Lou McKown, Downingtown, Penn. senior, left, and Gavin Strunk, Wichita senior, push a stripped 1974 VW Super Beetle toward a tow truck on Nov. 24. As members of a mechanical engineering project called the EcoHawks, McKown and Strunk are taking steps toward transforming the vehicle into a fuel-neutral hybrid vehicle that will use an interchangeable engine block concept to reach a fuel efficiency standard of 500 miles per gallon. Published on November 30, 2008 |
LaChelda Jacobs gets fired up after scoring a basket and drawing a foul. Kansas pulled away from New Orleans late in the game after leading by just one with 11 minutes to play. Published on November 30, 2008 |
Junior guard LaChelda Jacobs fights for a loose ball during the second half of the game. Jacobs grabbed eight rebounds, scored nine points and recorded seven assists, but she also committed eight of Kansas' 21 turnovers in the game. Published on November 30, 2008 |
A member of the Kansas cheer team performs during a timeout Sunday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse. Published on November 30, 2008 |
Junior guard Sade Morris drives to the basket. Morris led the Jays in scoring with 20 points. Published on November 30, 2008 |
Sophomore forward Nicollette Smith tries to split two defenders. Smith finished with a double-double; 10 boards and 13 points. Published on November 30, 2008 |
Junior guard Kelly Kohn drives to the hoop during Sunday's game. Kansas defeated New Orleans 64-42 and improved to 4-0 on the season. Published on November 30, 2008 |
Kansas celebrates their victory after the game. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Junior wide receiver Kerry Meier gets behind the Missouri defense as a fourth down pass from junior quarterback Todd Reesing sails through the snow. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Junior safety Darrell Stuckey can't keep Missouri receiver Tommy Saunders out of the endzone during the second half of the game. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Freshman kicker Jacob Branstetter makes a tackle during a kickoff. Published on November 29, 2008 |
The Kansas wide receiver crew celebrates with Jake Sharp after his touchdown run. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp finds his way to the endzone. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp rumbles towards the endzone in the second half. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Sophomore defensive end Jake Laptad pursues Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel in the Tiger endzone. Daniel threw the ball away on the play and was flagged for intentional grounding, which resulted in a safety. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe comes down with a catch during the first half. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp tries to avoid a tackle during the first half. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Missouri defensive back Carl Gettis almost comes up with an interception in front of sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe during the final minute of the game. Gettis almost came up with the pick and sealed a victory for the Tigers. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Kansas cheerleaders celebrate after the Kansas touchdown that gave the Jayhawks a 40-37 lead in the fourth quarter. Published on November 29, 2008 |
A Missouri fan looks up in disbelief after Kansas scored a touchdown to go up 40-37 in the final minute of the game. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing celebrates after the game. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing celebrates with fans after the game. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Sophomore defensive tackle Jamal Greene celebrates after the Kansas victory. Published on November 29, 2008 |
The last-second field goal attempt by Missouri passes over the Kansas defenders and falls short as the clock runs out, sealing a three-point victory for the Jayhawks. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Darrell Stuckey picks off a Chase Daniels pass during the third quarter. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Junior receiver Kerry Meier pulls in the games winning touchdown pass with about 30 seconds left on the clock. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Jake Laptad makes a tackle to force a fumble against Missouri. Missouri recovered the ball on the play. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Tailback Jake Sharp pushes off a tackler on a rush play during the first quarter. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe celebrates after a touchdown reception. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Receiver Dezmon Briscoe walks into the endzone for Kansas' first touchdown after cutting by several Missouri defenders. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Receiver Dezmon Briscoe makes a leaping catch in the middle of the field. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe celebrates with Kansas center Ryan Cantrell after scoring Kansas' first touchdown to put them up 10-3. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Sophomore receiver Dexton Fields pulls in a pass from quarterback Todd Reesing for Kansas' second touchdown against Missouri. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Junior safety Darrell Stuckey makes a first-quarter interception, which led to a Kansas field goal. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Wide receiver Kerry Meier tries to bring down a Missouri defensive back after he made an interception in the endzone during a Kansas drive deep into Missouri territory. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Senior receiver Dexton Fields celebrates after catching a touchdown to give Kansas a 19-7 lead during the first half. Published on November 29, 2008 |
Junior guard Sherron Collins searches for an open passing lane around a Coppin State defender during Friday night's game in Allen Field House. Published on November 28, 2008 |
Sophomore guard Tyrel Reed keeps a defensive footing as Coppin State's Vince Goldsberry presses upcourt during Friday's game at Allen Field House. Published on November 28, 2008 |
Junior guard Sherron Collins goes for a layup during Friday night's game against Coppin State in Allen Field House. Published on November 28, 2008 |
Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor races past a Coppin State defender during Friday night's game at Allen Field House. Published on November 28, 2008 |
Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor goes up for two during the second half. He scored the basket and drew a foul on the play. Published on November 26, 2008 |
Syracuse center Arinze Onuaku gets a hand on a shot by Sherron Collins late in the second half of the game. Published on November 26, 2008 |
Sophomore center Cole Aldrich puts in a basket that gave Kansas a two-point lead late in the second half. Published on November 26, 2008 |
Junior guard Sherron Collins goes up for a shot during the second half. Collins led Kansas with 21 points but shot just 8-for-22 from the floor. Published on November 26, 2008 |
Players on the Kansas bench watch as Syracuse pulls away from the Jayhawks during overtime. The Orange outscored Kansas 17-9 in overtime. Published on November 26, 2008 |
Syracuse center Arinze Onuaku goes up for a shot over sophomore center Cole Aldrich during overtime. Published on November 26, 2008 |
Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor floats a shot toward the hoop during Wednesday night's overtime session. Published on November 26, 2008 |
Players watch as a last-second shot attempt by Sherron Collins misses sending the game into overtime. Published on November 26, 2008 |
Syracuse players celebrate after a late three by Jonny Flynn sends the game into overtime. Published on November 26, 2008 |
Syracuse forward Paul Harris tries to keep freshman forward Marcus Morris from scoring during overtime. Published on November 26, 2008 |
