Senior guard Sade Morris is fouled by Pepperdine guard Jazmine Jackson as she drives towards the basket for a lay up. Morris made both free throws and led the Jayhawks with 22 points in the 82-63 win over Pepperdine.

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Freshman guard Monica Engelman attempts a reverse lay up against Pepperdine during the second half. Engelman posted 7 points and a steal in 12 minutes of play time. Kansas won 82-63 at Allen Fieldhouse Wednesday afternoon.

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Junior center Krysten Boogaard tries to block Pepperdine forward Miranda Ayim. Boogaard recorded 10 points and 3 rebounds in the 82-63 win over Pepperdine at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Junior forward Nicollette Smith battles for an offensive rebound against Pepperdine guard Jazmine Jackson. Smith came off the bench for 21 minutes, pulling down 5 rebounds and adding a steal. Kansas won at Allen Fieldhouse 82-63 Wednesday afternoon.

Published on December 30, 2009

Red shirt freshman Angel Goodrich puts up a shot inside the arc. Goodrich put up 9 points and 4 assists in 21 minutes of play time.

Published on December 30, 2009

Red shirt freshman Angel Goodrich puts up a lay up underneath the basket. Goodrich hit 4 of 9 from the field and chipped in 4 assists in the 82-63 win over Pepperdine.

Published on December 30, 2009

Junior forward Nicollette Smith tries to put up a shot while guarded by Pepperdine forward Miranda Ayim and guard Katie Menton. Smith came off the bench for 5 rebounds and a steal.

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Sophomore forward Aishah Sutherland puts up a jumper during the first half. Sutherland added 8 points and pulled down 12 rebounds against Pepperdine. Kansas won 82-63 at Allen Fieldhouse Wednesday afternoon.

Published on December 30, 2009

Senior guard Sade Morris skies for a lay up against Pepperdine. Morris led the team with 22 points and 4 rebounds. The Jayhawks won at home 82-63.

Published on December 30, 2009

Junior center Krysten Boogaard puts up a shot during the first half. Boogaard added 10 points and 3 rebounds in the 82-63 win over Pepperdine at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Junior guard Tyrel Reed leaps for a shot under pressure after a fast break. Reed came off the bench for five points and two assists in 16 minutes of play time.

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Sophomore guard Travis Releford celebratesl after freshman CJ Henry hit a three-pointer late in the second half to extend the lead. Kansas won at Allen Fieldhouse 81-51 Tuesday evening.

Published on December 30, 2009

Senior guard Sherron Collins cheers on his teammates from the bench after the Jayhawks extended their lead during the second half. Collins put up nine points and four assists in the 81-51 victory at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 30, 2009

Freshman CJ Henry puts up a lay up after a fast break. Henry came off the bench for eight points and four steals in only nine minutes.

Published on December 30, 2009

Red shirt freshman Jeff Withey fouls Belmont forward Scott Saunders on a block attempt. Withey slammed down a dunk and pulled down two rebounds in six minutes of play.

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Sophomore forward Marcus Morris knocks the ball away from Belmont guard Ian Clark during the first half. Morris led the Jayhawks with 14 points and two steals in the 81-51 victory against Belmont.

Published on December 30, 2009

Junior center Cole Aldrich slams down a dunk during the second half. Aldrich made four of five from the field and was only one of two Jayhawks to score in the double figure with 11 points.

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Freshman forward Thomas Robinson puts up a jumper under pressure. Robinson scored five points and pulled down three rebounds against the Bruins. The Jayhawks won 81-51 Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Freshman guard Xavier Henry puts up a shot inside the arc while guarded by Belmont forward Brandon Baker. Henry scored eight points and put up five assists in the 81-51 victory at Allen Fieldhouse Tuesday night.

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Junior center Cole Aldrich pulls down a defensive rebound during the first half. Aldrich hit another double-double against Belmont with 11 points and 14 rebounds.

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Sophomore forward Marcus Morris slams down a dunk early in the 1st half against Belmont. Morris led the team with 14 points in the 81-51 victory at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor throws a lay up while guarded by Belmont forward Keaton Belcher and guard Jordan Campbell. Taylor was fouled the play and made both free throws.

Published on December 30, 2009

Junior guard Brady Morningstar turns past the Kansas bench after hitting a three-point bucket late in the second half. Kansas moved to 11-0 for the third straight time under coach Bill Self.

Published on December 23, 2009

Sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor screams as he follows through on a dunk against California. Taylor scored 13 points with seven assists in the Jayhawks' 84-69 victory.

Published on December 23, 2009

Junior guard Brady Morningstar falls back after drawing a charge against California guard Jerome Randle. Morningstar came off the bench and played 21 minutes, recording two steals and seven points.

