Stories for September 2, 2009

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Athletics proposes new stadium suites tower

The Athletics Department hopes to build an addition to Memorial Stadium and pledges $40 million to academics if the plan is approved.

Shorman: Early birds get the grades

How sleeping boosts GPA.

Editorial: Band Day parade will be a missed tradition this year

The KU Band Day Parade was canceled because of earlier network broadcasting times.

Hafner: Where scholarly and sacred pursuits meet

Questions of faith should not be taboo for college students.

Asteroid Head shows off art

Local artists display work at Wonder Fair for the next week and a half.

Jenkins talks health care

U.S. rep. says she’s happy to see many faces at town hall meeting.

Dorn ready to lead tennis squad

Senior wants to motivate the team and win more matches.

Professor helps plan eco-city building

Innovative design of self-sustaining building makes way-finding an important study.

Freshman wide receiver shows talent

Bradley McDougald’s fresh talent is bringing some excitement to the Kansas football team.

Kansas Soccer ranks No. 23 in Soccer Times

Its successful week ends as it defeats Pepperdine and Arizona State and wins the Lady Vol Invite.

Morning Brew: Cubs trail behind in MLB

The Cubs are trailing behind after starting the season with hopes for a division title.

Smokeout events target student smokers

The event, put on by Student Health Services, provides resources to kick the habit.

Campus ADHD prescription abuse increases

Recent studies showing a rise in ADHD prescription abuse among students highlight the medication’s misconceptions.

Wildcats not wild for new sports writer

Fresh at his new sports writing position in Manhattan, former Jayhawk is met with jeers

Swimming and diving loses All-American

The team has high hopes despite losing diver Erin Mertz, who has transferred to Purdue.

Urban planners begin new lecture series

New lecture series focuses on new developments in the future of urban planning

Freshman has more speed than former star

Freshman running back Toben Opurum’s teammates are enthusiastic about his speed and ability.