KANSAS STATE CQUJ^AN Sub Exp. Date: 00/00 VoLl03,Nal59 WEDNESDAY JUNE 23,1999 3 — Newspaper Section PO Box 3585 INVESTIGATION TopekaKS 66601 ^^^ on Five arrested on drug-related charges TIME Five people have been arrested as a result of a continuing investigation into the sate of methamphetarnines. Four Ogden, Kan., residents and one Manhattan resident were Expansion running a/rested Monday on various drug-related charges, Riley County smoothly despite rains Police Department Sgt. Kurt MoWrup said. "We had a long-standing Bv ERIC CHACE investigation,' MoWrup said. IrVe had information that the individuals KANSAS STATE COLLEGIAN arrested may have been involved in a conspiracy to sell meth. The 1999 K-State football "As a result, we got search season-opener is 2 1/2 months away, warrants, and as a result of the and the KSU Stadium renovation search warrants, we made the still is scheduled to be completed in arrests." time for the opening kickoff. Although five arrests have been "I have no reason to believe it made, Moldrup said the investigation will not be complete by Aug. 18," is continuing, and that more arrests associate athletic director James are likely. Epps said. "It got stalled a lot, but we The investigation is definitely IVAN KOZMUKANSAS STATE COLLEGIAN were able to catch up and get back on continuing," Moldrup said. "No meth KSU Station is project UMI win result in increased seating and new luxury boxes. target" labs were found. That is still under Once the project is seating will exceed 50,000. Despite heavy rains this spring, investigation." stadium expansion has not been Moldrup said even though a lab City, Mo. The architecture group has need to expand stadium capacity. Stadium, Epps said. stifled, and the stadium is going to be was not found, the arrests were a reputation for being the world's The stadium, which seated "There will be individual seats as ready for unveiling in a Sept 11 significant best sports entertainment design 39,000 permanently and 42,000 with well as a club area," he said. "There game against the Temple Owls, Epps -Ifs a fairty big deal," he said. firm. temporary seating, is being will be added concessions and "These were not small-time people" said. An increas in demand for tickets expanded to seat 46,000 spectators restrooms." Theresa Davidson, 2104 Sloan "We were slightly behind convinced the athletic department to permanently and more than 50,000 The club level, which will be St, was arrested for possession of schedule because of the rain in the increase the stadium's capacity, Epps with temporary seating. located on the east side of the drug paraphernalia and possession spring," Kent Brown, sports said. "It's going to be a very stadium, will feature 2,000 of a controlled substance. She is information director, said. "It rained In past seasons, the program has impressive addition," Epps said. "Itfc chair-back seats that are wider and being detained on $10,000 bond. Her so often it kind of slowed things a arraignment hearing is scheduled for bit" sold tickets in excess of what was going to make us more in line with more comfortable. 9:30 a.m. today. The $12.8 million renovation is allotted to students. The general the rest of the Big 12." Behind the club level will be the Shawn D. Foga, Ogden, was public also has added to ticket Increased capacity is not the only being led by the HOK Sports arrested for possession of drug Facilities Group, based in Kansas demand, significantly increasing a benefit from expansion for KSU ■ See STADIUM on PAGE 4 paraphernalia, unlawful sate of a controlled substance, unlawful sate of narcotics and no drug-tax stamp. He New members appointed to Board of Regents was released on $25,000 bond. Tianna L Lagabed, Ogden, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful sale of a ■ Group to take control members of the board be of the same approved by the State Senate. They are change," Wefald said. "That's a controlled substance. She was political party. to be interviewed today by the Senate fundamental, major change in the of revamped board July 1. released on $15,000 bond. K-State president Jon Wefald said Confirmations Oversight Committee, governance of the higher education in Faith M. Morehead, Ogden, was Bv JOSEPH HURLA the board members' political affiliation which approves them for service until the state of Kansas. For the first time arrested for possession of drug was insignificant the full Senate votes on the confirma- since 1925, this gives us some KANSAS STATE COLLEGIAN paraphernalia and unlawful "Quite frankly, the fact that there are tions during the next legislative session. semblance of unity. It gives us a better possession of a controled substance. Gov. Bill Graves appointed nine five Republicans and four Democrats is The nominees, if approved, would opportunity to plead our case." She was released on $7,500 bond. people Monday to serve as members of irrelevant," Wefald said. This is an be the first members of the restructured Wefald said unity will bring Jerry t. Morehead, Ogden, was a revamped Kansas Board of Regents. outstanding group of men and women. Kansas Board of Regents. The new newfound power to the board. arrested for possession of drug Graves nominated four current "I've worked with every board since board, which starts managing the state's "Right now, there are six paraphernalia and unlawful members of the board: Bill Docking of 1986 and, overwhelmingly, it has not higher-education committee Jury 1, universities under the board. That's six possession of a controled substance. Arkansas City, Kan., current regents been a factor at all." will govern the state's six universities, towns," Wefald said. "Now, instead of He was released on $15,000 bond. The four suspects from Ogden wi chairman who was designated by Of the nominees, only Robinson is a as the old board did. But now, it also six towns, we'll have 40. We'll be have arraignment hearings at 9:30 Graves to continue as chairman; Clay K-State graduate. But Wefald said that will be supervising Kansas' 19 touching virtually every state senator am next Wednesday. Blair of