Published on December 23, 2009

Senior guard Sherron Collins locks hands with senior guard Mario Little Tuesday night during a timeout. Collins scored 16 points with five assists in Kansas' 84-69 victory.

Published on December 23, 2009

Freshman forward Thomas Robinson covers his head with a towel after being whistled for his third foul Tuesday night against California. Robinson played nine minutes against the Golden Bears and turned the ball over five times.

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Senior guard Sherron Collins screams after a California timeout as he is surrounded by members of the bench. Collins led Kansas with 17 points to move to 11-0 on the season following the 84-69 victory.

Published on December 23, 2009

Kansas coach Bill Self talks to Freshman forward Thomas Robinson after committing a foul. Robinson turned the ball over five times against California during nine minutes on the court.

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Junior guard Brady Morningstar hits a jump shot at the top of the key Tuesday night against California. Morningstar attempted four shots, hitting three for seven points. Kansas won 84-69.

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Senior guard Sherron Collins dives for a loose ball on the floor Tuesday night against California. Collins was able to get one steal during Kansas 84-69 victory alongside Collins' team leading 17 points.

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Sophomore forward Marcus Morris slams down a dunk Tuesday night against California. Morris scored 14 points and shot six for eight from the free-throw line.

Published on December 23, 2009

Sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor claps his hands after driving down the lane for a bucket. Since being benched, Taylor has recorded 24 assists to two turnovers.

Published on December 23, 2009

Sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor drives past California forward Jamal Boykin for an underhand layup in Tuesday night's 84-69 victory. Taylor hit 13 points and seven assists during 28 minutes on the floor.

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Sophomore center Markieff Morris blocks a shot into the glass Tuesday night against Cal. Morris scored six points in Kansas' 84-69 victory.

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Freshman guard Xavier Henry drives into Cal forward Theo Robertson, drawing a blocking foul. Henry finished five for ten from the field for 12 points Tuesday night.

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Senior guard Sade Morris jumps over UC Riverside forward Marissa Rivera for a basket. Morris scored six points in 28 minutes of play and pulled down six rebounds. Kansas won 75-60 at Allen Fieldhouse Sunday afternoon.

Published on December 20, 2009

Junior guard Krysten Boogaard puts up a shot during the first half. Kansas shot 46 percent from the field and won 75-60 against UC Riverside.

Published on December 20, 2009

Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson talks with junior guard Rhea Codio during a time out. Kansas improved to 8-2 for the season after defeating UC Riverside 75-60 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 20, 2009

Freshman forward Carolyn Davis blocks UC Riverside forward Marissa Rivera on a shot attempt during the second half. Davis racked up two points in six minutes of play against UC Riverside.

Published on December 20, 2009

Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson gives instructions to freshman guard Monica Engelman during a break. Engelman shot three of four from the field and pulled down one rebound.

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Junior center Krysten Boogaard throws a layup over UC Riverside forward Rheya Neabors. Boogaard shot three of seven from the field and scored 10 points against UC Riverside. Kansas won 75-60 and improved to 8-2 for the season.

Published on December 20, 2009

Junior center Krysten Boogaard blocks UC Riverside forward Amber Cox on a shot attempt during the first half. Boogaard was one of three Jayhawks to score in double figures with 10 points and pulled down seven rebounds.

Published on December 20, 2009

Senior guard Danielle McCray is fouled underneath the basket as she attempts to put up a shot. Kansas played aggressively inside the paint against UC Riverside which led to 21 free-throw attempts.

Published on December 20, 2009

Freshman guard Xavier Henry kicks his leg into a Michigan guard Zack Gibson Saturday morning during a shot attempt. Henry finished with 15 points against the Wolverines in the Jayhawks' 75-64 victory.

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Junior center Cole Aldrich looks to make a move around a Michigan defender Saturday morning in the paint against Michigan.

Published on December 20, 2009

Freshman guard Xavier Henry jumps for a three-pointer Saturday during the second half against Michigan. Henry was two for eight from the three-point line and finished with 15 points.

Published on December 20, 2009

Sophomore forward Marcus Morris stretches for an offensive rebound Saturday against Michigan. Morris grabbed 10 off the glass in the Jayhawks' 75-64 victory over the Wolverines.

Published on December 20, 2009

Sophomore forward Marcus Morris hits a shot under the bucket Saturday morning against Michigan. Morris finished with a career-high 23 points and 10 rebounds in Kansas' 75-64 victory.

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Coach Bill Self gives instructions to his team on the floor Saturday morning during the second half against Michigan. Kansas won 75-64 and shot 52 percent from the field.

