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Head Volleyball Coach Ray Bechard disputes a call made by the official during the fourth set. Kansas fell to Texas A&M 3-1 Saturday night at the Horejsi Family Athletic Center.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Allison Mayfield tips the ball over the net and behind two Texas A&M blockers to record one of her career high 20 kills. Kansas fell to Texas A&M 3-1 Saturday night at the Horejsi Family Athletic Center.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Freshman Outside Hitter Tayler Tolefree swats the ball past Texas A&M defenders. Tolefree contributed 5 kills in the loss against Texas A&M.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Allison Mayfield and Melissa Grieb position themselves to receive a bump. Despite strong performances by Mayfield and Grieb, Kansas lost 3-1 to Texas A&M Halloween night.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Setter Nicole Tate cues up an assist against Texas A&M. Texas A&M defeated Kansas, 3-1 on Saturday evening.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Melissa Grieb bumps the ball over the head of teammate Katie Martincich as Allison Mayfield looks on. Grieb recorded her first 20-dig performance of the season in Kansas' 3-1 loss to Texas A&M Saturday night.

Published on October 31, 2009

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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 recorded a career-high 20 kills against Texas A&M.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Competing in the 800 yard Freestyle Relay, Freshman Brooke Brull gasps for air toward the end of her leg of the relay. Kansas defeated Nebraska-Omaha at Saturday's dual meet.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Freshman Cora Powers surges forward while competing in the 200 yard breaststroke at Saturday's dual meet with Nebraska-Omaha. Powers finished with a time of 2:35.14.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Sophomore Shannon Garlie competes in the 200 yard backstroke event. Garlie placed second in her heat with a time of 2:12.05.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Senior Diver Allison Ho completes a full revolution before entering the water. Ho competed in diving events during the dual meet with the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Junior Brittany Potter competes in the 200 yard Butterfly race in the dual meet against Nebraska-Omaha on Saturday afternoon. Potter finished third in her heat with a time of 2:07.60.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Senior receiver Kerry Meier pulls in a pass from freshman quarterback Kale Pick Saturday afternoon against Texas Tech. Kansas lost 42-21 after giving up 28 points in the fourth quarter.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Sophomore quarterback Kale Pick gets brought down from a Texas Tech lineman late in the fourth quarter. Texas Tech sacked the Kansas quarterback a total of six times Saturday.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe keeps his head to the turf as Texas Tech celebrates after recovering a fumble for a touchdown during the fourth quarter. Kansas gave up 28 points during the fourth quarter in a 42-21 loss.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Baby Jay dressed as a pumpkin during Saturday's football game against Texas Tech.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe is greeted with a pat on the head from junior guard Brad Thorson. Briscoe scored the Jayhawks only receiving touchdown of the game during the third quarter in the Jayhawks 42-21 loss.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Senior running back Jake Sharp pushes off a Texas Tech safety for extra yards during Kansas' 42-21 loss. Kansas moved to 5-3 after the loss and will play Kansas State this Saturday in Manhattan.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Senior receiver Kerry Meier gets sandwiched by two Texas Tech safety's. Meier had only three catches for 32 yards Saturday in Lubbock.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Senior running back Jake Sharp gets drilled behind the line of scrimmage. Sharp rushed for 50 yards on 10 carries during Kansas' 42-21 loss to Texas Tech.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Senior linebacker Arist Wright gets a hand on Texas Tech quarterback Taylor Potts for an incomplete pass. Wright had two pass breakups and a fumble recover.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Junior receiver Johnathan Wilson stretches out for a ball that fell just through his fingertips Saturday afternoon against Texas Tech. Kansas lost 42-21.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Freshman cornerback D.J. Beshears attempts to tip away the ball from a Texas Tech receiver Saturday afternoon. Texas Tech had 253 receiving yards against Kansas in a 42-21 loss.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Senior defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule pulls down Texas Tech quarterback Seth Doege. Kansas gave up 358 yards in a 42-21 loss to the Red Raiders in Lubbock Saturday afternoon.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe stretches for extra yards Saturday afternoon against Texas Tech. Briscoe had nine receptions for 110 yards. Kansas lost 42-21 and move to 5-3 on the season.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Senior defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule picks up a loose ball before running it in for Kansas' first touchdown against Texas Tech Saturday afternoon in Lubbock. Kansas gave up 28 points in the fourth quarter to lose 42-21.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe pulls in a catch from quarterback Todd Reesing. Briscoe led the Jayhawks with 110 yards and a touchdown in Kansas' 42-21 loss to Texas Tech.

Published on October 31, 2009

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White hot chunks of coke, a compressed form of coal, spill out of the cupola. After the supply of iron was exhausted, the cupola is emptied and cooled.

Published on October 31, 2009

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White hot chunks of coke, a compressed form of coal, spill out of the cupola. After the supply of iron was exhausted, the cupola is emptied and cooled.

Published on October 31, 2009

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A member of the Ministry of Sculpture scraps away slag as molten iron is poured into tile molds designed by members of the community. Students involved with the foundry class at KU constitute the members of the Ministry of Sculpture which held their Iron Pour event on Halloween afternoon.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Will Vannerson, Pensacola, Fla. graduate student places a freshly poured tile mold carefully on the ground and reaches for another as the Ministry of Sculpture finishes off the remainder of the molten iron. Vannerson is the President of the Ministry of Sculpture which is a group of students who are currently or have been enrolled in the foundry class at KU.

Published on October 31, 2009

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A completed iron tile is buffed with a coarse bristle brush after cooling down. The Ministry of Sculpture put on an Iron Pour event near the intersection of Ninth and Rhode Island streets on Halloween afternoon.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Completed and cooled iron sculptures await buffing before their designers can pick them up. The Ministry of Sculpture organized an Iron Pour Saturday where members of the community were invited to design tile molds for a small fee.

Published on October 31, 2009

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David Platter, Olathe graduate student holds his end steady as iron flows into an iron mold. Platter was among several students who participated in the Ministry of Sculpture's Iron Pour held on Halloween afternoon.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Tierney Cacioppo, Overland Park senior, pours water on cooling iron casts. Members of the community were invited to design tile molds in the Ministry of Sculpture's Iron Pour held Halloween afternoon.

Published on October 31, 2009

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3000 degrees molten iron splashes into a large tile mold. Tile molds such as these were available for the community to design at the Ministry of Sculpture's event held on Halloween afternoon.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Will Vannerson, Pensacola, Fla. graduate student, taps out liquid iron from the base of the cupola. The molten iron was used to create iron tiles designed by community members at the Halloween afternoon event.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Professor John Hachmeister supervises his foundry students as they pour molten iron into tile molds. Hachmeister is the adviser for the Ministry of Sculpture, a student club that organized a community event held Halloween afternoon at the intersection of Ninth and Rhode Island streets.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Ministry of Sculpture members keep a steady hand as molten iron spurts out of the cupola. The KU foundry students took great care when dealing with the iron tapped out of the cupola which can reach approximately 3000 degrees.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Will Vannerson, Pensacola, Fla. graduate student, and President of the Ministry of Sculpture, keeps an eye on the iron melting within the cupola. Vannerson and several other students in the Ministry of Sculpture organized a community event on the Halloween afternoon that took place at the intersection of Ninth and Rhode Island streets.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Freshly poured sculptures still glow as the molten iron cools and solidifies. The Ministry of Sculpture sponsored an event Saturday where community members were invited to design tile molds and have them cast in iron for a small fee.

Published on October 31, 2009

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David Platter, Olathe graduate student, clears debris from the cupola during the KU Ministry of Sculpture Iron Pour. Platter and several other foundry students took part in the Iron Pour event held at the intersection of Ninth and Rhode Island streets Saturday afternoon.

Published on October 31, 2009

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Published on October 30, 2009

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Kaitlin Schaub, Manhattan sophomore, and Michael Turner, Manhattan freshman, from left, show their movies in the dance contest at the screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" Thursday. Turner was the overall winner, and Schaub received second.

Published on October 30, 2009

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Juniors Morgan Stewart of Topeka and Margaret Walck of St. Louis take time to decorate their apartment on 12th and Kentucky. Walck explained that celebrating Halloween had changed from trick or treating as a kid to dressing up for the spirit of the celebrations.

Published on October 30, 2009

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Senior runningback Jake Sharp runs the ball through Oklahoma's defense Oct. 24. Kansas is hoping to improve its running game this weekend against Texas Tech.

Published on October 30, 2009

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Sophomore Rebeka Stowe, front, and sophomore Kara Windisch, back, run to the finish of the 5k women's race Sept 5. Stowe and Windisch finished first and second respectively at the Bob Timmons Invitational at Rim Rock Farm.

Published on October 30, 2009

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Evan Stoskopf, Leawood senior, and Laurie Winkel, Topeka freshman, participate in the costume contest at the Rocky Horror Picture Show Thursday. Stoskopf was the winner of the contest. He said that he was glad to show his parents that their money was going to hard work in college

Published on October 30, 2009

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Evan Stoskopf, Leawood senior, and Laurie Winkel, Topeka freshman, participate in the costume contest at the Rocky Horror Picture Show Thursday. Stoskopf was the winner of the contest. He said that he was glad to show his parents that their money was going to hard work in college

Published on October 30, 2009

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Then junior guard Daniel McCray drives past a Kansas State player in a game last season. This year McCray was named Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year.

Published on October 30, 2009

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Junior guard Sherron Collins claps his hands as he walks off the court during a timeout last year. Collins was sited on the Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List.

Published on October 30, 2009

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Marc Kingston, Leawood senior, searches for deer in fields north of K-10 Wednesday as part of an environmental studies class. The class assisted the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks in the annual deer census, which gives researchers data to estimate the region’s deer population.

Published on October 30, 2009

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Senior setter Melissa Grieb bumps the ball to a teammate. Grieb led the team with 18 dig in the 3-0 win against UMKC.

Published on October 30, 2009

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Senior forward Kim Boyer takes posession of the ball during the KU-Nebraska game Oct. 23. Saturday’s game against Missouri is the last of the regular season, and will be the last chance for the Jayhawks to get a spot in the Big 12 tournament.

Published on October 30, 2009

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Hasan Minhaj, Prashanth Venkat and Asif Ali make up the stand-up comedy troupe Brown Man Group. Minhaj, Venkat and Ali will perform a free show on Saturday.

Published on October 30, 2009

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Published on October 30, 2009

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A breakdown of Lauren Bond's academic and athletic career at the University of Kansas.

Published on October 30, 2009

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Members of the trumpet section march past the Campanile down the hill toward Memorial Stadium on game day. The Marching Jayhawks have 285 members this year.

Published on October 29, 2009

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Drum majors Hannah Wagner, Brian Fassold and Kelsie Lange lead the Marching Jayhawks down the hill to Memorial Stadium. The three drum majors are responsible for setting up practices and acting as role models for the rest of the band.

Published on October 29, 2009

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Published on October 29, 2009

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The University ranked 56th in the nation overall sexual health, according to a survey conducted by Trojan. This is down from the University’s 48th ranking last year.

Published on October 29, 2009

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Soccer seniors Julie Hanley, Estelle Johnson, Monica Dolinksy, Shannon McCabe and Kim Boyer will celebrate Senior Day, and what could be their last game of the season, with a make- or break-game against Missouri, Friday.

Published on October 29, 2009

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Freshman guard Angel Goodrich will play for the Jayhawks this year after missing all of last season with an ACL injury. Goodrich's teammates have praised her for her ability to pass the ball, Goodrich is also a talented scorer.

