Senior pitcher Mike Zagurski hurls the ball toward home plate. Zagurski allowed no hits through seven innings and recorded a career high 13 strikeouts during the Jayhawks 11-1 victory against Northern Colorado Friday at Hoglund Ball park.

Published on January 31, 2008

Oliver Meade, a second year Chicago graduate student, pumps excess oil from Mrs. E's into a heating-seperation barrel. "It cleans the oil and gets the food chunks out," said Meade. The three-day process turns 40 gallons of used oil into biodiesel that buses can run off of.

Published on January 31, 2008

Cody Kennedy, Overland Park senior to prepares for the American Gladiator try-outs. Kennedy is traveling to Austin, Tx, for the try-out, which begins on Saturday.

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Senior forward Darnell Jackson goes up for a shot in traffic during the second half of the game. Jackson had just two shot attempts in 30 minutes of playing time. He finished the game with seven points and four rebounds.

Published on January 31, 2008

A Kansas State fan holds a sign predicting the end of Kansas State's 24-game winless streak against Kansas in Manhattan. The streak came to an end with an 84-75 victory over the Jayhawks. The student section rushed onto the court following the game and celebreated with the Wildcat players.

Published on January 31, 2008

Head coach Bill Self yells instructions to the Kansas players during Wednesday's game. "It's not the end of the world," Self said after the game. He said he wished the team could have gone undefeated this season but knew they wouldn't.

Published on January 31, 2008

Sasha Kaun, senior center, holds a towel over his face while the game and Kansas's 24-game winning streak in Manhattan against the Wildcats both come to an end. Kaun finished the game with two points and three rebounds in 20 minutes. The Kansas State big men grabbed 16 offensive rebounds against the Jayhawk frontcourt.

Published on January 31, 2008

Head coach Bill Self argues with the referee over a foul called on Kansas during the first half. Kansas had 25 team fouls; K-State had 21.

Published on January 31, 2008

Robert Reynolds, Lee's Summit freshman, cuts through the lane to block the shot of Andrew Randall, Stillwell freshman. Randall and the rest of the Brokeback Mountaineers went on to win 44 to 41.

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Sophomore guard Sherron Collins takes a shot in the lane between two Kansas State defenders. Collins finished with 12 points on 5-for-11 shooting in 29 minutes.

Published on January 31, 2008

Junior guard Mario Chalmers tries to force a shot past Kansas State forward Michael Beasley during Wednesday night's game in Manhattan. Chalmers led Kansas with 19 points. The Wildcats defeated the Jayhawks 84-75 and improved to 5-0 in the Big 12 with the victory while Kansas dropped to 5-1.

Published on January 31, 2008

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur hangs his shoulders in disbelief as he is whistled for a foul during the first half of the game. Foul trouble kept Arthur on the bench for much of the game. Arthur finished with 12 points and seven boards, but played just 17 minutes in the game.

Published on January 31, 2008

Junior guard Mario Chalmers makes a slam dunk during the first half. Chalmers was the top scorer for Kansas with 19 points.

Published on January 31, 2008

K-State forward Michael Beasley dunks the ball during the second half. Beasley was the lead scorer of the game with 25 points in 38 minutes of play.

Published on January 31, 2008

K-State forwards Ron Anderson and Luis Colón celebrate their team's first home win against Kansas in 25 home games Wednesday night at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan. After the final buzzer the crowd stormed the court to join the players in celebration.

Published on January 31, 2008

Sasha Kaun, senior center, holds a towel over his face while the game and Kansas's 24-game winning streak in Manhattan both come to an end. Kaun finished the game with two points and three rebounds in 20 minutes.

Published on January 30, 2008

Sophomore guard Sherron Collins takes a shot in the lane between two Kansas State defenders. Collins finished with 12 points on 5-for-11 shooting in 29 minutes.

Published on January 30, 2008

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur hangs his shoulders in disbelief as he is whistled for a foul during the first half of the game. Foul trouble kept Arthur on the bench for much of the game. Arthur finished with 12 points and seven boards, but played just 17 minutes in the game.

Published on January 30, 2008

Junior guard Mario Chalmers tries to force a shot past Kansas State forward Michael Beasley during Wednesday night's game in Manhattan. Chalmers led Kansas with 19 points. The Wildcats defeated the Jayhawks 84-75 and improved to 5-0 in the Big 12 with the victory while Kansas dropped to 5-1.

Published on January 30, 2008

Senior center Sasha Kaun, sophomore forward Darrell Arthur and senior guard Russell Robinson wait on the bench while the final seconds tick off the clock. The Jayhawks suffered their first loss of the season. Kansas State shot 12-for-26 from behind the three-point line during the game.

Published on January 30, 2008

The crowd filled the Municiapl Auditorium Exhibition Hall to hear Obama deliver his speech. Obama said he was not running for president because of a long-held ambition, but because the American dream was slowly slipping away and he hoped to restore it.

Published on January 30, 2008

A young boy uses uses his "Stand for Change" sign to support himself so he could rest during Obama's speech. Obama's speech lasted less than an hour. But many of the younger attendees were obviously less engaged for the whole speech than the rest of the people who came out.

Published on January 30, 2008

Sebelius and McCaskill applaud as Obama delivers his speech. Both Democratic politicians cited their children as a major reason for deciding to publicly endorse Obama in his run for the White House.

Published on January 30, 2008

Obama greets supporters after his campaign speech in Kansas City, Mo. “I want to go before the world community and say, ‘America is back,’” Obama said. Obama said that unlike the Bush administration, he would lead the United States with diplomacy.

