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Administrators focus on campus safety instead of shootings
KU created a warning system after last year’s V-Tech incident
The Northern Illinois University shooting hasn't affected KU's policy.
Dole Institute study groups coordinate with classes
Political discussion focuses on gender, race and religion this semester
The initiative encourages student participation with the option for professors to include meetings in curriculum.
Environmentalist shares her passion with Lawrence
This environmental journalist and professor-in-residence was appointed to the city’s Climate Protection Task Force last week
Simran Sethi has a long list of experiences: a host for MTV, an NBC correspondent, a Sundance Channel writer and now, a Lawrence resident who focuses on sustainability.
Guest speaker discusses safety in Nigeria
Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, will speak at 9 a.m today in room 150 of JRP Hall, regarding traveling to Nigeria.
Parts of Nigeria are perfectly safe to travel to, says Mukhtar Shehu Shagari. He'll talk this morning about studying abroad in the region.
Wiebe: Big 12 women's basketball rankings
Andrew Wiebe looks at the women's basketball teams of the Big 12.
Senior Ryne Price to play right field
The former second baseman looks to the outfield for new success
Although Price’s position has changed, his philosophy hasn’t.
Fusco: Legacies, committed fans keep tabs on their team
Despite second-best record in the country, faithful fans worry when Kansas takes even small missteps
Kansas fans are always there to prove their dedication to the tradition of Jayhawk baseketball. Self said occassionally they may be too dramactic about one bad game or loss, but it is this devotion that keeps the team and the tradition going.
On campus: February 19, 2008
Here's what's happening today on campus.
A much needed break gives team time to improve
Bill Self helps the Jayhawks prepare for a six day break
The men’s basketball team finally has time off from its hectic schedule, but Coach Self says they won't be resting.
Hartz: Diet colas, artificial sugar will drown us
Two big studies found that drinking one can of diet soda a day can increase a healthy adult’s risk of pre-heart disease, metabolic syndrome and weight gain by 30 to 40 percent.
Lerman: MP3 generation rules music's fate
For the price of a McDonald’s Value Meal, music listeners could download music without having the constant threat of legal action hanging over their heads.
Guest Column: Have any recent bands lived up to The Beatles’ fame, talent?
"Across The Universe," with all its sexy men and (less importantly) artistic brilliance, has me questioning whether my generation has produced an artist influential enough to be worthy of a movie musical 50 years down the road.
Alumna follows unforeseen career path abroad
Karen Chandler, 1998 graduate, works for the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan
Chandler, political officer for the PRT, helps local officials solve problems in the Farah province.
Sports Calendar: Feb. 19, 2008
Sporting events for Feb. 19, 2008.
Sig Ep4 beats Dunkston Checks In in intramural game
Teams play down to the last second for a one point victory by Sig Ep4
Intramural teams Sig Ep4 and Dunkston Checks In faced off at the Student Fitness Recreation Center for their last regular season game before playoffs.