Published on December 20, 2009

Junior guard Brady Morningstar drives past a Michigan defender before dishing off a pass. Morningstar had three assists in his return Saturday morning against the Wolverines.

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Junior guard Tyrel Reed leaps into Sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor during a timeout call in the first half Saturday morning against Michigan.

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Senior guard Sherron Collins waves his hands to get the crowd on their feet Saturday morning against Michigan. Kansas won 75-64 in front of 16,300.

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Freshman forward Thomas Robinson pokes the ball away from Michigan guard Zack Novak during the first half Saturday morning. The Jayhawks won 75-64 to remain undefeated this season.

Published on December 20, 2009

Freshman forward Thomas Robinson battles in the lane for position against Michigan guard Zack Novak. Kansas won 75-64 Saturday morning at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Sophomore forward Marcus Morris listens to Senior guard Sherron Collins after sinking a bucket and drawing the foul for a three-point attempt. Morris led Kansas with 23 points and 10 boards.

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Junior guard Brady Morningstar (right) slows the shot of Michigan guard Manny Harris before being knocked down by freshman forward Thomas Robinson (left) Saturday morning against the Wolverines. Robinson finished with two of Kansas' six blocks.

Published on December 20, 2009

Freshman forward Thomas Robinson stretches out to slam down a one handed dunk. Robinson scored two points off the bench during 11 minutes.

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Freshman guard Xavier Henry gets a hand in the face of Michigan guard Manny Harris Saturday morning at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 75-64 to move to 10-0 on the season.

Published on December 20, 2009

Sophomore forward Marcus Morris slams down a dunk during the first half against Michigan. Morris led Kansas with a career-high 23 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double this season.

Published on December 20, 2009

Junior center Cole Aldrich blocks a shot during the first half against Michigan. Aldrich blocked three in the game Saturday morning.

Published on December 20, 2009

Junior center Cole Aldrich jumps over two Michigan defenders to attempt a jump shot along the baseline Saturday morning against Michigan. Aldrich scored five points, all from the free-throw line, in Saturday's 75-64 victory against Michigan.

Published on December 20, 2009

Members of the Kansas Board of Regents discuss passing a proposal to raise the pricing of student housing at KU Thursday morning at the Curtis State Office building in Topeka. The proposal, which would increase the price of room and board by 2.65 percent, was passed unanimously.

Published on December 17, 2009

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Coach Turner Gill answers questions from the media after giving a speech.

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Coach Turner Gill looks at a Kansas jersey with his name on it from Athletics Director Lew Perkins.

Published on December 14, 2009

Athletics Director Lew Perkins introduces Turner Gill's oldest daughter to the media Monday morning during a press conference.

Published on December 14, 2009

Senior offensive lineman Brad Thorson reads a message sent to him via Facebook from a former player of new coach Turner Gill.

Published on December 14, 2009

Sophomore forward Marcus Morris screams as his brother hangs on the rim after a dunk. Kansas won 90-65 to move to a perfect 9-0 start.

Published on December 14, 2009

Sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor lays a pass behind him to sophomore center Markieff Morris for a trailing dunk over a La Salle forward. Taylor finished with six assists in the Jayhawks' 90-65 victory.

Published on December 14, 2009

Coach Bill Self kneels in front of the Kansas bench during a full court press against La Salle. Kansas forced 14 turnovers to move to 9-0.

Published on December 14, 2009

Senior guard Sherron Collins winds up to slap hands with sophomore guard Travis Releford Saturday afternoon at the Sprint Center. Collins lead Kansas with six assists during a 90-65 victory against La Salle.

Published on December 14, 2009

Senior guard Sherron Collins listens to the crowd of 18,830 after a La Salle timeout. Kansas won 90-65 to move to remain undefeated at 9-0.

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Junior center Cole Aldrich pulls in a pass over the post Saturday against La Salle. Kansas won 90-65 to move to 9-0 on the season and remain No. 1 in the country.

Published on December 14, 2009

Sophomore center Markieff Morris skies to block a shot Saturday against La Salle. Morris swatted away four of the Jayhawks 11 total blocks.

Published on December 14, 2009

Sophomore center Markieff Morris grabs an offensive rebound between two La Salle defenders. Morris grabbed 12 rebounds and 12 points in Saturday's 90-65 victory.

Published on December 14, 2009

Freshman guard Xavier Henry shoots a three-point basket over La Salle forward Jerrell Williams Saturday at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. Henry led the Jayhawks with 31 points, two steals and a block in the Jayhawks' 90-65 victory.

Published on December 14, 2009

Senior guard Sherron Collins defends against a La Salle guard Saturday at the Sprint Center. Collins scored just five points but added six assists.