Published on January 30, 2008

Obama pauses during his speech while supporters wave their cards with campaign slogans to show their support. No matter what happened in the elections, Obama said, he could promise voters that no one from the Bush administration would be on the ballot.

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Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill greet Obama as he walks on to the stage. McCaskill announced her support for Obama earlier this month. Sebelius openly supported Obama for the first time yesterday.

Published on January 30, 2008

A woman shows her support for both the Jayhawks and Obama while volunteering at the rally Tuesday. Many KU students skipped class to attend Obama’s “Stand for Change” event.

Published on January 30, 2008

Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill greet Obama as he walks on to the stage. McCaskill announced her support for Obama earlier this month. Sebelius openly supported Obama for the first time yesterday.

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Obama pauses during his speech to let the crowd quiet down. Obama’s speech lasted less than an hour yesterday evening, but the crowd was clearly not disappointed with his performance.

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The crowd greets Obama as he enters the exhibition hall Tuesday evening. Obama visited his mother’s hometown, El Dorado, yesterday afternoon before stopping at Kansas City, Mo. to deliver a speech there.

Published on January 30, 2008

Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Candidate, addresses supporters at a rally at Tuesday at the Municipal Auditorium Exhibition Hall in Kansas City, Mo. Obama said he would give college students $4,000 a year for tuition, but students would have to do an unnamed amount of community service in return. Obama said students could complete their community service through long-term commitments like the Peace Corp or through commitments such as serving food at a soup kitchen.

Published on January 30, 2008

Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Candidate, addresses a group of supporters Tuesday evening at the Municipal Auditorium Exhibition Hall in Kansas City, Mo. Obama spoke of the need for better health care in America and increasing the minimum wage regularly to keep up with inflation.

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Student Senate is voting tonight on a resolution to oppose the building of the Oread Inn. The Inn, if passed, will be built at 12th and Indiana streets in the location of the Crossing and Beat the Bookstore.

Published on January 30, 2008

Brandon Hodges, Hot Springs, Ar senior receives the baton from Matt Baysinger, Overland Park freshman, during the 4x400 relay Saturday in the Kansas Relays at Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks placed 2nd in the race.

Published on January 30, 2008

Zac Cooper, back middle, with John, Lea and children in Aralsk by the Aral Sea in May of 2003.

Published on January 30, 2008

Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Candidate, addresses supporters at a rally at Tuesday at the Municipal Auditorium Exhibition Hall in Kansas City, Mo. Obama said he would give college students $4,000 a year for tuition, but students would have to do an unnamed amount of community service in return. Obama said students could complete their community service through long-term commitments like the Peace Corp or through commitments such as serving food at a soup kitchen.

Published on January 30, 2008

Britt Herman, Quincey, Ill. Freshman, faces the cold, snowy weather Tuesday morning outside of the Kansas Union. Monday, the temperature reached a high of 60 degrees, and it changed drastically Tuesday when the high was only 14 degrees.

Published on January 30, 2008

Will Stewart, Whittier, Calif., senior, and Adam Wood, Lawrence junior, campaign for Ron Paul. Wood traveled to Iowa and South Carolina to support Paul.

Published on January 30, 2008

Kansas hopes to stomp Kansas State at Manhattan tonight, continuing the 25-year-long winning streak against the Wildcats. The last time the Jayhawks lost in Manhattan was in 1983, before any of the current Kansas players were born.

Published on January 30, 2008

A 2005 report in Work & Family Life stated that among 25- to 34-year-olds 24% more women than men have associate’s degrees, 14% more women than men hold bachelor degrees and 21% more women than men have advanced degrees.

Published on January 29, 2008

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Kansas head coach Bill Self answers a callers question during the Hawk Talk radio show. The show runs from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday.

Published on January 29, 2008

Travis Releford, a basketball signee from Bishop Miege High School, will begin at the University this fall. Releford is the 37th-ranked high school basketball player in the country according to Scout.com, a national recruiting Web site.

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Sophomore outfielder John Allman slides home and scores on Preston Land's double in the fifth inning against North Dakota State at Hoglund Ballpark Wednesday afternoon. Allman had two hits and contributed two RBI to the 8-5 victory over the Bison.

Published on January 29, 2008

Seniors, Autumn Han, from Reeds Spring, Mo., and her boyfriend, Byung Kim, from Springfield, Mo., take a walk by Potters Lake with Han's Shih Tzu, Momo, on Monday. The recently warmer temperatures have brought many students outside the campus buildings to enjoy the weather. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration the warm weather could come to a halt today (Tuesday) with a pridicted high in the low thirties and a slight chance of snow.

Published on January 29, 2008

Kansas signee Travis Releford takes in the Kansas-Nebraska game on Saturday, Jan. 26 at Allen Fieldhouse. Releford, who signed with Kansas in November, has been a regular spectator at games this season.

Published on January 29, 2008

Modig said many of the support structures holding up the pipes were eroding. Hemenway estimated it woudl cost at least $100 million to fix the tunnels. Modig said the Legislature allotted only $8.8 million over the next several years to fix the tunnels.

Published on January 28, 2008

Modig said many of the support structures holding up the pipes were eroding. Hemenway estimated it woudl cost at least $100 million to fix the tunnels. Modig said the Legislature allotted only $8.8 million over the next several years to fix the tunnels.

Published on January 28, 2008

Modig demonstrates the need for repair on the tunnels that connect the buildings by pulling a loose piece of concrete from above a steam pipe. Legislature donated about $33 million dollars to the University for deferred maintenance as part of a five-year plan. However, Hemenway estimated the deferred maintenance would cost the University about $230 million.

