Andy Greenhaw

Party to launch global awareness club

University uses Second Life for nurses training

The department of teaching and learning technology virtually prepares nursing students in prepping for surgery, conducting home handicap assessments and using EKG machines.

George H.W. Bush receives award, answers questions at Lied Center

The former president visited the University to receive the Robert J. Dole Leadership Prize, the first former president to do so.

Supporters cheer after Obama is named President

Students and Lawrence residents celebrate at watch party, relishing in the historic moment

Vote on sales tax could create new partnership

Johnson County tax could fund “Research Triangle” of KU and K-State

Law school loses second-year student

KU graduate Andrew Mullin died at his home during fall break.

Reward offered in investigation of murdered cats

Lawrence Humane Society still looking for suspects after several local cats have been found dead

What the bailout means for student loans

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

Extinguishing the Gaslight's last flame

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

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

Professor discusses politics abroad

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

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

A football paradise

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

Kansan bloggers' take on the prolonged primaries

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

‘Generation Debt’ afflicting students

The cap of federal loans is forcing students to turn to private lenders to finance their education

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

NCAA celebrations cost the city thousands

Lawrence spends money on extra safety during tournament events

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

Video game release causes frenzy

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

Mrs. E’s holds experiment to test tray theory

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

Worldwide food price increase affects campus

Campus food has become more expensive to keep up with the worldwide increase in food prices.

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

End of a tradition for University students

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

‘Backpacks to Briefcases’ discusses post-college issues

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

Championship parade takes over downtown

Alumni, fans fill the streets for “family-oriented” celebration

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

Having garnered 7 percent of the vote on only $75, the Students of Liberty party promised that they would be back next year

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

Athletics Department agrees to participate in honorary parade

Parade celebrates the NCAA men’s basketball national championship team

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

Lawrence City Commission adopts Oread Redevelopment Project

Demolition involved in the project could begin as early as tomorrow

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

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

Local businesses prepare for Final Four

Bars are also setting up high-deffinition TVs and projectors

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

The redevelopment will be financed by a 1 percent sales tax increase to the hotel.

Demolition phase will begin April 9.

Dever elected mayor of Lawrence

Lawrence City Commission members vote unanimously to elect Michael Dever

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

The initiative involves one-third of the University’s electricity being provided by wind turbines

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

Students decide on transportation

Referendum could feature three transportation proposals

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

Three areas will primarily affect students

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

Gamers on campus frag their way through a new game

Call of Duty 4 brings a World War II franchise to the modern era

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

A new thrift store offers more secondhand style

Used clothing stores offer clothing, cash for students

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

Park & Ride recommendation could change cost of permits

KU Parking Commission approved a proposal to decrease permit costs

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

Cost affecting students’ wallets as well

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

Proposal hopes to increase on-campus parking availability

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

Depleted value of the dollar increases expense for students overseas

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

Two KU students are marketting their contest-winning invention for mass production

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

The KU parking department expresses concern about lost lots

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

Tenants have been as varied as the names the house has taken

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

Al Jazeera bureau chief offers perspective on war coverage

Network provides news from a non-Western cultural bias

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

Environmentalist shares her passion with Lawrence

This environmental journalist and professor-in-residence was appointed to the city’s Climate Protection Task Force last week

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

New group will focus on climate protection

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

Oread Inn closer to materializing

Lawrence City Commission passed a plan to help finance the urban development requirements for the hotel

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

The new Zarco offers cheaper fuel to Lawrence

The gas station offers E85 and E10 ethanol

Ethanol is cheaper than gasoline

Lawrence eatery makes magazine’s list

Bon Appetit names Local Burger as one of nation’s top eco-friendly restaurants

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

The Morris New Development Competition finals are taking place today in the Kansas Union.

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

The recently completed renovations make the store more environmentally friendly

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

Workshops aim to help students land the job

The School of Business will hold events to assist students with interview skills and resume building.

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.

Stories by Andy