Thursday, July 31
Roller girls get physical
The Kansas City Roller Warriors leave the sport’s scripted past behind to shed their girlie image.
Refund check options decrease, become faster for students
Students can no longer pick up their checks starting this fall; they can either use direct deposit or receive them by mail.
Tuesday, July 29
Best of KU campus
From restrooms to eateries to tanneries, here is the a FYI for all to benefit from.
Dealing with college budget
Here are tips for college budgeting, such as planning ahead and spending smartly.
Monday, July 28
KU cards allows students to earn points for paying up
KU cards Beak ‘Em Bucks are available for students to eat out at several locations around Lawrence. The account will also benefit students with reward points.
Downtown Lawrence offers a wide selection of bars
The bars’ unique atmospheres attract a variety of customers with their unique perspectives.
Friday, July 25
Basketball Schedule Released
All of the Jayhawks' 31 regular season games will be televised.
Thursday, July 24
Reesing a star at Big 12 Media Day
Mangino said the quarterback will have to zone out all the hype to concentrate on the game.
Student's search for identity leads to self-realization
One student's journey to find his birthparents ended with an epiphany.
Wednesday, July 23
Puzzle Answers
Puzzle answers for July 23, 2008.
‘National champion’ is a title incoming guard is used to
Incoming guard Tyrone Appleton led his junior college team, Midland College, to a national championship, hopes to live up to the title with the Jayhawks.
Introducing Mario Little
His name could reminds fans of former Jayhawk Mario Chalmers, but his game looks similar to another former Jayhawk — Brandon Rush.
Freshman forward gives the Garden State a better name
Quintreel Thomas is one four newcomers to the basketball team who’s from New Jersey; his game has been compared to that of Darnell Jackson’s.
Kansas hopes incoming freshman can play as well as he travels
Travis Releford has played in Argentina, China and Germany before coming to Kansas this summer to attend classes, prepare for basketball team.
Morris Twins possess varied on-court talents
Philadelphia brothers willing to play on the wing and inside
Incoming power forward is reminiscent of former Kansas players
Markeiff Morris, who averaged 23 points and 15 rebounds per game at Philadelphia’s Prep Charter High School, is ranked as the 50th-best prospect in the 2008 class by Rivals.com.
Tuesday, July 22
Graduate student qualifies for 2008 Olympics
Scott Russell, former Kansas javelin thrower, threw 83.20 meters to qualify for the summer Olympics in Beijing.
Green festival returns to Lawrence at new location
Businesses, organizations plan to educate families and consumers with eco-friendly products and activities.
Jayhawks look ahead to next women’s basketball season
Returning players, incoming freshmen may be the recipe to boost a chance at the NCAA Tournament this year.
On the Record: July 21, 2008
Crime around Lawrence for Monday, July 21.
Listen to some tunes before it’s too late
Summers almost at an end, but students can still stay busy with all the concerts and shows around Lawrence and Kansas City.
Teaching beauty pageants goes beyond skin deep
Staci Klinginsmith helps train younger girls for the competition and helps them gain self-confidence.
“White Glove” tour displays Dole’s college, political life
Tour provides opportunity to get an up-close tour of former Sen. Bob Dole’s personal letters and artifacts.
Residents may be paying higher water rates
City commissioners proposed an increase in the price of water because of the water treatment’s reliability.
Kivisto removed as president, CEO of company
Tom Kivisto, former Kansas point guard, was a major donor to the new Anderson Family Football Complex.
Monday, July 21
Jayhawk Dirty Talk
This week Peter helps a woman with a scheduling problem.
Saturday, July 19
On the Record
On the Record for July 18, 2008.
Friday, July 18
Religions relate pre-marital sex with emotional emptiness
Islam, Catholicism and Judaism may have different doctrine, but all agree on waiting until marriage for sex.
Murphy Hall presents world premier of musical
KU students presents the debut performance of “The Girl, the Grouch and the Goat,” with score written by a Tony Award winner.
Walk of shame
The price of getting your game on
On the Record: July 18, 2008
Crime around Lawrence for July 18.
Nudist park helps promote positive body image
Topeka lake allows members to bare all, helping members become more comfortable in their own skin.
Kansas named one of ‘Great Colleges to Work For’
University was named top five in 12 out of 27 categories.
Truman impersonator lends political commentary
Historian visits Dole Center and tells audience Truman would not be happy with Bush administration.