Mission Hills, Kan.; Harry was not a concern, either. He said past community colleges and 11 vocational- and representative in the state of —Joseph Huria Craig of Topeka; and Sylvia Robinson experiences have taught him that any technical schools. The board also will Kansas. That means good things for of Kansas City, Kan. board interested in being fair is able to coordinate programs for all of those K-State." His other five nominations are: do so without any problem. schools, plus supervise Washbum Wefald said power would be Stephen Clark, Wichita; Janice "Over the years, it has not made any University in Topeka and the state's 17 invaluable to K-State, and said the plan DeBaugc, Emporia, Kan.; Boris Jean difference," Wefald said. "As long as private colleges. presented contained nothing but FORECAST Hampton, Dodge City, Kan.; former the men and women who are on the Wefald said the restructured board's advantages for K-State. State Sen. Fred Kerr, Pratt, Kan.; and committee remain fair and assumption of power would represent a "I don't see any downside," Wefald 90*/68* former State Rep. Jack Wempe, Little even-handed, it doesn't matter. significant change in the governance of said. "Do you catch what I'm saying? Even hotter with River, Kan. "As long as they see the big picture, state universities — including K-State No downside at all." a continued Five of the nominees are I wouldn't care they were all from out — primarily because so many schools — The Associated Press contributed to chance of • Republicans, and four are Democrats. of state." will be united with the new system. this story. ' \ thunderstorms. / The law requires that no more man five All nine candidates must be "This represents a Herculean ' '♦ KANSAS STATE COLLEGIAN SUMMER EDITION ,Y, JUNI 23, 1999 Refugees ABOUT US A LITTLE welcome PAINTED Tin Cofcgian MURAL is printed ntocfay, Clinton —M d• N I■O f M « Penny Cullers, art Thursday. supply manager at Scantht on Varney's Book Store ) the sktes of ftepgesfor greti mrenMKm ■ in Aggieville. police reports, b BY SANDRA SOBIERAJ applies white paint mormsooi wo THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday afternoon to a mural on the I THE STAFF STENKOVEC CAMP, Macedonia — outside of Varney's. Refugees in a tent city embraced The mural was jotepn ram President Clinton on Tuesday as a designed by local kichtef beloved conquering hero. Speaking artist Phyllis Pease, Uary Rense Smith within sight of Kosovo, Clinton asked the who also has boon ■staging edtof ethnic Albanians not to rush home to the working on the bomb-ravaged province before land mural. Ke*yE< mines were cleared. IVAN KOZAR/ "I don't want any child hurt," he said. COLLEGIAN Jenn Dsvoran "I don't want anyone else to lose an arm opinion/ateetftor or a leg or a child because of a land mine. JonBabnsr So be patient with us.... You are going to Kansas reservists return after supporting air war be able to go back in safety and security." Before heading home from his IvanKoz* photo edtor weeklong European trip, Clinton made THE ASSOCIATED PRESS went well and we are very hopeful that people don't come back in a group. Often, one more stop, at the NATO airbase in things are going to be better for the people people just come home two or three at a Heather Hsnsen Aviano, Italy. There, he paid tribute to copy chief of Kosovo now, too," said Payne, who was time, sometimes on commercial flights, U.S. military personnel involved in the McCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, greeted by his son Jared, 10, and twins even. I'm really proud to be part of KadyGuyton successful air campaign over Kosovo and Kan. — About 50 reservists wfoo were Emily and Evan, 6. welcoming this first group." charged with policing the peace in among the first in Kansas to be deployed in i On hand to greet the returning troops The wait isn't over for McConnell Air FEEDBACK Bosnia. support of the air war against Yugoslavia was Gen. Jack Gingerich, commander of Force Base's active-duty troops, who "You have repeatedly put your lives returned home Monday. the 507th Air Reserve Refueling Wing at remain on deployment in Europe. So you want to talk with us? Tel us what you on the line to save the lives of innocent Capt. Neil Payne was one of several Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. "We don't know when they'll be think of the new summer civilians and turn back the tide of ethnic members of the 931 st Air Refueling Group McConnell's Air Reserve Group became coming home," said Sr. Airman Liz tuition. News tips? Well cleansing," said Clinton, whose remarks to step back onto Kansas soil and into the part of his command under an air reserve Grandin, a McConnell public-affairs take them. Sees problem? Lai us know. were punctuated by frequent cheers. arms of family and friends at McConnell restructuring in early March. officer. "So far, we have no word." Call 532-6556. You can "Thank you again for this noble Air Force Base. The soldiers spent six "It's a real pleasure to be here," he said. McConnell has about 520 people and also e-mai us at endeavor." weeks on duty at Moron Air Base in Spain. "Welcome-home events for deployments more than 20 aircraft deployed in support coHegnOkmuxlu. Our offices are in ■ See CLINTON on PAGE 4 "We're glad to be back. Everything like this are sort of hard, because so often of Kosovo operations. Keddellfi. Want to ptece a display ad? CaH 53*6560. Corona ^_ Now at 2 Locations Want to ptece a classified? 