Published on January 28, 2008

Jim Modig, director of design and construction management, explains the University's need for funding to repair the utility tunnels. The University runs all of its pipes, including heating, electrical and ventilation through the tunnels.

Published on January 28, 2008

The University's electical, heating and ventilation pipes run through the utility tunnels. Chancellor Robert Hemenway said if there was a malfunction in the tunnels, the University would have to shut down entire buildings or services.

Published on January 28, 2008

Sade Morris, sophomore guard, goes up for a jump shot near the end of the second half of Saturday's game against Texas A&M. The team had a total of 21 turnovers, Morris contributing seven of them, during the 58-51 loss.

Published on January 27, 2008

Governor Sebelius is asking the Kansas Legislature to support Chancellor Hemenway’s suggested improvements for the University this year. Hemenway listed the deferred maintenance of the utility tunnels as a top priority.

Published on January 27, 2008

United Students has unveiled its candidates for the approaching Student Senate election. Adam McGonigle, a Wichita sophomore, as presidential candidate and his runningmate, Michael Gillaspie, an Ashland junior. McGonigle, pictured here, addresses the group, Sunday at its introductory meeting held at Phi Delta Theta.

Published on January 27, 2008

Brent Pitts, sophomore goalie, blocks a shot at Friday nights game. The KU club ice hockey team played Nebraska at Pepsi Ice Midwest.

Published on January 27, 2008

Adam Crohn, senior forward, works his way past Nebraska during a game Friday night at Pepsi Ice Midwest.

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An unknown vandal has been ripping the handles off the doors of Tower C in the Jayhawk Tower Apartments. A sign was posted in an attempt to deter further vandalization of the buildings.

Published on January 27, 2008

Blake Peterson recently got hired by the University as a professor in the Department of Medicinal Cemistry to do cancer research. A lot of his research involves discoveries in novel drug delivery.

Published on January 27, 2008

Libby Harmon, senior pole vaulter clears the bar Friday afternoon at Anschutz Sports Pavilion. Harmon placed third in the pole vault during the Jayhawk Invitational track and field meet.

Published on January 27, 2008

Chocolate Mix Skittles have just hit the market this year. The mix includes five flavors: s'mores, vanilla, chocolate caramel, chocolate pudding and brownie batter.

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Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur snags a rebound during the first half. Arthur had seven rebounds, right behind Darnell Jackson and Brandon Rush, who each had eight.

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Sasha Kaun, senior center, scores in the second half. Kaun was three for seven in field goal attempts Saturday.

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Brian Frick, Bentonville, Ark. resident, enjoys Saturday's game against Nebraska from the front row with his two daughters, Katie, 8, and Lexie, 2 months. Frick is a graduate of the University.

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Matt Kleinmann, junior center, waits for the rebound during the final minutes of the game. Kleinmann saw two minutes of playing time against Nebraska.

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Todd Reesing, last season's sophomore quarterback, receives heavy cheers from the crowd during a time out. Members of the offensive and defensive lines that earned the Jayhawks an Orange Bowl title were recognized at the game.

Published on January 27, 2008

Nebraska guard Ade Dagunduro helps senior guard Rodrick Stewart up after fouling him in the second half. Stewart took several moments to recover from the fall.

Published on January 27, 2008

Darrell Arthur, sophomore forward, goes for the tipoff at the start of Saturday's game. Behind him, the student section is bathed in light from the early afternoon sun.

Published on January 27, 2008

Senior center Darnell Jackson yells in celebration during the Kansas victory over Nebraska. The characters from Nintendo's Super Mario Brothers game showed up in the Kansas student section to support Mario Chalmers, junior guard. Chalmers delivered with a team-high seven assists.

Published on January 26, 2008

Nebraska head coach Doc Sadler holds his head in his hands during Saturday's game. Nebraska dropped to 0-4 in the Big 12 with the loss.

Published on January 26, 2008

The Kansas bench laughs after the ball trickles out of bounds on a wide-open fastbreak attempt by senior guard Jeremy Case late in the Kansas blowout victory.

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Senior guard Russell Robinson pokes the ball away from a Nebraska guard. Robinson made four steals in the game to go along with nine points and three assists.

Published on January 26, 2008

Junior guard Mario Chalmers gets up to contest a first-half shot by Nebraska guard Cookie Miller. Nebraska made just 30 percent of its shots during the game and turned the ball over 16 times.

Published on January 26, 2008

Junior guard Brandon Rush gets fouled by Nebraska guard Ade Dagunduro. Rush finished the game with 17 points and eight boards. He shot 6-for-8 from the floor, including 5-for-7 from behind the three-point line.

Published on January 26, 2008

The Kansas pep band tries to distract a Nebraska free-throw shooter during the second half of the game.

Published on January 26, 2008

The Kansas student section looks on as junior guard Brandon Rush and senior center Sasha Kaun defend their basket during the first half of the game. The Kansas defense forced Nebraska to shoot just 6-for-29 from the floor in the first half.

Published on January 26, 2008

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur celebrates during the 84-49 Kansas blow-out victory over Nebraska Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse. Arthur led Kansas with 18 points. No. 2 ranked Kansas improved to 20-0 and 5-0 in the Big 12 with the victory.

Published on January 26, 2008

The Student Recreation and Fitness Center will be renamed after David A. Ambler, former vice chancellor for student affairs. Ambler worked to approve building of the center before retiring in 2002.

