Stories for November 3, 2008

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Follow the election all night at Kansan.com

The Kansan will be covering multiple races throughout the evening.

Where do we vote?

Find your precinct and head to the polls.

Third party candidates shake things up

Obama or McCain not speaking for you? Look at Nader or Barr.

A Q&A with Gov. Kathleen Sebelius

Kansas' governor discusses the issues.

Sarah Palin makes for a fascinating, if controversial, figure

Since her elevation to the Republican ticket, the Alaskan governor has been a central character in the 2008 presidential race.

Lawrence voters set to decide on sales tax

The tax would fund public transit in the city.

Voters may not turn out

Even the historical nature of this year's election may not be enough to draw students to the polls.

The Iraq War

The two candidates offer different views on the Iraq War.

Why I decided to vote — and why you should, too

Your vote could make all the difference.

Arguing immigration

Many factors influence voters' positions on immigration.

Two sides of healthcare

Health insurance is one of the major issues this year.

Gay rights debate rages on

This election could mean a new direction for gay rights

Take a look at Kansas’ 2nd State Senate District

Incumbent Democrat Marci Francisco takes on Republican challenger Scott Morgan.

Evaluating presidential platforms

Obama and McCain differ on three major points during campaign.

Enivonmental: How green should we go?

Candidates' platforms cater to green interests.

The candidate wears Prada

Fashion-conscious politicians make their mark in modern pop culture.

Soccer suffers setback in NCAA Tournament hopes

Following a devastating 6-0 loss to No. 20 Missouri, Kansas will now have to win the Big 12 Tournament to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.

Kansas teams place eighth at Big 12 meet

Lauren Bonds earns All-Big 12 honors, but both teams place in the lower half of the conference race.

Concert aims to promote diversity, peace

The ‘One World, One Family’ concert, sponsored by the University’s Art of Living Club, will take place at 7 p.m. tonight in the Ballroom of the Kansas Union.

Cushioning the hardship of a hospital stay

KU student Melanie Gorges creates and donates pillows to hospitals' pediatric wards.

University Daily Kansan wins big at Pacemaker awards

Student newspaper places first in Web site and sports reporting competitions.

Dodd: Mangino’s flash of emotion tells a big story

An uncharacteristic display of passion by the Kansas coach gives clues to his philosophy on football, winning and life.

KU Black Student Union members comment on race in the presidential election

Black students from the group spoke about concerns they have on race in America and Barack Obama.

Injury further depletes KU’s roster

The Big 12 Preseason Newcomer of the Year won’t play in Tuesday’s exhibition game against Washburn.

Kansas loses first match as ranked team

Missouri spoils KU’s debut at No. 23, but the Jayhawks come away with several first place finishes.

Kansas volleyball squad loses to K-State in Manhattan

Hawks can’t match Wildcats’ surging offense in Saturday’s loss.

Former President Bush to speak at KU

Nation’s 41st leader will speak at the Lied Center and will accept the 2008 Dole Leadership Prize.

Kansas overruns Fort Hays State 93-37

The Jayhawks’ season opener sees 11 different players post numbers to lead the team to a 1-0 start on the season.

KU football defeats in-state rival K-State

The Jayhawks ‘spat,’ wore black tape on their shoes, for this weekend’s game to regain their swagger of last season.

KU football player Jake Sharp finds his groove

The Jayhawks’ offensive line helped Sharp with his four touchdowns against the K-State Wildcats.