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Brianne Pfannenstiel

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Morning Brew: Two Jayhawks fly the coop

What one Kansan staffer has in common with basketball star Xavier Henry.

Choosing a major

Student athletes navigate two worlds.

Time, money and resources

Student athletes navigate two worlds.

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Rules of the game

Student athletes navigate two worlds.

Stretched thin

Student athletes navigate two worlds.

Unpaid professionals

Student athletes navigate two worlds.

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Emergency crews respond to fire alarm at Oread Hotel

Guests, including the Oklahoma men's basketball team, were evacuated.

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KU students share Haiti earthquake experience

Adam and Karen Buhler recount their time spent in Haiti from Jan. 5 to Jan. 15.

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Softball wins two of three weekend games

Jayhawks pulled out victories in an up-and-down Jayhawk Fall Invitational.

Athletics to raise money for cancer cure

Soccer match will start the fundraising events.

Softball starts practices

Team will host two tournaments in October.

Alcohol policy adds amnesty, parent notification

The University’s revised alcohol policy also includes an online assessment for incoming freshmen.

Policy serves those who serve

“One-stop withdrawal” allows students in the military to stay enrolled at the University if they are deployed.

Body found in Naismith Hall Friday identified as local high school student

A visitation for the Lawrence Free State High School senior will be held Monday evening.

A sobering conversation

University struggles to address the complexities of alcohol policy in the wake of student's death

Concert held in memory of Jason Wren

The event at Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity raised awareness about alcohol safety.

Committee to sift through chancellor candidates

Despite nominations for the position, Barack Obama and Bill Cosby didn’t make the cut.

Student Senate gets report card

The Kansan takes a look at the current administration’s promises and achievements.

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United Students candidates fined

Two campaigning violation charges against the coalition were dropped while two resulted in fines.

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Heilman wins student body presidency

United Students leaders endured little sleep and less certainty, but student votes went their way.

United Students to file appeal

Coalition will fight decision against May Davis.

Davis will remain on ballot, election will continue as scheduled

United Students vice presidential candidate found guilty of harassing members of elections commission.

Campus media sponsor Senate debate

Campus media played host to the second annual Student Senate debate Monday afternoon.

Envision candidate files complaint

Hearing to be held night before elections

Journalism professor leaving

David Perlmutter takes director position at University of Iowa’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Senate approves fee changes

Senators debated campus media and sustainability fees but approved original recommendations

Athletics fee not part of proposed cuts

Senators could cut $5 of $40 fee, but worry about possibility of veto.

Senate finalizes funding recommendations

Some student organizations will see increases or decreases in budget.

Fourth candidate joins campus presidential race

The Student Senate elections commission approved the candidacy of Tutu Lee, Manhattan senior, Tuesday night.

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Student announces run for Senate with YouTube video

Tutu Lee, Manhattan senior, hasn’t received approval by the elections commission.

Campus elections 2009: Envision

Senate ethics, a sustainable campus and fiscal responsibility comprise Envision’s platform.

Campus elections 2009: Students of Liberty

A more sustainable campus, creating separation of power within Student Senate are main issues.

Campus elections 2009: United Students

Extending the textbook refund deadline, lowering the All-Sports combo price are some of the issues

Regents proposal would freeze tuition

The plan could cause problems for the University’s four-year tuition compact.

Executive Committee votes to uphold Porte’s suspension

President’s ability to remove executive staff members one of the issues debated.

Lawrence, Manhattan rapes may be related

Kansas attorney general urges Kansans to be cautious during spring break.

Attorney General: Possible connection between Lawrence, Manhattan rapes

Law enforcement encourages vigilance during spring break.

Chancellor names interim provost

Joseph Steinmetz, CLAS dean, will take over as provost on July 1.

Senate treasurer out for finance talks

Alex Porte was suspended Tuesday for leaking a confidential senate budget proposal concerning campus media.

Student body president suspends treasurer

Suspension comes after treasurer releases memo to The Kansan.

Student Senate reviewing fees

To keep overall fees the same, some individual fees will have to be reduced.

Coalitions plan financial advising office

Plans will offer students opportunities to advise peers and get real-life experience investing money.

Campus fees will not increase next year

Student Senate will review current fees to ensure that overall campus fees remain the same.

State moves money to pay employees

Gov. Sebelius and legislators approved transfer of funds Wednesday.

State employees should see paychecks Friday

Gov. Sebelius signed bill to help state in budget crisis.

Republicans demand Sebelius sign budget

Without it, GOP senators say they won’t allow the state to pay bills—including employee paychecks.

Chancellor talks budget cuts with Kansas Senate

Hemenway spoke to legislators about his concerns of the effects of Sebelius’ proposals.

Senate rejects funding bill

Legislation would have restricted money allotment for groups.

Committee considers eliminating Stop Day

Possible calendar changes are aimed at lowering the number of class days

Student Senate stays greek

Choosing a candidate from the greek community can bolster a coalition’s appeal.

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