Wednesday, December 31
Kansas defeats Minnesota 42-21
Dezmon Briscoe earned Offensive MVP honors with 14 catches for 201 yards and three touchdowns.
Catching on
After losing a heated quarterback battle in 2007, junior Kerry Meier has become one of the nation's best receivers.
Video: Fans on the Street
Getting the lowdown on Tempe and the Insight Bowl from Jayhawk and Gopher fans.
Kansas discovers joy in holiday practices
The players and Self said their practices before Albany were the best they'd had all year.
Jayhawks hound Great Danes
Kansas recovered from a loss in its last game by pounding Albany 79-43.
Tuesday, December 30
KU defeats Albany 79-43
Nothing too tough for the Jayhawks tonight. They easily beat the Danes.
Mangino says tricks won't decide game
The extra time for a bowl game means coaches throw in trick plays, but coach Mark Mangino said hard-nosed football will determine winner.
Gopher receiver to choose NFL or MLB
Minnesota receiver Eric Decker is the Big Ten's top receiver, but he could also have a future in the MLB.
Video: Kansas Interviews
Interviews with coach Mark Mangino, wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe and linebacker James Holt following Monday's practice.
Monday, December 29
Podcast: The Hot Route
News and notes from Arizona where Kansas prepares to play Minnesota in the 2008 Insight Bowl.
Fun in the sun
Coach Mark Mangino is pleased with Kansas' ability to balance business and pleasure as kickoff approaches.
Minnesota's 'scrappy' game lacks wow factor
Underdog Minnesota doesn't bring much firepower into the Insight Bowl, but Kansas won't overlook the Gophers.
Blog: The Hot Route
It didn't take long for Tempe, Ariz., to warm up a spot in Alex Dufek's heart. He's guessing he's not alone.
Justin Thornton suspended, Kendrick Harper to start in Insight Bowl
Cornerback Justin Thornton did not travel to Arizona for the Insight Bowl.
Sunday, December 28
Video: Tim Brewster Interview
Minnesota coach Tim Brewster talks with the media after practice on Sunday.
Video: Minnesota Report
KUJH's Kyle West breaks down the Minnesota Golden Gophers after their practice on Sunday.
Simple game plan the key to victory
Minnesota knows it must play perfect game to pick off favorite Kansas.
Minnesota ready for shot at redemption
After a disastrous end to the regular season, the Golden Gophers are eager to regain their early season form.
Wednesday, December 24
7-footer Jeff Withey will transfer to KU
Withey has announced his intentions to transfer from Arizona to Kansas.
Disaster in the Desert
Arizona dismantled Kansas in the second half in Tucson. The Wildcats beat the Jayhawks 84-67
Tuesday, December 23
Arizona defeats Kansas 84-67
Arizona destroyed Kansas in the second half at the McKale Center.
Monday, December 22
Hashinger Hall damaged by burst pipe
The pipe was for the sprinkler system in the building. A University representative said the damage was "minimal."
Saturday, December 20
Surviving Christmas
The hype machine was rolling for Dionte Christmas. Last week he and Temple scorched Tennessee. Kansas was supposed to be next. Brady Morningstar and the Jayhawks helped shut Christmas down.
Temple of Joy
Kansas moved on from a tough loss in a 71-59 victory against Temple.
Kansas defeats Temple 71-59
The Jayhawks pull away in the second half and rebound from last week's loss.
Tuesday, December 16
Little will miss two to four more weeks
Mario Little broke his hand in practice Tuesday morning.
Sunday, December 14
Kansas holds off Creighton in overtime thriller
Junior guards Danielle McCray and LaChelda Jacobs scored in double figures to pace the Jayhawks in a 59-58 victory.
Saturday, December 13
McCollum Hall evacuated because of small fire
McCollum Hall was evacuated Saturday evening about 6:30.
Sprint Center Stunner
Kansas dropped its second game of the season in a 61-60 upset by Massachusetts in Kansas City.
LIVE UPDATE: Kansas falls 61-60 at Sprint Center
Massachusetts outlasts Kansas after the Jayhawks fail to score on their final possesion
Thursday, December 11
Stop Day eve offers time to relax
Head to Mass Street, plan a trip to the Insight Bowl or choose another way to spend your free night.
Jayhawks expect Little to bring size and toughness
The small forward says he’ll be ready to play in his first KU game on Dec. 20
Rhythm, running and rest help students avoid stress
Take action to manage the pressures that come with the end of the semester.
Back-to-back bowl victories football’s goal
The Jayhawks will meet 7-5 Minnesota on New Year’s Eve and players hope injuries won’t plague the team.
