Published on October 31, 2008 |
Kristen Freese, Glasgow, Mo., graduate; Joey Brown, Overland Park senior; and Wilt Bones, Tulsa, Okla., senior, show off "Obandas", pro Obama bandanas that promote the importance of voting in the 2008 presidential election. Freese said that she started the bandanas as a tool to get people excited about making a change. She has made more than 700 bandanas and said that she had sold about half of them through Wild Man Antique, Creation Station and through her Web site. She said that it is a way to keep the market local and support local shops. Published on October 30, 2008 |
Ennie Ndro has been studying at the University of Kansas from Zimbabwe on a Fulbright Scholarship since last year. Ndro said it was hard for her to transition into living in the United States at first, but has become more comfortable since then. She said she planned to return to Zimbabwe eventually. Published on October 30, 2008 |
Gabby Howell, Kansas City, Mo., freshman, dolls up Tanisha Brown, Kansas City, Mo., freshman, with makeup at the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" screening at the Kansas Union on Thursday night. They said it was first "Rocky Horror Picture Show" screening they had ever attended. Published on October 30, 2008 |
Members of the volleyball team celebrate after a point during the fourth match, which Kansas won, sending the game to a fifth and final match. The team plays in-state rival, No. 16 Kansas State, Saturday Published on October 30, 2008 |
Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson makes her way to center court after Kansas 82-62 loss at Oklahoma State last season. Henrickson wants her team to know that close losses last year likely kept the Jayhawks out of the NCAA Tournament. Published on October 30, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp cuts his way through defenders during Saturday's game against Texas Tech. The Jayhawks and Wildcats renew their rivalry tomorrow at Memorial Stadium. Published on October 30, 2008 |
Overland Park junior Robert Schmidt runs through Lawrence to stay in shape for competition in the Boston Marathon on April 20. Schmidt took fifth place in the Kansas City marathon with a time of 2 hours and 39 minutes on Oct. 18. Published on October 30, 2008 |
Sophomore hitter Karina Garlington comes up with a dig during the fourth set against Missouri on Wednesday at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. Kansas defeated Missouri to send the match to a fifth set. Published on October 30, 2008 |
Quarterback Todd Reesing's height kept him from getting offers to big-time schools. Before becoming a Jayhawk, Reesing turned down a scholarship to Kansas State Published on October 30, 2008 |
Then freshman Cole Aldrich and Tyrel Reed celebrate a three-pointer during last year's Big 12 championship against Texas. Texas coach Rick Barnes said he is not worried about the new three-point line this season, which is moved back to 20 feet, 9 inches. Mario Chalmers hit eight three pointers in that game, leading the Jayhawks to their third straight Big 12 title. Published on October 30, 2008 |
Published on October 30, 2008 |
Jeff Turek, Overland Park senior, is a Kansas State fan, but he attends the University of Kansas. Despite his loyalty to the Wildcats, Turek said he attends KU because "I wasn't going to let a football team decide what school I went to." Published on October 30, 2008 |
Published on October 30, 2008 |
Texas A&M University: Student Recreation Center Published on October 30, 2008 |
Baylor University: McLane Student Life Center Published on October 30, 2008 |
Gregory Gym Main Concourse University of Texas: RecSports Facilities Published on October 30, 2008 |
University of Kansas Published on October 30, 2008 |
University of Oklahoma: Huston Huffman Center Published on October 30, 2008 |
Oklahoma State University: Colvin Recreation Center Published on October 30, 2008 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Sapp Campus Recreation center Published on October 30, 2008 |
University of Missouri-Columbia: MizzouRec Student Recreation Complex Published on October 30, 2008 |
Kansas State University: Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex Published on October 30, 2008 |
Published on October 29, 2008 |
Junior linebacker Mike Rivera makes a tackle during the game against Kansas State Saturday in Manhattan. Published on October 28, 2008 |
Kansas State receiver Deon Murphy jogs off while the Kansas defense celebrates after Kendrick Harper (24) intercepted a pass intended for Murphy during Kansas' victory in Manhattan last year. Murphy has guaranteed to "take one to the crib" during this year's game. Published on October 28, 2008 |
Members of Greenpeace are involved in many different activities, on October 29th members are riding bikes to deliver letters to Senator Dennis Moore's offices in both Lawrence and Overland Park. On Sunday, October 26th members protested at the Lawrence Energy Center, advocating "wind not coal." Published on October 28, 2008 |
Matthew Boyer, Salina senior (left), and John Gawin, Abilene senior, members of Greenpeace, are planning to ride bikes to deliver hundreds of letters and business petitions advocating green jobs and dealing with global warming as a problem. On Sunday October 26th, Boyer and Gayer, along with other members of Greenpeace protested coal at the Lawrence Energy Center. Published on October 28, 2008 |
Ryan McGeeney/KANSAN Matt Daigh, Douglas County Coroner's transport, helps wheel the body of Frank Sandelius away from 1208 Mississippi St. Tuesday afternoon. Sandelius, who was in his late 70s or early 80s, was the three-story house's landlord and also was a tenant. The house sits directly south of the Oread Street parking garage. Authorities did not comment on circumstances surrounding his death. Published on October 28, 2008 |
A survey of 321 KU students found that 72 percent of them send text messages while driving. Published on October 27, 2008 |
Published on October 27, 2008 |
Bolivian villagers were visited by KU Engineers Without Borders, a student group that is planning to build composting latrines for the community. The group will Also complete a health survey of the community and measure water quality before beginning the project. Published on October 27, 2008 |
Ritchie Price, junior infielder, takes a rare swing at a pitch during the first game of Friday's doubleheader against South Dakota State. Price was 1-2 with a single and four walks during the 15-2 victory at Hoglund Ballpark. Kansas swept the four-game series. Published on October 27, 2008 |
Published on October 27, 2008 |
Andrew J. Jetter Published on October 27, 2008 |
Stephanie Brooks, Mendota Heights, Minn. senior, watches a video in the Susan G. Komen bus that was outside of the Adams Alumni Center on Monday. Brooks was volunteering as a peer health educator to help spread awareness of breast cancer and practicing safe breast health. Published on October 27, 2008 |
Published on October 27, 2008 |
Published on October 27, 2008 |
Published on October 27, 2008 |
Published on October 27, 2008 |
Published on October 27, 2008 |
Published on October 27, 2008 |
Published on October 27, 2008 |
Kaylin Hertel, Leawood senior, rolls chain-mail for a project she is working on in her jewelry class on Oct. 20. Hertel and her class have been working hard on their projects in preparation for their trip to Germany to show their work at the Ostholstein Museum. Published on October 27, 2008 |