Published on December 14, 2009

Junior center Cole Aldrich dunks the ball Saturday afternoon at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. Aldrich was eight for ten from the field with 19 points in the Jayhawks' 90-65 victory against La Salle.

Published on December 14, 2009

Freshman guard Xavier Henry hits an off-balance shot, drawing a foul. Henry put up 13 points on five-for-nine shooting.

Published on December 14, 2009

Junior center Cole Aldrich slams a dunk against Radford Wednesday night. Aldrich led the Jayhawks alongside Sherron Collins with 15 points and nine boards.

Published on December 14, 2009

Freshman guard Elijah Johnson takes off after picking up a lose ball at the top of the key Wednesday against Radford. Johnson had one steal and scored 11 points in his first start as a Jayhawk Wednesday night.

Published on December 14, 2009

Sophomore forward Marcus Morris hits a fade away shot in the lane Wednesday night against Radford. Morris scored nine points and shot 50 percent from the field Wednesday night.

Published on December 14, 2009

Freshman guard Elijah Johnson and Freshman guard Xavier Henry talk before a free throw attempt by Henry. Kansas won 99-68 to move to 8-0 on the season.

Published on December 14, 2009

Freshman guard Xavier Henry slams down a shot attempt that rattled out from senior guard Sherron Collins. Henry scored 13 and blocked three shots against Radford Wednesday night.

Published on December 14, 2009

Junior center Cole Aldrich slams the ball over Radford senior Amir Johnson. Aldrich finished with seven points in the first half in Kansas' 99-64 victory against the Highlanders.

Published on December 13, 2009

Coach Bonnie Henrickson shouts instructions to her team during the second half. Four Jayhawks scored in double-figures as Kansas defeated Creighton 77-56 to improve to 7-2 on the season.

Published on December 13, 2009

Senior guard Danielle McCray tries to maintain possession of a loose ball during the second half. Behind 18 points from McCray, and 20 from freshman guard Angel Goodrich, the Kansas defeated Creighton 77-56.

Published on December 13, 2009

Freshman guard Angel Goodrich comes away with a steal during the second half. Goodrich had three steals and eight assists to go with her team-high 20 points.

Published on December 13, 2009

Senior guard Sade Morris breaks down the floor after a steal. The Jayhawks scored 24 points off of 21 Creighton turnovers in the game.

Published on December 13, 2009

Junior guard Marisha Brown comes down with a rebound during the first half. Brown played 12 minutes in the Jayhawks 77-56 victory over Creighton.

Published on December 13, 2009

Junior center Krysten Boogaard and sophomore forward Aishah Sutherland try to stop the drive of a Creighton player. The Jayhawks improved to 7-2 on the season, defeating Creighton 77-56.

Published on December 13, 2009

Senior guard Sade Morris pulls in a rebound during the first half. Despite scoring just two points, Morris made an impact on the defensive end, helping the Jayhawks to hold Creighton to 33% shooting in a 77-56 victory.

Published on December 13, 2009

Freshman guard Angel Goodrich puts up an easy lay up after a steal. Goodrich averaged 7.6 points and 8.3 assists a game for the season after putting out 20 points and eight assists against Creighton Sunday afternoon.

Published on December 13, 2009

Junior forward Nicollette Smith fights for a shot underneath the basket. Smith led the Kansas bench with four points in 10 minutes of play. Kansas won at Allen Fieldhouse 77-56.

Published on December 13, 2009

Sophomore forward Aishah Suterhland jumps over Creighton guard Megan Neuvirth for a shot during the first half. Sutherland hit a double-double against the Blue Jays with 15 points and 10 rebounds. The Jayhawks won 77-56 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 13, 2009

Senior guard Danielle McCray attempts a lay up while guarded by two Creighton defenders. McCray finished with 18 points and made two of four three-point attempts.

Published on December 13, 2009

Junior center Krysten Boogaard puts up a shot uncontested during the first half. Boogaard posted 10 points and five rebounds in 21 minutes of play against the Blue Jays. Kansas won 77-56 at Allen Fieldhouse Sunday afternoon.

Published on December 13, 2009

Sophomore forward Aishah Sutherland is overwhelmed by three Creighton defenders. Sutherland recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds in her third double-double of the season.

Published on December 13, 2009

Senior guard Sade Morris swats the ball away from Creighton guard Kelsey Crites. Morris played well defensively with three blocks and eight rebounds against the Blue Jays. Kansas won at Allen Fieldhouse Sunday afternoon 77-56.

