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Games of the week include four unbeaten
W.Va. at South Florida, Cal at Oregon highlight week 5 contests
Several top-ten teams hit the road this weekend as conference play gets rolling. In Big 12 play, marquee match-ups include K-State at Texas and Oklahoma at Colorado.
Soccer ready for first conference games
Trips to Baylor, Texas A&M mark start of Big 12 play for Jayhawks
Kansas, 1-7-1, could have a rough weekend, because Baylor has not lost a home game this season, and Texas A&M is ranked third in the nation.
Grad student investigates stereotypes in art
Study part of the Mid-American Alliance for African Studies conference
KU graduate student Hilary Hungerford researched a permanent exhibit of African art at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. She will present the results of her research this weekend at the 13th Mid-American Alliance for African Studies at KU.
Most E-mailed: September 28, 2007
Want to know what people are talking about? Here’s a list of the five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com.
Editorial: Early warning works
Delaware State learned from the Virginia Tech shooting and was able to notify its students of its own shooting danger.
Hartz: Live live to max
Columnist Jenny Hartz gives you 8 simple life lessons to enjoy your time on earth.
Durbin: Balance your school and work
Columnist Chelsea Durbin explains the importance of the managing your job and studies.
Familiar faces make week four lineup
Randy Moss expected to have big week, Houshmandzadeh expected to struggle
Fantasy owners should take notice of solid defenses this week and be careful not to expect too much from wide receivers playing against them. Offensively, the Cowboy and quarterback Tony Romo look like a solid pick again this week.
KUlture: ROTCs teach integrity, leadership
Army, Navy, Air Force programs promote a sense of community
The University’s ROTC programs started in the early 1900s. ROTC members take a heavier course load in addition to their training regimen.
Cross country teams back on course this week
Men, women prepare for first race in 2 weeks
After two weeks without a race, the men’s and women’s cross country teams will travel to Minnesota to compete in the first NCAA championship qualifier of the year.
On Campus: September 28, 2007
Check out what's happening on campus today.
Beakend
This weekend be sure to check out these events happening around Lawrence and Kansas City, MO.
Free for All: September 28, 2007
I just put a dollar in the vending machine, got food and my dollar back. Today is awesome.
Kick the Kansan: September 28, 2007
This weeks picks for Kick the Kansan.
Tennis duo selected to California tourney
Avdeeva, Horvath to compete in weekend’s ITA All-American Championships
The doubles team of Elizaveta Avdeeva and Edina Horvath will try to improve on last weekend’s second place finish at the Cissie Leary Tournament. Avdeeva will also compete in the singles draw.
Sports Briefs: September 28, 2007
Check out what's going on with the Club Hockey and Softball teams.
Rowing heads to Iowa for first race
Team prepares for Kansas’ first appearance in Head of the Des Moines
Rival K-State will also race this weekend, but racers say the true competition in the race will be themselves and the clock. The fastest crew will be named “Head of the River.”
Kansas ranked low in polls
Despite a good season, Kansas placed only in the tops 30s in national polling.
Although Kansas currently holds a lower spot in national rankings, perhaps because of an easy early season, writers from espn.com predict it will earn a bowl game.
Local bars get strict with dress codes
Some students denied entrance because of clothing
Lawrence bars are cracking down on dress codes. Several students have not been allowed to enter bars or have been asked to leave the bar because of what they are wearing.
Overpriced book leads to refunds
Students in “Public Speaking; Strategies for Success” overpaid for textbooks
Jayhawk Bookstore, KU Bookstore and University Book Shop offer reimbursements ranging from $8 to $14.32.
Auction benefits animal shelter
Signed KU memorabilia up for grabs
A live and silent auction benefitting the Lawrence Humane Society features a signed photo of Phog Allen. The auction will be at the Holiday Inn Holidome.
Bikers get more room to park on campus
University recognizes need for more bike racks
With gas prices rising, more University of Kansas students are riding their bikes to campus. To accommodate the growing number of bikers, the University created more bike racks.