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Collegian newsroom at 532-6556 or ennail FREE ESTIMATES rial OPINION WEDNESDAY JUNE 23, 1999 OUR VIEW Baseball stadium renovations neglected, need attention too OUR VIEW, an editorial selected and debated by the editorial board, is written after One day after KSU and continue into spring. grandstand, a press box, concession is funded through private donations. a majority opinion is formed. Stadium's north goalpost K-State's baseball team was not so stands and badly needed dugouts. A This could mean a slower rate of The editorial board consists of was brought to the lucky, however. Renovations planned wet spring set back renovation plans expansion for the baseball field, Collegian editors and other ground by fans incited by for Frank Myers Field stretched into — although, through that same wet which must wait for kindly contribu- staff members. Our View is the a long-awaited victory over Nebraska, the team's season, and the athletic spring, the football stadium remains tions. Collegian's official opinion. construction began that will expand department was forced to move home on schedule — but perhaps a dry K-State football is given much the stadium's seating capacity by games scheduled the year before to summer will be a great opportunity to more public attention than any other 12,000 people. other locations. get a head start on a place to put fans. sport at the university, but our baseball Joseph Hurta, editor in chief The Nebraska game marked Now that renovations to the Perhaps the biggest difference players are just as deserving of a place Mary Renee Smith, managing editor Ivan Kozar, photo editor K-State's last home game of the football stadium are nearing between the two construction projects to play. KeNy Evenson, city/campus editor season. Planning ensured that completion, perhaps the athletic is the way in which they are funded. The athletic department should Jon Bakner, sports/rec editor K-State's regular football season department can focus its energies on While money for KSU Stadium's focus on stepping up construction of Jerm Oavoren, a&e editor Heather Hansen, copy chief would not be disrupted by the the baseball field. While the turf itself expansion is bonded from the athletic Myers Field to ensure players and fans Kady Guyton, eColegian editor expansion of the stadium, since con- is ready for next year's season, con- department and will be repaid through a field to be proud of for the struction would last the entire winter struction still is planned for a ticket sales, work on the baseball field 1999-2000 season. real the Guest responds to column; gun restrictions, laws only cause more violence As a former K-State prohibits sales of firearms crime rate in Richmond student and graduate of between residents of other dropped by 55 percent the school of journalism, I states who are not dealers, prohibits in less than a year. The feel it necessary to retail sales of handguns to persons crime rate in Richmond respond to the latest younger than 21 and rifles and shotguns to ^£r has dropped 65 percent editorial by David Levin persons younger than 18 and prohibits the ^ overall. on gun control. David has importation of firearms "not generally TJiroughout our nation's fallen for the idea that recognized as particularly suitable for or readily history, we have examples of more laws will prevent adaptable to sporting purposes. how banning and restricting substances to HACKENBERG crime. Gun laws and restrictions don't stop crime. control their use and abuse has failed. This view has been Many of the areas in the United States with the Consider prohibition of alcohol in the stated again and again by countless anti-gun most restrictive gun laws are the areas with the 1920s. groups, but that does not mean it is correct. By highest violent-crime rates. How about our nation's problem definition, a criminal is someone who breaks the The overall homicide rate in the jurisdictions with illegal drug sales? Drugs have law. More laws mean little to criminals, and only that have the most severe restrictions on firearms been illegal for a long time, but I add more restrictions to law-abiding citizens. purchase and ownership (California, Illinois, think it's safe to say that we still The students responsible for the tragedy in Maryland, New Jersey, New York and have a significant drug problem in Littleton, Colo., violated more than 19 federal Washington, D.C.) is 23 percent higher than the America. and state laws when they went on their shooting rate for the rest of the country. The only way to slow gun violence spree. No amount of new laws can stop a The National Rifle Association supports and the resulting crimes are through determined person from finding a way to hurt or crime control, not gun control. The NRA has education about the safe use of firearms, kill someone else. recently sponsored a successful program to enforcement of current laws, and tough penalties blaming objects or Currently, in the United States, there are reduce crimes committed with firearms. Project for criminals who use firearms to commit others for our own more than 40,000 federal, state and local gun Exile has been tested with good results in crimes. decisions. laws. The Gun Control Act of 1968 (Public Law Richmond, Va. Project Exile mandates a Guns are not good or evil. Guns are simply The biggest problem in America right now 90-618,18 U.S.C. Chapter 44) alone prohibits five-year prison sentence without possibility tools that can be used correctly for isn't drugs or guns. The biggest problem is a persons convicted of, or under indictment for, of probation or parole for felons caught in law-abiding owners, or abused by criminals. lack of personal morals, and failing to take a crimes punishable by more than a year in prison, possession of a firearm. Blaming guns for causing crimes and murders is responsibility for our own actions. fugitives, illegal drug users, illegal aliens, mental Project Exile mandates a 15-year prison like blaming axes for cutting down trees. incompetents and certain other classes of people sentence without possibility of probation or The real problem is people. We all have a from purchasing or possessing firearms. parole for felons caught in possession of a choice and an ability to make decisions. We need Patrick is a graduate of Kansas State University. It prohibits mail-order sales of firearms, firearm during the commission of a crime. The to take responsibility for ourselves and quit You can e-mail him at [email protected]. M KANSAS STATE COLLEGIAN SUMMER EDITION 23,1999 STADIUM POLICE REPORTS unexploded ordnance from NATO's punished and discriminated against or bombing campaign litter Kosovo in about killed