Juliet Cline, Lawrence junior, welds a jewelry project on Oct. 21. Cline said that a lot of her work is playing on the relationship between the natural and mechanical world. Published on October 27, 2008 |
Members of the KU Swimming Club meet on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays to socialize while improving their swimming skills. The club is open to all students. Published on October 27, 2008 |
Oklahoma's Blake Griffin, right, answers a question at Big 12 Basketball Media Days in Oklahoma City, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, as he sits with his teammates, Austin Johnson, left, and Taylor Griffin, center. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) Published on October 27, 2008 |
Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree narrowly evades senior linebacker James Holt's tackle during Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium. Published on October 27, 2008 |
Junior running back Jocques Crawford dives into the endzone for the third of the Jayhawks' three touchdowns against Texas Tech on Saturday. Kansas lost the homecoming game 63-21. Published on October 27, 2008 |
Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe pulls down a catch while being pulled down by a Texas Tech defender during Saturday's game. Briscoe led Kansas with eight catches. But his long was only 11 yards and all eight catches added up to just 55 yards. Published on October 27, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing walks off the field after throwing one of his three interceptions. Reesing completed 16 of 26 passes for 154 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. Published on October 27, 2008 |
Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell throws a pass during Saturday's game. Harrell connected on 34 of 42 of his passes, racking up 356 yards and five touchdowns. Published on October 27, 2008 |
Texas Techwide receiver Michael Crabtree flexes for teammates after completing one of the Red Raiders' nine touchdowns against the Jayjawks during Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium. (Tech moves up in polls) Published on October 27, 2008 |
Texas Tech receiver Michael Crabtree breaks through the Kansas defense to score one of Tech's nine touchdowns during Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium. Crabtree finished the game with nine catches for 70 yards and two touchdowns. The Red Raider offense tallied up 556 total yards of offense for the game, the second straight game where the Kansas defense has given up more than 500 yards. Published on October 27, 2008 |
Carl Kramer, St. Louis senior, glances dejectedly at the scoreboard near the conclusion of Saturday's homecoming game against Texas Tech. The Red Raiders defeated the Jayhawks 63-21. Published on October 27, 2008 |
The red line was the first proposal for the trafficway. The green line represents the current proposed route. The blue line is the alternate route proposed by KDOT. The yellow line is another alternative route that runs through the wetlands. The purple line is the route that groups approve of. Published on October 26, 2008 |
The Baker Wetlands, extending in the South of Lawrence for about 640 acres, with over 471 documented wildlife species, has been the place for the eastern leg of the South Lawrence Highway since it was proposed in 2002 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Transportation. The Wetlands Preservation Organization has proposed a counter proposal that puts the route south of the Wakarusa river, away from the Wetlands. There is still no word when building will begin, as legal action between the competing groups looms. Published on October 26, 2008 |
Published on October 26, 2008 |
A fire scene investigator peers into the remains of a Dodge truck driven by Allen Eastland, a KU Housing and Maintenance staff member. after the vehicle was involved in a two-fatality wreck on K-10 near the intersection of Clinton and Wakarusa. There were no survivors. Published on October 26, 2008 |
An SUV driven by a Missouri man sits on the tow bed of a wreckage truck Saturday night at the scene of a two-fatality wreck on K-10 near the intersection of Clinton and Wakarusa. There were no survivors. Published on October 26, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing can't connect on a second half pass to running back Jake Sharp. Published on October 25, 2008 |
Raider receiver Michael Crabtree tacks on another Tech touchdown against the Hawk defense. Published on October 25, 2008 |
Senior linebacker James Holt takes down Raider receiver Michael Crabtree. Published on October 25, 2008 |
Linebackers James Holt and Joe Mortensen get a hit on a Tech ball carrier during the first half. Published on October 25, 2008 |
A ref looks on as freshman cornerback Corrigan Powell breaks up a third-down pass. Powell was flagged for pass interference on the play, keeping the Raider drive alive. Published on October 25, 2008 |
Safety Justin Thornton takes down Tech receiver Michael Crabtree during the first half. Published on October 25, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing gets tackled by the helmet during the first half. A flag was thrown on the play, but it was picked back up. Published on October 25, 2008 |
Sophomore receiver Dezmon Briscoe pulls down a grab in the first half. Published on October 25, 2008 |
At Big 12 Media Day on Thursday, Kansas Coach Bill Self said he was glad last year's championship victory helped silence critics of the Big 12. Published on October 23, 2008 |
Senior Danielle Hermann pushes herself as she does the backstroke. The swimming and diving team will host the BIG 12 Relays at 9 a.m today at Robinson Natatorium. Published on October 23, 2008 |
Stephanie Bell, Leawood junior, answers a question during a discussion about the upcoming election at the Dole Institute of Politics Thursday morning as Jay Edwards of News Radio 980 KMBZ looks on. The radio station broadcasted from the Dole Institute to get students' opinions on the presidential candidates. Published on October 23, 2008 |
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) speaks at the Structural Biology Center dedication ceremony on Thursday afternoon. U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda (D-KS); U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore (D-KS); Steve Warren, vice provost for research and graduate studies; Chancellor Hemenway and Richard Lariviere, provost (left to right); also spoke at the event. "The research conducted here at KU is world-class," Roberts said. Published on October 23, 2008 |
Katie Dinneen, blacksmith instructor, and Chris Hinton, Overland Park junior wait for the forge to heat up their steal materials. Dinneen along with Walt Hull teach the blacksmithing class, a new class in the school of architecture. Published on October 23, 2008 |
Walt Hull works to mold a piece of iron on Thursday night during a blacksmithing class now being offered at KU. The class meets on Thursday nights at a shop just outside of Lawrence. Published on October 23, 2008 |
A trophy case dedicated to Intramural Sports at KU is located near the entrance to the Ambler Center. Published on October 23, 2008 |
Two new basketball courts will mean less wait time for the many students eager to play at the Student Recreation Fitness Center. Published on October 23, 2008 |
Orange constrction barriers still block off the new addition to the track at the Ambler Center, but it will soon be open for use. Published on October 23, 2008 |
The new track at the Ambler Center will be a continuation of the current track at the Student Recreation Fitness Center. The current track area is seen here in the background. Published on October 23, 2008 |