Published on January 25, 2008

Danielle McCray, sophomore guard, drives to the basket against Missouri's jessra Johnson. McCray finished with a double-double scoring 15 points and landing 12 rebounds.

Published on January 25, 2008

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Andrew Trites, Overland Park senior, passes out Tootsie Pops to the KU Youth Chorus before practice begins on January 17.

Published on January 25, 2008

The native Alaskan first went cross-country skiing when she was only two weeks old. Her father, eager to share the adventure with his newborn, held her in a baby carrier.

Published on January 25, 2008

Rebecca Streeter, Topeka Senior claps along with the KU Youth Chorus during a Thursday night practice.

Published on January 25, 2008

Alexis Derritt and Maame Britwum practice moves to go with the song Rockin' Robin. The choir meets for seven months of the year and choreography is one of the many aspects included in the class.

Published on January 25, 2008

Brittani Boyd, Le Mars Iowa senior, and Rebecca Streeter, Topeka senior, learn a new dance with the KU Youth Chorus. Boyd and Streeter will be leading the class as part of their Curriculum Development in Music Education class.

Published on January 25, 2008

The KU Youth Chorus practice a dance to the song Rockin' Robin during their first weekly practice of the semester.

Published on January 25, 2008

At the beginning of every choir practice the teachers hand out Tootsie Pops to the class as a reward for good behavior.

Published on January 25, 2008

Grace Eason, Lawrence, gives a demonstration to the rest of the class during choir practice on January 17.

Published on January 25, 2008

Students are unsure whether cloned meat is safe, but the FDA doesn't see a problem.

Published on January 24, 2008

Contributed photo. Violetta: Tausha Torrez. Germont: Lane Johnson.

Published on January 24, 2008

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Streetlight Manifesto’s newly released sophomore album Somewhere In The Between manages to evoke memories of old Czech and Hungarian orchestras while simultaneously maintaining an alacritous and energetic style that would be equally at home as the soundtrack of an insanely paced workout regimen as it would be in a mosh pit.

Published on January 24, 2008

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Sasha Kaun, senior center, dribbles down before a shot during last nights game. Kaun scored six points in the Jayhawks 83-59 win.

Published on January 24, 2008

Jason Johnston, JBS Enterprises employee, checks the level of some freshly layed bricks in the Student Recreation and Fitness Center addition. The addition will include new basketball courts, an improved aerobics room and a roller hockey rink.

Published on January 24, 2008

Norse Sara (Dana Dajani) flirts with Aidan (John Volk) in "Lights Fade, Curtain" by Whitney Rowland.

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Kansas Jayhawk forwards, Darrell Arthur, center, and Darnell Jackson, right, defend the basket from Iowa State Cylcone Craig Brackins at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Kansas remains undeafted with their 83-59 win against Iowa State.

Published on January 24, 2008

Kansas sophomore Darrell Arthur shoots over the Iowa State Cylcone defense at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Kansas remains undeafted with their 83-59 win against Iowa State.

Published on January 24, 2008

Darrell Arthur, sophomore forward, and Darnell Jackson, senior forward, joke around on the bench during the final minutes of last nights game. Jackson was the leading scorer with 21 points and Arthur was the second leading scorer with 16 points.

Published on January 24, 2008

Sophomore guard LaChelda Jacobs looks out the window of the team bus last Wednesday during their trip in Waco, Texas. The team was traveling to the Ferrell Center for their morning shoot-a-round in preperation of facing No. 6 Baylor Wednesday night.

Published on January 24, 2008

Coach Bonnie Henrickson instructs her team one last time before the Jayhawks faced No. 6 Baylor last Wednesday. The team munched on oranges as they listened to Henrickson just moments before tip off

Published on January 24, 2008

Mario Chalmers, junior guard, works his way around Cyclone guard, Bryan Petersen, during last nights game at Allen Fieldhouse last night. KU beat Iowa State 83-59.

Published on January 24, 2008

Darnell Jacksn, senior forward, gets a rebound away from Cyclone defenders. Jackson led the Jayhawks in both rebounds, 11, and points, 21, during last nights 83-59 victory.

Published on January 24, 2008

Darnell Jacksn, senior forward, gets a rebound away from Cyclone defenders. Jackson led the Jayhawks in both rebounds, 11, and points, 21, during last nights 83-59 victory.

Published on January 24, 2008

Kansas' senior forward Darnell Jackson scores against Iowa State at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Jackson score 21 points for the Jayhawks 83-59 win against Iowa State.

Published on January 24, 2008

Darnell Jackson guards Iowa State's guard Bryan Peterson at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Kansas remains undeafted with their 83-59 win against Iowa State.

Published on January 24, 2008

Senior Guard Russell Robinson keeps his a close watch on the Iowa State Cylcone Bryan Peterson's ball handling at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Kansas remains undeafted with their 83-59 win against Iowa State.

Published on January 24, 2008

Senior guard Brandon Rush keeps up with Iowa State as he runs by a block at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Kansas remains undeafted with their 83-59 win against Iowa State.

Published on January 24, 2008

Senior guard Brandon Rush keeps up with Iowa State as he runs by a block at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Kansas remains undeafted with their 83-59 win against Iowa State.

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Bassem Chahine, Lawrence senior, and Hazem Chahine, Lawrence senior both smoke out of a hookah at the Hookah House Monday night. The two owners of the Hookah House recently found out that the Hookah House can stay open, although their shop will not sell hookahs or hookah accessories any more.

