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Vol. 108 • No. 52
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Hoch family represented at dedication
In 1935, Anna Lou Hoch, the shy 8-year-old granddaughter of E.W. Houch, unveiled the dedication plaque for the new 4,000-seat Hoch Auditorium.
Sixty-two years later, Anna Lou Hoch Pfautz watched as the hall she helped dedicate to her grandfather
Gene Budig, baseball's American League president, and Len Coleman, National League president, answer questions at a press conference before the Budig Hall dedication ceremony. Photo by Roger Nager/KANSAN
was renamed in honor of former Chancellor Gene Budig.
Eight members of the Hoch family attended the dedication of what used to be known as Hoch Auditorium, named after former Governor Edward Wallace Hoch, who died two years before the original dedication. Budig Hall, which was dedicated on Friday, was renamed in honor of Chancellor Gene Budig.
Budig was paramount in raising funds for the renovation of the hall, which was struck by lightning in 1991.
"I think it's fine that they've renamed it," Pfautz said. "They were very gracious about it. They wrote all of us and asked us how we felt about it. It's a completely different building, really."
Gene Budig, who was the 14th chancellor at the University of Kansas, battled for the building's reconstruction. But because of a lack of state money in 1991 the building sat in ruin. However, In 1992 a windfall to the state allowed then-governor Joan Finney to give $23 million to the University for the building's renovation.
Budig Hall retains the original facade of Hoch Auditorium, along with its history and its name. But the new hall is a technologically advanced facility with state-of-the-art technology.
"I think its wonderful to honor leaders of the University by naming buildings in their honor," said Dick
Other family members are happy to see the building's completion...
Hoch, great-grandson of E.W. Hoch "Budig's efforts contributed to the reconstruction of the building. It's appropriate that it carry his name."
The building was named after E.W. Hoch, governor of Kansas from 1905 to 1909, who said he would never be satisfied until the University had a proper auditorium.
It was built to be a versatile auditorium and a meeting place. The building cost $317,000 and housed such things as Vespers, Rock Chalk Revue, basketball
games, enrollment and classes. More than 4,000 people attended its dedication.
"I was very scared doing an adult job," Pfautz said. "I was very shy anyway, but I was thrilled to be there."
She still has no idea why she was chosen to unveil the plaque.
"A lot of family members attended the original dedication," she said. "But I'm the only one still living of that whole group. There are just two grandchildren left."
Fire, famous faces light up dedication
By Matthew Friedrichs mattf@ukans.edu
Kansan staff writer
Gene Budig, the 14th chancellor of the University of Kansas, returned to campus Friday for the dedication of Budig Hall, a building that has borne his name since the beginning of the semester.
Visual and verbal fireworks from Stanley Lombardo, professor of classics, and Grover Everett, professor of chemistry, lit up the dedication ceremony.
Lombardo said the fire that burned Hoch Auditorium reminded him of the lightning of Zeus. For the ancient Romans, a dedication was for the formal installation of a deity in a building, he said.
"It's true that we have no deity to install in the building, and though Dr. Budig has achieved formal status as an eponymous hero by virtue of
his lending his name to this building,
I don't think is yet ready to receive
divine honors." Lombardo said.
Budig responded to Lombardo's remarks, an introduction by Chancellor Robert Hemenway and a standing ovation from the crowd by reaffirming the faith he and his wife, Gretchen, have in the educational mission of the University.
"Gretchen and I have total confidence, and have for many years, in the ability and integrity of the people on Mount Oread," he said. "We believe, believe firmly, in the clear mission of the University. It is especially meaningful for me and members of my family, through this marvelous facility, to be associated with the instructional programs of KU."
A wide range of students, faculty, staff, alumni, politicians and other guests filled the 1,000-seat Clark Bricker Auditorium to witness the dedication.
Those attending the dedication included members of the Budig and Hoch families, former chancellors Raymond Nichols and Delbert Shankel, Gov. Bill Graves and former governor Joan Finney, and members of the Board of Regents and the Legislature.
Several representatives of Major League Baseball accompanied Budig, who is now president of baseball's American League.
Budig introduced Leonard Coleman, president of the National League, Jerry Reinsdorf, owner of the Chicago Bulls and White Sox, New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, and George Brett, former Kansas City Royals third baseman and future Hall of Famer.
Despite the formal nature of the ceremony and the star-studded crowd, academics remained in the forefront throughout the dedication.
sors and thousands of students already taking classes in the hall were examples of the academic mission which would continue.
"We cannot dedicate a building which these teachers have already dedicated by their own efforts." Lombardo said. "But we can and should honor their efforts, their teaching and their learning."
Lombardo said that the 17 profes-
The dedication ended with a demonstration by Everett. He startled and engaged the crowd with a show of pyrotechnic chemistry and witty remarks that showed how he teaches in a 1,000 seat lecture hall.
He used the cameras, video screens and computers to show the crowd three fiery chemical reactions.
For his finale, Everett applied a flame to a hydrogen-filled balloon that looked like a giant jack-o-lantern. The resulting explosion and fireball drew gasps and applause from the crowd.
'X-Files' fanatics gather for beer, conspiracies
By Lindsey Henry
Kansan managing editor
Lawrence's "X-Files" faithful formed a line at 6:30 p.m.—an hour and a half before the show's beginning—and waited amid chilly breezes to get into the Red Lyon Tavern, 944 Massachusetts St., to celebrate the show's season premiere.
