Tuesday, June 30
Simien makes move to minister
Former Kansas basketball player Wayne Simien has turned from NBA to sports ministry
Kansas pitcher makes national team
Sophomore pitcher T.J. Walz tries out late for American national team and rises to the top.
Campus police utilize segways
Public safety office enjoys investment, waits for cost benefit analysis
Review: Wilco (The Album)
Album features a great combination that can “make you feel two ways at once.”
Review: My Sister’s Keeper
Film presents an emotional picture of a family’s struggle as their daughter battles leukemia.
Review: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Plot, special effects a disappointment while humor saves some scenes.
Graduates gamble on health insurance
One third of college graduates are uninsured after graduation; experts advise being insured
Students find themselves maxed out
It can be easy to accumulate large credit card debts while in college.
Weekend bike tour for all ages
The Tour of Lawrence will offer family activities over the Fourth of July weekend.
Hirschfeld: Tweets shouldn’t be used as news
Broadcast stations are using Twitter participants as a way to get more people to watch the news.
Regan: LGBT want rights in Ireland: given some, not all
Columnist abroad works at Gay Community News, sees how new bill affects LGBT community
Library workshops improve availability
KU Libraries’ Instructional Services hopes students will take advantage of its additional times and locations.
Reusing hazardous waste saves city and citizens money
Lawrence’s hazardous waste site offers free use of common household products.
Monday, June 29
City passes stricter house party regulations
The new ordinance holds party hosts accountable for minors caught drinking.
Spitfire Grill gives musical adult twist
The University’s summer play contains adult content, yet has an emotional response.
Regents allocating funds to maintenance, tuition
Two thirds of funds are going towards deferred maintenance with the remainder providing tuition assistance.
Sunday, June 28
Solidarity Center tries to keep from closing down
Local volunteers for Solidarity work to keep the center open.
Nonprofit holds fundraiser for Kenyan aid
Comfort the Children International works in Maai Mahiu, Kenya improving living conditions
Physics professor’s life honored
Raymond Ammar was remembered by family and friends for his love of classical music and academia.
Thursday, June 25
Regents vote to increase tuition
The increase will make it possible for the University to keep the tuition compact
Lawrence, Japan exchange ideas on organic business
Japanese organic food professionals are visiting Lawrence to explore local organic markets.
Twitter reflects civil unrest in Iran
Social networking sites link Tehran with the world
Professor of physics dies at 76
Raymond Ammar served as chair of the physics department and provided ‘world-class’ instruction
Church unites Spanish speakers
Lawrence’s Plymouth Congregational Church offers new Spanish-speaking services.
Two Topeka men will appear for robbery
The men were charged with two counts of robbery and three counts of attempted robbery.
Wednesday, June 24
Editorial: Tuition increase mishandled
The proposed tuition increase leaves students' best interests behind
Regan: Smoking taboo doesn't fly abroad
Smoking in Ireland more acceptable than in U.S.
Tuesday, June 23
KU Women's basketball player selected for Team USA
Danielle McCray was chosen to play in the World University Games in Belgrade, Serbia this July.
Lawrence Community Shelter grows to accommodate recent closure
Salvation Army shelter closing bring LCS homeless count to about 75, double the city’s limit.
Sustainable food recognition tonight at 7
Kansas River Valley sustainable food community recognized at Liberty Hall; economist Ken Meter to speak.
Former officer charged with wire fraud
Robert Sayler, former Lawrence Police officer, accused of selling stolen video games on eBay.
Unpaid internship experience too risky?
Students question whether unpaid internships are worth it.
Monday, June 22
Study abroad is possible despite economy
Financial aid and personal budgeting can make travel affordable.
Congressman to visit Lawrence Amtrak station
Dennis Moore will discuss improvements to the station and a possible change of ownership.
Board of Regents to determine tuition
Their decision will affect the four-year tution freeze compact offered to incoming freshman.
Senate leaders working with new administrators
Mason Heilman and May Davis are focusing on recruitment and setting groundwork.
Sunday, June 21
New mayor wants more KU graduates to stay in Lawrence
Mayor Robert Chestnut wants to create more jobs so graduates have a reason to stay.
Engineering team takes third place in competition
Students competed against more than 60 universities in the Formula SAE California competition.
Saturday, June 20
Local bars now building patios
The city commission recently approved a new patio for the Jackpot Music Hall.
Friday, June 19
Freshman had ‘penchant for creating and designing’
Friends and family gathered Thursday to mourn the death of Daniel Persons.
Thursday, June 18
Stopping to smell the roses
Landscaping around campus requires careful planning, budgeting and man power.
Hundreds attend memorial for Frederick
Hundreds of friends, family, coworkers and former students attended a memorial Wednesday for former athletics director Robert Frederick.
Wednesday, June 17
Student dies in car accident
Daniel S. Persons, Towanda freshman, died Sunday near El Dorado.
Trimble: Cherish this Father's Day
Spend time with your dad this Father's Day.
Tuesday, June 16
Self anticipates growing pains
With its starters all returning, preparation for Kansas is more important now than ever.
Five Kansas players offered MLB contracts
Three of the players have already signed with the teams.