Published on January 24, 2008

Fig. B: I use it as decoration in my bedroom, plus having your earrings organized and in plain view makes it easier to pick the perfect pair for your outfit.

Published on January 23, 2008

Fig. A: You don’t need the mat or backing of the frame, just the frame itself.

Published on January 23, 2008

Aimee’s Café And Coffeehouse, 1025 Massachusetts St.

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Published on January 23, 2008

Paula Caten and her husband Brad Settle read with their daughter Paola at their house in Olathe. Paola has been in America for almost two years.

Published on January 23, 2008

Marc Langston, Wichita senior, and Amanda Applegate, Wichita junior, do visibility for the Obama campaign in New Hampshire. The pair was placed in internships near Exeter, N.H., for the week of Jan. 2 to Jan. 9.

Published on January 23, 2008

Coach Bonnie Henrickson (left) and members of the Kansas Womens Basketball team board their charter plane at Forbes Field in Topeka last Tuesday afternoon as team managers unload the bus. The team traveled to Waco, Texas, to play the sixth ranked Baylor Lady Bears.

Published on January 23, 2008

Sade Morris, sophomore, guard, (top left) and Chakeitha Weldon, freshman, guard, (bottom) share a laugh with Taylor McIntosh, senior, forward, (right) as the three watch a DVD scouting report on Baylor last Tuesday night at the Hilton Waco in Waco, Texas. Coaches instructed the players to watch the DVD before going to bed.

Published on January 23, 2008

The Kansas basketball team has been receiving questionable calls from referees in tight games, such as the November game against Arizona, shown here. Referees have given the Jayhawks trouble all season.

Published on January 23, 2008

Mabel Rice, Distinguished Professor, gives a presentation of the EEG machine which measures brain activity. Twenty five state legislators were in attendance for the presentation.

Published on January 23, 2008

Eric Danielson's voice is a recognizable one at Kansas basketball games, but few people know the man behind the vocal chords. Danielson started announcing men's basketball this season.

Published on January 23, 2008

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Published on January 21, 2008

Members of the KU women's basketball team huddle during the Jan. 19 game versus Missouri. KU won 66-60.

Published on January 21, 2008

Bonnie Henrickson advises her team during the Kansas vs. Missouri game on Jan. 19, 2008. KU won 66-60.

Published on January 21, 2008

Ivana Catic, junior guard, attemps to get away from Missouri's Toy Richbow in the final seconds against Missouri. Kansas defeated Missouri 66-60 Saturday night.

Published on January 21, 2008

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Krysten Boogard, freshman center, blocks a shot from Missouri forward, Shakara Jones. Boogard finished with three blocks and led the team with 17 points.

Published on January 21, 2008

Porscha Weddington, sophomore forward, lays the ball up on a Kansas fast break. Weddington went 3-3 contributing six points for the Jayhawks.

Published on January 21, 2008

LaChelda Jacobs, sophomore guard, shoots a mid-range jumpshot Saturday night against Missouri. Jacobs finished the game with two points and three assists.

Published on January 21, 2008

Nicollette Smith, freshman forward reaches for a rebound Saturday during a game against Missouri. The Jayhawks won Saturday's game, 66-60.

Published on January 21, 2008

Sade Morris, sophomore guard, drives to the bucket for two points. Morris finished the game with 10 points and 7 assists in Kansas' 66-60 win over Missouri.

Published on January 21, 2008

Krysten Boogaard, freshman center, drives to the basket for two points and a free throw. Boogard finished the game 5-7 from the line.

Published on January 21, 2008

Chelsea Hartling, Parker, Colo., freshman, competes in Saturday's meet against Nebraska. The Jayhawks beat the Cornhuskers 197-99 and their were two pool records broken.

Published on January 21, 2008

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Published on January 21, 2008

Tom Belot, Wichita junior, and Devynn Carter, Salina sophomore, practice for Rock Chalk Revue Sunday night at the Dance Gallery, 4940 Legends Drive. The team of Pi Beta Phi and Delta Upsilon members will perform one of five shows in the annual production on March 6, 7 and 8.

Published on January 21, 2008

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Published on January 21, 2008

Missouri guard Keon Lawrence, forward Leo Lyons and forward Darryl Butterfield watch the final seconds of Missouri's loss against Kansas. The Jayhawks beat the Tigers, 76-70.

Published on January 21, 2008

Ebony Howard, fourth from right, pictured at the Chancellor's Reception Oct. 2007. She is with the Chancellor and representatives of the following student organizations: Black Student Union, FNSA (First Nations Student Assoc.), HALO (Hispanic American Leadership Org.), and AASU (Asian American Student Union)

Published on January 21, 2008

From left, Rebecca Feickert, sophomore forward and center, Katie Smith, junior gaurd, and Kelly Kohn, sophomore gaurd, cheer from the sideline during Saturday's game against Missouri. An abundance of fans cheered as well. Saturday's game had a season-high crowd of 4,912 people.

Published on January 21, 2008

Sophomore high jumper Kelsey Erb takes a second before jumping off the mat after a failed jump attempt. "It was a little frustrating," Erb said about her performance. "I was looking for an improvement from last weekend and it didn't happen." Erb finished second in the event.

Published on January 21, 2008

Sophomore high jumper Kelsey Erb clears the bar during a jump attempt at Saturday's meet. Erb took second place in the women's high jump clearing 1.63 meters.

Published on January 21, 2008

Senior pole vaulter Kate Sultanova celebrates after clearing the bar on a vault during Saturday's meet. Sultanova already provisionally qualified for the NCAA championships earlier this season. She earned All-America honors in the pole vault last season for the Jayhawks.

