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Electrical replacement causes campus power outage
Westar Energy replaced a piece of insulating equipment Thursday afternoon, causing power failure across the University for about half an hour.
Balancing the burden of birth control
A new contraceptive pill could soon give men the opportunity to take greater responsibility
In his own words
Learning my past before it disappeared forever
The Real World: KU
As we settle into another school year, students realize that college life can be different than they expected
Season ticket sales set record
The Kansas football program is on pace to set a single season attendance record for the fourth consecutive year. This year, the program has sold 39,000 season tickets, which is 8,000 more than last year.
Montemayor: Don’t underestimate NASCAR
Racing boasts one of the largest sub-cultures in modern America.
Shirlen gets fresh start with Kansas team
Junior transfer cross country runner Isaiah Shirlen is fitting in nicely with the Jayhawk squad
Seniors in engineering school build hybrid car
The transformed 1974 VW Beetle can now run on biodiesel, ethanol or gasoline.
Humane society holds benefit auction
University of Kansas sports memorabilia and items donated by local businesses will be for sale Friday. All proceeds benefit the animals at the Lawrence Humane Society.
Pulse coffee shop opens in Burge Union
The on-campus coffee chain has opened a fourth location after student requests.
Off week gives team chance to fix problems
Mangino plans to improve on both sides of the ball before Kansas takes on Iowa State
Where to watch the debate
Several spots around Lawrence are hosting debate watch parties Friday night.
Big 12 Football Wrap-Up
This week brought debate over the new, shorter play clock, and the illegality of staff using laptops.
Puppets bring fairy tale to life
The University of Kansas Theatre for Young People will perform “The King Stag” this weekend at Inge Theatre in Murphy Hall. The play uses puppets and traditional acting to tell the 18th century fairy tale.
Working out the kinks
KU Fit works to do away with men's group-fitness phobia
Stash your ca$h
Controlling your money now can amount to large rewards