Photographer’s book charts history of Kansas basketball
Rich Clarkson has photographed 53 Final Fours, including three KU national championships
What's your fan-t-t-t-asy
Fantasy football owners explore the game within the game
Goodbye Jesus, hello guru
Why not try someone else’s religion on for a change?
Sharing more than a room
The health risks of community living
Italy study abroad program switches from KU to Iowa
The University has sponsored the CIMBA program for more than eight years. The program moved to the University of Iowa, when KU’s contract expired.
Three little words, one big step
How to tell if you're ready to say "I love you"
Markieff Morris must complete 20 hours of community service
Diversion is penalty for August BB gun incident; Morris shot a woman in the arm outside of Jayhawker Towers.
Student Senate coalitions announce their spring nominees
United Students, Envision and Students for Liberty will be on the ballot for elections for the 2009-10 school year.
Dying for change
An autoimmune disease is killing Jon Lane. Two months ago, Jon, a Tonganoxie freshman, posted a video to YouTube to ask that the country vote in a president who, he says, would change the health care system and help him live. Now all he can do is wait.
LIfe after the split
How to handle the end of a relationship
Boogaard’s return to court helps Jayhawks win
After missing four games with a stress reaction in her leg, Krysten Boogaard’s return gives the Jayhawks consistent interior play.
Women’s basketball shows improvement in 66-43 victory
Jayhawks hope to continue momentum after recovering from disappointing first half against Western Illinois.
Movies to watch for in 2009
A sneak peak at next year's blockbusters and busts
'How you doin'?'
Approaching women can be as simple as using a pickup line, but the real challenge is making a connection beyond a cheesy one-liner
Wednesday, December 10
Painted leaves become art project
A senior spread multicolored leaves on lawns on Jayhawk Boulevard to display her understanding of public art.
Hemenway leaves his mark on Kansas Athletics
Hiring of Athletic Director Lew Perkins was key point in chancellor’s tenure
Consistency is the key for women’s basketball
Junior guard LaChelda Jacobs moves past mistakes to lead at point guard.
Jayhawks hope to capitalize on extra practice time
Young players look forward to improving their play during the team’s dry spell.
Ghost world
As winter approaches, downtown Lawrence’s sizeable homeless population must deal with crowded shelters, the possibility of stricter ordinances, and the loss of a hidden refuge near the Kansas River.
Breckunitch: What to give your fantasy team for the holidays
Measure up the holiday-themed picks for this week in fantasy football.
Former KU tackle finds new calling in acting
Keith Loneker left the University expecting a career in the NFL but instead he fell into a film career.
Making holiday sports memorable
The best winter games can happen in your own backyard.
Freshman’s creation functioning as online show
Matt Baier’s cartoon, “The Adventures of Luke and Joe,” is a comedy in Machinima style
Tuesday, December 9
Striving for parental acceptance
Gay and lesbian students at the University of Kansas have revealed their sexual orientation to their parents — intentionally and sometimes accidentally — with mixed results. Here’s the story of how the families of four students at the University of Kansas have reacted to the news.
Jayhawks are like a box of chocolates
Coach Bill Self uses quote from 1994 film “Forrest Gump” to describe Kansas' basketball team.
Bowls put Big 12 rep on the line
The Big 12 should have an easy ride, but one upset could bust its stellar image.
Performance art exhibit closes today
Ten music videos and recordings of 10 other performance art pieces play on loop in the Art and Design gallery today.
Mystery man climbs Ranch roof
A man spent fours hours on the roof of the Ranch on Monday, attracting police officers and a crowd of several witnesses. Police had no details about the man’s identity or motives.
Dufek: The Big 12 North didn’t stand a chance
Dominant teams such as Oklahoma and Texas were destined to steamroll the conference’s weaker half.
No ‘huge regrets or disappointments’ for chancellor
Robert Hemenway has overseen record enrollment and increase in minority faculty in his tenure as chancellor.
Suspect in Dec. 1 sexual assault may be involved in past cases
The Lawrence Police Department reported on Monday that the suspect involved in a sexual assault of a Lawrence woman may be involved in four other cases of assault that occurred in Lawrence from July 2004 to March 2008.
What the records say might not mean much
Kansas' Insight Bowl opponent, Minnesota, ended the season with four straight losses.
Monday, December 8
Chancellor Hemenway announces he will step down June 30
Robert E. Hemenway, KU Chancellor since 1995, to return to teaching, writing
University's 16th chancellor says it's a "good" time to step down.
Tyshawn Taylor in a giving mood
The high-scoring guard had 11 assists in Kansas' victory against Jackson State.
City Commission stops chickens from crossing the roads
Lawrence residents bring up the lack of city regulations on chickens and hedgehogs.
