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OPINION
Wednesday, June 9, 2004
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN—WEEKLY SUMMER EDITION
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STAYSKALS VIEW
John Stayskal/KRT Campus
Yes, there is a summer Kansan
When I took on the job of being editor of The University Daily Kansan for the summer, I heard different things from my friends and family. Sure, there were the customary congratulations, good-for-yous and awesomes. There were even a few will-you-get-paids. But one that popped up the most, especially from friends enrolled at the University of Kansas, was if the Kansan still published during the summer.
Yes, kids, there is a summer Kansan.
The packaging may be different, but all of the same great stuff is still there. You'll still be able to work on the crossword during that boring lecture." The Masked Avengers will be here all summer long to liven up the entertainment pages.
The "Free for All" may not be in this issue, but don't be discouraged. The "Free for All" will return for the summer with enough participation.
From the editor
Donovan Atkinson
datkinson@kansan.com
And of course you'll find tons of great articles and features to inform and entertain.
But in addition to the old stuff, we here at the Kansan have some things in the works that we hope will knock your socks off. In upcoming issues, look for the new "How To" feature, a weekly instruction guide on how to do some of life's little challenges. And we know the summer can be boring, so be sure to check out "What's Happening" every week.
Applications for opinion page columnists, featured columnists and entertainment reviewers are available right now in the newsroom, Room 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall. We're looking for people with opinions and views to share, so come by and pick up an application. Feel free to call or e-mail with your questions.
With all this stuff going on you may be wondering how you can get involved with the Kansan. OK, maybe you aren't, but even the average reader can become a staff member at The University Daily Kansan.
The summer semester may only be a few short weeks, but make the most of time you've got. We'll be here to help you through it.
Atkinson is a Larned senior in journalism and theater. He is also the editor in chief of The University Daily Kansan.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Colleagues:
Though now officially retired, I continue to teach at KU as I have now for 45 years. I am a regular reader of the UDK and generally find it to be interesting and informative source of information important to members of the campus community.
I do take vigorous exception, however, to one feature that has developed in recent years — the column entitled "Free for All." Some of the items in it are entertaining, and occasionally informative. However, when this column is used to attack individuals by name while shielding the anonymity of the attacker, it seems to me that it goes beyond of respectable, ethical journalism. Only cowards attack others in this way, and I believe the UDK should not abet cowardly behavior.
I am not seeking to have this letter published, but I hope you will consider it, and pass it on to your successors.
Delbert M. Shankel Professor of microbiology and Chancellor Emeritus
TALK TO US
The Kansan welcomes letters to the editors and guest columns submitted by students, faculty and alumni.
The Kansan reserves the right to edit, cut to length, or reject all submissions. Letters to the editor should be no longer than 200 words and guest columns should not exceed 650 words. To submit a letter to the editor or a column, e-mail the document to opinion@kansan.com with your name, hometown, year in school or position and phone number.
For any questions, call Donovan Atkinson at 864-4810 or e-mail at opinion@kansan.com. General questions should be directed to the editor at editor@kansan.com.
GUEST COLUMN GUIDELINES
Maximum Length:
650 word limit
Include:
Author's name
Class, hometown (student)
Position (faculty member)
Also:
The Kansan will not print guest columns that attack another columnist.
LETTER GUIDELINES
Maximum Length:
200 word limit
Include:
Author's name and telephone number
Class, hometown (student)
Position (faculty member)
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