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Olympic athletes ready to shine at Relays
Gold Zone on Saturday at Memorial Stadium
The Gold Zone returns to the Kansas Relays Saturday afternoon.
What Do You Think? April 20, 2007
What would your dream job be?
Jayhawks dominate day two
Kansas takes home first-time wins at Kansas Relays
Decathletes walk away from day two of the decathlon with personal achievements leading the way. Senior Josh Kirk won his first Kansas relay event, while newbies Josh Breth and Chelsea Helm won seventh and sixth place.
Oliveira: Hanging on to hope
Virginia Tech tragedy highlights value of human connection
We need to feel we play a role in society and have some affect on the lives of others. Cho Seung-hui did not feel that sense, which caused him to make his mark in the worst way possible.
Johnson: Abstinence not a lost cause
Teens still capable of waiting
Despite the pressures that advertisements, the Internet, music and television place on teenagers, abstinence-only education needs to continue to attempt to reach whatever audience may be listening.
Salary dispute between GTAs, University settled
Kansas Board of Regents approves agreement
GTAs receive an 11.3 percent raise.
Revealing sexual assault
Panty-line project puts it all on the table to prevent sexual violence
Four student organizations at the University of Kansas helped increase awareness about sexual assault - a form of violence that affects 25 percent of college women. With a table full of victim’s underwear, the students spread the word about sexual violence with the panty-line project.
University implements communication system
New messaging system to resolve emergency response issues
The University of Kansas is working to implement Message Blox, a system that would allow students and faculty to communicate through a large text messaging network. Funding arrangements are still being discussed amongst the administration.
Playing with a cause
Teams meet with more in common than just a jersey
With the memories of those lost at Virginia Tech in their hearts and on their jerseys, the Kansas baseball team will face the Texas Tech Red Raiders tonight in a fight against last place in the Big 12. The Jayhawks hope to transfer their momentum from Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Wichita State.
Sports Calendar: April 20, 2007
Check out some of this week's sporting events.
NCAA votes to restrict recruit texting
Coaches use messages to build relationships
Kansas coaches show mixed reactions toward issue. Advantages and disadvantages to texting athletes create a thin line between what is okay and what is going too far.
This Beakend
Sunday is Earth Day. Check out Jazz in the Park at South Park. The afternoon's events start at noon at 12th and Massachusetts.
Distance runner underestimates competition
Junior runs out of gas in 1,500-meter race
The encouragement of his teammate Benson Chesang pushed junior Paul Hefferon to a third-place finish.
Free For All: April 20, 2007
I just drove by Burger King, and I saw Julian Wright with Brandon Rush leaving there. I’m really hoping that he’s not talking him out of staying here next year.
Editorial: Abstinence failing as sex education tool
Congressional study disproves celibacy approach
A study commissioned by Congress proved the abstinence approach to sexual education to be too costy and unfeasible. A method that has cost taxpayers around $175 million a years, is failing to decrease the number of sexually active teens in the U.S.
Crew wins first place in Omaha
High competition level proves beneficial
A long hard season and great team unity prepare the Jayhawks for the Dad Vail Regatta on May 11 and 12. It is the largest collegiate competition in the United States.
Sophomore wins women's hammer throw
Zlata Tarasova defeats No. 1 ranked thrower
Senior mid-distance runners set personal best in Thursday night's 800 meters.
Schedule for Kansas Relays
Here is a list of tomorrow's events.
University improvements create ripple effect
Spending money on deffered maintenance is good for state economy
A report from the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University said that if the state invested money into Kansas universities $727 maintenance backlog, it would have a profound economic effect on the state economy.
Winless tennis squad fights to end streak
Team ranks last in conference
Singles and doubles players face tough seeding as they head toward the Big 12 Championships on April 26.
On Campus: April 20, 2007
Here's what's happening on campus for April 20, 2007.
Rowers set eyes on powerhouse Minnesota
Team looks to improve regional rankings
The Kansas rowing team heads to St. Paul, Minn., to take on the ever-strong Minnesota Gophers. The regatta is the team's first race on a lake, which makes the boats bounce more than boats racing on rivers.
Senior dominates decathlon
Several Jayhawks perform well in field
The Kansas Relays are off and running, continuing through Saturday.
Agafonov throws personal record
Sasha Kaun witnesses friend's success
With the Russian flag in one hand and a handmade sign in the other, Sasha Kaun went to the Kansas Relays to cheer on fellow Russian. Agafono has an undefeated record in the hammer throw.
Henrickson calls Mosley, Smith centerpieces of team
Newcomers to follow legacy of seniors
Coach Bonnie Henrickson honored Shaquina Mosley and Sharita Smith at the 2006-07 awards ceremony for their leadership and determination on the court. The team's excitement for the future was ever present at the event.
Struggling offense plagues Jayhawks
Softball team hopes to improve its 30 scoreless innings on Saturday against Texas Tech
After 30 scoreless innings, the Kansas softball team will attempt to break its offensive slump against Texas Tech on Saturday. The team has not score a run since its game against Texas on April 8, but hopes its strong pitching will pull the team out of its slump.