Stories

International Education Week lets students think globally

Monday, Nov. 17, 2008

The University’s openness toward international students and studying abroad makes it receptive to this national observance.

Concert aims to promote diversity, peace

Monday, Nov. 3, 2008

The ‘One World, One Family’ concert, sponsored by the University’s Art of Living Club, will take place at 7 p.m. tonight in the Ballroom of the Kansas Union.

KU Black Student Union members comment on race in the presidential election

Monday, Nov. 3, 2008

Black students from the group spoke about concerns they have on race in America and Barack Obama.

New leadership rethinks Model UN procedures

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008

The KU Model United Nations team has made changes in hopes of being more competitive at national competitions this year.

Violence in Bolivia not so far from 'home'

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

Students worry about tension between Bolivia, U.S.

Japanese dance groups perform at Kansas City festival

Monday, Sept. 29, 2008

The University’s Taiko Club and the Okinawa Dance Group showcased their skills this weekend at the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival.

Quality education, not athletic victories, has increased enrollment

Monday, Sept. 29, 2008

Officials say that high academic standards and affordable prices are the reason for this year’s record-breaking numbers.

Jewish students celebrate New Year at start of High Holidays

Friday, Sept. 26, 2008

Rosh Hashana marks the start of Jewish New Year. Jewish students will start the year off with a celebration dinner on Sept. 29.

Friends and family remember slain law student

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008

A memorial service Monday night brought people together in remembrance of Jana Mackey.

Celebrating the life of a student activist

Monday, Sept. 22, 2008

Parents of Jana Mackey are planning a memorial service for their daughter, who was murdered by her boyfriend two months ago. Mackey had dedicated herself to raising awareness about domestic abuse.

Betsy Cutcliff

Cultures & Religions, Lawrence News Reporter

Betsy Cutcliff is a Lenexa senior in Journalism and International Studies with an emphasis in the Middle East. This is her seventh semester working for the Kansan. In the past, she has been a correspondent, special sections writer, columnist and now culture and religion and business reporter. Betsy lives on a farm with seven horses and a miniature donkey and is married to a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. She hopes to work for National Geographic magazine in Israel and Palestine.

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