information about the classes. near her apartment. Kansas City. on Sept. 19. 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BY ALY BARLAND BY MARGARET STAFFORD [email protected] Melodie Woerman ThE ASSOcIATEd PRESS KANSAN STAFF WRITER Director of communications for the diocese OLATHE — Johnson County After 10 years of partnership, the used permanently. students to act as peer ministers and District Attorney Paul Morrison Lutheran Campus Ministry at the “It’s probably a little far from try to incorporate local churches announced Tuesday that he will University of Kansas and the Epis- campus for us for a permanent lo- with campus ministries by gearing switch parties and seek the Demo- copal Diocese of Kansas are going cation,” Norris said. some services to students. Woer- cratic nomination for Kansas attor- their separate ways. LaDonna Atchinson, Trinity man said that later and less formal ney general next year. LCM held its final worship ser- Lutheran Church parish admin- services would attract students to Morrison, a Republican, vice at Canterbury House, 1116 istrator, said Bethany House had local church activities. hopes to challenge Republican Louisiana St., Sunday night, fol- been vacant since September. Ini- Woerman said that college years Attorney General Phill Kline, lowed by a procession down the tially, the church had planned to were formative and the diocese who won the office three years hill to the new location at Bethany house hurricane evacuees but after needed to reach more students. ago and is expected to run House, 18 E. 13th St. The LCM getting no response from local aid “This is a time of great explora- again, although he has not offi- will now conduct all of its services, organizations, it was informed of tion, and we would just like to be cially announced his plans. No beginning this Sunday, at the new the LCM’s situation and offered the able to be there for kids, and more one else has announced plans to location until a permanent resi- location for temporary residence. kids in more places,” she said. seek the office in 2006. dence is found. In January, the dio- Atchinson said LCM would most Allyson Bedford, Tulsa, Okla., Morrison said he is running cese announced plans to change likely pay a user fee instead of rent. senior, was actively involved in because he is “deeply concerned its approach to campus ministry. This covers the cost of utilities and LCM as an Episcopalian. She said about the direction the attorney Instead of one chaplain assigned to maintenance. she chose to worship with LCM general’s office is headed,” and the University of Kansas, the chap- Melodie Woerman, director of because she felt welcome there. made it clear that he was upset lain will work with other Kansas communications for the diocese, She said the break in partnership with the way Kline has conduct- campuses as well. The chaplain’s said that the diocese planned to with the diocese would probably ed himself in the office. function will be to train peer minis- change its method of campus min- not have a large effect, and Episco- Morrison said the office has ters for the campus organizations, istry in order to reach more stu- palians would continue to worship too often deviated from its core said James Upton, Episcopal arch- dents. with the Lutherans. mission and has divided the deacon for southern Kansas. Previously, there was one chap- “With this particular group I people of Kansas. He made sev- The Lutheran Campus Ministry lain assigned to the University of don’t think it’s going to change eral references to professional- was located in Canterbury House, Kansas and one assigned to Kan- a lot,” Bedford said. izing the office and not using which is owned by the diocese. sas State University. Woerman said Kevin Boatright, a board mem- it to promote partisan political LCM paid rent to house students this ignored the Episcopalians at ber and secretary for LCM, said issues. and conduct worship services. Wichita State University, Pittsburgh there were no hard feelings and Under Kline, who is anti- The diocese plans to renovate the State University, Washburn Univer- that the partnership had been abortion, the office recently filed house, and as a result the LCM is sity and Emporia State University, good for everyone involved. a lawsuit to block state-funded moving to Bethany House, which as well as community colleges. “We’ve had 10 very enjoyable abortions under the Medicaid Peace Corps is owned by Trinity Lutheran In the future, the diocese will years here together,” Boatright program, asking the court to Church. Shawn Norris, Lutheran have one or two chaplains assigned said. declare that from conception, Life is calling. How far will you go? campus minister, said he did not to all the schools in the region, she someone enjoys a fundamental think Bethany House would be said. The diocese will train college — Edited by Kellis Robinett right to life and liberty.

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2005 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2005 NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 5A Suspensions Turning over new leaves Front Page • News • Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A They can appeal the suspension Arts • Opinion • Extra to stay in Senate. the student perspective Most senators can explain their absences, Jones said. “It takes a blaring disregard to not get reinstated,” Student Body President Nick Sterner said. One senator who got expelled, Cole Smart, Topeka senior, said he didn’t have enough time to go to the Senate meetings on Wednes- days because he was busy with school and other work. When he ran, he said he thought he could make the meetings. “It’s sad to lose senators,” Jones said, “but at the same time, this pro- cess opens up the seats to persons who might have more time and en- ergy to take advantage of them. “Nobody’s mean, nobody’s about trouble.” The committee must make sure senators are accountable in going to meetings. This is the first cycle of meetings the Student Executive committee has had with suspended senators. Mike Shepherd/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Student Senate officials didn’t have Justice Duncan, 5, carries an armful of leaves while helping friends rake leaves an exact number, but said between in their yard on Sunday in Topeka. 20 and 25 students were cited be- cause of lack of attendance last year. At least one senator, Dennis CITY Chanay, was suspended at that whole ball of wax,” Galante said. time. The Senate office could not City Commission talks The commissioners seemed eager to help in the coordination find how many other senators were of merging bus systems suspended. effort, but two saw difficulties. This year, 11 senators appealed At Tuesday’s Lawrence City Commissioner David Schaun- their suspensions. New senators Commission meeting, Cliff er said a merged system would who may not have known about Galante, public transit adminis- be “a high hurdle to jump” be- office hours or old senators who trator, sought advice from the cause federal regulations come had forgotten to sign in for office commission about the pos- with large price tags and respon- hours were part of the group who sibility of coordinating KU on sibilities. He said the short-term appealed their suspension, Jones Wheels with the Lawrence Transit goal should be transparency, said. System. so that someone with a KU on Galante presented the com- Wheels bus pass could ride on — Edited by Kellis Robinett mission with an overview of the Lawrence Transit System, and work between the two bus vice versa. systems, along with advantages Commissioner Mike Rundle of a coordinated system. KU on said that the two systems should Wheels could receive federal follow models in other communi- Hashinger funding for new buses if it were ties. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A “If we can’t follow those road She said the resources provid- involved with the city’s system, maps exactly, we’ll figure out ed at Hashinger last year such but the specifics of the coopera- which unique hurdles we have in as the theatre and dance studio tion were still undecided. Lawrence,” Rundle said. would have been helpful this “It could be handling each oth- year. But now they have to prac- ers’ bus passes, or it could be the — Travis Robinett tice in the McCollum lobby. “It’s kind of an inconve- nience,” she said. “It’s probably cards. not the best place to perform.” Speaker “We need to make sure the Space and resources may be CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A underrepresented population lacking this year, but Bayliff said He explained that the House doesn’t get left out,” he said. she couldn’t wait until next year of Representatives passed a “They need translators and peo- when the renovations to Hash- resolution that extended the ple who can fill out paperwork. inger were completed. time period international stu- The government may push the She said she and her friends dents have to reapply for the money out there but they’re not would like to become resident paperwork they may have going to show them how to get assistants for the hall next year. lost in Hurricane Katrina, but it.” the measure did not include — Edited by Becca Evanhoe those with work visas or green — Edited by Alison Peterson

