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'R-h-i-n-o-c-e-r-o-s' spells victory
University student wins SUA spelling bee
Annie Harrigan, Prairie Village junior, won the Student Union Activities' spelling bee Tuesday night. The definition given for her final word was a large, African beast with a horn on its snout.
Most E-Mailed: April 18, 2007
Unsuprisingly, an athletic story leads the charge.
Homeless shelter extends its stay
Lawrence Community Shelter receives three-year permit
The Lawrence city commission approved a three-year permit allowing shelter to continue its residence at tenth and Kentucky streets. People both for and against the permit attended spoke at the hearing.
Baseball hopes to keep up with Shockers
Wichita State poses challenge to young Kansas team
Although momentum is not going Kansas' way, the Jayhawks aim to vastly improve on last month's meeting against Wichita State
University radio station earns honors
KJHK wins five awards including Best Entertainment Program
KJHK, the University of Kansas radio station, received five honors from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters. Programs that won included 'The Panel,' which earned second place and 'The Sporting Life,' which earned first place for entertainment program.
Editorial: We must stand tall
Student body must remain composed in aftermath of Virgina Tech shooting
In the wake of the Virginia Tech tragedy it is only a matter of time before blame is placed on someone or something. McKay Stangler offers some strong advice for the impending media firestorm.
Cohen: What is the solution?
Virginia Tech massacre opens up debates about serious flaws in American culture
After a student killed 32 on the Virginia Tech campus, many try to place blame on pitfalls in our society, whether it's bashing the violent video-game industry or the open gun laws. It's time for us to wake up and realize something is very wrong.
Letter To Editor: Anger is not the answer
Initial reactions of rage do nothing to help in Virginia Tech tragedy
We are all products of our society and culture. After the Virginia Tech massacre, questions about 'apple pie' America arise.
Sports Calendar: April 18, 2007
Check out some of this week's sporting events
Letter to the Editor: Improve University security
One student proposes some campus safety improvements
The shooting at Virginia Tech has many University of Kansas students concerned for their safety. Here a PA system and warning sirens are suggested.
Remembering the fallen
Candlelight vigil mourns the Virginia Tech shooting
A candlelight vigil was held in rememberance of those lost Tuesday night at the Campanile. The vigil lasted aproximately 15 minutes. About 120 were in attendance.
United Students' platforms reviewed
How feasible are the proposed change?
When Love and Wittlinger take office next fall, they'll begin the process of implementing platform issues. While parking proposals might not need some review, the issues on the technology platform are possibilities.
Watkins holds free clinic for runners
Will analyze participants' posture, stride and flexibility
The first two stages of the clinic are free and will analyze a runner's performance. Participants can make appointments for individual analysis and correction.
On Campus: April 18, 2007
Here's what's happening on campus for April 18, 2007.
Who's Who: Kelly Jenkins
Sophomore English major hones her passion for singing
Kelly Jenkins finds an outlet for her love for music through the group Genuine Imitation, a contemporary a cappella choir.
Jorgensen: Need a Rush
Jayhawks' success contingent on forward's return
He may be on the fence at this point, but Brandon Rush should return for his junior year. It's really an easy decision: risk going late in the NBA draft or vie for MVP and a possible national championship? No contest.
Spring Scrimmage in review
Asher Fusco discusses all things offense, defense and special teams
Couldn't make it to the Spring Scrimmage? No worries, Kansan.com has a comprehensive wrap-up Sunday's game.
Australian captures city's beauty
Student uses photographs to highlight simplistic beauty of Lawrence and the University
As someone who hasn't grown up anywhere near Lawrence and doesn't take the city for granted, Ben Gerrard sees the city in a different way. He photographs of Lawrence are now on display at Starbucks.
The highs and lows of Spring Scrimmage
A preview of the 2007 Jayhawks Football team starts to answer questions about lineup
Performances at the Spring Scrimmage helps Mangino - and fans - decipher who the starters will be.
What do you think: April 18, 2007
Students weigh-in on media saturation. All the usual suspects make an appearance.
Golf Brief: April 18, 2007
Senior Amanda Costner holds on to her lead in the Big 12 Championships Women's Golf Tournament.
Tennis team hopes to end losing streak
Today's match at Oklahoma gives Kansas a chance to nab a needed victory
All season long, injuries have plagued top Kansas tennis players. The Jayhawks hope to regain some confidence today at Oklahoma.
Spelling champ remains passionate
Freshman to work for National Spelling Bee in May
Scott Toland's talents took him to the National Spelling Bee as a seventh grader. This May, he will work for the Scripp's National Spelling Bee, coming full circle in an activity that's in his blood.
Softball looks to end losing streak against Missouri
The Jayhawks have won the last two matchups against the Tigers
A three-game losing streak looms over Kansas as it takes on Missouri in Lawrence, but the Jayhawks have come out on top the last two times the teams have met.
Kansas decathlete finds niche
Searching for sport lead to ten
Josh Kirk explored basketball and soccer before finding success in the decathalon. In his junior year, Kirk finished fifth in the decathlon at the Big 12 Championship.
Free For All: April 18, 2007
Free for All is my new addiction.