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HIV infects someone every 15 seconds

Student group uses statistics to increase HIV/AIDS awareness

Shocking HIV/AIDS statistics inspire students to form awareness group. 15 Seconds Week will include several on-campus events.

Lux: Diversity is hard to find on campus

We boast about our diversity, but are we really that diverse?

The University of Kansas has an obligation to find under-represented groups and provide opportunities to help them. If the problem is wealth distribution, then the State of Kansas has the responsibility to help those less fortunate.

Police frustrate tree climbing club

Scaling trees in Lawrence parks off-limits without permission

“You needed to contact Lawrence Parks and Recreation first,” a Parks and Recreation representative said. “But if you called, you couldn’t get permission.”

Student spends spring break homeless

Two students traded in beach time for an alternative spring break

The Alternative Breaks program gives students the opportunity to live like a homeless person and help with flood cleanup. Students appreciate their lives more.

Hooking up after spring break

Five guidelines for men looking to find a woman this spring

'As the hibernation of winter wears off and hormones unthaw, some guidance may be needed to “get back on the bike.”'

Baseball team to face Missouri State

Mid-week games critical for NCAA Tournament hopes

The Bears have won five of their last six games despite hitting just .275 as a team. Kansas needs non-conference victories like this game to remain competitive in the Big 12 Conference.

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Lawrence pizza market 'flooded'

Local pizza vendors all vie for slice of pie

With over 16 different pizza places in Lawrence, students have plenty of options. Owners are going to greater lengths to find a niche.

Big 12 Baseball

Texas gives Kansas State a rough start to Big 12 season

Kansas will play Missouri in hopes of a conference series victory. Kansas State will hope for the same against Texas Tech this weekend.

Truck driver has close call at Thai House

Crowd problem causes hit and run after man pulls a gun

Arguments outside the Thai House turned problematic after a man pointed a gun at a truck driver. The driver hit the man with his truck and drove off.

Sports Calendar: March 27, 2007

Check out this week's sporting events.

Students learn about international careers

Embassies, organizations and politicians opened their doors for KU students to learn more about what they can accomplish

GAP students spend a week networking with politicians in Washington D.C. Organizations could provide future employment for KU students.

Robinett: Please give us one more year

Don't leave the excitement of college basketball behind too soon

After an exciting year for the Jayhawks a few players may be drafted if they leave KU. They could leave legends if they stayed one more year.

Riggins: Delta Zeta learns a hard lesson

Depauw University's scandal reinforces sorority stereotypes

They were trying to craft a community based on looks and popularity, but the attempt at Delta Zeta sorority backfired. The sorority sisters at Depauw have become the embodiment of elitist chauvanism.

Brandon Rush knows defense

Stellar defensive skill could catapult him into NBA

If your looking for point totals to demonstrate Brandon Rush's value, look again. Bill Self describes Rush as a "team-first, defender-first kind of guy."

KU student shot in Denver

Six people shot in 48 hours in Denver, three were from Kansas

A KU student was injured in shooting after leaving a concert in downtown Denver. He was with two other friends her were also injured, none of them are in life-threatening condition.

Free For All: March 27, 2007

I just saw a white guy with spinning tires. Is that even legal?