News for Thursday, January 24, 2008

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Darrell Arthur performs to par despite calf injury

Arthur’s performance in the game against Iowa State improved with coach’s advice.

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Looking at both sides of the scalp

University cuts down on ticket scalping, critics complain about restrictions

The Athletics Department has begun to take legal action against ticket scalpers for KU events. Critics say the Department itself scalps tickets at auctions.

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Dealing with an end

Breaking up can have benefits

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Junior Whitney Rowland competes in playwright competition in Nebraska

Rowland started writing plays in high school as an extra credit assignment

Rowland’s plays have been performed in Lawrence.

Greening it

Your guide to greener living

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Darnell Jackson Gets First Double-Double

Kansas basketball player is all smiles.

Darnell Jackson’s first double-double and relief from some family problems have helped him brighten up at practice.

What it's like

To live in Alaska

Jayplay says...

Things you should do

The high/low

Here are the highs and lows from last night's game.

Nooks & crannies

More than just a cup of joe

Reuse it

Turn a frame into an earring holder

The beat goes on

Saving music, one children's choir at a time

Student Senate Notes: January 24, 2008

Student Senate supports bill opposing hotel construction.

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Student Rec Center nears completion

The renovation is part of a national trend of rec center renovations

The University rec center is being renovated to keep up with national standards.

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Hookah still on the menu

Hookah establishments remain open, despite drug paraphernalia law

Local hookah establishments remain open despite a state law banning drug paraphernalia.

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The music guy

A road map to music utopia

TV show review: Breaking Bad

Earns three out of four stars

On Campus: January 24, 2008

Here's what is happening on campus on January 24, 2008.

Keefer: Russell Robinson’s performance overshadows Sherron Collins

Point guard helps bring victory for Jayhawks

Sherron Collins’ performance against Iowa State on Wednesday night proved disappointing, while Russell Robinson made impressive play after play.

Movie review: Cloverfield

Earns 1.5 out of four stars

McNaughton: Diversity still lacking

Students lack exposure to different cultures, backgrounds

Diversity is often placed on the back burner in today’s society. Students should expose themselves to many different ideas and backgrounds.

Thornbrugh: Feminism gets bad rep

Modern feminists fall victim to stereotypes

Feminism often carries a negative connotation for people who are unaware of what it means. Feminists are people who care about equal treatment and rights of women. Yes, they shave too.

Rains: Cyclones can’t stop the Jayhawks

Jayhawks now sit at 19-0

B.J. Rains discusses the rest of the Jayhawk season, and names Kansas State, Texas and Texas A&M as the Jayhawks only threats to a perfect season.

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Editor's note

My ode to the Captain Planet theme

What it takes to get home

KU Women’s Basketball loss to Baylor rides home with the team

Kansan writer B.J. Rains follows the KU women’s basketball team as they play the Baylor Bears in Waco, Texas, from the stadium all the way back to Lawrence.

Basketball student attendance drops over break

Students out of town or working cited as possible factors for the attendance decline at men's basketball games.

How student support at basketball games waned during winter break.

Hall of Fame predictions and wardrobe changes

Baseball head coach discusses plans for new season

Ritch Price takes time before the season starts to discuss changes for the Jayhawks.

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Radon brings cancer awareness

Radon exposure is not something many of us think about. The Environmental Protection Agency shows Douglas County has high concentrations of radon gas, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer.