Thursday, August 31
Sports Calender
Here's the Sports Calendar for August 31, 2006.
Happy Hour at Home
Bring the bar atmosphere to your living room with a do-it-yourself guide to making and stocking a bar.
Wednesday, August 30
Game play interferes with romantic date
Sports lovers find restaurant TVs tear them away from their dates. Romantic dinners might not work so well on game nights.
Some schools' laptop ban means no facebook, cyber pornography, poker in class
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and others, have implemented the ban. Teachers say the distractions were too great, especially in large lecture classrooms.
Monday, August 28
New plan proposed for Yello Sub, The Crossing
Students concerned about the welfare of The Crossing may be relieved that a new plan for development proposes saving Yello Sub and The Crossing by combining them. No proposal has been approved yet, but the new plan will be presented to the city commission in the next few months.
Science departments seek minority students
The University is working with other universities and designing its own programs with the intention of drawing more minority students to its science departments. One of the most recent accomplishments of these efforts is the creation of robots to sense seismic activity in the North and South Poles.
Emergency contraception easier to get
Plan B, an emergency contraception pill, will be available to the public over the counter by the end of the year. The pill is currently offered by prescription only and its new status has some health care providers worried.
Friday, August 25
Pluto stripped of its planetary status
The International Astronomical Union voted Thursday to remove Pluto from the list of nine planets in our solar system. Pluto, which was discovered in 1930 by KU graduate Clyde Tombaugh, is now classified as a "dwarf planet."
Jayhawks defeat Paladins in season opener
After a sluggish start in the first half, three Jayhawks scored to ensure a victory. The team now has a record of 1-0 leading into Sunday's game against Loyola Marymount at home.
New "smart" alarms keeps Malott Hall safe
Students and professors in Malott Hall can work more safely, thanks to a "smart" alarm system that's connected to KU 911.
Kansas Relays director resigns after 6 years
Tim Weaver, director of Kansas Relays, announced his retirement Thursday. Weaver said the long hours, not the recent controversy, prompted his resignation.
Thursday, August 24
High school students will learn Chinese
Rather than picking the typical languages to learn like Spanish and French, the stress of learning Chinese is becoming more important among schools across the state, particularly the language Mandarin Chinese. It is the most widely spoken language in the world.
Wednesday, August 23
Joe's Bakery: New twist on sweet tradition
For more than half a century, Joe's Bakery has served Lawrence residents fresh-baked pastries. The re-opening Tuesday brought back regulars and new students alike.
Black Student Union serves, sings
The Black Student Union plans on volunteering with Habitat for Humanity later this year. Union members donate, volunteer and combat stereotypes of homelessness.
Tuesday, August 22
University imposes intramural fees
Starting this year, the University will begin charging a fee for intramural teams. University officials say the fees are necessary to cover intramural program costs.
Friday, August 18
Big 12 Preview: Kansas State
Kansas State was picked to finish last in the Big 12 North for the second straight year. But coach Ron Prince aims to return Kansas State to its championship days.
Quigley to miss football season
Kansas coach Mark Mangino cited his usual policy of not disclosing information on injuries. refusing to ellaborate on what has sidelined the running back who was expected to back up senior Jon Cornish.
Club baseball expands after one year on campus
In its second year on campus, the University's club baseball team will add a junior varsity team and play more games this year. More students will be able to play and the group will host the Econo Lodge Baseball Classic this fall.
Wireless Internet threatens network
Several illegal wireless hubs have been detected in University of Kansas residence and scholarship halls. Using a personal wireless network is a direct violation of ResNet service contracts and is dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Rains: KU needs return to prominence
Negative news surrounding the Kansas Athletics Department has made being a Jayhawk fan tough. B.J. Rains explains why KU needs to eliminate the bad and step up the good.
Chi Omega sorority house evacuated
Chi Omega sorority was evacuated because of the smell of smoke from what many residents say was a lightning strike.
Prices increase for sports pack
The University of Kansas Athletic Department increased the price of student tickets for the first time in five years. The sports package now costs $150 for football and basketball tickets.
