Junior running back Jake Sharp hugs a child after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Wednesday night's Insight Bowl in Tempe Ariz.

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Jayjhawk football head coach Mark Mangino greets defensive players returning to the sidelines with cheers after successful play during Wednesday night's Insight Bowl in Tempe Ariz.

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Senior linebacker Joe Mortensen sacks a member of the Minnesota offense during Wednesday night's Insight Bowl in Tempe Ariz.

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Junior quarterback Todd Reesing tries to evade a Minnesota tackle during Wednesday's Insight Bowl in Tempe, Ariz.

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The defensive and offensive players of the game, James Holt (left, defense) and Dezmon Briscoe (right, offense) stand on the presentation stage to receive their MVP trophies.

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Head coach Mark Mangino talks on the trophy presentation stage after the game.

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Defensive player of the game James Holt makes a sack on Minnesota's quarterback.

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Defensive tackle Jamal Greene makes a solo tackle on a Minnesota running back after Jacob Branstetter punted the ball to the 1 yard line.

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Daymond Patterson gets up in the face of a Minnesota receiver to break up a pass.

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The referees signal for a Minnesota turnover after Kansas forced the fumble.

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Quarterback Todd Reesing makes a pass to Dezmon Briscoe during the second half of play.

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Dezmon Briscoe looks to cut up field past a Minnesota safety.

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Receiver Kerry Meier pulls in a catch during the first half against Minnesota.

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Daymond Patterson gets low to make a tackle on a Minnesota back.

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Dezmon Briscoe celebrates running through the end zone after his first touchdown.

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Dezmon Briscoe walks in for Kansas' first touchdown of the day.

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Junior quarterback Todd Reesing narrowly escapes a Minnesota tackle during the first quarter of Wednesday's Insight Bowl.

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Junior quarterback Todd Reesing looks for an open receiver during the first quarter of Wednesday's Insight Bowl.

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Danielle McCray drives to the basket during the second half of the game.

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The Jayhawk bench cheers on the team during the second half of the game.

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Kyrsten Boogaard shoots during the second half of the game.

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Sade Morris runs for a loose ball during the second half of the game.

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Kyrsten Boogaard blocks a shot during the second half of the game.

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Kansas Coach Bonnie Henrickson encourages the Jayhawks during the first half of the game.

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Porscha Weddington goes up for a jump shot while being guarded by Ashlee Joseph during the first half of the game.

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Danielle McCray is aggressively guarded by Houston's Courtney Taylor and Brittney Scott during the first half of the game.

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Players help Houston's Jasmine Johnson up after an aggressive play during the first half of the game.

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Porscha Weddington goes up for a shot during the first half of the game.

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Sherron Collins celebrates after drawing a foul during the second half of the game.

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The Jayhawk bench celebrates during the second half of the game.

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Sherron Collins and Marcus Morris struggle against Anthony Raffa during the second half of the game.

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Cole Aldrich jumps to block the shot of Scotty McRae during the second half of the game.

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Sherron Collins talks with the official during the first half of the game.

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Players struggle for a loose ball during the first half of the KU vs. Albany game.

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Cole Aldrich jumps to block the shot of Albany's Will Harris during the first half of the KU vs. Albany game.

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Travis Releford dunks while Albany's Brian Connelly looks on during the first half of the game.

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Minnesota defensive end Willie Vandesteeg answers questions at a Tuesday morning press conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. Vandesteeg accumulated 34 solo tackles and 13 assists during the 2008 regular season.

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Minnesota linebacker Steve Davis answers questions at a Tuesday morning press conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. Davis, a team captain who played all 12 regular season games, accumulated 29 solo tackles and 13 assists during the 2008 regular season.

Published on December 30, 2008

Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Tim Brewster responds to questions at a Tuesday morning press conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Gophers enter the Insight Bowl with a 7-5 regular season record, matching that of the Jayhawks.

Published on December 30, 2008

Junior safety Darrell Stuckey responds to questions at a Tuesday morning press conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Stuckey leads the Jayhawks with five interceptions, and ranks second on the team in tackles.

Published on December 30, 2008

Jayhawks head coach Mark Mangino spreaks with reporters during a Tuesday morning press conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Jayhawks enter Wednesday's Inight Bowl with a 7-5 regular season record, matching that of their opponents, the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Published on December 30, 2008

Junior quarterback Todd Reesing, left, and junior safety Darrell Stuckey respond to questions at a Tuesday morning press conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Jayhawks enter Wednesday's Inight Bowl with a 7-5 regular season record, matching that of their opponents, the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Published on December 30, 2008

Junior wide receiver Kerry Meier participates in an open practice Monday morning in Scottsdale, Ariz. Meier averaged more than 10 yards per reception this season.

