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Kealing: ‘Sports was my entry into journalism’
Covering games for The Kansan gave writer the opportunity to meet many people
From Marian Washinton’s last game the president’s visit to Kansas, there are a lot of memories from the last few years.
Softball preps for Big 12 Championship
Team on a five-game losing streak hopes to turn it around in Oklahoma
Last year’s postseason championship doesn’t mean anything during this year’s games.
Moore: A few tips for graduating Jayhawk fans
Things to do (and not do) once you are out of Lawrence and still carrying the KU banner
Sporting events will give alumni the chance to annoy co-workers, sing the Rock Chalk Chant and remember the days when they were students.
Jayplay Calendar: May 10 to May 16
Check out Jayplay's hottest events of the week!
That's Disgusting
Protect your feet from fungus
Sigma Nu begins recolonization
Seven former members will help rebuild fraternity
Sigma Nu alumni are bringing the fraternity back to campus in August, nearly two years after the chapter lost its national charter. They hope to foster a strong relationship with the University.
Kevin Harlan’s early talent opened doors
Announcer was doing play-by-play commentary even before he had a job
Allen Fieldhouse and ‘this beautiful campus’ convince the Wisconsin kid to attend the University of Kansas.
Health Tip
Whether you’re moving out or moving on, purchase health insurance
One Man's Trash
Moving out? Don’t throw unwanted items away — donate them to a charitable organization.
Rose guilty of lesser charge
Two days of deliberation draw to close, Rose convicted of nine counts
A 12-person jury convicted 21-year old Jason Allen Rose of involuntary manslaughter Friday.
Q & A
...with Andy McKee
Lawrence 911
Meet one officer that's keeping you in check
Top 10 important sporting events this semester
Did your favorite player or sport make the list?
Here are the ups, the downs and the record-setting events that left campus talking.
Tomorrow's News
A Mother’s Day history: From goddesses to gift cards
Grad Check
See what's happened to Tom Van Holt since he graduated....
What it's Like
...to move to a different country
Free For All: May 10, 2007
Stop. Hammertime.
Minster: Father of the Year award up for grabs
Alec Baldwin’s attitude toward his daughter makes a lot of other fathers look good
It seems the No. 1 rule for harassing someone would be to make sure it is not recorded. A lot of people are skipping that step.
On Campus: May 10, 2007
Here is a look at some of the events happening on campus this week.
Text messages will alert students
University implements system for emergency response
Beginning today, students can sign up to receive text messages from the University during situations of imminent danger. The program is an initiative to allow communication with students during emergencies.
Riggins: Priorities not with U.S. citizens
President is taking away the country’s safety net
Americans should be able to count on support for disaster relief but recently, that guarantee has not been as dependable.
What Do You Think?: May 10, 2007
What will you miss the most about KU over the summer?
Letter to the editor: Secrecy hurts prices
KU Bookstore shouldn't block book information from other stores
The Kansas Union Bookstore informed the Jayhawk Bookstore that it would no longer share information about course book requirements. Bill Muggy, owner and manager of the Jayhawk Bookstore, said this change would prevent students from getting the lowest prices for books from other vendors.
News Brief: May 10, 2007
Professor accepts Dean of Journalism possition at University of Montana.
Feline friends
Woman feeds, adopts campus kitties
Carol Mitchell found a starving cat on her walk through campus on Thanksgiving day nearly five years ago. Mitchell took the cat home and now walks on campus every day with food that she leaves for cats and birds.
Calligrapher in an electronic world
Artist pursues her passion, craft with the pen
Cathy Ledeker says there’s no substitute for the human touch in today’s technological world. That’s why she continues to create designs and inscriptions using her calligrapher’s pens.
Atheists lead a discussion to educate public
Atheists discuss transitions from Christians and Quakers to atheism
People have the chance to ask questions of a belief system they may not know anything about.
Rap music sales decline
Violence, demeaning lyrics give industry negative image
The hip-hop and rap industries are losing fans and sales. Sales dropped 20 percent nationwide from 2005 to 2006 and 70 percent in that time at one Lawrence store.
Baseball’s postseason hopes still alive
Strong run support keeping players in the game
Team’s ‘resilient’ attitude makes coach Ritch Price proud.
Editorial: ‘Student voice’ being silenced
The Kansan has run a series of ads that objectify women
‘A healthy dose of misogyny’ to go along with a daily dose of news is harmful to women.
High-heeled shoes not needed
After numerous tries, I realized that I can be sophisticated without wearing 3-inch heels.
Dirty Work
Clean without getting your hands too dirty
Hawk Topics
Raine Reviews: News you can use
Look Before you Leap
Find out what you’re getting into before you say, ‘I do... want to live with you.’