Thursday, July 17
McCollum lobby goes wireless
The University nears completion with its plan to provide wireless Internet to all academic areas.
Big 12 goes the distance with passing yards
The spread offense has enabled quarterbacks in the conference to put up big numbers.
Sending mixed signals?
International students often find cultural misunderstandings while communicating physically.
Summer leagues offer beneficial practice for former Jayhawks
Mario Chalmers shows off his potential to Miami and guarantees himself a three-year contract.
Wednesday, July 16
Universities see rising amount of co-ed dorms
‘Jack and Jill’ aren’t allowed to live together at the University of Kansas yet, but more and more school are allowing members of the opposite sex to live together .
Puzzle Answers
Puzzle Answers for July 16, 2008.
On the Record
On the Record for July 11, 2008.
Tuesday, July 15
Mangino’s contract extended by two years
In the new deal, football coach Mangino will make make $2.3 million per year through 2012.
Former student pays the bills by empowering women
As a Passion Parties consultant, Janette Reinke helps other women explore their sexuality.
A little libido goes a long way
Everybody has sexual desires, but how do you handle them? Sex therapist Dennis Detweiler provides some of this reasoning for the sexually active.
Sex registry brings up more questions than it can answer
The national sex offender registry list is almost complete, but many feel non-violent offenders should not be on the list.
Women learn benefits, dangers of sex toys
Sex toys that have environmentally friendly options also can be less hazardous to your health.
On the Record
On the Record for July 15, 2008.
Escape from Corbin Hall
An accidental sleep over for a former student turns into an escape from all-girls residence Corbin Hall.
Students decide sex can wait
Religion and finding that special someone are some of the reasons young adults choose abstinence.
KU women prepare for the ’09 calendar
Five of the 12 girls practice some of their poses before the real photo shoot in August.
Historian visits Dole Institute
President Truman historian will impersonate the president and answer audience questions accordingly.
Monday, July 14
Jury rules against Joe-College.com
The T-shirt retailer must pay the University more than $100,000 and desist selling about 25 percent of its shirt designs.
Alternative forms of birth control available to students
The pill, natural family planning and Plan B are among birth control methods used by students.
Pre-game sex: a do or a don’t?
Contrary to popular belief, sex before games may not affect athletic performance.
Certain behaviors increase need for STD testing
Health centers follow the motto, better safe than sorry, when it comes to STD testing.
Saturday, July 12
Collins won't face criminal charges
Kansas guard Sherron Collins says he hopes the news will help 'return my good name.'
Road construction slows Iowa Street business
Business slowed near the eight-block stretch of road from 23rd and 31st streets.
Murder focuses attention on dometic violent problem, remedies
The Douglas County district attorney’s office filed 237 domestic battery charges in 2007.
Student in coma after accidental fall
Shannon Tuley suffered a fall while studying abroad in Paris, the University is providing support for her family.
Friday, July 11
KU Grad starts online business
The food service Web site, foodpatio.com, services restaurants and food delivery orders through the Web.
Korean Culture Show gives students an opportunity to learn while being entertained
Korean culture will be on display next weekend at a school of social welfare conference.
Electronic waste building up after waste pick-up program postponed
The KU Environmental Stewardship Program, which had organized the e-recycle system, said an out-of-business vendor caused the system to be postponed,
Conference turns Lawrence to Science-fiction city
The Science Fiction Research Association’s annual conference, running from Thursday to Saturday, hits Holiday Inn, Kansas Union.
Kansan Departments
Your guide to surviving the week.
Jayhawk Dirty Talk
Peter speaks to matters of size in the southern regions.
Majoring in facemelting
The kids from the real-life School of Rock are playing a show on Sunday at the Granada as part of the group’s Summer tour.
Thursday, July 10
Puzzle Answers
Puzzle Answers for July 9, 2008.
Concert venue gets to the “root” of things
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater reverts back to Sandstone Amphitheater and implements new ways to become more “green.”
Graduate dreams of pro wrestling stardom
Mark Sterling travels across the country, hoping to be the next big thing for World Wrestling Entertainment.
On the Record
On the Record for July 9, 2008.
Wednesday, July 9
Campus construction slows traffic
Needed steam tunnel repairs during the summer closes roads.
Jayhawks can’t jump the hurdle to the Olympic team
KU track and field athletes compete for spots on the U.S. Olympic team.
