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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
WHAT’S NEW AT KU News on deck at kansan.com
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KU professor features new mosaic artwork Stephen T. Johnson, a lecturer in the University of Kansas Department of Design, created a public art installation as part of the Public Art Program. Johnson created a tall mosaic to cover the walls of the Lenexa City Center Library.
City Commision
Lawrence will elect its city commission this November. The Kansan spoke to each candidate about why they decided to run and different ways to improve relations between the University and the city.
Chick-fil-a moves to the Union
The restaurant moved out of the Underground. It is now located on the third floor of the Kansas Union where the Panda Express used to be.
New Emily Taylor Center director
Over the summer, Bulaong Ramiz-Hall was named director of the University of Kansas’ Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity. The former director of the Emily Taylor Center, Kathy Rose-Mockry, retired after over 20 years in her position.
The Student Voice Since 1904
Vol. 139/Issue 1
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Students return to campus to find a changing alcohol climate Nicole Asbury @NicoleAsbury
As University of Kansas students return for classes, they will find a campus climate that’s become increasingly more open to alcohol but, at the same time, a city cracking down on underage drinking. Kansas Athletics announced in July it would sell beer and wine at home football games — an initiative University students previously expressed they wanted. But students will also find more stringent policing on underage drinking. Local law enforcement agencies are continuing their grant to find people using fake IDs at Lawrence bars and liquor stores. The University remains a dry campus. No alcohol is permitted in any classroom settings or residence halls, according to KU policy on alcohol service at events. And all newly enrolled students at the University are required to take AlcoholEdu, an online course used to spread awareness about drinking and its effects.
“We’re just going to have to play it by ear.” James Anguiano Deputy Chief, KU PSO
But as of 2019, students can sit down for a beer at the stadium. Additionally, last semester the Kansas Union announced plans to open a pub on the first floor. Alcohol at football games Kansas Athletics tested alcohol sales at baseball, softball and soccer games in 2017. In 2016, the University began selling alcohol at Lied Center and Spencer Art Museum events, according to a 2018 article in the Kansan. After testing alcohol sales at different campus events and finding success, Kansas Athletics decided to start selling alcoholic beverages at home football games. “Fans have told us that one
of the best ways to enhance their experience at Kansas Athletics events is for them to have the ability to enjoy beer and wine, and we are pleased to provide this opportunity,” said Jeff Long, Kansas Athletics director, in a July press release. Campus police don’t anticipate changing strategies at football games, said Deputy Chief James Anguiano of the KU Public Safety Office. Alcohol had already been sold in premium seating areas and in suites at Memorial Stadium. Plus, fans were allowed to tailgate and drink outside the stadium. “We’re just going to have to play it by ear,” Anguiano said. “And if we have to adjust the way we patrol around the stadium, then we’ll adjust as needed.”
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Ding Tea opened Aug. 10.
Lawrence opens a new boba tea shop Wyatt Hall
@TheWyattHall15
Boba tea, also known as bubble tea, has seen a recent explosion in the United States — and Lawrence. Ding Tea is the latest boba tea shop to open locally, and it’s wanting to bring an authentic experience to anyone who stops by for a drink. The shop is located at 1004 Massachusetts St. Kieu Nguyen, the owner of Ding Tea, is a Vietnamese immigrant who grew up drinking different boba teas and wanted to eventually create her own boba tea establishment to share the experience with others. After having lived in Kansas for about five years, she said she was drawn to Lawrence and decided she wanted to set up shop here. “[S]he was always on Mass Continue on page 7
Fake ID 101 While Kansas Athletics rolls out its new alcohol policy at the Continue on page 2
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Electric scooters in Lawrence?
On the horizon
Adam Lang
@KansanAdamLang
Kansan file photo
Alcoholic beverages will now be sold at football games in Memorial Stadium.
19th Street construction to continue into fall Adam Lang
@KansanAdamLang
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KU football season starts Aug. 31
Secondary has a chance to be the defense’s weapon in 2019.
Construction on 19th Street and Iowa Street has been extended into the 2019-20 school year, causing potential roadblocks for students. Having previously been scheduled for completion in August
around or before the time students return, the reopening of the intersection of 19th Street and Iowa Street has been delayed until October. Final completion of the project is scheduled for November, with the tunnel under Iowa Street opening at that time. Beyond road closures and detours, the effects of the 19th Street
construction have been felt in the Lawrence bus system. Bus routes 11, 27 and 38, having previously gone through the affected area, have had to work around the roadblocks causing the bus schedule to be slightly off. “Any detours buses have to make to get around traffic can Continue on page 2
After much discussion throughout the summer, electric scooters may soon be making their way to the University of Kansas campus. During a special session on Aug. 5, the Lawrence Transportation Commission voted to create a pilot study to test different electric scooters and determine any safety measures that might need to be added to different products. Commissioners are still determining what this pilot study will involve, but the concern for safety led their conversation. During this session, Continue on page 2