Published on December 29, 2008

Senior wide receiver Marcus Herford goes through a relaxed receiving drill during an open practice in Scottsdale, Ariz. Herford was Kansas' top kickoff returner for most of the 2008 regular season, averaging more than 15 yards per return.

Published on December 29, 2008

The crew from the Kansan and KUJH sets up a shot atop "A Mountain" in Tempe, Ariz., which overlooks Sun Devil Stadium.

Published on December 29, 2008

Junior cornerback Justin Thornton, seen here during the Jayhawks' 2008 victory over Kansas State, has been suspended from play for Wednesday's Insight Bowl. Thornton was suspended for disciplinary reasons, team officials said Monday.

Published on December 29, 2008

University of Minnesota quarterback Adam Weber participates in an open practice Sunday afternoon in Tempe, Ariz. The 6'3" sophomore averaged more than 215 passing yards per game during the 2008 regular season.

Published on December 28, 2008

University of Minnesota linebacker Deon Hightower answers questions after the Golden Gophers' open practice on Sunday afternoon in Tempe, Ariz. The 226-pound senior achieved 60 tackles during the 2008 season, with eight and a half tackles behind the line of scrimage.

Published on December 28, 2008

University of Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster chats with an assistant coach during the Golden Gophers' open practice on Sunday afternoon in Tempe, Ariz. Minnesota is returning to the Insight Bowl for the second time since 2006, when they were defeated by Texas Tech 44-41 in overtime after squandering a 38-7 lead.

Published on December 28, 2008

University of Minnesota assistant coaches and coordinators walk among their team after a practice session on Sunday afternoon in Tempe, Ariz. Both the Golden Gophers and the Jayhawks come to the Insight Bowl with 7-5 regular season records.

Published on December 28, 2008

Junior guard Sherron Collins attempts to get to the basket with less than 10 seconds on the clock before having his shot knocked away. Collins shot was the last attempt by the Jayhawks in a 61-60 loss to Massachusetts.

Published on December 13, 2008

A dejected set of Morris twins watch from the bench as their lead slips away during the final minutes of play against Massachusetts. Kansas lost 61-60.

Published on December 13, 2008

Sophomore center Cole Aldrich and sophomore guard Brady Morningstar combine for a block against a Massachusetts forward during the second half. Kansas fell short of a win on a last second blocked shot 61-60 against the Minutemen Saturday at the Sprint Center.

Published on December 13, 2008

Junior guard Sherron Collins fights to maintain possession after coming down with an offensive rebound. Collins finished with three offensive rebounds and led the Jayhawks with 19 points Saturday afternoon at the Sprint Center in a 61-60 loss to Massachusetts.

Published on December 13, 2008

Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor stretches out before a missed layup after the ball rolled out of the basket. Taylor shot just 1 for 7 from the field and 0-3 from three in a 61-60 loss to Massachusetts.

Published on December 13, 2008

An active Massachusetts bench went crazy after jumping out to a 12 point lead midway through the first half. Massachusetts held on to the lead winning 61-60 Saturday at the Sprint Center.

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Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor (left) and freshman center Markieff Morris trap a Massachusetts guard at mid court. The Jayhawks scored 14 points off of a total of 15 turnovers Saturday in a 61-60 loss to the Minutemen.

Published on December 13, 2008

Junior guard Sherron Collins drives the baseline for a reverse layup during the first half against Massachusetts. Kansas lost 61-60 after a last second shot attempt by Collins that was knocked away just before the buzzer sounded.

Published on December 13, 2008

Jon Lane, Tonganoxie freshman, shown here at his May 2008 graduation from Tonganoxie High School with his best friend, Matt Williams, Tonganoxie freshman. Lane and Williams had planned to join Triangle, the engineering fraternity, together. But when Lane began vomitig blood during the first week of classes in August, medical expenses drained Lane's financial resources, leaving him no choice but to live at home with his mother.

Published on December 11, 2008

Before Lane's condition worsened to the point of constant hospitalization, he spent most of his spare time communicating through the Internet from the Tonganoxie apartment he shares with his mother. After Lane's medical condition decimated the family's finances, their employer arranged a lease in a small complex owned by the restaurant where Lane and his mother worked.

