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Becka Cremer is spending her eighth semester at the Kansan as a Jayplay writer. She has also been a Jayplay designer, associate editor, editor and art director, a Kansan designer and a copy editor. Cremer was the yearbook adviser at Bishop Seabury Academy in Lawrence from 2006-2008. She is currently the assistant yearbook adviser at Shawnee Mission Northwest in Shawnee and is a freelance writer for Walsworth Publishing Company. Cremer is a writer and editor at www.ThisOrdinaryDay.com.

Recent Stories

Don’t throw THAT away

There’s a place for everything, if you’re willing to take everything to its place.

Green it!: Earth-friendly dry cleaning

Eco-Logic Dry Cleaners opened in Lawrence last month

Green it!: Little changes for big change

Change your shopping routine

In the life of ... an urban wildlife management specialist

The job is physically challenging and risky.

DIY: Fix your iPod

How to make a broken iPod work again

Do it yourself: Making fortune cookies

A tasty 10-step process

Green it!: Sustainable beer

Get your beer ready for St. Patrick's Day.

Livin' it up in Lawrence

If you can’t send yourself to the vacation this spring break, bring the vacation to you

Do it yourself

Ready your bike for spring

In the life of ...

An adult novelty store employee

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Green sense: Eco-Logic Dry Cleaners uses an environmentally friendly process to dry clean your clothes.

Published on April 22, 2009

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On the fritz: Don’t toss your seemingly defective iPod just yet. Some quick fixes can having it working in no time.

Published on April 1, 2009

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Animals on the loose: Todd Olson, owner of Critter Control, deals with an array of animals, including boa constrictors and raccoons.

Published on April 1, 2009

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Lucky numbers: Create your own fortune by making fortune cookies at home.

Published on March 25, 2009

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Ready, set, bike: Your bike’s probably been MIA for winter, so make sure to inflate, lubricate and tighten your ride.

Published on February 25, 2009

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Dinner tonight, lunch tomorrow: Ask your servers if eco-friendly options are available for leftovers, or bring your own to the restaurant.

Published on February 18, 2009

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Naughty but nice: Crilla’s employee Allison Ortego knows her stuff when it comes to sex toys.

Published on February 18, 2009

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Catalpa, a KSDS puppy, waits under a table at T.G.I.Friday’s in Shawnee while her puppy raiser eats dinner. In Kansas, businesses are not required to allow puppies in training access, but as long as the puppies are wearing their vests, it is legal for them to be in restaurants.

Published on February 4, 2009

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Want to save some pretty pennies on your next bill? Stop cold air in its tracks.

Published on January 28, 2009

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Published on January 14, 2009

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Published on October 30, 2008

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