Published on December 13, 2009

Freshman guard Angel Goodrich shoots a three-pointer during the first half. Goodrich had a career-high 20 points against Creighton and put out eight assists in the 77-56 victory at Allen Fieldhouse Sunday afternoon.

Published on December 13, 2009

Junior forward Nicollette Smith has brought a model of consistency to the women’s basketball team from the start. The 6-foot-2-inch player surprised Hartford with 19 points and 10 rebounds in her first college game. But despite not being a starter, she was voted by her teammates as co-captain.

Published on December 9, 2009

Longtime fan Margaret Shirk, 92, cheers for the Jayhawks at the game against Radford Wednesday. Shirk still attends despite the recent death of her fellow fan, husband David.

Published on December 9, 2009

Kansas Athletics Director Lew Perkins looks on from the sidelines of the Texas football game Nov. 20. Perkins is currently scouring the country for a new football coach.

Published on December 9, 2009

Basketball players congregate outside of the Wescoe Underground Sept. 23. Brett Ballard, wearing a red shirt and black jacket, is the director of basketball operations and former backup point guard for the Jayhawks for two seasons.

Published on December 9, 2009

Getting away and letting go: Writer Zach Getz found himself on the other side of an uncomfortable situation on a remote tropical island near Fiji. He felt vulnerable and stranded as two men approached him but later came to realize the situation helped him learn to relax around new people.

Published on December 9, 2009

Smilin’ in the rain: Nubrella, available at nubrella.com for $49.99, opens up the market for hands-free umbrellas of the future.

Published on December 9, 2009

Scam spray? Makers of some colognes and perfumes claim that their products contain pheromones that will make wearers more sexually attractive. But Brian Ackley, professor of molecular biosciences, says there’s no universal scent that everyone is attracted to. “Even if you had every known odor, you still wouldn’t be able to figure it out. It’s all part of the beauty of being individuals,” Ackley says.

Published on December 9, 2009

Smells like love: Some scientists theorize that people can pick up on pheromones — secreted chemicals that elicit reactions in the body — through the vomeronasal organ, which is located in the septum. Animals often use pheromones to sniff out a potential mate, and some say that humans react in a similar way.

Published on December 9, 2009

About face: Plastic surgeon Richard Korentager says he enjoys helping burn and breast cancer victims.

Published on December 9, 2009

Vintage works: Lawrence artist Kendra Marable is debiting an exhibition of works using old photographs and items from estate sales at 6 p.m. at Wonder Fair art gallery, 803 Massachusetts St.

Published on December 9, 2009

Brewmaster: Henry’s on Eighth employee Robert Knapp says it took him awhile to get good at making coffee drinks.

Published on December 9, 2009

Straight up holiday fun: A cappella group Straight No Chaser will bring their interpretations of traditional holiday songs to the Lied Center Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Published on December 9, 2009

‘Life’ to the fullest: From left, Elizabeth Mead, Bobby Sauder, Nicholas Goss, Rachael Mulford, Melicent King and Neil Goss make up Mammoth Life.

Published on December 9, 2009

Published on December 9, 2009

Zacharias is currently an active part of the Theta Chi Fraternity where he is operating as the alumni relations chair. When he returned from service, he became very active in about five student groups to distract himself from what he had experienced in Iraq.

Published on December 8, 2009

Zacharias was formally a co-intelligence coordinator during his tour in the Sunni Triangle in Iraq. He obtained the rank of sergeant during his time overseas.

Published on December 8, 2009

Matt Stroh, Wichita sophomore, displays his Iraq war memorabilia, including the book of Edgar Allen Poe's works to his right. Stroh often read while he was in Iraq in order to pass the time.

Published on December 8, 2009

The Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to any soldier who has served at least 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days within the borders of Iraq. President George Bush declared an executive order for the creation of the medals on May 28, 2004, and distribution began in June 2005.

Published on December 8, 2009

Overland Park law student Michael Kopit is a Jewish student. He said with Jews being a minority in Kansas, going to the University with other Jewish college students in similar situations made it easier to connect with one another.

Published on December 8, 2009

Hutchinson senior Joey Ralph is an Athiest and the president of the Society of Open-Minded Atheists and Agnostics, or SOMA.

Published on December 8, 2009

Karachi, Pakistan, junior Kashif Naseem is a petroleum engineering student and a practicing Muslim.

Published on December 8, 2009

Leavenworth sophomore Jeremy Adkison displays various items associated with his polytheistic religious practices. Adkison is the President of KU Cauldron, which consists of 11 students who practice Pagan religions such as Wicca and Neo-Druidism.

Published on December 8, 2009

Thad Holcombe, KU Campus Minister, often finds that students re-evaluate their religious beliefs in their first years at college.