Published on December 11, 2008

A series of encouragements, collected from fortune cookies, adorn Lane's computer. Because Lane's medical condition often makes it difficult to socialize outside his home, he spends much of his time on social networking sites like Facebook or posting videos on YouTube.

Published on December 11, 2008

Nurses at Lawrence Memorial Hospital administer emergency dialysis to Jon Lane on Nov. 2. Lane had been diagnosed with acidosis, a condition of high acidity in the blood or plasma, three days ealier. When Lane returned two days later, doctors discovered elevated levels of creatin in his blood and decided to administer the dialysis in combination with antibiotics and intraveneous therapy in order to stabilize his blood chemistry.

Published on December 11, 2008

Sophomore center Krysten Boogaard tries to get a shot up in traffic during the first half of Wednesday's game.

Published on December 11, 2008

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Senior center Matt Kleinmann battles for a rebound during Saturday's game against Jackson State. Coach Bill Self said Kleinmann got the start because none of the other big men had practiced hard enough. The team will have plenty of time to work on how they practice because their next game isn't until Saturday.

Published on December 9, 2008

A resident of the Lawrence Community Shelter takes his evening medication while the shelter's night manager keeps watch over the medications of others. Lack of adequate medical care is listed as one of the major contributing to factors to homelessness in the United States.

Published on December 9, 2008

Men and women from the Lawrence area gather in the basement of the First United Methodist Church on a Tuesday morning in early November. The church is home to the Jubilee Cafe, a twice-a-week program that serves free breakfast. The cafe is part of a thorough network of feeding programs throughout the downtown area, which many of the city's homeless depend upon for their survival.

Published on December 9, 2008

Benjamin Pierce, left, and two traveling companions silently solicit donations from passersby in downtown Lawrence in mid-October. Lawrence is a common way station for youths hitchhiking across the country during the warmer months of the year. In 2005, Lawrence implemented laws intended to curb aggressive panhandling. In November, the City Commission revisited the law at the request of downtown business owners, who felt that the continuing prevalence of panhandling was discouraging shoppers from visiting the area.

Published on December 9, 2008

Nathan Ledford waits for donations of spare change in downtown Lawrence. Ledford, one of the city's several hundred homeless, was directed to Lawrence when he was discharged from the Fort Scott State Hospital where he was being treated for bipolar disorder and marijuana abuse. Homeless outreach workers in Lawrence say it's common practice for other communities in the region to send their homeless to Lawrence because of the city's extensive resources for the homeless population.

Published on December 9, 2008

Jason Guivera, a one-time resident at the Lawrence Community Shelter prepares a sandwich from the shelter's pantry in late October. The sign at the right, warning against giving the shelter's food to banned individuals, refers to persons who have violated the shelters restriction on violent or abusive behavior on the grounds. Although the facility is an open shelter, meaning individuals are not required to be sober to sleep there, idividuals can be permanently banned if they epeatedly exercise violence against staff or other people using the shelter.

Published on December 9, 2008

Shannon Sullivan has been getting painted leaves ready in her attic in preparation for a public art display on campus today. The leaves, which she painted with a milk-based paint that is environmentally friendly, took two weeks to completely dry. She described the leaves, which are painted with bold colors, as striking.

Published on December 9, 2008

Coach Bill Self holds his head in his hands during a rough first half against Jackson State Saturday afternoon in Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 8, 2008

Sara Thompson, Salina senior, came out to her parents over the phone. Although they were supportive at first, her mother later revealed her disappointment at losing her dream of Thompson getting married and having children. Thompson told her she could still have a family, but her mother considered it sinful.

Published on December 8, 2008

Ashlynn Horras, Knoxville, Iowa, junior, had to face angry and disappointing reactions from her father and stepmother after it was revealed she had a girlfriend. Her father blamed himself and asked her what he could have done differently to prevent her from becoming a lesbian. "In his mind, it's not possible to be gay and happy," she said. "I think that was his main concern."

Published on December 8, 2008

Julian Rivera, Lenexa senior, struggled with whether he could be both a good son and be gay. His mother found out he was gay after reading an essay by Rivera's sister that referenced his sexuality and was accidentally left out in his parents' kitchen. He and his parents haven't yet talked at length about his sexuality.

Published on December 8, 2008

An unidentified man stands atop the roof of the Ranch on Monday afternoon. After officers talked the man into coming down from the roof peacefully, he was taken to the Lawrence Police Station for questioning. Sgt. Michael Monroe said the man may be charged with criminal trespassing.

