Amanda, a Lawrence resident and former Johnson County Community College student, said she was raped when she was a freshman in high school. Although Amanda said she regrets not reporting the rape, she said she has worked hard to forgive her attacker and hopes her story will strengthen other women.

Published on April 26, 2010

Jane, a 19-year-old Lawrence resident, said that reporting the man who sexually assaulted her was not easy because he was in her circle of friends, but that she never regretted her decision. She said recognizing the rape was not her fault allowed her to move past feeling like a victim.

Published on April 26, 2010

Participants of this year's Earth Day Parade march down Massachusetts Street late Saturday morning.

Published on April 19, 2010

Participants of this year's Earth Day Parade march down Massachusetttes Street late Saturday morning.

Published on April 18, 2010

Participants of this year's Earth Day Parade march down Massachusetttes Street late Saturday morning.

Published on April 18, 2010

Participants of this year's Earth Day Parade march down Massachusetttes Street late Saturday morning.

Published on April 18, 2010

Jordan Foote, a senior from Overland Park, left, and J.T. Nagle, a junior from Osawatomie, perform during “Bedside,” a student-written and produced play. The play, which is part of the University Theatre’s undergraduate student series, will play through April 2.

Published on March 26, 2010

A dragon-like creature bites a peasant during a skit at the Shidara Taiko Drum company's performance at the Leid Center Wednesday night. The drum group, which features highly choregraphed drumming, traditional folk songs, and dance, comes from the remote town of Toei in Japan.

Published on March 11, 2010

Dan Parker of local band The Snuggle Bugs wails during a performance at the Lawrence Rocks 4 Haiti event, held Thursday night at the Granada.

Published on February 26, 2010

Local musician Martinez Hillard performs at the Lawrence Rocks 4 Haiti event, held Thursday night at the Granada.

Published on February 26, 2010

Local rapper Rod Harris performs a set during the Lawrence Rocks 4 Haiti.

Published on February 26, 2010

Local rapper Rod Harris performs a set during the Lawrence Rocks 4 Haiti.

Published on February 26, 2010

Local rapper Rod Harris performs a set during the Lawrence Rocks 4 Haiti.

Published on February 26, 2010

Local rapper Rod Harris performs a set during the Lawrence Rocks 4 Haiti.

Published on February 26, 2010