Stories for March 5, 2007

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On Campus: March 5, 2007

Here's what is happening on campus for March 5, 2007.

Durant steals the show

The Texas star put out a professional quality performance despite his team’s loss.

Texas may have lost the Big 12 Tournament, but Texas forward Kevin Durant carried his team in way reminiscent of Celtic powerhouse Larry Bird.

Holopirek: Small budget, big thrills

Large production costs don't necessarily mean good movies.

The old saying goes like this, “You have to spend money to make money.” But the movie industry is figuring out that the saying isn’t always right.

1.900 victories and 50 Conference Titles

Steady quality led the Jayhawks to a series of landmarks Saturday.

Overshadowed by the glitz of March Madness, the Jayhawks brought home their 1,900th victory and their 50th conference title. Giving Kansas more titles than any other school in the U.S.

Softball team loses tournament to Tulsa

Jayhawks win four games to earn spot in championship game

KU softball will play its first home game Friday after 18 consecutive games on the road.

Jorgensen: History permeates Kansas Basketball

The vein of history runs deep at Kansas.

The feeling after Kansas’s 50th championship wasn’t success or the notion that it was monumental. It was simply a feeling of satisfaction, knowing that for another year the conference brought out the big guns against the Jayhawks nearly every game, yet Kansas still managed to maintain the Big 12 crown.

President Clinton visits Kansas

Leader speaks at K-State about national and international relations

Former president honors troops in audience from Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth for their efforts and commitment.

Six Jayhawks receive postseason awards

Chalmers named co-defensive Player of the Year.

Brandon Rush and Julian Wright made the All-Big 12 first team with six other players making the first team due to voting ties.

Kansas baseball defeats Western Illinois

Jayhawks run rule the Leathernecks in first game of double header

Second game proves more challenging as the Leathernecks unsuccessfully fight for a victory.

Professors turn research into profit

Researchers market items created in campus labs

Beyond tending to responsibilities of teaching at the University, some professors stay busy playing major roles in companies that pertain to their research.

Cornish appears at scouting combine

ESPN projects Cornish as late-round pick in the NFL draft.

Former Kansas running back was one of over 300 players who participated in the yearly event.

Stuewe: A sign of hope in modern music

The band State Radio invokes emotion, involves crowd at the Bottleneck

National band plays at local venue and proves with emotional lyrics and strong melodies that good music is still being made.

Track and Field qualifies 3 for championship

Team waits to see if more athletes qualify for NCAA Indoor Championships

Four athletes await tonight’s announcement to see if they will join the three Jayhawks who are guaranteed to go to championships in Fayetteville, Ark.

Home for Purim

Jewish students celebrated freedom from Haman and the King of Persia Sunday

The Chabad Jewish Center hosted festivities Sunday, celebrating the story of the Book of Esther where the Jews are saved from extermination at the hands of the Persian king.

Men's Basketball: Top Three

Here are the three stars from Saturday's men's basketball game against Texas.

Letter to the Editor: Anti-smoking scare tactics misleading

After reading the commentary piece by Cassie Gentry, I got a little frightened that I may be killing people inadvertently! Then I wizened up and decided to do some research.

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Jayhawks ease defense against Texas star

Self advises athletes to focus defense on other Texas players

Kansas keeps Kevin Durant from scoring big behind the three-point line in the second half, leading to victory against Texas.

Oscar performer presents at jazz festival

Concerts, educational speeches highlight the 30th annual KU Jazz Festival

Successful alum and high school bands perform at weekend event celebrating the 30th KU Jazz Festival and the 35th anniversary of the KU Jazz Studies Program.

Over 1 Billion Angered

Local and student group members claim McDonald's mistreats farmers

Local interest groups protested McDonald’s for what they see as unfair treatment of immigrant farm labor.

Schneider: Diamonds in the Rough

The Big 12 is notoriously bad this season. But, perhaps it’s not as bad as people have been led to think.

More fees mean newer buses

Bill increases student fees $20 each semester

After failing a student because of low voter turnout, the Student Senate passed a bill Feb. 28 increasing student fees to fund new buses.

Fieldhouse cheers leaves ears humming

Even the alumni got involved with the hysterics Saturday morning.

On Saturday, Kevin Durant set the net on fire, the noise level hit an all time and a sports writer covered his last game at Allen Fieldhouse.

Women’s basketball athletes earn honors

Four athletes named to Academic All-Big 12 team, two for the second time, while Mosley earns All-Big 12 second team honor.

Editorial: Student protests lacking passion

American students have an abundance of issues right here in the United States to get loud about. So why do we walk to class with our iPods in rather than a sign in our hand?

Home opener breaks winter woes

After losing four of the last seven games, the baseball team finally snaps the spell.

The baseball team shattered a four-game losing streak with Sunday’s double-header at Hoglund Park.

Quote of the Day; March 5, 2007

Here's the Kansan's amazing choice for Quotes of the Day.

Free for All: March 5, 2007

Spring has come again, which means the start of another baseball season, and guess what? The Yankees still suck.