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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.

Tomorrow's News

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...

Music that Moves You

Wescoe Wit

Watch what you say on campus...

What it's Like...

...to work at KU info

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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.

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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.

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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