or uprooted because of their ■ continued from page I ■ continued from page 2 RILEY COUNTY 800 areas, a UN. survey disclosed. About religion or their ethnic heritage." Monday, June 21 new stadium club section. The stadium 25 land-mine accidents have occurred — Serb forces drove more than one club will include a lounge with air condi- Clinton told about 100 U.S. military two of them fatal — since refugees began million ethnic Albanians from their homes ■ At 2:10 am. tioning, televisions and concessions. troops who will join peacekeeping forces returning last week. in Kosovo, where they had been the Matthew Gant, 1019 "The main addition has been the inside Kosovo that some of the hardest Earlier, Clinton ventured as close to majority. NATO launched its 78-day air Fremont St., was arrested for DUI and enclosed stadium club behind the club work is ahead. the Kosovo border as security would allow war to halt such ethnic cleansing. driving with a suspended seating area," Brown said. "The enclosed "You've got a big, big job," Clinton to tell refugees at the Stcnkovcc camp the Earlier in Skopje, Clinton met with license club area will have some enhanced told the camouflage-clad soldiers, most of United States would help build a better Macedonian leaders to thank them for ■ At 1:10 p.m., Faith concessions. It's going to be a nice area" whom had rifles slung over their future for the Balkans. supporting NATO forces and sheltering M. Morehead, Ogden. Above the stadium club arc the 31 shoulders, at an air base outside Skopje, "We are committed, not only to Kosovar refugees. Kan., was arrested for stadium sky suites. Macedonia. "It is not free of danger. It will making Kosovo safe, but to helping He announced the disbursement of possession of drug paraphernalia and "We are all sold out of the season not be free of difficulty. Some days you people rebuild their lives," he said. $12 million in food commodities to assist possession of a suites," said Kathy Duggan, development will wish you were somewhere else." The crowd gathered among rain- Macedonia, in addition to $72 million in controlled substance. officer of the athletic department "We Clinton told the troops that the success soaked green, white and blue tents and relief the United States has sent to the —Seestorypage 1 kept a few to sell on an individual game of their peacekeeping mission depends on chanted "U-S-A!" as Clinton told them nation since last year. ■ At 1:13 p.m., Jerry basis." "your power to build, and to be safe while that European nations and the American Macedonia, an impoverished state of L Morehead, Ogden, The sky suites will feature windows you're doing it, and to protect the ethnic people would continue to stand by mem. two million residents, housed up to was arrested for possession of a so fans will be able to step outside in nice Kosovar Albanians and the ethnic Serbs "We are proud of what we did because 140,000 refugees as NATO strikes sought controlled substance and weather and enjoy the game from a alike." we think it's what America stands for," to drive the forces of Yugoslav President possession of drug balcony. Land mines, booby-traps and Clinton said. "No one ever, ever should be Slobodan Milosevic from Kosovo. paraphernalia —See story; page 1 ■ At 121pm., GOODSON Theresa A Davidson, 2104 Sloan St, was AUTOMOTIVE AUTO TRIM arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia Complete Upholstering & Fabric • and possession of a Custom Made Auto & Truck Seat controled substance. —See story, page 1 Covers* Convertible Tops • ■ At1:25p.m„ SAVINGS Headliners • Boat Upholstery & Ttarma L Lagabed, Coji/ers • Vinyl Tops Ogden, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful sale of a controled substance. —See story page / ■ At 1:50 p.m., Clifford H.Swarthout Jr., 201 SARBER LN Clay Center, Kan., was BETWEEN KMART & WALMART arrested for failure to appear. 776-7G79 ■ At 5.06 p.m. 1-800-773-7679 Christopher R.Abod, 412 & 10th St, Apt 3, was Audio Junction has the arrested for failure to appear. ■ At 6 p.m., Shawn D. 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"It is important that people Cross director, said that in the past the 20 Super- IMIAISIT islslAJNMlHleTl meybe protection from the sun. reapply sunscreen every hour and chapter has treated many people who market IAILIOUABI IN[*HUIP|I| 37Fuel, stack JdeHsloa]o[MO N carrier "It is very important for people to wear light-colored, long-sleeved have suffered from heat-related 22 Section WsT^jW^CT"PP H 33"— mol, is drink lots of water at the Country shirts." problems. Of LA.? |B|E!EMAIR|CMM|AIRIKI8J deluge" Stampede," Currie said. "The Paige Roesler, Country Stampede "We usually try to get these people 23 CbOJr |U|W|N|8MAmB A T1MM1 41 Rot member [M!E|TIH|O|DMLIOJO|9|E|W| 44Bame/a humidity will be high, and people will festival manager, said people are out of the sun, give them plenty of 24 Succinct HfBuirlilT'nBMnl w & be sweating lots and losing lots of allowed to bring umbrellas to use as fluids and have them lie down," poem Timii'TPili"ft *~ water. Drinking water is the best way shade between acts. Adams said. to protect yourself." Roesler also said people are Adams said all who help with Red Currie also said people need to try allowed to bring empty spray bottles Cross are volunteers who work 28 Bet wood IRIEIXBMIEJWBT'C ignored in alphabetiz- to avoid alcohol during the event. and Stampede souvenir mugs. closely with EMS to give people "SSSi* Yeestrdeyesnewer commeni "People need to realize that "If people keep drinking fluids, proper treatment. 31 Teem 50 Johnnie alcohol affects you differently and wear sunscreen and take the necessary "Last year, we saw over 1,000 bigwig Reyhlt that all fluids are not equal," she said. precautions, we should all be OK," people who suffered from heat "You really need water and good Roesler said. problems, while the EMS saw several common sense." Roesler said the Riley County hundred," she said. 