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Political affiliation not always accurate
City issues regroup city commission candidates
Politicians and professors in Lawrence divide city commission candidates into two groups: 'pro-growth' or 'pro-development' and 'smart growth' or 'progressive.' Not everyone agrees on the characterizations and calls them appropriate for this upcoming election's major topics for debate.
Tennis readies for tough matches
Baylor brings winning record, tough competition
Head coach Amy Hall-Holt encourages players to stay focused and determined as they meet some of the nation's top players.
Candidates telemarket campaigns
Phone service encourages voting Tuesday
Two candidates campaigning for the Lawrence City Commission election this Tuesday are using phone service companies to increase voter turnout.
Jorgensen: Pants, yes pants, a key moral issue
Pant-linked deaths increase worldwide
Nazis, terrorists, women, and nuts can attribute pants for influencing their lives. Reading this column will waste 2 minutes of your life. April Fools!
Quote of the Day: March 30, 2007
Here is the Kansan's choice for Quote of the Day.
Baseball heads to Columbia for Border Showdown
Kansas has upper-hand in this weekend's games against Missouri
After knocking Missouri out of the conference semifinals last season, the Jayhawks are expected to have the upper-hand in Saturdays game. Led by junior left fielder John Allman, the team will be powered by a strong offense.
Birth control prices get knocked up
Student health centers face cost increase for the pill
After ending contracts with its pharmaceutical manufacturers, student health centers nationwide will no longer offer "clinic packs" for students. Health center prices are expected increase from $8 to $40.
Rush's list of honors grows
Durant, Law also earn spot on Wooden Award All-American Team
Noted for his play-making ability at crucial points in games, Brandon Rush joins Wayne Simien as a Kansas recipient of the award. Simien was named to the postseason team in 2005.
News Brief: March 30, 2007
University of Kansas students will perform a show celebrating womanhood tonight at 8:30 p.m. at Murphy Hall.
News Brief: March 30, 2007
The recreation center ran out of hot water for the second time this semester. The problem is expected to be resolved by the middle of next week.
Sports Calendar: March 30, 2007
Check out some of this week's sporting events.
Free for All: March 30, 2007
Everyone was clothed in my chemistry class today. No big whoop. Just another clothes-filled day in chemistry world.
Sports Brief: March 30, 2007
The Kansas rowing teams sets its eyes on a first-place finish this weekend.
Scavenger hunts taken to new level
Navigation game sends players across world
Geocaching challenges participants to use their GPS unit to find lockboxes hidden all over the universe.
Sports Brief: March 30, 2007
Junior hurdler Ashley Brown receives Big 12 honor after achieving several regional qualifying marks in Tulsa last weekend.
Editorial: Will the real Slim Shady please shut up
Marshal Mathers marital squander plaques Editorial Board
The Editorial Board faces bigger issues as the Eminem maritial dispute continues to rear its ugly head in Motor City. The board calls upon world powers to help the feuding couple find peace.
Eco-friendly student seeks changes
Shawnee junior pushes for a more sustainable campus.
Studie Red Corn, regional director of the environmental group 2020 Vision, stays active on campus to help the University of Kansas be more responsible with its use of resources. The student participates in more than half a dozen organizations that focus on sustainability.
Gentry: Whispering sweet nothings
A girls deepest desires unfold
Why do all guys insist on being sweet to their girlfriends? Gentry explains how all a girl really needs is an attitude and a popped collar.
Gambling expansion passes through Senate
Bill approves construction of four state-owned casinos
State Senate passes the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act on Thursday to approve the construction of state-owned casinos with 2,200 slot machines. The two previous gambling bills failed in the Senate.
Softball team takes on Baylor
Jayhawks face the No. 12 Bears on Saturday
The softball team starts its five-game home stand at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The No. 12 Bears are looking to knock Kansas off its eight-game winning streak and add another win to their six-game streak.
All bets are on
Students gamble on postseason games
Despite the Jayhawks loss, students start placing their bets on the NCAA men's basketball tournament championship. While bracket pools are illegal, students continue gambling on games with their friends.
Davison: Georgetown to win it all
Hoyas' big men to make key difference
The Florida Gators will defeat the UCLA Bruins with ease as Georgetown's Hibbert and Green coast into the championship game on Monday.