Stories

Professor to appear on The Daily Show tonight

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Associate dean in the journalism school to discuss his book, “Blogwars: The New Political Battleground.”

Stouffer Apartments experience technical difficulties

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Residents have been out of phone and internet service for three weeks.

Summer renovations slated for Jayhawker Towers

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

The new upgrades will include new plumbing, wiring, appliances and will cost an estimated $8.1 million.

Students can go online if they can’t go to class

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

“Schoology,” a new Web site, offers notes and other class assignments to students who may have missed class.

Relay to raise awareness and money for cancer research

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

So far $8,000 of the $80,000 goal has been raised

Olympic protests reach the University

Friday, April 11, 2008

While several large cities have protested against the 2008 Beijing Olympics, some Chinese students at KU have publicly supported the event.

Student awarded $250 Integrity scholarship

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Emily D. Schuster has been awarded a scholarship based on her essay detailing what integrity means to her.

Fans welcome team back from San Antonio

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Fans gather at Memorial Stadium to celebrate the Jayhawks’ return to Lawrence from their national championship victory.

Fans don't have to head to San Antonio for the game

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Fans could watch the championship game in the comfort of Allen Fieldhouse.

Downtown celebration results in hours of cleanup

Monday, April 7, 2008

Crews had to clean an enormous amount of trash on Massachusetts street after Kansas' Final Four Victory on Saturday night.

Photos

Senior forward Darnell Jackson stands with the NCAA Championship trophy and his teammates in Memorial Stadium during the welcome home celebration on Tuesday afternoon. The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Memphis Tigers Monday night in the Championship game.

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Senior forward Darnell Jackson stands with the NCAA Championship trophy and his teammates in Memorial Stadium during the welcome home celebration on Tuesday afternoon. The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Memphis Tigers Monday night in the Championship game.

Former Jayhawk radio announcer Max Falkenstien hosted the pep rally to welcome the team home from their 75-68 victory against the Memphis Tigers.

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Former Jayhawk radio announcer Max Falkenstien hosted the pep rally to welcome the team home from their 75-68 victory against the Memphis Tigers.

Senior guard Rodrick Stewart gets driven to the stage on Kivisto Field at the pep rally Tuesday. Stewart broke his kneecap Friday during practice.

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Senior guard Rodrick Stewart gets driven to the stage on Kivisto Field at the pep rally Tuesday. Stewart broke his kneecap Friday during practice.

Governor Kathleen Sebelius gave a short speech at the pep rally Tuesday. She congratulated the team and got the crowd to chant "Rock Chalk Jayhawk."

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Governor Kathleen Sebelius gave a short speech at the pep rally Tuesday. She congratulated the team and got the crowd to chant

Former KU basketball star and current assistant coach Danny Manning gave a short speech at the pep rally Tuesday. Manning was on the team that won the 1988 NCAA National Championship.

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Former KU basketball star and current assistant coach Danny Manning gave a short speech at the pep rally Tuesday. Manning was on the team that won the 1988 NCAA National Championship.

Junior guard Mario Chalmers greets the crowd before a short speech at the pep rally Tuesday. Chalmers scored the 3-pointer that tied the game and forced the Tigers into overtime. The Jayhawks then beat the Tigers 75-68.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers greets the crowd before a short speech at the pep rally Tuesday. Chalmers scored the 3-pointer that tied the game and forced the Tigers into overtime. The Jayhawks then beat the Tigers 75-68.

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur, left, jokes with junior guard Brandon Rush before entering Memorial Stadium Tuesday, April 8. A replay of the championship game played on the jumbotron before the team took the stage.

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Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur, left, jokes with junior guard Brandon Rush before entering Memorial Stadium Tuesday, April 8. A replay of the championship game played on the jumbotron before the team took the stage.

Head coach Bill Self answers questions from the press after the pep rally Tuesday. This was Self's first NCAA National Championship title.

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Head coach Bill Self answers questions from the press after the pep rally Tuesday. This was Self's first NCAA National Championship title.

Senior forward Darnell Jackson stands with the NCAA Championship trophy and his teammates in Memorial Stadium during the welcome home celebration on Tuesday afternoon. The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Memphis Tigers Monday night in the Championship game.

Photo by Caleb Sommerville
Senior forward Darnell Jackson stands with the NCAA Championship trophy and his teammates in Memorial Stadium during the welcome home celebration on Tuesday afternoon. The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Memphis Tigers Monday night in the Championship game.
Caleb Sommerville

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Caleb is a junior from Hutchinson, Minn., and originally got into journalism after shadowing the editor of his local paper. He was a guest columnist for the Kansan during the spring 2007 semester and returned to intern at his local paper during the summer of 2007.

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