Stories for November 1, 2007

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Debate team has impressive season standing

Recent No. 1 students finish well in first six tournaments

Considering the No. 1 ranking the it received, the impressive outcome of its first six tournaments and the $1 million in private donations raised for it, the Kansas debate team has had a season to remember.

KU sailing club competes despite stereotypes

Team members stress physical, mental strength

KU sailing club members describe sailing as the opposite of old stereotypes. The team stresses hard work and dedication, along with having fun.

After-school program entertains kids

Wednesdays at Liberty Hall provides alternatives to early dismissal

KU organizations and groups are helping with Wednesday Afternoons at Liberty Hall, a program that provides safe, fun activities to junior high students after school.

Reformed chapter focuses on racial injustice

Members hope to change people’s perceptions on other races

Several events inspired Christopher Reine to restart the University of Kansas chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The chapter intends to bring attention to racial issues through the help of several events including working to ban affirmative action and a pizza and politics event.

Kansas falls to 3-11 in Big 12

Despite offensive succes, Jayhawks loss to Baylor causes sixth loss in a row

Kansas’ loss at Baylor causes the team’s sixth loss in a row in nine out of its last 10 games. The Jayhawks host Oklahoma at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center.

Health tip

A mouth watering-appetizer

Hawktopics

News you can use

That's Disgusting

A bad wrap

Tomorrow's news

High-tech T's

5 Questions

With Ryan Pope, former member of the Get-Up Kids, and Mary Lynn Slover, Topeka sophomore

Movie review

The Darjeeling Limited

More than a drink with jam and bread

America doesn’t embrace tea like much of the world, but increased domestic popularity and availability of the tasty drink is moving the teapot off the backburner.

A french connection

A Parisian girl quelled my reverse culture shock after living in France, and helped me once again appreciate home.

Stewart: Video game no match for the real thing

Rather than playing ‘Guitar Hero’, it’s better to purchase the real thing

White: Chimpanzee research should be encouraged

Studying and interacting with our genetic cousins is heartwarming, rewarding

The longest leap

Drop in the drop zone and feel the freedom of falling fast and far

Free For All: November 1, 2007

I’d like to say something that should go without saying. Fans of undefeated top 10 teams do not rip down their goalposts after beating a non-ranked team.

Nebraska enters match-up as underdog

Undefeated Jayhawks expect victory against former football powerhouse

The Kansas football team has beat Nebraska only once in 38 years. But with an 8-0 record and top-10 national ranking, the Jayhawks are finally the favorite going into Saturday’s game against the Cornhuskers.

Alumni, advisory board urge game day ‘blue out’

Jayhawk nation, Memorial Stadium to surprise traveling Nebraska fans with unified blue colors

Nebraska fans travel in packs and always show up wearing red. Jennifer Alderice, homecoming adviser, and alumni ask those Jayhawk fans attending the game to wear blue, in an effort to unify the Jayhawk nation.

On Campus: November 1, 2007

Here is what's happening on campus November 1, 2007

Most E-Mailed: November 1, 2007

Want to know what people are talking about? Here’s a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com:

Wheeler: Goalposts don’t belong in lakes

Victory against Nebraska not enough reason to continue tradition

It happened three times in 2005, and again in 2006 against Kansas State. But if Kansas wins Saturday, a victory against 4-5 Nebraska is no excuse to tear down the goalposts.

Team sees benefit of playing exhibitions early

Men’s basketball sees earliest start since 2000

Despite having to postpone a little Halloween fun, the Kansas men’s basketball team knows that starting the exhibition games early will be beneficial to its performance this season.

No referees, just good old-fashioned fun

Basketball tournament promotes homecoming spirit

Seventy-five teams registered for the annual 3-on-3 intramural basketball tournament. The tournament was held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Student Recreational and Fitness Center.

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Hawks to face new starter

Kansas has little to study to prepare for Ganz

Junior Joe Ganz is in his fourth year at Nebraska will start this Saturday for the first time since high school. His small amount of college experience leaves Kansas little to review in preparation for Saturday’s game.

Student Senate dismisses senator, sends bill back in meeting

Full Student Senate met last night and dismissed one senator because of attendance, dealt with a closed meeting issue and send a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) amendment to the University Affairs Committee.

Editorial Board: Felons on the University payroll

So long as background checks are done, a criminal past shouldn’t keep someone from employment

Get to know your local parks

With so many parks to choose from, you might have trouble deciding which ones to visit.

Music review

Is Is by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Pittsburg State ready for early challenge

Gorillas bring experience, chemistry into match-up against Jayhawks

When the Kansas basketball team opens its season Thursday night at Allen Fieldhouse, it may not know much about its opponent, the Pittsburg State Gorillas. With four starters returning from last year’s Division II NCAA Tournament team, though, the Gorillas should come out ready to play.

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Culture shock

Traveling far from home can jolt your system and derail your confidence, but it doesn’t have to. Just follow these steps.