Photos for November 11, 2009

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Sophomore Outside Hitter Allison Mayfield winds up for a kill past two Kansas State blockers in Kansas' 3-0 win over Kansas State. Mayfield recorded 16 kills in the victory Wednesday night at the Horejsi Family Athletic Center.

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Senior libero Melissa Grieb digs the ball in the third set against Kansas State. Kansas defeated Kansas State 3-0 Wednesday night at the Horejsi Center.

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Karina Garlington tips the ball over the net for another Kansas point in the 3-0 victory over Kansas State. Garlington tallied 13 kills Wednesday night at the Horejsi Family Athletic Center.

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Melissa Manda dives for the ball in the third set against Kansas State, Wednesday night at the Horejsi Family Athletic Center. Manda contributed seven digs in Kansas' 3-0 victory.

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Melissa Grieb, Karina Garlington, and the Kansas Volleyball team celebrate a critical point in the third set of Kansas' 3-0 win. Their defeat of Kansas State improved their record to 14-11, and 6-9 in the Big XII.

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Senior Brittany Williams swats the ball past a Kansas State blocker and recoreded one of her nine kills for the evening. Kansas defeated their in-state rival Kansas State 3-0 Wednesday night.

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Sophomore Outside Hitter Lauren Hagan keeps her eye on the ball after spiking it past a Kansas State blocker. Kansas defeated Kansas State 3-0 Wednesday night at the Horejsi Family Athletic Center.

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Senior Melissa Grieb reaches for a dig early in the second set of Kansas' 3-0 win over Kansas State. Grieb recorded 10 digs in the Wednesday night game at the Horejsi Family Athletic Center.

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Classic film for the Classics Club: Students watch ‘Jason and the Argonauts,’ a 1963 film depicting ancient Greek myth, during a presentation put on by the KU Classics Club earlier this month. The Classics Club was founded this semester and is just one of more than 480 registered student organizations on campus.

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Drinking it all in: Traditional art galleries can be intimidating, but several Lawrence coffee houses, such as Z’s Divine Espresso, 10 E. Ninth St., pictured here showing work by Emily Parker. offer alternative (and often local) art.

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Social saideira: The cultural attitude toward alcohol in Brazil, where Patrick De Oliveira (furthest right) grew up, is much different than in the U.S. Patrick had his first drink in public when he was 15, but, the “goal” of drinking in Brazil was never to get drunk but to socialize, converse and, ultimately, solidify friendships.

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Lifetime legacy: Leah Cullen, Overland Park sophomore has begun to search for her birthmother, Shelley, who she has some information about but has not heard from since her adoption as a baby.

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Leah Cullen pictured with her birth mother, Shelley.

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Chop, chop: Making salads is a quick, easy way to fill up and stay healthy. A good salad has four key components — lettuce, cheese, fruit (or vegetable) and protein.

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Favorite stance: Elizabeth Villobos, Mexicali, Mexico, graduate student, has studied flamenco, a traditional, graceful Spanish dance, for years.

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Grow your own: Acrylic nails can trap moisture and dirt, providing a breeding ground for bacteria.

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Under pressure: Could the antiperspirant you use to keep yourself out of potentially stinky situation actually be a potential health risk?

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Lauren Fallis, Plano, Texas, senior, cheers with excitement as she is announced as the winner of the SUA Project Runway.

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Kaitlin Voelker, Lincoln, Neb., senior, gets comments from the judges regarding her modern recreation of overalls. The designers were required to spruce up an old fashion trend for the third round of the SUA Project Runway.

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Student Union Activities held its annual Project Runway contest Nov. 10.

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Julian Rivera, Lenexa senior, presented his rendition of the poodle skirt during the SUA Project Runway Nov. 10.

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Student Union Activities held its annual Project Runway competition Tuesday, Nov. 10. KU fashion design students were required to make three outfits based on various categories.

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Kaitlin Voelker, Lincoln, Neb., senior, shows off her rendition of chocolate covered cherries. The designers were required to design an outfit based on a favorite food for the second round of Tuesday's SUA Project Runway.