Syracuse forward Arinze Onuaku puts up a shot during the Orange's game against Florida at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. Syracuse defeated Florida and will face Kansas in the CBE championship game Tuesday night. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Junior guard Sherron Collins wraps a pass around a Washington defender during the first half but gets whistled for a charge on the play. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Big Jay tries to impress an usher at the Sprint Center with his dance moves during a time-out. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor struggles past a Washington defender during Monday's game. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Sophomore center Cole Aldrich tries to throw down a one-handed slam during the second half of the game. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Assistant coach Danny Manning shows his support of a Sherron Collins crossover move to the bucket during the second half. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Junior guard Sherron Collins takes a shot to the rim during Monday night's game. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Freshman forward Marcus Morris takes the ball strong to the basket, but gets called for a charge during the first half. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Krysten Boogaard attempts to block a shot against Sacred Heart. She is out until at least Dec. 3 with a stress reaction in her left leg. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Whitney Juneau, Lawrence senior and member of Delta Delta Delta, awaits the announcement of the results of the Rock Chalk Revue selection process Monday evening at LIberty Hall. The pairing of Sigma Phi Epsilon and Delta Delta Delta was one of five groups to make it into the student talent show that will take place in March at the Lied Center. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Published on November 24, 2008 |
Jim Carroll prepares his station before the dinner rush at the GSP Dining Center. Carroll's passion is cooking, and he was first inspired to cook by his grandmother, who prepared three meals a day for a school. Carroll said he put in 40 to 50 hours at GSP, where he is an induction cook, which means he uses pans heated by magnets, and he cooks each resident's meal to order. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Kansas seniors Natalie Uhart, left, and Savannah Noyes attempt to block a competitor's hit in a recent home matchup. Uhart and Noyes are the team's only seniors and will be honored in Wednesday night's senior night match against Baylor at 7 p.m. The game will be the Jayhawks' last home match of the season and will be the second time the team has played the Bears this season. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Contributed Photo Published on November 24, 2008 |
Student nurses in the department of teaching and learning technology virtually practice surgery prep, handicapping houses and using Second Life. The department purchased a Second Life island in August 2007. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Junior guard Kelly Kohn dribbles against the Billikens' defense during her team's victory on Sunday. The Hawks defeated their opponents 75-56. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Freshman runners Laura Nightengale, Zach Zarda, Rebeka Stowe and Donny Wasinger have found the transition to collegiate running challenging but satisfying. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor glides between two UMKC defenders for a bucket during last Sunday's game at Allen Fieldhouse. the team plays Washington tonight in the CBE Classic and Florida or Syracuse tomorrow, giving freshmen Jayhawks their first major challenge. Published on November 24, 2008 |
Published on November 23, 2008 |
Kansas assistant coach Danny Manning talks with reporters during the College Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony Sunday night. Published on November 23, 2008 |
Kansas assistant coach Danny Manning receives a medal from coach Bill Self during Manning's induction ceremony into the Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Sunday night at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. Published on November 23, 2008 |
**Cross country freshman portrait, Nov. 23, 2008** **(Left to right) Laura Nightengale, Zach Zarda, Rebeka Stowe, Donny Wasinger--all freshmen runners** Published on November 23, 2008 |
Sophomore outside hitter Jenna Kaiser goes up for a block against Texas during Saturday's game in Austin. The Jayhawks lost all three sets (25-18, 25-11, 27-25). The team successful defended Texas' All-American Destinee Hooker, but didn't stop Juliann Faucette with 14 kills. Published on November 23, 2008 |
Senior guard Ivana Catic pauses during Kansas' 75-56 victory against St. Louis on Sunday at Chaifetz Arena. Published on November 23, 2008 |
Crystal Hall, Assistant Professor of Italian, completed her PhD at the University of Pennsylvania in the spring and came directly to the University to begin teaching this fall. After an initial foray into the biological sciences, Hall completely redirected her studies and achieved the unusual feat of beginning her teaching career at a major university. Published on November 23, 2008 |
Crystal Hall, Assistant Professor of Italian, grades students in an Italian language course during a class exercise in which groups of students conduct rehearsed conversations in the language. Hall completed her PhD at the University of Pennsylvania in the spring and came directly to the University to begin teaching this fall. Published on November 23, 2008 |
Alyson Fuller, sophomore, Ottawa, is drying pieces of lettuce with a towel in the back of the Casbah Market at the Nice Cafe, which has Jamaican inspired food. Published on November 23, 2008 |
Jesse Gray, Lawrence, begins to prepare tofu for the Nice Cafe at the Casbah Market, 803 Massachusetts St. Gray said that people can get plenty of protein from legumes such as beans and lentils. Published on November 23, 2008 |
Lawrence residents peer over the tent city erected along the banks of the Kansas River during the 1982 filming of "The Day After", which portrays the aftermath of nuclear strike in the American midwest. The film, shot primarily in Lawrence, was the second-highest television program of all time, behind the MASH series finale. Published on November 21, 2008 |
Bob Swan, left, and his grandson Trey, 10, look over some news clippings from 1983, when "The Day After" originally aired on ABC. The film, shot primarily in Lawrence, enjoyed a 25th-anniversary screening Thursday night at Liberty Hall. The Swans were among about 135 people to attend the showing. Published on November 21, 2008 |
Members of the Experimental Balloon Society set up a weather balloon, which is used for scientific measurements. The group received $2,500 from the Student Senate on Wednesday. Published on November 21, 2008 |
The building that was formally Pachamama's Restaurant will soon be turned into a Shakespearean Theater and will employ KU students through independent study classes and internships. Students in the department of English, theatre, music and dance will have the opportunity to work at the theater, which is planned to open by next summer. Published on November 21, 2008 |
Alex Gordzica and Brian Bracciano, Lawrence juniors, are co-presidents of Prison Ball Club. Prison Ball Club has 41 official members, but has recruited more on occasion to play the dodgeball-like sport. Published on November 21, 2008 |
Freshman forward Emily Cressy (back left) and senior midfielder Jessica Bush (back right) hug junior midfielder Monica Dolinsky after she scored Kansas' first goal of the season. The team's seniors are finding it hard to believe that their season is over and are proud of making it the the tournament. Published on November 21, 2008 |
For the Nov. 29 Border Showdown game, Kansas fans will be directed to parking lots to the west of Arrowhead stadium (shown above in blue). Missouri fans will park to the east of the stadium (shown in yellow). Arrowhead officials expect this change to help fans get into the parking lots more efficiently than they did last year. Published on November 20, 2008 |
Published on November 20, 2008 |
Darren Kennedy rests in his isolation room at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. He has been in isolation since Oct. 31 and remain there for at least another three weeks. Except for a rare guest, the only people allowed around Darren are his parents and the medical staff. Published on November 20, 2008 |
Darren Kennedy smiles during his stay at the University of Kansas hospital in August. He relapsed on Aug. 7, when he was two months away from being considered cured of his leukemia. Published on November 20, 2008 |
Darren Kennedy, Overland Park senior, drew this self-portrait earlier this year. His leukemia relapsed in August Published on November 20, 2008 |
Junior tailback Jake Sharp attempts to get outside on one of his six runs against the Longhorns. Sharp saw limited touches and picked up just 13 yards in Kansas' 35-7 loss. Published on November 20, 2008 |
Published on November 20, 2008 |
