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Kansan hiring for the Fall 2008 semester

The University Daily Kansan is looking for staff members for the fall.

Cinco de Mayo: under the influence

Mexican roots of holiday get lost in U.S. celebration

Although many Americans may think Cinco de Mayo originated in Mexico, its first celebration actually occurred in California. Various groups and businesses in Lawrence are preparing for the holiday, regardless.

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Kansas pounds out 39 runs against Oklahoma

Run outburst sets record for most runs scored for the Jayhawks in a Big 12 series

Eight different players go yard in three-game series; Ryne Price adds two to his home run record; swipes two bags.

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Jayhawks hold off Sooners in see-saw battle

Freshman pitcher improves to 4-0 with 6 2/3 innings of work

Kansas scored a team record of 39 runs in the weekend series against Oklahoma.

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Iraq War veteran receives award on behalf of Bob Dole

Matt Lammers recovering after losing three limbs in explosion one year ago

Department of Special Education names award after Dole for lifetime work for people with disabilities.

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Jayhawks hit season-ending split

Kansas loses 2-1, wins 6-2 against Iowa State

The softball team ended the regular season with the most wins since Coach Tracy Bunge's first year.

Bill Self deserving of his own street?

Why stop at just a street?

Local radio station Lazer 105.9 is promoting an online petition intended to “rename the section of 19th Street between Iowa and Lousiana Streets to Bill Self Boulevard.”

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To hell and back

A fight outside Naismith Hall began Thor Nystrom's year-long journey into the depths of the mental health system.

Championship teams receive praise at Capitol

Players from the basketball, football and debate teams met Gov. Sebelius, legislators Friday.

KUJH, students win awards

KU’s television station awarded for outstanding work

The University of Kansas television station, KUJH, won five first-place awards from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters this year. Many students talk about their award-winning stories.

Letter: Concerned citizens should vote Democrat

The Republicans' theft of the American Dream will actually come full circle to bite them in the rear if things are not changed as soon as possible.