Maria Jackson is one of two returning seniors for the Jayhawks.

Published on August 18, 2011

Members of the band Quiet Corral, (from left) Eric Davis, Isaac Flynn, Jim Barnes, Matt Green, Garrett Childers and Jesse Braswell Roberts, wrote and recorded their self-titled LP after being together for only a short time. They went on tour this summer as the opening act for platinum recording artisits.

Published on August 18, 2011

The cycling team practices this fall, even though the season doesn't start until April. The club is open to cyclists of all skill sets.

Published on August 18, 2011

Senior outside hitter Karina Garlington spikes the ball at Horejsi Family Athletics Center Tuesday. Garlington led the team with ten kills.

Published on August 18, 2011

The official season doesn't begin until spring, but the KU Cycling Club stays in shape throughout the fall. The club is not just for serious racers and members encourage cyclists with all skill level to join.

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Local pizzeria Papa Keno's cleared up the legal trouble it was in earlier this year. The restaurant is still open for business.

Published on August 18, 2011

The KU Transit System is preparing to unveil the new hybrid buses for the upcoming school year. Transit Administrator Robert Nugent said that he expects a 40-50 percent drop in fuel usage as well as 90 percent cleaner emissions compared to non-hybrid buses.

Published on August 18, 2011

The Lawrence SRS office was in danger of being shut down before the community helped to keep it open. City commissioners voted to help pay to let the office keep its doors open.

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Freshman defender Jami Vaughn celebrates the Jayhawks' first goal made by Whitney Berry against Butler Sunday afternoon. The team lost the exhibition fame 3-2 and will be opening their regular season Friday against Tennessee at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex.

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Freshman forward Ingrid Vidal and midfielder Liana Salazar will play on the University's women's soccer team this year after playing for their home country, Colombia, in the Women's World Cup.

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Senior Ekaterina Morozova returns the ball during her doubles match against Saint Louis last season. Morozova returns this year as the team's top singles player and part of the top doubles team.

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Junior Maria Jackson chipped a shot onto the green during the second round of the Marilynn Smith Invitational at Alvamar Golf Club. The team starts its season Sept. 12

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Junior swimmer Stephanie Payne surges through the water in a women's 300 yard individual medley during a competition. Payne qualified for the Olympic trials which will take place June 25-July 2, 2012.

Published on August 18, 2011

The rowing team has two meets during the fall season, then picks up again in the spring with meets in Oklahoma, Tennessee, and New Jersey. The team's only home meet is The Kansas Cup in Kansas City, Kan., at Wyandotte County Lake on April 7.

Published on August 18, 2011