Published on October 29, 2009

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Sophomore cornerback Ryan Murphy forces an incompletion during the first half. Murphy recorded his second interception of the season in Kansas' 35-13 loss.

Published on October 29, 2009

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Published on October 29, 2009

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Published on October 29, 2009

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Then sophomore center Cole Aldrich grabs an offensive rebound during the second half against Nebraska. Aldrich led the Jayhawks in rebounding with 12, and put up 18 points for his 15th double-double of the season.

Published on October 29, 2009

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Researcher Kirsten Jensen displays specimens of parasites and tapeworms found in shark and sting rays from across the globe. Jensen gave a presentation Wednesday night at the Natural History Museum that highlighted the diversity of parasites and tapeworms that can be found in a variety of animals, and particularly sharks and sting rays.

Published on October 29, 2009

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Bassnectar's album cover

Published on October 28, 2009

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Floss is boss: Organizer Phil Canty, Topeka sophomore, advises you put the effort in and come ready for anything to Mingle, a night of partying, art and hip hop at the Eighth St. Taproom.

Published on October 28, 2009

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The last leg: After 21 hours of hangin’ around Lawrence, Getz is a little, well, hungover. He attempts to alleviate his ails with a Bloody Mary at the Jet Lag Lounge, 610 Florida St.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Recharging the batteries: Getz stops by the Lawrence Farmers’ Market to pick up some fuel for the last few hours of his full day on the town.

Published on October 28, 2009

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The mourning after: About 20 hours into his experiment, Getz takes some time to collect himself at the Japanese Friendship Garden, 1045 Massachusetts St.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Jabbering at the Jackpot: Jayplay writer Zach Getz (left) chats with Marty Hillard of local band Cowboy Indian Bear. The band played the Jackpot Music Hall the night of Getz’ 24-hour run through Lawrence.

Published on October 28, 2009

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The write stuff: KU Writing Center advisers such as Rachel McMurray, Tulsa, Okla., graduate student, use their writing skills (and patience) to help students.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Too much: 21 shots on your 21st birthday is “the craziest thing anyone would want to do,” says Tama Sawyer, director of KU Med’s Poison Control Center.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Historic housing: When Josh Schoenfelder, 2008 graduate, moved out of this house in July, he found a box of artifacts dating back to the early 1900s, including love letters and bank statements. The items belonged to a former owner of the house, who moved there in 1919.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Shannon Thompson, Overland Park freshman “Firewoman, because there is something sexy about fire.”

Published on October 28, 2009

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Rachel Crist, Elyria non-traditional student “I’m usually a vampire for Halloween, but I think that’s going to be popular this year, so I think I am going to be a belly dancer.”

Published on October 28, 2009

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Millianna Anzik, Kansas City, Kan., freshman “A pirate, because pirates are badass.”

Published on October 28, 2009

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Kirsten Moore, Overland Park freshman “I’m going to be a fairy or pirate because I want the pretty, glittery wings.”

Published on October 28, 2009

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Jessica Neuhedel, Overland Park junior “Minnie Mouse because I found an old costume I wore in elementary school, and it still fits.”

Published on October 28, 2009

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Jayne Kauffman, St. Paul, Minn., freshman “Probably a cowgirl because it’s easy to figure out an outfit.”

Published on October 28, 2009

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‘Dead’ devotees: Movie-lovers, including Malcolm Miller, one of the event’s coordinators (middle), dress up for Midnight Movie Madness, a monthly event showing of cult films such as Evil Dead 2.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Ian Tan, Malaysia sophomore “I’m going to be a K-State hillbilly because I think they’re interesting.”

Published on October 28, 2009

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Brotherly love: Sarah Bluvas and her brothers Andy (left) and Matt (right) are able to stay close even though they don’t see each other often. The 2006 death of their grandfather showed Sarah how much her brothers are there to support her when she needs them.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Time to text? Txt Blocker is a monthly subscription service that prevents a phone from sending and receiving messages at designated times such as when you’re driving or when you’re in class.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Chris Dawson, the strength and conditioning coach, watches Kansas' players complete an early-morning workout last week. Throughout the year, Dawson spends more time with the Jayhawks than any coach on staff, including Mark Mangino.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Basketball players congregate outside Wescoe Hall on Sept. 23 at about 10 a.m. after a confrontation between members of the basketball and football teams. 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 October 28, 2009

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‘Dead’ devotees: Movie-lovers, including Malcolm Miller, one of the event’s coordinators (middle), dress up for Midnight Movie Madness, a monthly event showing of cult films such as Evil Dead 2.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Chris Dawson, Kansas football strength and conditioning coach, watches as players work out. Many former players regard Dawson as one of the best strength and conditioning coaches in the country.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Then junior guard Mario Little is restrained by Sherron Collins and a official after getting into a scuffle with Nebraska’s Cookie Miller last season. Miller, at 5-feet-7, is one of the many Cornhuskers who made up the smallest team in Division I last season. Nebraska signed three players who are at least 6-foot-10 in an effort to compete with bigger teams, including Kansas.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Then sophomore guard Tyrel Reed yells to his teammates on the court in a game last year. He was the first player off the bench in 13 games last season, and shows wisdom that makes him as valuable as other, more talented players.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Senior guard Sade Morris takes the ball to the basket in a game last season. Though sometimes overshadowed by senior Danielle McCray, Morris, last season’s second leading scorer, could prove invaluable to her team. “She just has to turn the corner and believe she is an elite player in this league,” coach Bonnie Henrickson said of Morris.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Published on October 28, 2009

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Senior guard Sherron Collins responds to questions from the media Oct. 15.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Freshman forward Aishah Sutherland fights to make a shot against Nebraska. Sutherland scored 12 points and snagged 8 rebounds in the 70-57 victory for the Jayhawks.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Junior center Cole Aldrich slams down a dunk to re-energize the Jayhawks last season. Aldrich and senior guard Sherron Collins were named the Big 12 Preseason Co-Players of the Year.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Junior center Cole Aldrich dunks the ball during the Kansas-Oklahoma game last season. The Sooners have to find someone else to guard Aldrich after Blake Griffin left early for the NBA.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Then junior guard Sherron Collins raises his arms to get the Kansas fans off their seats with 1:20 left on the clock during a game last season. The Jayhawks are No. 1 in the preseason rankings and the team faces high expectations for the season.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Then junior guard LaChelda Jacobs makes her way past a Kansas State defender during a game at Allen Fieldhouse last season. Jacobs and the rest of the Jayhawks are preparing to make a run at the Big 12 title this season.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Sophomore setter Nicole Tate sets the ball for a teammate against UMKC Tuesday evening. Tate recorded 39 sets and 13 digs in the 3-0 victory at Horejsi Family Athletics Center.

Published on October 28, 2009

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John Broholm stands next to the Billy Mills silhouette at Rim Rock Farm, which is northwest of Lawrence and where the University hosts all at-home cross country meets. Broholm travels across the nation to follow the cross country team.

Published on October 28, 2009

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From left, Hollis Santee, Wichita junior, John Sales, Fayetteville, N.C. senior, and Kyle McRae, Iola sophomore pose for a polaroid portrait in front of the 'got milk' poster. HOMEBASE set up a table at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center and was offering free milk in an effort to encourage students to drink more milk and learn about the importance of calcium.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Chris Dawson, Kansas football strength and conditioning coach, adjusts a players workout for the 6:45 a.m. session late last week. Dawson's impact on the team has been compared to coach Mark Mangino.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Matt Rissien, Overland Park, Kan., senior, hangs a Missouri Tiger stuffed animal before the start of the Missouri basketball game last year. Kansas defeated Missouri 90-65 to retain its first place standing in the Big 12.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Senior guard Sherron Collins raises his arms to get the Kansas fans off their seats with 1:20 left on the clock during a game last season. The Jayhawks are No. 1 in the preseason rankings and the team faces high expectations for the season.

Published on October 28, 2009

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Sophomore outside hitter Lauren Hagan and Senior middle blocker Paige Mazour reach for a block against UMKC Tuesday evening. The Jayhawks defeated the Kangaroos 3-0 Horejsi Family Athletics Center.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Sophomore setter Nicole Tate throws up a serve against UMKC Tuesday evening. The Jayhawks defeated the Kangaroos 3-0 at Horejsi Family Athletics Center.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Sophomore setter Nicole Tate sets the ball for a teammate against UMKC Tuesday evening. Tate recorded 39 sets and 13 digs in the 3-0 win at Horejsi Family Athletics Center.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Members of the volleyball team celebrate their win against UMKC Tuesday evening. The Jayhawks defeated the Kangaroos 3-0 at Horejsi Family Athletics Center.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Senior setter Melissa Grieb bumps the ball to a teammate. Grieb led the team with 18 dig in the 3-0 win against UMKC.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Junior outside hitter Karina Garlington spikes the ball past two UMKC defenders. Garlington posted 10 kills and 2 digs in the 3-0 win at Horejsi Family Athletic Center.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Senior middle block Brittany Williams leaps for a spike between two UMKC blockers. Williams scored 4 kills in the 3-0 victory Tuesday evening.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Senior setter Melissa Grieb bumps the ball to a teammate. Grieb led the team with 18 dig in the 3-0 win against UMKC.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Sophomore outside hitter Allison Mayfield spikes the ball past two UMKC blockers. Mayfield led the team with 12 kills in the 3-0 win against the Kangaroos.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Hilary Hauber, Overland Park graduate student, right, presents research on vampire religion to the KU Cauldron Club Monday night in the Kansas Union. This was the first of three Halloween-themed events to be held this week by the club.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Sophomore outside hitter Allison Mayfield spikes the ball against Missouri Saturday. Kansas lost the match 3-1.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Senior safety Darrell Stuckey sacks Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones, causing a fumble. The Jayhawks recovered the fumble, but the play was negated due to an offsides penalty on lineman Jeff Wheeler.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Oklahoma receiver Ryan Broyles pulls in a pass without pressure Saturday afternoon against Oklahoma. Kansas' defense gave up 252 receiving yards in a 35-13 loss.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Lauren Winchester, Olathe junior, encourages students to buy pumpkins in front of Strong Hall Monday. Winchester is the assistant director of internal operations for the KU Dance Marathon. The organization sold pumpkins for carving for five dollars to raise money for Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Ryan Campbell, Olathe senior, carves a pumpkin in front of Strong Hall Monday. The KU Dance Marathon sold pumpkins for carving for five dollars to raise money for Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Freshman forward Aishah Sutherland struggles for a rebound during Saturday's WNIT Championship game against the University of South Florida. The Bulls defeated the Jayhawks 75-71.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Milton Wendland is a teaching assistant in women, gender and sexuality studies. He uses service learning to teach about related issues.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Leonard Krishtalka, director of KU’s Biodiversity Institute, was named the Chair of Science for the Global Biodiversity Information Facility. GBIF is an online database that catalogs biodiversity infomration from all over the world. It has sponsored members from 51 countries and 42 international organizations.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Tim Iwig, operator of Iwig Dairy Farm, milks a cow in the milking barn Monday afternoon. The company faced foreclosure, but is working on getting money by selling company shares to interested members of the community.

Published on October 27, 2009

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Sophomore center Cole Aldrich dunks the ball Monday night. Aldrich finished the game with his 16th double-double of the season in an 87-78 win.

Published on October 26, 2009

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Published on October 26, 2009

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Ilana Goldman leaps across the stage of Lied Center during a dress rehearsal for the Trey McIntyre Project. The show, which blends classical ballet and modern choreography performed Oct 23.