The cord blood cells from the transplant work their way into Kennedy's body. Darren received the transplant on Oct. 31. Doctors said the new cells were adjusting to his body on schedule. Published on November 20, 2008 |
Junior guard Sherron Collins fist-bumps the supporting staff after checking out late in the game. Collins finished with 25 points in the Kansas victory. Published on November 19, 2008 |
Sophomore guard Tyrel Reed goes down after a flagrant foul by FGCU guard Addison Smith during the first half. Reed hit the ground hard but popped right back up. KU students booed Smith for the remainder of the game. Published on November 19, 2008 |
Junior guard Sherron Collins goes up for an acrobatic reverse layup during the second half of the game. Published on November 19, 2008 |
Sophomore guard Connor Teahan sends a shot attempt back at FGCU guard Chad Lutkenhaus during Tuesday night's game. Published on November 19, 2008 |
The Kansas student section tries to distract Florida Gulf Coast's Ed Rolax during free throw attempts Tuesday night at the game in Allen Fieldhouse. Published on November 19, 2008 |
Freshman forward Quintrell Thomas goes up for a shot during the second half of Tuesday's Kansas victory over Florida Golf Coast. Published on November 19, 2008 |
Freshman guard Travis Releford flies in for an easy bucket during the second half. Published on November 19, 2008 |
Freshman forward Marcus Morris steps out to body up FGCU guard Reed Baker during Tuesday's game. Published on November 19, 2008 |
Freshman forward Travis Releford goes in for a dunk and draws a foul during the first half of the game. Releford scored eight points and grabbed two rebounds in 15 minutes. Published on November 18, 2008 |
Freshman center Markieff Morris gets up to defend a shot against Florida Gulf Coast forward Kyle Marks during the first half of the game. The Jayhawks held the Eagles to just 13 points in the first half on 3-for-25 shooting from the floor. Published on November 18, 2008 |
Junior guard Sherron Collins works to get a shot around Florida Gulf Coast defender Derrick O'Neil during the first half of Tuesday's game. Collins drew a foul on the play and sank both free throws. Collins led Kansas with 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the floor. Published on November 18, 2008 |
Sophomore center Cole Aldrich slams two down during Tuesday night's game. Aldrich shot 6-for-7 from the floor for 12 points but played only 19 minutes because of foul trouble. Published on November 18, 2008 |
The Kansas players watch a highlight reel of last year's National Championship game just before the banner is unveiled Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse. This year's Jayhawks stepped onto the court after the banner was unveiled and dominated Florida Gulf Coast, winning 85-45. Published on November 18, 2008 |
Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor flies between two Florida Gulf Coast defenders for a shot during Tuesday night's game at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhwaks defeated the Eagles 85-45. Published on November 18, 2008 |
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Contributed Photo Published on November 18, 2008 |
Contributed Photo Published on November 18, 2008 |
Kacie Brown, Wellington junior, pauses for a brief phone call from her father while packing up her possessions on the evening of Nov. 14. Brown, who had lived in a six-bedroom house with five other students since July, decided to leave the house after the students' lease was voided by the city when inspectors discovered they were in violation of the occupancy ordinance that limits multi-family dwellings to a maximum of four non-related residents. Published on November 18, 2008 |
Thousands of students, living in multi-family dwellings throughout the Oread neighborhood, particularly the area known as the "student ghetto," are living in violation of a Lawrence city ordinance that limits occupancy to four non-related individuals per house, regardless of its size. Some landlords, faced with city inspections brought on by renters' complaints, are forced to redraft leases or evict tennants to fall in line with the city code. Published on November 18, 2008 |
More than 5,000 people were in attendance for the Tuesday morning game, many of whom were excited Lawrence elementary school students who came to watch the game as part of a health and fitness education program. Published on November 18, 2008 |
Junior guard LaChelda Jacobs looks to get to the basket during Tuesday's game at Allen Fieldhouse. Published on November 18, 2008 |
Junior guard Kelly Kohn celebrates with teammates as Kansas pulls away from Iowa during Tuesday's game. The Hawks improved to 2-0 with the victory. Published on November 18, 2008 |
Junior guard LaChelda Jacobs slices through the Iowa defense for an easy bucket during the second half of Tuesday's game at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas defeated Iowa 76-55, led by Jacobs' 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the floor. Published on November 18, 2008 |
Iowa center Megan Skouby turns to shoot over Kansas center Krysten Boogaard during Tuesday's game. Skouby scored 33 of Iowa's 55 points in the game. Published on November 18, 2008 |
University students display their disapproval for Missouri before last year's Border Showdown at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. This rivalry isn't just about athletics--it is historical and dates back to the Civil War. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Published on November 17, 2008 |
Freshman forward Markieff Morris fights a UMKC player for the ball at Kansas' season opener on Sunday. Morris put his freshman anxiety aside and posted 15 rebounds. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Published on November 17, 2008 |
Freshman forward Markieff Morris gets high to block a shot Sunday night. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Freshman forward Travis Releford fakes a UMKC defender to get to the basket for a layup. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Junior guard Sherron Collins lays the ball into the basket on a Kansas fast break during the second half. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Junior guard Sherron Collins drives to the basket for a layup. Collins drew a foul on the basket and was able to convert for the three point play. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Freshman Tyshawn Taylor drives the lane for a two point basket. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Kansas head coach Bill Self yells at his team for making a series of bad passes to one another. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Freshman forward Markieff Morris comes through the lane to swat a layup attempt away Sunday night. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Sophomore guard Brady Morningstar attempts to drive to the basket but was called for a charge on the play. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Junior guard Sherron Collins takes the ball hard to the basket during the first half of Sunday's game against UMKC at Allen Fieldhouse. Collins was whistled for a charge on the play. The Jayhawks went into the locker room at the half tied at 32 with the Kangaroos. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Sophomore center Cole Aldrich slams down a dunk during the second half against UMKC Sunday night. Aldrich was 5-7 from the field and 3-4 from the line in Kansas' 71-56 win. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy strolls in for an easy touchdown during Saturday's game. The Kansas defense was able to hold the Longhorns down for a while, but in the end Texas was able to find holes and rout the Hawks 35-7. Published on November 17, 2008 |