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ipath : hemp : cats 6A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN NEWS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2005 Kechwa t HURRICANE WILMA Tibetan CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8A CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8A “It’s so unique to itself,” he said. “It’s a so not- Lhunpo and Winfrey agree the language doesn’t English, non-Romance language.” Florida in recovery come easily for non-native speakers. Nina Kinti-Moss, lecturer in Latin American Tibetan grammar places the verb at the end studies, taught Kechwa to Frasier. She has taught of a sentence in a subject-object-verb or object- at the University since 1997, and estimated that subject-verb pattern, such as “the mouse the cat five to seven students enrolled in the class each chased.” semester. “Until somebody finishes his or her sentences, “Kechwa’s pretty much a home-spoken lan- you can’t understand what he’s asking or saying,” guage,” she said. Kechwa speakers use another Lhunpo said. language like Spanish outside and reserve Kech- For Lhunpo, each student learning Tibetan wa for their homes, she said. Through this oral contributes to the survival of a threatened culture. tradition, it survived after the Spanish conquered He said 1.5 million of his fellow Tibetans died un- the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. der Chinese rule. “It’s preserved by women because women are “I think there are some things Tibetans can pretty much the culture of being at home,” Kinti- share to the world, like thinking from different Moss said. “Women are the ones who impart lan- perspectives,” he said. “For example, I think how guage and culture to their children.” fortunate I am. If the Chinese didn’t rule Tibet, I Although the language has survived, economic wouldn’t be here.” changes have caused some linguists to predict its Winfrey said he hoped more students interest- disappearance as more indigenous people move ed in the language or the culture would take the toward urbanized areas. class. Kinti-Moss said bilingual education programs “It’s a really interesting window into the Ti- in Ecuadorian elementary schools provided hope betan culture,” he said. “Even though Tibetan that Kechwa would continue in speech and writ- language might not be suited for international ing. business, the personal experience of learning it, I think, would be a larger reward than the monetary gain.” NATION Armando Solares/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Florida National Guard members Sgt. George Hartman and 2nd Lt. Chris Poppalardo, right, hand out ice and water to Natural gas prices set record Mary Cadet and others in need in Immokalee, Fla., on Tuesday in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. Kiswahili CONTINUTED FROM PAGE 8A NEW YORK — Crude-oil futures leapt $2 past “It’s one of the best languages in terms of $62.50 a barrel amid a cold snap in the U.S. Storm causes five deaths, $10 billion in damage peace,” he said. “We have 125-plus tribes, and Northeast and a report that ConocoPhillips Inc. BY ALLEN BREED motorists tried to cut in line. strongest hurricane to strike each tribe has its own first language. But we lost power at a New Jersey refinery. Natural ThE ASSOcIATEd PRESS More than 500 people waited since 1950. have one language which is uniting us, which gas prices set a record. outside one store for cleanup Winds of more than 100 mph is Kiswahili.” While the power outage lasted less than an FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. supplies. blew out windows in high-rises, Rushubirwa, who has taught at the University hour, ConocoPhillips said it didn’t know when — Repair crews across Florida But barely 24 hours after the many built before Florida enact- since March, said students take the class for cul- its 238,000-barrel-a-day Bayway refinery in struggled Tuesday to restore Category 3 storm struck, there ed tougher construction codes tural, academic or recreational reasons. Linden, N.J., could restart. electricity to up to 6 million peo- were signs of recovery. following Hurricane Andrew in “You can’t learn a culture unless you know the The refinery news sent refined-product fu- ple, reopen the region’s airports “We have power! We have 1992. language,” he said. tures higher, with heating oil leading the gains. and replace countless windows power!” several residents of Mi- The school district’s 14-story He estimated 18 students had enrolled in his “I think that added to the momentum, but we blown out of downtown high- ami Lakes chanted as they ran headquarters — known as the elementary Kiswahili class. were already going up when that came out,” rises during Hurricane Wilma’s out their back doors when the “Crystal Palace” — was stripped One student, Dominique Franklin, Wichita said Phil Flynn, a broker for Chicago-based ruinous dash across the state. lights came on. of nearly its entire glass facade sophomore, said she hoped she would speak it Alaron Trading Corp. “It shows that the supply- Officials said it could take The quantity of debris was on one side. fluently one day. and-demand balance is still so tightly wound weeks for Florida’s most heavily daunting: pieces of roofs, trees, “We’re going to have to fix “Everybody is taking Spanish,” she said. “I that any disruption” can send prices higher. populated region — the Miami, signs, awnings, fences, bill- it in a way that is stronger,” wanted to try something cool and different.” Heating oil for November rose more than 10 Fort Lauderdale and West Palm boards and pool screens were schools superintendent Frank Franklin, who is considering a minor in Afri- cents on the day to touch a high $1.90 a gallon. Beach — to return to normal. scattered across several coun- Till said. can-American studies, said she planned to travel It settled at $1.8899 a gallon, up 9.26 cents. Water and gas became pre- ties. Damage estimates ranged The 21st storm in the worst to Africa during the summer. She finds her great- Gasoline for the same month rose more than cious commodities, and people up to $10 billion. Atlantic hurricane season on re- est challenge in pronouncing and memorizing the 9 cents to post a high of $1.6750 a gallon, clos- waited for hours for free water, “Tomorrow’s going to be bet- cord, Wilma was blamed for at different words and meanings. ing up 7.22 cents at $1.6538 a gallon. ice and food. ter than today,” Florida Gover- least five deaths statewide. She said the language reflected the Swahili peo- November natural gas rose $1.346 to close Lines stretched for blocks nor Jeb Bush said. “It will be days or weeks be- ple’s goodwill and hospitality. at $14.338 per million British thermal units, an at the few gas stations with the Some of the worst damage fore we are back to normal,” Mi- “They meet and greet everyone they see,” all-time settlement high. electricity needed to pump fuel, was in downtown Fort Lau- ami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez she said. “If you say, ‘Knock, knock,’ they say, — The Associated Press and arguments broke out when derdale, where Wilma was the said. ‘Welcome.’It’s a very friendly language.”

