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Students act as own landlords in Ad Astra house
Soap-making parties and gardening just part of co-op experience
After being rescued from demolition for $1, the co-operative Ad Astra house is home for nine students. With sustainable living one of the goals of the residents, improvements are on-going, as are social activities with a twist.
Rose's mental capacity focal point of trial
Fire chief calls cause of Boardwalk Apartments fire 'undetermined' at this point
Jason Allen Rose's history of group housing were discussed at length Tuesday in the Boardwalk Apartments trial. Social workers and other witnesses who knew Rose described him as having a below-average mental capacity, and said that they couldn't recall any incidents with fire.
Oliveria: Brazil's AIDS policy works
Taking a realist approach, Brazil helps prostitutes, encourages contraceptives
The government recently forced Merck to allow mass production of the anti-AIDS drug efavirenz. But where does one draw the line between intellectual rights and human rights?
Corrections: May 9, 2007
Here are the corrections from Monday's and Tuesday's papers.
Jewish groups to honor heroic professor
Holocaust survivor professor barricaded door during Virginia Tech shootings
Professor Liviu Librescu became a hero during the massacre at Virginia Tech. Chabad and KU Hillel held a meeting in order to discuss how to honor his actions.
Quote of the Day: May 9, 2007
Here's today's quote of the day
What Do You Think: May 9, 2007
What do you think will be your toughest final?
On Campus: May 9, 2007
Here's what's going on around campus today.
Free For All: May 9, 2007
Jack Sparrow dies at the end of Pirates of the Caribbean 3.
Henrickson extension a product of recruiting
Pay raise may be in order for Kansas coach
Despite an overall 40-49 record during her time at Kansas, Bonnie Henrickson is recognized throughout the Big 12 as a coach who can land recruits and get her players to play aggressively. Last month the Kansas Athletics Department announced that she received a contract extension
Most E-Mailed: May 9, 2007
Here are the most e-mailed stories on May 9, 2007.
Tennis Brief: May 9, 2007
The tennis team handed out its annual awards at the team banquet.
Track Brief: May 9, 2007
Junior hurdler Ashley Brown is named Female Athlete of the Week.
Molina: Love of the game long lost
Professional sports have become big busines and we fans are to blame
Athletes are tied to constantly improving their statistics and numerical performance and we, the fans are at fault. Every time we demand improved competition in lieu of just a good ball game.
Sports Calendar: May 9, 2007
Here's the sports calendar for May 9, 2007.
Flooded river forces moves rowing practice
Team will practice at Wyandotte Lake until river waters subside
High waters limit the rowing team's ability to practice on the Kansas River. Relocated to the Wyandotte Lake, the team says the inconvenient move took time out of practice.
Baseball to play Missouri State today
Struggling team looks to play five games in four days
Coach Price moves to set up a schedule similar to the Major Leagues, playing a lot of games in a short period of time. Missouri State is 20-26, 5-13 in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Jorgensen: Dancing with the stars
What if Kansas athletics had its own dance competition?
Football coach Mark Mangino gets eliminated in fourth place. Who will win it all?
Online textbook information increases
ISBN barcode to be included in online listings
The KU Bookstores Web site will now feature more information about textbook requirements, including the ISBN barcode. Bookstore owners say the new listing will result in lower buyback amounts and higher prices.
Editorial: Presidential candidates seem stale
No one too exciting from Republicans or Democrats
It's just the same old stories from many of the same old faces. The media has already lost attention and has begun speculating on undeclared candidates.
Who's Who: Rachel Magario
Magario, who went blind at age six, finds positives aspects of any situation
Racel Magario, a graduate student from Brazil, is blind. But she doesn't consider it a disability. Instead, she capitalizes on her strenghts, and perseveres through tragedy.