Published on October 26, 2009

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Leah Cole, Leawood graduate student, presents tax-form research to non-profit organizations Friday afternoon at the United Way Building in Lawrence. Cole and classmates spent many hours over the past month researching the changes made to the new tax forms designed to increase transparency of information.

Published on October 26, 2009

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Leah Cole, Leawood graduate student, presents tax-form research to non-profit organizations Friday afternoon at the United Way Building in Lawrence. Cole and classmates spent many hours over the past month researching the changes made to the new tax forms designed to increase transparency of information.

Published on October 26, 2009

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Photo Courtesy of Agustin Alterman Tamir Goodman, nicknamed "Jewish Jordan," has played basketball professionally in the U.S. and Israel and has received national notoriety for his unwillingness to compromise his Jewish observances for his career. He will visit the Lawrence Campus tonight for a dinner and speech, followed by a basketball workshop and philanthropy tournament at Robinson Gym starting at 6 p.m.

Published on October 26, 2009

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Photo courtesy of Agustin Alterman. Tamir Goodman, nicknamed "Jewish Jordan," has played basketball professionally in the U.S. and Israel and has received national notoriety for his unwillingness to compromise his Jewish observances for his career.

Published on October 26, 2009

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Junior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe is brought down by Oklahoma defensive back Brian Jackson after making a catch. Briscoe recorded 60 yards in the 35-13 loss against Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Junior linebacker Justin Springer forces Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles out of bounds during the second quarter. Springer led the team with 9 total tackles.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Sophomore cornerback Ryan Murphy maintains possession of the ball after intercepting a pass intended for Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles. Murphy recorded 3 tackles in the 35-13 loss against Oklahoma.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Senior quarterback Todd Reesing rushes up-field away from an Oklahoma defender. Reesing rushed for a total of 38 yards during the 35-13 loss to Oklahoma.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Freshman running back Toben Opurum prepares to fight off an Oklahoma defender during the first quarter. Opurum led the team in rushing with 62 yards.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Senior quarterback Todd Reesing finds an opening to junior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe. Briscoe recorded seven catches for 60 yards in the 35-13 loss to Oklahoma.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Freshman cornerback D.J. Beshears misses a tackle against Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles. Beshears recorded seven total tackles in the game, the second most on the team.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Senior forward Monica Dolinsky makes a cut against a Nebraska midfielder Friday afternoon. Dolinsky played 68 minutes and scored one goal in the Jayhawks' 7-4 loss.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Freshman midfielder Whitney Berry looks on to a huddle of Nebraska teammates celebrating a goal. The Jayhawks were unable to come back from a two-goal deficit in the first half, losing to the Cornhuskers 7-4.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Freshman midfielder Shelby Williamson fends off a Nebraska midfielder Friday afternoon. Williamson played all 90 minutes in Kansas' 7-4 loss.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Senior forward Monica Dolinsky, right, fights for position against a Nebraska midfielder Friday afternoon at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. Dolinsky played 68 minutes and scored one goal in the Jayhawks' 7-4 loss.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Freshman midfielder Shelby Williamson, left, and senior forward Kim Boyer team up against a Nebraska midfielder Friday afternoon. The Jayhawks were unable to come back from a two-point deficit in the first half, losing to the Cornhuskers 7-4.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Senior forward Monica Dolinsky races ahead of a Nebraska defender Friday afternoon at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. Dolinsky played 68 minutes and scored one goal in the Jayhawks' 7-4 loss.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Junior defender Lauren Jackson lunges for the ball against a Nebraska midfielder Friday afternoon at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. Jackson played all 90 minutes in Kansas' 7-4 loss.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Sophomore forward Emily Cressy battles for the ball against a Nebraska defender Friday afternoon at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. Cressy played 86 minutes and scored one goal in the game.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Senior forward Monica Dolinsky celebrates along with teammates Friday afternoon after a goal. The goal in the second half brought Kansas within one goal of Nebraska, but the Jayhawks lost the game, 7-4.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Freshman midfielder Shelby Williamson goes airborne, fighting for a header against a Nebraska forward Friday afternoon. The Jayhawks were unable to come back from a two-point deficit in the first half, losing to the Cornhuskers 7-4.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Junior defender Lauren Jackson battles for the ball against a Nebraska forward Friday afternoon. Jackson played a full 90 minutes in Kansas' 7-4 loss.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Head coach Mark Francis discusses strategy with his team Friday afternoon before the start of the second half against Nebraska. The Jayhawks were unable to come back from a two-point deficit in the first half, losing to the Cornhuskers 7-4.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Junior forward Caitlin Noble makes a cut against a Nebraska defender Friday afternoon. The Jayhawks were unable to come back from a two-point deficit in the first half, losing to the Cornhuskers 7-4.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Sophomore forward Emily Cressy directs a teammate down-field for a pass while sprinting ahead of a Nebraska defender Friday afternoon. Cressy played 86 minutes and scored one goal against the Cornhuskers in the Jayhawks' 7-4 loss.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Junior defender Katie Williams is tripped up by Nebraska forward Morgan Marlborough Friday afternoon. Williams played 45 minutes in Kansas' 4-7 loss at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Freshman midfielder Shelby Williamson fights for the ball against a Nebraska forward Friday afternoon at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. The Jayhawks were unable to come back from a two-point deficit in the first half, losing to the Cornhuskers 4-7.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Junior forward Caitlin Noble races the ball forward ahead of a pair of Nebraska defenders. Noble played 50 minutes and scored one goal in Kansas' 7-4 loss Friday afternoon at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Sophomore defender Jeannette Francia runs down the ball on the heels of a falling Nebraska forward Friday afternoon at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. Francia played 30 minutes in Kansas' 7-4 loss.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Freshman midfielder Whitney Berry crosses the ball to a teammate during Friday afternoon's game against Nebraska. Berry played 86 minutes in Kansas' 4-7 loss.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Nicole Tate, Allison Mayfield and Melissa Grieb, from left, celebrate after winning a point. Kansas lost the match against Missouri 3-1.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Junior defensive specialist Melissa Manda digs the ball in a match against Missouri Saturday. Manda had 19 digs in the 3-1 loss.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Junior defensive specialist Melissa Manda returns a hit in a match against Missouri. Manda also had 19 digs in the 3-1 loss.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Senior defensive specialist Melissa Grieb digs the ball off a serve from Missouri. Grieb had eight digs in the match.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Junior outside hitter Jenna Kaiser spikes the ball in a match against Missouri. Kaiser had just one spike attempt in the 3-1 loss.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Sophomore outside hitter Allison Mayfield spikes the ball against Missouri Saturday. Kansas lost the match 3-1.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Sophomore setter Nicole Tate sets the ball to a teammate in the match against Missouri Saturday. Kansas lost 3-1.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Sophomore setter Nicole Tate sets the ball in a match against Missouri. Tate had a total of 51 sets in the 3-1 loss.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Sophomore outside hitter Allison Mayfield digs a serve from Missouri Saturday. The Jayhawks lost the match 3-1.

Published on October 25, 2009

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Published on October 25, 2009

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Sophomore receiver Ryan Broyles sneaks out of the grasp of safety Darrell Stuckey for a long gain Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. Kansas was defeated 35-13 by Oklahoma to move to 5-2 on the season.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Sophomore quarterback Kale Pick gets sacked by an Oklahoma lineman Saturday afternoon. Oklahoma had two sacks and six quarterback hurries.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Freshman cornerback D.J. Beshears unstraps his helmet after being pulled off the field for his second pass interference call. Kansas lost to Oklahoma 35-13 and will play Texas Tech this weekend in Lubbock.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Oklahoma receiver Ryan Broyles pulls in a pass without pressure Saturday afternoon against Oklahoma. Kansas' defense gave up 252 receiving yards in a 35-13 loss.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Kansas offensive line coach John Reagan talks to the offensive linemen after a three and out Saturday against Oklahoma. Kansas lost 35-13.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Senior quarterback Todd Reesing launches a pass before getting knocked down by an Oklahoma lineman. Reesing threw for 224 yards Saturday afternoon in a 35-13 loss to the Sooners.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Senior left end Max Onyegbule makes a tackle behind the line of scrimmage on Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones. Onyegbule had five tackles in a 35-13 loss Saturday afternoon.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Junior place kicker Jacob Branstetter raises his arms after nailing a 57-yard field goal to end the second quarter Saturday afternoon against Oklahoma. Branstetter recorded one other field goal in Kansas 35-13 loss.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe bobbles the ball in the red zone without a defender in sight. Kansas lost 35-13 to move to 5-2 on the season.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Sophomore nickel back Ryan Murphy intercepts a pass Saturday from Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones. Murphy also had three tackles and a pass breakup in Kansas' 35-13 loss.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Freshman linebacker Huldon Tharp breaks up a pass. Tharp had seven tackles during Kansas' 35-13 loss to Oklahoma Saturday afternoon.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Junior cornerback Chris Harris knocks the ball loose from a Oklahoma receiver Saturday afternoon. Harris recorded six tackles in the Jayhawks 35-13 loss to the Sooners. After the loss, the Jayhawks moved to 5-2 on the season and will play Texas Tech in Lubbock this weekend.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe leaps in the air to grab a pass from quarterback Todd Reesing. Briscoe had seven catches and 60 yards receiver in Saturday's 35-13 loss to Oklahoma.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Senior safety Darrell Stuckey forces a fumble on Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones. Kansas recovered the fumble but Oklahoma maintained possession after a Kansas lineman was called for being offside.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Freshman running back Toben Opurum tackles Oklahoma's Jeremy Beal after Beal intercepted a pass from Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing. Kansas lost 35-13 to move to 5-2 on the season.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Senior quarterback Todd Reesing throws a ball that is tipped by Oklahoma defensive tackle Adrian Taylor. Reesing threw three interceptions in Kansas' 35-13 loss to Oklahoma Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Freshman quarterback Landry Jones throws to a receiver Saturday against Kansas. Jones threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns to defeat the Jayhawks 35-13.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Junior free safety Quinton Carter leaps into the arms of a teammate after intercepting a pass from Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing on the first play of the game Saturday. Kansas lost 35-13 to to Oklahoma to move to 5-2 on the season.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Oklahoma junior free safety Quinton Carter picks off the first pass of the game. Kansas threw three interceptions in Saturday's 35-13 loss to the Sooners.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Senior safety Darrell Stuckey sacks Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones, causing a fumble. The Jayhawks recovered the fumble, but the play was negated due to a penalty.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Junior defensive end Jake Laptad recovers a fumble during the second half. Despite forcing two turnovers, the Jayhawks committed three themselves, in a 35-13 loss.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Senior wide receiver Kerry Meier attempts to catch a pass near the goal line during the second half. Meier failed to keep possession of the ball however, resulting in an incomplete pass.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Members of the Kansas defense, led by senior safety Darrell Stuckey, and freshman cornerback Lubbock Smith, stop Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones near the goal line. The Jayhawks stopped the Sooners on three straight plays near the end-zone in the first quarter, but Oklahoma converted on fourth-and-goal to score the game's first touchdown.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Freshman corner back D.J. Beshears stretches to make a tackle on an Oklahoma player during the first quarter. The Jayhawks lost the game, 35-13, falling to 5-2 on the year, and 1-2 in the Big 12.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Junior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe attempts to pull in a catch near the end of the first half. Briscoe had seven catches for a team-high 60 receiving yards.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Senior quarterback Todd Reesing gets hit as he throws during the first half. With 290 yards of total offense, the Jayhawks broke a streak of eight straight games with at least 400 yards of total offense.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Senior running back Jake Sharp breaks away from the Oklahoma defense during a 56-yard reception, which was his longest play from scrimmage thus far this season. Sharp also rushed for 14 yards on seven carries in the Jayhawk's 35-13 loss.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Sophomore corner back Ryan Murphy forces an incompletion during the first half. Murphy recorded his second interception of the season in Kansas' 35-13 loss.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Senior quarterback Todd Reesing scrambles out of the pocket. Despite throwing only four interceptions all season coming into the game, Reesing threw three picks in the first half.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Freshman running back Toben Opurum finds a hole in the Oklahoma defense. The Jayhawks put up a season-low 290 yards of total offense in a 35-13 loss.