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▼ HUMP DAY Hellish Halloween: A couple of real jerks It’s that slutty time of the year. site. Have you had some? Tracey: You’re not so tame your- Tracey: What’s my problem? If Dale: I’ll just have Katie the Don’t we love it? Tracey: I’ve told you a million self, Dale. Also, stop telling your it’s a humid day, everything con- Witch keep me company. You c-… Halloween is the best holiday times. I hate candy corn! Don’t friends that I have a birthmark that denses and a puddle forms at the Tracey: What? What did you of the year, so dust off the “Maver- you know anything about me? My looks like the Virgin Mary. Speak- bottom of the fridge that I always say? Say it! Say it, you bastard----! ick” and “Sexy Cop/Nurse/School great-aunt choked on an abnor- ing of virgins, here comes Katie. end up cleaning. If you really loved Dale: What? You c-... you… Girl/Custodian/Baseball player” mally large piece of candy corn! *Katie passes by.* me, you’d remember to shut the complete me. ERIC JORGENSEN costumes, and lace up. [email protected] Don’t you ever listen to me? Katie: Hey, Dale. door all the way! Tracy: Aw, baby, I love you so In the spirit of this special day, I Dale: I’m sorry, what’d you Tracey: “Hey, Dale?” You’re Dale: Ssh, everyone’s staring. much. I’m sorry. Let’s never fi ght have prepared a tasty treat for you, two pounds. say? having sex with her! Don’t try to You’re embarrassing me. again! a special edition of “Hump Day.” I Dale: At least it squeezed you Tracey: Ugh. See what I mean? deny it! Tracey: The only thing embar- Dale: I love you too. Can you will show you the only thing scar- into that stupid Jane costume you Dale: Maybe I would have Dale: Baby, baby, I would never. rassing about this is what you’re get my beer now? I’m parched. ier than Tom Selleck in a Playboy thought would be so great. I can’t heard it if you hadn’t said it in that You’re the one I want to pile-drive. hiding underneath that loin cloth. There’s a moral to this all-to-fa- Bunny outfi t. believe I wore this drag queen shrill, banshee-like tone. Tracey: I know you poked her Dale: Excalibur is a fi ne instru- miliar scenario. I will reenact the conversation Tarzan toga that barely covers my Tracey: You are such a… Hey, on facebook.com. ment of pleasure. He does not war- The moral is, it’s ignorant to be of the couple everyone hates. You nether regions. You’re unbeliev- why don’t you stare at that girl’s ass Dale: Yeah, sweetie, but she rant this criticism. in a relationship based on murder- know the one. able. I actually wore my good un- a little more? didn’t poke back. Tracey: So is Felicity. And she ous rage sprinkled with moments They argue in public with no derwear for this. Dale: What? Honey, you know Tracey: She can’t poke anatomi- doesn’t need Excalibur. I have a of “making up.” regard for anyone around them. In Tracey: Speaking of underwear, I have a thing for witches. cally like you can, if you can even vibrator for that. It never gets “too Do not waste your time with this case, we fi nd the arguing cou- I found that magazine in your Tracey: Snookems, since when call that poking. drunk” to fi nish the job. someone you would rather power- ple at a Halloween party. drawer. did witches start wearing knee-high Dale: What? New subject! Dale: That was one time! And bomb into a table than buy a puppy Dale: Rum and coke? I said I Dale: That’s not mine! It’s my boots and skimpy mini-skirts? Please get me another beer out of maybe if Felicity wasn’t lined in for. wanted a Bud Light! roommate’s! Dale: Since the invention of the fridge. Nerf, I could fi nish without chaf- If this is you, break up with the Tracey: Well, it’s a rum and diet Tracey: You’re telling me your Brazilian wax. You know, you Tracey: Anything for you, dar- ing. other god-forsaken half. If these are coke. roommate hides his porn in your should probably… ling. Should I also shut the door Tracey: Let’s go outside and talk your friends, delete them from your Dale: What do you mean diet? dresser? Tracey: Dale, if you want me to to the fridge when I’m done? Be- about this. phone and pretend like they never Are you implying I’m festively Dale: Whatever, at least it gets get one, just tell me. Stop beating cause that’s something you always Dale: No, I want to hang out existed. plump? You’re the one who hit the me off once a month, which is around the bush. seem to forget when you come to with my friends and fi nish my freshman 15 a little hard! more than I can say for you. Dale: Beating around the bush? my house! beer. ✦ Jorgensen is a Baldwin City Tracey: For your information, it *Awkward 30 second pause* I practically need a machete to nav- Dale: What is your problem? Tracey: Fine, I’m leaving. Have Junior in Journalism. was a freshman 14.2. And I just lost Dale: This candy corn is exqui- igate the jungle down there. You’re raising your voice at me! fun with your “friends.”

