Stories for February 15, 2008

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Looking back on 110 years of KU basketball

We're celebrating 110 years of Kansas Jayhawk basketball. Check out this index of the commemorative special section.

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Basketball seats scarce

300 seats reserved for returning alumni

300 seats will be reserved during Saturday’s basketball game against Colorado. The Alumni include Olympic gold medalists.

Simmermon: Lyrics degrading to female listeners

Rappers are crossing the line between the art of expression and offensiveness.

What three men can do

How Johnson, Brown and Manning rejuvenated Kansas basketball.

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Langston Hughes Lecture to focus on civil rights predecessor

Benjamin Elijah Mays was a spiritual and intellectual mentor to Martin Luther King Jr.

Randal Jelks, a visiting professor, will present the lecture on Tuesday.

Kansas rides high in 2008 season

Jayhawks have hopes of NCAA title.

'A Long Story,' but told so well

Announcer Max Falkenstien was courtstidefor 60 of Kansas basketball's 110 years.

The past and present of 'The Phog'

Constructing Jayhawk history and tradition since 1955.

On campus: February 15, 2008

Here's what's going on around campus on February 15, 2008.

Wheeler: Kansas seniors’ time is short

Kansas' five seniors near the end of their tenure

Bill Self’s first group of personally-recruited seniors is nearing the end of their season.

The lost champions

Two 1920s teams were recognized as top-notch by Helms Foundation.

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Student vets serve as minority

Group often encounters difficulty in finding support on campus

The lack of resources for veterans prompted the creation of the Collegiate Veterans Association by three former Marines.

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Varitety of colors find their way into Fieldhouse stands

Students debate over uniform fan apparel

As a rainbow of greens, pinks and oranges seep into the usually blue fan section of Allen Fieldhouse, students and staff question whether a color rule should be enacted.

No scholarship? No problem

Walk-ons play for free in return for front-row seats, mop-up minutes and the opportunity to wear a Kansas jersey.

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Jayhawk’s toughness temporarily slips against Texas

Rebounds made the difference in the game

Kansas is still number 1 in The Big 12

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Kansas goes pink to raise awareness, funds

Woman’s basketball team to wear new jerseys as part of initiative

At Sunday’s game, the Jayhawks will wear pink jerseys in support of the “Think Pink” breast cancer awareness group.

Favorite moments in Jayhawk basketball

Students share their favorite times in the long history of Kansas hoops.

Making a strong statement

Woodard shined as star player with KU, Globetrotters and Olympic team.

Championship team returns to court

Manning hints at possible 2008 NCAA title

This weekend, about 230 former players, coaches and managers will be at Allen Fieldhouse for the Kansas basketball 110-year reunion.

'The House of Horrors'

Early teams fared well despite playing in cramped quarters of 'Horrible Hoch'

In the days before Allen Fieldhouse, the Jayhawks played in less-than-ideal conditions.

Riding the wave

The Jayhawks had a stellar record during the 1951-52 season, finishing first in the Big 7 Conference and winning the NCAA title.

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Jayhawks win tournament

Softball team wins five, loses one

The Kansas softball team opens the season strong with a tournament victory against five teams, including Illinois State, North Carolina State and Central Florida.

The Best of the Best

The best five players in Jayhawk history

From Clyde Lovellette to Danny Manning, Kansas has had its own team of all-stars.

Editorial: Encyclopedia project deserves objectivism

To be effective, WiKUpedia should be run by an independent student group.

Paying tribute to James Naismith, the man who started it all

It wasn’t long before he ended up in the Midwest, where James Naismith would mark his name in history.

Remembering a legend

Wilt Chamberlain stands out as one of the greatest players in school history.

The evolution of women's basketball

The Kansas program began in 1968, 70 years after the game was invented.

How basketball came to be born

James Naismith explains how he invented the game.

Success of NBA players crucial to college recruitment

Former Jayhawks' success in the NBA help out the team.

Debunking the national title

With 50 conference championships but only two national titles, Kansas has proven that the NCAA tournament is inconsistent.

The Men on the Sidelines

The Top Five Kansas Coaches

In 110 years of basketball, Kansas has only have eight coaches. Here are the top five.

Danny the miracle

Manning has done more than lead Kansas to the 1988 championship.