Stories for October 20, 2008

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Choosing a new chant

Become a part of history and help pick a new kickoff tradition. Already voted in the first poll? Vote now for your favorite student-submitted chant!

Kansan, Senate encourage students to vote online for new chant

At kansan.com, students can vote for an alternative to the ‘rip his f*cking head off’ chant. The winning chant may be introduced during Saturday’s Homecoming game.

Close, but not enough

Despite doing better than expected, the Jayhawks couldn’t stop Oklahoma’s surging offense.

Soccer topples Aggies, 1-0

The Kansas squad knocks off No. 6 Texas A&M Friday in one of the team’s biggest victories with a goal from junior forward Shannon McCabe.

Dodd: Big 12 North teams have a disappointing week and year

Kansas and Missouri were supposed to reign in the Big 12 this year but were dethroned by Texas and Oklahoma.

Late Night unveils new players and National Championship banner

Late Night in the Phog sold out all 16,300 seats and featured this year’s freshmen players.

Robinson, Taylor share many similarities

Freshman Jayhawk will be called on to score lots of points as no other scoring threat exists.

Both teams struggle at Pre-Nationals

Tough competition and loss of key freshman to a leg injury hold back the Jayhawks in Indiana.

Reorganization, renaming could be in the School of Fine Arts’ future

The new school would be called the School of the Arts and would be composed of different departments.

Late Night in the Phog not just for the boys

The women’s basketball team kicked off their season at an extra-spirited Late Night, dancing to Ne-Yo and the Pussycat Dolls and participating in a scrimmage that ended in a 17-17 tie.

Bring in the Noyes, bring in the funk

Jayhawks beat Oklahoma at home despite several errors thanks to Savannah Noyes.

Jayhawks come up short

Beyond just a loss on Saturday, Kansas’ defense lacks against a productive Sooner offense.

KU graduate’s photo lands on magazine

Picture taken at the Wakarusa festival was selected to be on the cover of a photography magazine.

Homecoming, not just for Greeks anymore

Homecoming has traditionally been a time for Greek life, but this year’s Steering Committee is changing that.