Published on December 8, 2009

Published on December 8, 2009

Senior quarterback Todd Reesing attempts to complete a pass while being brought down. Reesing was whistled for intentional grounding on the throw and left Kansas with a field goal attempt on fourth and 21.

Published on December 8, 2009

Published on December 8, 2009

Senior guard Sherron Collins shoots a three-point jumper during the second half. Collins shot 6 of 16 from the field in the 98-31 win against Alcorn State at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 7, 2009

Junior center Cole Aldrich slams down a dunk during the first half. Aldrich hit another double-double with 13 points and 16 rebounds agaist Alcorn State.

Published on December 7, 2009

Kansas coach Bill Self signals a play during the second half. Kansas defeated Alcorn State 98-31and moves to 6-0 for the season.

Published on December 7, 2009

Sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor flies past Alcorn State guard Keith Searcy for a lay up. Taylor put up 5 assists and 5 steals against the Braves in 20 minutes of play time.

Published on December 7, 2009

Freshman guard Xavier Henry reaches for an Alcorn State pass looking for a steal. Henry put up 18 points and 4 steals against Alcorn State.

Published on December 7, 2009

Sophomore forward Marcus Morris shoots for two at the line after being fouled. Morris made 3 of 6 free throws and pulled in 7 rebounds in the 98-31 win against Alcorn State.

Published on December 7, 2009

Junior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe talks about his decision to forego his senior season at Kansas and enter the 2010 NFL Draft on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. With 3.240 receiving yards in his three-year career, Briscoe holds the record for all-time receiving yards at KU.

Published on December 7, 2009

Kansas coach Mark Mangino walks off the field after the Jayhawks' season-ending 41-39 loss to Missouri. After finishing 5-7 on the season and an internal investigation, Mangino resigned after eight seasons at Kansas.

Published on December 7, 2009

Published on December 7, 2009

Published on December 7, 2009

Senior guard Danielle McCray drives inside for a lay up. McCray shot nine of 12 from the field and put in two steals in the 81-54 victory against Northern Colorado at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 6, 2009

House parties encourage individuals to drink more than normal.

Published on December 6, 2009

Senior guard Danielle McCray throws up a jumper inside the paint. McCray led the team with 25 points and two steals. The Jayhawks won 81-54 at Allen Fieldhouse Sunday afternoon.

Published on December 6, 2009

Students at a house party on Friday play drinking games, in which individuals sometimes drink three to four beers in 30 minutes.

Published on December 6, 2009

Jenny McKee, KU Peer Health Educators, encourages students to take brochures about the effects of alcohol and stress on students' bodies Wednesday. The KU Peer Health Educators had a display in Watson Library with information on how to stay healthy during finals.

Published on December 6, 2009

Junior center Krysten Boogaard pulls down a pass from teammate Angel Goodrich. Boogaard hit 17 points and pulled down eight rebounds against Northern Colorado.

Published on December 6, 2009

Senior guard Danielle McCray drives past Northern Colorado guard Courtney Stoermer. McCray scored 25 points against Northern Colorado, including four three-pointers.

Published on December 6, 2009

Senior guard Sade Morris drives underneath the basket for a lay up while guarded by Colorado forward Lauren Oosdyke. Morris shot three of five from the field and had three steals in the 81-54 victory against Colorado Sunday afternoon.

Published on December 6, 2009

Senior guard Sherron Collins and sophomore forward Marcus Morris leap into one another after the Jayhawks' 73-61 victory against the Bruins. Kansas moved to 7-0 after the victory Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles.

Published on December 6, 2009

Kansas coach Bill Self signals a different play during the second half against UCLA. The Jayhawks defeated the Bruins 73-61 Sunday afternoon at Pauley Pavilion.

Published on December 6, 2009

Kansas coach Bill Self questions the referee after a series of no-calls Sunday afternoon. Self and his team moved to 7-0 after the 73-61 victory against UCLA in Los Angeles.

Published on December 6, 2009

Freshman guard Elijah Johnson screams on the bench Sunday afternoon in the Pauley Pavilion. Johnson played four minutes in Kansas' 73-61 victory against UCLA.

Published on December 6, 2009

Senior guard Sherron Collins drives to the basket for a lay up Sunday afternoon against UCLA. Collins scored 14 points in Kansas' 73-61 victory.

Published on December 6, 2009

Senior guard Sherron Collins cuts back inside UCLA guard Jerime Anderson. Kansas moved to 7-0 on the season after the 73-61 victory Sunday afternoon at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.

Published on December 6, 2009

Sophomore forward Marcus Morris leaps for a jumper in the lane during the second half against UCLA Sunday afternoon. Morris grabbed nine boards, along with four points in Kansas' 73-61 victory.

