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'Deck the Halls' gives faculty opportunity to show school spirit
Residence halls and campus offices compete for best homecoming decorations
For the first time, residence halls have a separate competition from the greek community to earn points for homecoming decorations.
Homecoming week lures back alumni
Nebraska football team comes to Lawrence as rare underdog
Homecoming week is about more than football, floats and corndogs. The University of Kansas Alumni Association wants to use the special weekend to attract back to Lawrence as many former students as it can.
Hatching new ideas
Baby Jay’s beginnings
In 1970 freshman student Amy Hurst premiered as the first Baby Jay. Hurst created the character of the little bird on her own time and with her own money.
Students put meaning behind chants, songs
Alma mater, Rock Chalk chant hold significance
The University has several traditions for students and fans. Those new to these traditions have the opportunity to learn them through Hawk Week activities.
Groups make designs in chalk on Wescoe Beach
Chalk N’ Rock gives points for best picture
Several groups are gathering on Wescoe Beach today to make designs in chalk to coordinate with the theme Jayhawk Nation. The group with the best design will receive 100 points toward the homecoming competition.
Field supervisor takes pride in work
Athletics grounds crew works hard, prepares for Homecoming football game
George Barnes has worked as the University of Kansas’ official field supervisor for eight years, Because Barnes’ father graduated from the University, he has grown up a KU fan and brought plenty of pride and school spirit to his profession.
Graduates strive to relive homecoming experiences
Returning students commemorate University athletics, traditions, celebrations, Jayhawk pride
Rich and Judy Billings’ homecoming experiences date back to over a half century. Returning to Lawrence carries different meanings for KU alumni all over the country.
Fans keep tailgating despite construction
Jayhwaks find new places to set up the grill
The construction of the new Anderson Family Football Complex has caused some frustration for football tailgaters this season. However, fans are finding different places to tailgate and keeping tradition alive.
Businesses prepare for homecoming rush
Hotels, restaurants, bars anticipate huge numbers of customers over weekend
Any weekend that includes a KU home football game is big for local businesses. But the weekend of the homecoming game is even bigger.
Fan’s bus promotes school pride
Jayhawk Nation bus leads Homecoming Parade
Marine Corps Sgt. Rodney Kessler and Lawrence resident Bryan Berns restored the Jayhawk Nation bus to promote school pride. This year, the Jayhawk Nation bus also fits in perfectly with the homecoming theme.
Pancake feed to precede parade
Homecoming Steering will sell tickets on campus all week
Jayhawks will get a chance to fill their bellies before the Homecoming Parade begins. The pancake feed will be held Saturday morning from 8 to 11 outside Stauffer-Flint Hall.
Band prepares for game, parade
Marching Jayhawks face busy Homecoming Day
The KU marching band will be busier than the footbal team on Homecoming Day. The Marching Jayhawks will play in the parade, stands, and on the field for homecoming.
Jayhawks deliver excitement, entertainment
Throughout homecoming history, KU has played games worth remembering
Whether homecoming resulted in a victory or a loss for the Jayhawks, fans can be sure the game and events will be entertaining.
Rivalry splits family’s loyalties
KU, Nebraska competition runs deeper than blood for many students from Nebraska
Jayhawk fans who grew up in Nebraska face some bitter friends now that KU is competing with the Cornhuskers in football. The friendly rivalry plays itself out between friends and family alike.
McNaughton: Psoriasis is more than a skin-deep concern
Sufferers of the condition deal with awkward looks and self-consciousness in day-to-day life
Hayes: Recent horror films lack real scares
With today’s sadistic, exploitative films, AMC’s Monsterfest evokes nostalgia for the classics
Students follow national voting trend
Some left in the dark about election options
Candidates uses social networks to reach out to the youth vote
Senior keeps hope in disappointing season
Brown, Jayhawks plan to make most of final seven matches
Most 10-13 teams would see their last seven games as annoyances, but the Jayhawks still see a chance to make the NCAA tournament if they do well.
'Homecoming’ has different meanings
Other cultures’ traditions celebrate education, family
Some other countries have events similar to homecoming when alumni return to their schools — but they don’t focus on football games.
North has what it takes
Teams in Big 12 North and South have tougher matchups
The usually South dominated Big 12 now sees competition from the North.
Jayhawks ignore added attention
Media’s respect for Kansas hasn’t changed players
The Jayhawks are earning plenty of media attention after winning eight straight games, but the players and coaches say that the attention hasn’t made anything different.
On The Record: October 31, 2007
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News Brief: October 31, 2007
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Mangino keeps players focused amidst media frenzy
8-0 Kansas head coach sticks to same game plan
Kansas will replay Nebraska Saturday for homecoming at Memorial Stadium.
Correction: October 31, 2007
Here are the corrections that should have been made to yesterday's Kansan.
NFL plays first game in London
Saints smash 49ers back home in the States
Here are some more highlights and lowlights from last weekend’s NFL games
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Volleyball team hits the floor for a cause
Jayhawks ‘Dig for the Cure’ Saturday against Oklahoma
Last year the team raised $2,700. The national goal for this year is $200,000.
Senator to address violations
Heilman to explain why committee held closed-door meeting
At tonight’s meeting, Mason Heilman, Student Rights Committee chair, will face violations regarding the decision to conduct committee business behind closed doors.
Players focus on getting playing time
Rush’s injury opens door for others to improve
Stewart has slight lead against Case, Morningstar for time
Football Notes: October 31, 2007
Find out who coach Mark Mangino picked as players of the week.
Muselmann: Go out, dress up, celebrate Halloween
Even if we’re too old to trick-or-treat, today is a rare opportunity to let loose and have fun
Soccer Brief: October 31, 2007
Here's what's happened at the last women's soccer game.
Hispanic high school students to attend summit
Latino organizations to answer questions about college
Hispanic high school students from all over the state of Kansas will be on campus today for the second annual Latino Leadership Summit.
Soccer hype happens in Kansas City
Fans give Wizards loud support
An area known as the “Cauldron” sizzles in Arrowhead stadium when fan energy erupts for the team.
Dole Institute welcomes columnist
Author to discuss 50 years’ experience in political journalism
Robert Novak wrote the column identifying CIA operative Valerie Plame in July 2003. He’ll talk about the controversy and his new book tonight at 7:30.
Couples tie knot in campus chapel
Danforth plays host to weddings for alumni, locals
Many couples get married around the place they met. Couples who fell in love on campus are returning to get married in Danforth Chapel.