Published on October 24, 2009

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Junior Joy Bunting, senior Meghan Proehl and senior Carrah Haley are the captains of the 2009-10 Kansas swimming and diving team.

Published on October 23, 2009

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Senior receiver Kerry Meier hauls in a 62-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Todd Reesing against Southern Mississippi. Meier led Kansas with 141 receiving yards with two touchdowns in the Jayhawks' 35-28 victory.

Published on October 23, 2009

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Freshman center Jeff Withey will be out four to six weeks with a knee injury. He will not be able to practice until Dec. 1.

Published on October 23, 2009

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Third-year medicinal chemistry doctoral student Alison Donnelly has received a $26,000 fellowship to research cancer. Donnelly is one of 11 graduate researchers nationwide to receive this American Chemical Society fellowship.

Published on October 23, 2009

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The Ecumenical Christian Ministries building is a new addition to the National Register of Historic Places. The ECM has been a safe place for groups to meet since 1959.

Published on October 23, 2009

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Junior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe runs after a reception in the Homecoming game against Iowa State. Briscoe broke the school record of most career receiving yards.

Published on October 23, 2009

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Published on October 23, 2009

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Published on October 22, 2009

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TR Reid will discuss health care costs in America at 7:30 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium.

Published on October 22, 2009

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A biker rides on the street through campus. Since 2004, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Lawrence and Shawnee as the only “Bicycle Friendly” communities in Kansas.

Published on October 22, 2009

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A screenshot of the Google map of the University of Kansas campus. The map is one of many Google is releasing to help navigate college campuses across the country.

Published on October 22, 2009

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Freshman receiver Bradley McDougald fights off a Southern Mississippi defender. McDougald is playing defense in addition to offense.

Published on October 22, 2009

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Sophomore guard Tyrel Reed scrambles for a loose ball on the floor Friday night against Michigan State. Reed came off the bench Friday night to shoot 1-2 from the field with one clutch three to give the Jayhawks a 56-53 lead with 5 minutes left.

Published on October 22, 2009

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Published on October 21, 2009

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Public display of gag-me-with-a-spoon: Showing affection, both physical and verbal, around others can go so far that it makes everyone outside the “couple bubble” uncomfortable, and it can even damage friendships.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Pageant devotion: Brooke Burns, Wichita junior, is National American Miss Kansas and devotes hours of her time to preparing speeches for pageants, shopping for formal dresses and volunteering in the hope of representing her title well. Burns says she isn’t the stereotypical beauty queen but that being in pageants has boosted her self confidence over the years.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Psycho killer: Alfred Htchcock’s suspenseful films from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s, such as 1960’s iconic psychological thriller Psycho, have become horror classics.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Night worker: Kyle Sabatini, Topeka junior, works out when he can — at 8 p.m. But can working out at night be bad for your body?

Published on October 21, 2009

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Bad news breath: Offending odors can be caused by plaque bulidup, dry mouth and certain foods.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Stinky salutations: Bad breath can affect you in a bad way but flossing and taking care of your teeth can tackle it.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Testing the tease: Friends warned Shane Nickels, Hutchinson graduate student, away from Dhyana Coil, 2008 graduate. Nickels sparked a conversation anyway and they’ve now been together more than two years.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Photo opportunity, STAT! From left to right: Writer Mia Iverson’s friend and travel companion Katie, Scott Grimes (AKA Dr. Archie Morris on the show) and Mia, who travelled to Burbank, Calif., to visit the set of ER, her favorite TV show since she was a kid. Attempting to step into the world of her beloved characters and their medical dramas, she instead found a world of green-screened skylines and potato-peel snow.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Published on October 21, 2009

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Freshman Victoria Khanevskaya rushes toward the net in a match against Caitlin McKenna of St. Louis University on March 13. Half the Kansas tennis team will finish the season in Oklahoma, while the other half will finish in Kansas.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Published on October 21, 2009

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Julie Fugett, KU Information Technology security analyst, informs students about cyber security Tuesday at Anschutz Library. The University is stepping up its efforts to increase students’ awareness of potential online threats, such as phishing scams, during October.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Julie Fugett, KU Information Technology security analyst, informs students about cyber security Tuesday at Anschutz Library. The University is stepping up its efforts to increase students’ awareness of potential online threats, such as phishing scams, during October.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Dan Balz, national political reporter for the Washington Post and co-author of the book “The Battle for America 2008,” examines the inner workings of the major campaigns in last year’s presidential election. The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics is hosting a two-part lecture series called “The Battle for America" tonight at the Dole Institute on the West Campus at 7:30 p.m.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Dan Balz, national political reporter for the Washington Post and co-author of the book “The Battle for America 2008,” examines the inner workings of the major campaigns in last year’s presidential election. The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics is hosting a two-part lecture series called “The Battle for America" tonight at the Dole Institute on the West Campus at 7:30 p.m.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Senior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe celebrates a touchdown catch with a teammate. Briscoe caught 12 passes for a team-high 186 receiving yards to go along with two touchdowns.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Senior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe celebrates a touchdown catch with a teammate. Briscoe caught 12 passes for a team-high 186 receiving yards to go along with two touchdowns.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Freshman Victoria Khanevskaya rushes toward the net in a match against Caitlin McKenna of St. Louis University on March 13. Half the Kansas tennis team will finish the season in Oklahoma, while the other half will finish in Kansas.

Published on October 21, 2009

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KU Students had a chance to learn self-defense yesterday at the Robinson Center Gym sponsored by the Ali Kemp Educational Foundation. The Ali Kemp Foundation was founded in memory of Alexandra Kemp of Kansas State University who was murdered in 2002 at the Johnson County Pool where she worked.

Published on October 21, 2009

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KU Students had a chance to learn self-defense yesterday at the Robinson Center Gym sponsored by the Ali Kemp Educational Foundation. The Ali Kemp Foundation was founded in memory of Alexandra Kemp of Kansas State University who was murdered in 2002 at the Johnson County Pool where she worked.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Published on October 21, 2009

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Published on October 21, 2009

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Former KU student Rachel Leek is the victim of a fatal hit-and-run accident. A car struck her bicycle on Friday, but Leek will be remembered by those who knew her as a unique individual overflowing with enthusiasm.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Former KU student Rachel Leek is the victim of a fatal hit-and-run accident. A car struck her bicycle on Friday, but Leek will be remembered by those who knew her as a unique individual overflowing with enthusiasm.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Geocaching uses GPS navigation to follow coordinates that lead to a destination. Once a geocacher finds the destination and collects the prize, he or she leaves something in its place and continues on to hunt another.

Published on October 21, 2009

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Geocaching uses GPS navigation to follow coordinates that lead to a destination. Once a geocacher finds the destination and collects the prize, he or she leaves something in its place and continues on to hunt another.

Published on October 21, 2009

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A sketching of the proposed changes to the intersection of 11th and Mississippi streets shows how the area around Memorial Stadium could be affected.

Published on October 20, 2009

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Published on October 20, 2009

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Justin Gonzalez, Mission freshman, donates blood for the KU Blood Drive in September inside the Kansas Union vessel. Blood drives in Lawrence will be increasing because of the Lawrence Community Blood Center's recent closing.

Published on October 20, 2009

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Thefts of unattended belongings at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center account for 30 percent of the crimes on campus this semester. Mary Chappell, director of Recreation Services, said students should leave their valuables at home or secure them with locks.

Published on October 20, 2009

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Published on October 20, 2009

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Published on October 20, 2009

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Senior safety Darrell Stuckey lays a hit on Northern Colorado quarterback Bryan Waggener. Kansas defeated UNC 49-3.

Published on October 20, 2009

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Junior center Cole Aldrich reaches in and knocks the ball out of the hands of a driving senior guard Sherron Collins, meriting some "oohs" and "ahs" from the crowd. The men's basketball team played a 20-minute scrimmage at the end of "Late Night in the Phog" Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Senior guard Sherron Collins drives around sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor during the "Late Night" scrimmage. The men's basketball team played a 20-minute scrimmage in front of a packed Allen Fieldhouse Friday night for the 25th annual "Late Night in the Phog."

Published on October 18, 2009

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Sophomore guard Travis Releford and freshman forward Thomas Robinson battle for a rebound during the scrimmage at "Late Night in the Phog." Robinson had five rebounds and scored nine points in his 15 minutes of play.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Senior guard Mario Little pulls up for a jumper during the men's masketball scrimmage. The blue team beat the red team 42-39 in the scrimmage Friday night.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Freshman guard Xavier Henry runs through the fog onto the court as his name is announced for the 2009-10 Kansas lineup. Kansas is favored to win the Big 12.

Published on October 18, 2009

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The Oklahoma City Rumble mascot flies over a participant from the crowd as he dunks the ball. Mascots for the Rumble were voted the best in the NBA last year and were featured acts during "Late Night in the Phog."

Published on October 18, 2009

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Senior guard Sherron Collins takes a bow after doing the robot to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean." Each group performed a skit featured in a past "Late Night" performance to commemorate the 25th anniversary of "Late Night in the Phog."

Published on October 18, 2009

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Junior center Cole Aldrich and Rock Chalk dancer Claire Penzler dance to "This Is How We Do It" during the junior men's basketball skit at "Late Night in the Phog." The 25th annual "Late Night in the Phog" featured skits and scrimmages from both the men's and women's basketball teams as the start of the 2009-10 basketball season.

Published on October 18, 2009

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From left, director of external relations Barry Hinson, head coach Bill Self and assistant coach Kurtis Townsend, laugh about Self's comment about freshman center Jeff Withey. "I hope Jeff Withey can play better than he can dance," Self said. The coaches were in a skit portraying the ESPN Gameday crew, commenting on each of the skits after they performed.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Sporting some tight-fitting shorts and an afro wig, freshman forward Thomas Robinson dances to "This Is the Way We Ball" for the opening men's basketball skit. The skits were selected from previous "Late Night" performances.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Kansas coach Bill Self addresses a packed Allen Fieldhouse at "Late Night in the Phog." Self's speech was received with cheers from the crowd before beginning the scrimmage.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Potential recruits, from left to right, Royce Woolridge, Josiah Turner, Josh Selby, Doron Lamb and Harrison Barnes, were welcomed by a standing ovation and cheers from the crowd. Barnes, Selby and Lamb are ranked No. 2, 4, and 21, respectively, on Rivals.com.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Senior guard Sade Morris works her way around senior guard Danielle McCray during the women's basketball scrimmage. The women's basketball team scrimmaged in front of a packed Allen Fieldhouse for "Late Night in the Phog" Friday night.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Freshman forward Carolyn Davis pulls up for a short jumper over freshmen forwards Tania Jackson and Annette Davis. The women's basketball team held a 12-minute scrimmage as part of "Late Night in the Phog" Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Women's basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson addresses the crowd before the scrimmage at "Late Night." The women's basketball team played a 12-minute scrimmage Friday night.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Senior guard Kelly Kohn performs to "Single Ladies" in a skit during "Late Night in the Phog." The women's basketball team performed three skits at the 25th annual event.