The suspended track will now run a full quarter mile at the Student Recreation Fitness Center thanks to the addition of the Ambler Center. Published on October 23, 2008 |
An overhead view of the multi-purpose court and two new basketball courts is shown at the new Ambler Center. Published on October 23, 2008 |
The expansion will also add two more racketball courts to the Student Recreation Fitness Center. Published on October 23, 2008 |
The new basketball courts will expand the number of available courts to a total of six at the Student Recreation Fitness Center. Published on October 23, 2008 |
The multi-purpose court at the Ambler Center, which is still under construction will provide an area for floor hockey, roller hockey, indoor soccer and many other sports to be played at the new facility. Published on October 23, 2008 |
Caution tape still lines the two new basketball courts at the Ambler Center to protect the fresh paint that was recently applied. Published on October 23, 2008 |
The entrance to the David A. Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center is shown. The Ambler Center will add two new basketball courts, a mulit-purpose court, two racketball courts, a new marshall arts room, and will expand the current track at the Student Recreation Fitness Center. The new track will measure a quarter mile, and provide even more room for recreational activities at the center. A dedication ceremony will be held on Friday October 24th at 3 p.m. Published on October 23, 2008 |
Published on October 23, 2008 |
Published on October 23, 2008 |
Junior running back Jacques Crawford takes a handoff from junior quarterback Todd Reesing during Saturday’s game at Oklahoma. Crawford will play this weekend against his brother Aaron, who is a running back for Texas Tech. Published on October 23, 2008 |
Senior Maria Mayrovich approaches the turn during the 50 yard freestyle at the Robinson Center pool. The Kansas swimming and diving team will face No. 9 Texas A&M tonight at 6. Published on October 23, 2008 |
Published on October 22, 2008 |
Freshman outside hitter Allison Mayfield during Saturday's victory against Oklahoma at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. Published on October 21, 2008 |
Shannon McCabe, junior forward, celebrates with senior midfielder Jessica Bush (7), sophomore forward Catlin Noble (13) and senior midfielder Missy Geha (16) after McCabe scored a goal during Friday's victory against Texas A&M. Published on October 21, 2008 |
Freshman point guard Angel Goodrich defends senior point guard Ivana Catic during Friday night's scrimmage. Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson announced Tuesday that Goodrich will be out for the season with a torn ACL. Published on October 21, 2008 |
Published on October 21, 2008 |
The Alumni Band performs in the homecoming parade last year. This year's parade on Saturday has been moved from 10 a.m. to 9 a.m. because ESPN will begin televising the Kansas-Texas Tech football game at 11 a.m. Published on October 21, 2008 |
Marcus Morris. Published on October 21, 2008 |
Markieff Morris. Can you tell the difference? Published on October 21, 2008 |
Mai Do, marketing coordinator for the Watkins Health Center, fills out paperwork to receive a flu shot. Flu clinics start this Tuesday. In addition to the standard flu shot, which costs $15, a new nasal mist is also offered this year for $10. Published on October 21, 2008 |
Mai Do, marketing coordinator for the Watkins Health Center, fills out paperwork to receive a flu shot Flu clinics start this Tuesday. In addition to the standard flu shot, which costs $15, a new nasal mist is also offered this year for $10. Published on October 20, 2008 |
Published on October 20, 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 October 20, 2008 |
Sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe pulls in a 69-yard touchdown reception near the end of the second quarter, which cut the Oklahoma lead to 21-17. Briscoe caught 12 receptions for 269 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. Published on October 20, 2008 |
The Jayhawk defense tries in vain to keep Oklahoma running back DeMarcio Murray out of the end zone during Saturday's 45-31 Oklahoma victory at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma scored 45 points against the Kansas defense, gaining 674 yards of total offense, including 206 yards rushing and 468 yards passing. Published on October 20, 2008 |
Senior cornerback Kendrick Harper misses a tackle on Oklahoma receiver Jauqa Iglesias during the first half of the game. Iglesias torched the Jayhawk secondary for 10 receptions and 178 yards in the first half. He ended the game with 12 catches and 191 yards. Oklahoma gained 674 total yards in the game. Published on October 20, 2008 |
Sophomore defender Lauren Jackson charges upfield alongside Texas A&M's Rachel Shipley during Friday's game at the KU Soccer Complex. The Jayhawks won the match 1-0. Published on October 19, 2008 |
Junior forward Shannon McCabe works around a tangle with a Texas A&M defender during Friday afternoon's 1-0 victory at the KU soccer complex. McCabe contributed the game-winning goal, her third goal of the season. Published on October 19, 2008 |
Junior defender Estelle Johnson and Texas A&M's Whitney Hooper scramble for the ball after a collision during Friday's match in Lawrence. The Jayhawks beat the 6th-ranked team 1-0. Published on October 19, 2008 |
Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor high-fives fans during the introduction of the men's basketball team at Friday Night's Late Night in the Fog at Allen Fieldhouse. Taylor led all scorers during the men's scrimmage, hitting 4-of-7 from the floor and 6-of-7 free throws. Published on October 19, 2008 |
Melissa Madison Fuller, 2008 graduate, shows her photograph, "A Flaming Lip," which was chosen to appear on the cover of JPG Magazine. The photograph of the lead singer of The Flaming Lips was taken at the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival. Published on October 19, 2008 |
Senior middle blocker Savanah Noyes jumps for a spike against Oklahoma during Saturday night's 3-1 victory in the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. Published on October 19, 2008 |
Kristin Moody; Wichita senior; and Madeline Johnson; Overland Park sophomore; paint pieces of cut cardstock to assemble as the feathers of the Jayhawk for their homecoming float. The scholarship hall community is working together on the project by dividing different parts of the Jayhawk to each scholarship hall and uniting for the final assembly. Published on October 19, 2008 |
Russell Brorsen and Richard Johnson, Jr. make their was off the field after Kansas' loss at Oklahoma. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Kansas defensive back Corrigan Powell forces an incomplete pass during the second half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
The Kansas defense holds their hands on their hips after another Oklahoma touchdown. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford lets a second half pass fly. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Kendrick Harper almost comes up with an interception during the second half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Oklahoma running back Chris Brown runs through a huge hole in the Kansas defense during the second half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Reesing tries to make a cut against an Oklahoma defender. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Oklahoma tight end Jermaine Gresham catches a second half touchdown pass. Published on October 18, 2008 |
