Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich gives a speech at The Dole Institute for Politics on Wednesday. Among the many topics discussed, Gingrich addressed the recent economic crisis, ways to improve national security and current issues facing both the Republican and Democratic parties.

Published on November 4, 2009

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich gives a speech at The Dole Institute for Politics on Wednesday. Among the many topics discussed, Gingrich addressed the recent economic crisis, ways to improve national security and current issues facing both the Republican and Democratic parties.

Published on November 4, 2009

Bill Lacy, director of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, laughs at a joke made by Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich during Gingrich's speech at the Institute Wednesday night.

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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich waits as he is introduced before his speech at the Dole Institute of Politics Wednesday night.

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Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich cracks up political consultant Joseph Gaylord moments before Gingrich's speech at the Dole Institute of Politics on Wednesday night.

Published on November 4, 2009

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich shares a laugh before his speech at the Dole Institute of Politics on Wednesday night.

Published on November 4, 2009

Supplementing success: Many students feel a push to beef up that leads them to use muscle-building enhancements such as whey protein, nitric oxide, creatine, glutamine and branched-chain amino acids, all of which are available at local health food stores, but do pose some possible side effects.

Published on November 4, 2009

Too much wet can dry you out? Long, hot showers can further your skin’s loss of moisture caused by winter winds and precipitation-free air.

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A fresh perspective: Wells Overlook provides an unobstructed view of campus, Lawrence and the surrounding landscape.

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Simple and sweet: Songwriter and 2007 graduate Rusty Scott plays a mix of folk, “old rootsy stuff” and modern influences. Scott plays tonight at 6 p.m. at the Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Massachusetts St.

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Nice and cozy: Barnes and Noble’s ‘Nook’ digital reader claims to be the book of the future. The competitor to Amazon’s ‘Kindle’ reader, the Nook has a 2GB memory, allowing for about 17,500 downloaded full-text books, pictures and songs.

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Spray away your troubles: Psssssst Instant Spray Shampoo saves you from the rinse-lather-repeat routine by giving your hair an between-wash freshen-up.

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Blades of grass emerge in a rain-soaked frenzy from the earth outside of Smith Hall. The miniature has been brought to life: The blades of grass are now spires, casting their shadows into an unknown abyss.

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I immediately thought of an abstract painting when I approached this tree next to Watson Library. The frozen bloom of the blue lichens begged to be framed against their yellow-green brethren.

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Without light in this great expanse of ours, we would be without color. Color (or lack thereof) gives contrast and definition to the endless multitude that both man and nature affords us.

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I could write at length about minimalism — how it has dominated my sense of design, much of my photography (as you see here) and many aspects of my life. I’m in love with it. Show me something, but don’t overload my senses.

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If art is everywhere, so must be its components, and texture is no exception. Everything we walk on has texture, from sand grains embedded in cement to a rusted manhole cover.

Published on November 4, 2009

If art is everywhere, so must be its components, and texture is no exception. Everything we walk on has texture, from sand grains embedded in cement to a rusted manhole cover.

Published on November 4, 2009

Lines of love: Dopamine release, the brain’s reaction to the sensations associated with infatuation, is the same as the brain’s reaction to using illicit drugs such as cocaine.

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Awkward encounter: Mixed-gender living situations can lend themselves to some surprising moments, but overall are not much different than same-sex living arrangements. In both, it is important to establish boundaries and communicate with roommates.

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Ready to recommend: Choosing a professor or supervisor who knows you well to write your recommendation letter is vital.

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Art all around: Visitors to the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City, Mo., during First Fridays can see art anywhere from galleries to restaurants to dentist’s offices.

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Freshman guard Xavier Henry makes a pass from the floor after winning a scramble. Henry had one steal against Fort Hays State and finished with 14 points in his first game as a Jayhawk.

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Senior setter Katie Martincich digs a serve from a Texas player Wednesday night. Martincich had nine digs during the Jayhawks' 3-0 loss.

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Senior setter Katie Martincich digs a serve from a Texas player Wednesday night. Martincich had nine digs during the Jayhawks' 3-0 loss.

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Senior midfielder Monica Dolinsky steps in on a Missouri player to take the ball away. Kansas won the game 3-2.

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Senior midfielder Monica Dolinsky steps in on a Missouri player to take the ball away. Kansas won the game 3-2.

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Rachel Pepper, RN, MS, nurse manager at the The University of Kansas Hospital fields questions from members of the Pre-Nurse Club in Watkins Health Center conference room Tuesday evening. The club, which features guest speakers, gives members insights into the world of nursing.

Published on November 4, 2009

Rachel Pepper, nurse manager at the University of Kansas Hospital, fields questions from members of the Pre-Nursing Club in Watkins Health Center Conference Room Tuesday evening. The club, which features guest speakers, gives members insights into the world of nursing.

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Eve Kemple, prosecute with the district attorney's office, spoke in a panel as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Week. The panel brought forth issues relevant to victims of domestic violence.

Published on November 4, 2009

Eve Kemple, prosecutor with the district attorney's office, spoke in a panel as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Week. The panel brought forth issues relevant to victims of domestic violence.

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(From left) Michael Blair, Galena junior, A.J. Sidhu, Olathe junior, and Danielle Fuller, Olathe sophomore, throw torn up newspaper in the air during player introductions at the game against Fort Hays State Tuesday. Kansas won 107-68.

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(From left) Michael Blair, Galena junior, A.J. Sidhu, Olathe junior, and Danielle Fuller, Olathe sophomore, throw torn up newspaper in the air during player introductions at the game against Fort Hays State Tuesday. Kansas won 107-68.

Published on November 4, 2009