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Committee Continued from Page 1 standing committee, consists of non elected student members, but those members are given power by the NU Board of Regents. Kohlmeier said some senators wanted to help racial minorities so badly that they supported the original bylaws change blindly, without think ing about structural problems. Denise Campbell, a junior English major, said that when the first bylaws change did not pass, she was disap pointed because she saw it as a con tinuation of the denial of representa tion to racial minorities. Although she said she may not have understood the structural con siderations, the committee appeared simple to implement. Blanca Ramirez, a senior social work major, said that if ASUN was better publicized, students could understand its structure and the prob lems with the bylaw. Campbell agreed, saying many students don’t know what ASUN is. But, they should know “they have this avenue of say on campus.” Tension had been building between senate and the racial minority leaders over the issue in past weeks. But Oiten said she had seen a “real posi tive trend” in communication between ASUN senators and racial minority leaders. “Now we’re working together more,” she said. “That in itself is a positive step.” Megan Kim, an advertising major and former ASUN senator, said she resigned from the senate because she received threatening phone calls and letters. These came after she spon sored the bylaws change and then de cided not to support it. Further communication is needed, Campbell said, but some senators have been coming to racial minority or ganization meetings. “I think they’ve been forced to recognize us and there has been con versation,” she said. Ramirez said she thought senators should have done their homework and talked to racial minorities before the bill was introduced. The committee would be the most immediate way to get a voice for racial minorities, she said. And, in the future, senators should try to reach racial minorities and those living in residence halls. Campbell said she thought that if the comm ittee doesn ’ t pass, the struc ture of ASUN should change. Senate seats should be allocated by living units rather than colleges, she said. That would allow a wider popula tion of students to be represented, she said. Campbell said she has heard that senators are working hard and feel unappreciated, but fighting for the committee hasn’t been fun for racial minorities either. “This is something so important, we know we have to do it” even if it causes heartache, she said. College of Arts and Sciences Sen. Chris Potter said he had no doubt that a compromise will be reached soon. “I think a lot of senators in ASUN have been extremely distraught over this controversy,” he said. “And far from being indifferent, they are ex tremely concerned about the whole issue.” r Which one are you bringing home for the holidays? A. Landry I *-* d* nT3HHS Both of the above, right? You’re on your own with laundry. But as far as shopping goes, you’d be surprised how much Downtown Lincoln has in store for Christmas...no matter how much you have to spend. Get yourself a Downtown Christmas Guide at the Union and you'll see what we mean. You can find fun little presents, Nebraska souvenirs and lots of creative gift ideas—even high-end fashions, electronics,jeweiry and more if you want to spend some bucks. There are interesting shops to explore, plenty of places to grab a bite to eat and unwind, and none of those obnoxiously long lines you get at the mall. Collect free parking stickers with Park ’n Shop and you can park free on Saturdays at the Centrum and University Square garages. When you’re ready to get into the Christmas shopping mode, stick around Downtown. You’d be surprised at how much Downtown Lincoln has in store for you. Possible quake stirs awareness By David Burchell Staff Reporter The shake-up caused by an earth quake prediction may do Nebraskans some good, a UNL geologist said. Raymond Burchett, a professor and research geologist with the Univer sity of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Conser vation and Survey Division, said that a predicted earthquake next week along the New Madrid fault has increased Nebraskans’ earthquake awareness. The New Madrid fault extends from die southwest tip of Illinois into east ern Arkansas. Nebraskans don’t often think of die possibility of a damaging earth quake because few occur in the state, Burchett said. But interest in earthquakes gener ated by the prediction has prompted insurance companies to send infor mation about earthquake coverage to their customers. Burchett said that earthquake in surance is relatively inexpensive for Nebraskans, and property owners who want total coverage can protect them selves from the possibility of earth quakes. But Burchett said he doesn’t think the prediction that a major earthquake will occur on the New Madrid fault on Monday is a good one. Burchett said that researchers at Memphis Stale University give a 50 50 chance of a New Madrid earth quake measuring 6.5 or more on the Richter scale in the next 15 years. B ut chances of predicting the date of the quake within two days are only one in 60,000, Burchett said. Although 52 earthquakes large enough for people to detect have occurred in Nebraska since 1866, Burchett said, only three did moder ate damage. But fear of a damaging quake in Lincoln is more grounded than in other parts of the state, he said. Burchett said that Lincoln lies in seismic rift zone 2, meaning Lincoln may experience moderate damage from a quake. The rest of the state is in seismic rift zone 1, which experi ences oniy mild damage. The area around the New Madrid fault is in zone 3, where major dam age can occur. “Lincoln does have some stricter building codes than Omaha,” he said. Burchett said that if a big earth quake strikes, people indoors should wait it out under a heavy desk. If outdoors, the best defense is to get to an open area. But he said running outside at the sign of a quake is a definite no-no. Many people have been killed when glass or other parts of a building have fallen, Burchett said. i mm,_: I Beginning midnight Monday, Nov. 26 7:58 a.m. — Car windshield bro ken, 17ih and R streets parking lot, $125. 9:22 a.m. — Radar detector taken from car, belated report, Harper Residence Hall parking lot, $110. 9:49 a.m. — Two-car accident. Burr Residence Hall parking lot, $750. 10:20 a.m. — Fifteen cassette tapes taken from car, 17th and R streets parking lot, $120. 3:15 p.m, — Car stereo taken, Harper Residence Hall parking lot, $150. 4:12 p.m. — Camera and equip ment taken, Abel Residence Hall, $500. 4:29 p.m. — Bicycle taken, Neihardt Residence Hall bicycle rack, $425. 8:11 p.m.—Bicycle taken,Cather Residence Hall bicycle rack, $415. 8:12 p.m. — Candy taken from machine, Westbrook Music Build ing, $2 loss, $20 damage. 9:17 p.m. — Two bicycle tires taken, $80. i Melodrama 1990 ^ " ^j|| Acacia & Delta Delta Delta M Presents sgd&S Blazing Paddles^C^ ^^B Thursday, November 29 -- 7:30pm Friday. November 30 - 7 & 9:30pm Saturday, December 1 - 7 & 9:30 pm m $4.00 in advance $4.50 at the door ® Shrine Activities Building 1 71 7 Yolande Avenue JM •All proceeds go to the Shrine Burn Insht^^^^ Massengale Continued from Page 1 of Nebraska as a whole works to gether as a whole,” he said. “His main problem that both he and I recognize is getting the cam puses to work together,” Shroder said. “UNO, UNL.UNMC and UNK work ing together can be most things to most people in the state of Nebraska. ” The University of Nebraska at Kearney will become the fourth branch of the NU system July 1, 1991. Massengale has not indicated if he will accept the presidency. Don Blank, chairman of the Board of Regents, said Tuesday that contract negotia tions are continuing and an agree ment should be reached in the next couple of days. The board then will hold a phone conference to discuss the contract, Blank said.