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Call MDI 776- Questions? Call 532-6555. across the street form cam- sary. 3804. pus. Washer/ dryer, cen- RATES -GREAT PRICES!" Near SPACIOUS ONE, two, tral air, lots of room, off- LOOKING FOR a wee- kend job? It'i Greek To 1 DAY 4 BEDROOM campus. Very nice one, three-bedroom apart- street parking, very clean. Me is accepting applica- 20 words or less $7.15 two, three, four, five, six- ments. Clean and quiet. Call 537-9693. tions for weekend em- Each word over 20 $0.20 • 2 bath bedrooms. Available now, Central locations. Most ROOMMATES WANTED to broidery operators (two per word Announcements • Fully furnished summer, fall. 537-1666, utilities paid. Available Au- share house for Fall se- shifts available- 6a.m. www.beloose.com/1in- gust 1. 539-4087, leave • Modern mester. $200/ month. 4p.m. & 4p.m.- 2a.m.) Po- 2 DAYS wood message. 20 words or less $8.40 "LEARN TO FLY!" K-State • Recreation facilities Washer/ dryer, 2117 Wal- sitions will begin August 1. Each word over 20 $0.25 Flying Club has five air- • Fitness center AVAILABLE NOW or Au- TWO BLOCKS from cam- nut Dr. Call 565-0839 Don't know a thing about per word planes, lowest rates. For in- gust. New duplexes. pus, large one-bedroom sewing??? No problem- formation call 537-8406, • Computer labs Three-bedroom, two bath, apartment, laundry facili- we'll train youl Apply in 3 DAYS www.ksu.edu/ksfc • Washer/Dryer central air, laundry hook- ties, off-street parking, person at 520 McCall Rd., 20 words or less $9.55 ups. Small pets consid- 1511 Fairchild. Available [email protected] EOE. and many more amenities. Each word over 20 $0.30 FREE" COMPUTER. ered. 539-4087, leave mes- July 1. Arlen Carlson, per word Quite possibly the two sage. (785)494-2400. OWN A computer? Put it most beautiful words in all to work I $25- $75 per hour 1201 4 DAYS of business. Call today 53^5071 part-time/ full-time. 1-888- 20 words or less $10.60 and learn how you can 216-2434. www.work-from- Each word over 20 $0.35 qualify for a free comput- For Rent- home.net/enjoy per word er, a personalized Web site Now For Houses PROGRAMMER- and the opportunity to T TNI VERSITV Help Wanted SDAYS NETWORKS Plus, the lead- create financial indepen- er in providing business 20 words or less $11.55 dence for yourself. 1-888- AVAILABLE AUGUST. Sec- and government computer Each word over 20 $0.40 Manhattan City Ordi- 233-7395 PIN 1925249. Cer- ond floor duplex. Two- per word nance 4814 assures services has openings for tain requirements and re- bedroom. $390 rent plus ^Cambridge Square ovary person equal op- full-time positions. Ex- HOW TO PAY strictions apply. utilities, lease and deposit. portunity in securing perience in database envi- 539-3672. MATURE GRADUATE APARTMENTS ►Sandstone Apts. and holding employ- ronments required. Salary Classifieds must be paid in Assistant needs hous- .2215 COLLEGE AVE Only a few left! AVAILABLE NOW, sum- ment in any field off range $45,000- $60,000 advance unless you have an ing for 1999- 2000. mer, fall. Four to six bed- work or labor * which plus bonuses and benefits. account with Student Publica- Non-smoker. Call UNIVERSITY COM- rooms. Near campus, ha/ she ie property quali- E-mail resume to •Fireplaces ♦Carports tions Inc. Cash, check, Master- (316)375-4304 or e- MONS. Fully furnished great prices. 537-1666, fied regardless of race, [email protected] in Card or Visa are accepted. mail [email protected] two end four-bedroom •Pool e Private Deck www.beloose.com/linwood sex, military status, dis- text or MS Word format. There is a $10 service charge apartments, washer and •Laundry Facilities ability, religion, age, on all returned checks. We 0201 FIVE-BEDROOM HOUSE, RESEARCH SUBJECTS dryer in each apartment, •Large 2-bedVoom Unit color, national origin or reserve the right to edit, reject or three baths, two blocks wanted: Must be male, pool and sand volleyball ancestry. Violations property classify any ad. south of campus. Very physically fit, size large. court, tennis and basket- should be reported to CALL clean and nice. No pets. You will be paid $65 plus a FREE FOUND ADS Lost and Found ball court, alarm systems, Call (785)336-3559 or the Director of Human $55 Polo sport shirt for at- individual leases. Monday- Reeourcos at City Hall, (785)336-3324. tending two 2.25 hour ses- As a service to you, we run Friday 9- 6, Saturday 10- 4. NOW 587-2441. sions where you sit arid fcohuanrgde a. ds for three days free of Fpolaucnedd faredea focra nt hrabaa 539-0500. OlivNinEg AroNoDm twwitoh- bheadrdrowoomod, Tvherei fyC tohllee gfiinaann cciaaln npoot- wSiaglnk uinp ian c6o4 ldS ecahtoanm bHearl.l days. floors. No smoking, no 537-906- tential of advertise- this week. tsftayln drinking, no pets. 539-1554. WOMEN'S SILVER watch ERROR POLICY ments in the Employ- 3301 found outside Kedzie 103, ONE-BEDROOM ATTIC ment/Career classifica- Class at the Thursday morning 2/25. apartment. Very nice, one tion. Readers are ad- If you find an error in your ad., Call 532-6555 or stop by Weekdays block to campus. No pets, vised to approach any Business please call us at 532-6555. Commons" We accept responsibility for the 103 Kedzie to claim. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. August lease. $325. 587- such employment op- Opportunities first wrong insertion. 0301 Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p. 7082. portunity with reason- able caution. The Col- Special on 4 THREE-BEDROOM BASE- The Collegian cannot legian urges our read- TO CANCEL AN AD NOW LEASING. Newly MENT apartment. Clean, verify the financial po- Bedroom Apes. are to contact the Bet- laundry hook-ups. No tential Of advertise- Personals updated, studio apart- ter Buainess Bureau, New Leases Only - pets. August lease. $450. ments in the Employ- If you seH your item before your ments in quiet six-plex ad- 501 SE Jefferson, To ad has expired, we wM refund $150 Security jacent to West campus. 