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THE UNIVERSITY DARYL KANSAN
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2006
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"My agent insisted that I get one. But I never answer it. I suppose I should keep it switched off, but it has such a pretty ring."
Actress Cate Blanchett on cell phones
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Cell phones aren't just regulated by the Federal Communications Commission; the Food and Drug Administration also has a say. The FDA monitors the health effects of cell phones, making sure along with the FCC that the phones don't emit hazardous levels of radiofrequency energy.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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BEAKEND
BY ANDREA CHAO
"I would encourage students to attend because, first of all, it's free," Grant Huang, St. Louis junior and AASU president, said. "It's a time where people can dress up and have fun. You can meet people and experience different cultures. Everyone is welcome to come."
Autumn Formal from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Gridiron Room in the Burge Union. The event was originally scheduled to be held in the Kansas Union, so note the change in location.
The dance is part of the Hawk Nights Discoteca Series and is funded by SUA. One of the goals of Hawk Nights is to provide alcohol-free entertainment for students.
This Saturday night, get dressed up, put on some dancing shoes and check out the Autumn Formal. The Asian American Student Union (AASU) and Student Union Activities are sponsoring the
The event is open to everyone and is free.
gin-mixed drinks will be served. DJ Soap will be providing music at the event.
A variety of complimentary vir-
Formal attire is encouraged but not required. Come in prom-like attire, dress semi-formal, or just wear jeans and take advantage of the music and free drinks.
"It should be good times," Huang said.
Kansan correspondent Andrea Chao can be contacted at editor@kansan.com.
Edited by Natalie Johnson
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Raising the roof
Roofers with Cedar Ridge Roofing Company work through the afternoon, passing tiles to the top of Fraser Hall on Thursday. The men were subcontracted through Boone Brothers Roofing, which was hired to repair the damage caused to Fraser during the March 12 microburst, which affected several buildings on the KU campus:
》 OBITUARY
Kansas journalist, alumnus dies at 86
Former chairman, president of communications company struggled with cancer
BY NATE MCGINNIS
Renowned Kansas journalist, KU graduate and major donor to the School of Journalism, Stanley H. Stauffer, died Thursday at a hospice house in Topeka. He was 86 years old.
Stauffer, former general manager of The Topeka Capital-Journal and former chairman and president of Stauffer Communications Inc., had been battling cancer but had remained active on the editorial board of The Capital-Journal despite his illness.
"Even in these last weeks when Stan was in poor physical health, he made every effort that he could make it to his office here at The Capital-Journal and the editorial board meetings," said Mark Nusbaum, Capital-Journal publisher. "The journey from the parking lot to the front door of the building was long and tedious, but Stan fought the good battle to the very end."
Stauffer, a 1942 graduate and KU
alumnus of the School of Journalism, began a career in journalism after serving as a flight instructor and photo reconnaissance pilot in the Army Air Force.
"He was very forward-looking, especially for someone of his generation." Brill said.
In 1946, Stauffer began working as a journalist at the Topeka State Journal. He went on to work for several other news outlets, including the Santa Maria (Calif.) Times, The Denver Post and the Denver bureau of the Associated Press. He returned to Topeka in 1955 as an executive with Stauffer Communications.
The Stauffer family has a long history of financial support to the University's journalism program. StauFFER-Flint Hall is named in part for Oscar Stauffer, Stan's father, who donated $1 million for a complete renovation of the building. In 2002, Stan Stauffer and his wife, Madeline, provided financial support to create the Stan and Madeline Stauffer Multimedia Newsroom in the Dole Human Development Center.
Musser was at work on another model plane, a P-39, that Stauffer also flew. He had planned to give Stauffer the model, but did not complete it before his death.
Rick Musser, professor of journalism, described Stauffer as a gentleman with an upbeat edge who was an important part of the school's history. He remembered meeting with Staufer at the dedication of the multimedia newsroom. Musser, who builds model airplanes as a hobby, had a model P-38 in his office, the same type of plane Stauffer had flown in World War II. Musser gave Stauffer the model and at another meeting, Stauffer presented Musser with a copy of the certificate that Stauffer received after completing training on the plane. Musser still has the certificate in his office.
Ann Brill, dean of journalism described Stauffer as a person fascinated by journalism with a good sense of humor. She said he was a fixture in
the school for many years, serving as a trustee of the William Allen White Foundation Board for many years.
Stauffer is survived by his wife and five children from previous marriages — Peter W. Stauffer, of Topeka; Clay W. Stauffer, of Holland, Mich.; Charles S. Stauffer, of Solvang, Calif.; Betsy Leonard, of Vancouver, Wash.; and Grant S. Stauffer, of Columbia, Mo. He also leaves a brother, John H. Stauffer, of Topeka, and 11 grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Nov. 9 at Topeka's Grace Episcopal Cathedral. Private family interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Kansan staff writer Nate McGinnis can be contacted at nmcginnis@ kansan.com. The Associated Press contributed to this story.
Edited by Shanxi Upsdell
on the record
A University employee reported the theft of a barstool from The Studio, 1632 Engle Rd. The incident occurred between Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 and the total loss was $250.
A 20-year-old KU student reported the theft of a wallet containing a credit card and a debit card from somewhere on the campus at large. The incident occurred Oct. 30 and the total loss was approximately $35.
A 39-year-old KU student reported the theft of a Dell Inspiron laptop computer from the 1500 block of west 15th street. The incident occurred Nov. 1, and the total loss was $3,200.
CAMPUS Celebration of Indian holiday open to all
The KU Cultural India Club will celebrate the Indian holiday of Diwali on Sunday.
The organization will celebrate the holiday known as the "festival of lights" beginning at 6 p.m. in the Woodruff Auditorium of the Kansas Union.
Rohan Bhatia, Bombay, India senior and Cultural India Club undergraduate chair, said that in the Indian culture, Diwali was a lot like the Christmas.
"People greet each other and send sweets to each other," Bhatia said. "There are presents and lights and firecrackers."
Bhatia said KU students, family and faculty were invited to attend the Diwali dance performance and dinner.
The event is $6 for all Cultural India Club members and $8 for all non-members.
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STATE President Bush to speak at rally in Topeka
The White House Press Office confirmed Thursday that President Bush would be speaking at a rally in Topeka on Sunday.
The rally is scheduled at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and will close at 5:30 when the event starts. The president is expected to speak at 6:20 p.m.
Jeffrey Black, spokesman for U.S. Rep. Jim Ryun's (R-Kan.) campaign, said Ryun would be introducing President Bush before his speech. Black also said Ron Freeman, executive director of the Kansas Republican party, and Ron Thornburgh, candidate for Secretary of State, would speak at the rally.
Black said the event was an opportunity for Kansas Republicans to show support and was not a fundraiser.
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are available at the party office at 3010 Iowa St. in Lawrence.
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-Nate McGinnis
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