All right, just a little tip for Mrs. E’s fans, if you want the I’m absolutely outraged at the recent shrinkage I think the Foot Clan has taken over Hashinger. Free food really fresh, get there at like 10:29 on Saturdays. of banana size at the Underground. It is a travesty Alert the Ninja Turtles. ✦ that cannot go unaddressed. ✦ All Brrr! It’s cold in here! There must be some Jayhawks in ✦ Slippy? Sloppy? Slappy? Swappy? Swanson?... for the atmosphere! J-J-J-J-Jayhawks! T-T-T-T-T-Torrence! Some of these girls that put there hair up, and it Samsonite! I was way off! ✦ bounces around, they really look just like roosters. ✦ Finally, Free for All, you’re not full enough Call 864-0500 So, I went to see Kenan and Seth tonight, and I just want ✦ to say that my childhood was completely crumbled when Yeah, I’ve never heard of a komdo dragon. to take my message. I found out that Kenan was a huge pothead. A komodo dragon, yeah, but not a komdo dragon. ✦ Free for All callers have 20 seconds to speak about any topic ✦ All right, you fi nd me a cafe that has nothing they wish. Kansan editors reserve the right to omit comments. ✦ I just asked Laura if she’d marry me, and she said yes! Sara Garlick needs to realize that men are not to do with beef, and I’ll show you a cafe that’s Slanderous and obscene statements will not be printed. Phone going out of business. numbers of all incoming calls are recorded. I’ve never been happier in my life. the only ones who cheat. She is the most sexist ✦ opinion writer I have ever read. ✦ Editor’s note: Go to www.kansan.com Forget the mascot, the Chiefs would be pretty much ✦ The North Templin Liberation Front is the for Free for All times a million! perfect if they didn’t have two losses. Idiot! Lydia, you’re an all-star. greatest thing to happen to KU since Phog Allen.

▼ LETTER TO THE EDITOR ▼ LETTER TO THE EDITOR Hawk article lacks evidence Father, son and Halloween ghost

Joel Simone recently wrote an ar- deskie at GSP/Corbin for two-and- logical, and believe me, I think it is, Our night of haunted houses about what we saw. insisted they return my money. ticle claiming that the Hawk is being a-half years now. Every weekend, but that doesn’t make it not a law. began at the “Edge of Hell,” The people outside tried to They all played dumb and unfairly singled out for its habitual girls come home and have clearly It’s the cop’s job to enforce laws, where we had an exciting trip talk to us about religion, tried tried changing topics so I con- underage drinking offenses. been drinking, and when they whether they agree with the law or through a ridiculous, but fun, to preach to us about how vio- tinued to insist on talking to the I agree with Simone, it’s not fair do, I ask how their evening was. not, and he probably isn’t willing to haunted house. It cost $20, but lent our world was. “person in charge.” to pick on one bar randomly. At least once every night, I hear risk it for some freshman drunken was worth the money and the I was sick that so many peo- They tried to make me feel All laws should be enforced “Whooooooo! off of redbull and vodka. hour long wait. ple could be involved in such a guilty, saying that they were all equally and fairly, but the article Bull-Hawk-Wheel!” as a re- As far as newspaper articles con- The night took a dramatic corrupt idea. We were exploited volunteers, and the money was lacks evidence to show that isn’t sponse. Knowing what kind of (un- demning the Hawk, I agree with turn down hill, however, when by overzealous religious people going to a good cause. happening. Simone says that “There derage) girls go to the Hawk makes Simone, that is bad publicity which we were greeted by a person who I am quickly growing to But they didn’t ask for a do- are other bars in Lawrence that me think it might be the lamest bar is being unfairly distributed. handing out fl yers for a “new” hate. nation, they took my money have more MIP’s charges than the in town. Yes, people in the media have and “great” haunted house on This time it was much worse, and tried to push their agenda Hawk,” but fails to mention one. I fail to see why the police would to do their jobs and it’s easier to be 36th and Main streets called because instead of misleadingly on me. I know it is possible and prob- be gunning for the number one bar sensational and write about one bar “Nightmare.” We thought this introducing themselves to me Did they consider just how able that other bars in town break in town. instead of all of them. Yes, people would be a great chance to see a and trying to tell me their mes- amazingly offended someone liquor laws as often as the Hawk, The number of citations certainly should rarely trust what the media smaller, possibly more creative sage, they took my money and could be if they had experi- but any sort of statistic proving that isn’t evidence of them being singled tells us and should never take it at haunted house, so we headed made me look at absolutely enced things like that in their was left out by the Kansan. out, it’s evidence of how often they face value. over to check it out. miserable images that will give life? He also says that on any other break laws. However, Simone makes it seem When we got there, we met me nightmares tonight. Finally, their security realized night, in any other bar, a minor can While it may seem shady to the as if there is a conspiracy to bring a woman accepting only cash, I’m not a pissed-off father or we wouldn’t leave without be- be found drinking. people who get busted for police to the Hawk down. which we paid, and a waiver ing bullied, so they surrounded That is simply not true, and if it hang around and wait for a crime to The only evidence that he offers stating we would experience us. were, it would be nearly impossible occur, logically it makes sense. If the to show a bias against the Hawk “reality-based, graphic imag- As we exited this They tried telling us if we to prove. Yes, it was an obvious ex- same bank gets robbed every week, is that it brings in 1,000 people be- ery.” haunted house, we wanted to wait 15 minutes their aggeration, but it still hurts the cred- why not have a cop there waiting tween Wednesday and Saturday. What ensued was what I “director” would be out to dis- ibility of his opinion. for it to happen? Even then, he doesn’t contrast it would consider the most ap- were forced to watch cuss the matter. No matter what your opinion The police don’t have to give of- with a similar statistic from a similar palling and generally offensive We were disgusted, and I is of a certain bar, it helps to bring fenders a head start. Maybe having establishment. The evidence might bait-and-switch scam I could a video of a pastor could tell that talking about the evidence to the table to support it, an offi cer in uniform hang around exist, but Simone simply doesn’t have ever imagined. who tired to explain matter any longer would only especially when it is going to be read a bar does scare off some business, show it to us. Instead of being scared by upset my friends and me