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The weekly feature page of the University Daily Kansan September 28,1977
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During the all night shift at the KU information center, Scott Jarus, Wichsen prior, divides his time between answering calls, homework, television and occasional sleep.
Story by John P. Tharp Photos by George Millener
While the moon rises and sails and alarm clocks apprehensively hold their peace, most persons are home asleep. But "might people" at the University of Kansas go about their regular work day.
Night people, such as janitors, police,
students and phone operators, keep the
University alive long after their
careers start. Students have left
and retired for the day.
But working through the nights creates special problems.
Outwardly, night workers are no different from day workers.
"I can work midnight to eight easily. It's staying up for class in the morning that's difficult," Peggy Rowlett, a Colorado Springs senior, who works as a KU Police Department dispatcher, said this week.
"I don't mind waking up to answer a good question, but I can't stand it when people rouse me for just a phone number." Scott Jarchus; Wichita senior works the night shift at the KU Information Center, said.
Most people say the pace is slower and it's quieter in the wee hours—fewer people, fewer phone calls. But all is not dead.
Jarus answers questions, but it is the Information Center's policy not to provide phone numbers. He said when he's not answering the phone, he watches television, does homework or "saws logs" on the center's bed.
Not everyone sleeps at work on the second or third shift, though. There are uncrowded floors to sweep, time for projects to be completed and police calls to dispatch -yawn-probably a day person fell asleep at the wheel.
Architecture students like Charley Babb, Denver senior, spend frequent all nighters in Marvin Hall usually just before class projects are due.
The night shift has become as routine as any day shift for Nathan Miller, a custodian in Strong Hall. Miller prefers working the night shift because, he says, cleaning an empty office is easier than cleaning a full one.
Peggy Rowlett, Colorado Springs senior and a dispatcher for the KU police department prefers working the busy 4 p.m. to midnight shift in Hoch Auditorium.