Published on October 18, 2009

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From left, Tamika Raymond "Jackson", Bonnie Henrickson "Abdul" and Katie O'Conner "Cowell" comment on skits performed by the women's basketball team. The coaches put on an "American Idol" competition between the three groups of players Friday night at "Late Night in the Phog."

Published on October 18, 2009

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Freshman guard Angel Goodrich and junior center Krysten Boogaard dance to M.C. Hammer's "Can't Touch This" as part of the women's basketball skit. Their act was voted best with by drawing the loudest crowd response.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Big and Baby Jay send a pig through the meat grinder to ward off swine flu as part of a skit at "Late Night" Friday. The 25th annual "Late Night in the Phog" kicked off the 2009-10 basketball season.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Elizabeth Bellinger, Plano, Tex., senior, spots her landing while flipping through the air at Late Night. The cheer squad started off the festivities at the 25th annual "Late Night in the Phog."

Published on October 18, 2009

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Homeless men settle in for the night in the Lawrence Community Shelter. While a 2007 housing and urban development survey puts the city's homeless population at more than 300, including more than 100 children, outreach workers say the number is closer to 400.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Kyra Kilwein and Allie Marguis run through a bridge at the Bob Timmons Invitational meet Saturday morning at Rim Rock Farm. Kilwein finshed fourth and Marguis finished seventh.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Sophomore setter Nicole Tate attempts to knock the ball over the net before being blocked by a Texas player. The Longhorns out-blocked the Jayhawks 17-3 at the net during Wednesday's match. Kansas lost in three sets and is now 2-7 in Big 12 play.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Senior midfielder Monica Dolinsky fights past a Colorado defender during the first half. Dolinsky played 80 minutes of the game, which the Jayhawks lost 1-0.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Published on October 18, 2009

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Bras hang over the Kansas River on the Second Street Bridge in Lawrence. The bras were hung to raise breast cancer awareness.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Published on October 18, 2009

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The hallway, which runs along the west side of Allen Fieldhouse, has been decorated with photographs and banners.

Published on October 18, 2009

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The walkway from the locker rooms to the court features a wall of photos from Kansas basketball history. The new entryway also lists the years the Jayhawks have won National Championships.

Published on October 18, 2009

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The concourse area on the lower level of Allen Fieldhouse was also remodeled. Improvements include new concession stands and updated flooring.

Published on October 18, 2009

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The south wall of the new Donor Atrium features a two-story image of Mario Chalmers' game-tying three-point shot in the 2008 National Championship game against Memphis.

Published on October 18, 2009

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The new Donor Atrium, which was built onto the existing west wall of Allen Fieldhouse, will provide space for Williams Fund donors to gather before, during and after home basketball games.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Looking west from the Donor Atrium provides a view of the new basketball practice facility. On the back wall of the facility hangs a section of the floor from the 2008 Final Four.

Published on October 18, 2009

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The entrance to the women's basketball locker room receives a final touch-up on Oct. 14, The media were given a tour of the remodeled Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Down the hall from the locker rooms is a new weight room featuring free weights with an engraved KU logo. The locker room area now features remodeled lounges for the men's and women's basketball teams.

Published on October 18, 2009

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NBA jerseys of former Kansas basketball players line the wall outside the men's basketball locker room in the remodeled locker room area of Allen Fieldhouse. Players and coaches will walk down this hallway on their way to the court.

Published on October 18, 2009

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These words greet players and coaches as they enter the newly-renovated men's basketball locker room. The media were given a tour of the revamped Allen Fieldhouse on Oct. 14.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Each locker in both the men's and women's new locker rooms features a personalized name placard complete with a picture of the player.

Published on October 18, 2009

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As part of the renovations, both the men's and women's locker rooms were remodeled. The men's locker room features personalized wooden lockers and a Jayhawk monogram on the carpet.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Colorado fans run rushed the field after Kansas' 34-30 loss Saturday night in Boulder at Folsom Field.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe fails to maintain possession of a pass on Kansas' last play of the game Saturday night. Kansas lost 34-30 and moved to 5-1 on the season.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Senior receiver Kerry Meier looks for a pass to the corner of the end zone Saturday night against Colorado before Colorado cornerback Jalil Brown knocked it down. Kansas lost 34-30 before Colorado fans rushed Folsom Field.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Senior running back Jake Sharp attempts to break past a tackler Saturday night before Kansas turned the ball over on fourth down on its second-to-last drive against Colorado. Sharp had 37 yards on the ground and 44 in the air in the Jayhawks' 34-30 loss.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Senior quarterback Todd Reesing lets a pass fly that was nearly intercepted by a Colorado safety. Reesing was 30-51 for 401 yards and two touchdowns in Kansas' 34-30 loss Saturday night in Boulder.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe grabs a high pass. Kansas lost 34-30 to Colorado in Boulder to move to 5-1 on the season.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Sophomore quarterback Tyler Hansen slips out of a tackle attempt by sophomore nickel back Ryan Murphy. Hansen took Colorado down the field in 10 plays and 76 yards to go ahead 34-30.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe leaps into the arms of junior guard Brad Thorsen after catching the go ahead touchdown. Kansas lost 34-30.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe pulls in a 25-yard pass from quarterback Todd Reesing to pull ahead 30-27. Briscoe had eight catches for 154 yards and a touchdown in Kansas 34-30 loss to Colorado Saturday night in Boulder.

Published on October 18, 2009

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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 recovered two fumbles against the Buffaloes, converting both for field goals.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Sophomore tight end Tim Biere takes off after a fake punt throw from junior punter Alonso Rojas. Biere had two receptions for 23 yards in the Jayhawks' 34-30 loss.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Senior receiver Kerry Meier attempts to break free of a tackle before being brought down. Kansas suffered its first loss of the season Saturday night to move to 5-1.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Junior receiver Jonathan Wilson pulls in a catch during the third quarter against Colorado. Wilson had six catches for 65 yards in Kansas' 34-30 loss.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe dives for another pass in the first half. Briscoe had eight catches for 154 yards and a touchdown during Kansas' 34-30 loss to Colorado.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Colorado right tackle Ryan Miller screams after a Colorado touchdown Saturday night in Boulder. The Buffaloes upset the Jayhawks 34-30 for Kansas' first loss of the season.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe stretches out for an overthrown pass. Kansas suffered its first loss of the season Saturday night against Colorado in Boulder 34-30.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Sophomore quarterback Tyler Hansen pitches the ball to a running back during the first half against Kansas Saturday. Colorado out-rushed Kansas 147 to eight in a 34-30 loss in Boulder.

Published on October 18, 2009

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Senior guard Sherron Collins drives around sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor during the Late Night scrimmage. The men's basketball team played a 20-minute scrimmage in front of a packed Allen Fieldhouse Friday night for the 25th annual "Late Night in the Phog."

Published on October 17, 2009

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The 2009 Kansas Media Day was crowded with reporters, photographers and videographers to interview players on the basketball team.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Sophomore center Markieff Morris responds to a question during the 2009 Media Day interview period.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Senior guard Mario Little answers questions during Wednesday's Media Day at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Freshman guard Xavier Henry responds to questions regarding his college choice of Kansas.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Freshman guard Elijah Johnson listens to a question during Kansas' 2009 Media Day Wednesday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Senior guard Sherron Collins responds to questions from the media Wednesday.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Junior center Cole Aldrich listens as members of the media ask questions about the upcoming season.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Sophomore guards Travis Releford and Connor Teahan sit at the end of the Kansas row free of the press.

Published on October 15, 2009

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The 2009 Kansas basketball team sits as they take their team photo during Wednesday's media day.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Members of the media and athletics staff watch as the team photo was taken.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Retired Kansas radio broadcaster Max Falkenstien watches as the basketball team assembled for their team portrait Wednesday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Sophomore guard Travis Releford stands underneath the basket as Sherron Collins throws a shot from behind the three-point line to bounce into the basket.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Brothers Xavier (1) and C.J. Henry are photographed by a member of the media Wednesday afternoon.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Senior guard Mario Little sits with sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor during the 2009 Media Day Wednesday afternoon.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Members of the Texas volleyball team huddle up during the third match against Kansas Wednesday night. The Longhorns swept the Jayhawks 3-0.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Kansas head coach Ray Bechard questions a call from a official during Wednesday nights volleyball match against Texas. Kansas lost 3-0 and moved to 9-8 on the season and 2-6 in Big XII play.

Published on October 15, 2009

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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.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Sophomore setter Nicole Tate sets the ball for a spike attempt Wednesday night. Tate had two kills in Kansas' 3-0 loss to Texas.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Sophomore setter Nicole Tate attempts to knock the ball over the net before being blocked by a Texas player. The Longhorns out blocked the Jayhawks 17-3 at the net during Wednesdays matchup. Kansas lost in three sets and are now 2-7 in Big XII play.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Freshman middle blocker Tayler Tolefree tips a ball past a Texas blocker Wednesday night. Kansas lost to Texas in three sets to move to 9-8 on the season.

Published on October 15, 2009

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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.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Senior defensive specialist Melissa Grieb returns a serve Wednesday against Texas. Kansas lost 3-0 to leave them 9-8 on the season.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Senior defensive specialist Melissa Grieb leaps in the air after a Kansas point. Grieb had four digs in the Jayhawks 3-0 loss Saturday night against Texas.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Members of the Kansas volleyball team yell after a point against Texas Wednesday night. Kansas lost in three sets to the Longhorns to move to 2-6 in Big XII play.

Published on October 15, 2009

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Don Wasinger leads a flock of Jayhawks near the start of the Men's 6k race Saturday morning at Rim Rock Farm. The cross country team is headed back to Indiana this weekend for NCAA Pre-Nationals.

Published on October 14, 2009

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Don Wasinger leads a flock of Jayhawks near the start of the Men's 6k race Saturday morning at Rim Rock Farm. The cross country team is headed back to Indiana this weekend for NCAA Pre-Nationals.

Published on October 14, 2009

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Junior Melissa Manda digs the ball againt Iowa State Saturday. Manda had a team high of 16 digs in the match.

Published on October 14, 2009

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Published on October 14, 2009

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The Lied Center officially opened on September 28, 1993. The $2.5 million gift will allow the center accommodate more programs.

Published on October 14, 2009

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The Lied Center officially opened on September 28, 1993. The $2.5 million gift will allow the center accommodate more programs.

Published on October 14, 2009

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Freshman midfielder Sarah Robbins wins a tackle against a Texas Tech midfielder Friday afternoon. Robbins played 73 minutes in Kansas' 3-2 win.

Published on October 14, 2009

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Freshman midfielder Sarah Robbins wins a tackle against a Texas Tech midfielder Friday afternoon. Robbins played 73 minutes in Kansas' 3-2 win.

Published on October 14, 2009

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Junior Iuliia Kuzhil takes a breath during a 100-yard individual medley competition Sept. 18. Thirteen new Kansas swimming and diving team members will compete against other Big 12 teams for the first time during the Big 12 Relays Friday.

Published on October 14, 2009

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Published on October 14, 2009

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Kansas City Beer Fest will be Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Legends at Village West. The festival is a fundraiser for the Kansas City Free Health Clinic and the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City

Published on October 14, 2009

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In the past Kansas has had difficulty in games against Colorado. "Colorado is a good football team at home," coach Mark Mangino said. Kansas will face Colorado in Boulder on Saturday.

