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Simmermon: When English words don’t work abroad
Studying abroad provides several unique challenges.
Hirschfeld: Young teens disrupt entire movie theater
When I paid $7.50 to see a movie, I didn't realize I'd also have to be a babysitter.
Students, Lawrence residents run a buck in 5K, half marathon
The event raised money for the Health Care Access Clinic
The courses started at Haskell University and routed around Lawrence. Even former KU athletes participated in the run.
Senior day ends in Jayhawk sweep of Cyclones
Elizaveta Avdeeva earns 23rd Big 12 doubles victory; most in school history
Team opens up the Big 12 Championship against Iowa State, Thursday at College Station, Texas
Group works for more than just peanuts
Students educate Kansans of Kansas’ minimum wage, $2.65 an hour, the lowest in the U.S.
The federal minimum wage is $5.85 an hour, and ‘Current-See’ is looking to change Kansas’ wage by keeping students informed.
Kansas meet warms up Olympic hopefuls
U.S. Olympic trials begin June 27 in Eugene, Ore.
Professional athletes Chris Cantwell, Bershawn Jackson and Muna Lee open outdoor season at Kansas Relays.
Group to hand out free reusable bags
The KU Alternative Energy Society is giving away bright red reusable bags this week on Wescoe Beach. The bags will feature the logos of four local businesses that helped finance the project, and the bags can be used as a coupon at each featured business.
Bern: “Batman” returns to set third Relays record
Bershawn “Batman” Jackson wins 400-meter hurdles with 48.32 second finish
Saturday marked Jackson’s fifth event victory at the Kansas Relays.
Lawrence residents find benefits in local food
The Lawrence Farmers’ Market has become a popular shopping option for local residents. A discussion tonight will focus on the benefits of locally-grown food.
Fake $100 bill used for delivery
A Phi Kappa Psi fraternity member reportedly used a fake $100 bill for a Pita Pit delivery order on April 11. The Lawrence Police Department is investigating the matter, but many sources believe the fraternity member didn’t realize it was fake.
Walz tosses 7-2/3 innings en route to 6-3 victory
Freshman walk-on stymies Nebraska offense; earns coach’s praise
Kansas gave Nebraska their first home loss of the season and moved into eighth place to tie Kansas State in the Big 12.
Jayhawks succeed, break records in Kansas Relays
Thousands of fans fill Memorial Stadium for 81st annual event
High school and college athletes, along with world-class Olympians, competed last week in the Kansas Relays in Lawrence.
End of a tradition for University students
Closing of The Crossing and Yello Sub on 12th Street ill-received by some Popular hang-out spot to be replaced by a five-story residential complex.
Tough pitching leads to two losses for Jayhawks
Kansas suffers against fourth-ranked Texas A&M
The Jayhawks lost 14-0 and 8-0 to the Aggies. They will face UMKC in a double header on Tuesday evening.