The Kansas defense swarms Texas quarterback Colt McCoy during Saturday's game. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Senior linebacker James Holt celebrates a fumble recovery during the first half of Kansas' loss to Texas Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Holt was just one of a handful of seniors who played their last game at Memorial Stadium Saturday. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Freshman forward Quintrell Thomas and sophomore guard Brady Morningstar battle the Kangaroos for a second-half rebound. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Sophomore outside hitter Jenna Kaiser attempts to hit a shot past two Nebraska blockers. Nebraska blocked the shot on the play. Kansas was swept by Nebraska 3-0 Saturday night at the Horejsi Center. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Freshman forward Markieff Morris battles for a rebound during the second half. Kansas and UMKC went to the lockerroom tied at 32 after the first 20 minutes of play. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Sophomore outside hitter Jenna Kaiser attempts to hit a shot past two Nebraska blockers. Nebraska blocked the shot on the play. Kansas was swept by Nebraska 3-0 Saturday night at the Horejsi Center. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Junior guard Sherron Collins gets a layup around UMKC defenders and in for two. Collins led Kansas with 16 points. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Freshman guard Travis Releford goes up for a shot in traffic during the second half. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Sophomore guard Tyrel Reed gets tangled up with UMKC guard Dustin Dibble during the first half. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Junior setter Katie Martincich gets low to return a Nebraska serve Saturday night at the Horejsi Center. Martinich finished with six digs in Kansas' 3-0 loss to the Cornhuskers. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Freshman center Markieff Morris drops a pass off to his brother Marcus during the first half of the game. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Freshman forward Marcus Morris goes up for a shot during the first half of Sunday's game. Morris was whistled for a charge on the play. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Sophomore center Cole Aldrich tries to control the first tip-off of Kansas' regular season. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor goes up for a basket during the second half. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Sophomore center Cole Aldrich slams two points in late in the second half of the game. Published on November 17, 2008 |
Former President George H. W. Bush visited the Lied Center Sunday to answer questions and receive the Robert J. Dole Leadership Prize, becoming the first former president to receive the award. Published on November 16, 2008 |
Matt Hutton, Newton freshman and Jared Kelly, Falmouth Mass. freshman participate in a protest against Proposition 8 in Kansas City, Mo on Saturday. Proposition 8 eliminated the right of same-sex couples to marry in California. Published on November 16, 2008 |
Published on November 16, 2008 |
Members of the Nebraska volleyball team celebrate after winning the first match. Published on November 15, 2008 |
Senior middle blocker Natalie Uhart (left) leaps at the net to block a Nebraska shot. Published on November 15, 2008 |
Freshman setter Nicole Tate gets up at the net to attempt to block a shot. Published on November 15, 2008 |
Sophomore outside hitter Jenna Kaiser attempts to hit a shot past two Nebraska blockers. Nebraska blocked the shot on the play. Published on November 15, 2008 |
Junior setter Katie Martincich gets low to return a Nebraska serve Saturday night at the Horejsi Center. Published on November 15, 2008 |
Senior receiver Dexton Fields celebrates the Jayhawks only touchdown against Texas. Kansas lost 35-7 to the Longhorns. Published on November 15, 2008 |
(Photo 6 of 6) Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe pulls in a catch that bounced off a Texas cornerbacks helmet against his own helmet for his longest catch of the day at 26 yards which also led to Kansas' only touchdown. Briscoe put up 9 catches for a total of 115 yards but failed to get into the end zone Saturday against the Longhorns in a 35-7 loss. Published on November 15, 2008 |
(Photo 4 of 6) Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe pulls in a catch that bounced off a Texas cornerbacks helmet against his own helmet for his longest catch of the day at 26 yards which also led to Kansas' only touchdown. Briscoe put up 9 catches for a total of 115 yards but failed to get into the end zone Saturday against the Longhorns in a 35-7 loss. Published on November 15, 2008 |
(Photo 5 of 6) Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe pulls in a catch that bounced off a Texas cornerbacks helmet against his own helmet for his longest catch of the day at 26 yards which also led to Kansas' only touchdown. Briscoe put up 9 catches for a total of 115 yards but failed to get into the end zone Saturday against the Longhorns in a 35-7 loss. Published on November 15, 2008 |
(Photo 3 of 6) Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe pulls in a catch that bounced off a Texas cornerbacks helmet against his own helmet for his longest catch of the day at 26 yards which also led to Kansas' only touchdown. Briscoe put up 9 catches for a total of 115 yards but failed to get into the end zone Saturday against the Longhorns in a 35-7 loss. Published on November 15, 2008 |
(Photo 2 of 6) Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe pulls in a catch that bounced off a Texas cornerbacks helmet against his own helmet for his longest catch of the day at 26 yards which also led to Kansas' only touchdown. Briscoe put up 9 catches for a total of 115 yards but failed to get into the end zone Saturday against the Longhorns in a 35-7 loss. Published on November 15, 2008 |
(Photo 1 of 6) Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe pulls in a catch that bounced off a Texas cornerbacks helmet against his own helmet for his longest catch of the day at 26 yards which also led to Kansas' only touchdown. Briscoe put up 9 catches for a total of 115 yards but failed to get into the end zone Saturday against the Longhorns in a 35-7 loss. Published on November 15, 2008 |
Texas receiver Jordan Shipley leaps over the line on a fake field goal to convert for the first down. Texas lead in first downs over Kansas 25-18 Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. Published on November 15, 2008 |
Junior receiver Darrell Stuckey stretches out to break up a pass Saturday afternoon against Texas. Stuckey had three tackles in Kansas' 35-7 loss to the Longhorns Published on November 15, 2008 |
Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe steps out of a tackle for extra yards Saturday afternoon against Texas. Kansas lost 35-7 to the Longhorns and will face off against Missouri at Arrowhead Stadium on November 29th. Published on November 15, 2008 |
Junior cornerback Justin Thornton dives to force Texas running back Foswhitt Whittaker out of bounds just short of the first down. Thornton finished with two tackles Saturday afternoon against the Longhorns in a 35-7 loss. Published on November 15, 2008 |
Senior linebacker James Holt celebrates with a Kansas coach Saturday afternoon after recovering a fumble. In addition to the fumble recovery, Holt had one sack for a two yard loss and led the team with 11 tackles. Published on November 15, 2008 |
Junior tailback Jake Sharp attempts to get outside on one of his six runs against the Longhorns. Sharp saw limited touches Saturday and picked up just 13 yards in Kansas' 35-7 loss. Published on November 15, 2008 |
Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe breaks loose of one tackle to fight for extra yards before being brought down. Briscoe lead the Jayhawks again in receiving yards with 115 in Kansas' 35-7 loss to Texas. Published on November 15, 2008 |
Senior receiver Marcus Herford gets tackled on a punt return Saturday against Texas. Kansas fell short of a win and lost its second straight game 35-7 against the Longhorns. Published on November 15, 2008 |
Junior forward Danielle McCray fights to get up for a Kansas two point basket Friday night against Sacred Heart University. Published on November 14, 2008 |
Junior guard Sade Morris fights to gain possession of a Kansas rebound during the first half against Sacred Heart University Friday night. Published on November 14, 2008 |
Junior guard LaChelda Jacobs drives the baseline Friday night against Sacred Heart University. Published on November 14, 2008 |
Junior guard Sade Morris drives to the basket in the lane to draw a foul for a three point play. Morris converted on the free throw. Published on November 14, 2008 |
Junior guard Sade Morris cuts off a skip pass for a Kansas steal against Sacred Heart University Friday night. Published on November 14, 2008 |
Junior forward Danielle McCray stops to make a pump fake that put the defender in the air for an easy two point basket. Published on November 14, 2008 |
Published on November 14, 2008 |