Kansas tops Jackson State, 86-62
Sophomore guard Tyrel Reed is a key player in the Jayhawks’ victory.
KU loses after squandering halftime lead
Jayhawks commit season-high 28 turnovers en route to a defeat by the Marquette Golden Eagles.
Focusing on safety
With finals in full swing, stressed students may behave in unsafe ways, but now is not the time for them to drop their guard, University officials say.
Dent: Self brings East Coast flavor
Kansas coach Bill Self recruits players from the east when Roy Williams wouldn’t.
Grant will allow Spencer Museum of Art to expand teaching, researching capabilities
The $1.2 million grant puts the University in a league with schools such as Yale and Duke in terms of using art collections as teaching and researching tools.
Unlicensed: A T-Shirt Tale
Meet Larry Sinks, the man behind JoeCollege.com and its controversial T-shirts.
Jayhawks will face Minnesota in the Insight Bowl
Kansas will take on the Golden Gophers at the New Year’s Eve bowl game.
Rains: Jayhawks need to toughen up
Close games can be won or lost based on how a team's toughness.
KU shatters records on way to victory
Team dominates opponents at the Nike Invitational with 1319 points during the three-day event.
Saturday, December 6
Kansas defeats Jackson State 86-62
Kansan.com is your source for live updates as Kansas takes on Jackson State
Friday, December 5
Kansas to play Minnesota in Insight Bowl
The University of Kansas will play in the Insight Bowl on Dec. 31 in Tempe, Ariz.
Mario Little cleared to practice with the Jayhawks men’s basketball team
Little, who had a stress fracture in his lower left leg, hasn’t played a game since Kansas played three exhibition games in Canada.
Junior guard returns to freshman form
Kelly Kohn comes makes a big difference in Thursday’s victory.
Jayhawks trounce Spartans 93-49
Ten of 11 players scored for Kansas, with almost half of those points coming from the bench.
South Asian student group welcomes Indian comedian
Prashanth Venkataramanujam tries to tailor his humor to address universal themes and appeal to all college students, not just South Asians.
Endowment’s contribution to the University will decrease by 10 percent next year
Because of a 26.6 percent decline in the association’s long-term investment program, Endowment is forced to reduce monetary support to the University.
Extended use of Arrowhead Stadium vexes local business owners
Athletics department officials say that playing Missouri at Arrowhead gives the team a great experience, but others point to the loss to the local economy.
Community members mourn the deaths of Mumbai victims
The Lawrence Chabad Jewish Center hosts a memorial prayer service at the Burge Union.
Game Day: A different kind of tiger
Get ready for this Saturday's men's basketball game against Jackson State.
Local barber wins businessman award
A love of haircutting throughout life and key events shaped barbershop owner’s style.
Teacher writes book about Japanese food
Book inspired by a KU professor’s fascination with country’s cuisine, culture and history.
Morning Brew: Linebackers awaits bowl destination, beards?
Kansas linebackers, Joe Mortensen and Mike Rivera, along with teammates waits for bowl game selection and the return of the beards.
Speaker addresses the idea of global justice and the obligations of affluent countries
Richard Arneson will deliver a lecture entitled “What Does a Liberal Society Owe the Disadvantaged?” at 4 p.m. today in Alderson Auditorium.
Thursday, December 4
Winter weather’s affects on mood can be avoided
One professor says vitamins, sunlight, activity and enough sleep can help students avoid seasonal depression.
Kansas hits century mark for sixth win
Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor led the Jayhawks in a 100-79 victory against New Mexico State. Taylor scored a career-high 23 points with three assists and a steal.
Montemayor: Jayhawk freethrow proficiency key in wins
Freethrows a major component of Kansas’ 2008 National Championship and Wednesday’s win against New Mexico State.
Missouri plays the role of underdog against Oklahoma again
Repeat of last year’s Big 12 Championship gives Sooners a clear path to the BCS Title Game
Pins and pompadours: The return of rockabilly
Few genres of music attract the kind of rabid fans that evolve it into an entire counter-culture, making rockabilly more than just entertainment, but a complete lifestyle
This movie is garbage. It's perfect!
A look at Lawrence’s cult film scene and a guide to understanding its appeal
Morris shining in second half
Junior guard is making a habit of playing much better in the final half of games this season
Ornament on National Christmas Tree celebrates Jayhawks
Kansas’ official ornament for the Christmas trees in Washington, D.C., honors the 2008 National Champion Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team.
Eye spy
For many KU students, finding entertainment is as easy as looking around
The chillest dude you'll ever meet
Local noisemaker Marty Hillard gets the word out on Lawrence’s music scene
Student Senate money depleting early this year
Student Senate funds for groups are diminishing quickly this year. Senate began the school year with $108, 168 and has about $30,000 remaining until the end of the school year.