even by literally hundreds of people. but if you aren’t breaking a law, then And it’s hard for me to feel sym- face paint and things fl ying out why he had duped us further, so we left. Simone tells us how many why be scared of a cop? pathy for the Hawk when I have of the darkness, we were sup- Now I wish I would have people go to the Hawk, but doesn’t The people who avoid the Hawk been told by dozens of 18-year olds posed to be scared by the hor- into witnessing such stayed. I wish I would have compare it to the patronage of any (or the Wheel or the Bull) because that it is their bar of choice. rors of real-life tragedy. said something so that this jerk other bar. of this, probably do so to avoid A graphic drunk driving a horrifi c violence, “director” realizes that this isn’t ✦ Like Mama says, just because MIPs. JDennis Mersmann is a crash scene. and why he thought ‘OK’ and it’s not right. something is popular, that certainly Having a drinking-age that is 21 Lawrence junior.. A domestic dispute that re- I wish I would have told the doesn’t make it cool. I have been a instead of 18 may be stupid and il- sulted in a child committing what he was doing next group of unsuspecting cus- suicide. tomers to put away their wallets was high and noble. ▼ TALK TO US ▼ SUBMISSIONS Guest Column We were forced to come two and turn and run. Guidelines feet away from a women on a I can’t believe someone Austin Caster, editor toilet having an abortion, and thought that this was a good 864-4854 or [email protected] The Kansan welcomes letters to the Maximum Length: 650 word limit editors and guest columns submitted we had fake hand guns waved idea. And I can’t believe that Jonathan Kealing, managing editor Include: Author’s name; class, home- by students, faculty and alumni. 864-4854 or [email protected] town (student); position (faculty in our face. a bitching mother. this place has lasted for any The Kansan reserves the right to edit, member); phone number (will not be The horror concluded with a I’m a college kid, the very number of weekends now. Joshua Bickel, managing editor cut to length, or reject all submissions. published) man being beaten and crucifi ed person I imagine these jerks The intolerable images from 864-4854 or [email protected] Also: The Kansan will not print guest For any questions, call Austin Caster in front of us. were trying to reach. this horrid experience will Matthew Sevcik, opinion editor columns that attack another columnist. at 864-4810 or e-mail opinion@kansan. 864-4924 or [email protected] As we exited this “haunted I don’t have any problem, haunt me for days, “Night- com. Editorial board house,” we were forced to or even disagree with their mares”. Sarah Connelly, business manager General questions should be directed 864-4014 or [email protected] Elis Ford, Yanting Wang, Joel Simone, Dan watch a video of a pastor who message, but I can not believe And I still don’t have my to the editor at [email protected]. Hoyt, Anne Weltmer, Julie Parisi, Nathan tried to explain why he had how misleading they were and money back. I hope no one John Morgan, sales director McGinnis, Josh Goetting, Sara Garlick, 864-4462 or [email protected] duped us into witnessing such outright unethical in present- has to put up with the night my Letter Guidelines Travis Brown, Julian Portillo, David Archer horrifi c violence, and why he ing this as anything similar to a friends and I did. Malcolm Gibson, general manager, news Submit to thought what he was doing was haunted house. adviser Maximum Length: 200 word limit Kansan newsroom ✦ 864-7667 or [email protected] Include: Author’s name and telephone so high and noble. I made a calm scene and tried Paul Garcia 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall number; class, hometown (student); He told us there were peo- explaining to these religious is an Overland Park senior. Jennifer Weaver, sales and marketing 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. position (faculty member); phone num- adviser Lawrence, KS 66045 ple from his church standing nuts why I was so offended they ber (will not be published) 864-7666 or [email protected] (785) 864-4810 [email protected] outside the doors to talk to us had put me through that and kulture 8A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2005 Article by Shanxi Upsdell Illustrations by Andrew Hadle Edited by Jonathan Kealing

WorldEver wondered where Disney’s “Hakuna matata” in “The Lion King” originated? Maybe wanted to say hello inLanguages Tibetan, learn the lan- guage of the Incas or “Tah-she de-leh!” just take a break from

Spanish and French. Tibetan “hello” If any of this sounds appealing, “karibuni,” or wel- “Yupaychani” come to some of the Kechwa “thank you” less commonly taught languages at the Uni-

versity of Kansas. “Karibuni!”Kiswahili “welcome”

Swahili.” If a Swahili speaker Tibetan The University started Ti- cially, spiritually, everything,” he Kiswahili wanted to talk about the Chi- betan classes this year with five Kechwa (Runa Ximi) Kiswahili, spoken in eastern Champa Lhunpo, lecturer in When Skylar Frasier, Burr said. “It makes you re-examine nese language, he would call it students. One of them, Rick and central Africa, consists of the department of East Asian Oak senior, traveled to Salasaka, your culture and their culture, “KiChina” or “the language of Winfrey, Wichita senior, said he rhythmic words and phrases languages and cultures and a Ecuador, in the summer of 2002, all at the same time.” China.” wanted to learn the language be- that sound like soft, earthy Tibetan Buddhist monk, has his skills in Kechwa helped him Frasier said students learning Leonce Rushubirwa, profes- cause he practiced Tibetan Bud- drumbeats. Disney used Kiswa- taught his native language in the in what he called an “amazing Kechwa learned more about an sor of African-American stud- dhism. hili phrases such as “Asante United States since 1992. and eye-opening experience.” invaluable culture and through it, ies, grew up in Tanzania, which “Whatever helps me learn sana” and “Hakuna matata” in The places that speak Ti- He said he found himself in the part of the history of the Ameri- lists Kiswahili as its national Tibetan culture and Tibetan its 1994 animated film, “The betan — Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal minority as the only white man, cas. He described the language language. He’s taught it for 22 Buddhism, it’s just a bonus,” he Lion King.” and some regions of north In- or “gringo,” for miles. as breezy and swift, like wind years. said. The prefix Ki- translates dia — comprise an area larger “It’s a great opportunity to whipping through the trees. to “language of,” so Kiswa- than western Europe, Lhunpo see something different from SEE KISWAHILI ON PAGE 6A SEE TIBETAN ON PAGE 6A hili means “the language of said. the U.S. in so many ways, finan- SEE KECHWA ON PAGE 6A

