News for Wednesday, February 6, 2008

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Local bar reopens under new management

Popular local bar renovated

After a three-month hiatus, The Bull gets new “horns.”

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Race for the Big 12 title

The Kansan predicts who the winner and runner-ups will be

The Big 12 Conference regular season has reached its halfway point. The Jayhawks and the Wildcats have lost only one game this season, with Texas and Baylor close behind.

Nystrom: Have faith in Mangino

Jayhawks’ recruiting class ranking will not necessarily reflect team’s potential.

Mangino has proven that he is a good recruiter and an even better player developer.

Brief: February 6, 2008

This is the news in brief.

Big 12 South becomes more competitive

The region has about half of its baseball teams in preseason rankings.

The 2008 season is bound to be exciting for baseball fans all over the country.

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DTF defeats Up In The Middle

DTF now preparing itself for the run to the championship

Even with DTF’s lead, Up In The Middle fought until the final minutes.

Democratic Caucus unorganized yet successful

More than 4,000 democrats attended the caucus last night. This number was almost double that of the 2004 caucuses.

Broadcast your university

The Web site theuniversitytube.com could face copyright issues concerning ownership of posted videos.

The site is catered for posting college videos, but some videos of past sports games are violating copyright laws.

The grass is getting greener for Greensburg

The town that was obliterated last May by a tornado will begin environmentally-conscious construction next month

KU architecture students will begin constructing a fine arts center for the town this week in Lawrence. 

The high/low

Coaches and players alike are noticing freshmen across the Big 12 this season

Freshmen like K-State’s Michael Beasley are turning heads and leading their teams over other seasoned players.

Israeli funk group to play in Lawrence

KU Hillel prepares for celebration of Israel’s 60th anniversary

Hadag Nachash will kick off KU Hillel’s celebration of Israel’s 60th anniversary in Lawrence. Hadag Nachash plays a mixture of funk, hip-hop, jazz and electronica.

Osterhaus: Religion isn’t a trend

Pious people should be respected for their values.

Sports Calendar: February 6, 2008

Here are the sports events for the next two days.

Hudson: New episodes a must

Writer’s strike threatens thwarts entertainment value.

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Department of aerospace engineering wins top awards

Two students and one professor won a total of three awards from the American Institute of Aeronautics.

The department won awards for individual design, aerospace research and top educator.

Editorial: Last chance

City Commission could remove final road block for Oread Inn

Students who disagree with the construction of the Oread Inn will have one final chance to voice their concerns.

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Women face uphill battle

Jayhawks ranked No. 36 in RPI

Team hanging strong despite tough schedule.

Students satisfied with academic advising

The Student Advisory Committee conducted a survey to see student’s content with university advising across Kansas

KU students reported being happy with their experience but many still don't take advantage of advising.

ResNet moves to Burge Union

Student technology services to expand amenities

Over winter break, Resnet moved their location from McCollum Hall to the Burge Union. Union director hopes its new location will be more student-friendly.