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KU swimming and diving team adds six to signing class

The group includes four Kansas natives, two Lawrence Aquahawk members.

Swimming team finishes fall season at Kenyon Invitation

Last year the team set 11 records for the location.

Eye spy

For many KU students, finding entertainment is as easy as looking around

Wescoe wit

The chillest dude you'll ever meet

Local noisemaker Marty Hillard gets the word out on Lawrence’s music scene

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Adderall addiction?

Students who abuse the stimulant love the high but hate the fall

Tomorrow's news: musical condoms

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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.

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

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Morris shining in second half

Junior guard is making a habit of playing much better in the final half of games this season

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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.

Save the last dance

How learning to let go taught me what it means to hold on

Montemayor: Jayhawk freethrow proficiency key in wins

Freethrows a major component of Kansas’ 2008 National Championship and Wednesday’s win against New Mexico State.

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.

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Winter weather’s affects on mood can be avoided

One professor says vitamins, sunlight, activity and enough sleep can help students avoid seasonal depression.

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

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