587-7082. paka, KS 68607-1190. ment/Career classifica- We raquira a form of tion Readers are ad- you for the remaining days. You Deposit! Available now, with year THREE-BEDROOM, AU- (785)232-0464. pictura ID (KSU, driv- vised to approach any must call us before noon the day lease. Unfurnished, new GUST lease, no pets. before the ad is to be published er's licanaa or othar) Rent due Aug. 1, 1999- central air and heat, pri- Water and trash paid. Two- $1500 WEEKLY potential euch bueinass oppor- whan placing a per- Only $138/person mailing our circulars. For tunity with reaeonable vate parking; water and bedroom house out of sonal Pay Only $275/person for information call (203)977- caution. The Collegian trash paid. No pets. $330 town. Call 539-1975. HEADLINES our 4BR, 2 Bath apts. for 1720. urges our readers to per month. For more in- the rest of the 12 month contact the Better Busi- formation please call $800 WEEKLY POTEN- For an extra charge, we'll put a lease ness Bureau, 601 SE 532-7569 between 8- 5 or TIAL processing govern- neadhne above your ad to catch leave message. Roommate ment refunds at home! No Jefferson, Topeka, KS the readers' attention. 66607-1180. •Fully Furnished Wanted experience necessary. 1- ONE LARGE bedroom, (786)232-0464. 800-696-4779 ext.1608. partially furnished. •2 Bathroom TO PLACE AN AD One block from cam- FEMALE ROOMMATE to Manhattan City Ordi- •Alarm System pus. Central air, gas share house close to cam- Celebrate the Go to Kedzie 103 (across the nance 4S14 assures •Swimming Pool heating. $390. pus. Private lower level, street from the K-State Student every person equal op- 537-2255 or 537-7810. share kitchen. Laundry, ga- Uthnroioung)h. OFfrfiidcaey h foroumrs 8a raem M.o tnod ay portunity in housing •Washer/Dryer ONE-BEDROOM BASE- rage. Erika, 539-5980. 4th of July! without distinction on 5 p.m. The office is open except MENT apartment. Avail- ROOMMATE NEEDED. account of race, sax, fa- for holidays. NOW Leasing able July 1. Close to cam- One room for rent in a milial status, military pus, off-street parking. No nice, quiet, clean house. DEADLINES atatua, disability, reli- 539-0500 pets. $325/ month. One Very close to campus. Present this coupon gion, aga, color, na- month deposit required, Washer/ dryer, DSS, air- tional origin or ances- T INI VERSITV 537-7715 or 539-1814. and receive $2 off conditioning. Available in Classified ads must be placed try. Violations should by noon the day before the date bo reported to the Di- ONE-BEDROOM BASE- August. $225 per month when you place a you want your ad to run. rector of Human Re- MENT, 1219 Kearney, close plus one-fifth utilities. 776- classified ad with Classified display ads must be sources at City Hall. to campus, $295/ month, 8437 or 565-0316, leave placed by 4 p.m. two working 587-2440. one year lease, water/ trash message. the Collegian. APARTMENTS days prior to the date you want paid. No pets. 587-8145. 2215 COLLEGE AVE. ROOMMATE WANTED for your ad to run. SHORT-TERM LEASE avail- modern apartment three able now through the end blocks from campus on * offer expires For Rent- QUESTIONS Vattier. Rent/ bills shared. July 1, 1999. Apts. Furnished ADVERTISE Low KPL and satellite! 565- 9686. Cat our classified staff at KANSAS STATE COLLEG1 \\ 532-6555 or stop by the office at PURPLE PIG open 4 to Mid- ROOMMATES NEEDED for 103 Kedzie Hal. night Monday thru Satur- 103 KEDZIE • 532-6555 large house. Close to cam- 103 Kedzie 532-6555 day. Specials every day I +-.. KANSAS STATE COLLEGIAN SUMMER EDITION 23,1999 ^ird own knee to Hr^ Shepherd, 27, CambnrJgesrwe, England, blasted his knee off wit) a shotgun r\ May to end fie pain of a wortptace injury tfs Best prices in town! 'ustom designed brotwr, Lee, said. He matched wedding sets «■ • toid me... he'd rafter have a stomp (ttan tie Unique Kansas State Jewelry One of a kind engagement rings pain) The knee injury : ruining his ie" Claussen's for Custom Design & Repair && 537-6884 • 410 Poyntz Avenue In May. former Maria Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.. Sat. by Appointment MaptepubiOBtCnuc* Jones was convicted in 100's of reasons to NewYWcClyaf 2 People with a burgtanang her apartment to get dozens donate plasma! of pairs of her shoes, cart for witi many of which he admitted to having a sexual retaionshf) And in Match in Singapore, Zanal Mohamed Esa, 43,wasjaledforsteaing women's shoes, which he woufo srwl. according to his lawyer, "uni tie (Good AAon.-Thurs.) smel runs out" RFFV In 199/, a car • ports cmntmr h- Manhattan Biomedical Center uduiiyiy to mam Emond, 36, was 1130 Garden Way • Tues, Wed, Thu>s 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. • 539 PLAY • 3639 Anderson Ave. catBcatedbytie Fri ?.a.m.-4 p.m. • Sat 9 g.m -2 p.m. • Closed Sun & Mon Quehec ojOKWiiiiBitfs automobie nsurance ooaro oaseo on aiegea overdue fries. But a Spirit Pack 2000 gives you stuff you need mistake had been made, and tie board agreed to i rrsmrjurse Emonrfs and saves you money! expenses. Emond got tied of waiting for the checV, and in March 1999 took advantage of a provision w\ Quebec law and fled a document lhat permHted him to fogaty seize tie boards ImadquaTters in Quebec City, valued at about $33 m*on fi U.S. doter, unti tie debt was paid. The next day — 13montK after agreeing to do S3 —tie board paid up after triathlon In Afters. Ma., in May.FreamonHoiJr, Get your Royal Purple yearbook and a spirit pack full of all those things you need to be a K-Stater. 29, was charged wft toe* after a tengtw chase tiat began when Buy your copy of the yearbook now. Hot led on foot across a Kroger store partang lot Royal Purple & CD-ROM: $24.95. carrying two steaks for Spirit Pack, Royal Purple & which he dkj not pay Hot then jumped on a CD-ROM: $40. bcyde and rode away, but soon crashed rto a uflry pole, knocfong him unconscious However, Spirit Pack 2000 includes the Royal Purple and CD-ROM, the 1999-2000 K-State Planner, a K-State Student Campus Connections phone book, he regained a powercat key ring and student ID holder, and a 20ounce insulated Willie mug. Available at this great price only at New Student Orientation. consciousness and led again, and ii a move characterized by a focal newspaper writer as tie WE ARE LOCATED @ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS, KEDZIE 103, JUST EAST OF THE UNION trial Teg" of Ins niaiiun eacape, rn jumped into Town Creek, but a iroighter caught up to him after a short i