Users Guide
University Daily Kansan offices — Room 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall
DEADLINES
On Campus: two days before the date of publication
News releases: one week before regu-
■ News releases: one week before regular and sports events; two weeks before arts events
News tips: Good tips for stories are pertinent anytime.
Myths destroyed
Nothing in the news stories columns, announcements of events, obituaries, letters to the editor or anything else is sold. News is printed without charge.
Advertising in the Kansan is not related to news content. The news and advertising departments are separate.
You don't need to know someone at the Kansan to get your news printed. Our goal is to be fair and impartial in our presentation of the news and in the way we deal with the public.
News people are not perfect. We make mistakes. Feel free to bring errors to our attention by calling the editor.
How to place a classified ad
Call the business office at 864-4358 and ask to place a classified ad.
Come to the business office in 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall and ask to place a classified ad.
IN PERSON
Classified Deadline:
By 5 p.m., two days before publication
- Refunds only given if ads are paid by credit card.
- Students receive a discount.
Kansan Business Office
Kansan Business Office
Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
119 Stauffer-Flint Hall
Let the creative juices flow
Christina Neff and Stephrew discuss the next features page. Neff is a photographer and Brewer is a feature editor. Photo by Kate Levenson/KANSAN
Sam Huss creates an advertisement for the Kansan. Huss is a member of the creative staff. Photo by Kate Levenson/KANSAN
How to submit a news release
News submitted to the Kansan by telephone may cause problems because the staffers who field telephone calls are not the ones who decide what gets into the paper. To make sure your story gets a good chance to be published, write it as a news release. It is a relatively simple task.
These specifics must be included in each news release:
WHO is involved? Who is making the news? Who is sponsoring the event? Who is working on the event?
WHAT is the event? What happened or will happen? If an organization is involved, give the full name of the organization.
WHEN is the event? When did it occur, or when will it occur? Provide the exact time and date.
WHERE is the event? Give the street address, the name of the building or the room number if applicable.
WHY is the event occurring? Why is it newsworthy? For what purpose is the group or organization meeting?
HOW does this affect your group? How does it affect other members of the University community?
The release always should:
Include the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the information.
Be typed and double-spaced or at least printed legibly.
Be specific at every point. For example, is the speaker Pat Schwartz or Patricia Schwartz? Leave nothing to guesswork.
Explain abbreviations, including greek-letter organizations. Please spell out all organizations to avoid the possibility of error.
Indicate whether an event is public and whether fees will be charged. If fees are charged, include the amount.
Be delivered to the newsroom in person, if possible. You may mail it to 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall, send a fax to 864-0391 or e-mail editor@kansan.com. However, a personal visit will give the staff a chance to ask questions.
Give us notice several days in advance of the event. We might like to cover the event and need plenty of time to schedule reporters and photographers.
Campus events are listed free of charge in the daily On Campus listings. Some may be omitted for space.
Kansan
Published daily since 1912
Julie Wood. Editor
Laura Roddy, Managing editor
Cory Graham, Managing editor
Tom Eblen, General manager, news adviser
News editors
Chad Bettes . *Editorial*
Seth Hoffman . *Associate editorial*
Carl Kaminski . *News*
Juan H. Heath . *Online*
Chris Fickett . *Sports*
Brad Hallier . *Associate sports*
Nadia Mustafa . *Campus*
Heather Woodward . *Campus*
Steph Brewer . *Features*
Dan Curry . *Associate features*
Matt Daugherty . *Photo*
Kristi Elliott . *Design, graphics*
T.J. Johnson . *Wire*
Melody Ard . *Special sections*
Brandi Byram, Business manager
Shauntea Blue, Retail sales manager
Dan Simon, Sales and marketing adviser
Scott Valler, Technology coordinator
Advertising managers
Becky LaBranch . Special sections
Thad Crane . Campus
Will Baxter . Regional
Jon Schiltl . National
Danny Pumpelly . Online sales
Micah Kafitz . Marketing
Emily Knowles . Production
Jenny Weaver . Production
Matt Thomas . Creative
Kelly Hefferman . Classified
Juliana Moreira . Zone
Chad Hale . Zone
Brad Bolyard. Zone
Amy Miller . Zone