Kiswahili Tibetan Kechwa “They meet and greet everyone they see. If you say, “It’s a really interesting window into the Tibetan culture. “It’s a great opportunity to see something different ‘Knock, knock,’ they say, ‘Welcome.’ ...It’s a very friendly Even though Tibetan language might not be suited for from the U.S. in so many ways—financially, spirtually, ev- language.” international business, the personal experience of learning erything. It makes you re-examine your culture and their –Dominique Franklin, it, I think, would be larger reward than the monetary gain.” culture, all at the same time.” Wichita sophomore — Rick Winfrey — Skyler Frasier Wichita senior Burr Oak senior Speakers: An estimated 80 million people in eastern and central Afri- ca speak it, accordig to the University’s language Web site. Speakers: More than 12 million people worldwide speak Tibetan. Speakers: Approximately 12 million people in South America speak Ke- Fun fact: It uses the same letters as the English language, except Q Fun fact: Written Tibetan developed to translate Buddhist Sanskrit chwa, with three countries in particular: Peru, Ecuador and and X tests from India. Although the Chinese destroyed thou- Bolivia Proverbs: “Hakuna mlezi bora kuliko mama.” (“There is no person to take sands of Tibetan monasteries and libraries, many Tibetan Fun fact: The University’s language Web site estimates as many as 28 better care of you than your mother.”) Buddhist scriptures and texts survived such as the Lamrim, languages stem from Kechwa or Runa Ximi family. or “Stages of Path” text. Proverb: “Ama xua, ama llu la, ama killa.” (“Don’t be a thief, don’t be a Source: Leonce Rushubirwa, professor of African-American studies Proverbs: “There are no non-virtues like anger, no virtues like patience.” liar, don’t be lazy.”) Also, “On the other side of the hill, there’s no yak dung; on this side there’s no basket.” Source: Nina Kinti-Moss, lecturer in Latin American studies

Source: Champa Lhunpo, lecturer in East Asian languages and cultures SPORTS WWW.KANSAN.COM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2005 PAGE 1B t SOCCER t ’HORN BORN, Broken record ’HAWK BRED Statistics show two KU players can kick it TRAVIS ROBINETT [email protected]

BY ALISSA BAUER 10 matches along the way, she 19 assists, excluding the entire [email protected] said. 2000 season when she took a Jayhawks KANSAN SPORTSWRITER Hilla Rantala, former record- redshirt because of injury. holder and graduate student “Stats only tell one story,” enior forward Car- from Helsinki, Finland, didn’t Smith said referring to the U.S.’s can make oline Smith broke have that much time. Rantala obsession with numbers. the Kansas all- took fewer than 27 games. Rantala cited the importance time assist record Although today Rantala of stats as a major difference be- bowl game earlier this season. spends her days at Kansas teach- tween American and European In Sher four-year career, Smith ing economics as a graduate soccer. Football fans might have dif- has placed herself at the top of teaching assistant while work- “You can’t tell how good a ficulty finding reasons to care nine different categories. ing toward her Ph.D., she once player is by their stats,” Smith about the rest of the season now Among the most notable led the program that Smith now said. “It’s stupid the way that that Kansas has suffered four record is her dominating hold commands. they do it. The only thing that straight losses. But as slim as the as the Jayhawks’ all-time lead- “I didn’t even know I had it,” should matter is whether you chances may seem, bowl eligibil- ing scorer. For her most recent Rantala said of her former status get the ‘W’ or the ‘L.’” ity is still a real possibility. record, she broke the career as all-time career assist leader. The knee injury that pro- The rest of the schedule in- assist record when she tallied She laughed when she realized voked missing Rantala’s original cludes three home games: Mis- number 20 after feeding a pass she didn’t even know where to senior season added to the bro- souri, Nebraska and Iowa State. to senior forward Jessica Smith, find her stats. ken ankle that kept her on the The only road game is Texas, clinching her hat trick against “I don’t care,” Rantala said of sidelines for half of her junior which is now No. 1 in the BCS Oklahoma State on Oct. 7. the individual record. “I mean, I year, when she broke her ankle poll. Realistically, Kansas can Smith also leads Kansas in was a forward, so if I didn’t have 30 seconds into the first game. win only its remaining home all-time career points, game- any, then I wasn’t doing my job. The forward continued to play games — and Kansas must if it winning goals and shots, and Obviously, no one is going to on it for six more games. wishes to reach the six victories holds single-season records have a lot of assists and goals if “It was pretty painful, and it required to play in a bowl game. in points, goals, game-win- you don’t have a solid defense was my right leg,” she said. “So, The key for the Jayhawks will ning goals and shots. and a solid midfield who gets I couldn’t really shoot the ball. be motivation. Football games Smith started as a fresh- you the ball. It’s really not an in- It almost seemed like a waste of can work in mysterious ways. man and has started dividual sport.” a year.” Sometimes the outcome is de- every game she has Between the 1999 and 2001 cided by more than the talent on Lisa Lipovac/KANSAN played, missing about seasons, Rantala accumulated SEE RECORD ON PAGE 3B the field. Underdogs can use ex- tra motivation to gain a victory. First up against the Jayhawks are the Tigers. Don’t count Kan- t FOOTBALL t VOLLEYBALL sas out, even though Missouri has looked much better this year. Missouri is Kansas’ biggest rival, which equates to plenty of Set for an upset motivation. Last season, Kansas went into a game against Missouri with a four-game losing streak and Kansas heads no chance at a bowl game. The Jayhawks won by 17 points. In to top-ranked 2003 they won by 21 points at home when the Tigers had a na- Nebraska tional ranking. In both games the KU defense all but shut BY MATT WILSON down Missouri’s best weapon, [email protected] senior quarterback Brad Smith, KANSAN STAFF WRITER and in both games Kansas was the underdog. The Kansas volleyball team will Let’s assume Kansas defeats try to reverse its recent fortunes Missouri on Saturday. Next up against Nebraska when it takes on will be Nebraska. The Corn- Rylan Howe/KANSAN the No. 1 Huskers tonight at the huskers have defeated the Jay- Senior linebacker Banks Floodman tackles Colorado senior running back NU Coliseum in Lincoln, Neb. hawks 36 games in a row. Before Lawrence Vickers during the second half Saturday in Boulder, Colo. Flood- Nebraska’s athletics depart- the season, many fans saw this man recorded six tackles during the game while Colorado gained a total of ment claims that the Huskers year’s game as the best opportu- 104 yards rushing. have never lost to the Jayhawks nity in a long time to end it. in 75 meetings between the two Without going into more teams. Kansas’ records show detail about how embarrass- the Jayhawks winning a match ing the streak is, the Jayhawks ’Hawks return against the Huskers on Oct. 17, should have no trouble finding 1975 at the Graceland Invita- extra motivation. Will that carry tional in Lamoni, Iowa, and them to a victory? It’s possible. trailing the series 74-1-1. If Kansas can defeat Missouri, to home turf Either way it’s sliced, it has it can defeat Nebraska too. Mis- BY RYAN COLAIANNI road.” been total domination by the la- souri already won 41-24 against [email protected] Kansas has been a much dies from Nebraska. Kansas vol- Nebraska. KANSAN STAFF WRITER stronger team at home under leyball coach Ray Bechard said Again, let’s assume Kansas Mangino. The Jayhawks are just he thought this year’s team had wins. Its next game is at Texas, Six weeks and four losses. 