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On Campus: October 10, 2007
Here's what's happening on campus for October 10, 2007.
Breckunitch: Quarterbacks disappoint owners
Role players have best days in week five
While the quarterbacks were struggling in week five, many players at other positions were flourishing.
Dodd: KU football could be the new Mr. Right
A look at how this year’s football team may steal the limelight from KU basketball.
Basketball Preview: October 10, 2007
This is what you have to look forward to this basktball season.
Cost of preschool rivals college tuition
Preschool becomes the new kindergarden at university price
Non conference schedule simply business
Nothing Cynical About The Mutually Agreed Non-Conference Games This Season
Johnson: Two can share the spotlight
“Big basketball” schools can also be big on football
Kansas has the potential to become a major contender in football as well as in basketball.
Free For All: October 10, 2007
Looks like someone forgot their power towel.
Team to play two matches over break
Oklahoma, Oklahoma State come to Lawrence to battle Kansas
There’s no such thing as fall break for the Kansas soccer team. The Jayhawks will face Oklahoma Friday and Oklahoma State Sunday in Lawrence.
Groups comes out for day on Hill
Queers & Allies celebrate National Coming Out Day
Students and staff from Queers & Allies will observe National Coming Out Day a day early today on Wescoe Beach. The setup will include a door to resemble the coming out process.
What to look for at Late Night
Fab freshmen, real seniors will pump up team
Microlenders jump-start entrepreneurs
Nonprofit group Kiva lets volunteers lend money to small business owners in developing countries.
After being featured in former President Bill Clinton’s newest book and on the Oprah Winfrey Show, the nonprofit group Kiva has seen an increase in the number of people desiring to lend money with it.
The wild side of KU
Hiking, nature trails planned for new nature reserve
The 160-acre Suzanne Ecke McColl Nature Reserve was added last month to protect existing tallgrass prarie land in Douglas County.
“Late Night” streaming live on Internet
Selections from the men’s and women’s basketball opening night will be aired on Metro Sports
For the first time, basketball fans can see “Late Night in the Phog” from the comfort of their own homes.
Kansas Public Radio displays students’ art
Fall exhibit includes all types of drawings, paintings, photography
For about a month now, Kansas Public Radio has asked listeners to submit to the station works of art to hang as part of an exhibit in its Conference Room. The station has received more than 60 submissions, including photographs and a certain kind of “insect art.”
Most E-Mailed: October 10, 2007
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Hospital releases student involved in Sunday crash
Student is released from Saint Luke's Hospital.
Cross country to compete in pre-nationals
Teams face last tune-up before Big 12 Championships
It’s been almost two weeks since the men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Roy Griak Invitational. The energized teams travel to Terre Haute, Ind., Saturday for the NCAA Pre-Nationals.
Basketball notes: October 10, 2007
Basketball notes for October 10<2007.
News Brief: October 10, 2007
KC pubcrawl to raise money for cancer research.
Students participate in abusive relationships
Numbers involved with violent significant others rising
According to recent surveys, roughly 30 percent of college students have been involved in physically violent relationships.
College football
Kansas State reports own rules violations to NCAA
Jayhawk fans break attendance record
First four nonconference games attract average of 45,200 fans
The Jayhawks success in their early nonconference games has caused a spike in attendance. However, some fans are still leaving at halftime.
Halloween costumes show to benefit local charity
Vintage clothing stores to hold fashion event at The Replay Lounge
The Social Service League, Lawrence’s oldest charity, only receives funding from its thrift store’s sales and from fundraisers. On Saturday, The Replay Lounge will host one such fundraiser, called “Fashion Monsters.” The fashion show will feature Halloween costumes from vintage clothing stores and performances from local musicians.
Kansas faces off against Colorado
Women hope to break their losing streak
The Kansas volleyball team plays Colorado at 7 p.m. tonight at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center.
Defense awaits challenge
Baylor passing attack presents test for Kansas’ secondary
The Kansas pass defense will face a challenge when Baylor rolls into town Saturday. The Bears have averaged 306.8 passing yards per game this season.
Wiebe: Let future team play now
Giving youngsters may lead to World Cup titles later
Check out Kansan columnist Andrew Wiebe’s thoughts about the U.S. national soccer team.
Road game not so bad for Bears
Playing in Lawrence may offer Bears break from booing
Most teams would expect to get booed in their enemy’s stadium. After two straight losses, the Baylor Bears are facing the problem at their home stadium as well.
