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"I hope this step today represents the beginning of a commitment to consider each indecency complaint seriously, and to recognize that indecency on our airwaves in not limited to the radio."
- Kevin Martin, FCC Commissioner, on the $755,000 fine against Clear Channel Communications for a sexually explicit radio program aired on four stations
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wednesday, january 28, 2004
2A the university daily kansan
CORRECTIONS
Yesterday's The University Daily Kansas contained an error. The article, "Woman helps print-disabled, blind through recording voice for service," should have stated that an average of 92 people called in to Telephone Reader, not Audio Reader.
■ Yesterday's The University Daily Kansan contained an error. The outline on page two misspelled Gabe Roland's name.
■ Friday's The University Daily Kansan contained an error. The BrewHawk is on probation because the exact amount of cigarette sales is unknown, said Frank S. Reeb, administrative services director and city clerk. The owner of the BrewHawk said cigarettes account for less than 1 percent of total sales.
ON THE RECORD
A 21-year-old KU student reported a theft of $200 cash and three credit cards at 11:28 p.m. yesterday.
A 20-year-old KU student reported a stolen license plate, worth $5, at 8:37 p.m. Monday at 2340 Murphy Drive.
A 28-year-old KU student reported a stolen wallet and contents valued at $10 at 11:40 a.m. Friday.
A 22-year-old KU student reported a burglary and criminal damage at 11:53 a.m. Sunday. A window screen and curtain, valued at $100, were damaged.
Amanda Kim Stairrett/Kansan
A 2000 Jeep Cherokee was broken into and a purse was stolen Sunday afternoon in Lot 34, directly east of the Computer Center and Robinson Center. The damage was valued at $300 and the purse at $50.
LOCAL
Dauaielle Firsching, Wichita sophomore, started her tumbling pass during the KU Gymnastics Club's first practice last night in the Gymnastics Complex at Robinson Center. The club will compete Feb. 21 in Indiana.
Focused on flipping
New Simons to head World Company
LAWRENCE —A fourth generation of the Simons family has been named to lead The World Company, which publishes the Lawrence Journal-World and operates Sunflower Broadband, a cable television, telephone and Internet service provider.
Dolph C. Simons III, 46, was named president of the company's newspaper division. His brother, Dan C. Simons, 42, will serve as president of the electronics division. Dan Simons told them no major changes were immediately planned.
Dolph C. Simons Jr., who has been chairman, company president, and editor and publisher of the Journal-World, will continue as chairman and editor.
-The Associated Press
100TH ANNIVERSARY
FROM THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ARCHIVES
Thirty years ago
Allen Fieldhouse was scheduled to go under construction after the men's basketball season. The work was to include four new basketball courts, volleyball courts and electronic bleachers. The main improvement was the installation of a synthetic floor.
Seventy years ago
The Sophomore Hall was to mark the completion of the work on the ballroom in the Kansas Union. Scafolding was replaced and arches were installed.
Eighty-five years ago
Four names were added to the 100 names on the honor roll. The four students who were added died in war
activities. The college also rewarded six degrees after the Fall 1938 semester after a faculty vote at a meeting.
Ninety years ago
According to a local doctor, the smallpox epidemic in Lawrence had been checked and was no longer a large threat. No cases had developed recently and all cases had been declared under control.
ON CAMPUS
The Office of Student Financial Aid is awarding federal work-study funds for the spring 2004 semester. Apply online at www.financialaid.ku.edu or visit the office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at 50 Strong Hall.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries is sponsoring a University Forum from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave., across from the Kansas Union. The title of the forum is Public Lands and River Access with speaker Mike Nayden, Kansas Secretary of Wildlife and Parks. Contact Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries is hosting "Feminists United" at 9 p.m. tomorrow at the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave.
This is open to all men and women for discussion of issues on gender and concerns of feminism. Contact Sarah Shay at 843-4933.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries is having a Veggie Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. Come for good food and conversation. Optional donation for meal. Contact Laura Adams at 843-4933
Ecumenical Christian Ministries is sponsoring an ECM road trip and overnight to Topeka that leaves at 12:30 p.m. Saturday and returns at 11 a.m. Sunday. The topic is "A Question of Mind and Heart... Who is this Jesus Person?" There will be a viewing of "Jesus of Montreal", a discussion of historical Jesus and "The Da Vinci Code." Contact Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries is having an informational meeting for an Alternative Spring Break to New Mexico at 1 p.m. Sunday at the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. Contact Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
Human Sexuality in Everyday Life with Dennis Dailey can be taken as a non-credit course at the ECM from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.beginning this Thursday for 10 sessions.The cost for students is $35 and $45 for non-students. Contact the ECM at 843-4933.
Question of the Day
KU info exists for all your answer about kU and file info as a student.
Check out KU info Web site at kufu.edu.ku, call at 864-3066 or visit it in person at Amctch University.
I speak fifteen language fluently, where can I go to 'test out' of my language requirement for school?
While this only applies to German, Spanish, and Latin, any student may call the appropriate office and schedule the test. All tests are given in 4074 Wescoe and costs a $15 non-refundable fee.
NOTE: You do not receive credit, you just complete the requirement.
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