An Oklahoma defensive back puts a hard hit on Kerry Meier, knocking the ball out of Meier's hands forcing an incomplete pass. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Briscoe bobbles but pulls in a long touchdown reception during the first half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Kicker Jacob Branstetter knocks a field goal through during the first half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Briscoe brings down another first half reception. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Reesing runs the ball during the first half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Sharp avoids a tackle during a first half run. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Oklahoma defensive back Lendy Holmes makes an interception at Oklahoma's goal line on a Reesing pass intened for Briscoe. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Reesing argues a call on the fumble, which was originally signaled as Oklahoma football. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing fumbles the ball during a scramble. The Hawks got the ball back on the play. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Kansas wide receiver Kerry Meier looks downfield during a reverse pass play. Published on October 18, 2008 |
The Kansas defense can't keep Oklahoma running back DeMarco Murray out of the endzone during the first half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Kansas defensive back Kendrick Harper upends an Oklahoma ball carrier during the first half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
An Oklahoma wide receiver makes a move on Kansas safety Justin Thorton during the first half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Quarterback Todd Reesing looks downfield during the first half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe pulls down a reception during the first half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Kansas wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe tries to pull a jump-ball down for a reception during the first half. But an Oklahoma defender ripped the ball out of his hands for an interception. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Quarterback Todd Reesing gets ready for contact during a scramble in the first half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp runs the ball past the Oklahoma defense during the first quarter. Published on October 18, 2008 |
The Kansas defense celebrates a tipped ball that sent an Oklahoma field goal attempt wide. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Oklahoma quarterback evades pressure during the first half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Kansas cornerback Chris Harris upends an Oklahoma receiver. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Oklahoma quarterback throws a pass during the first quarter. Lack of pressure on Bradford has been one reason the Sooners have gained more than 400 yards in the first half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Darrell Stuckey trips up Oklahoma's kick returner during the first half of Saturday's game. Oklahoma led Kansas 24-17 at the half. Published on October 18, 2008 |
Published on October 14, 2008 |
Bianca Fernandez, Lawrence sophomore, sort through a clothing rack at Creation Station, one of many clothing boutiques in Lawrence's downtown shopping and bar district on Mass Street. Despite the negative effects of the downturn in the U.S. economy, many retailers in the area are kept afloat by KU students' patronage. Published on October 14, 2008 |
KANSAN Published on October 14, 2008 |
Dallas Cowboys' Tony Romo, right, loses the football as Arizona Cardinals' Darnell Dockett makes a hit on the quarterback in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. The play was ruled an incomplete pass. Published on October 14, 2008 |
Jill Nowak, McPherson freshman, Anna Frantz, Topeka junior, and Kelsey Hill, Hoxie sophomore are seen Tuesday morning volunteering at the Jubilee Cafe located at First United Methodist Church, which is a service that provides breakfast to in-need members of the Lawrence community. Johnathan Leck, Washington senior, who is the co-coordinatior of the Center for Community Outreach at KU, said that they usually see between twenty five and thirty KU students volunteer at the cafe twice a week. Published on October 14, 2008 |
Senior middle blocker Natalie Uhart kills a shot past two Texas A&M blockers. Uhart had 11 kills and aced two serves Wednesday night at the Horejsi Center. Kansas fell just short of a victory, losing 3-2 to the Aggies. Published on October 14, 2008 |
KANSAN Published on October 14, 2008 |
KANSAN Published on October 14, 2008 |
KANSAN Published on October 14, 2008 |
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard reacts after striking out against the Los Angeles Dodgers during first inning baseball action in Game 2 of the National League championship series Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Philadelphia. Dodgers catcher Russell Martin is at right. Published on October 14, 2008 |
A worker finishes some of the final stages of floor construtciton at the new Ambler Center. The opening of the addition to the Student Recreation Center has been postponed multiple times because of delays in construction. The grand opening is schedueled for Oct. 24 if construction is completed. Published on October 14, 2008 |
The Hot Route Published on October 14, 2008 |
Participants listen to a lecture on the changing legal climate presented by Andrew Torrance, associate professor of law, in Spooner Hall Monday afternoon. The lecture is part of a new program that will focus on relating various fields of study to climate change and the environment. Published on October 13, 2008 |
Erik LaPointe, Kansas City, Mo., senior, and Tosin Morohunfola, Overland Park junior, rehearse for “Blue/Orange” in Murphy Hall on Sunday night. The play, presented by the Multicultural Theatre Initiative, is scheduled for Nov. 15 and 16 at Oldfather Studios. Published on October 13, 2008 |
Kansas kick returner Marcus Herford looks to cut off a block during a kick return Sunday at Memorial Stadium. Coach Mark Mangino said he will make special teams changes. "I am going to get these special teams squared away," he said. Published on October 13, 2008 |
Steve Thomas, Leavenworth senior, and Jake Flynn, Maize freshman, assist other members of the Bravo Battalion through holes in a net during a training exercise at Adams Campus Challenge Course during the KU Navy ROTC's LRC training day. Published on October 13, 2008 |
Mark Perry, Kingwood, Texas graduate student, oversees Alpha 1 battalion at Adams Campus Challenge Course on Sunday. The objective of the obstacle was to get everyone over the wall with a minimal amount of help from other cadets. Techniques included tying jacket arms together to use as a rope or lacing belts together to pull cadets up and over the wall. KU Navy ROTC held the training to improve the leadership and teamwork skills. Published on October 13, 2008 |
Jake Flynn, Maize freshman, crawls over a "lava" pit on a wooden board during the Adams Campus Challenge Course Navy ROTC training day Sunday. The cadets were punished for failure by having their hands bound, being blindfolded and sometimes were banned from talking. Published on October 13, 2008 |
