Stories for August 27, 2007

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Minster: Critics of Kansas’ tourism slogan are hypocrites

Kansas should just be honest with their slogan

The tourism slogan of, “As Big as You Think” works against the state, but its critics don’t have grounds for skepticism

Returning coordinator gives offense a makeover

Warinner says new strategy will provide more running time

With the return of Ed Warinner, Kansas has worked to form a different offense. Warinner wants to take advantage of the team’s throwing ability this season, to provide players with more opportunities to run the ball.

Club Baseball Tryouts

Want to try out for the club baseball team? Check here for details.

Shroyer: Watch ‘other’ football team

Coach calls this year’s soccer team ‘more talented’ than 2004 Big 12 champions

Fans aren’t paying enough attention to the “football” team that’s really worth getting excited about this year: the Kansas soccer team. This year’s team could top the achievements of the 2004 squad, which won the Big 12 championship and made the NCAA tournament.

Free For All: August 27, 2007

To the cute girl in the red car who just let me in on 19th Street: You’re my hero. I love you. Thank you so much.

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Aggies threaten Big 12 Conference

Rocky road ahead

Returning starters for Texas A&M prove an unstoppable team despite rough schedule and put pressure on the Big 12.

Defensive tackle earns football honors

McClinton earns spot on Lombardi Watch List

James McClinton joins 103 candidates on the preseason eligibility list for the 38th Lombardi Award.

Baseball Tryouts

Check here for more information on tryouts for the baseball team.

On Campus: August 27, 2007

Here's what happening on campus for August 27, 2007.

Roster spots fill quickly

New, returning players play into positions well

After losing only two seniors last year, the Jayhawk softball team hopes for another winning season.

Volleyball takes second in Oregon

Team goes cold in championship game

After winning their first two games in the Oregon Invitational, Kansas lost to Oregon in the final game.

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Bookstores battle back-to-school theft

Start of semester brings out more thieves

Bookstores on and off campus are finding ways to decrease the amount of robberies that take place during the rush of the new semester.

Flag football season kicks off

Greek chapters, scholarship halls, other groups prepare intramural teams

Intramural flag football games began Sunday at Shenk Sports Complex. Men’s, women’s and coed teams will all compete for league championships.

Hoof Hearted’s sweet revenge

Beta A1 loses in close game

Competitive intramural flag football faced off with a close game between Beta A1 and Hoof Hearted that ended in a one-point victory.

‘Barack Chalk Jayhawks’ show support for Obama

Facebook group of KU students attends nighttime rally for U.S. presidential candidate

U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) spoke at a rally last Monday night at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City, Mo. Thanks to a Facebook group, Kansas City area residents were not the only supporters who attended the rally.

Smith: Spangles advertisement strategy has nothing on Hershey’s

Spangles may be at the center of conversation, but that’s not a good thing

Everyone knows the jingle. But does that make Spangles a big hit, or just a big headache?

Protesters march for Florida farm workers

Lawrence residents visit local Burger Kings, demand better conditions for coalition

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers in Florida wants higher wages for its members. Because Burger King is responsible for the workers’ wages, local opposed residents, including KU students, protested with signs Saturday at the restaurant’s Lawrence locations.

Hair salon promotes cancer awareness

Salon Hawk sells pink hair extensions for charity

Salon Hawk, located in the Kansas Union, is spreading cancer awareness by offering special pink hair extensions and donating the money from sales to a breast cancer awareness fund.

Most E-Mailed: Aug. 27, 2007

Want to know what people are talking about? Here’s a list of the weekend’s most e-mailed stories from kansan.com.