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A model walks down the runway in Istanbul, Turkey, senior Timur Sengun's design based on hummus. Sengun said he used a variety of colors to symbolize the wide range of flavors in hummus.

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A model shows Plano, Texas, senior Lauren Fallis' interpretation of "Trapped." The designers were required to make outfits based on emotions for the first round of the contest.

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Korto Momolu, fan favorite in season five of "Project Runway," signs an autograph for a young fan before Student Union Activities' Project Runway Tuesday, Nov. 10. The fashion show featured creations from KU fashion design students.

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Senior guard Sherron Collins raises his arms to get members of the crowd on their feet after a dunk by sophomore forward Marcus Morris. Kansas won both of its exhibition games against Div. II teams.

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A model walks down the runway in Timur Segun's design Tuesday night at the Kansas Union. The Istanbul, Turkey senior's design was inspired by the food hummus.

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A model walks down the runway in Timur Segun's design Tuesday night at the Kansas Union. The Istanbul, Turkey senior's design was inspired by the food hummus.

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A model walks down the runway in Timur Segun's design Tuesday night at the Kansas Union. The Istanbul, Turkey senior's design was inspired by the food hummus.

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A model walks down the runway in Timur Segun's design Tuesday night at the Kansas Union. The Istanbul, Turkey senior's design was inspired by the food hummus.

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A model walks down the runway in Timur Segun's design Tuesday night at the Kansas Union. The Istanbul, Turkey senior's design was inspired by the food hummus.

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A model walks down the runway in Timur Segun's, Istanbul, Turkey, senior, design Tuesday night at the Kanas Union. His design was inspired by the emotion: sentimental, food: hummus, and trend: neon.

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A model walks down the runway in Timur Segun's, Istanbul, Turkey, senior, design Tuesday night at the Kanas Union. His design was inspired by the emotion: sentimental, food: hummus, and trend: neon.

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A model walks down the runway in Timur Segun's, Istanbul, Turkey, senior, design Tuesday night at the Kanas Union. His design was inspired by the emotion: sentimental, food: hummus, and trend: neon.

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A model walks down the runway in Timur Segun's, Istanbul, Turkey, senior, design Tuesday night at the Kanas Union. His design was inspired by the emotion: sentimental, food: hummus, and trend: neon.

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Senior guard Sherron Collins raises his arms to get members of the crowd on their feet after a dunk by sophomore forward Marcus Morris. Kansas won both of its exhibition games against Div. II teams.

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Senior running back Jake Sharp cuts outside and prepares to stiff arm a Nebraska cornerback in a game Nov. 8, 2008. Nebraska's defense, led by senior defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, is one of the best in the Big 12 this season.

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Members of the KU ROTC take part in a formal retiring of the colors in front of Strong Hall Friday. Army, Navy and Air Force cadets will begin their annual 24- hour Veterans Day vigil at KU’s war memorials.

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K2, a legal herb that users say mimics the high of marijuana, is available in Lawrence stores. Researchers are concerned about the drug because its toxicity and long-term effects are not known.

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K2, a legal herb that users say mimics the high of marijuana, is available in Lawrence stores. Researchers are concerned about the drug because its toxicity and long-term effects are not known.

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Freshman outside hitter Tayler Tolefree swats the ball past Texas A&M defenders Oct. 31. Kansas will play Kansas State tonight at home.

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Senior guard LaChelda Jacobs drives past an Emporia State player during the Jayhawks’ final exhibition game Sunday. Kansas will open regular season play this Sunday as they enter a stretch of non-conference game against notable opponents such as Michigan, Xavier and UCLA.

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Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little addresses members of the University community Tuesday afternoon at the Adams Alumni Center. These individuals make up three task forces brought together by the Chancellor for a planning process called “Charting the Future.” The task forces will study issues concerning retention and graduation rates, admission standards, and research engagement, and each will report back to the Chancellor in the spring.

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