Alex Earles, Salina sophomore, says his upbringing affects his political views more than his sexuality.

Alex Earles, Salina sophomore, says his upbringing affects his political views more than his sexuality.

Crystal Miles, Lawrence horticulture manager, releases ladybugs Thursday evening in hopes of preventing pests from damaging flowers in Watson Park.

Photo by Kristin Hoppa
Crystal Miles, Lawrence horticulture manager, releases ladybugs Thursday evening in hopes of preventing pests from damaging flowers in Watson Park.
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Ladybugs nest on Cuphea Roses covered wtih aphids Thursday evening, June 26 in Watson park. Lawrence Parks and Recreation released the bugs in hopes they will eat the aphids, preventing damage to park flowers.

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Ladybugs nest on Cuphea Roses covered wtih aphids Thursday evening, June 26 in Watson park. Lawrence Parks and Recreation released the bugs in hopes they will eat the aphids, preventing damage to park flowers.

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David Jones, Kansas City, Kan., senior, helps Mintoy Tolbert, Lawrence, change her address for voter registration Monday evening at Broken Arrow Park. Jones works in community outreach for the Kansas Democratic Party.

Photo by Mindy Ricketts
David Jones, Kansas City, Kan., senior, helps Mintoy Tolbert, Lawrence, change her address for voter registration Monday evening at Broken Arrow Park. Jones works in community outreach for the Kansas Democratic Party.

A Latter 2 fire engine sits on reserve at the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical Station Tuesday. The department needed a reserve truck at the station while another truck was out for body repairs.

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A Latter 2 fire engine sits on reserve at the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical Station Tuesday. The department needed a reserve truck at the station while another truck was out for body repairs.

Damon Stewart, of Wellsville, fills up his tank at the Commerce Plaza BP gas station Thursday, June 26. The station recieved an impure shipment of regular unleaded gas Sunday, June 22 but has since flushed and cleaned the fuel tanks to resolve the problem.

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Damon Stewart, of Wellsville, fills up his tank at the Commerce Plaza BP gas station Thursday, June 26. The station recieved an impure shipment of regular unleaded gas Sunday, June 22 but has since flushed and cleaned the fuel tanks to resolve the problem.

For a healthy and tasty variation, also trying tossing in peppers and onions.

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For a healthy and tasty variation, also trying tossing in peppers and onions.

All you need is dish detergent and toothbrush. Be sure to test the detergent so that it won't ruin your clothes.

All you need is dish detergent and toothbrush. Be sure to test the detergent so that it won't ruin your clothes.

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Cowboys and cowgirls preform at St. John's Mexican Fiesta on Friday evening. Money raised at the event supports Spanish lessons for elementary students and scholarships for high school seniors of Mexican descent.

Photo by Mindy Ricketts
Cowboys and cowgirls preform at St. John's Mexican Fiesta on Friday evening. Money raised at the event supports Spanish lessons for elementary students and scholarships for high school seniors of Mexican descent.
Photo by Mindy Ricketts

Aaron Stork stands in front of the 40 foot flames created by last years Summer Solstice bonfire. He said that cutting down branches and making the fire was more labor intensive than he imagined it would be.

Aaron Stork stands in front of the 40 foot flames created by last years Summer Solstice bonfire. He said that cutting down branches and making the fire was more labor intensive than he imagined it would be.

Hannah Shult, freshman, lives at Sunflower House, 1406 Tennessee. She said she likes the atmostphere of the house; she can always find people to hang out with when she leaves her room.

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Hannah Shult, freshman, lives at Sunflower House, 1406 Tennessee. She said she likes the atmostphere of the house; she can always find people to hang out with when she leaves her room.

Kansas 10th District Court Judge, David Hauber, credits his new appointment to the education he received at at KU.

Kansas 10th District Court Judge, David Hauber, credits his new appointment to the education he received at at KU.