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ROTC hits the lake for combat training
Factions practice battles, work to disarm imaginary nuclear bomb
A field leadership exercise used fake weapons, but real challenges, to test Air Force ROTC underclassmen and help them develop skills necessary for future situations.
Ugly game ends up pretty for Jayhawks
Kansas uses turnovers to secure victory in defensive struggle
On a day when neither team could produce much offense, Kansas produced a gritty victory against Colorado Saturday by forcing crucial turnovers and making big defensive stands.
Press Row: October 22, 2007
Read what Kansan sportswriter Asher Fusco observed at the Kansas-Colorado game.
Football Notes: October 22, 2007
Check out some of the lesser-known facts about Saturday’s game against Colorado.
Recap of weekend college football
Here is a replay of football from last weekend.
Minster: Military activity should be voluntary
Draft damages morale and hurts efficiency.
Congressman leaves impression on students
Civil rights hero John Lewis visits campus to receive award
Students who listened to Congressman John Lewis speak at the Lied Center Sunday were encouraged by his message. He told his audience to stand up and say something when they see injustice.
Power Rankings: October 22, 2007
Here are the most recent Big 12 Rankings.
Wheeler: Snyder, Mangino have similar coaching careers
Both coaches turned football programs around
Bill Snyder made remarkable progress with Kansas State during his first five years as football coach. Similarly, Mark Mangino took an unimpressive Kansas and turned it into an undefeated, nationally ranked team during his first five years.
Long scoring drives deflate Colorado
Jayhawks’ third-down success, clock control lead to victory
At the start of the fourth quarter, the Kansas football team was pinned on its own 5-yard line and only up 12-7 on Colorado. Sophomore quarterback Todd Reesing led the Jayhawks down the field on what turned out to be the game-winning drive.
Consumers As Providers helps people help others
Program treats mental illnesses, provides counseling training
The Consumers as Providers Training Program, or CAP, gives people with mental illnesses the opportunity to get treatment and go on to help others in the same situation.
Jayhawks ensure spot in bowl game
Weekend victory could put Kansas in rare New Year’s Day match-up
Last season, after finishing 6-6, the Kansas football team was not selected for a bowl game. Because of their victory against Colorado on Saturday, the Jayhawks have a definite spot in the postseason and could play in their most respected bowl game since 1969.
Civic Engagement Week gets students involved
Several events provide education, opportunity to get active
Throughout the week, students will have the chance to get involved in the civic process. Civic Engagement week is hosted by the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics.
Swimmers compete in two weekend meets
Team take fourth in Big 12 Relays Friday, beats Northern Iowa Saturday
Kansas started its swimming season with the Big 12 Relays on Friday and a dual meet against Northern Iowa on Saturday.
Volleyball hangs tough with Huskers
3-0 defeat extends 79-match losing streak, but Hawks compete
The end result may have been the norm, but Kansas played with a resiliency that few teams have shown on unbeaten Nebraska’s home court this season.
Most E-Mailed: October 22, 2007
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Afternoon Delight wins first game of season
Defending men’s intramural volleyball champion Afternoon Delight won its first match of the season easily, defeating Triangle 1, which was one player short.
Box Score: October 22, 2007
Here are the team statistics from this weekend's game.
Shroyer: Talib deserves Heisman talk
Cornerback compares statistically to 1997’s Charles Woodson
With Kansas undefeated, star defensive player belongs in the same sentence as other leading candidates such as Boston College’s Matt Ryan and Hawaii’s Colt Brennan.
Gulu Walk raises awareness for African children
International event brings attention to northern Uganda situation
More than 50 University of Kansas students and Lawrence residents participated in the Gulu Walk on Saturday night. The Lawrence group, organized by KU for Uganda, joined with groups in cities around the world to raise money for the orphaned and abducted children suffering in northern Uganda.
On The Record: October 22, 2007
Here is On the Record for October 22, 2007.
Visitors bring in fossils for examination
University’s Natural History Museum lets Lawrencians show off collections
The University of Kansas Natural History Museum played host to “What on Earth? Rocks, Fossils and Meteorites” Sunday. The event let visitors get their fossils examined for historical validity.
Free For All: October 22, 2007
The other day I had a flat tire, and I had three nails in one tire. That’s just horrible luck.
Tennis duo falls in quarterfinals
Avdeeva and Horvath fail to repeat at ITA Central Region Championships
The Kansas tennis team was in action in Tulsa, Okla. this weekend.
On Campus: October 22, 2007
Here's what's happening on campus on October 22, 2007.
Soccer team finds success on road
Goalkeeper Quinn shuts out Colorado, Texas in weekend games
The Kansas women’s soccer team beat Colorado 2-0 on Friday behind a goal each from sophomores Monica Dolinksy and Kim Boyer. Senior goalkeeper Colleen Quinn then saved seven shots in a 0-0 tie against No. 6 Texas.
White: Draft would change war proponents’ minds
It’s easier to support armed conflict when not called up to fight.
