What the bailout means for student loans

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008

The $700 billion plan may give students easier access to loans.

Extinguishing the Gaslight's last flame

Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008

The Gaslight Tavern, a hippie hangout in the 1960s and a popular music bar today, will close its doors within two months.

Students become more dependant on loans

Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008

Most current students don’t consider post-graduation income when borrowing money for college.

Professor discusses politics abroad

Friday, Sept. 12, 2008

Burdett Loomis traveled to several countries talking about the U.S. government. He’s been invited to China to discuss American policies.

Summer kickball league ends season with fun and booze

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008

The Kaw Valley Kickball League Championship brought students and the community together for a night of competition and beer.

A football paradise

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008

A tour of the Anderson Family Football Complex with an interview with Jim Marchiony.

Kansan bloggers' take on the prolonged primaries

Friday, June 13, 2008

Joshua Anderson, Andy Greenhaw and Kelsey Hayes discuss the ramifications of the long Democratic primaries.

‘Generation Debt’ afflicting students

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

KU students are finding it difficult to foot the bill of increasing education costs and interests rates.

NCAA celebrations cost the city thousands

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Lawrence ensures extra firefighters, medical officers and police were present for downtown madness.

Video game release causes frenzy

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Xbox 360 and PlayStation versions of Grand Theft Auto IV have sold out in stores across Lawrence after the video game was released Tuesday

Dining trays may cause students to waste more food

Friday, April 25, 2008

The Dining Services director would like to try the a tray theory experiment again with less variables.

Worldwide food price increase affects campus

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

It should take at least two good harvests in a row for prices to go down.

End of a tradition for University students

Monday, April 21, 2008

Closing of The Crossing and Yello Sub on 12th Street ill-received by some Popular hang-out spot to be replaced by a five-story residential complex.

Seminars ease financial transitions

Thursday, April 17, 2008

The series begins with a credit seminar today at 3:30 p.m. in 149 Burge Union.

Championship parade takes over downtown

Monday, April 14, 2008

Basketball players and coaches, the Marching Band, Chancellor Hemenway and fans from across the country all took part in the NCAA Championship parade Sunday.

Students of Liberty plans to return

Friday, April 11, 2008

The coalition intends to return for next year's election.

Athletics Department agrees to participate in honorary parade

Thursday, April 10, 2008

The parade will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 13 at 7th and Massachusetts streets.

Lawrence City Commission adopts Oread Redevelopment Project

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

With city commission approval, demolition on Indiana and 12th streets may begin. Yellow Sub and the Crossing, along with various houses in the area will be demolished.

Mass St. turns into ground zero for fans after game

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Downtown businesses handle the flow of fans following the Jayhawks' victory in the championship men's basketball game.

Local businesses prepare for Final Four

Friday, April 4, 2008

Jayhawk apparel sales are skyrocketing and bars are preparing for a crowd bigger than last Sunday’s for this Saturday’s match against North Carolina.

Oread Redevelopment Project approved

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Demolition phase will begin April 9.

Dever elected mayor of Lawrence

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Robert Chestnut, elected vice mayor, said he and Dever will focus on the 2009 budget, economic development and land-use permits.

Students of Liberty’s platform goes ‘green' with wind turbines

Monday, March 31, 2008

The turbine-filled platform would have the University follow a similar initiative already in place by Pratt Community College.

Students decide on transportation

Thursday, March 27, 2008

An increase in student fees could bring free bus rides, expand the Safe Ride program and maintain current bus operations.

Lawrence begins road maintenance project

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

The repaving of Lawrence’s roads will likely cause inconveniences to drivers.

Gamers on campus frag their way through a new game

Friday, March 14, 2008

Combat from the couch: Obsession about a new first-person shooter video game.

A new thrift store offers more secondhand style

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Three major secondhand clothing stores in Lawrence offer a unique, inexpensive experience for shoppers.

Park & Ride recommendation could change cost of permits

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

The KU Parking Commission approved a proposal to decrease the cost of Park & Ride permits and increase the cost of all other parking permits. The proposal could be in effect by this fall if it’s approved by KU Provost Richard Lariviere.

Solution for oil price increase debated

Friday, March 7, 2008

With the average gas price in Lawrence at $3.05 per gallon, the only way to lower prices could be drilling for more or using biofuels.

Park and Ride permits may get cheaper

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

The decreased price of Park and Ride permits would be balanced by the increased price of all other campus parking permits.

Study abroad experience gets pricey

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

The powerless dollar is now equal to about 67 cents in Euros. For students studying abroad this makes simple purchases such as food and souvenirs a bigger worry.

Students start business venture

Friday, Feb. 29, 2008

The Silver-Gerald Show Chair, or May Chair, won two students $7,200. Now they plan to sell it.

Stadium’s new complex eats up student parking

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008

Construction of the new Anderson Family Complex south of Memorial Stadium has robbed the area's parking lot of 222 spots.

Historic Indiana house slated for demolition

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008

Oread Inn developers will destroy the house to make room for the new hotel.

Al Jazeera bureau chief offers perspective on war coverage

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008

Al Jazeera was the first independent international news organization in the Middle East.

Environmentalist shares her passion with Lawrence

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008

Simran Sethi has a long list of experiences: a host for MTV, an NBC correspondent, a Sundance Channel writer and now, a Lawrence resident who focuses on sustainability.

Faculty members get environmental task force positions

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008

Faculty members Simran Sethi and Jeff Severin were chosen by Climate Protection Task Force to help improve the environment.

Oread Inn closer to materializing

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008

Public will be able to comment on official plan in a future meeting

The new Zarco offers cheaper fuel to Lawrence

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008

Ethanol is cheaper than gasoline

Lawrence eatery makes magazine’s list

Monday, Feb. 11, 2008

Three-year-old Local Burger caught the attention of national magazine, Bon Appetit, for it’s sustainable practices and food. The restaurant was number 10 on the magazine’s list this month.

School of Business holds competition

Friday, Feb. 8, 2008

Finalists will present powerpoint presentations over their business ideas in the hopes of winning the $5,000 grand prize.

The Community Mercantile makes green additions

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008

The Merc’s new refrigeration system is part of the additions.

Workshops aim to help students land the job

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008

The Business Career Services Center will help students improve their resumes and interview skills. The month-long workshops are designed to prepare students for their summer jobs and internships.

New complex may offer nine-hole golf course

Monday, Feb. 4, 2008

The Links at Lawrence would feature a nine-hole golf course, among several other amenities.

Warner Brothers switches to Blu-ray

Friday, Feb. 1, 2008

Major movie studio dumps High Definition titles

City debates approving a law to liberalize downtown’s alcohol policy

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008

City staff members are debating lowering the food sales threshold to 55 percent.

City commission strives to go green

Monday, Jan. 28, 2008

The Task Force would create goals to lower greenhouse gas emissions in Lawrence, and is set to include several community members.

Lawrence gives tasers a green light

Friday, Jan. 25, 2008

Despite objections from the East Lawrence Neighborhoood Safety Network, all five city commissioners voted in favor of 10 tasers for Lawrence police.

Controversy surrounds cloned meat

Friday, Jan. 25, 2008

In response to an announcement by the FDA that meat from cloned animals is safe, some students aren’t so sure.

New United Way president gets the job done

Friday, Jan. 18, 2008

When Erika Dvorske graduated from the University of Kansas, she never would have guessed she’d be in the position she is today. Now she finds herself in charge of one of the most well-known non-profit organizations in the country and must decide what to do with the $1.72 million the organization has recently added to its budget.

Andy Greenhaw

Reporter

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