Thursday, August 17
Player sues for Title IX violation
Former football sues University for not letting him play another year of college football. Eric Butler took a year off of school after the birth of his daughter and he says that year shouldn't count because of his gender fairness rights of Title IX.
University drop policy changes
The University has changed its drop policy so students have to decide earlier if they want to drop a class. The new policy's purpose is to make it harder for students to escape consequences if they don't take their classes seriously.
HAWK Link welcomes multicultural students
As part of Hawk Week, HAWK Link put together some events to welcome multicultural freshman to the University. The HAWK Link block party and Take Over the Beach drew about 300 students each.
Glitch prevents students from paying tuition
Students who tried to pay their tuition at the last minute Tuesday afternoon may have been unable to because of a glitch with the PeopleSoft system that powers many online services for the University. Even though many students were then not able to pay their tuition on time no late fees will be charged because of the incident.
Monday, August 14
Kansas' evolution standards have hurt its reputation
The Kansas State Board of Education's stand in the evolution debate has made the state a laugh stock around the world. However, the results of the Aug. 1 primary elections, which changed the board to a 6-4 moderate majority, may remove the anti-evolution teachings from science classrooms.
Whittemore's return to Jayhawk football program welcomed by coaches and team
This season former Jayhawk quarterback Bill Whittemore will be making appearances on the sideline, but not as a player. Whittemore returns to KU as the team's Offensive Graduate Assistant.
Welcome to the World of 'You'
Move over Facebook, step aside MySpace: a new online community called YouTube is increasing in popularity. The Web site has joined the ranks of other online video sharing sites such as Google video and Yahoo video.
Rising coaching salaries leave Mangino behind
What these high-dollar salaries do to universities and student-athletes is interpreted differently by different individuals, but one thing is certain: These salaries are a part of competing in the booming business of high-stakes college football. In the fierce battle for victories in college football coaching is key, making good coaching even more valuable.
Cross country team opens with higher expectations
The Kansas cross country team brings experienced and fresh faces to the season and hopes to finish better than last year. The team kicks the season off Sept.2 at the Bob Timmons Invitational.
HawkWeek welcomes students to campus
Each year’s Hawk Week activities are designed to provide a transition into the new school year for KU students. The events, including entertainment, food, friends and fun, are scheduled for the week leading up to the start of classes.
Volleyball players run summer camps
The KU volleyball team held volleyball camps this summer for nearly 750 players in grades six through 12, making this one of their best-attended summers ever.
Hinrich and Collison to return to Allen Fieldhouse
Fans of KU basketball and the NBA can look forward to the October 15 exhibition game, featuring Nick Collison and Kirk Hinrich facing off with their NBA teams.
High allergen count causes misery this summer
Students have been experiencing allergies for the first time this summer. The higher-than-average allergen count this summer also has made symptoms last longer.
Antique stores stock unique goods
Shopping is always part of a new school year and students seek to decorate their living environment in a variety of ways. Lawrence's antique shops are not often visited by most students but provide a wide variety of unusual materials for home decoration.
Advisers help students find way
Advisers are assigned to help, not hinder your school life. Kathryn Nemeth Tuttle, associate vice provost for Student Success, recommends seeing your adviser two times per semester at the minimum, although she said that three would be ideal.
Groups dispel myths about Middle East conflict
With KU students returning to Lawrence, campus groups prepare for an onslaught of questions and misconceptions from students about the conflict. “The greatest challenge today, especially with American youth, is simply the myths and confusion that strongly exist,” Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel said.
Hemenway, others made to answer for NCAA Violations
The Kansas Athletics Department placed itself on two years of probation and the football and women’s basketball programs had several scholarships stripped as part of Hemenway’s punishment, as reported initially to the NCAA last summer.
Conference tournament victory still fresh for Jayhawk baseball team
The Jayhawk baseball team has one of its best seasons in years after winning the Big 12 Conference tournament and making an appearance in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1994.
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