Stories for March 31, 2008

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And then there were four

Kansas eeks past Davidson 59-57 with the help of Kaun’s 13 points, will face North Carolina

Trip to Final Four stamped for Kansas on a missed game-winning shot attempt by Davidson as time expired.

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Softball team sweeps Texas Tech in series

Junior pitcher Valerie George gets fifth shutout of the season

Despite cold weather, the softball team led a successful sweep of Texas Tech. “She’s having the best year of her career since she’s been at KU this year,” Bunge said about senior left fielder Betsy Wilson, who had a perfect four-for-four day at the plate.

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Dewd, where’s my house?

Group of 10 friends formed ‘Mountain Dewds’ and bought house together after a 2003 roadtrip

‘Mountain Dewds’ group has grown to include two houses and 21 members and are “promoters of awesomeness.”

Williams: Economy causes strife for students

Economic problems suck.

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Mass. Street Mayhem

Downtown erupts in celebration while fans flood the streets

Fans poured out bars and restaurants on Massachusetts Street on Sunday after Kansas beat Davidson to enter the Final Four.

Rock Chalk River Walk

Kansas enters Final Four with victory against Davidson

The Jayhawks will travel to San Antonio on Saturday for the Final Four. It will be the first Final Four trip for all of the players and for coach Bill Self.

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No. 1 Magdalena Tokarczyk seals Kansas victory

Jayhawks avenges last year’s season ending loss to Sooners

Kansas downs Oklahoma and Oklahoma State to improve to 7-8 overall and 3-2 in conference play.

Revised GI Bill could help schooling for veterans

Four Senators are backing the bill which can make school more affordable

The bill’s benefits include cost of the most expensive public university and a monthly stipend for local housing expenses.

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Senators question student body president’s vetoes

Hannah Love vetoes three pieces of legislation that Student Senate passed on March 12

The vetoed legislation concerns Gmail technology, a sustainability fee and the Multiculural Education Fund Board.

Environmental film festival kicks off this week

Three documentaries, a presentation of Al Gore’s slideshow from “An Inconvenient Truth” and free Local Burger food highlight the week

Films for Action, an independent media outlet from Lawrence, and student groups KU Environs and E.A.R.T.H. are hosting the week’s festivities. “The more educated we can be the better,” said Margaret Tran, Derby sophomore and vice president of E.A.R.T.H.

Students of Liberty’s platform goes ‘green' with wind turbines

The initiative involves one-third of the University’s electricity being provided by wind turbines

The turbine-filled platform would have the University follow a similar initiative already in place by Pratt Community College.

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“Empty Bowls” sold to help combat hunger

North Carolina program to benefit Jubilee Cafe

Jayhawkers Towers Tenants Association bought bowls, which tenants and children decorated.

Minster: Bad habits die hard, even in election season

Election season doesn't change bad habits like exaggeration and dishonesty.

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Jayhawks drop game, weekend series to Aggies

Pitching unable to hold lead for Kansas enroute to 10-8 loss

Sunday's loss against Texas A&M brings the Jayhawks to a 1-5 record in conference play.