Published on December 6, 2009

Junior center Cole Aldrich knocks hands with senior guard Sherron Collins on the way to the free-throw line. Aldrich hit five of six at the line, finishing with seven points.

Published on December 6, 2009

A UCLA Bruin fan waves his arms while screaming during a free throw by senior guard Sherron Collins Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles. Kansas moved to 7-0 in the season after the 73-61 victory.

Published on December 6, 2009

Freshman guard Xavier Henry lays in the ball after adjusting to his left hand for a basket. Henry shot five of nine from the field with 16 points in Kansas' 73-61 victory against UCLA.

Published on December 6, 2009

Sophomore center Markieff Morris sinks a reverse layup off an assist from Cole Aldrich. Morris hit eight of 11 for 19 points in the Jayhawks' 73-61 victory against UCLA Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles.

Published on December 6, 2009

Sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor follows through after a dunk against UCLA Sunday afternoon in front of 10,451. Taylor finished with eight points during 25 minutes.

Published on December 6, 2009

UCLA head coach Ben Howland motions with his arm to the referee after disagreeing with a no-call under the Kansas basket. The Jayhawks won 73-61 to move to 7-0 on the season.

Published on December 6, 2009

Freshman guard Xavier Henry shoots a free throw Sunday afternoon at Pauley Pavilion. Henry finished with 16 points in Kansas' 73-61 victory against UCLA.

Published on December 6, 2009

Senior Issiah Shirlen, left, leads the pack in the one mile as sophomore Sean Proehl, right, trips on the edge of the track. Shirlen won the race, while Proehl fell to fifth out of seven.

Published on December 6, 2009

Senior Kelsey Erb soars over the bar in the high jump Nov. 5. Erb won the event with a height of 5'5".

Published on December 6, 2009

Freshman Mason Finley heaves the shot put in the Bob Timmons Challenge Nov. 5. Finley won the event with a distance of 62'8".

Published on December 6, 2009

Senior guard Danielle McCray puts up a jumper between two UCLA defenders. McCray led the team with 15 points and six rebounds. Kansas moves to 4-2 in the season after defeating UCLA at Allen Fieldhouse Thursday night.

Published on December 4, 2009

UCLA head coach Nikki Caldwell expresses her discontent at the officials on an offensive foul that gave Kansas possession of the ball with 18 seconds left in the game. The Jayhawks went on to win 54-49 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 4, 2009

Senior guard LeChelda Jacobs celebrates after Kansas tied the game after having a slow start. Kansas defeated UCLA 54-49.

Published on December 4, 2009

Senior-guard Danielle McCray is blocked by UCLA forward Moniquee Alexander as she attempts a shot inside the arc. McCray led the team with 15 points, including seven from the free thrown line.

Published on December 4, 2009

Senior guard Danielle McCray drives to the basket against UCLA Thursday. McCray led the team 15 points.

Published on December 4, 2009

Sophomore forward Aishah Sutherland jumps over a UCLA defender for a shot. Sutherland shot two of 13 from inside the arc but matched a season-high three blocked shots.

Published on December 4, 2009

Sophomore forward Aishah Sutherland pulls up a shot in the second half Thursday. Kansas beat UCLA 54-49.

Published on December 4, 2009

Senior guard LaChelda Jacobs dives to save a ball from going out of bounds. Jacobs posted two points and four rebounds in 16 minutes of playtime.

Published on December 4, 2009

Senior guard Sade Morris lays the ball up for a basket and was fouled. Morrris had eight points in the game.

Published on December 4, 2009

Junior forward Nicollette Smith and freshman guard Monica Engelman jump off the bench in excitement as Kansas furthers its lead in the last minute of the game. The Jayhawks defeated the Bruins at Allen Fieldhouse and extended their home victories to 4-0 for the season.

Published on December 4, 2009

Freshman guard Monica Engelman puts up a free throw against UCLA during the first half. Engelman sank both free throws and scored a season-high five points in the 54-49 victory against UCLA.

Published on December 4, 2009

Sophomore forward Aishah Sutherland leaps in the air for a jumper against UCLA. Sutherland put up five rebounds and thre blocks in the 54-49 victory at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 4, 2009

Published on December 4, 2009

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Junior center Krysten Boogard blocks a shot in the first half Thursday against UCLA. Boogard had a total of 12 points in the win over UCLA.

Published on December 3, 2009

Freshman guard Angel Goodrich defends a drive from a UCLA player in the first half.

