Kansan File Photo Junior cornerback Chris Harris intercepts a pass during the Oct. 13, 2007, game against Baylor in Lawrence. Harris intercepted two passes during his freshman season but struggled as a sophomore in 2008.

Published on August 24, 2009

Memorial Stadium was updated this summer with brand new artificial turf. The FieldTurf that replaces Kivisto Field’s old AstroTurf matches the FieldTurf used on the football team’s practice field. The new field is part of a $38 million project to renovate and provide additions to athletic facilities. The Allen Fieldhouse complex is also the subject of updates, including a donor’s atrium on the second floor of the fieldhouse. A completion deadline for the project is set for early October.

Published on August 24, 2009

The Voler Thieves of Flight perform in front of the Lawrence Arts Center as part of the Busker Festival Saturday.

Published on August 24, 2009

The Voler Thieves of Flight perform in front of the Lawrence Arts Center as part of the Busker Festival Saturday.

Published on August 24, 2009

The Voler Theives of Flight preform in front of the Lawrence Arts Center as part of the Busker Festival Saturday.

Published on August 24, 2009

The F Holes proform on the sid of Mass. street as part of the Busker Festival Saturday. The band was playing at the gaslight that night and decided to join the buskers in the afternoon.

Published on August 24, 2009

J Phoenix Live Electronics performs in the Eighth Street breezeway as part of the Busker Festival Saturday. J Phoenix encouraged people to join in the music through dance and banging on plastic tubs.

Published on August 24, 2009

Zydeco Tougeau performs for a crowd in the Eighth Street breezeway as part of the Busker Festival Friday.

Published on August 24, 2009

A sidewalk artist uses pastels to to decorate the streets of downtown Lawrence during the Busker Festival Friday.

Published on August 24, 2009

Published on August 24, 2009

Matthew Gaskin, 13-year-old homeschool student, performs on the corner of Seventh and Massachusetts Streets as part of the Busker Festival Friday. Gaskin, who has been playing guitar for six years, said he used his musical talent to pay for new baseball equipment. "Baseball equipment can be expensive, so this is a good way to pay for it," Gaskin said. Matthew's father, John Gaskin, is a former music teacher and has helped Matthew learn to play five instruments. Matthew also has opened for bands downtown.

Published on August 24, 2009

An accordion player at the Busker Festival calls out to passers-by in an attempt to draw a crowd. He said he used music and comic relief to help pay off student loans.

Published on August 24, 2009

John McDonald, founding owner of Boulevard Brewing Company, stands on the second floor of the factory overlooking the iconic smokestack. Boulevard Brewing Company just released the Boulevard Pilsner, the seventh year-round beer. McDonald is a KU graduate from the class of 1976.

Published on August 24, 2009