Published on January 21, 2008

Senior pole vaulter Kate Sultanova clears the bar during Saturday's track meet at the Anschutz Sports Pavilion. Sultanova won the women's pole vault with clearing a height of 4.13 meters.

Published on January 21, 2008

Junior sprinter Victoria Howard races ahead of the pack during the prelims of the women's 60-meter dash Saturday in the Anschutz Sports Pavilion. Howard placed second in the finals with a time of 7.66 seconds. Teammate Nickesha Anderson, junior sprinter, won the race in 7.43, a new Anschutz Pavilion record. Howard also placed first in the 200-meter dash with a time of 24.44 seconds.

Published on January 21, 2008

A Kansas fan taunts the Missouri student section with an orange during the final minutes of Saturday's game. The Orange Bowl selection committee selected the Kansas football team for the BCS bowl despite a late season loss to the Tigers.

Published on January 20, 2008

Senior forward Darnell Jackson helps a game official signal an intentional foul call on a play late in the second half of the game. The intentional foul gave the Jayhawks two free throws and possession of the ball, which helped seal the victory down the stretch.

Published on January 20, 2008

Missouri guard Keon Lawrence ducks under the arm of sophomore guard Sherron Collins while taking the ball to the basket during the first half. The Jayhawks led the Tigers by two after the first 20 minutes.

Published on January 20, 2008

Head coach Bill Self yells instructions during the second half of Saturday's game. Coach Self improved to 8-2 against Missouri during his career at Kansas with the win.

Published on January 20, 2008

Missouri forward DeMarre Carroll tries to get the Mizzou student section fired up early in the first half. Carroll, Missouri's leading scorer averaging nearly 15 points a game, finished with five points on 2-for-11 shooting from the floor and 1-for-6 from the line. The Tigers made 38 percent of their shots overall. The Jayhawks shot 40 percent.

Published on January 20, 2008

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur rises above the Missouri defense to get a shot off during the second half of the game. Arthur finished with 10 points and nine boards in 21 minutes.

Published on January 20, 2008

Darnell Jackson, senior forward, yells in celebration as the clock runs out sealing a 76-70 victory for the Jayhawks over Missouri Saturday in Columbia, Mo. The Jayhawks improved to 18-0 with the win while the Tigers fell to 11-6.

Published on January 20, 2008

A dejected Missouri bench watches the final seconds of the game against Kansas Saturday night at Mizzou Arena. The Jayhawks beat the Tigers, 76-70.

Published on January 20, 2008

Fans in the Mizzou student section cheer to distract a Kansas free throw shooter. Kansas made 50 percent of its free throws in the first half and 67.7 percent in the second.

Published on January 20, 2008

Senior guard Russell Robinson pushes past Missouri forward Darryl Butterfield to take a shot. Robinson scored eight points against the Tigers.

Published on January 20, 2008

Truman the Tiger, the Missouri mascot, makes a creative entrance into Mizzou Arena via a cable hung from the ceiling before tip off Saturday night. He pulled it off with a little help from some Missouri firefighters.

Published on January 20, 2008

Kansan file photo

Published on January 18, 2008

SafeRide obtained Toyota Prius Hybrids in November 2007. Before November, SafeRide used Ford Tauruses. Here is a comparison of the latest models of both vehicles, according to www.fueleconomy.gov.

Published on January 18, 2008

The Kansas swimming and diving team returned recently from a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Published on January 17, 2008

New CEO for the United Way, Erika Dvorske, mingles with visitors at the Eldridge Hotel Wednesday night at an awards ceremony. Dvorsky graduated from KU in 2000 with a Masters in English.

Published on January 17, 2008

Sophomore thrower Egor Agafonov prepares to release the weight throw during the Jayhawk Invitational at Anschutz Pavilion Saturday. Agafonov won the event with a throw of 67-08.25 feet. He is the defending Big 12 champion in the weight throw.

Published on January 17, 2008

Craig Martin, professor and chair of ecology and evolutionary biology, displays his 2007 Honor for an Outstanding Progressive Educator (H.O.P.E.) Award in Haworth Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2008. It is the second H.O.P.E. award Martin has received. His first was in 2002.

Published on January 17, 2008

Photo Illustration.

Published on January 17, 2008

Kansan file photo

Published on January 17, 2008

Allie Cleary, Council Grove freshman, swipes her KUID card to enter Ellsworth. The new card system was effective starting on Tuesday.

Published on January 17, 2008

Photo illustration.

Published on January 17, 2008

Estella McCollum, the business manager at KU Bookstore, boxes pre-ordered textbooks Tuesday morning. "We've been working on less than a 24-hour turn around," said McCollum. "These books were ordered at 6 p.m. last night." McCollum hoped to finish the 200 orders from Monday before lunchtime.

Published on January 16, 2008

The University of Kansas at sunrise on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008.

Published on January 16, 2008

Sunny skies shined over the Campanile on Tuesday.

Published on January 16, 2008

Students celebrate as the men’s basketball team cruises to an 85-55 victory against Oklahoma on Monday night.

Published on January 16, 2008

Rebecca Ryan, Pasadena, Calif., freshman, and her cousin Gabi Bryant, move the last of Ryan’s items into McCollum Hall after winter break. The majority of students moved back into the dorms on Tuesday.

Published on January 16, 2008

Oklahoma guard Austin Johnson unsuccessfully tires to power past senior guard Russell Robinson. The Jayhawks held the Sooners to a 32.8 field goal percentage.

