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Miles from Ordinary
From Albania to Zimbabwe, KU students come from all over the world
Serial Shoppers
The highs and lows of compulsive consumption
Rush still undecided about draft
Sophomore guard has until Sunday to declare
Brandon Rush will announce by the end of the week whether he will make himself eligible for the NBA draft. Even if Rush declares himself eligible, however, that doesn't guarantee he will join the NBA.
Free for All: April 26, 2007
Why do I have to pay the same amount to get taught by a GTA as I do a professor? If I wanted to be taught by inferior teachers, I would pay less money and go to Emporia.
Jayplay Calendar: April 26 to May 1
Check out Jayplay's Hottest Events for the week!
Letter to the editor: Protect free speech
Rights of student arrested for empathizing with killer were violated
A University of Colorado student who said he understood how Cho Seung-Hui could kill 32 people was arrested for interfering with people at an educational institution. The student was arrested unlawfully and his free speech rights were violated in the act.
Sports Calendar: April 26, 2007
Check out some of this week's sporting events.
Kealing: Fans shouldn't scorn players
Rush, Wright deserve opportunity to cash in books for NBA
Kansas recruits players that are talented enough to play in the NBA after a year or two. Fans should take pride in their talent rather than ridicule them for leaving.
Editorial: Don't bother handing out fliers
Students toss away paper handouts, creating litter on campus
Fliers aren't an effective marketing ploy; Most students toss them on the ground or in the waste. Advertisers should consider posting to Web sites instead.
Letter to the Editor: Americans need a broader lens
A woman who worked for a law firm that represents detainees at Guantánamo said students should urge representatives to give detainees fair hearings. Without people speaking out, nothing will change.
On Campus: April 26, 2007
Here's what's happening on campus for April 26, 2007.
Editorial: Pay attention to cries for help
Mental wellbeing could prevent tragedies like Virginia Tech
The Virginia Tech shootings elicited copy-cat threats from individuals desperately seeking the same attention as the original gunman. This behavior could be avoided if more people identify these troubled individuals before they act.
Women's tennis takes on Big 12
Baylor defends championship, brings toughest competition
The Texas teams have the warm weather advantage in the women's tennis Big 12 Championships. Baylor, 10-1 in the Big 12, will beat the team to be this year.
What Do You Think?: April 26, 2007
Here's what KU students would be doing if they hadn't come to the University.
Q & A
...with Dr. Drew
Grad Check
See what's happened to KU grad Sofia Galarza Liu...
Wescoe Wit
Watch what you say on campus...
What it's Like...
...to work at KU info
Sports Briefs: April 26, 2007
Here's the new dates for the baseball and softball games that were rained out Wednesday night.
Good afternoon, class
Harry Schaffer teaches economics. morality
Harry Schaffer, professor of economics, has been teaching at the University since 1956. Shaffer says he tries to teach his students about social issues of economics and he will continue to teach as long as he is able to, despite a vocal chord condition that leaves him voiceless at times.
Local artist converts trash to treasures
Honey Boy's quirky hobby becomes business venture
Local artist known as Honey Boy creates off-beat art by recycling anything found in trash cans to framing pictures of dead people.
5 Questions
Five questions with Jamie Kennedy from Kickin’ It Old Skool and Lindsay Breese, Topeka junior.
How We Met
Hitch-hiking for love
Students protest financial aid drug policy
Offenders can lose money for college for smoking marijuana
Students who are convicted drug users may be unable to afford college. Two KU students speak out against the Higher Education Act denying federal aid to offenders.
Bitch & Moan
Niloofar answers students' most pertinent sexual concerns...
Sport Specs
Horseshoes
That's Disgusting
Houseflies
Movie Review
Vacancy
Hiding Daddy
I tried to block the person I needed most
Henrickson has improved women's team
Reports say coach accepted five-year contract extension
Women's basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson turned around a mediocre team since she came to Kansas three seasons ago. Rumor has it Henrickson agreed to a contract extension and pay raise.
Going the Distance
Do you have what it takes to maintain a long-distance relationship?
Spring Eats
Celebrate the return of nice weather with fresh, healthy meal ideas
Japan native excels in academics, athletics
KU baseball player learns English, becomes translator for media
Ryotaro Hayakawa came to the U.S. without knowing how to speak English. Five years later he is a member of the All-Big 12 Academic first team and preparing to graduate this spring.
Daily KU Info: April 26, 2007
Here's the former Jayhawks who have starred on the big screen.
Women's tennis can still redeem themselves
Kansas enters Big 12 Championships off losing streak
Kansas women's tennis may have suffered eight-consecutive losses, but they will play Oklahoma tomorrow with a clean slate.
News Brief: April 26, 2007
Student Senate works to incorporate new members with existing staff.
Dent: You won't regret watching tennis
Big 12 Championships in K.C. this weekend promise excitement
The Big 12 Tennis Championships are being held at the Plaza Tennis Center in Kansas City, Mo., this weekend. Sports columnist Mark Dent guarantees the event will be full of excitement; the view from above center court reveals rooftops and fountains reminiscent of Italy, and six of the Big 12 men's teams are ranked in the Fila Collegiate top 75.
Home is Where the Fight Is
Going home can be a struggle, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your relationship with your parents