3-16 on the road under Mangi- a chance to end it. which is the closest thing to a That’s what has happened since no while being 12-10 at Memo- “It seems like they’ve had sure loss Kansas will find this Kansas last played at Memorial rial Stadium. their way with everybody,” season. But forget about Tex- Stadium. “It is going to be nice be- Bechard said. “Arguably, their as; the season finale at home When Kansas left its home cause you kind of miss the toughest match was against us against Iowa State will be for a field after a 34-14 victory against home turf and you kind of this year. Obviously it’s going Kansan file photo bowl game and a regular season Louisiana Tech on Sept. 17, the miss playing at home and to take a great effort over an ex- Senior setter Andi Rozum reaches to block a tip by Nebraska freshman out- winning record. Jayhawks seemed to be in per- playing in front of your home tended period of time for it to side hitter Jordan Larson during a game at Horejsi Family Athletics Center. Kansas has been to one bowl fect position to qualify for a fans,” sophomore running work out that way.” The Kansas volleyball team travels to Lincoln, Neb., tonight to battle the No. game since 1995 and has no win- bowl game. back Brandon McAnderson Nebraska has held down the 1-ranked Cornhuskers again. ning regular seasons. In 2003, The Jayhawks were then said. “It will be great to get nation’s top ranking since the pre- Kansas notched six victories but outscored 105-36 in their four that feeling again.” season College Sports TV/Ameri- conference matches overall. 4-7 conference record are all also had six losses. With such a conference games, three of McAnderson said the team can Volleyball Coaches Associa- Nebraska senior middle block- statistics that the team would pivotal accomplishment on the which were on the road. The felt more confident when it tion poll was released in August. er Melissa Elmer leads the coun- rather not think about. In order line for the program, motivation other was at a neutral site at played at home. The Huskers are 19-0 overall try in blocks with 2.38 per game. to reverse the trend, Rozum said will again be easy to find. Also, Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas Because of the road struggles and 10-0 in the Big 12 Confer- In addition she leads the Big 12 the Jayhawks would have to play Iowa State is the easiest opponent City, Mo. Kansas needs to win three of its ence. They defeated the Jayhawks with a gaudy .450 attack percent- their best match of the season. left on Kansas’ schedule. Iowa “It is obviously very nice to last four games to make its sec- 3-1 on Oct. 8 in Lawrence. age. In her last 10 matches she Junior outside hitter Megan State is only 1-3 in conference get back home and play in front ond bowl appearance in three In that match the Jayhawks is averaging 3.21 kills per game Hill, who has started the last four play, with its only victory against of your fans again,” senior line- years. held the Huskers to one of their while posting a .521 mark. matches in the absence of in- Oklahoma State, which is winless backer Banks Floodman said. Team members are looking lowest attack percentages of the With such a daunting task jured junior Jana Correa, is feel- in the Big 12. “There couldn’t be a better time at the rest of the season as a season. They hit just .292, but ahead, Kansas senior setter ing more comfortable with every For Kansas to reach six vic- to come home and play against four-game season, hoping to they stymied the Jayhawks’ at- Andi Rozum said the Jayhawks match. She recorded a career- tories, it must start by defeating Mizzou.” qualify for that bowl game. To tack as well. Kansas hit a meager prepared the same as they would high 13 kills in the Jayhawks’ Missouri on Saturday. The Jay- While Floodman was happy do that, they will likely have .071. Nebraska also outblocked against any other team, but there loss to Baylor last Saturday. hawks should forget about what to return to Memorial Stadi- to win all three home games Kansas 22.0-4.0. The Huskers was more fire in their time lead- “Everything is starting to go a has already happened and focus um he said he enjoyed playing against Missouri, Nebraska have not so much as lost a game ing up to the match. little smoother,” Hill said. “I got on the Tigers, a team they have games on the road in hostile en- and Iowa State. in their four matches since that “We know that we are capable thrown into a good mix of match- had no trouble with the last two vironments. “We got to get something,” encounter at the Horejsi Family of playing with them,” Rozum es, so I feel like I got broken in.” seasons. A victory might prove to “We have been gone so long senior safety Rodney Fowler Athletics Center. said. “We look at what worked As for what the Jayhawks be the turning point for Kansas. we are excited to play anybody,” said. “We got to get at least six The Huskers also have not and didn’t work last time and try need to do to steal one in Lin- The Jayhawks’ schedule couldn’t Kansas football coach Mark games to get us bowl eligible. lost a match at home since Sept. to use that to get ready.” coln, Hill made it sound simple. have worked out any better. Mangino said. “We do play well That is what us seniors are try- 11, 2004, a stretch of 24 match- The Jayhawks’ recent strug- “We just need to be fearless,” Hill at home, that’s good. The down- ing to do.” es. They have lost only one gles are well-documented. Five said. “We’ve got nothing to lose.” F Robinett is an Austin, Texas, side is that we haven’t played game total during their streak. straight losses, one victory in junior in journalism. as well as we need to on the SEE HOME ON PAGE 3B They have won 33 consecutive their last seven matches and a — Edited by Alison Peterson 2B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2005

