The star of the documentary The C.J. Giles saga continues film “Murderball” will speak in as his court date is moved to the Union today between two January. Also, coach Bill Self showings of the film. 4A addresses Giles’ future. 1B WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2006 THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904 WWW.KANSAN.COM VOL. 117 ISSUE 48 PAGE 1A » BUSINESS Commission delays Wal-Mart decision again BY MARK VIERTHALER 128,000 square feet of area northwest had not been seen by the Planning comparison available. should consider passing the propos- parking to a city street by placing the of Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive Commission. He requested more Todd Thompson, the attorney for al because they have also reduced main store far back on the lot. It was another late night talking was denied by the commission 3-2 public hearings be held on the sub- Wal-Mart, said there was no need for the original property request from Concerns about traffic and the about Wal-Mart for the Lawrence after three hours of discussion. ject. more public hearings to be held on 154,000 square feet two years ago, to economic impact on Lawrence were City Commission without any tan- This denial effectively sent the Mayor Mike Amyx echoed this the subject. the current 128,000 square feet. the two main issues raised by citi- gible result. proposal back to the city’s Planning same discomfort and requested an “Are there a few new shrubberies? Ray Frankenberg, a site engineer zens. The proposed rezoning authoriza- Commission for continued review. increased study on the traffic around Yes,” he said. “Is there a new sidewalk for Wal-Mart, presented the changes Kirk McClure, associate professor tion was tabled for further consider- Commissioner David Schauner Wakarusa. He also requested a new or two? Yes. But that’s the only dif- that have been made to the plan, of urban planning, said the commis- ation for an undefined time. said he was uncomfortable voting traffic study be done on south Iowa ference.” including the increase in greenery The proposed development of the on the issue based on plans that near the existing Wal-Mart to have a Thompson said the commission and the ability to convert part of the SEE WAL-MART ON PAGE 4A » MEN’S BASKETBALL » ADMINISTRATION Sanctions limit visits for recruits Expense-paid trips for potential players reduced from 12 to 8 for next two years BY C.J. MOORE been speculation that sophomore guard Brandon Rush will turn pro Bill Self likes to get recruits to after this season. The addition of visit campus, unless the recruit is Aldrich would mean that if Rush someone like Julian Wright. departed, Kansas could still sign Wright told Self he wanted to be only one more player. So far this a Jayhawk before he had ever been year, Kansas has brought in three on campus. Because the NCAA recruits on official visits and still Committee on Infractions reduced has five remaining, although Self the number of official visits for the said he planned not to use all of men’s basketball team from 12 to 8 them. for the next two seasons, Self may With five seniors on next year’s have to get more recruits to commit roster — six if Giles returns — Self without visits to compensate for the will have at least five spots to fill for reduction. The loss was a sanction the 2008-09 roster and only eight for violations made in the program. visits to fill them. “You have to figure out who you “It only takes four or five guys to have a legitimate chance of sign- bring in to say no, and now you’re ing,” Self said. out of official “You can’t just visits,” Self said. Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN bring guys in “You work your “It only takes four or five guys Dan Consolver, director of Academic Technology Services, solicits suggestions on improving the student experience at the University of Kansas from Terry Peterson, Overland Park senior, on for the sake of butt off so you bringing guys in to bring in to say no, and now can get them Tuesday during Stop ’N’ Talk on Wescoe Beach. “Wescoe could be spruced up a bit,” Peterson said. “As a humanities major, I spend a lot of time there.” The office of the Vice Provost for Student Success holds if you feel like to campus and an event like Tuesday’s once a month throughout the fall and spring semesters. you don’t have a you’re out of official visits.” then you’ve got shot at them.” to sell them An official when they get BILL SELF visit allows the to campus.” team to pay for Basketball coach With limited opportunities Students suggest changes the