swan. wmmmmmm^tm / 4- p ™ KANSAS STATE COLT \N THURSDAY VOL103,NO.160 JUNE 24,1999 KOSOVO House decision won't afieui monolith Marines in Kosovo return fire, killing two College on permanent loan from the monolith never could go back to the location will accomplish several goals, BY JODY JOHNSON Fraternal Order of Eagles, said city. including increased visibility and more WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. KANSAS STATE COLLEGIAN Melanie Horton, MCC assistant to the "The college is a wonderful place access for young people. Marines manning a checkpoint in Despite a recent US. House of president. in the town to have it," she said. "We "It's a highly visible location in the Kosovo were shot at Wednesday by Representatives decision regarding the "We're moving forward full steam can display it in the manner in which it community that is appropriate," he unidentified assailants and then display of the Ten Commandments, ahead," Horton said. "We're very deserves." said. returned fire, killing two people, the plans for Manhattan's monolith will excited and thankful for the Donations are being collected to MCC is on private property, so commander of U.S. forces in Kosovo remain unchanged. community's support." create the monolith display, which will Snead said the people who argued said. The House last week approved Eagles President-Elect Leonard face Anderson Avenue and will cost against the monolith while it was on No Marines were injured, Army legislation that will grant states Delgado said the Eagles have no plans about $15,000, Delgado said. display at City Hall shouldn't oppose Brig. Gen. John Craddock said in a authority to post the Ten to bring the monolith back to City The monolith display should be the new location. telephone interview from his Kosovo Commandments in government Hall, regardless of whether the House completed by August if enough "I don't think it will cause any headquarters with reporters at the buildings and schools. The legislation measure becomes law. donations are received, Delgado said. problems," he said. Pentagon. He said the confrontation still must be passed by the U.S. Senate "It's staying right there at the City Commissioner Bruce Snead Horton said the new location will began around noon EDT. Craddock said he had not yet and approved by President Clinton Christian College," Delgado said. said the monolith will be in a great allow many more people to view the learned whether the two kled were before taking effect The Eagles donated the monolith to place at MCC. Ten Commandments. Serbs or ethnic Albanians. After the The Ten Commandments monolith City Hall in Jury 1958, he said. They "It's perfectly appropriate," Snead "It signifies the heritage on which interview, Pentagon officials said they in Manhattan, which was removed now have the monolith in storage until said. "It's a really good solution for the our nation was founded," she said. "It's learned that the assailants had April 28 from City Hall after a 3-2 City the display at MCC is ready. community." a reminder that these are good values, surrendered. They apparently Commission vote, soon will be Horton said one of the restrictions Snead, who voted to remove the and we're honored to be able to display numbered about a half dozen, were displayed at Manhattan Christian of the loan to MCC was that the monolith from City Hall, said the new them in such a way." dressed in civilian clothes and were armed with AK-47 weapons. Craddock said 20 to 30 Marines Senate were at one of their checkpoints near the village of Zegra, -see KOSOVO on PAGE 4 Cindy Lehr, committee administra- STAMPEDE tive I assistant for OKs regents the FORECAST Manhattan Convention BY LEW FERGUSON and Visitors TODAY Bureau, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS applies numbers to TOPEKA — State senators on i The party will chairs Wednesday hailed the quality of Gov. i get kicked off located in Bill Graves' appointments to a reconsti- with the coolest the VIP tuted Kansas Board of Regents, day of the section of endorsing eight of the nine for confir- weekend. Country mation so they can begin serving when Stampede the board starts work next Thursday. FRIDAY 1999. "I personally couldn't have asked for a better group" to serve on the new 92*/ 71° IVAN KOZAR/ board, said Sen. Tim Emert, chairman Both the COLLEGIAN of the Senate Confirmations Oversight temperature and //""/PREPARATIONS Committee and co-author of the higher the festival will education restructuring law that created continue to heat the new board. up. "If this is going to work," Emert, R- Concert planners brace for huge crowds SATURDAY Independence, said, "these are the • people who will make it work." •I-/73* Seven of the new board's members BY JENN DAVOREN the P.A. system and the rest of the the EMS tent and the sponsors' tent Day three told the committee during their confir- sound system is up and running," at the moment," he said. "This is the KANSAS STATE COLLEGIAN should bring mation hearings that they are Hasiak said. "Then we worry about first year we're going to have air con- some much- committed to making it work. what the bands need, and get things ditioning for people." needed Turtle Creek State Park's River set up for each act" Bylkas also said that audience The other two were not there, but showers. Pond Area is nearing the end of its The Stampede staff is also members in the VIP seating will have Sylvia Robinson, of Kansas City, Kan., SUNDAY transformation into Manhattan's concerned with — n^- tmm~ the benefit of mist machines during was recommended for confirmation largest music venue. finding ways to ■WHt <■"" the hottest parts of the day. Teams anyway because she is serving on the r/70" This division of the park is the from Fort Riley will also be on hand current board and previously has been assist audience stamoede The heat is on site for this year's Country to provide water tanks for audience in front of the committee. members in the 2veraaotijm ful blast for the Stampede. fight against this 0 ^ members needing a quick dunk. "I hope we have a willingness to topa 6and