Published on December 8, 2008

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Larry Sinks, owner of the JoeCollege.com T-shirt company, is embroiled in an ongoing legal battle with the KU Athletics Department. In July, a jury ordered Sinks to pay more than $127,000 in a copyright infringement suit filed by the University. Sinks, who says he has spent more than $350,000 in legal fees, says he believes that the University is unfairly targeting him.

Published on December 7, 2008

Jordan Wurth, Wichita senior, studies a photograph on view in the 20/21 gallery of the Spencer Art Museum. Wurth needed to view the photograph in person at the museum for the final paper in his "History of Photography" class.

Published on December 7, 2008

Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor drops off a no-look pass in the lane during the first half of Saturday's game. Taylor recorded a double-double in the game, scoring 10 points and 11 assists.

Published on December 7, 2008

Sophomore center Cole Aldrich throws down a slam during the second half of Saturday's victory over Jackson State. The Jayhawks outscored the Tigers 50-31 in the second half.

Published on December 7, 2008

Freshman forward Marcus Morris goes up for a shot during the first half of the game. Morris hit all three of his shots from the floor for six points in the first half.

Published on December 7, 2008

Sophomore guard Tyrel Reed tries to come up with a loose ball that got stuck under him during the first half of the game.

Published on December 7, 2008

Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor lets a shot fly in traffic during the first half.

Published on December 6, 2008

Sophomore guard Tyrel Reed goes up for a three. Reed hit three three-pointers in the game.

Published on December 6, 2008

Freshman forward Marcus Morris defends a drive during Saturday's game.

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Kansas football coach Mark Mangino joined members of his staff in the stands for the game. Kansas recently accepted a bid to play in the Insight Bowl.

Published on December 6, 2008

Junior guard Sherron Collins tries to get to the rim during a first-half fast break. Collins responded to a 2-for-9 shot and five point performance in the first half with a 12 point second half performance.

Published on December 6, 2008

Freshman forward Marcus Morris goes up for a shot during the first half of the game. Morris hit all three of his shots from the floor for six points in the first half.

Published on December 6, 2008

Coach Bill Self yells instructions to his players during the second half of the game.

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Sophomore center Cole Aldrich throws down a slam during the second half of Saturday's victory over Jackson State. The Jayhawks outscored the Tigers 50-31 in the second half.

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Junior guard Danielle McCray stretches out to get a finger tip block on a San Jose State shot. McCray led the Jayhawks with 20 points and two blocks in a 93-49 win over San Jose State, moving to 7-0 on the season.

Published on December 4, 2008

Martin "Marty" Watson trims a customer's hair Thursday afternoon. Watson was named the Lawrence 2008 NAACP Minority Businessman of the Year.

Published on December 4, 2008

Zach Siegel, El Paso, Texas, sophomore, Jordan Leboyer, Chicago sophomore, Michael Solganik, Overland Park sophomore, and others watch Rabbi Zalman Tiechel speak at the Memorial and Solidarity Gathering on Thursday night. The memorial was paying tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India.

Published on December 4, 2008

The Jayhawks will play the Missouri Tigers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., until at least 2012. Athletics department officials defend the decision, while local business owners argue that it detracts customers.

Published on December 4, 2008

Prashanth Venkataramanujam will perform his comedy routine at 8 p.m. Saturday in Woodruff Auditorium. Venkataramanujam was invited to campus by the KU South Asian Student Association, or SASA.

Published on December 4, 2008

Junior forward Porscha Weddington attempts to get between two defenders in the lane but was called for a charge on the play.

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Junior guard Danielle McCray puts up a three pointer over an opposing defender.

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Junior guard Danielle McCray stretches out to get a finger tip block on a San Jose State shot.

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Junior guard Sade Morris looks cross court to an open teammate before making a skip pass.

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Sophomore forward Nicollette Smith slides over to help out on defense Thursday night against San Jose State.

Published on December 4, 2008

Junior guard Sade Morris takes the ball to the basket during Sunday's game against New Orleans. Morris scored all 17 of her points in the second half

Published on December 4, 2008

Junior guard Sherron Collins takes the ball to the basket during the first half of the game. Collins ended the game with a double-double, recording 15 points and 11 assists.

Published on December 4, 2008

Adderall is Food and Drug Administration-approved for the estimated four percent of adults in the United States who are diagnosed with ADHD.

