News for Friday, March 7, 2008

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Kansan hiring editor, business manager

Applications for top positions available online

The University Daily Kansan is accepting applications for the editor and business manager positions for the coming semesters. Go to www.jobs.ku.edu to apply.

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Team discusses flaws over lunch

Seniors ask for increased energy at games, practices

In preparation for the battle for the Big 12 title on Saturday, the men's basketball team held a players-only meeting over chicken wings and turkey sandwiches. The seniors spoke to the other players, letting them know they wanted everything to be perfect.

Do you know KU?

How Watson Library got its name

Watson Library is named after Carrie Morehouse Watson, who worked at the library for 34 years. She was first hired as an assistant librarian and part-time secretary to the chancellor in 1878.

Smoking banned in Wescoe stairwells

Human resources complaint prompted change

Facilities Operations staff posted "no smoking" signs in the Wesoce Hall stairwells Thursday. Students and staff had mixed reactions.

Baseball to face North Dakota State

Jayhawks could reach 11-5 after four-game series

Coach Ritch Price says the team has to do well this weekend to get a good start to Big 12 play next weekend. Junior catcher Buck Afenir will be gone with a hamstring injury.

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Solution for oil price increase debated

Cost affecting students’ wallets as well

With the average gas price in Lawrence at $3.05 per gallon, the only way to lower prices could be drilling for more or using biofuels.

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Texas A&M coach returns to play against alma mater

Coach Turgeon not looking forward to game against Kansas

Mark Turgeon played guard for KU between 1984 and 1987 and also served as an assistant until 1992.

Wheeler: Kansas' players bring something to the table

The Jayhawks hit their lowest point this season, but they can recover.

Future success for the Jayhawks hinges on tough play away from home.

Passmore: Ten reasons to watch Kansas baseball

The Jayhawks battle North Dakota State over four games this weekend

The Hawks look to continue their undefeated record at home this weekend against North Dakota State. The four-game series starts today at 3 p.m. at Hoglund Ballpark.

Club Volleyball to play first home tournament

Third tournament of season to be played at George F. Collins Jr. Gymnasium

Volleyball team bringing it home

Softball team returns home to cold weather

The Jayhawks come back to Lawrence after a 15-5 road stint

The team must be able to overcome winter’s frigid wrath

Podcast: The Give 'n Go

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

Mangiaracina : Life began nine months earlier

Let’s start small. People alive or dead are approximately nine months older than their current age.

Anderson: Students save lives by looking to others

People think there's no other way out than to go down in a blaze of glory (and bring others along).

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Cadets attend a hands-on leadership lab

Hand-to-hand combat training give AFROTC cadets a new perspective

Cadets step up to the L.I.N.E.

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Drumline members perform with Keith Urban

Eighteen members help country-music star play to packed Sprint Center

Despite not recognizing the name, many members of the KU Drumline played with Keith Urban Wednesday.

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Students volunteer for new church

Faith community part of house for homeless and needy

River City Church, a new place of worship with some unconventional practices, focuses on reaching the “unchurched,” or “post-churched.”