The Monument Rocks, large ancient chalk formations, stand in the northeast of Kansas. "The Nature of Kansas Lands," released today, captures the beauty of Kansas landscapes. "So many people have misconceptions about Kansas because of what they have seen in movies," said Jason Fizell, executive director of the Kansas Land Trust. The book provides photos and facts about the local landscapes from Lawrence locals. Published on October 13, 2008 |
Sophomore defensive end Jake Laptad chases Colorado quarterback Cody Hawkins into the endzone, where Laptad brought him down for a safety. The safety gave the Jayhawks a 9-7 lead with 8:07 left in the first half. Published on October 13, 2008 |
Head Coach Mark Managino yells at a line judge after a call he did not agree with. Kansas defeated Colorado 30-14 and will face off against Oklahoma next Saturday at a time to be determined. Published on October 13, 2008 |
Sophomore defensive end Jake Laptad celebrates with Maxwell Onyegbule by showing the signal for a safety after Laptad sacked the Colorado quarterback in the endzone. (Something about how Laptad has been playing to go with Bern's sider) Published on October 13, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp breaks the goal-line during a second-quarter touchdown run during Saturday's game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium. The touchdown, the first of three for Sharp on the day, tied the game at seven, with 8:56 to go in the first half. Published on October 13, 2008 |
Jana Silverman, Schaumburg, Illinois, (year) graduate, and Ann Fitzgerald, Southlake, Texas, (year) graduate, are industrial designers who designed a shower chair from a material called 3Form, an enviornmentally safe, recycable, sustainable plastic. The patent is currently pending for the dishwasher safe shower chair. Published on October 13, 2008 |
Adam Hofmann, KU senior business marketing major, Overland Park, began a photography business about 2 years ago, specializing in senior portraits. He said that high school students with extracurricular interests, such as music or sports, tend to have more personality in front of the lens. Published on October 13, 2008 |
**Partying on Mass. Street after National Championship** Published on October 13, 2008 |
Matthew Bertino, Ossining, NY, Junior, Branden Tinker, Wichita, Junior, Danny Cook, Wichita Junior, Brian Palmer, Leavenworth, Senior, Matt Lanning, Shawnee, Junior, Jake Miller, Shawnee, Sophomore, Matt Petty, Chanhassen, Minnesota, Junior and Tanner Knight, Gardener, Senior have a Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity meeting at the Kansas Union on Sunday. Palmer, the president of the fraternity, says that since they have no house on campus they have fraternity meetings in the alcoves at the union. Published on October 13, 2008 |
Published on October 12, 2008 |
Head Coach Mark Mangino yells at a line judge after a call he did not agree with. Kansas defeated Colorado 30-14 and will face off against Oklahoma next Saturday at a time to be determined. Published on October 12, 2008 |
Senior safety Patrick Resby comes in on a blitz to force a fumble by the Colorado quarterback. Colorado recovered the fumble in their 30-14 loss to the Jayhawks Saturday afternoon. Published on October 12, 2008 |
Senior corner back Kendrick Harper lays a big hit on a Colorado receiver popping the ball lose for one of Harper's three broken up passes Saturday afternoon. Kansas defeated the Buffaloes 30-14 and will travel to Oklahoma next Saturday. Published on October 12, 2008 |
Junior tailback Jake Sharp dives into the end zone just barely making it for his second touchdown on the day against Colorado. Sharp led the Kansas offense in rushing with 122 yards and three touchdowns in Kansas' 30-14 victory over the Buffaloes. Published on October 12, 2008 |
Senior corner back Kendrick Harper breaks up a long pass to a Colorado receiver, almost hanging onto it after bobbling the ball. Harper came up with several big plays breaking up three passes Saturday afternoon against the Buffaloes. Published on October 12, 2008 |
Junior safety Darrell Stuckey tackles a Colorado running back to force a punt Saturday afternoon. Stuckey had three solo tackles and assisted on another four in rout to Kansas' 30-14 victory. Published on October 12, 2008 |
Sophomore defensive end Jake Laptad sacks the Colorado quarterback for a Kansas safety in the second quarter. Kansas defeated Colorado 30-14 Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. Published on October 12, 2008 |
Junior safety Darrell Stuckey cuts in to intercept a Colorado pass Saturday afternoon. The Kansas defense came up with three interceptions against the Buffaloes in a 30-14 win. Published on October 12, 2008 |
Sophomore defensive end Jake Laptad celebrates with Maxwell Onyegbule by showing the signal for a safety after Laptad sacked the Colorado quarterback in the end zone. Kansas will play next Saturday at Oklahoma at a time yet to be determined. Published on October 12, 2008 |
Junior tailback Jake Sharp attempts to turn the corner on the sideline before getting clipped by a Colorado defender. Sharp helped lead the Jayhawks to a win over Colorado putting up three touchdowns on 122 rushing yards Saturday afternoon in Kansas' 30-14 win over the Buffaloes. Published on October 12, 2008 |
Defensive end Jake Laptad slows down a Colorado ball-carrier during the second half. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Sophomore defensive tackle Jamal Greene gets in the face of the Colorado back-up quarterback during the fourth quarter. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Running back Jake Sharp barrels into the endzone for another touchdown. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp makes his way to the endzone for a touchdown. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Freshman defensive tackle Richard Johnson Jr. and junior safety Darrell Stuckey take down a Colorado ball carrier during the second half. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Defensive end Jake Laptad chases Colorado quarterback Cody Hawkins during the first half of Saturday's game. Laptad took down Hawkins for a safety on the play. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Junior linebacker Arist Wright takes down a Colorado ball carrier during the second half. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing throws a pass during the third quarter. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Kansas safety Darrell Stuckey celebrates with defensive end Jake Laptad after a defensive play during the second half. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Jake Laptad celebrates after sacking the Colorado quarterback for a safety, giving Kansas a 9-7 lead. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp attempts to turn the corner down the sideline before being knocked out of bounds by a Colorado cornerback. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp dives in for a touchdown after a key block. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp takes a handoff from quarterback Todd Reesing. Sharp scored on the play to tie the game up 7-7. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Junior safety Darrell Stuckey pulls in an interception during the final three minutes of the second quarter. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Published on October 11, 2008 |
Junior Tailback Jake Sharp blocks a Colorado player while another Jayhawk player tries to rush through the first quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 11, 2008 |
Junior Tailback Jake Sharp blocks a Colorado player in the first quarter of Saturday's game Published on October 11, 2008 |
