Stories for November 6, 2008

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Kansas freshman pleased with Election Day result

Tyler Holmes confident after encouraging showing at polls

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Jayhawks defeat Buffaloes in three sets

For the first time since September, Jayhawk volleyball team wins in three sets.

‘Super sophomore’ shines in first start

Morningstar takes advantage of redshirt season to gain valuable experience

Kansas soccer can believe now

Mark Dent discusses the Kansas soccer team’s upset of Texas A&M in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament.

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Jayhawks ready to put streak to rest

The Cornhuskers will have a full stadium of fans on their side when they face Kansas this weekend

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KU soccer rolls over Texas A&M, advances in Big 12 Tournament

The Jayhawks will face Missouri on Friday.

Tomorrow's news: Facebook lexicon

Tomorrow's news: Midomi

Wescoe Wit

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DUI consequences far-reaching, arrests down

Lawrence DUI arrests have dropped 30 percent since 2003. One student says he drinks and drives often and has never been caught.

Good for you/bad for you: soup

University trims expenditures to prepare for budget cuts

State agencies will face a 3 percent budget cut for the upcoming fiscal year. University officials are working to reduce spending without sacrificing quality.

iPod iSolation

Is our campus becoming more anti-social because of our iPods? Do we lead more isolated lives? A writer explores this phenomenon, and tries to discover what campus would sound like pod-less.

Voting open for traditions T-shirts

The contest is modeled after Notre Dame’s yearly shirt, which students and alumni wear to sporting events.

This weekend: Street Scene

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Rising wheat costs affect Lawrence bakeries

The rising price of wheat has taken its toll on bakeries and pizza shops. Some local businesses have raised prices by as much as 45 percent in the past year and a half.

Brew: Chicago is the last great American city

The city produced our president-elect, Michael Jordan and may play host to the Olympics in 2016.

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Kansas kicker makes tackling plays look easy

Jacob Branstetter isn’t a linebacker — but don’t tell him that.

Hidden treasures

How the pastime of antique shopping is receiving new street cred from the youth

Taking the blame

The art of apologizing to your partner

Money tight for Lawrence businesses that import

The decreasing value of the U.S. dollar has made importing goods expensive for local businesses. Businesses have had to cut back on imports and raise prices.

KU Basketball newcomers struggle in first game

Although Kansas defeated Washburn 98-79 on Tuesday night, the 6 new players slugged throughout the game. Combined, the six Jayhawk newcomers who played had 33 pts and 12 turnovers.

editor's note

Question & answer with Director Kevin Smith

green it! Color your closet green

This weekend: Teapouro Tea Shop

A film festivus for the rest of us

A student heads south for the bright lights of the Austin Film Festival

When I pressed play

The story behind an accidental discovery