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Greensburg natives cope with disaster

The small, southwestern Kansas town suffered huge amounts of damage after a tornado touched down Friday night.

After news of the devastating tornado reached them, students from Greensburg made attempts to confirm the safety of their family, friends and property.

Spencer Art Museum hosts student night

Event attempts to increase student interaction

The Spencer Student Advisory Board holds events like student night to attract students who normally wouldn't visit the galleries and attend the lectures. This year KJHK provided the entertainment for those who attended last night's event.

Learning about the world of art

Visual art students spread the love of art to local school kids.

KU graduate students took local school children on a tour of Spencer Art Museum’s display on contemporary African artists working in reverse glass painting.

"Guys and Dolls" opens on campus

Student tickets are $10

Proceeds from the May 5 performance will go to the Douglas County AIDS Project

Art show displays current, former students art

Exhibit Monday night at Teller's

Red Balloon sponsors an art gallery featuring current and former KU students Monday night at Teller's.

Concert held at Pearson Scholarship Hall

Pearson Lawn Rock-A-Thon featured four local bands Saturday night

The concert was held for the seventh year and is the scholarship hall's biggest social event. The event is free to students.

Phelps documentary makes waves

"Fall from Grace" catches prominent eyes at film festival

Morgan Spurlock, director of "Super Size Me," was interested in KU student filmmaker Ryan Jones' documentary of the Fred Phelps family. The family itself was pleased with the film, citing it a success since at least one of their hateful signs was shown.

Protestor still stands for beliefs

Activist Caroljean Brune still protests despite three arrests

After being expelled from the University of Kansas, Caroljean Brune now works for the University. Brune looks at her past with no regrets.

Lied Center welcomes Day on the Hill

The Faint, G-Love to headline event

Student Union Activities funds the concert and will charge $5 for students and $10 for the general public.

Students compete in lax poetry contest

Top poets receive Mass. Street gift certificates

An open forum at the Kansas Union provides poets the opportunity to read their work aloud and receive feedback from fellow students. Comedic material won the top two spots.

Play addresses both sides of an issue

'Keely and Du' discusses the controversial topic of abortion

Tonight the University Theatre will perform "Keely and Du," a play that focuses on the issue of abortion. Director Katrina Bondari said the play was unique because it was able to graphically depict the issue without being slanted.

Former NPR critic discusses modern jazz

Kevin Whitehead said the avant-garde jazz movement has petered out.

Faculty and a guest lecturer discussed the development of jazz during last weekend’s “KU Interdisciplinary Jazz Studies Colloquium.” Over 10 speakers and artists took part in the event.

Scavenger hunts taken to new level

Navigation game sends players across world

Geocaching challenges participants to use their GPS unit to find lockboxes hidden all over the universe.

Police frustrate tree climbing club

Scaling trees in Lawrence parks off-limits without permission

“You needed to contact Lawrence Parks and Recreation first,” a Parks and Recreation representative said. “But if you called, you couldn’t get permission.”

Bringing Broadway to Kansas

New York actor offers truth and advice for aspiring students.

Actor Andre De Shields talked to theatre students about the acting industry, while also helping them with fundamentals. During his visit De Shields spoke with the provost about a possible residency at the University.

Play illustrates sisters' complex relationship

'The Maids' captures intimacy in setting, message

The University Theatre's play, "The Maids," portrayed the relationship between sisters, which involves love, passion and jealousy. A three-member cast performed Wednesday night in Murphy Hall.

Oscar performer presents at jazz festival

Concerts, educational speeches highlight the 30th annual KU Jazz Festival

Successful alum and high school bands perform at weekend event celebrating the 30th KU Jazz Festival and the 35th anniversary of the KU Jazz Studies Program.

All that jazz

Gala event features music and casino games

Student Union Activities sponsored its first “Jazz Gala” Wednesday night in the Kansas Union. Students enjoyed music by the band Afro-Jazz Experiment, and competed for prizes.

Small firms still attract large clients

Factory Design firm’s presenter impresses design students with portfolio and experience

There is no room for error at companies like Apple and KU design students feel prepared for the challenge. Even small companies deal with large accounts like Apple and Coca-Cola.

Dance troupes, rappers compete

Event concludes SUA’s hip-hop week

Members of the KU basketball team judged the rap portion. Emcee cuts performer’s microphone amidst musician’s cursing.

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