Published on December 3, 2009

Sophomore forward Aishah Sutherland puts up a jumper inside the paint. Sutherland had four points and matched a season-high three blocked shots. Kansas improves to 4-2 overall after the 54-49 victory at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 3, 2009

Kansas head coach Bonnie Henrickson exchanges a hug with UCLA head coach Nikki Caldwell prior to the start of the game. The game against UCLA gave Henrickson her first victory against a Pac-10 team.

Published on December 3, 2009

Coach Mark Mangino screams at a referee after a call he disagreed with earlier this season.

Published on December 3, 2009

Published on December 3, 2009

Brian Platt, his wife, Sara, and their 17-month-old son, Henry, live with three separate health insurance plans. The plans cost the family more than $4,000 per year in premiums.

Published on December 3, 2009

Senior defensive specialist Melissa Grieb, junior outside hitter Karina Garlington, and the reast of the team celebrate a critical point in the third set of Kansas' 3-0 victory. Their defeat against Kansas State improved their record to 14-11, and 6-9 in the Big 12. Despite losing four key seniors, the team has signed four recruits and is optimistic about next fall.

Published on December 3, 2009

Senior guard Sade Morris dribbles past a Michigan defender during the first half. Morris led the team with 26 points and scored her 1,000th career point as a Jayhawk on Sunday in Kansas' 77-66 victory.

Published on December 3, 2009

Senior guard Sherron Collins talks with assistant coach Kurtis Townsend during a timeout. Collins posted 18 points and two assists in the 98-31 victory against Alcorn State Wednesday night.

Published on December 2, 2009

Junior center Cole Aldrich fires off a jumper over Alcorn State forward Michael Starks. Aldrich posted his 25th double-double of his career with a season-high 16 rebounds and 13 points. Kansas defeated Alcorn State at Allen Fieldhouse 98-31 Wednesday night.

Published on December 2, 2009

Sophomore forward Marcus Morris and freshman guard Xavier Henry wrap up an Alcorn State forward Ian Francis. Morris and Henry put up two and four steals respectively in the 98-31 victory against Alcorn State.

Published on December 2, 2009

Freshman forward Thomas Robinson throwns down a dunk undefended against Alcorn State. Robinson posted his second double-double of the year with 15 points and 10 assists. Kansas defeated Alcorn State 98-31.

Published on December 2, 2009

Concerns of the State: State Radio frontman Chad Stokes Urmston (left), along with bandmates Chuck Fay (center) and Mike Najarian, bring a rock ‘n’ roll flair to community service. Urmston founded Calling All Crows, a national service organization that volunteered at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, 708 Connecticut St., before State Radio’s gig Oct. 15.

Published on December 2, 2009

Roman rule: Roman Numerals (from left to right) Billy Smith, Ryan Shank, Steve Tulipana and Shawn Sherrell.

Published on December 2, 2009

The best from the ‘book: Lamebook.com hosts funny, weird and gloriously awful Facebook postings. The content is all user-generated and is separated into categories such as “WTFights,” “Douchebags/Douchebaguettes” and “TypOHs!”

Published on December 2, 2009

Cramped quarters: Sam Schlageck, 2008 graduate, is the head supervisor of both SafeRide and SafeBus. Schlageck spends most nights of the week either taking calls at the SafeRide headquarters or driving students to their destinations.

Published on December 2, 2009

Finger-lickin’ good? Studies show many factors can contribute to the amount you eat, including not just your mood but also whom you eat with, how large your plate and portions are and how aware you are how many calories you’ve eaten.

Published on December 2, 2009

Alone at the table: Asexuality, characterized as a lack of desire to have sex, is a little-known and commonly misunderstood sexual orientation.

Published on December 2, 2009

The Northeast corner of Blake Hall has become a loud construction site, constantly disrupting classes on the lower levels of the building. The severity of the noise has sparked complaints from students and faculty.

Published on December 2, 2009

Former Chancellor Laurence Chalmers died in Durango, Colo. last Tuesday. Chalmers is recognized for his casual demeanor and unconventional way of dealing with problems.

Published on December 2, 2009

Published on December 2, 2009

Freshman forward Thomas Robinson takes the ball in the paint against Oakland Wednesday night. Robinson played nine minutes, finishing one for four from the field.

Published on December 2, 2009

Laura Kozak, Kansas City junior, right, speaks with Whitney Onasch, a Douglas County AIDS Project (DCAP) volunteer about free HIV testing Tuesday in the fourth floor lobby of the Kansas Union. DCAP will be holding events and free HIV testing until Friday.

Published on December 2, 2009

The Fair Trade Holiday Market and Film Festival is being held at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries on campus this week. The event started on Friday and goes until Thursday of this week.

Published on December 1, 2009