Breaking News

Stories for August 28, 2008

Subscribe

Lead stories
Stories

Podcast: The Hot Route

News and insight from B.J. Rains and Taylor Bern: Episode three of a KU football podcast.

Editor's note

Jayplay editor's note

Freshmen to make Kansas debut in Canada

Young Jayhawk team travels north to play three exhibition games this weekend

Biden says he and Obama ‘share a common story’

Barack Obama and Joe Biden were officially named the Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees at the Democratic Convention last night.

Sebelius avoids revealing political plans

The Kansas governor said she was happy the national spotlight had been focused on Kansas.

Tibetan artist to discuss politics, art at Spencer

Gonkar Gyatso explores political themes in his artwork, which often features silhouettes of Buddha. Gyatso will speak at the Spencer Museum of Art.

Tease photo

Rojas seizes opportunity to help team

Transfer will be the Jayhawks’ new punter and could see time as the team’s kicker as well

Tease photo

Big 12 prepares for rule change

40-second play clock will now be used in effort to reduce the length of college football games

Tease photo

Montemayor: Fantasy football’s 47th season prompts nostalgia

Stephen Montemayor remembers watching his parents choose draft picks for the virtual sport often hailed as “new.”

Falling with style

How jumping out of a perfectly good airplane can be a great idea

wescoe wit

MOVIE: Mamma Mia!

Research aide arrested for possible drug manufacturing

The University research assistant was arrested on Monday under suspicion of making the drug MDA in the Malott laboratories. MDA is similar to ecstasy.

Big 12 Quarterbacks Breakdown

A Preview of the Big 12 Quarterbacks

Meier just happy to play

Kansas' utility player won't forget heart condition

The New Back in Town

After a long path to KU, Jocques Crawford is ready to run.

Big 12 South Breakdown

A preview of the Big 12 South

Tease photo

City provides free shuttle to football games

With many parking spots near the stadium eliminated, attendees have a transportation alternative.

Reesing ready to lead

Junior quarterback looks to have another stellar season.

Campus groups step up voter registration

Organizations set up shop across campus to get KU students involved in the 2008 election.

How to conquer the public speaking phobia

Try these simple tips to speak like a pro

That's disgusting: beer pong

That's disgusting: old contact lenses

Kick your semester into gear

Try a variety of martial arts for empowerment, health and self-defense

Big 12 North Breakdown

A preview of the Big 12 North