Published on October 14, 2009

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In the past Kansas has had difficulty in games against Colorado. "Colorado is a good football team at home," coach Mark Mangino said. Kansas will face Colorado in Boulder on Saturday.

Published on October 13, 2009

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Published on October 13, 2009

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Vinny Santucci fires a shot at the men's lacrosse alumni scrimmage Saturday. The team meets three times a week at Shenk Sports Complex.

Published on October 12, 2009

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Junior wide reciever Dezmon Briscoe pulls in an over the shoulder catch for a touchdown Saturday. Briscoe had 12 receptions for 186 yards and two touchdowns.

Published on October 12, 2009

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Published on October 12, 2009

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Published on October 12, 2009

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Published on October 12, 2009

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Published on October 12, 2009

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Junior swimmer Iuliia Kuzhil competes in the mixed 100-yard individual medley during the alumni swim meet at Robinson Natatorium Sept. 19. At Friday’s intrasquad meet, Kuzhil took first in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 24.39.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Kansas freshman Whitney Berry hits a shot over the keeper for Kansas' first goal against Texas Tech Friday afternoon. Berry had two goals in the 3-2 victory.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Published on October 11, 2009

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Ashley Moser, Topeka senior, reacts after being named the female winner of the 2009 Ex.C.E.L. Award at halftime of the football game on Saturday. The Ex.C.E.L. award is given annual to one male and one female as part of Homecoming festivities. The award recoginizes excellence in community, education and leadership.

Published on October 11, 2009

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The Marching Jayhawks perform at the 2009 Homecoming Parade Saturday morning. The parade traveled down a section of Jayhawk Boulevard prior to the kickoff of the football game at 11:30 a.m.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Linda Cook, former executive director of Natural Gas & Power for Royal Dutch Shell, speaks to engineering students about energy and the environment Friday afternoon. Cook graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in petroleum engineering in 1980.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Senior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe celebrates a touchdown catch with a teammate. Briscoe caught 12 passes for a team-high 186 receiving yards to go along with two touchdowns.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Shelli Ulmer, Hernly Associates, presents a slideshow to the stakeholders at the Santa Fe Depot. The architecture, environmental, and grant administration firm of Hernly Associates, along with their consultant team, was chosen to complete Phase One of the Santa Fe Station rehabilitation.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Kerry Gaines of Overland Park and Blake Saffels, Overland Park freshman, jingle their keys during a kickoff in the game against Iowa State.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Jesse Gilbert, Chicago freshman, and Catherine Robidou, Council Grove freshman, wave the wheat after a Jayhawk touchdown during the Homecoming game against Iowa State.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Keith Yackle Austin, TX sophomore and Matt Ressien, Overland Park senior, jingle their keys during the Homecoming game against Iowa State Saturday.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Jason Reeves Olathe senior jingles his keys during a kickoff at the Homecoming game against Iowa State.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Tony Tompson, Lawrence sophomore, and Megan Borcher, Omaha, NE sophomore, sport body paint at the Homecomeing game against Iowa State Saturday. Temperatures were in the 40's Saturday.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Freshmen Forward Whitney Berry attempts to head a ball against the Colorado goalkeeper Kara Linder. Despite the Jayhawks tough offense during the second half of the game, they lost 1-0 against the Buffaloes.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Junior Defender Lauren Jackson crosses paths with Colorado midfielder Kassidy Fitzpatrick. Jackson held the Buffaloes forwards at bay during the second half of the game.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Junior Defender Lauren Jackson crosses paths with Colorado midfielder Kassidy Fitzpatrick. Jackson held the Buffaloes forwards at bay during the second half of the game.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Senior Defender Estelle Johnson attempts to keep possession of the ball during Sunday's home game against the Colorado's Buffs. The Jayhawks lost 1-0 bring their Big 12 record to 1-4, Kansas will play Oklahoma at home next week on Oct. 16.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Freshmen forward Whitney Berry keeps the Colorado defense on their toes. Berry led the Jayhawk's offense with a total of five shots during Sunday's home game against the Buffaloes.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Freshmen Forward Whitney Berry and Junior Midfielder Caitlin Noble double team Colorado midfielder Kassidy Fitzpatrick. The Jayhawks lost 1-0 after the Buffaloes scored 16 minutes into the start of the game.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Junior Defender Lauren Jackson attempts to gain possession of the ball after a Colorado goal kick. The Jayhawks put up an intense fight after Colorado scored the only goal of the game during the first half.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Freshmen Forward Whitney Berry attempts to score a goal for the Jayhawks during their match against the Colorado Buffaloes on Oct. 11th 2009. Even though the Jayhawks outshot the Colorado 20-7, they were not able to overcome Colorado's tough defense.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Sophomore Allison Mayfield goes up to spike the ball in the match Saturday. The Jayhawks lost to Iowa State 3-0.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Junior Melissa Manda digs the ball againt Iowa State Saturday. Manda had a team high of 16 digs in the match.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Sophomore Allison Mayfield serves the ball against Iowa State Saturday. Mayfield had three spikes and nine kills in the 3-0 loss.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Junior outside hitter Jenna Kaiser attempts to save the ball in the match againt Iowa State Saturday. Kaiser had two spikes and five kills.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Sophomore Nicole Tate sets the ball in the match against Iowa State. Tate had 31 sets in the match.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Junior Melissa Manda returns a serve from Iowa State Saturday. The Jayhawks lost the match 3-0.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Senior Melissa Grieb bumps the ball against Iowa State Saturday. The Jayhawks lost the match 3-0.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Senior Katie Martincich bumps the ball in the match againt Iowa State. Martincich had nine digs the in the 3-0 loss.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Sophomore midfielder Jeannette Francia soars to trap a pass from freshman midfielder Shelby Williamson during the first half of the Jayhawks game against Colorado at Jayhawk Soccer Complex. The Jayhawks went on to lose the game 1-0.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Junior defender Lauren Jackson leaps over a Colorado player to head the ball. The Jayhawks lost the game, 1-0, falling to 1-4 in the Big 12 Conference this season.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Sophomore midfielder Emily Cressy attempts to get a shot off against the Colorado goalkeeper. Despite outshooting Colorado 20-7, the Jayhawks fell to the Buffaloes 1-0.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Freshman forward Whitney Berry avoids a tackle by a Colorado defender. The Jayhawks were defeated by the Buffaloes on Sunday, 1-0, as Colorado remained in first place in the Big 12.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Sophomore midfielder Emily Cressy lunges to make a pass to a teammate. The Jayhawks struggled offensivly throughout the game, losing 1-0 to Colorado.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Senior midfielder Monica Dolinsky fights past a Colorado defender during the first half. Dolinsky played 80 minutes of the game, which the Jayhawks lost 1-0.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Freshman forward Whitney Berry watches her shot sail into the net for a second half goal against Texas Tech Friday afternoon. Berry had two goals in 76 minutes of play for Kansas in its 3-2 win.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Sophomore midfielder Emily Cressy delivers a pass in the first half against Texas Tech Friday afternoon. Cressy played 34 minutes in Kansas' 3-2 win.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Senior midfielder Monica Dolinsky crosses the ball to a teammate in the second half against Texas Tech Friday afternoon at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. Dolinsky played 45 minutes against the Red Raiders to help propel the Jayhawks to a 3-2 win.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Senior midfielder Monica Dolinsky dribbles past a Texas Tech a midfielder Friday afternoon. The Jayhawks scored three straight goals to overcome an early 1-0 deficit to beat the Red Raiders 3-2.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Senior forward Kim Boyer dribbles past a Texas Tech defender Friday afternoon. Boyer made plays happen after coming in the second half for 29 minutes and two assists in Kansas' 3-2 win.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Freshman midfielder Shelby Williamson (16) hugs senior midfielder Monica Dolinsky after scoring Kansas' third goal to put the Jayhawks up 3-1. Kansas went on to win the game 3-2.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Junior forward Caitlin Noble hits a cross in front of the Texas Tech goal Friday afternoon. Kansas defeated Tech 3-2 in a come from behind win.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Freshman midfielder Sarah Robbins wins a tackle against a Texas Tech midfielder Friday afternoon. Robbins played 73 minutes in Kansas' 3-2 win.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Freshman midfielder Shelby Williamson attempts to win a pass from a Texas Tech defender. Kansas defeated the Red Raiders 3-2 at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex Friday afternoon 3-2.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Kansas freshman Whitney Berry hits a shot over the keeper for Kansas' first goal against Texas Tech Friday afternoon. Berry had two goals in the 3-2 victory.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Freshman midfielder Whitney Berry rips a shot that landed in the upper 90 for Kansas' first of three goals against Texas Tech. Berry followed up with another goal later in the second half in the Jayhawks 3-2 win.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Senior midfielder Monica Dolinsky cuts a ball past a Texas Tech defender in the attacking half Friday afternoon. The Jayhawks defeated the Red Raiders 3-2 with two goals from freshman Whitney Berry and one from Shelby Williamson.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Senior midfielder Monica Dolinsky sticks her head in to win a ball out of the air Friday afternoon. Dolinsky played 45 minutes in the Jayhawks 3-2 win against Texas Tech.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Senior midfielder Monica Dolinsky battles to maintain possession in the midfield Friday afternoon against Texas Tech. Kansas won 3-2 to move to 9-4-1 on the season after the win.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Junior forward Caitlin Noble cuts the ball back past a Texas Tech defender Friday afternoon. Kansas won 3-2.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Freshman midfielder Whitney Berry fights to win the ball back from a Texas Tech player Friday afternoon at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. The Jayhawks defeated the Red Raiders 3-2 with two goals and an assist contributed by Berry.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Sophomore defender Jeannette Francia fights to win a header at midfield during Friday afternoons game against Texas Tech. Francia played 84 minutes in Kansas' 3-2 win.

