Stories for February 18, 2008

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Minimal shuffling for infielders

Players will play at positions that match skills

Afenir looks to build from breakout sophomore season

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Retro jerseys are bringing the ‘80s back

Items that are evoking memories from Kanasas’ 1988 national championship season are selling fast at sports stores around Lawrence.

The items, including a DVD of Kansas’ 1988 Final Four games, t-shirts, jerseys, pint glasses and posters, are selling like hotcakes.

Hirschfeld: Blue containers best way to go green

These recycling containers are easy solutions for students looking to be more environmentally friendly.

Earles: Sick day policy keeps ill students on campus

Two sick days isn't enough for those who get sick at least three or four times a semester, especially in the winter.

Letter to the Editor: Bottled water safe despite article's claims

Bottled water company cares about the safety and environmental impact of its product.

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Student Senate profile

Ray Wittlinger is the student body vice-president.

Knife incident occurs at Jet Lag

Three employees are injured early Friday morning

Two suspects have been arrested and police are looking for two more after the incident.

Kansas State lottery throws snow at students

Camping groups confront bad weather to ensure primo seats

Kansas is scheduled to play Kansas State at Allen Fieldhouse on March 1.

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Slower-paced game gives team the victory it needs

Self encouraged Jayhawks to have patience for a victory against Colorado

Kansas displayed a low-energy game Saturday in front of a crowd of former Jayhawk basketball players, coaches and managers.

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110 years of basketball celebrated

More than 200 former Kansas basketball players, coaches and trainers fill Allen Fieldhouse

Wayne Simien and the 1988 national championship team are among the visitors for the celebration.

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Scholarship candidates inspire locally, abroad

Aaron Reinke and Many Shirwise are in contention to become Truman scholars, which would allow them to continue their education and career paths

Reikne helped build a house this past summer in Juarez, Mexico, for a family who was living under shipping pallets. Shriwise helped renovate a local school in Tanzania with $10,000 that she helped raise.

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Password snafu thwarts Senate's clickers debut

Student fees used to purchase “clinkers”

Expensive clickers may work after inspection by technician

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Women’s basketball team wins with 1.4 seconds in game

Danielle McCray makes a free throw to win game 62-61

This is the Jayhawks’ third win of their past four games thanks to a last-second score.

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Players inspired by fieldhouse full of legends

Former coaches, players return to pay tribute to tradition of Kansas basketball

Saturday’s game against Colorado was an all out celebration honoring 110 years of Kansas basketball, and the 1988 NCAA championship team. Jayhawk greats such as coach Larry Brown and Wayne Simien returned to the fieldhouse to reminisce and to offer advice to the current team.

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Team steps up as season progresses

Failed free throws by Nebraska and emotional growth by Kansas lead to Jayhawk victory

Just one month after losing to the Cornhuskers in Lincoln, the Jayhawks showed dramatic improvement Sunday. The team celebrated another conference victory thanks to poor free-throw shooting by Nebraska.

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Rains: Women’s basketball team could advance to NCAA tournament

Postseason not out of reach thanks to recent play

Despite a 1-6 start in the Big 12, the women's basketball team has a chance to make the NCAA tournament after winning three of its last four games.

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Softball team returns 3-2 from tough weekend invitational

Late-inning play challenges inconsistent offense on Sunday

Kansas won against Oregon, Portland State and BYU, and lost against Seton Hall and UNLV.

Letter to the Editor: Editorial contains questionable information

Editorial was quick to judge student project.

The Wrap-up

Everything you need to know from the men's basketball victory over Colorado on Saturday.