On the Record
On the Record for July 8, 2008.
New complex brings out the ‘whoa-factor’
From 58 TVs to an underground weight room, the football facility promises the best for players and coaches.
Drunken nights lead to dishing out the dough
College students who find themselves partying too hard can end up paying for it in more ways than one.
Tuesday, July 8
Candidates discuss positions on environmental issues
The Kansan spoke with local State Senate and State House candidates, asking them to share their positions on environmental issues.
Going green becomes mainstream at sporting events
University organizations suggest ways to improve recycling after football games.
Football complex goes green with grass roof
The Athletics Department kept the beauty of Campanile Hill by building a portion of the facility underground.
Home Depot contributes to bright idea of recycling light bulbs
Lawrence residents can recycle compact fluorescent bulbs to reduce mercury pollution.
Pest controlling bugs earn mixed reviews
Lawrence officials released 18,000 ladybugs in Lawrence to help control a growing aphid population, but the bugs are finding limited success.
Students revitalize campus with a garden
Student group, E.A.R.T.H., plants vegetables behind the University Relations building for donation to local shelters.
Green methods of transportation save green in campus pockets
Students and University organizations turn to bicycles and scooters to reduce the amount spent on gas prices.
Monday, July 7
Foreign to the Fourth
International students have opportunities to celebrate more than just Fourth of July in the U.S.
Friends, family remember student Jana Mackey
The KU graduate was remembered as being beautiful, intelligent and and an activist before she was murdered last week.
Saturday, July 5
Sparks fly over Clinton Lake
New venue for fireworks display still draws a crowd.
Friday, July 4
Suspect in KU student murder arrested in New Jersey, commits suicide in police custody
According to Lawrence police, the man suspected of murdering a 25-year-old KU student committed suicide while in police custody in New Jersey.
Jazz ensemble takes act to Switzerland music festival
Students will perform six concerts over 10-day period in Switzerland and Germany.
On the Record
On the Record for July 3, 2008.
Students go ‘all in’ for community poker
Lawrence-based entertainment company, Poker Pub Inc., plays host to no limit Texas Hold’Em tournaments at local bars, including The Pool Room, 925 Iowa St.
Cancer takes Lawrence resident on a bumpy ride
Jeff Young was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer, and the subsequent changes have affected his life.
Thursday, July 3
Puzzle Answers
Puzzle Answers for July 2, 2008.
Obama’s ‘flip-flop’ doesn’t deter supporters
The Democratic Presidential nominee opts out of public financing, becoming the first major-party candidate to do so.
16-year-old could be tried as adult in murder case
Kellam Jones now charged for one homicide instead of two.
Wednesday, July 2
Kansas nominated for two ESPYs
Mario Chalmers and Bill Self will represent Kansas at ESPN's annual awards show in Los Angeles.
Gas station brings energy efficient ideas to Lawrence
Zarco 66 offers 10 renewable fuel blends and provides ‘green’ atmosphere.
New ozone emissions standards to affect Douglas County
EPA press release says national smog levels must be lower by March 2010.
Students savor Chinese business experience
A trip to the most populated country in the world gave 11 students an opportunity witness one the world’s fastest growing economies at work
Tuesday, July 1
University buses, Lawrence buses join together for free ridership policy
With rising gas prices, the city’s new proposal will give students more transportation options.
Chalmers’ second round pick belies his worth
The former KU guard's slip into the second round might have proven he entered the NBA Draft too early.
Fraternity looks for permanent home, remains positive
Tau Kappa Epsilon loses its original house, causing its members to be scattered throughout Lawrence.
Downloadable music cards give Lied Center different vibe
Center is giving away 50,000 iTunes cards this season to attract more interest in performers.
Powers relishes chance with world’s best golfers
Despite poor finish, Jayhawk gains valuable experience from competing at U.S. Women’s Golf Open.
Police Briefs: June 25 to June 27
Crime reported in the last week around Lawrence.
Student out to prove gay and Republican can mix
Salina sophomore wants to run for GOP office despite homosexuality.
Skinhead group redefines old stereotype
The anti-racist group’s mentality of ‘work to live’ and not ‘live to work’ emphasizes their desire to ride scooters, dance, drink and chase skirts until they die.
Warm summer months bring more bug bites
For the upcoming holiday, students search for the best bug repellent as the wet weather attracts more mosquitoes.
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