News for Thursday, April 3, 2008

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Student raises money, awareness for multiple sclerosis

Student with MS advocates for Lawrence’s Walk MS on April 12

Kelly Mesi supports Walk MS because it helps with MS research and can help find a cure.

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Groups look to open kiosk again

Students would be available to answer questions regarding University

Four organizations are teaming up to get the KU Info booth in front of Stauffer-Flint Hall open for the first time in 30 years.

Good for you / bad for you

Coffee? Yes please

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What it's like

To be a herper

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How we met

I hope you dance

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Cook it

Hummus

Rains: KU fan tries to catch games while in Iraq

A University of Kansas alumnus, who is stationed in Iraq, struggles to keep up with the Jayhawks in their winning season.

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Nooks & crannies

Nice Cafe and Round Corner

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Turn bottle caps into keychains

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Pride Week increases awareness

Flags mark Pride Week

KU’s Queers and Allies celebrates the gay community in a multitude of ways, from speakers and films to a drag show.

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Tournament performers balance academics and travel

Members miss school for San Antonio

Pep band members and the KU Spirit Squad find that traveling with the basketball team throughout the NCAA Tournament is challenging.

Wiebe: Jayhawks carry the blame

Lost opportunity brings determination for next season

Kansas lost its chance at the NCAA Tournament, but focuses on tactics for next season.

Experienced freshmen recruits join team

New team members show strong talent

Coach Bonnie Henrickson is excited to have three talented freshmen recruits join the women’s basketball team. Henrickson said she hoped Angel Goodrich, Ashley Ellis, and Aishah Sutherland would help the team continue to improve.

Kansas rolls St. Mary 13-0

Coach Price plays 25 Jayhawks to end four-game slide

Senior Matt Berner’s offensive moves helped the team move to 19-13.

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Sophomore struggles, ready to bounce back

Injuries hampered season after Kelly Kohn showed great promise in freshman year

Kohn lead the team in minutes played her freshman year only to struggle with an ankle injury this past season. Coach Henrickson said she expected Kohn to be hungrier next season.

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Men’s basketball undaunted in Final Four

Before playing North Carolina, Bill Self and the Jayhawks reflect on their All-American opponents

Although Kansas doesn't have any All-American players, they're confident against other Final Four teams with multiple All-Americans.

Student Senate Notebook

Here’s what Student Senate discussed at last night’s meeting

Student senators voted to increase fees for campus transportation and SUA, and approved a resolution that supports an alternative route for the South Lawrence Trafficway.

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Rock on

Open mics let all musicians share their sounds

Editorial: Out with the old, in with ConnectKU

For president and vice president of Student Senate, ConnectKU is the propitious choice.

Final Four no excuse for late papers

Taking school on the road

The Kansas men’s basketball team is gearing up for the Final Four, but they still have to take tests and write papers.

KU fans schedule week for the Final Four game

Students rush to finish homework before their trip to San Antonio

Despite the excitement of the game against North Carolina on Saturday, and the possibility of advancing to the national championship game, KU fans are still try to stay on top of homework before the big weekend.

Bern: The Mystery Machine is on the Big 12 road

Women’s basketball is like Scooby Doo...

Like, Zoinks!

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Students, faculty share mixed feelings on diversity

Many faculty members feel University could do better job of diversifying student population

Despite the number of minority students increasing over the past 10 years, many on campus think it can be improved.

The good, the bad and the offseason

Five things Kansas did right and wrong this year and what they can do with their down time

With three separate lists, we look at why Kansas succeeded, why they disappointed and what they can do in the offseason.

Fan displays loyalty to less recognized KU sports

A true blue Jayhawk encourages others to attend games

Devoted Jayhawk fan, Richard Cole has a strong track record for attending KU games for baseball, tennis, and softball. Cole said sports besides basketball and football deserve fan support.

Mersmann: Are bars violating the Civil Rights Act?

The idea of ladies night is sexist, but not just because entry fees are based on gender.

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Painting the town

Van Go lets troubled youths create artwork around town

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Dryer sheets

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Minor decision, major impact

One choice shattered my relationship with my dad, but gave me the strength to stand for what is right for me

Wescoe wit

Fun with eavesdropping

Five questions

You vs. them

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Quiet guard, fierce battle cry

No reservations for Mario Chalmers

Chalmers, an Anchorage, Alaska native, delivers an enigmatic persona: strong on the court, exuberant behind the scenes.

Greening it

Your guide to greener living

Students unaware of Final Four lottery

Fans say they would have entered to go to San Antonio but didn’t know about the opportunity

All 230 students who signed up for the student ticket lottery for the Final Four received lower-level tickets, Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director said. Many students said they would have been interested in entering the lottery but did not receive an e-mail to inform them.

Editor's note

The father-daughter college clash

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Dusty pets

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Housepets in a pot

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