Jessica Mortinger, Hays graduate student and president of Students for Transit, a KU student organization focused on promoting public transportation and related issues, speaks to a student Thursday morning at the KU Energy Fair in front of Stauffer-Flint. The future of the Lawrence transit system depends on the passage of a 0.2 percent sales tax measure on the Nov. 4 ballot, which will be to sole source of funding for the bus system. Also on the ballot is proposed 0.05 percent sales tax that would support a bus replacement fund. Published on October 9, 2008 |
Junior goalkeeper Julie Hanley clears the ball downfield during a game against Colorado. The Jayhawks face off against Oklahoma State and Oklahoma this weekend. Published on October 9, 2008 |
Senior Danielle Herrmann swims down the lane before turning during the 50 yard breaststroke Friday afternoon at the Robinson Center pool. Published on October 9, 2008 |
The original cast of "Mildly Off the Wall" will have a chance in the spotlight tonight at The Granada. From left, Sean Hill, Ryan Hultgren, Brian Ervin, Dave Harvey, and Rowdy Wichman are members of creator Scott Winer's troupe. Published on October 9, 2008 |
Kansas barely escaped Folsom Field in Boulder last year with a 19-14 victory over the Buffaloes. This Saturday's game in Lawrence will see the Jayhawks try to improve their weak kick return statistics. Published on October 9, 2008 |
Robert Rowland, professor and chair of communication studies, will be speaking for CLAS Acts on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the Museum of Anthropology. The event, which is sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will focus on the role of rhetoric in the 2008 presidential campaign. Published on October 9, 2008 |
Published on October 9, 2008 |
Published on October 9, 2008 |
Senior middle blocker Natalie Uhart kills a shot past two Texas A&M blockers. Uhart had 11 kills and aced two serves Wednesday at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. Kansas fell just short of a victory. Published on October 9, 2008 |
Kelsey and Kortney Clifton, Wichita freshmen, are twins and forwards on the University's soccer team. Both played soccer in high school, and Kelsey said the biggest differences in college-level soccer were speed and intensity on the field. Published on October 9, 2008 |
Performers from the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company act on stage during "A Quarreling Pair" performance in 2007. The company will perform at the Lied Center on Friday. Published on October 9, 2008 |
Big-name schools, such as Kansas, often pay smaller Division I schools to play them. THe smaller schools not only get paid, but also gain the experience of playing in sold-out stadiums against tougher teams. Published on October 9, 2008 |
Patrick McGowan, Springdale, Ark., senior, and Colby Wissel, Kearney, Neb. senior, still practice with the cross country team to help train for their upcoming track season in the spring and act as mentors to the younger team members. McGowen and Wissel have participated in the cross country program for the last four years and are no longer eligible to run. Published on October 9, 2008 |
Gilbert Ng, Hong Kong senior, registers to vote in front of the Kansas Union on Wednesday morning, with help from John Cross, 2008 graduate and volunteer at the table. Cross said about 30 students registered to vote each day at the table, which was sponsored by KU Young Democrats. Published on October 9, 2008 |
Alex Krejci, Olathe senior, pours biodiesel fuel from one container to another with the help of Jing Guo, Jiaozuo, China graduate student, on Wednesday morning in the KU Biodiesel Initiative’s refining lab in Burt Hall. Krejci and Guo were transporting the biodiesel, which is made from fryer grease from Mrs. E’s, to test the emissions it would produce. Published on October 9, 2008 |
The Hot Route Published on October 7, 2008 |
KANSAN Published on October 7, 2008 |
Dr. Roberta Freund-Schwartz, Music Professor at KU, has received the Association of Recorded Sounds Collections Awards for Excellence. Her book titled, "How Britain Got The Blues: Transmission and Reception of American Blues Style to the British Isles," won the yearly award given to books dealing wth recorded sounds in the category of Blues/Soul R&B. Freund-Shwartz is also teaching classes in Jazz and African American music as well as the very popular, "History of Rock and Roll." Published on October 7, 2008 |
Sophomore libero Melissa Manda duriing Kansas' loss to Kansas State Oct. 1, 2008 Published on October 7, 2008 |
Published on October 7, 2008 |
Colorado fullback Jake Behrens flies through the air on his way to scoring a touchdown. Behrens was upended by Texas cornerback Ryan Palmer, back, as safety Earl Thomas, right looked on in the fourth quarter of a 38-14 victory by Texas in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday. Kansas will play host to Colorado this Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Published on October 6, 2008 |
Stephanie Goings, second from left, president of KU Model UN, was one of nine U.S. students to participate in the Asia Pacific Model United Nations Conference in South Korea. Published on October 6, 2008 |
Neil Hockenbarger was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and engineering student at the University. Published on October 6, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp sprints toward the end zone during Saturday's game against Iowa State University in Ames. The Jayhawks recovered from a 20-0 deficit at halftime to beat the Cyclones 35-33. Published on October 6, 2008 |
Published on October 6, 2008 |
Published on October 6, 2008 |
Kyle Daniels, Olathe junior, awaits further instructions from the squad leader after securing the premises of the enemy bunker during the ROTC training held Saturday morning. Cadets ran tactical drills starting at 5 a.m. to develop leadership skills. Published on October 6, 2008 |
Monica Dolinsky, junior midfielder and forward, attempts to clear the ball from her opponent, Michelle Wenino, Colorado senior defender, Sunday afternoon at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. The Jayhawks were shutout after the Buffaloes scored two goals in the second half; this loss puts the Jayhawks at a record of 8-4. Published on October 5, 2008 |
Paul Koch, the O. Maurice Joy professor of business, discusses the rapid changes in the stock market in the wake of the proposed $700 billion economic package, and it's initial failure to win approval in the U.S. House of Representatives, with an upper-level economics class in Summerfield Hall. Koch normally spends the first 10 to 20 minutes of class discussing current events and their relevance to students of economics, business and finance. Published on October 5, 2008 |
Aaron Hunt, Topeka sophomore, informs his squad of the plan to ambush an enemy bunker during the ROTC training held Saturday morning. Cadets took turns leading their squads as part of a leadership exercise. Published on October 5, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing hands off the ball to junior running back Jake Sharp near the endzone during the Jayhawk's drive toward a come-from-behind victory over the Iowa State University Cyclones Saturday afternoon. Published on October 5, 2008 |
Junior wide receiver Kerry Meier celebrates with senior wide receiver Dexton Fields after a third-quarter touchdown against Iowa State University Saturday afternoon. After giving up 20 points in the first half, the Jayhawks came back to score 35 points in the final two quarters. Published on October 5, 2008 |