Published on October 11, 2009

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Senior nickel back Justin Thornton makes a tackle on Iowa State's running back. Thornton had six solo tackles in Kansas' 41-36 win.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Senior receiver Kerry Meier leaps in the air with sophomore center Jeremiah Hatch after Meier's second touchdown against Iowa State. Meier set a school record in receptions with 16 in the Jayhawks 41-36 win.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Sophomore tight end Tim Biere runs in the open field Saturday for a 19 yard reception. Biere had a total of 53 yards on three receptions in the Jayhawks 41-36 win.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe hangs onto a diving catch for a touchdown Saturday against Iowa State. Briscoe led the Jayhawks with 186 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-36 win.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Freshman receiver Bradley McDougald stiff arms a cornerback Saturday. Kansas moved to 5-0 for the third straight year after Saturday's 41-36 win against Iowa State.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Sophomore right tackle Richard Johnson claps his hands after a tackle for a loss Saturday. Kansas won 41-36 and will face off against Colorado this Saturday in Boulder.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Junior receiver Dezmon Briscoe stretches out to recover a fumble during the second half Saturday. Briscoe led the Jayhawks with 186 yards and two touchdowns.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Sophomore nickel back Ryan Murphy sacks Iowa State quarterback Austin Arnaud for a two yard loss. Murphy made his first career start Saturday against the Cyclones in the Jayhawks 41-36 win.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Senior quarterback Todd Reesing breaks through a tackle for a touchdown. Reesing threw for 442 yards and four touchdowns in Kansas' 41-36 win against Iowa State.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Sophomore cornerback Daymond Patterson pumps his fist after breaking up a third down pass. Kansas won 41-36 to move to 5-0 for the third straight year.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Sophomore cornerback Daymond Patterson breaks a pass loose from an Iowa State receiver Saturday. The Jayhawks defeated the Cyclones 41-36 and will face Colorado this Saturday in Boulder.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Senior receiver Kerry Meier pulls in a pass from quarterback Todd Reesing. Meier led Kansas with sixteen receptions to set a school record in the Jayhawks' 41-36 victory.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Sophomore nickel back ryan Murphy breaks up a pass along the sideline during the first half against Iowa State. Murphy had four tackles and a sack in the Jayhawks 41-36 win against the Cyclones.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Freshman receiver Bradley McDougald makes a cut Saturday. McDougald had two catches for 18 yards in Kansas' 41-36 win.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Senior receiver Kerry Meier breaks free of an Iowa State linebacker. Meier set a school record with 16 receptions for 142 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against the Cyclones. Kansas won 41-36 and will play Colorado in Boulder this Saturday.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Senior quarterback Todd Reesing points out coverage before a snap Saturday against Iowa State. Reesing tied the school record with 37 completions along a career high 442 yards and four touchdowns.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Freshman running back Toben Opurum hits an Iowa State linebacker with a stiff arm during Saturday's 41-36 win against the Cyclones. Opurum carried the ball 24 times for 102 yards and a touchdown.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Junior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe goes airborne in an attempt to catch a pass. Briscoe scored two touchdowns and recorded 186 receivng yards in the Jayhawks 41-36 victory.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Junior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe makes a catch in front of an Iowa State defender. The Jayhawks recorded 34 first downs in the game, a season high.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Senior quarterback Todd Reesing hurls a pass downfield. Reesing threw for four touchdowns and 442 yards, which was the second most in school history. Reesing also moved into sixth place on the Big 12 all-time passing yards list.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Junior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe reels in a pass for a touchdown during the second half. With 551 yards of total offense, the Jayhawks won the game 41-36 to start the season 5-0 for the fourth time since 1921.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Senior safety Darrell Stuckey puts a hit on an Iowa State player. Despite giving up 512 yards of total offense, the Jayhawks won 41-36.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Senior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe celebrates a touchdown catch with a teammate. Briscoe caught 12 passes for a team-high 186 receiving yards to go along with two touchdowns.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Senior quarterback Todd Reesing fights his way past two Iowa State defenders for a touchdown during the first half. The Jayhawks defeated the Cyclones 41-36

Published on October 10, 2009

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Senior wide receiver Kerry Meier makes a catch for a touchdown during the first half. Meier set a new school record with 16 catches on the day, and also had 142 receiving yards. His 16 catches were also the most of any Big 12 player so far this season.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Freshman running back Toben Opurum fights to score his first touchdown of the day against Iowa State. Opurum rushed for 98 yards, and recorded his seventh touchdown of the season.

Published on October 10, 2009

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A group of Kansas defenders, led by senior safety Darrell Stuckey, keep an Iowa State player out of the endzone during the first half.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Junior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe grabs the ball for a touchdown in the third quarter of the homecoming game against Iowa State. Briscoe became the school all time career receiving leader in the 41-36 victory.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Junior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe pulls in an over-the-shoulder catch for a touchdown Saturday. Briscoe had 12 receptions for 186 yards and two touchdowns.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Freshman running back Toben Opurum breaks through for a gain in the game Saturday. The Jayhawks won the game 41-36 over Iowa State.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Senior quarterback Todd Reesing passes the ball in the homecoming game against Iowa State Saturday. Reesing threw for a career-high 442 yards in the 41-36 victory.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Sophomore tight end Tim Biere runs for a first down in the fourth quarter in the game against Iowa State Saturday. Biere had three receptions for 53 yards in the 41-36 victory.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Junior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe runs after a reception in the Homecoming game against Iowa State Saturday. Briscoe broke the school record of most career receiving yards.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Sophomore cornerback Ryan Murphy forces Iowa State quarterback Austen Arnaud to throw the ball away in the game Saturday. The Jayhawks won the game 41-36.

Published on October 10, 2009

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Sophomore midfielder Emily Cressy plays a ball to a teammate.

Published on October 9, 2009

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Black bubble cameras and a system of concave mirrors are popular implements used in stores to deter shoplifting. Matt Reineman, a securities and IT specialist at Weaver's Department store on Massachusetts Street said the store had seen an increase in shoplifting do to the economic recession.

Published on October 9, 2009

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Senior guard Brady Morningstar congratulates sophomore forward Darrell Arthur during a break. The score was tied during the first half five times, and the lead changed nine times in the first 20 minutes.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Don Fambrough, former Kansas football coach, is still a big fan of the team and even attends some of the team’s practices. Fambrough coached the Jayhawks from 1971-44 and again from 1979-82.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Fambrough points to the myriad of items on his wall. His favorite is a painting that depicts three of what he described as his life’s greatest achievements: playing football, coaching football and his wife, Del.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Freshman midfielders Shelby Williamson, left, Sarah Robbins, middle, and forward Whitney Berry, right, have made an immediate impact on the Kansas soccer team this season. All three players have seen significant playing time for the Jayhawks in their first 11 games.

Published on October 8, 2009

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A Lawrence Douglas County firefighter takes information down from a resident of Aberdeen South Apartments Thursday morning. A fire broke out at the apartment complex shortly before 6 a.m. this morning.

Published on October 8, 2009

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A Lawrence Douglas County firefighter asseses fire damage to the roof of an apartment Thursday morning at Aberdeen South Apartments. A fire broke out at the apartment complex shortly before 6 a.m. this morning.

Published on October 8, 2009

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A view of fire damage to the roof of an apartment is seen at the Aberdeen South Apartment complex, where a fire broke out shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday. No residents were injured in the blaze, however building JJ sustained significant structural damage.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Lawrence Douglas County firefighters exit a charred apartment at Aberdeen South Apartment complex. A fire broke out at the complex shortly before 6 a.m. this morning.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Lawrence Douglas County firefighters enjoy a snack-on-the-go at the Aberdeen South Apartment complex Thursday morning after a long day on the job. A fire broke out at the apartment complex shortly before 6 a.m. this morning.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Fire tape blocks off the scene of an apartment fire Thursday morning at the Aberdeen South Apartment complex. A fire broke out at the apartment complex shortly before 6 a.m. this morning.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Several of the Mountain Dewds took a dip in the Chi Omega Fountain last spring to cool off.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Kieran McBride, Lawrence graduate and former Mountain Dewd, rides off a ramp into Potter Lake last spring for the Mountain Dewd's annual Ramp Day.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Allison Mayfield bumps the ball against Colorado on Sept. 30. The Jayhawks won the match 3-1.

Published on October 8, 2009

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A Lawrence signpost highlights the Sister Cities Program. New exchange students, a delegation of city notables and an orchestra are currently visiting from Eutin, Germany.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Amy Buchanan rehearses her role as Lady Macbeth in the University’s production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, directed by professional theater directorTazewell Thompson. Performances start tonight in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Amy Buchanan rehearses her role as Lady Macbeth in the University’s production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, directed by professional theater directorTazewell Thompson. Performances start tonight in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Patrons smoke a variety of flavored shisha at the Hookah House Tuesday night in Lawrence. Studies have found hookah smoking to be as if not more harmful than cigarettes, leading some to believe hookah legislation is on the horizon.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Patrons smoke a variety of flavored shishaat the Hookah House Tuesday night in Lawrence. Studies have found hookah smoking to be as if not more harmful than cigarettes, leading some to believe hookah legislation is on the horizon.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Sophomore outside hitter Allison Mayfield reaches for a dig in against Colorado on Sept. 30. The Jayhawks were swept by Nebraska last night.

Published on October 8, 2009

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Published on October 8, 2009

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Published on October 8, 2009

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A Lawrence signpost highlights the Sister Cities Program. New exchange students, a delegation of city notables and an orchestra are currently visiting from Eutin, Germany.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Allison Mayfield bumps the ball against Colorado on Sept. 30. The Jayhawks won the match 3-1.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Published on October 7, 2009

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Published on October 7, 2009

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Published on October 7, 2009

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Keeping vigilant: Rooftop Vigilantes (clockwise from top left) — Zach Campbell, Seth Wiese, Hannah Hyde and Oscar Allen Guinn, will appear at The Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts St., tomorrow night.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Fictional ArtWalk spokesman Arthur Walker leads the way through downtown studios and galleries. Art lovers can get a look at some of the best local artwork and get a view inside local artist studios this weekend.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Smooth as silk? Soy milk is an option for people who are lactose-intolerant but recent studies show that over-consumption of soy products could lead to damaging health effects, causing some to question the healthiness of the plant-based products that were once called superfoods.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Chicago, Ill. (569 miles)

Published on October 7, 2009

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Itchy, itchy eyes: It may be tempting to your rub eyes when stricken with seasonal allergies but the immediate relief could lead to permanent damage.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Boulder, Colo. (586 miles)

Published on October 7, 2009

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Scary stuff on your citrus: A recent study found microbial growth on 70 percent of lemons served with beverages.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Ditch the dinner-movie date: Students find ways to keep their romances kindled without breaking the bank with innovative cheap-but-fun alternative dates such as taking advantage of free events, heading outdoors and good, old-fashioned people-watching and conversation.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Austin, Texas (701 miles)

Published on October 7, 2009

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It’s knot so tough after all: With a little patience and a little practice, the classy look the ladies love is only a few steps away.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Out of tune with stereotype: The orchestra brings excitement to classical music.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Terror before the test: The stress of school can trigger panic attacks in sufferers of panic disorder. Panic attacks involve intense feelings of fear and physiological strain — the same set of reactions associated with the “fight-or-flight” response.

Published on October 7, 2009

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The natural way: Former graduate student Robert Bussinger became an herbalist — a researcher and seller of natural remedies — after trying Salvia divinorum, a hallucogentic plant that’s now illegal, in an attempt to find his long-lost keys.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Terror before the test: The stress of school can trigger panic attacks in sufferers of panic disorder. Panic attacks involve intense feelings of fear and physiological strain — the same set of reactions associated with the “fight-or-flight” response.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Panic at the party: The nearly six million American sufferers of panic disorder can find themselves experiencing intense physiological “fight-or-flight” responses, even to apparently everyday and non-stress-inducing situations as simple as hanging out with friends. These attacks plague those with the disorder and there no is complete cure.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Interrupted interview: Many students are using Internet video-chatting services such as Skype to keep in touch with distant friends and family. Others have begun to use video chatting for job-seeking and other creative uses, though sometimes the sight of an eagerly Guitar Hero-ing roommate could get in the way.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Getting ready for the road: Fall break is the perfect opportunity to get in the car and check out a new city with your friends.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Jodi Gentry, left, doctoral student in environmental engineering, levels materials while building latrines in Bolivia. Mary Adams, right, assisted in constructing the eco-friendly building. KU students have visited the community three times since May 2008.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Published on October 7, 2009

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Softball coach Megan Smith is raising the level of performance for Kansas softball during her first season here. Smith is pushing the Jayhawks to work hard and push themselves to achieve their full potential as players so the team can garner more respect from its opponents. Smith said the team is working hard to prepare for this weekend’s tournament.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Freshman running back Bradley McDougald fights off a Southern Mississippi defender. The Jayhawks have been aggressive on fourth downs, opting for another chance for the offense to move the chains instead of kicking a field goal.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Sophomore Ekaterina Morozova returns a serve from an opponent Friday, Sept. 25 during the Jayhawk Invitational tournament. Morozova is one of four Jayhawks invited to play at the ITA central region tournament in Oklahoma.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Melissa Grieb digs the ball against Colorado on Sept. 30. Kansas will face Nebraska tonight. Kansas volleyball has never won against Nebraska.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Senior forward Monica Dolinsky battles with a South Dakota defender during the Jayhawk Invitational on Sept. 20. Teams in the Big 12 have a combined home winning percentage of .718.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Jennifer Weber, assistant professor of history, has used her textbook titled Copperheads: The Rise and Fall of Lincoln’s Opponents in the North in her history class since last spring. Weber donates the profits from her books to the Civil War Battlefield Trust.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Published on October 7, 2009

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Jodi Gentry, left, doctoral student in environmental engineering, levels materials while building latrines in Bolivia. Mary Adams, right, assisted in constructing the eco-friendly building. KU students have visited the community three times since May 2008.

