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Alumnus discusses genes

Randy Scott visited the University of Kansas on Saturday to talk about the importance of gene research in science

Many students have shown their interest in using their education at the University toward a future in entrepreneurship.

White: Two-party system is like an abusive relationship

Lacking enthusiasm after democratic caucus, one columnist develops own political philosophy.

Letter: Student achievements unimportant to paper

Wednesday's snow day rendered an aerospace engineering achievement story unseen.

Three counties vote in Republican caucus, Huckabee wins

Long lines plague caucus with 873 participants

A crowded, but successful, Republican caucus brought hundreds of voters from three area counties.

Three injured in shooting at Last Call

Three people were injured in a shooting at Last Call at Sunday morning. Police have not released the conditions of the victims.

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Horvath leads win against St. Louis

The Kansas women’s tennis team won 7-0 yesterday in Lawrence

Junior Edina Horvath won both her singles and doubles matches yesterday.

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Lawrence eatery makes magazine’s list

Bon Appetit names Local Burger as one of nation’s top eco-friendly restaurants

Three-year-old Local Burger caught the attention of national magazine, Bon Appetit, for it’s sustainable practices and food. The restaurant was number 10 on the magazine’s list this month.

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Tap master to perform at Lied Center

Bill Evans has been tap dancing since he was 13 and is still going strong at 67

Students and professors are learning a new way to think about how they feel dancing rather then how they look dancing.

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Multicultural Resource Center opens today for all University students

Center offers more space for meetings and activities

The new building next to the Kansas Union replaces the old center behind the Military Science Building.

Minster: Republican caucus: tiger cages, scripture and free trade reform

The gist of things: A prisoner of war, a pious politician and economic brouhaha.

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Hall of fame for former athletes opens

The new exhibit features laser-engraved photos and sketches of past famous athletes and teams

Thirty-three individuals and 15 teams were inducted in a private ceremony before the opening of the exhibit.

Study reports on same-sex relationships in Kansas

Number of couples increase by almost 68 percent from 2000 to 2005

Douglas County has the fifth highest total with 239 same-sex couples reported.

Keefer: Jayhawk streak falls, team wins big

Arthur paces team with 23 points

0-for-9 night from behind the arc ends 270-game old streak

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K-State beats Kansas women’s basketball team with a slow start

Rivalry heats up after 64-58 loss

Although Kansas loses, coach Bonnie Henrickson said this game allowed the team to grow emotionally.

Big Monday becomes a family affair

Freshman walk-on returns to Texas to face his brother tonight

Chase Buford, and his adopted brother, Alexis Wangmene, who plays for the University of Texas, will meet for their first college game against each other. Despite the distance and their differences, the brothers have stayed close through phone calls, texts and a good game of XBOX soccer.

Football Notes

Offseason football notes.

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Calling a Collins Comeback

Sherron Collins scores 17 points in a 100-90 KU win against Baylor

The old moves were finally back. Collins could cut, shoot and finish just like he used to. He gave a spark to an offense that Bill Self called Kansas' best of the season.

Women's Basketball Game Notes

Notes from the team's loss at Kansas St. on Saturday.

The High/Low

Taking stock of the good, the bad and the fans

Kansas defeated Baylor 100-90 Saturday night.

Witnesses testify in hit-and-run case; jurors meet

Defendent Josh Walton faces involuntary manslaughter charges

Several new witnesses testified in the hit-and-run case, focusing on whether victim Ryan Kanost was in the crosswalk when he was hit.

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K-State forward contributes to Wildcat victory in Sunflower Showdown

The Wildcats have won the past 13 of 14 match ups

Junior Marlies Gipson went up against Kansas center Krysten Boogaard for a even match up and nearly identitical numbers.

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Proposal is considered to bring beer back to Jaybowl

Beer sales were removed in 1998 because of a car accident but the revised proposal is being reviewed in the provost’s office

Some students and administrators think the propsal could draw more people to the Kansas Union but some still worry about under-age drinking.