Work for Senate Executive Committee just starting
Meets for Student Senate have come to an end, but the Senate Executive Committee is only beginning.
Vacancies in Student Senate Court of Appeals
Brandon Smith, the acting chief justice and a justice, is graduating in May, leaving two seats vacant.
The sentimental side of politics
2010-2011 Student Senate passes on the reins to newly-elected 2011-2012 senators.
Senate elects officers for committees
Senators were chosen to lead finance, rights, multi-cultural affairs, and university affairs committees.
Student Senate elections boast highest voter turnout
Student politicians think that social networking and aggressive campaigning contributed to the high response.
Motivated by a passion for results
Libby Johnson and Gabe Bliss are the KUnited candidates for Student Senate president and vice president.
New platform could bring big guests
KUunited wants to bring entertainers to larger spaces like Allen Fieldhouse and Memorial Stadium.
Student Senate meets to discuss final legislative business
Student Senate met for the last time this year because Senate elections will take priority next week
Renew KU coalition hopes to bring beer back to Jaybowl
Student Senate candidates are resurrecting a proposal from 2006 that would allow beer to be served at Jaybowl in the Kansas Union.
Student Rights Committee keeps Court of Appeals
The Student Rights Committee voted against a bill that would have restored judicial authority to the Student Executive Committee.
KUnited running on five platforms
See what KUnited student senate candidates are promising if elected.
Election commissioner appointed for Student Senate
Maury Noonan is appointed as the election commissioner the same day he turned in his application.
Student Senate has 'most important meeting' of semester
The Student Senate dealt with line and block allocations and a student fee review.
University officials propose changes to Code of Student Rights
The student rights committee will discuss the proposed changes Wednesday night.
Potential student senate bill will make members more accountable
Student Senate has postponed the creation of a new Code of Ethics bill.
A KUnited platform won’t be met this year
Student Senate’s KUnited platform to create a student services center at the University experienced unexpected delays in the planning.
Student Senate votes on several bills for fund use
The session lasted two hours with the debates of fund distribution.
Students recognized for efforts in research
The Capitol Graduate Research Summit awards students with an audience and an award.
Student committee requests $9,000 from Student Senate for guest speaker
The Center for Community Outreach’s request was amended to $9,000 and will be voted on by Student Senate next week
KU administration changes length of GTA appointments
University officials will allow a 12-semester limit on GTA appointments starting in fall 2011.
KU student ads will now run in the Lawrence Journal-World
The Student Senate approves a bill to allow student organizations and groups to advertise in the Lawrence Journal-World.
High-earning state employees to take pay decrease
Employees making more than $100,000 will take the cut; employers worry about losing them.
Stricter punishment underway for hit-and-run offenders
State officials and family members of hit-and-run victims are now enforcing a harsher punishment for offenders.
Students celebrate snow day, despite hazards
For many, the break was a change to sleep, drink, and catch up on homework.
Kansas celebrates 150th birthday
Statewide events, including an exhibit on campus, commemorate the sesquicentennial.
Students reflect on impact of Tunisian revolution
Social media captures corruption, torture and poverty fueling revolution in Tunisia.
Anchutz library upgrades to faster wireless Internet
Anschutz Library now has faster and more reliable wireless internet.
Employees work overtime to counteract snowfall
Multiple inches of snow and biting temperatures don’t stop activities in Lawrence, Kan.
Singer makes sacrifices for life and music
Ryan King can’t envision a life, even a day, without music
Texting in class a growing problem
A new study found that 91 percent of college students texted in lectures.
Holiday market at ECM promotes fair trade
Students involved in Lawrence Fair Trade want others to support laborers worldwide by purchase certified food items.
University records increase in international students
A report shows that the number of international students attending the University of Kansas has increased.
Campus club touts benefits of marijuana
NORML wrapped up the semester with a film screening about medicinal marijuana.
Board of Regents reviews proposals
The University will see changes in degrees offered, student housing prices and sustainability efforts.
More graduates enter volunteer job market
Despite job market looking better for post graduates, several choose to participate in volunteer programs.
Food and housing fees may rise again
A proposal that would see fees increase 1.6 percent, roughly $58, will go before the Board of Regents this week.
Resurrected club shoots to ‘kill’ - with paint
The paintball club’s members thrive on the thrill of the sport that is growing in popularity.
University admission standards under review
An admissions task force formed by the Board of Regents approved recommendations for stricter admissions procedures.
Overlooking the obvious job options
For students looking for jobs throughout the school-year, the ease and convenience of campus can be appealing.
Med school expands its satellite programs
The School of Medicine will allow students to pursue four-year degrees in Wichita and Salina next fall.
BEST building to be completed next year
The expansion will add 17 classrooms and 10 degrees to the Edwards Campus.
Perkins' ethics hearing delayed until January
The Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission granted a request for continuance from Perkins' attorney.
Director of Multicultural Affairs resigns
Robert N. Page Jr. announced his resignation because of personal matters.
MBA students look to benefit women's health
They are hosting a watch party of the “Hoops for Hope” charity basketball game.
CLAS hold pauses enrollment for seniors
The college has placed a hold on enrollment for students with more than 90 hours.
Credit or no credit for graduate students?
Potential policy change would offer graduate students credit or no credit option.
Anti-bullying bill in works
A New Jersey senator proposed legislation to prevent harassment in federally funded colleges.
Education program proposal concerns University
Emporia State’s desire to strenghten education department provokes discussion.
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