Kansan gives Student Senate grade report

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

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

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

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

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

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

KU Queers and Allies sponsors Day of Silence today

Friday, April 25, 2008

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

Student Senate makes cabinet nominations

Friday, April 25, 2008

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

Parched future of the plains

Thursday, April 24, 2008

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

Student Senate notebook

Thursday, April 17, 2008

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

Humorous write-ins fill ballots

Monday, April 14, 2008

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

Monday, April 14, 2008

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

Friday, April 11, 2008

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

Lawrence residents celebrate victory

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

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

Pride Week increases awareness

Thursday, April 3, 2008

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

Groups look to open kiosk again

Thursday, April 3, 2008

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

Thursday, April 3, 2008

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.

Coalitions offer their platforms to campus

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

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

Senators question student body president’s vetoes

Monday, March 31, 2008

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

Enrollment overhaul on agenda for candidates

Friday, March 28, 2008

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

Thursday, March 27, 2008

The fees have not been implemented yet.

United Students makes garage parking a priority

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

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

Platforms discussed in Student Senate debate

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

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

Student Senate candidate talks about his party's platforms

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

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

Student Senate notebook

Thursday, March 13, 2008

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

A step up from ‘the shack’

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

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

Monday, March 10, 2008

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

Thursday, March 6, 2008

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

Student plans bike ride across country

Thursday, March 6, 2008

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

Senate Notebook: March 6, 2008

Thursday, March 6, 2008

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

It's time to ask questions, get answers

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

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

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

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

Monday, March 3, 2008

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

Delta Force focuses on sexual health, sustainability

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008

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

Senate notebook: February 28, 2008

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008

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

Outlook accounts may feature Gmail technology

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008

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

KU on Wheels faces $250,000 debt

Monday, Feb. 25, 2008

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

Fee continues amid controversy

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008

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

Password snafu thwarts Senate's clickers debut

Monday, Feb. 18, 2008

Expensive clickers may work after inspection by technician

Free ad space for all organizations considered

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008

Groups such as fraternities, sororities and performing arts currently cannot advertise for free. Only groups with open membership can advertise for free in The Kansan under the Student Advertising Program.

Proposal is considered to bring beer back to Jaybowl

Monday, Feb. 11, 2008

Some students and administrators think the propsal could draw more people to the Kansas Union but some still worry about under-age drinking.

Multicultural Resource Center opens today for all University students

Monday, Feb. 11, 2008

The new building next to the Kansas Union replaces the old center behind the Military Science Building.

Student Senate notebook: Funds may be used for bus debt, Conference

Friday, Feb. 8, 2008

Student organizations with selective membership may qualify for free advertising in the University Daily Kansan, and KU on Wheels can help ease their debt if these new bills are passed in Senate.

Student senators to lobby new textbook law

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008

Student Senate hopes to lobby the state legislature to require tighter regulation for textbook publishers.

Students satisfied with academic advising

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008

KU students reported being happy with their experience but many still don't take advantage of advising.

University launches Wiki site

Monday, Feb. 4, 2008

Site to be used to educate

Senate supports Oread Inn

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008

The Student Senate voted 22-30 on a bill that would object to the building of the new inn. Senate also voted to fund a program that discusses gender in the workplace and in college.

Oread Inn to face opposition from Student Senate

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008

Some senate members said that the Inn is not a student-friendly building and would raise property taxes. Other members said that property values would be raised regardless of the building and it would benefit alumni.

Students campaign for Ron Paul

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008

Ron Paul’s campaign relies on grassroots action and young people.

Student coalition opts to focus on issues instead of candidates

Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008

When it has run candidates the last 11 years, Delta Force has won only once.

United Students meets, discusses plans

Monday, Jan. 28, 2008

The coalition describes their plans for election season, and its vice presidential candidate discusses why his age shouldn’t overshadow his experience.

Student Senate Notes: January 24, 2008

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008

Student Senate supports bill opposing hotel construction.

Students intern for Obama

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008

The political climate for students is changing, and students are doing their part to influence the change.

Brenna Hawley

Jayplay Designer, Reporter

Brenna worked on her high school journalism staff in Salina for three years as a features editor, co-editor-in-chief, and editor-in-chief. At the The University Daily Kansan, she has worked as a designer, design chief and Jayplay designer. Her ultimate goal in journalism changes every semester, but currently she wants to design at a magazine after graduation.

More Stories