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Lawrence named one of smartest cities in America

Forbes.com named the Kansas college town as one of the smartest cities in recent rank of 25 U.S. cities

Lawrence ranked above Cambridge, Mass., home of Harvard University, but fell short to No. 1 ranked Boulder Colo., home of the University of Colorado.

Crime prompts discussion on regulating Lawrence bars

Some owners worry that bars without criminal incidents could be affected

Incidents at bars such as Last Call have caused Lawrence city commission to discuss actions such as rezoning land use and putting another layer of licensing on all entertainment establishments.

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Senior welcomes reduced role on the court

Jayhawks center thriving as bench player

A viable reserve and a better shooter, Kaun has shown his resilience as a bench player.

Podcast: The Give 'n Go

Talking Bonnie Ball with Bern and Wiebe: Episode two of a women's basketball podcast.

Pitching rotation deep for Kansas baseball

Five pitchers compete for three weekend slots as season begins

Last season, the Kansas baseball team started two sophomores and a freshman for the weekend lineup. This season, the team has a veteran squad with five potential weekend starters.

Osterhaus: Picking up dates at recreation center questionable

It seems as if the Student Recreation Fitness Center is a place to get some action.

Hudson: Unprepared applicants cannot ‘wing’ job interview

Just saying “I’m a people person” is not going to cut it.

KU study abroad program ranks within top ten in nation

More students are studying abroad because of shorter programs

The University tied for seventh with Michigan State.

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Al Jazeera bureau chief offers perspective on war coverage

Network provides news from a non-Western cultural bias

Al Jazeera was the first independent international news organization in the Middle East.

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Kansas tennis shuts out UMKC, sets eyes on Kentucky

Confidence high for first meeting against Kentucky since 1989

The team travels east, seeking Wildcat and Colonel dominance.

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Women’s basketball has high hopes for tournament

The Jayhawks are having some trouble this season with away games, but are performing more consistently than last year

The team faces off against Texas Tech tonight and hopes to turn around their road game woes.

Team confident after Qdoba invitational

Freshman leads way in season’s first tournament

Jayhawks look to heat up as they play in warmer weather.

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Power plant proposals under scrutiny

Students are organizing to express concerns over coal-burning power plants

University students are worried about the environmental impact two proposed coal-fired power plants, approved for construction by the Kansas House and Senate.

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Spring has sprung for prospective students

Warmer weather contributes to an increase in tours for high school students who are looking at going to the University.

Erratic cold weather has also caused the University to use more bus tours. The office of admission also hosts many days for visiting high school students.

Podcast: As Heard From The Hill

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

Baseball team hopes to repeat 2006 success

After a disappointed 2007 season, the baseball team try to make a run for the Big 12 Championship

The team will depend on experience and pitching for wins.