athletics calendar t CROSS COUNTRY SOCCER TODAY Big 12 Conference honors freshman F Volleyball at Nebraska, 7 p.m., Lincoln, Neb. Friendships run deep for recent performance in goal FRIDAY F Soccer vs. Missouri, 3 p.m., Jayhawk Soccer The Big 12 Conference honored KU goalkeep- Complex Team bonds er Julie Hanley for the first time in her career, F Swimming vs. Missouri, 6 p.m., Robinson Natatorium this week. F Cross Country, Big 12 Championships, time TBA, fuel runners The Indianapolis freshman was named Big 12 Waco, Texas Newcomer of the Week yesterday for the week during season of Oct. 16 to Oct. 22. SATURDAY In the last three weeks, Hanley started in goal BY ANTONIO MENDOZA F Football vs. Missouri, noon, Memorial Stadium in all of Kansas’ last six matches and has accumu- [email protected] F Volleyball vs. Texas, 7 p.m., Horejsi Family Athletics lated a 6-1-0 record in her first collegiate season. KANSAN SPORTSWRITER Center Hanley played a vital role in Kansas defeating F Rowing, Head of the Iowa, time TBA, Iowa City, Iowa Texas for the first time in the program’s history, on As the cross country season Sunday. Kansas soccer coach Mark Francis cred- comes to an end, the women’s ited her five saves in the match, including a diving team has done more than devel- MLB second-half grab, as being critical in the victory. op as student athletes — players With the lowest goals-against average on the have also developed friendships Former Astro concerned about lack team as of late, Hanley is averaging .82 goals- that will last long after college. against per game, entering the final week of the of African-American players The women in cross country regular season. She has allowed six goals and have represented the University saved 34 in 2005. HOUSTON — Joe Morgan worries about the of Kansas in four races this sea- Hanley is likely to start in goal against Mis- face of baseball. Watching the World Series, the son, but it is what the team did souri on Friday to wrap up the regular season. Hall of Famer is troubled by what he sees. outside the course and outside — Alissa Bauer His old team, the Houston Astros, is down of practice that defined it. For Candice Rukes/KANSAN NFL 2-0 to the Chicago White Sox, but it’s not their this team, friendship brings the Overland Park sophomore Connie Abbott (left) and Emporia senior Dena lineup that concerns Morgan. It’s their makeup. team closer for a stronger bond Seibel warm up before cross country practice. Both girls say they not only The Astros are the first World Series team than what an ordinary team consider each other teammates, but family as well. Seibel said that when Wellington Mara, Giants co-owner in more than a half-century with a roster that could have. she was a freshman the seniors were welcoming to her that and she has for more than 50 years, dies at 89 doesn’t include a single black player. “A couple of my best friends done the same for the freshman this year. “Of course I noticed it. How could you not?” are on the team,” sophomore nior Angela Pichardo and ju- runner didn’t perform well in a NEW YORK — Every NFL fan owes a huge Morgan said while the Astros took batting practice Connie Abbott said. “We usu- nior Christine Lathrop are the meet. debt to Wellington Mara, who died Tuesday at before the opener in Chicago. “But they’re not the ally meet up, like we go to the two other cross country runners “Some teams I feel that are 89. only ones. There are two or three teams that didn’t football games together because who live there. The remaining not really close and not good So does every owner, executive and player. have any African-American players this year.” we sit in the same section.” four are on the track and field friends are kind of out there Mara, who joined the New York Giants as a Morgan said it’s a predicament and a chal- Not only team. against each other and compet- ballboy the day his father purchased the team lenge for Major League Baseball. While more do some team “The friend- ing against each other,” Abbott 80 years ago and became co-owner as a teen- players from around the world are making it to members social- “Because a team ships they said. “And our team is out there ager, was the face of his team for more than a the majors — Japan, Korea, for example — the ize as friends af- have because working together and going for half century. number of blacks is declining. is doing better ter cross coun- we have very the same goal.” But he also was the patriarch of the NFL, a “It’s a daunting task to get African-American try practices few freshman, One of the reasons why the man who was willing for more than 40 years kids into baseball, and I don’t see the trend doesn’t necessarily and events, but they’ve always entire team is close is because to split the millions in television revenues he changing,” he said. some even live make them better been,” Kansas people look out for one another. could have made in the nation’s largest market The last World Series team without a black together in the cross country Seibel said if she were to sleep with the Green Bays and Pittsburghs of the player was the 1953 New York Yankees. It wasn’t “track house.” friends. I think they coach Stanley in for a practice, there would al- league. until 1955 — eight years after Jackie Robinson “It’s a lot of Redwine said. ways be someone there to wake It put the NFL at the top of America’s sports broke the color barrier in 1947 — that Elston How- were good friends, fun, kind of like “Because a her up so she would not be late. hierarchy. ard became the first black in Yankee pinstripes. our own little team is doing Seibel also said there was “He shaped nearly every rule and philoso- Black players accounted for just about 9 per- and they are run- sorority,” junior better doesn’t one thing that she would like to phy we have in our league today,” said Ernie cent of big league rosters this season. Dena Seibel ning better.” n e c e s s a r - do this season that she has not Accorsi, the Giants general manager. “Most of “We know that we have work to do,” Commis- said. “There is ily make them been able to yet. all, he was the moral conscience of the National sioner Bud Selig said Tuesday. “We’ll continue to Stanley Redwine always someone better friends. “Last year we always had spa- Football League. He now joins the pantheon of intensify our efforts. I’m very aware, I’m extreme- Cross country coach there — people I think they ghetti dinner before cross coun- incredible men who made this league what it ly sensitive about it, and I feel badly about it. But to talk to and were good try meets and had everyone over has become.” we need to get to work to change things.” hang out together. We just had friends, and they are running to our house,” she said. “That Said commissioner Paul Tagliabue: “Wel- — The Associated Press dinner all together tonight so it better.” was the fun time just to kind of lington Mara represented the heart and soul was nice.” Both Abbott and Pichardo bond and kind of relax before of the National Football League. He was a man TALK TO US Seibel said there were seven said it helped to have friends the meet and get ready for it.” of deep conviction who stood as a beacon of Tell us your news. Contact Kellis Robinett or Eric Sorrentino people, including herself, who who were on the team because integrity.” at 864-4858 or [email protected] lived together in the house. Se- it provided support if a fellow — Edited by Alison Peterson — The Associated Press