Published on December 4, 2008

Adderall increases a user's blood pressure and heart rate. These side effects can increase the urge to smoke cigarettes, because the nicotine has a contrasting calming effect.

Published on December 4, 2008

Freshman forward Marcus Morris looks on as freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor jokes around with sophomore guard Conner Teahan during the final minutes of the game. The Jayhawks defeated the Aggies 100-79.

Published on December 4, 2008

Freshman forward Marcus Morris battles New Mexico State's Jahmar Young for a loose ball during the first half of the game.

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Winter weather can contribute to changes in mood, especially if students aren't getting enough sleep. Steve Ilardi, associate professor of psychology, said some factors that contributed to seasonal depression, such as lack of sun exposure and sleep deprivation, were avoidable.

Published on December 4, 2008

Sophomore forward Conner Teahan tries to secure a rebound during Wednesday night's game.

Published on December 3, 2008

Freshman center Markieff Morris shoots a turnaround jumper during the first half.

Published on December 3, 2008

Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor makes an acrobatic move under the basket to score two during the game. Taylor, who had trouble hitting shots around the rim against Kent State on Monday, hit 8-of-14 from the field against the Aggies.

Published on December 3, 2008

Sophomore center Cole Aldrich battles for a rebound during the first half of the game. Aldrich only played 22 minutes because of foul trouble but scored 13 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.

Published on December 3, 2008

Freshman forward Marcus Morris battles New Mexico State's Jahmar Young for a loose ball during the first half of the game.

Published on December 3, 2008

Junior guard Sherron Collins takes the ball to the basket during the first half of the game. Collins ended the game with a double-double, recording 15 points and 11 assists.

Published on December 3, 2008

Freshman forward Marcus Morris looks on as freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor jokes around with sophomore guard Conner Teahan during the final minutes of the game. The Jayhawks defeated the Aggies 100-79.

Published on December 3, 2008

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Published on December 2, 2008

Junior guard Sade Morris looks to drive during Sunday's game against New Orleans

Published on December 2, 2008

People participate in a candlelit vigil held outside the Taj Mahal hotel, in background, to pay tribute to the victims of the Mumbai attacks, in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008.

Published on December 2, 2008

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Sophomore forward Nicollette Smith tries to drive past defenders during Sunday afternoon's game against New Orleans. Smith wore a protective mask because she suffered a deviated septum during Kansas' first game of the season.

Published on December 2, 2008

Junior guard Sherron Collins looks at the referee in disbelief after being whistled for his second foul during the first half of the game.

Published on December 1, 2008

Kent State forward Anthony Simpson fouls freshman center Markieff Morris.

Published on December 1, 2008

Kent State center Brandon Parks argues a call with referee Steve Wilmer during the first half. The Golden Flashes committed 28 fouls in the game, which led to 32 Kansas points off of free throws.

Published on December 1, 2008

Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor defends Kent State's leading scorer Al Fisher during the first half of the game. Kansas held Fisher, who entered the game averaging more than 20 point per game, to just five points

Published on December 1, 2008

Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor goes up for a shot during the second half of the game.

Published on December 1, 2008

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Michael Banks, Paola freshman, works on a design project dealing with split-complementary colors. Banks is a graphic design major and said that the reorganization of the School of Fine Arts would have benefits but would take some getting used to.

Published on December 1, 2008

Junior receiver Kerry Meier pulls in the game winning touchdown to put Kansas ahead 39-37. Meier recorded 106 yards receiving and had two touchdowns with an injured hamstring in a 40-37 victory over the Tigers on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium.

Published on December 1, 2008

Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel pitches a last-second pass as sophomore defensive end Jake Laptad takes him to the ground in the KU end zone. Missouri's line of scrimmage began at the two yard line after a deep punt from the Jayhawks in the first half of Saturday's Border War game at Arrowhead Stadium.

Published on December 1, 2008

Sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe fends off a Missouri defender during Saturday's Border Showdown at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Briscoe rushed for 310 yards throughout the game, which culminated in a 40-37 Jayhawk victory over the Tigers.

Published on December 1, 2008

Junior guard Sade Morris goes up for two during Sunday's victory against New Orleans at Allen Fieldhouse. Morris led Kansas with 20 points.

Published on December 1, 2008

Andreas Graf, Mission Woods senior, studied abroad in Germany and now works to help others share the same meaningful experience that he had. Graf is one of 25 students in the U.S. and Canada to serve as a Young Ambassador for the German Academic Exchange Service.

Published on December 1, 2008