Published on January 15, 2008

Sasha Kaun, senior center, holds off Oklahoma center Longar Longar during the first half. Kaun had two blocks during the game.

Published on January 15, 2008

Junior guard Mario Chalmers draws a foul while driving to the hoop on a fast break during the first half. Undefeated Kansas plays Missouri Saturday in Columbia, Mo.

Published on January 14, 2008

Senior guard Russell Robinson pressures Oklahoma guard Omar Leary during the first half of the game. Robinson and the rest of the Jayhawks held the Sooners to 55 points on 21-for-64 shooting from the field.

Published on January 14, 2008

Sophomore guard Sherron Collins tries to duck a shot under Oklahoma forward Griffin Taylor. Collins ended with nine points and three assists in 26 minutes.

Published on January 14, 2008

Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel argues a call with a referee during a timeout. Oklahoma dropped to 0-2 in the conference and 12-5 overall with the loss while Kansas improved to 2-0 and 17-0 overall.

Published on January 14, 2008

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur takes down a rebound over Oklahoma guard Austin Johnson during the first half of the game. Arthur scored 14 points, grabbed eight boards, and made two blocks in the game.

Published on January 14, 2008

Oklahoma center Longar Longar sits on the end of Oklahoma bench with a towel over his head during the final minutes of Monday's game in Allen Fieldhouse. Longar led Oklahoma with 21 points shooting 9-for-18 from the floor in the losing effort.

Published on January 14, 2008

Senior forward Darnell Jackson slams two down over Oklahoma center Longar Longar. Jackson finished with 17 points on 8-for-10 shooting to go with eight boards.

Published on January 14, 2008

Senior forward Darnell Jackson celebrates after finishing a dunk over Okalhoma center Longar Longar during the first half of Monday's game against Nebraska. The Jayhawks defeated the Sooners 85-55.

Published on January 14, 2008

Senior guard Rodrick Stewart jokes around on the sideline with his teammates late in the second half of the conference opener against. Kansas stayed undefeated on the season and will next face Oklahoma at Allen Fieldhouse on Monday.

Published on January 13, 2008

Students in the Nebraska student section take a rest during a time-out late in the second half of the game. Kansas extended a 12-point halftime lead during the second half, eventually winning the game by 21.

Published on January 13, 2008

Nebraska guard Cookie Miller celebrates after making a steal against Kansas sophomore guard Sherron Collins during the first half of the game.

Published on January 13, 2008

Senior guard Rodrick Stewart gets up to contest a shot by Nebraska guard Cookie Miller. The Kansas defense held Nebraska to 58 points on 20-for-50 shooting from the field.

Published on January 13, 2008

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur takes a shot during Saturday's game. Arthur finished with eight points, two boards and three blocks.

Published on January 13, 2008

Senior center Sasha Kaun turns to take a look at a shot against Nebraska senior center Aleks Maric. Kaun finished the game with 10 points on 4-for-6 shooting from the floor and 2-for-2 from the line.

Published on January 13, 2008

Kansas head coach Bill Self questions a second-half call during Saturday's 79-58 victory against Nebraska. The third ranked Jayhawks host Oklahoma in Lawrence on Monday for their second Big 12 game of the season.

Published on January 13, 2008

Nebraska coach Doc Sadler yells from the sidelines during Saturday's game. Sadler and his Cornhuskers fell to 11-3 overall and 0-1 in the conference with the loss while the Jayhawks improved to 16-0 and 1-0 in the conference.

Published on January 13, 2008

Junior guard Brandon Rush laughs while Nebraska guard Ade Dagunduro shows his disgust for a foul called on him during the first half of the game. Rush shot 5-for-7 from the three-point line and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line, finishing the game with 19 points.

Published on January 13, 2008

Junior guard Mario Chalmers takes a foul by Nebraska forward Ping Shang while driving to the basket on a fast break during the first half of Saturday's game in Lincoln, Neb. Chalmers finished the layup and made the foul shot for an old-fashioned three-point play. The Jayhawks defeated the Cornhuskers 79-58.

Published on January 13, 2008

Sophomore guard LaChelda Jacobs tries to get the team fired up after a scramble for a loose ball.

Published on January 10, 2008

Sophomore guard/forward Danielle McCray tries to beat Oklahoma State guard Taylor Hardeman to a loose ball during Wednesday's game in Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 10, 2008

Junior guard Ivana Catic dribbles the ball past the Oklahoma State defense during the second half of the game.

Published on January 10, 2008

Oklahoma State head coach Kurt Budke reacts to a travelling call by one of the referees. Oklahoma State improved to 13-1 with the victory while Kansas dropped to 11-3.

Published on January 10, 2008

Sophomore guard/forward Danielle McCray pauses on the floor before getting up after a three-point attempt to tie the game with 10 seconds left went out-of-bounds to Oklahoma State. McCray finished with nine points and seven boards in 29 minutes.

Published on January 10, 2008

Ivana Catic, junior guard, goes for a steal against Oklahoma State guard Andrea Riley late in second half of the game. Catic finished the game with seven points, two assists and two steals. She played all 40 minutes of the game.

Published on January 10, 2008

The Kansas bench reacts to a five-second call against Oklahoma by the referee on the baseline, which would have given Kansas the ball back down one point with 16 seconds left. The call was overturned by another referee because the Oklahoma State bench had called a time-out before the infraction.

Published on January 10, 2008

Sophomore guard Sade Morris contests a shot by Oklahoma State guard Andrea Riley late in the second half. Riley finished the game with 26 points and four assists. Riley finished the game strong for the Cowgirls sinking two jumpers and two freethrows, and creating an easy layup on a drive to the basket, all in the last two minutes of the game.