transporta- tion, lodging, for official vis- meals and entertainment for a pros- its, Self could convince recruits next BY beN SMITH with tuition and books. The cost of “Really I think I’d like to see es we get and post them on our Web pect. The other option, an unofficial season to visit unofficially, which living is going up and wages don’t.” some universal parking permits,” site,” Tuttle said. “We will allow dis- visit, can be made anytime during they can do an unlimited number The Office of the Vice Provost for Kathryn Nemeth Tuttle, associ- Lindberg said. cussions and let students know what an athlete’s high school career, but of times. Self said there are typically Student Success has one big ques- ate vice provost for student success, Chris Harris, Pamona junior, said referrals we made to some of the 15 to 20 unofficial visits during the recruit must pay his own way. tion for students: What’s the one and directors from the KU Writing he would like a more comprehen- questions and responses.” the season; however, because most The team can provide passes to a thing you would change at KU if you Center, Legal Services for Students sive enrollment process with a more The Student Success Web site is the recruits do not live close to game to the recruit, though. had the opportunity? and other departments initiated accessible timetable. www.vpss.ku.edu. Self said he is not too worried Lawrence, it’s difficult for them to Armed with free bottled water the informal survey as part of the “And instead of working to get Lindberg said he thought it was about the reduction’s effects this drive in for a weekend. and clip boards, representatives monthly Stop ’N’ Talk on Wescoe more parking lots, why not work for good that the University was step- year. If junior C.J. Giles remains Self said that campus visits are from Student Success stopped stu- Beach. fewer cars,” Harris said. ping out to talk to students. off the team, Kansas will have only a critical step in getting players to While some students just passed Tuttle said Student Success start- “How else are you going to one scholarship to offer next sea- sign. dents on Wescoe Beach on Tuesday son, and high school senior Cole to ask their opinions. by the small table, others whom ed Stop ’N’ Talk last year in an effort learn what students think if you Aldrich, from Jefferson High School Kansan staff writer C.J. Moore Emilie Durgan, Lawrence Tuttle approached answered seri- to reach out to students to let them don’t ask them?” Lindberg said. can be contacted at cjmoore@ sophomore, stopped to respond. ously, and also not so seriously. know that 20 units and more than in Bloomington, Minn., has already Kansan staff writer BenS mith can kansan.com. “If you’d have asked me last year, I Matt Lindberg, Plano, Texas, 900 employees of Student Success verbally committed to the team. be contacted at bsmith@kansan. would have said parking tickets,” junior, said one of the things he were available to assist them with Self said there was a possibil- com. ity that an underclassman would — Edited by Mindy Ricketts Durgan said. “I guess maybe it might have asked for was a better their academic and personal goals. leave after this season. There has seems like KU costs so much, what football team. “We will take many of the respons- — Edited by Mindy Ricketts weather TODAY 62 48 PM Showers — weather.com THURSDAY FRIDAY 3rd district candidates focus on national security, health care, debt 53 39 57 40 Thunderstorms Partly cloudy/wind BY ERIN CASTANEDA seat are focusing on national secu- bility. set a maximum on the amount of United States more competitive, he rity, debt and education. When it comes to financial aid for aid students could receive. In 2003 said he would push a fair tax that Rep. Dennis Moore is faced Moore said he was a strong pro- college, he said he disagreed with a Moore said Bush put in place a would get rid of income tax and the index by challengers Republican Chuck ponent for fiscal responsibility and bill President Bush enforced, which $4,050 limit on financial aid. payroll tax system. Ahner said this balanced budgets. He said cutting “I think it’s the opposite of what would be especially important to Classifieds. 5B Ahner and Robert Conroy, who is running on the reform ballot. programs and school budgets was we should be doing,” Moore said. college graduates earning their first Crossword. 6B Moore, a Democrat from Lenexa, “not only hurting our kids and our Ahner, who recently turned 40 paychecks. future, but our own economy.” and has two children, said he recog- “We’re seeing too many jobs go Horoscopes.