Published on October 7, 2009

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Ryan Agnew, Leavenworth senior, Allyson Smola, Aurora, Colo. senior and Patina Ammerman, Flower Mound, Texas senior perform in front of their Music Therapy class on Thursday in Murphy Hall. This exercise was part of a presentation where students came up with a song to teach the structure of the human brain to the rest of the class.

Published on October 6, 2009

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Ryan Agnew, Leavenworth senior, Allyson Smola, Aurora, Colo. senior and Patina Ammerman, Flower Mound, Texas senior perform in front of their Music Therapy class on Thursday in Murphy Hall. This exercise was part of a presentation where students came up with a song to teach the structure of the human brain to the rest of the class.

Published on October 6, 2009

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Published on October 6, 2009

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Ryan Agnew, Leavenworth senior, Allyson Smola, Aurora, Colo. senior and Patina Ammerman, Flower Mound, Texas senior perform in front of their Music Therapy class on Thursday in Murphy Hall. This exercise was part of a presentation where students came up with a song to teach the structure of the human brain to the rest of the class.

Published on October 6, 2009

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Kyle Kimura, Overland Park junior, looks to pass in an intramural flag football game on Monday. The championship game is to be played at Memorial Stadium this year.

Published on October 6, 2009

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Edma Delgado teaches her Spanish 212 class Wednesday afternoon in Wescoe Hall using the Spanish Department's new online circulum. Delgado is a GTA in the Spanish Department, as well as PhD student.

Published on October 6, 2009

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Bob Page, president and chief executive officer of The University of Kansas Hospital, receives the award for being the second ranked academic medical center in the country from Irene Thompson, president of the University HealthSystem Consortium. They are surround by physicians and hospital executives who were in Atlanta for the presentation on Thursday.

Published on October 6, 2009

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Big Jay

Published on October 5, 2009

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Disapproval of the Vietnam War sometimes culminated in protests. In addition to the war, students also gathered to confront issues including women's rights and racial equality.

Published on October 5, 2009

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Students learn how to make their own moon cakes and at the Moon Cake Festival in the Nunemaker Center Sunday. The Chinese festival is an annual celebration of the autumn full moon.

Published on October 5, 2009

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Activities such as spinning wool was one of the demonstrations at Saturday's festival. Other Nordic activities were swordplay demonstrations and traditional food.

Published on October 5, 2009

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Freshman third baseman Mariah Montgomery makes a throw to third for a force out Saturday in Kansas' second game against the University of Central Missouri. Kansas finished the Jayhawk Fall Invitational with victories over Central Missouri and Washburn, but lost to Emporia.

Published on October 5, 2009

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Club hockey goalie Brent Pitts lunges for a save during the first period of a game against Missouri State last semester at Pepsi Ice Midwest. At Friday evening's game against Missouri, played in the same stadium, the Jayhawks fell to the Tigers, 5-4.

Published on October 5, 2009

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Published on October 5, 2009

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Ben Wilinsky, Overland Park sophomore, unloads food donations during the 'Stuff the Bus' charity event on Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of Dillons grocery on 23rd Street.

Published on October 5, 2009

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Caitlin Wise, Mulvane junior, loads packs of Ramen Noodles into a KU bus Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of the Dillons grocery on 23rd Street as part of the 'Stuff the Bus' charity event. More than 6,800 individual items were collected for ECKAN (East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Cooperation).

Published on October 5, 2009

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Baby Jay entertains the crowd during a home football game. Baby Jay hatched from an egg at halftime of the 1971 homecoming game.

Published on October 5, 2009

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Big and Baby jay perform at a basketball game in 1996. The University unveiled new costumes during that game, but the costumes were never used again.

Published on October 5, 2009

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Kansas mascot Big Jay stands center court during the rock chalk chant at a basketball game.

Published on October 5, 2009

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Bernadette Gray-Little is the 17th chancellor of the University of Kansas. She assumed the position in August.

Published on October 5, 2009

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The Homecoming Steering committee displays its parade banner after the 2008 parade. The association is responsible for putting on several events during Homecoming Week.

Published on October 5, 2009

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Students gather at The Gaslight Tavern, a popular bar for students in the 1960s and '70s. The bar was known as "Hippie Haven," according to a University Daily Kansan article from 1970.

Published on October 5, 2009

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A view of Memorial Stadium during the KU vs. Northern Colorado football game on Saturday, Sept. 5 is shown. The Jayhawks will take on Iowa State this Saturday in the annual homecoming game.

Published on October 5, 2009

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Published on October 4, 2009

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Sophomore guard Brady Morningstar bites his jersey in frustration during a game last year. Self suspended Morningstar for the first semester for getting arrested Oct. 3.

Published on October 3, 2009

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The Womens Cross Country team starts their run on Wednesday. The team runs different routes each day and they decide where they are going to run while they warm up and stretch each day.

Published on October 2, 2009

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Dr. Richard Warner and a group of students discuss a Republican point of view on the health care packages proposed in Congress. The open forum was held in the Pine Room in the Kansas Union at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Published on October 2, 2009

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Junior center Krysten Boogaard puts up a shot in the Women's NIT Final Four game against Illinois State on April 1, 2009. Boogaard hopes to improve her presence on the court this season.

Published on October 2, 2009

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Krysten Boogaard is preparing for her junior year at Kansas. Boogaard, who is from Canada, said her mother introduced her to basketball after Boogaard had tried other sports such as hockey.

Published on October 2, 2009

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Justin Sailer, El Dorado senior, interviews Army Major Mark Lenhart in the Big 12 room in the Kansas Union. KU journalism students interviewed more than thirty members of an armed services class from Leavenworth yesterday.

Published on October 2, 2009

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Sophomore midfielder Jeannette Francia avoids a slidetackle by a South Dakota defender on Sept 20. Kansas will face Texas A&M on Friday at 7 p.m. and Texas on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Published on October 2, 2009

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Sophomore Allison Mayfield bumbs the ball against Colorado on Wednesday. The Jayhawks won the match 3-1.

Published on October 1, 2009

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Senior Paige Mazour spikes the ball against Colorado on Wednesday. Mazour had 13 kills in the match.

Published on October 1, 2009

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Junior Melissa Grieb serves the ball to Colorado on Wednesday. The Jayhawks won the match 3-1.

Published on October 1, 2009

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Junior Melissa Grieb digs the ball against Colorado on Wednesday. Grieb had a total of 12 digs in the match.

Published on October 1, 2009

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With her eyes on the ball Allison Mayfield sophomore attacks against Colorado on Wednesday. Mayfield had 10 kills in the match.

Published on October 1, 2009

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Construction workers try to fix a water main break at West Campus and Stratford roads. The main broke between 7 and 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Published on October 1, 2009

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Taylor Tolefree, Lawrence freshman, smashes a ball past Colorado's Schuylur Edelman for one of her seven kills. Kansas defeated Colorado 3-1 Wednesday night at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center.

Published on October 1, 2009

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“There is this one girl that plays maracas to one rhythm and one pattern.” — Tyler Halle Hutchison junior

Published on October 1, 2009

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All in the family: James Hopkins, Overland Park senior, says he resembles Dante, his 3-year-old beagle, in appearance and in personality traits. Research shows many pet owners may pick their dogs based on a subconscious desire to “co-opt parenting urges” with their pets, resulting in Fidos that look and act — at least in small ways — like their owners.

Published on October 1, 2009

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“I saw this one guy dressed in a toga passed out on Mass. Street.” — Taylor Ferrill Topeka freshman

Published on October 1, 2009

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“The fashion around town and the old hippies.” — Katie Somerfeld Springfield, Mo., sophomore

Published on October 1, 2009

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From TMNT to cable TV: Michael Ian Black left college to perform as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, and has since built a successful career as an actor and comedian. His most recent TV show, Michael & Michael Have Issues, just finished its first season on Comedy Central.

Published on October 1, 2009

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“A guy wearing a Speedo and rain boots walking a large dog down Mass. Street.” — David Lassman Overland Park freshman

Published on October 1, 2009

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“A homeless guy allowing people to pet his dog for a dollar and selling beads guaranteed to get you laid.” — Brenton Mersmann Scranton freshman

Published on October 1, 2009

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No buds between buddies: Sharing earbuds can pass bacteria and even ear infection from earwax.

Published on October 1, 2009

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“White Owl asking me why I wear a bra.” — Breauna Rundus Carrollton, Texas, sophomore

Published on October 1, 2009

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“I saw a guy wearing a North Carolina championship shirt.” —Andrew Pierce Hutchison junior

Published on October 1, 2009

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Be above the bar brawl: Bar fights are often glamorized in movies and on TV, but in the real world they could leave you injured and in handcuffs.

Published on October 1, 2009

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Prarielaxing: Katie Oberthaler, Wichita senior, takes a break from exploring the Tallgrass Prarie National Preserve. Tallgrass Prarie is the only national park dedicated to preserving the tallgrass prarie ecosystem.

Published on October 1, 2009

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‘A rock band with a radical flare’: The Atomic Blues put on an energetic live performance.

Published on October 1, 2009

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The keys to infection: Public computer keyboards contain 100 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat.

Published on October 1, 2009

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Looks can be deceiving: KU Fit instructor Stephanie Thompson’s bright, warm smile hides her fierceness as an instructor, which has gained her a cult following.

Published on October 1, 2009

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Teaching languages and dancing like bees: Language lecturers Rocio Sanchez Ares (left) and Elliott Stevens started exchanging glances across their offices in Wescoe Hall 10 months ago. Today, they have a plan for building a life together.

Published on October 1, 2009

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Allison Lubarsky, Shawnee senior, participates in the 20-minute Completely Core class offered through KU Fit Tuesday evening. Lubarsky attends KU Fit classes 2 or 3 times a week to supplement her workout.

Published on October 1, 2009

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Not a DJ, not a biomedical engineer; just call me Girl Talk: Gregg Gillis, 28, starting living a double life of working as an engineer during the week and jetting cross-country to do live performances of his music — energetic, raucous mashups and remixes of other songs — in 2007. He is playing a sold-out show at Abe & Jake’s Landing, 8 E. 6th St. tonight.

Published on October 1, 2009

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All fired up: Sunfire Ceramics offers paint-your-own pottery for creative relaxation.

Published on October 1, 2009

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Decisions, decisions — and please be quick: Students often are forced into more-than-four-year graduation plans because they choose to drastically change their majors or because they have to re-start a new major after not being accepted into professional schools.

Published on October 1, 2009

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Wyoming Karate Club members pose. Kansas alumnus Ben Froidevaux is the club leader.

Published on October 1, 2009

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Condoms are displayed on a booth promoting safe sex. The Wellness Resource Center held "Alcohol, Intimacy and Consent," an event aimed at educating students about sexual safety while under the influence of alcohol.

Published on October 1, 2009