They came out of the shadows and the cold for the truth, a few lies and deception ... and some good beer.
Last night marked the Red Lyon's second year of "The X-Files" Sunday nights, giving dedicated fans, occasional viewers and newcomers to the show a chance to gather and watch their heroes battle the evils of government corruption and extraterrestrial conspiracies.
As the show ended with a dramatic "To Be Continued," a collective groan filled the Red Lyon. But the groans were replaced with smiles as the crowd gathered for a group photo to be placed on the bar's wall of fame.
About 100 Lawrence residents and KU students filled the tavern, waiting for answers to their questions about the fate of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, the show's lead characters.
So silent was the bar during the "The X-Files" that the only sound to be heard other than the television was the popping of popcorn in the background.
Cheers greeted the show's opening scenes as the fans stared at the bar's four televisions with anticipation. But the noise soon subsided as the viewers'
A large group gathered at the Red Lion Tavern, 944 Massachusetts St., to watch the season premiere of "The X-Files." Last night's party attracted approximately 100 people to the tavern. Photo by Pam Dishman/KANSAN
Marty Wilson, bartender and "X-Files" fanatic, with the help of the bar's owner Jerry Never, initiated the Sunday night gatherings last season by placing an X in the tavern's window to attract and alert dedicated fans.
"The regulars wanted reserved seats tonight," Wilson said. "So I told them to come early. The others just heard about it and came."
attention was drawn from their drinks to the action on the screen.
"It's nice to see that an idea like this works so well. It was surprising to see people waiting at 5:30 p.m., standing out in the cold," Wilson said. "A lot of people come by themselves, and now they all know each other. It has helped build business and friendships."
Wilson said he had been proud to see the faithful flock to the gathering.
The desire to watch "The X-Files," now in its fifth season, with fellow aficionados has impressed representatives from
Guinness and Budweiser. Wilson said that both brewing companies contacted the Red Lyon to offer promotional glasses for the weekly gathering of fane-
"The show has great suspense," said Mason Karrer, Overland Park junior and first-time Red Lyon viewer. "I definitely will come back if I don't have too
much homework. But tonight, I'm putting it all off for this."
Fight at party ends in death
Mary Corcoran
mcorcoran@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
A Lawrence man was killed yesterday morning following a party in the Colony Woods apartment complex. Lawrence police said.
Police said they had responded to a fight at the apartments at 1:20 a.m. The specific building where the party took place was not available. The fight had begun during a party at the complex. People who attended the party left before police arrived at the scene.
David E. Walker, 23, was stabbed to death yesterday morning in the apartment complex at 1301 W. 24th St., police said. He was pronounced dead at 2:40 a.m. at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, hospital representatives said. Walker was not believed to be a KU student.
When officers arrived, they found blood on the scene, and Walker had been taken to the hospital in a private vehicle. Police do not know who took Walker to the hospital.
Meanwhile, some Colony Woods residents said they were disturbed by the stabbing.
Police do not have anyone in custody and still are investigating the stabbing. They are attempting to contact any witnesses who were at the party.
Colony Woods has security personnel on call 24 hours a day. The apartment's management was not available for comment.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to call the Lawrence police department at 832-7513 or 843-TIPS.
"My apartment was broken into last week. We're moving out at the semester," said Brad Schultz, Derby senior. "It's not that we don't feel safe, but we can always hear sirens around here. It's more the neighborhood than the apartments."
PAL has called fowl.
By Daniel E. Thompson and Sarah McWilliams dthompson@kansan.com mcwilliams@kansan.com Kansan staff writers
Turkey bowling, an annual Thanksgiving activity at the hall, is being planned by the hall government. In the sport, residents fling frozen, store-bought turkeys instead of balls at a standard set of bowling pins.
Turkey bowling makes squabblers defend the gobblers
Dead, frozen turkeys will be sliding down the halls of Ellsworth Hall at the end of the month unless Proponents of Animal Liberation have their way.
The controversy centers on whether turkey bowlers disrespect life.
"It's an attitude that we can use animals for whatever we want — bowling balls, for instance — that contributes to the suffering of billions of animals every year," said Michael Schmitt, Harrisburg, Va., graduate student and a representative of PAL.
PAL is fighting to talk to the general assembly of Ellsworth government about its concerns.
Members of PAL attended Tuesday's meeting with signs in hand. They asked to have the floor to deliver their message but were denied, Schmitt said.
He said they were not trying to disrupt the meeting.
"We just wanted to get some awareness about the event," he said. "Lots of people who don't consider themselves animal rights activists are against turkey bowling."
Aaron Soltz, Ellsworth Hall president, doesn't see it that way. He said the hall definitely would do turkey bowling this year.
"We're not trying to make a big secret of it." Soltz said.
"We just haven't advertised it vet."
The opinions among Ellsworth residents are mixed. When the event was announced Tuesday, cheerers erupted from the crowd. But Ellsworth resident Kelly Fross, Salina sophomore, said she wouldn't bowling turkeys.
"I've never understood the whole point of it before," Fross said. "I see that they're doing it all in fun, but a lot of residents here don't like it."
And that's why Schmitt wants to talk to the general assembly.
One member of PAL will be permitted to speak at an Ellsworth executive board meeting tomorrow.
"I don't think they would want us to talk to a regular meeting." Schmitt said.
The other way PAL could address a general meeting is if a representative would put forth a bill or place the group on the agenda for next week's meeting, Schmitt said. The agenda is set for the meeting tomorrow.
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