An April 1978 University Daily Kansan article depicts a scrum where Rick Renfro can be seen vying for the ball. The actual article is one of numerous framed artifacts hanging in the team’s clubhouse and are also being digitized.

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Rick Renfro, above, rests an elbow on the bar in the Jayhawk Rugby Fooball Club clubhouse. Renfro, a life-member of the club and owner of Johnny’s Tavern, constructed the clubhouse in the 1980s to serve as a place for the team to meet after practices and games.

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Portraits of former Kansas Jayhawk Rugby Football Club players and life-members rest on the clubhouse wall at Johnny’s Tavern, 401 N. 2nd St. The afternoon scene is a far cry from that of regular team gatherings after games and practices.

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Lights blare at the Westwick Rugby Complex southwest of Lawrence during an evening practice. The Jayhawk Rugby Football Club practices Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The fall season that is underway has produced several cold, rainy and windy practices.

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Redshirt freshmen Tyler Hunt, left, and Brandon Hawks work hard in practice every week but don’t get any playing time on the weekends. Both players had offers to play at other smaller schools, but instead elected to play for the Jayhawks.

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Side effects of ingesting Sodium Azide.

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Senior defender Kim Boyer clears the ball off of a goal kick by Missouri. Kansas lost to Missouri in overtime.

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Sophomore foward Aishah Sutherland pulls up for a jump-shot during the second half of the Pittsburg State game Sunday. The Jayhawks plan to play a fast-paced offense this season.

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Senior linebacker Arist Wright forces a fumble on Colorado quarterback Tyler Hansen before being recovered by sophomore nickel back Ryan Murphy. The Jayhawks take on Kansas State Saturday and will need to win to keep hopes of winning the Big 12 North alive.

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Freshman safety Lubbock Smith tackles Oklahoma running back Chris Brown in a game Oct. 24. Smith just entered the Jayhawks' starting lineup.

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Outside Hitter Allison Mayfield tips the ball over Texas A&M defenders in Kansas’ 3-1 loss, Saturday night at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. Mayfield set a career-high record with 21 kills, surpassing her previous high of 20 kills against A&M last weekend.

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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. He also debated on the future of the Obama presidency, and how its success could lie on the shoulders of bipartisanship.

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Adderall is a popular medication for those diagnosed with ADHD. Illegal usage of the drug is spreading among college students.

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Dr. Robert Hemenway sits at his desk in The Hall Center for Humanities. Hemenway is researching information for an intercollegiate sports book.

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The race to self-discovery: Francesca Chambers’ positive experience after challenging herself in a 5K race last month helped her build confidence in her abilities and to let go of her perfectionism.

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