News for Monday, September 29, 2008

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Tennis has a good start, but faded

The Jayhawk Invitational started well, but ended sour.

Japanese dance groups perform at Kansas City festival

The University’s Taiko Club and the Okinawa Dance Group showcased their skills this weekend at the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival.

On-campus diners go “trayless”

Hoping to reduce food waste, KU Dining Services conducts an experiment to determine how removing trays affects students’ eating habits.

Softball still perfect after 4-0 winning weekend

The Jayhawks sweep their home Fall Invitational, besting Butler County, Washburn and Emporia State.

Montemayor: Motorized beasts, elk heads highlight NASCAR spectacle

Sportswriters get carte blanche at NASCAR race.

Garden party showcases crops and dishes

Environmental club celebrates revitalized project with food grown by students and volunteers.

Big 12 has another winning weekend

Conference holds its own and goes 5-2 in non-conference games as Oklahoma takes over top spot.

Morning Brew: ‘City kid’ finds beauty in rural Kansas

Student drives southwest of Lawrence and finds small town Main Streets.

Student interns at ‘Daily Show’

Her aspirations of working on a New York comedy show came true last year.

KU club team struggles against archrival

Club hockey group loses games and goalies to Missouri during the weekend in rivalry matchup.

Rugby tournament draws teams from across the Midwest

This weekend’s tournament, at the Jayhawks’ Westwick Rugby Complex, pitted the collegiate team in a pick-up game against Oklahoma and the club team against the St. Louis Bombers.

Border war comes to Kansas Speedway

Sunday’s race a homecoming event for two racers from rival states.

Soccer falls 2-1 to Nebraska, rebounds with 3-2 victory against Iowa State

This weekend went from bad to good as the Jayhawks overcome double OT loss to the Cornhuskers with a 3-2 victory against the Cyclones.

Texas beats Kansas in five sets

Despite managing to win one set against No. 3 Longhorns, volleyball squad still disappointed about loss.

Quality education, not athletic victories, has increased enrollment

Officials say that high academic standards and affordable prices are the reason for this year’s record-breaking numbers.