Stories for October 19, 2007

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Area students learn options for education

Black Leadership Symposium marks 22nd year for teaching success

Three hundred fifty Kansas City area high schoolers attended the symposium. The even aimed to educate students about post-secondary options.

Panel to discuss world climate policy

Law school brings experts together to consider solutions to global warming

A group of law school professors are composing a book on government failure to address global warming. In an effort to increase expert input for the book the law school is playing host to several experts across a variety of academic fields.

Hillel celebrates Shabbat with food drive

All welcome to feast, bring canned goods for the less fortunate

A canned goods drive joins Hillel’s annual Shabbat festivities this year.

Civil rights leader to receive honors

Dole Leadership Prize goes to Congressman John Lewis

This year’s Dole Leadership Prize will be awarded to Congressman John Lewis of Georgia this Sunday at the Lied Center.

Bring on the brews

Free State Brewing Co. enjoys its status as unique among Lawrence bars

Free State Brewing Co. was the first legal brewery to open in Kansas since the 1881 Kansas prohibition on beer manufacturing.

On Campus: October 19, 2007

Here's what is going on around campus for October 19, 2007.

Free For All: October 19, 2007

Mario Chalmers has more hops than a brewery!

Student's desire to teach put on hold

Philosophy department experiences shortage of funds

A lack of funding and available positions limit graduate teaching positions.

New restaurant opens on Massachusetts Street

Encore Cafe offers a unique menu unlike common take-out restaurants

The casual dining experience includes flat screen televisions and a karaoke room, to come soon.

Mizzou vs. Texas Tech highlights offense

Auburn vs. LSU, the battle of the Tigers, should showcase defense

Looking across the nation, another No. 1 team may fall this weekend as Ohio State plays host to Michigan State.

Soccer takes last road trip of season

Women face Colorado and Texas this weekend

The KU soccer team travels to Boulder and Austin this weekend for its last away games of the regular season.

Volleyball faces test in Lincoln

Jayhawks attempt to derail consecutive national championships bid

Coaches and players alike say Nebraska may be the best team ever. They’ve dropped only one game all season; Kansas will try to add to that count Saturday.

Sports Briefs: October 19, 2007

Tennis players advance to final 64-player round

Gameday: October 19, 2007

Get ready for Saturday's football game against Colorado.

Breckunitch: This weekend’s fantasy picks

The good and the bad players for football fans

Keep an eye on the Saints’ Drew Brees and Thomas Jones of the New York Jets.

Prospective law students to visit KU law

Undergraduates considering law school can tour school and get admission info

The KU law school is having an open house today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for prospective students. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about law and speak with current law school students.

Smith: Deciding between democrat and republican, still

Sharing a bathroom with presidential hopeful makes case for staying independent.

Most E-Mailed: October 19, 2007

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

Petterson: Coal power given unnecessary attention

Other alternatives to growing energy needs prove more plausible.

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Freshman cornerback dominant on field

Age and inexperience don’t hold back Chris Harris

The true freshman improves from being an unknown prospect to being highly touted.