Junior safety Darrell Stuckey trips up Oklahoma kick returner DeMarco Murray during the opening kickoff return Saturday. Coach Mangino said after the game that special teams was one area where the Jayhawks improved this week. Published on November 13, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing attempts to break a tackle by a Kansas State lineman on Saturday, Nov. 1. Reesing threw for 162 yards and one touchdown in Kansas' 52-21 win over the Wildcats. Published on November 13, 2008 |
Paul Tagliabue, former commissioner of the National Football League, speaks to an audience as part of the Leadership and Globalization in Sports lecture series at the Dole Institute of Politics Thursday evening. In his 17 years as NFL commissioner, Tagliabue supported the construction of more than 20 new NFL team stadiums and established NFL operations in overseas markets. Published on November 13, 2008 |
From left, Stephen Goddard, senior curator of Spencer Museum, Anna Hoard, Topeka senior, and Sara Vancil, assistant director of the Office of Student Financial Aid, display their Sustainability Leadership Award certificates. The Center for Sustainability sponsored the awards which were given to those who displayed environmentally friendly practices. Published on November 13, 2008 |
A puppy named Savanna stands up in her cage at The Lawrence Humane Society. Lawrence Humane Society executive director Midge Grinstead said the center could use the money because it may run out of operational funds at the end of the month. Published on November 13, 2008 |
The Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th Street, could win a $25,000 grant to supply animals with food and better care. People can vote for their favorite humane society everyday on the Animal Rescue Site.= through Dec. 14. Published on November 13, 2008 |
Junior defender Estelle Johnson leads the soccer team in minutes played with 1,930. Johnson's father spent hours with her asa child practicing intense defense drills. Published on November 13, 2008 |
Coach Mark Mangino celebrates his special teams kick coverage during the first half of the game against Kansas State two weeks ago. Mangino is preparing his tam for Saturday's contest against Texas. Published on November 13, 2008 |
Anna Gerken, a nurse at the Mid America Cardiology Center at the University of Kansas Hospital, demonstrates the hospital's electronic records system. In October 2007, the hospital bean the process of converting all of its paper files into digital files, making it one of the first hospitals in the Kansas City area to switch to electronic records. Published on November 13, 2008 |
A $38 million project that includes a new basketball practice facility and locker rooms for other sports is underway. This graphic rendering shows what the athletics facility will look like when it is completed Published on November 13, 2008 |
Senior linebacker James Holt makes a hit for a tackle in the Nebraska game Saturday. Holt started as a safety but now plays linebacker and also plays on special teams Published on November 13, 2008 |
Professor emeritus James Gunn keeps his 2007 Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Grand Master Award in his office in Wescoe Hall. The award is given in recognition of an exceptional career in science fiction and fantasy writing. Published on November 13, 2008 |
Sophomore guard Tyrel Reed tries to poke th ball away during Tuesday's game against Emporia State. Published on November 13, 2008 |
KANSAN Published on November 12, 2008 |
Anna Archibald, Neodesha sophomore, models the design of Brena Bessa, Maunaus, Brazil senior. Published on November 12, 2008 |
Published on November 12, 2008 |
Emma Burgess-Olson, Lawrence junior, walks in Bonnie Croisant's KU themed eveningwear design. Published on November 12, 2008 |
Bethany Blackmon, Gardner graduate, walks the runway in the Asian inspired design of Oscar Cuevas. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Stephanie Murphy, Leawood sophomore, walks down the runway in Sunyoung Cheong's Asian inspired design. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Becky Totten, New Orleans senior, walks in Brena Bessa's Asian inspired design. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Michaela Ayers, Omaha, Neb. senior, walks down the Runway in Lauren Fallis and Josiah Earle's Asian inspired design. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Lindsey Campion, Overland Park senior, walks in Bonnie Croisant's design for the Asian inspired challenge. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Marley Cunningham, Baldwin senior, walks down the runway Monday night in a gown design by the partner team of Josiah Earle, Topeka senior, and Lauren Tullis, Plano, Texas junior. The evening gown was KU themed and had to include crimson and blue in the design. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Kent Szlaudersbach, Wichita sophomore, shows Oscar Cuevas' take on the school spirit eveningwear challenge. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Makenna Bartel, Leawood gradute, walks in the KU inspired eveningwear design of Sunyoung Cheong. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Meredith Tack, Oklahoma City senior, walks the runway in the school spirit eveningwear design of Brena Bessa. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Caitlin Donnelly, Lawrence senior, walks down the runway in the song inspired design by Bonnie Croisant, Humboldt senior. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Mandy Toomey, Minneapolis, Minn. senior, walks down the runway in a design Oscar Cuevas, Cherryvale senior. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Devon Bartel, Leawood sophomore, walks down the runway in the song inspired design by Sunyoung Cheong, Topeka senior. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Bea Bonanno, Brooklyn, NY senior, models the song inspired design by Josiah Earle, Topeka senior, and Lauren Fallis, Plano, Texas junior. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Christian Siriano, season 4 winner of Bravo's Project Runway, speaks to the audience on Tuesday night at the Project Runway competition. Vouchers, which provided students with advanced seating, were completely gone by Monday, making students wait in a long line to see Siriano. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Christian Siriano speaks at the Project Runway competition on Tuesday night. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Mandy Toomey, Minneapolis, Minn. senior, checks her make-up before the show as Isabel Boehms, Prairie Village senior on Tuesday night. Designers had to do their models' make-up or employ their friends to help. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Freshman forward Markieff Morris tries to secure a rebound during Tuesday night's game at Allen Fieldhouse. Morris grabbed three boards and recorded five points and two steals on the night. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Junior guard Tyrone Appleton dives for a loose ball during Tuesday's game at Allen Fieldhouse. Appleton was one of 14 Jayhawks who scored on the night, hitting both of his shots from the floor and 2-of-3 from the free throw line. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Sophomore center Cole Aldrich spins to the basket to put up a shot during Tuesday night's game. Aldrich hit 7-of-10 shots from the floor for 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the game. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Junior guard Sherron Collins takes a shot to the basket during the first half of Tuesday's game against Emporia State at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas defeated Emporia State 103-58, led by Collins' 22 points, including 7-for-9 shooting from the floor and 6-for-6 from the floor. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Sophomore guard Brady Morningstar and juior guard Sherron Collins celebrate a second half basket by senior center Matt Kleinman during Kansas' 103-58 victory over Emporia State Tuesday night in Allen Fieldhouse. All 14 players who suited up scored points for the Jayhawks. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Sunyoung Cheong, Topeka senior, emblazoned her KU themed evening gown with a hand made sequined jayhawk. The rest of the dress was Grecian inspired with touches of KU items. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Emma Burgess-Olson, Lawrence junior, gets her hair done by Nicole May of Salon Luca on Tuesday night before the SUA sponsored Project Runway competition. May said that she was attempting to make a romantic updo to match the design aesthetic of the evening gown that Burgess-Olson was wearing. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Junior safety Darrell Stuckey attemps to make a tackle on a Nebraska running back. Published on November 11, 2008 |
