Brandon is an Olathe senior majoring in journalism and minoring in english and business. This is his first semester as the Crimes reporter for The Kansan. In his spare time, he enjoys watching the local sports teams and getting out to the games whenever he gets a chance. In the future, he hopes to pursue a career in new media.
Recent Stories
Waiving the issue
Alumnus Matt Hudson was part of the foster care system, and also part of changing it.
Stories from the system
Matt Hudson and Christie Jones grew up in the foster care system before coming to KU.
Food Stamp usage increases
More Kansas households are taking advantage of a state program that helps them purchase groceries.
Injured student released from hospital
The junior suffered non-life threatening injuries from the accident in the Marvin Hall craft shop.
Lighting project’s details remain undecided
Commissioners and public agree that safety is an issue, but fixing the problem provokes concern.
Mangino's University parking history
Mangino has a rough past with the University's parking department that includes more than 30 tickets.
Student arrested for kidnapping and assault
Wichita junior released on $50,000 bail.
Hit-and-run driver granted continuance
The man who struck a bicyclist in October will report to court Jan. 6.
Bicycle security requires extra steps
Bike thefts caused more than $6,000 in losses so far this semester.
Recent Photos
A new survey suggests that U.S. teens are sending more text messages than ever. This has raised questions from some about the effects this trend may have on teenagers' social skills.
Published on April 23, 2010
Cuts to the state-funded portion of the University's budget have resulted in fewer teachers and classes, causing overcrowding in some sections. As you can see in this graph, the state funds a larger portion of the University's budget than any other revenue source.
Published on March 26, 2010
Sophomore catcher James Stanfield lands a hit in the second inning. Stanfield finished with two hits and two runs in the 5-4 victory over the Creighton Jays.
Published on March 23, 2010

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Erin Saupe, a Ph.D. student from St. Cloud, ...
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Armed robbers continue to threaten.
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KUnited presidential candidate Libby Johnson and vice presidential ...
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