Matt Crooks, Stilwell junior, performs a musical number during his audition in front of several judges Thursday night in Murphy Hall. Crooks was one of several students who auditioned for a spot in a fall performance with the University Theatre Department.

Published on August 17, 2007

File photo Dabielle McCray and her teammates gave some attitude to their Australian competition overtheir 10-day trip. The women played four games in preparation for the upcoming season. The team also took some time to appreciate the foreign landscape and entertainment.

Published on August 17, 2007

Psychology professor Patricia Hawley accepts a check for $5000 from Mark Heider, president of Commerce Bank in Lawrence, as part of a Kemper award she received Thursday afternoon during a surprise visit to her afternoon class. The Provost, Robert Lariviere, far left, was among the vistors to Hawley's classroom. Five other University of Kansas professors received Kemper Awards.

Published on August 17, 2007