KANSAN Published on November 11, 2008 |
Students at the Fregenet School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, practice writing Amharic on the chalkboard during recess. The University is starting classes in Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia, beginning this spring semester. Published on November 11, 2008 |
Freshman forward Quintrell Thomas shoots a free throw during Tuesday's game against Washburn. He finished with 10 points and six rebounds in 14 minutes. Published on November 10, 2008 |
Earle uses a CD to create the pattern for flounces on Sunday afternoon at the Art and Design building. Earle and his teammate, Fallis, are the only partner team that are participating in the Project Runway competition. Published on November 10, 2008 |
Lauren Fallis, Plano, Texas, junior, sews flounces on to her formal dress on Sunday afternoon in the Art and Design building. Fallis and her teammate, Josiah Earle, Topeka senior, said they were stressed out earlier in the competition because of conflicting schedules, but in the last few weeks have been able to work together as a team. Published on November 10, 2008 |
Members of the KU debate team showcase their trophy from the Harvard University tournament. The team is, from left, Brett Briker, Wichita senior; Lindsey Shook, Tulsa, Okla. graduate student; Travis Cram, Cheyenne, Wyo. graduate student; Nate Johnson, Manhattan senior; Andrew Jack, Manhattan sophomore; Brian Delory, Cheyenne, Wyo. graduate student; Sarah Topp, Pelican Rapids, Minn. graduate student; and Dylan Quigley, Wichita junior. Two members from the team took first place in the annual tournament. Published on November 10, 2008 |
Missouri sophomore defender Crystal Wagner stops junior forward Shannon McCabe from advancing up the field. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Junior tailback Jake Sharp has the ball popped loose in the first quarter against Nebraska. The Kansas running game had troubles Saturday afternoon with only 90 yads rushing from Sharp in Kansas' 45-35 loss. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Russell Brorsen (left) celebrates with Phillip Strozier after recovering a fumble forced by James Holt when Holt stripped the ball loose from Nebraska quarterback Joe Ganz. Kansas fell short of a win in Lincoln losing 45-35 to the Cornhusker's. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing throws a deep ball to Dezmon Briscoe during the second quarter. Reesing threw for three touchdowns for the fifth time this season and also became Kansas' all time passing leader with 6,632 yards when he completed a 28-yard touchdown pass to Kerry Meier in the first quarter. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Sophomore Alonso Rojas attempts to kick the ball off after a Kansas touchdown. Rojas had troubles getting a good kick off due to the windy conditions at Saturdays game in Lincoln in Kansas' 45-35 loss. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe has the ball knocked out of his hands late in the fourth quarter. Nebraska recovered the fumble, but the play was ruled an incomplete pass by the officials although it appeared as if Briscoe had possession of the ball. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Junior guard/forward Danielle McCray takes a shot to the rim during Sunday's game against Washburn. McCray recorded 16 points, 10 boards and six steals in the game. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Sophomore forward Nicollette Smith battles Washburn forward Kaylee Silovski for a rebound during the first half of Sunday's game at Allen Fieldhouse. The teams were tied at halftime, but the Jayhawks were able to pull away in the second half. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Sophomore center Cole Aldrich steps out to defend Washburn forward William McNeill during Tuesday night's game at Allen Fieldhouse. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Jacquelyn Venetia Kelly as First Nursemaid, Charles Martinez as Sam Kaplan, Meaghan Dieter as Emma Jones, Chris McBride as Henry Davis, Luke Kanter as Grocery Boy. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Many students at the University have chosen to donate plasma as a way to earn extra cash or to supplement their income from their part-time jobs. Many students meet the qualifications to donate plasma, which include weighting at least 110 pounds, being at least 18 years old, living within 125 miles of a donation center and having proof of identity when they go to donate. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Junior goalkeeper Julie Hanley and sophmore defender Katie Williams embrace after Kansas's loss to Missouri in the Big 12 Tournament in San Antonio on Friday. The game was decided by a shoot out, Hanley's shot was blocked by Missouri junior goalkeeper Tasha Dittamore and Missouri sophmore Alysha Bonnick's made shot clinched the win for Missouri. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Emily Lanteigne, Naperville, Ill. junior, races through the first heat of the 200 yard freestyle competion furing Friday night's meet against Drury in the KU Natatorium. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Luliia Kuzhil, Cherkasy, Ukraine sophomore, springs backward into the water during the only heat of the 200 yard medley relay Friday night. The relay was the first event o the evening's meet against Drury. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe has the ball knocked out of his hands late in the fourth quarter. Nebraska recovered the fumble, but the play was ruled an incomplete pass by the officials although it appeared as if Briscoe had possession of the ball. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Junior receiver Kerry Meier fights for extra yards in Saturday's 45-35 loss to Nebraska. Meier finished with three catches for 52 yards and one touchdown. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Junior safety Darrell Stuckey gets stiff armed by Nebraska receiver Nate Swift. Stuckey lead the team with 15 tackles in Kansas' 45-35 loss to the Cornhuskers. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Senior receiver Dexton Fields is congratulated by offensive lineman Ryan Cantrell after catching a 11 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Todd Reesing. The touchdown put the Jayhawks ahead 21-17 during the third quarter. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Senior linebacker Mike Rivera gets congratulated by Russell Brorsen after Rivera forced and recovered a fumble. The fumble recovery in the third quarter set up for Kansas' third score and was Rivera's second time this season he has forced and recovered a fumble. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Head coach Mark Mangino leans yells a line judge after he threw a flag for a questionable intentional grounding call on Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing. The 45-35 loss to Nebraska marked the 20th straight time that Kansas has lost against Nebraska at Lincoln. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Senior linebacker Mike Rivera broke through for a sack on Nebraska quarterback Joe Ganz. Kansas sacked Ganz two times in Saturdays 45-35 loss to the Cornhuskers. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Junior tailback Jake Sharp cuts outside and prepares to stiff arm a Nebraska cornerback before being tripped up. Sharp rushed for 90 yards and one touchdown in a 45-35 loss. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing throws a deep ball to Dezmon Briscoe during the second quarter. Reesing threw for three touchdowns for the fifth time this season and also became Kansas' all time passing leader with 6,632 yards when he completed a 28-yard touchdown pass to Kerry Meier in the first quarter. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Sophomore Alonso Rojas attempts to kick the ball off after a Kansas touchdown. Rojas had troubles getting a good kick off due to the windy conditions at Saturdays game in Lincoln in Kansas' 45-35 loss. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Russell Brorsen (left) celebrates with Phillip Strozier after recovering a fumble forced by James Holt when Holt stripped the ball loose from Nebraska quarterback Joe Ganz. Kansas fell short of a win in Lincoln losing 45-35 to the Cornhusker's. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe gets wrapped up from behind Saturday afternoon against Nebraska. Briscoe lead the Jayhawks in receptions and yards with six catches for 176 yards in Kansas' 45-35 loss Saturday afternoon. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe makes a leaping catch on Kansas' second drive of the game which set up a Kerry Meier touchdown pass to tie the game at 7-7. Briscoe had 176 yards receiving on six catches for one touchdown. Kansas lost 45-35 Saturday afternoon against Nebraska. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Junior tailback Jake Sharp has the ball popped loose in the first quarter against Nebraska. The Kansas running game had troubles Saturday afternoon with only 90 yards rushing from Sharp in Kansas' 45-35 loss. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Sophomore tackle Jamal Greene cracks a hit on Nebraska running back Roy Helu Jr. during the first quarter on a run play to the right side. Kansas lost 45-35 Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Published on November 9, 2008 |
