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In Case You Missed It: Sept. 15-19

Here’s some of the most important information that you may have missed from this week’s local news.

Pope/Snyder: How to not get laid

Because we're experts.

Editor's note

Jayplay editor's note

Montemayor: Saturday’s game almost meaningless for Jayhawks

Sam Houston State does not present enough of a challenge to prepare Kansas for Big 12 play

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Herford looks to recover from slow start

Reigning Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year hopes to improve on kickoff returns to help team

KU loses in five sets to conference foe

Kansas volleyball team comes close to beating Colorado in first conference game of season.

Students become more dependant on loans

Most current students don’t consider post-graduation income when borrowing money for college.

Perkins nabs top spot in sports poll

Kansas athletic director beats Red Sox owner and Celtics general manager after successful 2007.

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Biker smashes through back window of car

A student hit the back of a stopped car in front of Marvin Hall, shattering the window and falling to the ground.

Get to know some of the cross country team

The Kansan asks cross country runners some personal questions

Wescoe wit

Movie review: Righteous Kill

Movie review: Burn After Reading

Movie review: The Family That Preys

Music review: Portugal. The Man, Censored Colors

Student Senate notebook

Gallery: Senior takes "painting odyssey"

In one day Paul Flanders creates 23 paintings.

Question & answer

With Professor David Holmes

Life outside the (blue) box

Students branch out from boxed dinners and enjoy the art of cooking

When a stranger doesn't knock

A night meant for relaxing brought some unexpected--and unwanted--company

Working in the funny biz

Visiting comedian Alex Thomas discusses his career’s roots

Dwyer: Meier a weapon on many fronts

Whether he’s receiving or passing, Kerry Meier is a critical part of the Jayhawks’ offense.

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Big 12 football notes

Big 12 teams to continue showdown with Big East

Osher Institute expands classes to Hutchinson

The KU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will begin offering noncredit courses at Hutchinson Community College. The Institute is geared towards adults ages 50 and older, and offers classes in topics such as art, theology or history.

Movie review: Vicky Cristina Barcelona