Published on January 10, 2008

Sophomore guard Sade Morris goes up for a shot between two Oklahoma State defenders during the first half of Wednesday's game in Allen Fieldhouse. Morris led the Jayhawks with 17 points in the first conference game of the season. No. 24 Oklahoma State defeated Kansas 59-54.

Published on January 10, 2008

Sophomore guard Sherron Collins makes a mid-air adjustment on his shot to get it around the arm of a Loyola defender. Collins led Kansas to a 90-60 victory with 18 points.

Published on January 8, 2008

Senior guard Russell Robinson takes a hard foul while driving to the basket during the first half of the game.

Published on January 8, 2008

Loyola head coach Jimmy Patsos tries to get his team fired up during the first half of Tuesday night's game.

Published on January 8, 2008

Senior center Sasha Kaun gets down to fight for a loose ball. The Kansas defense forced 20 Loyola turnovers in the game and forced Loyola to shoot 20-for-61 from the field.

Published on January 8, 2008

Sherron Collins, sophomore guard, takes the ball to the basket during the second half of the game.

Published on January 8, 2008

Senior center Sasha Kaun battles for a rebound during the game. Kaun scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds in 19 minutes. Kaun also shot 6-for-8 from the line.

Published on January 8, 2008

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur jokes around on the bench with Brandon Rush and Mario Chalmers. Chalmers sat out the game with a pulled groin he suffered at practice on Monday.

Published on January 8, 2008

Loyola coach Jimmy Pastos talks on the sideline with junior forward Dan Ficke during the first half of Tuesday's game. Kansas defeated Loyola 90-60.

Published on January 8, 2008

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur grabs a rebound during the first half of the game. Arthur finished the game with 14 points, five boards, and three blocks.

Published on January 8, 2008

Sherron Collins, sophomore guard, takes the ball to the hoop over two Loyola defenders during Tuesday night's game in Allen Fieldhouse. Collins led the Jayhawks with 18 points in 28 minutes, his best game since returning from a stress fracture he suffered during the second week of the season.

Published on January 8, 2008

Kansas fans lean over to shake the hands of the KU football players during the Orange Bowl post-game celebration.

Published on January 4, 2008

Sophomore defensive back Anthony Webb celebrates the Kansas Orange Bowl victory during the post-game celebration in Dolphin Stadium in Miami.

Published on January 4, 2008

Justin Thornton, sophomore safety, celebrates after returning an interception to the Hokie two-yard line during the fourth quarter. The interception led to a Kansas touchdown, which gave the Jayhawks a 24-14 lead over the Hokies.

Published on January 4, 2008

Sophomore quarterback Todd Reesing celebrates his fourth-quarter two-yard rushing touchdown, which gave Kansas a 24-14 lead with 10:57 left in the game. The touchdown run was set up by an interception by sophomore safety Justin Thornton.

Published on January 4, 2008

A handful of Virginia Tech fans hang around in the stands watching the Kansas post-game celebration and Orange Bowl trophy presentation. Kansas defeated Virginia Tech 24-21.

Published on January 4, 2008

Sophomore safety Justin Thornton returns the ball after making an interception during the fourth quarter of Thursday's game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. Thornton's interception led to a two-yard touchdown run by sophomore quarterback Todd Reesing, which put the Jayhawks ahead 24-14.

Published on January 4, 2008

A KU band director reacts to a ruling on the field of a reception by Virginia Tech tight end Greg Boone.

Published on January 4, 2008

Senior wide receiver Marcus Henry gets a piece of a punt by Virginia Tech punter Brent Bowden during the second half of Thursday's game. Referees initially flagged Henry on the play but later picked the flag up.

Published on January 4, 2008

Freshman defensive tackle Jamal Greene celebrates during the post-game celebration.

Published on January 4, 2008

Sophomore wide receiver Kerry Meier celebrates during the post-game celebration.

Published on January 4, 2008

Virginia Tech Hokie fans watch as the Kansas offense runs out the clock during the fourth quarter of the game. Kansas finished the season 12-1 with the victory, while Virginia Tech dropped to 11-3.

Published on January 4, 2008

Junior cornerback Aqib Talib celebrates on the stage during the 2007 Orange Bowl trophy presentation. Talib was named Orange Bowl MVP. Talib scored the first Kansas touchdown on a 60-yard interception return during the first quarter of the game.

Published on January 4, 2008

Kansas players celebrate their 24-14 victory over Virginia Tech during the 2007 Orange Bowl.

Published on January 4, 2008

Sarah Leonard

Published on January 3, 2008

Sarah Leonard

Published on January 3, 2008

Sarah Leonard

Published on January 3, 2008

Sarah Leonard

Published on January 3, 2008

Published on January 3, 2008

Clouds gather over Dolphin Stadium as fans make their way to the gates to enter the stadium.

Published on January 3, 2008

John and Kyle Swenson, Beloit, Kan. natives, try to stay warm in the stands before the start of the game. A gray sky covers Dolphin Stadium and temperatures are in the upper 50s.

Published on January 3, 2008

Micah Thrift and Jessie Carafiello, both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., grab a bite to eat and escape the cold before the game in the parking lot of Dolphin Stadium Thursday night. Thrift is a Kansas City native who came out to support the Jayhawks.

Published on January 3, 2008

Head coach Mark Mangino answers questions during a press conference Wednesday morning in the Orange Bowl media room in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Published on January 2, 2008