Erin Ellefson, sophomore midfielder (top) laughs with Shannon McCabe, junior forward, during soccer practice on Thursday in San Antonio. The women's soccer team plays Missouri tonight in game two of the Big 12 Soccer Tournament after beating Texas A&M 4-2 on Wednesday. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Emergency contraceptive, Plan B, also known as the morning after pill, can be taken anytime within five days of unprotected sex and is actually two pills, not one. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Cher Ulrich, a nontraditional student from Camel, California, poses with her portraits of soldiers in Iraq. Ulrich's work will be on display this weekend at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, MO. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Tyler Holmes, Overland Park freshman, ran as a Democrat for the Kansas House of Representatives. Holmes said that he brought a unique perspective to education and energy. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Published on November 6, 2008 |
Geoff Barnes, joint service liaison officer, in Afghanistan in 2007 with Todd Mesman, his assistant crew chief. Barnes and Mesman were preparing to return to Bagram Air Force Base, the main Air Force base in Afghanistan. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Nasbah Ben is writing her graduate thesis about ground level and satellite-imaged aerosols to analyze forecasts and air quality. Ben works to benefit Native American tribes who lack the equipment to predict forecasts and analyze the quality of their breathing air. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Marci Francisco, 2nd District State Senator, dances with Jacob Hill, Wichita senior, at Abe & Jake's Landing Tuesday night after watching President Elect Obama's acceptance speech on a large-screen television. Fransisco, the 2nd district incumbant, retained her seat with 62 percent of the vote. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Ian Hrabe, Olathe senior, Annie Harrigan, Pairie Village senior, Kim Davis, Kansas City senior, and Katelyn Stroud, Leawood senior, scream in celebration toward the end of President Elect Barrack Obama's acceptance speech Tuesday night at Abe & Jake's Landing. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Natalie Nelson, 2008 graduate, celebrates with other members of State Rep. Raj Goyle's (D-Wichita) campaign while Goyle speaks to a crowd of about 50 in Wichita on Tuesday night. Nelson, who earned a degree in political science at the University of Kansas, has been working on Goyle's campaign since August. Goyle won the Kansas House 87th District for the second time in a row. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Nathan Hittle, field director for State Rep. Raj Goyle's (D-Wichita) state representative campaign talks with Goyle about an e-mail on Nov. 4. Goyle runs his campaign out of a room in his house in Wichita. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Almas Sayeed, a volunteer for State Rep. Raj Goyle's (D-Wichita) re-election campaign and a KU alumna, makes a call to a voter on election day in Witchita. Sayeed had been making calls since 11:45 a.m. Published on November 6, 2008 |
George Dungan, Lincoln, Neb. junior, grabs ahold of a friend after the final results of the election were announced at the Democratic watch party Abe & Jake's Landing on Tuesday night. Dungan, the communications director of Young Democrats, had been at the party since seven that evening to hear the final results. Published on November 6, 2008 |
John Flynn, Wichita freshman, center, looks over his ballot before completing his participitation in his first presidential election. Poll workers at the Central United Methodist Church, where Flynn and two friends voted Tuesday afternoon, said that turnout had been overwhelmingly composed of oung voters. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Halie Daniels, 3, passes the time as Patrick Neider and her mother, Marie Daniels, Lawrence sophomore, right, complete their ballots Tuesday afternoon at the polling station inside the Checkers Grocery located at Louisiana and 23rd streets. Published on November 6, 2008 |
State Rep. Raj Goyle (D-Wichita), who is running as the incumbent for the Kansas House of Representatives, talks on the phone during election day outside of his house. He has run his entire campaign from a room in his own house. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Tyler Holmes, Overland Park freshman, ran for Kansas’ 28th district representative. Although Holmes lost to Republican Incumbent, Pat Colloton, he managed to receive a stunning quarter of the votes. Published on November 6, 2008 |
The Kansas volleyball team celebrates its 3-0 sweep of Colorado Wednesday night at the Horejsi Family Athletics Facility. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Published on November 6, 2008 |
Nebraska players celebrate after defeating the Jayhawks in Sept. 2006, the last time Kansas played the Cornhuskers in Lincoln. Kansas will try to earn its first win at Nebraska in 40 years on Saturday. Published on November 6, 2008 |
The Kansas soccer team celebrates after a goal at 10:15 during the first half. The Jayhawks won the game 4-2. They'll play Missouri in the second round Friday. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Published on November 6, 2008 |
Nina Dahem prepares sourdough starter, which will be used to make sourdough bread, at Great Harvest Bread Co. on Wednesday afternoon. Dahem said sourdough starter is aged and passed down from generation to generation. "Sourdough bread tastes better the more it ages," she said. "We got this starter from a 100-year-old lady. It was in her family since the Alaskan gold rush." Published on November 6, 2008 |
Sophomore kicker Jacob Branstetter kicks an extra point during Saturday's game against Kansas State. Branstetter had three tackles on kickoffs during that game, which the Jayhawks won 52-21. Published on November 6, 2008 |
Published on November 5, 2008 |
Marci Francisco, 2nd District State Senator, dances with Jacob Hill, Wichita senior, at Abe & Jake's Landing Tuesday night after watching President Elect Obama's acceptance speech on a large-screen television. Fransisco, the 2nd district incumbant, retained her seat with 62 percent of the vote. Published on November 5, 2008 |
Nancy Boyda lost her bid for re-election to Lynn Jenkins. Published on November 5, 2008 |
Disappointed McCain supporters react to Obama's victory. Published on November 5, 2008 |
Ian Hrabe, Olathe senior, Annie Harrigan, Pairie Village senior, Kim Davis, Kansas City senior, and Katelyn Stroud, Leawood senior, scream in celebration toward the end of President Elect Barrack Obama's acceptance speech Tuesday night at Abe & Jake's Landing. Published on November 5, 2008 |
Rep. Dennis Moore (D-Kan.) defeated Nick Jordan to retain his seat as representative of Kansas' 3rd District. Published on November 5, 2008 |
The electoral landscape as of 11:34 p.m. Published on November 4, 2008 |
Published on November 4, 2008 |
Sophomore guard Brady Morningstar and freshman center Markieff Morris battle Washburn's Logan Stutz for a rebound during Tuesday's game. Published on November 4, 2008 |
Sophomore guard Brady Morningstar takes the ball to the basket during the game against Washburn Tuesday at Allen Fieldhouse. Published on November 4, 2008 |
Junior guard Sherron Collins dips under a block attempt by Washburn forward Logan Stutz during a drive to the basket in the first half of Tuesdat night's exhibition game at Allen Fieldhouse. Published on November 4, 2008 |
Freshman midfielder Kelsey Clifton Published on November 4, 2008 |
Sophomore defender Lauren Jackson charges upfield alongside Texas A&M's Rachel Shipley during a game in October. Coach Mark Francis said Jackson could be an All-American before she leaves the University in two years. Published on November 3, 2008 |