Sophomore defensive end Jake Laptad wraps up ISU sophomore quarterback Austen Arnaud during Saturday's game in Ames. The Jayhawks rebounded from a 20-0 halftime deficit to beat the Cyclones 35-33. Published on October 5, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp runs a gauntlet of Iowa State University defensive players during Saturday's game in Ames. Published on October 5, 2008 |
Sophomore cornerback Chris Harris and ISU wide receiver Darius Darks watch the ball bounce away after Harris tackled Darks midfield during Saturday's game in Ames. Published on October 5, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp runs a gauntlet of Iowa State University defensive players during Saturday's game in Ames. Published on October 5, 2008 |
After researching the history of American food, which looks at the kinds of foods people ate and how they reflected the cultural shifts during 1950s, Tim Miller, KU history lecturer, is ready to take on his next topic. Miller's next research idea is tracking down the history of chocolate chip cookies. Published on October 5, 2008 |
Redshirt junior setter Katie Martincich prepares a serve against Texas Tech during Saturday's match in Lubbock, Texas. Published on October 5, 2008 |
Thor Nystrom's article, "To Hell and Back," chronicling his bouts with mental illness, won Rolling Stone's annual feature-writing contest and is featured in the magazine's October issue. Published on October 5, 2008 |
Sophomore defensive end Jake Laptad wraps up ISU sophomore quarterback Austen Arnaud during Saturday's game in Ames. The Jayhawks rebounded from a 20-0 halftime deficit to beat the Cyclones 35-33. Published on October 5, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp struggles under the weight of ISU's Michael O'Connell during Saturday's game in Ames. Published on October 5, 2008 |
Nystrom's award-winning story was originally published in the May 5, 2008, edition of The University Daily Kansan. Nystrom describes writing the story as an emotional experience. Published on October 5, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing is tackled by an ISU defender during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Freshman tight end Tim Biere gets hit by an ISU defender during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule stiff arms an ISU player after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule stiff arms an ISU player after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Senior wide receiver Dexton Fields runs past ISU defenders during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Sophomore receiver Johnathan Wilson pushes an ISU player out of bounds during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp breaks through the line during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior receiver Kerry Meier and senior wide receiver Dexton Fields celebrate after a play during the fourth quarter. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing gets hit during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule eludes a tackle after intercepting a pass during the fourth quarter. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing avoids two ISU defenders during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule picks off a pass during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Senior wide receiver Dexton Fields catches a pass during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Senior wide receiver Dexton Fields catches a pass during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp gets tackled from behind during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. KU defeated ISU 35-33. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing hurls the ball down field during the third quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior running back Jake Sharp avoids an ISU defender during the third quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Senior wide receiver Dexton Fields celebrates a KU touchdown during the third quarter. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing scrambles from the pocket during the third quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Senior defensive end John Larson dives for an ISU player during the third quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Sophomore defensive end Jake Laptad makes a tackle during the third quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing looks to pass during the third quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Sophomore corner Chris Harris takes down an ISU player during the third quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Sophomore corner Chris Harris takes down an ISU player during the third quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Sophomore corner Chris Harris takes down an ISU player during the third quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing eludes an ISU defender during the third quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe makes a catch during the second quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior quarter back Todd Reesing is tackled by an ISU defender during the second quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Senior center Ryan Cantrell gives a last second instruction to senior right guard Chet Hartley before a play during the second quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Jayhawk defenders attempt to block an ISU field goal attempt during the second quarter. The field goal was good, to give ISU a 20-0 lead over KU at halftime. Published on October 4, 2008 |
An ISU player escapes the grasps of sophomore defensive tackle Jake Laptad during the second quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
A group of Jayhawks led by senior line backer Mike Rivera take down an ISU player during the second quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Sophomore defensive end Jake Laptad and sophomore defensive tackle Jamal Greene close in on an ISU player during the second quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing tries to escape the ISU defense during the second quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior quarterback Todd Reesing makes a pass during the second quarter of Saturday's game at ISU. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior wide receiver Kerry Meier goes out for a pass as junior quarter back Todd Reesing searches for a receiver to throw to. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Senior corner back Kendrick Harper makes a tackle during the second quarter of Saturday's game. At halftime, ISU led KU 20-0. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Sophomore corner back Chris Harris and Junior line backer Arist Wright team up to make a tackle during the first quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Sophomore corner back Chris Harris and Junior line backer Arist Wright team up to make a tackle during the first quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Sophomore corner back Chris Harris and Junior line backer Arist Wright team up to make a tackle during the first quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Senior corner back Kendrick Harper makes a tackle during the first quarter. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior running back Jocques Crawford slips through the ISU defense during the first quarter. