Stories for November 13, 2008

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Podcast: The Jay Report

The first episode of a men's basketball podcast on Kansan.com.

Podcast: The Hot Route

News and analysis for Kansas' final home game against No. 4 Texas.

Collins cleared in civil case

The charges against Sherron Collins were dropped today.

Kansan hiring for spring semester

Applications for positions in news and advertising are available on the KU jobs Web site.

Montemayor: Sportswriter offers predictions

With a nod to Thomas Hobbes, columnist Stephen Montemayor considers his profession and Jayhawk football.

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Athletics facility construction on schedule

A new basketball practice facility, locker rooms for smaller sports and an academics center are all part of the $38 million project, which is scheduled to be finished Oct. 15, 2009.

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KU Hospital switches to electronic records

The University of Kansas Hospital is in the second stage of a five-year transition to all electronic medical records. The electronic system has increased efficiency and accuracy for doctors and nurses.

Kansas volleyball loses to Oklahoma

The Jayhawks fell to the Sooners in four sets on Wednesday night on the road. The loss crippled the Jayhawks’ hopes of a quick bump in the Big 12 standings.

KU Safety Office investigates fake classified ad

An ad that has appeared in The University Daily Kansan may leave job seekers responsible for bad checks. The KU Public Safety Office is investigating the advertisement from Owo Trading Store.

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Defender learns soccer technique at early age

The time Estelle Johnson’s father spent teaching her strategy translated into one of the top defenders in the Big 12.

Putting on the brakes

Lessons I had to learn the hard way

Second education

KU joins the list of universities using the virtual world of Second Life as an educational tool

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Linebacker mixes strength and speed

James Holt’s versatility makes him lead the nation in forced fumbles.

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Great defense expected from youngsters

Self wants his team to be one of the best on the defensive side of the ball

Editor's note

Student groups benefit financially from having student senators as members

Senators say that every group has access to funds, but admit that it can help for organizations to have an ‘in’

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James Gunn’s science fiction offers brave new world for students

The professor emeritus of English has taught at University for decades, published 26 books.

The parent trap

What to do when your parents don't like your boo

wescoe wit

That's disgusting: the five-second rule

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Memories of rant live on

Four years removed from notable press conference, Mangino’s comments still resonate with team

The rules of "rec-tiquette"

Exercise your body and your best behavior while working out

Some who can’t vote still care

These international students followed the presidential elections though they weren’t able to vote.

Robinson signs on to play for Jayhawks

Washington, D.C. product joins standout Elijah Johnson in Kansas’ incoming class

The Ten Commandments of tailgating

In a town where football is more religion than pastime, tailgating is as important as Sunday mass