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Wednesday, July 25

New $6 million boathouse gets city commission approval

City commission approved a measure to continue negotiations on boathouse

Arthur not concerned about leg injury

Forward expects to return by September

Rush on the road to recovery

Junior guard hopes to return by start of December after several months of rehab for torn ACL in right knee

Uniforms to adopt official University font

Football, men's basketball to be first teams with 'Trajan' font on uniforms for 2007-08 seasons

Interviewing the Afterhours

A small local band talks about life without fame, fortune or groupies

Film festival gives insight into life along the rails

Traveling film festival makes a stop in Lawrence on the way to the National Hobo Convention in Iowa

What I did on my summer vacation with 'Big Brother'

KU senior talks about her reality TV appearance and 15 minutes of fame

'Free runner' takes unique path

Wall climbing, handstands among distinct activities for grad student

Professor urges scientific communication

Scurto encourages science students to work with student media to present information

Graduate strikes it rich on poker tables

Omaha native wins more than $58,000 at World Series of Poker

Greensburg relief mission canceled

Trip to volunteer canceled due to lack of interest

Study shows no link to brain tumors

Investigation finds airflow problems, Ku to change air systems in building

University won't release names to recording industry

Spokesman says KU will not be third party in legal cases

Completion of renovations delayed

Addition, originally scheduled to be completed by spring, pushed backed due to costs, rain

How personal is your personal information?

Documents left behind after construction could leave students' private records vulnerable.

Monday, July 23

Rowing team one step closer to boathouse

First drawing released for rowing boathouse to be built near Kansas River

Thursday, July 19

Court fines increase

The cost of many fines with in the Lawrence Municiple Court will after a new ordinace passed.

Wednesday, July 18

Recording Industry Assocation of America sends notices to KU

Letters allow students to settle lawsuits out of court

Stars gather for pro-am league

Current Jayhawks, NBA players meet in Kansas City for top-tier competition

Accident cause of death in Yello Sub mystery

Police announce cause of death in the investigation of the body of former employee Justin A. Emmons.

Remainder of schedule released for 2007-08

Arizona, Southern California among notable non-conference foes

Local band gets big-time attention

Musicians question effectiveness of national publicity in enticing fans.

City ordinance could raise legal fees for infractions

Minor in Possession and DUI fees among those that could rise.

Students to save on final 'Potter' book

J.K. Rowling fans to converge at SUA event Friday night for the seventh and final book in the 'Harry Potter' series.

Kansas Public Radio awaits decision

Copyright regulation could change the way stations broadcast online.

KU to offer new masters degrees

Starting in the spring the University will offer masters in interactive design and design management.

'Evil Business' on the shelves

KU alumnus offers perspectives on evils of society along with suspense formula

Designer student named Best of Show

Class work wins KU artist honor of publication in a national magazine.

Local merchants prepare for sidewalk sale

Annual sidewalk sale begins Thursday.

Student reported safe after alleged abduction

Student reported abducted by two males in Overland Park area.

Classmates remember student's devotion, humor

Cecile Hernandez remembered for her passion for others.

Monday, July 16

Student reportedly carjacked, abducted in Kansas City returned safely

An Overland Park sophomore was allegedly carjacked and abducted early Sunday morning, but returned unharmed hours later

Friday, July 13

Student evicted from reality house

Carol Journey became the first evicted house member on the CBS reality series 'Big Brother 8'.

Wednesday, July 11

McCray forms bond with coach

Bond with coach propels sophomore to improve career.

Arthur injures leg, out at least a month

Stress fracture in lower leg will cause sophomore to miss FIBA U19 games.

Don't call them 'sci-fi' enthusiasts

Science fiction writers, fans clear up differences; meet for summer workshop.

Music program quality and test scores linked

Report links good music programs with performance on standardized tests.

Cross country tour celebrates bio-diversity

First of its kind 'green certified' bus stops in Lawrence on national tour.

Residents try to revive boxing passions

Two graduates hope to spark renewed interest in sport with new gym.

Chief Justice to speak at Lied Center in April 2008

Chief Justice John Roberts wil be speaking at the Vickers Memorial Lecture on April 30.

Park and Ride expanding lot access

Lots now open to all permits in effort to reduce campus congestion.

Young pianists gather for institute

Program combines learning with fun for pre-college students from around the world.

Chi Omega house awaiting repairs

Construction on the sorority house could last well into fall formal recruitment.

Local 'history geeks' celebrate anachromism

International society brings charm to going medieval.

"Big Brother" is watching

Junior competes for $500,000, while living with her high school nemesis on CBS reality show.

Tuesday, July 10

Film student takes third place in competition

Joe Carey placed third in the One Night Stand Film Festival in Kansas City, Mo. Contestants produced short films while battling the rain.

Monday, July 9

Miss Great Plains takes home 'Pageant' title

Popularity of Summer Theatre production carries show into fall season.

Sunday, July 8

Arthur suffers stress fracture

Sophomore forward injured, won't participate in this week's U19 World Championships

Friday, July 6

Chief Justice to speak at Lied Center

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will speak at KU in April to deliver the Vickers Memorial Lecture.

Tuesday, July 3

KU buses will be re-routed Thursday

Construction to close Mississippi Street and Sunflower Road

Monday, July 2

Adults, students pack softball fields

Nearly 6,000 players participating in summer leagues

Firework stands open for seasonal business

Extra day of sales keep wet weather from dampening summer celebration

Safety first on the Fourth

City ordinance protects public from injury and property damage

Films challenge traditional viewpoints

Group organizes festival to raise awareness and circumvent 'mindless patriotism'

Letter from the editor: Obscenity column raises questions

Letter to the editor sparks conversation about profanity

Lucky date nearing for marrying couples

7/07/07 popular for summer weddings

Japanese restaurant construction stirs up controversy

Downtown resident says sushi shop worthy of boycott

Local poker club offers opportunities

Lawrence poker enthusiasts play for keeps in club