Stories for February 21, 2008

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Classes canceled after 1 p.m. today

The University has canceled classes after 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 21. All night classes are also canceled, and university employees may leave at 4 p.m.

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Jayhawks suffer Tech defeat

Henrickson disappointed in team’s lack of effort, focus

Kansas was up before halftime, but a lack of effective turnovers led the Lady Raiders to a 65-61 victory.

McNaughton: Class shouldn’t be as bad as McCormick’s

When students enroll in a class, they should be able to read up on the instructor.

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Historic Indiana house slated for demolition

Tenants have been as varied as the names the house has taken

Oread Inn developers will destroy the house to make room for the new hotel.

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Dips and salsa

An investigation of the Latin dance craze: Congo drums, cow bells, senior citizens, rumba and a swaying pelvis.

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DIY: Greeting cards

The perfect personalized gesture

Sprinter sets the pace

Nickesha Anderson ran the top speed of 2008 on Feb. 16

A Jamaican native, Nickesha Anderson ran the fastest time for the year for the University of Kansas.

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Spotlight on organizations

Yoga Club

Question & answer

With Volunteers singer Tyler Jack Anderson

Movie review: The Savages

Earns four out of five stars

Recapturing the butterfly effect

How to break out of that relationship rut

Greening it

Your guide to greener living

This weekend

Play some poker

Jayplay says...

Watch these flicks

Rains: Referee’s busy schedule brings new meaning to “Love of the game”

The iron man of college basketball, Steve Welmer, helps officiate about five to six games a week

Welmer’s busy schedule takes him all over the country, and he has officiated seven of Kansas’ games this season.

Wescoe wit

Fun with eavesdropping

Athletics go pink

Sports teams donate time and money towards cancer causes

The University’s sports teams have joined other schools across the country in raising awareness and funding for cancer research.

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Fee continues amid controversy

Senate votes to continue $80-a-year charge to subsidize KU athletics budget.

Students receive grant money for research opportunities abroad

$10,000 is available to students

The Center of Latin American Studies will distribute the money.

Live from the bullpen

Kansas baseball team adding new pitchers

From three relief pitchers to more than six, the Kansas baseball team is stocking up

Learning the keys to success

How a piano lesson set the tone for my future

Pump up the protein

How you can bulk up or slim down

Five questions

You vs. them

Sophomore diver Meghan Proehl receives award for community service

She has worked for Habitat for Humanity

She has made community service a focus outside the pool.

Thornbrugh: Wasteful store policies hurt those in need

Destroying the blanket before you throw it away so no one else can have it is something that goes beyond thoughtlessness.

Movie review: Jumper

Earns three out of five stars

On campus: February 21, 2008

Here's what's happening on campus on February 21, 2008.

Editor's note

Rhythm of the chips

DIY: Aromatherapy

Relaxation made easy

Students receive grant money for research opportunities abroad

$10,000 is available to students

The Center of Latin American Studies will distribute the money

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Painted on the hill

Unabashed in their natural garb, these KU students show off their skin and their ink in this featured photo essay.

Walk-on golfer exceeds expectations

Freshman is having exceptional season

In his first year, Brad Hopfinger has finished in the top 30 four times, putting him above the average walk-on.

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Cook it

Chicken and vegetable stir-fry

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Good for you/bad for you

Lip balm

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How we met

Opposites attract

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Reuse it

Completely free closet organizers

Music guy

A road map to music utopia

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What it's like

To audition for American Idol