KU swimming and diving team adds six to signing class
The group includes four Kansas natives, two Lawrence Aquahawk members.
Save the last dance
How learning to let go taught me what it means to hold on
Swimming team finishes fall season at Kenyon Invitation
Last year the team set 11 records for the location.
Wednesday, December 3
Kansas defeats New Mexico State, 100-79
Kansas takes down the Aggies, notch third straight victory.
Jayhawks wrestle with the “bunnies”
Kansas suffers from easy misses under the basket.
A sobering struggle
College students with alcoholism fight to overcome their addiction in an alcohol-infused atmosphere
Volleyball notes: Tate makes All-Big 12 Freshman team
Bechard to be president of AVCA; Lawrence standout signs to play for Jayhawks
Henrickson looking for more intensity against lesser foes
Women's basketball team lacking killer instinct with teams it should easily handle, such as its next opponent, San Jose State.
Beecher: To the victor should go the spoils
Kansas’ Border Showdown victory should earn reparations from Missouri.
KU students from Mumbai horrified by terrorist attacks
Some think the attacks will harm India’s image internationally.
Jayhawk safety named to All-Big 12 First Team
Darrell Stuckey as well as nine other Kansas players earned recognition from the Big 12.
Bowl destination becoming clearer for Jayhawks
Kansas will most likely be heading to Arizona for the Insight Bowl on New Year’s Eve
A professor’s story about alcoholic past
Paul Sneed, professor of Portuguese language and Brazilian literature and culture, talks about what it took for him to rise above his addiction and find a rewarding academic career.
The tradition, history of KU men’s basketball
The Late Night at the Phog gives fans an insight to the history and tradition of Kansas basketball.
Caffeine increases in college students’ diet
Students who raise their caffeine intake during finals week reflect a national trend of increased coffee consumption.
Fantasy football heads into season’s final stretch
Offensive stars continue to put up big numbers in Week 13 and Pittsburgh’s defense stays solid
Tuesday, December 2
Podcast: The Hot Route
Reaction and analysis of Kansas' thrilling 40-37 victory over Missouri and the regular season as a whole.
Jayhawks fight back
Jayhawks score 32 points from the line in physical game.
Dodd: This season, it’s up to Self
Dodd discusses Bill Self’s leadership this season, as Self molds the KU basketball team and teaches the new players to play defense.
Some Fine Arts students worried they may get lost in the shuffle
The School of Fine Arts will reorganize, pending approval by the Board of Regents, but the University has not worked out all of the details for students.
Morning Brew: Big 12 football’s best of the best
The Kansan takes a look back at the Big 12 and the Jayhawks’ best play makers of the 2008 season.
Jayhawks overcome scrappy Golden Flashes to win 87-60
Aggressive play dominates Kansas victory against Kent State.
Students defy statistics, give back to community
Three KU students split their time between studying and volunteering.
Sophomore forward known for 3-pointers expands game
Nicollette Smith shows that she can shoot inside the arc and rebound as well as she can hit threes.
Anschutz Library to consider social “learning commons”
Students who like Anshutz for its loud, social environment will have a new place to hang out and work on group projects. Several campus departments are busy researching what students want in a new learning commons.
Monday, December 1
Kansas wins 87-60
Kansas hit 32-of-36 free throws to ice away the game.
KU stages unforgettable comeback victory
Todd Reesing, Kerry Meier and company avenge last year’s Border Showdown loss to Missouri.
KU mechanical engineering class works to build a 500 miles per gallon car.
The class was a long-term project thought of by assistant professor Chris Depcik to give students more hands-on experience.
KU defense keyed quick start against Mizzou
Safety Darrell Stuckey's stellar play confused quarterback Chase Daniel in the Border Showdown.
Kansas wins thrilling Border Showdown matchup
The Jayhawks emerge victorious, 40-37, over No. 12 Missouri.
Kansas defeats New Orleans
After a slow starts, the Jayhawks picked up steam to defeat the Pioneers Sunday .
Game Day: Kent State strikes
The Golden Flashes are the first of five non-BCS games for KU, but they could be the hardest
Senior promotes studying abroad in Germany
After his own meaningful study abroad experience in the country, Andreas Graf now encourages others to follow in his footsteps.
World AIDS Day events on campus include HIV education, testing
Student Health Services, the Douglas County AIDS Project and the LGBT Resource Center are sponsoring this year’s events.
Morning Brew: Sports celebrities at The Wheel
The Wheel is a typical stop for famous and not-so-famous athletes visiting Lawrence.
Kansas shows grit in triumph of Mizzou
Jayhawks defeat Tigers despite injuries in final regular season game at Arrowhead Stadium.
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