Teddy Roosevelt Published on November 3, 2008 |
Abraham Lincoln Published on November 3, 2008 |
George Washington Published on November 3, 2008 |
Franklin D. Roosevelt Published on November 3, 2008 |
Sherron Collins will lead Kansas against Washburn tonight at 7 p.m. in Allen Fieldhouse. Collins is one of Kansas' two leading returners from last year's championship squad. Published on November 3, 2008 |
Orley "Chip" Taylor has been working with bees since he was 14 years old and has been studying the genetics of killer bees for the past 22 years. Taylor will present the lecture "What's Happening to Our Honey Bees, Bumble Bees and Other Pollinators?" at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Natural History Museum in Dyche Hall. Published on November 3, 2008 |
Published on November 3, 2008 |
Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe gets up to attempt a catch in the endzone Saturday afternoon. Kansas State was flagged for defensive pass interference on the play, advancing Kansas 15 yards to set up for a walk in Todd Reesing touchdown in Kansas' 52-21 win over the Wildcats. Published on November 2, 2008 |
Maxwell Onyegbuge, sophomore linebacker, jump to field a Kansas State onside kick attempt during the second half of the game. Published on November 2, 2008 |
Sophomore defensive end Jake Laptad latches onto Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman during Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks trounced the Wildcats 52-21, denying Kansas State even a single touchdown before halftime. Published on November 2, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing attempts to break loose of a Kansas State lineman Saturday afternoon. Reesing threw for 162 yards and one touchdown in Kansas' 52-21 win over the Wildcats. Published on November 2, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp leaps over a Kansas State defender during the Jayhawks' 52-21 victory over the Wildcats Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Sharp rushed 181 yards on 21 carries throughout the game, and tied the KU single-game record with four touchdowns. The game also represented a redemptive weekend for the Jayhawks, rebounding from two demoralizing losses against Oklahoma and Texas Tech, who defeated the 'Hawks 63-21 during Kansas' homecoming. Published on November 2, 2008 |
Junior guard Sade Morris goes up between two Fort Hays State defenders during the first half of Sunday's game at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won the exhibition match easily, putting away the Tigers 93-37. Published on November 2, 2008 |
Freshman forward Aishah Sutherland braces for contact while taking the ball strong to the hoop during Sunday's game. Sutherland scored two points and grabbed four rebounds in fourteen minutes. Published on November 2, 2008 |
Photo courtesy Dann Wunderlich/THE MANEATER Kansas goalkeeper Julie Hanley reacts after giving up a goal in the Jayhawk's 6-0 loss to the Missouri Tigers on Oct. 31 at Walton Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Published on November 2, 2008 |
The members of the Black Student Union, from front left: Koga Moffor, Overland Park senior; Amanda Muhammad, Overland Park sophomore; Kameron Mack, Witchita freshman; Danielle Cooper, Kansas City freshman; Camille Clark, Kansas City senior; Kamau Thompson, Overland Park senior; and Martin Okekearu, Kansas City senior, are discontent with the media's coverage of Barack Obama's (D-IL) race in this year's election. The students agreed that the media emphasizes more on Obama's Kenyan lineage than his policies. Published on November 2, 2008 |
Melanie Gorges, Andale freshman, donated self-made pillows to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital's pediatrics department to use with child patients. Gorges and members of the Douthart Scholarship Hall made the pillows from travel pillows and fleece. Published on November 2, 2008 |
Members of the Art of Living Club, Abhijit Mehta, Pune, India, graduate student, Rush Griffith, Dallas senior, Meron Herouy, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, sophomore, and Deepa Rjendran, Sri Lanka freshman practice a type of yoga known as Sudarshan Kriya last Wednesday night in the Hashinger Hall dance studio. In Sudarshan Kriya place their arms in specific positions to direct breathing to different parts of their bodies, helping them to achieve a relaxant state. Published on November 2, 2008 |
Junior tailback Jake Sharp celebrates after scoring one of his touchdowns. Sharp tied the Kansas record during the 3rd quarter for most touchdowns in a game with four. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Junior tailback Jake Sharp powers through a tackle for extra yards. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Junior receiver Kerry Meier stretches out to make a catch early in the first quarter. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe goes up for a pass in the end zone during the second quarter. Defensive pass interference was called on the play, setting up for a walk in touchdown by Todd Reesing. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Junior receiver Kerry Meier gets knocked back after catching a pass for a Kansas first down. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Junior tailback Jake Sharp has the ball popped out of his hands. Kansas recovered the fumble. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe cuts past a Kansas State defender midway through the second quarter. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Dominic Bui, Overland Park junior, walks back to the stands after being awarded the Kansas Fan of the Game title and a $100 gift card to Pizza Hut. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Senior linebacker James Holt comes in for a sack on Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe gets up to try to make a grab during the second quarter. A flag was thrown on the play for pass interference. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Safety Justin Thornton joins up with linebacker James Holt forcing a Wildcat fumble during the second quarter. Holt pounced on the loose ball. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp breaks through a tackle during one of his three first quarter touchdown runs. Kansas will go to the lockerroom up 31-0, powered largely by Sharp's three TDs. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Kansas kicker Jacob Branstetter tacks on an extra-point following a Kansas first quarter score. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Sad faces dominate the Wildcat cheer team after Kansas State fell behind Kansas early in the game. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Wildcat receiver and kick returner Deon Murphy tries to get the mostly Jayhawk faithful at Memorial Stadium pumped up before a kick return in the first half. Murphy guaranteed to take kick return "to the crib" in this game. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Kansas fans celebrate during the first half at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Wildcat receiver Brandon Banks makes his way to the sideline after the Wildcats are kept scoreless in the first half. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Kansas linebacker James Holt celebrates with Justin Thornton after the Kansas defense forces a Wildcat punt. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Senior safety Darrell Stuckey drags down a Wildcat receiver during the first quarter. Kansas held Kansas State scoreless for the first quarter. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Kansas State kick returner Brandon Banks outruns a Kansas tackle during a first half kick return. Banks and the other Wildcat kick returners have been close to breaking a kick return for a touchdown twice this game. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp takes a run to the corner during the first quarter. Sharp finished the drive with one of three first quarter touchdowns. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp makes a cut during a first quarter run. Sharp ended the first quarter with three rushing touchdowns. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Junior receiver Kerry Meier stretches out to make a grab early in the first quarter. Published on November 1, 2008 |
Kansas State head coach looks on in disbelief after Kansas gets a quick first two touchdowns on the Wildcats. Published on November 1, 2008 |
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