News for Friday, February 8, 2008

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Battle of the guards

Kansas’ matchup against Baylor will focus on guards

Kansas has some of the best guards in the country, but then again, so does Baylor. This game will put Kansas’ staunch defensive guards against Baylor guards, who average 56.7 point per game.

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University photographer’s work goes on display in China

Hong Kong artist, teacher has faced hard journey

After traveling to over 30 countries in his life, University photographer Pok Chi Lau has a display in a Chinese Museum.

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Debate team worth the work

KU Debaters address the issues and answer big questions

KU debate has qualified for the national debate tournament 39 years in row.

Student Senate notebook: Funds may be used for bus debt, Conference

The finance committee voted on bills that would allocate money to different causes

Student organizations with selective membership may qualify for free advertising in the University Daily Kansan, and KU on Wheels can help ease their debt if these new bills are passed in Senate.

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Bunge optimistic about Kansas softball

Experience and depth key to successful season

Kansan softball coach Tracy Bunge has high hopes for this season. Returning players and a highly talented freshman class bring depth to the team.

Rains: Jackson a true fighter

Even with personal problems plaguing him throughout college, Darnell Jackson decided to tough it out and do his best.

Jackson’s comeback might be rewarded with a selection in the NBA draft.

Dodd & Dent: Debating the Kansas basketball season

Kansan writers go head to head

Rustin Dodd and Mark Dent trade opinions on the Kansas men’s basketball team and their performance as of late.

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Greg Giraldo comes to campus

Comedy Central tour reaches University of Kansas

The Comedy Central InDecision 2008 tour is bringing comedian Greg Giraldo to KU tonight.

Friends of hit-and-run victim testify

Witnesses recount events incourt

Three friends of Ryan Kanost, the KU student who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in 2006, were brought in to give their witness accounts Thursday.

Saving seats can present problems

Students arriving late to games also face hassles

Student basketball fans who camp out for tickets have a hard time giving up empty seats to last-minute buyers.

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Renowned journalist visits campus

Seymour Hersh accepts the William Allen White award for excellence

Hersh, who exposed the torture at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq with an article in The New Yorker in 2004, speaks at the Kansas Union.

School of Business holds competition

The Morris New Development Competition finals are taking place today in the Kansas Union.

Finalists will present powerpoint presentations over their business ideas in the hopes of winning the $5,000 grand prize.

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Jayhawks fall in two matches

Arkansas, Tulsa defeat Kansas over the weekend

Women’s tennis coach is pleased with the performances, but says the team needs to work harder to win matches.

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Swimming team maintains winning streak

Team has won last five meets and improved record to 6-2

Kansas hopes to maintain its winning streak when it competes against Iowa State tonight.

On Campus

On Campus for February 8, 2008.

Podcast: As Heard From The Hill

Episode two of KJHK's As Heard From The Hill. The weekly radio show airs Tuesdays at 7 p.m on KJHK.