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

Crystal Hong, Rose Hill senior, and her partner Jocelyn Bencken, were married in Florida in March over Spring Break. Crystal came out as a lesbian to her mother during her senior year of high school but has not yet come out to her father. While some lesbian and gay students finally feel free to come out to their parents once in college, others hesitate for fear of rejection or loss of financial support, or both.

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

Chancellor Robert Hemenway announces he will step down from his position on June 30 at a press conference in Strong Hall Monday morning. Hemenway, the University's 16th chancellor, has held the position since 1995. Hemenway said he wanted to dedicate more time to writing and teaching.

Published on December 8, 2008

Published on December 8, 2008