Photos for June 2008

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

Published on June 30, 2008

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Published on June 29, 2008

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

Published on June 29, 2008

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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.

Published on June 29, 2008

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Published on June 26, 2008

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Published on June 26, 2008

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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.

Published on June 26, 2008

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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.

Published on June 26, 2008

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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.

Published on June 26, 2008

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

Published on June 24, 2008

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

Published on June 24, 2008

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Published on June 24, 2008

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Published on June 24, 2008

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KANSAN FILE PHOTO

Published on June 24, 2008

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Published on June 23, 2008

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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.

Published on June 23, 2008

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Published on June 23, 2008

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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.

Published on June 21, 2008

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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.

Published on June 20, 2008

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

Published on June 20, 2008

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Published on June 19, 2008

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Dr. Marsha Heeb pulls ticks off of Rory, a miniature Australian Shepherd, while his owner Jill Domnick, Lawrence, watches. Heeb said it can be nearly impossible to keep dogs completely tick-free when they have been in heavily infested areas.

Published on June 18, 2008

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Will Stewart

Published on June 18, 2008

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Piles of boards and broken doors pile up in yards in the Miller Ranch neighborhood Friday, June 13. Most all homes in the community recieved damages from the tornado that hit Manhattan, but no major injuries were reported

Published on June 17, 2008

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A 'No Parking on Campus Streets' sign lays on a sidewalk at the Kansas State University campus Friday, June 13. Debris from the tornado still covered campus two days after the tornado tore through Manhattan and campus.

Published on June 17, 2008

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A smashed truck sits outside the home of Kent Dick, Manhattan resident, Friday, June 13. Dick said his house was a total loss but planned to rebuild.

Published on June 17, 2008

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David Vance, Lawrence alumnus, kicks for the East Siders Sunday evening at South Park. The kickball league...

Published on June 17, 2008

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Mel and Joyce Williams raise 100 percent grass-fed beef on their ranch outside Lawrence. Joyce, who is a retired nurse, said that grass-fed beef is lower in cholesterol and saturated fats than other beef.

Published on June 17, 2008

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Cows at MJ Ranch.

Published on June 17, 2008

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Construction for the expansion at the Hilltop Child Development Center is expected to be complete by July 15. The addition will accommodate 10 additional toddler students and 14 kindergarten students.

Published on June 14, 2008

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Dustin Elliott

Published on June 13, 2008

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Published on June 13, 2008

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Published on June 13, 2008

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Published on June 13, 2008

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Published on June 13, 2008

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Published on June 13, 2008

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Published on June 13, 2008

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Published on June 13, 2008

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White Owl and Julia Lee, Lawrence junior, demonstrate what While Owl terms the "White Owl dance" on Thursday evening on the steps of Wescoe Hall. White Owl and Lee have announced their engagement and plan to wed in late July or August.

Published on June 13, 2008

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Jenny Arnau

Published on June 11, 2008

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Published on June 11, 2008

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Members of Dog Days do push ups early Tuesday morning at Memorial Stadium. Dog Days is a fitness program that meets every Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Published on June 10, 2008

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Published on June 10, 2008

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Brandon Draper facilitates the morning drum circle Sunday morning near Sun Down Stage. Draper said there are no leaders in a drum circle, the purpose is for people to come together and make music for community wellness.

Published on June 8, 2008

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Wayne Coyne, lead singer of the Flaming Lips, strums his guitar during sound check on Sun Down Stage before the show.

Published on June 7, 2008

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Before Galactic performed, Wayne Coyne, of the Flaming Lips, appeared on stage sporting a pair of giant hands.

Published on June 7, 2008

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Galactic took the main stage at the time allotted for Cake because the latter band's flight was delayed. Cake played at midnight in the Revival Tent.

Published on June 7, 2008

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Ashley Zeigenbein, Lebanon, Mo., practices hoop dancing at the Wakarusa Festival. Zeigenbein makes her own hoops in proportion with the size of her body. She said she picked up a lot of moves from watching videos of hoop dancers on youTube.

Published on June 7, 2008

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Kori Gardner, organist of Mates of State

Published on June 7, 2008

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Jason Hammel, drummer of Mates of State

Published on June 7, 2008

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Madyson Gray, 4, Lawrence, plays in the bubbles outside the tent where her mother was selling refreshments to raise money for the Lawrence Community Nursery School. The school, also known as The Little Red School House, is a parent-teacher co-op on Seventh and Alabama Streets that has been open since 1952.

Published on June 7, 2008

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Wayne Coyne, lead singer of the Flaming Lips, crowd surfs inside of a large, plastic ball Friday night during the first song of the band's set.

Published on June 7, 2008

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Tommy Ramone and Claudia Tienan of Uncle Monk

Published on June 6, 2008

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Nathan Burns, a Kansas City alumnus, sends bubbles floating off into the high winds at Wakarusa Thursday afternoon.

Published on June 6, 2008

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Wakarusa attendees walk between performance stages Thursday afternoon.

Published on June 6, 2008

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Published on June 6, 2008

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Overcast skies and the threat of severe weather loomed over the festival for much of the day Thursday.

Published on June 6, 2008

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Published on June 4, 2008

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New KU ID card prototype

Published on June 3, 2008

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Published on June 3, 2008

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Published on June 3, 2008

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The summer bus route was altered to accommodate construction on campus.

Published on June 3, 2008

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Craig Freeman, associate scientist with the Kansas Biological Survey, left, and Paul Selden, Distinguished Professor of Geology, look out at the horizon on the ranch of Scott and Carol Ritchie in Lyon County. At left is Ann Manzardo, research assistant professor at the KU School of Medicine.

Published on June 2, 2008

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Don Steeples, vice provost for scholarly support, center foreground, explains the inner workings of a grain elevator in his hometown of Palco, Kan.

Published on June 2, 2008

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From left to right, Gabrielle McBride, Leawood junior, Billy Griffin, Leawood junior, Tim Flattery, Onaga junior, Justin Frances, Onaga junior, Tyler Long, Ottawa University junior, and Andrew Kuttler, Wichita senior, sit on picnic benches enjoying the music and conversations at the Pride Festival.

Published on June 2, 2008

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Austin Young, Tonganoxie junior, gets blood drawn for a free anonymous HIV and STD test.

Published on June 2, 2008

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Road construction projects on campus have left several streets closed and limited access to parking.

Published on June 2, 2008

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Jimmie Weaver, left, a graduate student in the chemistry department, mentors David Morris, an undergraduate at Hastings College, on chemistry research as part of the NSF REU program. The chemistry department is playing host to the program, which is designed to give research experiences to undergraduates from schools without the research resources that the University has.

Published on June 2, 2008