Brenna Hawley

A generation ablaze

Forty years ago today, the Kansas Union burned during one of the most tense periods in Lawrence history — a time that saw protests, fires and bombs.

Guest Column: Research only touches tip of iceberg

Trip into the history led one reporter down an unexpected path.

Mangino resigns, search for new coach to begin

Coaches David Beaty, Clint Bowen and Bill Miller would share interim head coach duties.

Nothing like Kansas basketball

Unique traditions add to the experience of watching a Kansas basketball game in Allen Fieldhouse.

Designers stitch to the top

Korto Momolu guest judged the "Project Runway" competition and Lauren Fallis won Tuesday night.

Project Runway comes to campus

SUA’s fourth annual fashion event kicks off tonight at 7.

Daily Kansan wins its third Online Pacemaker in a row

The Kansan also won on-site awards at the National Collegiate Media Convention in Austin.

Tailgating recipe of the week: potato soup

If you're looking for something to bring to the tailgate, we've got you covered.

More than just a cheer

Kansas cheerleaders flip, tumble and practice to be a part of the KU Spirit Squad.

From backboard to surfboard

A Kansas basketball player from 1990 to 1992, David Johanning now owns the Sandbar.

Get to know your game day

Learn some of the rituals associated with KU football and its long history.

Kansan accepting applications until 20th

Advertising applications also available online.

Kansan editor applications due Sunday

Sports, campus, opinion, web, design, photo, copy and special sections editor positions posted on the KU Jobs Web site.

Kansan to hire two positions in April

The Editor-in-Chief and business manager applications are due this week.

Kansan hiring for spring semester

Applications for positions in news and advertising are available on the KU jobs Web site.

Kansan gives Student Senate grade report

As Student Senate president Hannah Love and vice president Ray Wittlinger’s term expires, their work on Student Senate is reviewed

Kansan Student Senate reporter Brenna Hawley graded the outgoing Student Senate administration on their platforms from the past year.

Student fees increase more than $35

Student fees cover services that the University normaly wouldn’t pro

In four years, student fees have increased 44 percent. They were $287 in Spring 2004 and will soon be $414.45.

Events throughout the week shed light on discrimination

Students can volunteer to help out with the Tunnel of Oppression

Hate Out Week, organized by the Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center, will include the Tunnel of Oppression.

Student Senate makes cabinet nominations

Student body president elect Adam McGonigle made nominations for the executive staff of Student Senate.

KU Queers and Allies sponsors Day of Silence today

Students raise awareness about people being bullied because of their sexual orientations

Students from 6,500 schools across the country are participating in the Day of Silence today.

Parched future of the plains

A warming climate is adversely affecting animals native to Kansas and the crops of local farmers.

Student Senate notebook

Chairs, vice chairs elected

In addition to the new chairs, the Senate has chosen to accept gifts from the Athletic Department.

Humorous write-ins fill ballots

Coach Bill Self, President Bush and Malcolm X among the people voted for in Student Senate elections

Many students voted "other" in last week's Student Senate election. Mario Chalmers received the most write-in votes.

Students go ‘Into the Streets,’ volunteer for Center

The KU Center for Community Outreach gives students opportunities to make a difference in the community

The week-long event provides events such as volunteering at the Jubilee Café and the Empty Bowl Project.

United Students wins Student Senate with 48 percent of the vote

ConnectKU comes in a close second, with only 200 fewer votes

Adam McGonigle and Michael Gillaspie received 2,005 votes, securing the positions of president and vice president of Student Senate.

Lawrence residents celebrate victory

It's not only KU students who get to celebrate the big victory.

Groups look to open kiosk again

Students would be available to answer questions regarding University

Four organizations are teaming up to get the KU Info booth in front of Stauffer-Flint Hall open for the first time in 30 years.

Student Senate Notebook

Here’s what Student Senate discussed at last night’s meeting

Student senators voted to increase fees for campus transportation and SUA, and approved a resolution that supports an alternative route for the South Lawrence Trafficway.

Pride Week increases awareness

Flags mark Pride Week

KU’s Queers and Allies celebrates the gay community in a multitude of ways, from speakers and films to a drag show.

Coalitions offer their platforms to campus

Student Senate coalitions explain policies they feel are most important

ConnectKU, Students of Liberty, and United Students hope to appeal to students and provide realistic campus improvements.

Senators question student body president’s vetoes

Hannah Love vetoes three pieces of legislation that Student Senate passed on March 12

The vetoed legislation concerns Gmail technology, a sustainability fee and the Multiculural Education Fund Board.

Enrollment overhaul on agenda for candidates

United Students want to take the hassle out of enrolling

The United Students senate coalition want to make the Enroll and Pay system more user-friendly. Improvements include easy access to listings of class prerequisites and classes required for majors.

Senate considers fee increases

Student Senators voted to increase safety and transportation fees

The fees have not been implemented yet.

Platforms discussed in Student Senate debate

Questions were submitted via YouTube, e-mail and from the audience

United Students, Connect KU and Students of Liberty debates issues such as student fees and the environment.

United Students makes garage parking a priority

Parking on campus for students is troublesome enough; paying at night is unreasonable for the coalition

The coalition wants to have parking at the Kansas Unions’ parking garage to be free after 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Student Senate candidate talks about his party's platforms

Adam Wood shares his tactics to improve student living

Adam Wood, Student Senate presidential hopeful, discusses strategies to help with dorm life, testing after breaks and much more.

Student Senate notebook

Here's what happened at the Student Senate meeting Wednesday.

A step up from ‘the shack’

KJHK proposes move to Kansas Union

Student Senate will vote tonight on a $75,000 contribution that would relocate 90.7 KJHK FM to the Kansas Union.

Connect wants to revamp Potter Lake

Student Senate coalition creates task force to focus on water quality, landscape

By improving Potter Lake’s water quality and landscape, Connect hopes the lake will become a popular gathering spot for students again.

Political event lures students with pepperoni

The Dole Institute’s pizza and politics program has doubled its audience in four years

New York Post correspondent will share his experiences over pizza today.

Senate Notebook: March 6, 2008

Here's what Student Senate discussed at last night's meeting.

Student plans bike ride across country

Topeka senior will trek from Santa Barbara to Boston

Stephanie Meehan hopes her 3,500-mile jaunt will raise awareness about housing costs in the United States.

It's time to ask questions, get answers

Student Senate candidates will participate in debate sponsored by The Kansan

Get to know the candidates at The Kansan's Student Senate Debate. Presidential and vice presidential candidates will face off on Tuesday, March 25, in the Kansas Union.

United Students propose pool for Recreation Center

Coalition’s first platform expands recreation center

One coalition said the addition, estimated to cost about $20 million, wouldn't make a splash on student fees.

New coalition looks to reduce campus fees

A lack of campaign funding could work against the group

The new group, Students of Liberty, wants to address careless spending on campus.

Senate notebook: February 28, 2008

Notes from the Feb. 28, 2008 Student Senate meeting.

Delta Force focuses on sexual health, sustainability

Student coalition campaigns issues, not candidates

The group will be putting all their effort into informing students about the two hot topics, opting not to run for election.

Outlook accounts may feature Gmail technology

Connect coalition announces Google mail system initiative

The application could provide a new format and more space, but KU Information Technology isn’t buying.

KU on Wheels faces $250,000 debt

Campus transportation fees to increase by $2.70 starting next year

KU on Wheels cannot account for $62,000 of debt.

Fee continues amid controversy

Senate votes to continue $80-a-year charge to subsidize KU athletics budget.

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