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Alex Garrison

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Sophomore Hallie Steele dies, reportedly in Kansas City

Steele was a communications major who died July 14 but few details are available.

Trespassing arrest in Summerfield Hall leaves suspect, two officers injured

An altercation over a citation occurred overnight on campus.

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The Beak: Naismith rules exhibit closing

Snippets from our on-campus news blog.

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Fire guts house at 13th and Kentucky streets

The house remains standing but inside is completely charred as fire crews fight blaze for nearly an hour.

University celebrates 139th commencement

Graduates celebrated with the traditional walk down Campanile Hill.

Former Athletics fundraising head sentenced to 57 months in federal prison

A federal judge sentenced Ben Kirtland for his involvement in the ticket-stealing scheme.

Jason Wren lawsuit is dismissed

The lawsuit against Sigma Alpha Epsilon filed by Jason Wren's father is dismissed.

Three prominent engineering alumni to be honored

The exclusive ceremony will take place Thursday evening in the Kansas Ballroom.

Former associate athletics director will be sentenced Thursday

Kirtland agrees to pay the department $63,000 in restitution in civil suit

KU group to aid tornado-ravaged Alabama

Meteorology students raise funds for a trip to Alabama to assist tornado victims.

Two Athletics employees sent to prison

Two more sentenced defendants await their incarceration location

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Displays of patriotism mark Osama bin Laden's death

In Lawrence and around the country, citizens celebrate the death of Osama bin Laden.

Professor emerita dies in home

Edwyna Gilbert, who died last week, retired in 1993 after 26 years of teaching at the University of Kansas.

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School of Engineering's locked door policy questioned

After an incident of vandalism in Learned Hall, students challenge the School of Engineering's policy of keeping the building unlocked at all times.

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The cost of Student Senate campaigns

KUnited spent $6,538 on its campaign while Renew KU spent $5,676.47.

Learned Hall vandals cause damage

Learned Hall was broken into this past weekend and two students were arrested at the scene.

Blubaugh sentenced to 57 months in prison

A federal judge sentenced Charlette Blubaugh to nearly five years in prison and $2.6 million in restitution.

Former Athletics consultant sentenced to 46 months for role in ticket scandal

Tom Blubaugh will serve 46 months in federal prison and pay $841,111 in restitution to Athletics and $268,292 to the Internal Revenue Service.

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High morale within Renew KU

Despite stress and little sleep, Renew KU stays committed to campaign.

Administration publishing reorganization work

Reports of think groups composed of administrators have been released.

Former Athletics fundraising head sentenced to 46 months in prison

Rodney Dale Jones, former director of the Williams Fund, will serve nearly four years in federal prison for involvement in ticket scandal.

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Judge hands out punishment for ticket scandal

Former Kansas Athletics employee, Kassie Liebsch, will serve 37 months in prison.

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Former Athletics employee sentenced to 37 months in prison

Kassie Liebsch, 28, will serve at least three years in federal prison for involvement in scheme to steal tickets.

Donation lets research project continue

Cancer research project can keep going after receiving gifts.

Lawsuit against fraternity settled

Jay Wren filed a lawsuit against Sigma Alpha Epsilon after his son was found dead in the SAE house.

Japan disaster affects University students

University is halting study abroad trips due to government warnings.

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Student Senate votes to end service group funding

Four community health groups will not receiving any more Student Senate funding in the year 2013.

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Student decides to help tsunami victims over break

Student opts for a more helpful Spring Break in Japan.

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Student Senate holds open forum concerning funding cuts

Despite multiple complaints from the public, few were actually in attendance.

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The Beak: KJHK to air interview with KU grad in Japan

On-campus news you can use from our newsroom blog.

Student body president responds to controversy in proposed fee cuts

Finance committee approves proposal to remove funding from Willow Domestic Violence Center, DCAP, Headquarters mental health services hotline and GaDuGi Safe Center.

Rock Chalk Social-Media-Hawk

KU ranked No. 8 in the nation for college social media savvy, according to a Washington, D.C., firm.

Morning Brew: Sports for the non-sports watchers

Opportunities arise in sports for the less knowledgeable, as Sporting KC makes its way onto the Kansas City scene.

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Effects of earthquake hit home

10 KU students are studying in Japan, all of whom are expected to be safe after a 8.9-magnitude earthquake devastated the country.

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Proposed cuts anger students

Student senate wants to move funding away from community health services.

The Beak: Memorial service, cancer center merger announced

On-campus news you can use from our latest experiment, a daily blog.

The Beak: Announcements of candidates, awards

On-campus news you can use from our latest experiment, a daily blog.

Two sentenced in ticket scandal prosecution

Brandon Simmons and Jason Jeffries sentenced to two years probation each and a combined restitution of more than $200,000.

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'Birth certificate of basketball' on display for first time

The Naismith rules were unveiled today in Kansas City, Mo., and will be on display until May 29.

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The Beak: On-campus events abound

On-campus news-you-can-use from our latest experiment, a daily blog.

Sentencing expected in two ticket scandal cases

Former athletics employees Jason Jefferies and Brandon Simmons will be sentenced March 7.

Campus reacts to Westboro Baptist Church ruling

For many it is difficult to reconcile the right to free speech with the desire not to offend.

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The Beak: Recent revolutions remain hot topic on campus

On-campus news-you-can-use from our latest experiment, a daily blog.

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The Beak: It's FAFSA-filing time

On-campus news-you-can-use from our latest experiment, a daily blog.

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The Beak: Get ready for the 'beakend'

On-campus news-you-can-use from our latest experiment, a daily blog.

The Beak: Staying warm with on-campus events

On-campus news-you-can-use from our latest experiment, a daily blog.

Final ticket scandal defendant enters guilty plea

Ben Kirtland, former associate athletics director for development, has pleaded guilty to involvement in illegally selling tickets.

The Beak: Debut edition, with Naismith, Maddow, Mojgani and more

On-campus news-you-can-use from our latest experiment, a daily blog.

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Naismith basketball rules document coming to Kansas City

The Nelson-Atkins Museum in Kansas City, Mo., will display the document beginning March 5.

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