Regan: this reporter misinterprets Irish charm
Before she begins to study abroad, Kayla Regan learns how some Irish wish good luck
Camp encourages girls to study engineering
The School of Engineering hosts a camp for girls to get hands-on experience in engineering.
Review: Fool
‘Fool’ makes Shakepeare’s ‘King Lear’ an easy, funny read with subtle references and blatant humor.
Review: Motorman
David Ohle’s book presents strange situations that are not for the ‘faint-hearted.’
Review: Wipeout
Reality show brings summer hilarity as contestants perform outrageous stunts.
Monday, June 15
Former athletics director remembered by many
Robert Frederick, athletics director for 14 years, died Friday night at the age of 69.
Students compete in Ironman 70.3 triathlon
John McGreevy, Wichita senior, competed in his 17th triathlon Sunday and it won’t be his last.
Former student pays restitution
Basoflas paid resitution the the Lawrence Humane Society and Lawrence Veterinary Hospital.
The T now a part of Google application
The application allows riders to plan trips around their schedules.
Sunday, June 14
Professor develops six-step program to cure depression
Stephen Ilardi published “The Depression Cure,” a book that outlines his theory.
Students remember Robert Frederick
Frederick, former athetics director, died Friday after a bicycle accident.
Men’s basketball ticket prices adjusted
The Athletics Department is introducing a tier system for non-student season ticket holders.
Saturday, June 13
Ironman race Sunday at Clinton State Park
Event starts at 6:30 a.m. with a distance swim in Clinton Lake.
Jayhawk greats battle at Roundball Classic
Among the former Kansas basketball players represented were Wayne Simien, Sasha Kaun and Darnell Jackson.
Friday, June 12
Community pays tribute to security officer
Eight people gathered at South Park to honor Stephen Tyrone Johns
Lunchtime concerts brings downtown to life
The annual Summer Brown Bag Concert series will continue until the end of July.
Thursday, June 11
MLB drafts four KU players
KU baseball players may sign with MLB
NCAA temporarily waives dues
The Athletics Department will save $1,800 because of the decision.
$5,000 in rare books stolen from Watson
Rare books and art prints were stolen from Watson Library May 28.
Merge between bus systems in the works
New Lawrence Transit Administrator, Robert Nugent, works to merge Transit System with KU’s.
Former student has not paid restitution
Cem Basoflas, former student from Istanbul Turkey, still owes thousands for animal cruelty.
Wednesday, June 10
Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs concert
The band rocks old songs while elevating itself to the next level.
Review: Mos Def album
‘The Ecstatic’ offers ‘patchwork of infectious beats and rhymes.’
Review: Dave Matthews Band album
‘Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King’ offers tribute to LeRoi Moore.
Review: ‘The Hangover’
Director Todd Phillips brings humor reminiscent of ‘Old School’ to the screen.
Review: Peter Bjorn and John album
‘Living Thing’ offers only one song that makes the cut.
Swine Flu infects two in Douglas County
Health officials say there is no need to change travel plans
Q & A with incoming chancellor Gray-Little
Gray-Little plans increased focus on research, funding
Trimble: Lawrence is even better in summer
Calm, quiet days and nights make Lawrence enjoyable in summer.
Editorial: New chancellor more than ready
Bernadette Gray-Little possesses perfect qualities for the chancellor position.
Facebook: Best friend or worst enemy?
Your Facebook profile can help or hurt you in job searching
Incoming chancellor’s salary announced
Bernadette Gray-Little’s salary to be more than Hemenway’s
Tuesday, June 9
Spooner Hall’s lawn gets bedazzled
Artist Patrick Dougherty used tree saplings to create a large tree sculpture called “The Bedazzler”.
Hemenway prepares for up-coming transition
Hemenway has worked to make the June 30 transition as smooth as possible.
Crime still an issue despite fewer students
As the student population drops in the summer months, crime remains unabated.
Annual Film Fest kicks off Thursday
Spencer Tracy, music and free popcorn come to 9th and New Hampshire streets this week.
Construction disrupts parking permit zones
The construction is affecting handicapped parking and equipment delivery zones.
Monday, June 8
Three journalism graduates earn awards
Two of the graduates placed in the top three at the Hearst National Championship .
Kansas baseball falls short in Regionals
The Jayhawks lost to North Carolina in the Regional finals.
Athletes qualify for Outdoor Championships
Four KU track members will compete this week in Fayetteville, Ark.
Tony Thompson to tryout for Team USA
Sophomore third baseman would be the first Jayhawk to play internationally
NSF awards six $30,000 doctoral fellowships
The new fellows will be participating in the C-CHANGE program focusing on climate change.
Sunday, June 7
Swine flu confirmed in Douglas County
A local late-stage victim adds to growing international diagnoses.
Ninth Street construction to begin
Construction on Ninth Street will reduce traffic to one lane or local traffic only in certain spots.
Federal funding goes to campus maintenance
University receives more than $2 million for building fire codes, ADA accessibility.
Atkinson to serve as interim chancellor
Barbara Atkinson will continue in her role as Executive Vice Chancellor of the University of Kansas Medical Center as well.
Saturday, June 6
129 participants attend mini college
Adults were given the opportunity to take classes, tour campus and learn about KU traditions.
Wednesday, June 3
Davis' suspension lifted after meeting
May Davis won her appeal and can now begin her vice presidential duties.
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