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Kansas loses kicker
Stephen Hoge, the Jayhawks' projected starting kicker, left Lawrence and the football team to devote more time to getting into medical school.
Student experiences Olympic preparations first-hand
International student Chenyang Zhao spent two years studying in Beijing before coming to the University of Kansas. He saw China’s capital city prepare for the Summer Olympics.
Weak dollar attracts students to United States, KU
The falling dollar and economic growth in home countries are favorable for international students.
Art student donates paintings
Student contributes painting to Humane Society to be featured in art auction fundraiser.
Festival to feature street performers downtown
The Busker Festival is coming to Lawrence for the first time on August 22. It will feature magicians, sword swallowers and fire eaters.
Professor receives $10M grant
The National Institutes of Health is fudning the research of Bob Hanzlik, professor of medicinal chemistry. The grant is one of the largest ever given to the University,
Departments benefit from bug ‘employees’
Officials benefit from worms that make organic fertilizer while others use ladybugs to fight aphids.
New hall, new traditions
Residents of the newly constructed Krehbiel Scholarship Hall moved in last week. The 50 men will create new hall traditions and hold a dedication ceremony in September.