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Sophomore defensive end Jake Laptad jumps to deflect a pass during the first quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Senior line backer Mike Rivera takes down an ISU player during the first quarter of Saturday's game in Ames. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior running back Angus Quigley finds a hole in the ISU defense during the first quarter of Saturday's game. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior running back Angus Quigley fights through the ISU defense during the first quarter. At the end of the first period, ISU leads KU 14-0. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior quarter back Todd Reesing gets his arm warm during pre-game of Saturday's game at Iowa State. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior quarter back Todd Reesing gets his arm warm during pre-game of Saturday's game at Iowa State. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior quarter back Todd Reesing gets his arm warm during pre-game of Saturday's game at Iowa State. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior receiver Kerry Meier warms up during pre-game of Saturday's game at Iowa State. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior receiver Kerry Meier warms up during pre-game of Saturday's game at Iowa State. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Junior receiver Kerry Meier warms up during pre-game of Saturday's game at Iowa State. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Freshman receiver Jack Dowdell catches a ball during pre-game at Iowa State on Saturday. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Freshman receiver Jack Dowdell catches a ball during pre-game at Iowa State on Saturday. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Freshman receiver Jack Dowdell catches a ball during pre-game at Iowa State on Saturday. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Freshman receiver Jack Dowdell catches a ball during pre-game at Iowa State on Saturday. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Freshman receiver Jack Dowdell catches a ball during pre-game at Iowa State on Saturday. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Freshman receiver Jack Dowdell catches a ball during pre-game at Iowa State on Saturday. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Freshman receiver Jack Dowdell catches a ball during pre-game at Iowa State on Saturday. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Freshman receiver Jack Dowdell catches a ball during pre-game at Iowa State on Saturday. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Freshman receiver Jack Dowdell catches a ball during pre-game at Iowa State on Saturday. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Freshman receiver Jack Dowdell catches a ball during pre-game at Iowa State on Saturday. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Freshman receiver Jack Dowdell catches a ball during pre-game at Iowa State on Saturday. Published on October 4, 2008 |
Chris Armstrong, Lawrence junior, passes out fliers for "Music For The Masses" while dressed as a robot on Wescoe Beach on Wednesday. "Music For The Masses" is an all-day music festival held in South Park on Saturday. The concert is free. Published on October 2, 2008 |
Members of the KU Marching Band high-five football fans after a half time performance in September. A recent $100,000 donation will allow the band to pay for instruments, uniforms and travel expenses. Published on October 2, 2008 |
Sophomore cornerback Chris Harris, right, and other Kansas defenders pounce on a Florida International player in the Jayhawks' first game of the season. Harris has become a leader for Kansas' freshmen cornerbacks this season. Published on October 2, 2008 |
Published on October 2, 2008 |
Published on October 2, 2008 |
Graphic by Becka Cremer. Map Courtesy of CIA Factbook. Published on October 2, 2008 |
Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, speaks as her daughter Willow, left, Cindy McCain and Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., look on during a campaign rally at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, Monday. Eleven students from the University are from Alaska. Published on October 2, 2008 |
An indigenous Aymara leader reads a newspaper depicting Pando state’s opposition Gov. Leopoldo Fernandez and other opponents as they gather outside San Pedro penitentiary in La Paz on Monday. Pando is now under martial law and Fernandez is in jail on charges of allegedly fomenting violence that killed at least 16 people on Sept. 11. University of Kansas students from Bolivia are concerned about the violence in their home country and tension between Bolivia and the United States. Published on October 2, 2008 |
Chandra Hopkins, Cornelia, Ga., graduate student, snarls as character Raymonde Chandebise, while Cali Gilman, Olathe senior, who plays Lucienne Homenides de Histangua, listens. Hopkins and Gilman play lead roles in the play “A Flea in Her Ear.” The play’s first performance will be Oct. 3 in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall. Published on October 2, 2008 |
Freshman forward Emily Cressy (21) looks up to her interpreter during half time to be signed what the coach said. Cressy has quickly become a key element of this year’s team. Published on October 2, 2008 |
Published on October 2, 2008 |
Freshman forward Emily Cressy (right) hugs a junior midfielder after hitting a shot just out of reach of the goalkeepers hand. Kansas defeated the University of Alabama at Birmingham 5-2 Friday afternoon at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. Published on October 2, 2008 |
Freshman forward Emily Cressy settles a ball during the first half against Auburn. Cressy has five goals and two assists so far during her first season as a Jayhawk. Published on October 2, 2008 |
Freshman forward Emily Cressy, right, introduces herself to fellow classmate Jessie Habluetzel, Olathe junior, during a behavioral sciences class in Malott Hall Friday afternoon. After taking a redshirt last year, Cressy has helped the Jayhawks to a 7-3 record so far this season. Published on October 2, 2008 |
Published on October 2, 2008 |
Erin Pfannenstiel, library assistant at Watson Library, reads an passage from The Color Purple by Alice Walker aloud on Wednesday afternoon in front of Watson. Pfannenstiel, who is a 2003 graduate, was reading an excert as part of KU Library’s Banned Book Week. Published on October 2, 2008 |
Aqib Talib, center, runs onto the field with his former Jayhawk teammates before Kansas battled South Florida on Sept 12. Talib, a first round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, lives in Tampa with his father. Published on October 1, 2008 |
Former Jayhawk Aqib Talib, left, shares a laugh with his brother Yaqub, mother Okolo, and father Theodore Henry at Talib's new five bedroom, four bath home in Tampa, Florida. Talib, a first round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, hosted his family for the weekend. Published on October 1, 2008 |
Aqib Talib drives home in his new Mercedes s550 after practice on Sept 12. The car, valued at more than $85,000, was Talib's first purchase as an NFL player. Published on October 1, 2008 |
Published on October 1, 2008 |
Aqib Talib racks the balls for a game of pool with his mother, Okolo, left, as his brother, Yaqub, and Yaqub's son look on. Talib said he tried to play at least one game of pool each day so that he could soon compete against his Buccaneer teammates. Published on October 1, 2008 |
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