final day of the Stampede staff members have weekends . "They do a hell of a job taking change," said former State Sen. Fred 7intodays festival. been working since early Tuesday to projected high coMegjan. care of people out here," Bylkas said. Kerr, of Pratt, one of the appointees. "I complete construction on the temperatures. "Of course, you just have to be hope we consider really profound festival's stage, audio technician Mark Bylkas, an employee of responsible out here and you'll be changes, if needed." GO ONLINE Jerry Hasiak said. Now that the Maximum Comfort Services Inc., just fine. Keep a lot of water on All seven board members who overall preparation work is finished, spent most of Wednesday afternoon hand." appeared were endorsed on unanimous The Web he said, Thursday will be a day of equipping various areas of the Festival Manager Paige Roesler voice votes, plus Robinson, a K-State The online fine tuning for each of the concert's festival grounds with cooling said she's preparing the River Pond graduate who has served on the board edition of the 22 acts. systems. for more than two years. Collegian is at "Now it's all about making sure "We're putting air conditioning in ■ See STAMPEDE on PAGE 4 The seven who testified included coUegian.ksu.edu. ■ See REGENTS on PAGE 4 KANSAS STATE COLLEGIAN SUMMER EDITION THURSDAY, JUKI 24, 1999 Students dive into summer job ABOUT US AUTTLE BY SH AM)A PARKER to do." HIII Allen serves as president of the K-State KANSAS STATE COLLEGIAN Coaagiani Swimming Club. The club started in spring 1997, kortraadonlai The water sparkled across the pool, reflecting and the first year 60-70 swimmers signed up. He Thuraday. the midafternoon sunlight. Perched high on their said the club wants to start competing with other Scan the columns on chairs with whistles around their necks and life collegiate clubs. the sides ofttwpages tor great tnfonaafeon ate tubes across their shoulders, the lifeguards "We want to get some swim meets to compete police reports, bufcJjn watched the teen-age boy do a cannonball jump in," Allen said. "We try to put as much time in at HiNxmahofl and i off the diving board. the pool as we can." "I like it," one of them said. Allen said the K-State Swimming Club has THE STAFF The lifeguard listened as a mother, outside the helped him enjoy swimming on a competitive fence, yelled to her child that it was time to leave. level and appreciate it as a hobby, not just as a Joseph Hurts n chief Or perhaps what caught the lifeguard's attention job. was the elderly lady in the pink swim cap doing "When my mom made me take lessons, I was alary BanaaSaalh the breast stroke across the shallow end of the a big-time crybaby," Allen said. "Now people managng editor pool. sometimes say, 'Look at you — you're a lifeguard KHtyEvenaon These are common scenes at the Manhattan and you used to hate it.'" cnyfcarnpus eonor City Park swimming pool, but for lifeguards, they For Karen Duncan, junior in business and a involve people whose lives must be protected. Manhattan lifeguard, swimming has been JennDavcfsfl opinion/a&f editor Scott Allen, junior in physics and a Manhattan something she has enjoyed since she was young, lifeguard, started working at the swimming pool when she competed on the Manhattan High JonBalmer sporwrec eonor three years ago. Even though Allen said he loves School swim team. to lifeguard, swimming has not always been his Duncan, who has lifeguarded at the City Park rvanKozar forte. swimming pool for five years, said her high photo editor "When I was 4 years old, my mom made me school swim coach encouraged her to be a take swimming lessons. I hated to get in," Allen lifeguard. coov chief said. "I thought I always was the chubby little kid "I just started swimming in high school," that had to wear a T-shirt." Duncan said. "Swimming in high school is KarJyGuyton eColegian editor Allen has had a lot of swim training. While he different, because it is an organized team. was in the Army, he taught swim safety classes, Lifeguarding is more individual. You have to FEEDBACK and he took a swimming fitness course at make sure to step up and take charge." K-State. He said these experiences made him For lifeguards, the day starts at noon. The So you want to tafc with us? Tel us what you realize he wanted to start lifeguarding. lifeguards get the pool ready for the day, check think of the new summer "When I was in the Army, I learned how to do the first-aid kits and life tubes, apply sunscreen edition. News tips? Wei drown-proofing. I then started teaching the and then discuss emergency action plans. take them. See a REED Dvm/KANSAS STATE COLLEGIAN problem? Let« know. classes," Allen said. "I came back to K-State and "We talk out hypothetical situations," Allen Melissa Scheneman, sophomore in business, watches children Call 532-655G. You can took a fitness swimming class, started hanging said. "We usually talk about situations of also *mai us at swimming Wednesday afternoon at CiCo Park. Scheneman has been out with the people, and that is how I got started distressed swimmers." raetyftoueou. lifeguarding for two years for the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Our offioes are in being a lifeguard. It's something I always wanted ■ See LIFEGUARD on PAGE 3 Department. Kedzie116. Want to place a display ad? Cal 584599. WanttoDtocea classified? Cai the main POSTAL Thai CoHegian (USPS 291 020),astudent newspaper at Kansas State UnrvenMy, is rjubiisrrt by Student PuNicetk>mlnc.,KedzJe 103, Manhattan, Kan. 66506. TrteColagton it during the school year end three days a week through the summer. ft»a»*<l.l«»l gyuAuut ia paid at Manhattan, Kan. 66502. POSTMASTER: Kansas State tofegian, drailatk>ndeak,Ke<tie 103, Manhattan, Kan. 66606-7167. 0 Kansas State V^awa^MajpfjBji ■■ ■ www MISTAKES Only one bank has a full-service branch on campus. Sometimes the Coeegian makes an error. When in I error occurs, a correction might appear in this space. If you have a con action to report, eel 532-6556 on »**»»>< Commerce Bank vw NEWS TIPS Member FDIC hewa 532-3500 Oflajjanaaavooaiat S32-f656oreaial