Caleb Sommerville

Professor to appear on The Daily Show tonight

Associate journalism dean will talk about is new book

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

Summer renovations slated for Jayhawker Towers

Upgrades at campus apartment complex take priority over GSP’s reconstruction

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

Stouffer Apartments experience technical difficulties

The University has helped residents through the troubles

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

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

Class material, notes can be downloaded from Web site

“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

The annual Relay for Life is being sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Student can register to participate until May 2.

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

Olympic protests reach the University

As international tensions rise concerning China and Tibet, several students took the debate to Wescoe Beach

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

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

Players, coach thank fans for support at Memorial Stadium today

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

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

Downtown celebration results in hours of cleanup

Mass. Street littered with beer cans and bottles, flower beds trampled

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

Dewd, where’s my house?

Group of 10 friends formed ‘Mountain Dewds’ and bought house together after a 2003 roadtrip

‘Mountain Dewds’ group has grown to include two houses and 21 members and are “promoters of awesomeness.”

“Empty Bowls” sold to help combat hunger

North Carolina program to benefit Jubilee Cafe

Jayhawkers Towers Tenants Association bought bowls, which tenants and children decorated.

Jewish fraternity making a comeback to the University

After nearly a decade absence, Zeta Beta Tau plans to join the 40 greek houses

The fraternity suffered from a lack of leadership but hopes to recruit about 20-30 recruits before next academic year.

Spencer Research Library offers a unique collection of Irish literature

It contains more than 250,000 books

Books include a signed first edition of James Joyce’s “Ulysses.”

Don't let 'em bite: Preventions keep bedbugs away

Spring break travellers may bring back with them inconvenient guests

The University of Kansas takes several precautions to prevent infestions.

Incentives offered for Student Senate Debate

Students, groups can enter for raffle prizes by attending event

Participants hope that a raffle and prizes will help bring non-Student Senate members to The Kansan's debate.

Rock Chalk Revue: Photo essay

Highlights and pictures from Rock Chalk Revue, the annual fraternity and sorority fund-raiser for United Way.

Smoking banned in Wescoe stairwells

Human resources complaint prompted change

Facilities Operations staff posted "no smoking" signs in the Wesoce Hall stairwells Thursday. Students and staff had mixed reactions.

Students volunteer for new church

Faith community part of house for homeless and needy

River City Church, a new place of worship with some unconventional practices, focuses on reaching the “unchurched,” or “post-churched.”

University anti-virus software plagues students

Sophos seems to do more bad than good

Residence hall students find that KU's required anti-virus program causes problems.

New program lets chemistry students go abroad

A joint program with two european universities lets students study overseas

Chemistry students get the opportunity to study abroad with the EU Atlantis Program.

Students remember friend with 2nd annual concert

All the proceeds from the concert, held at the Granada April 4, will go to Children’s Mercy Hospital

One annual fraternity party has changed into a benefit concert for Scott Innes, who died from cancer in January 2004.

Students experience distinct living

Living in downtown Lawrence proves convenient, not too expensive

Students occupy a number of downtown lofts located above businesses, restaurants and bars.

Campus safety measures increase

Scholarship halls are in the process of getting card scanners installed

Residence hall upgrades have brought a number of additional safety provisions.

Students win sports writing Hearst awards

Two KU journalism students have placed in the prestigious Hearst writing competition.

Snow and buses lead to cancellation

Afternoon announcement is second class cancellation this month

Difficulty with buses getting up hills and a snow storm Thursday caused classes after 1 p.m. to be canceled.

Classes canceled after 1 p.m. today

The University has canceled classes after 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 21. All night classes are also canceled, and university employees may leave at 4 p.m.

Spring has sprung for prospective students

Warmer weather contributes to an increase in tours for high school students who are looking at going to the University.

Erratic cold weather has also caused the University to use more bus tours. The office of admission also hosts many days for visiting high school students.

Alumna follows unforeseen career path abroad

Karen Chandler, 1998 graduate, works for the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan

Chandler, political officer for the PRT, helps local officials solve problems in the Farah province.

Lied Center cashes in on a musical tribute

Touring Broadway show performs Johnny Cash revue

The “Ring of Fire” begins at 7:30 tonight. Tickets are $24.50 for KU students and children, and $49 for adults.

University cancels classes after storm

Heavy snowfall Tuesday night provides students with the first snow day in years

After Lawrence saw several inches of snow in a few hours, University officials decide to cancel classes for Wednesday.

Expanded inboxes to allow more e-mails

Students will delete messages less frequently thanks to a megabyte increase

Last Wednesday, Information Services announced that students’ e-mail mailboxes had been increased from 30 megabytes to 100 megabytes this semester. The increase is to accommodate students’ demand for more inbox space for e-mails and attachments.

Four more buildings go wireless on campus

Campus is expected to go completely wireless by July 2008 as part of KU’s Wireless Initiative

Student Senate surveyed campus and students to decide the buildings to make wireless

On and off

Living both on and off campus gets pricey

Students have many options for living on and off campus, but which is more expensive?

Handle vandal inconveniences residents

Broken door handles cause maintenance trouble

Jayhawker Towers residents have trouble entering Tower C because of vandals.

Residence hall redos down the road

Loose plans intend student housing changes

Oliver Hall, McCollum Hall, GSP-Corbin Hall and Jayhawker Towers remain without renovations.

KU reveals redesigned home page

New design intended to be more interactive

The new home page was revealed on Jan. 16 after six months in the making.

Lawrence Freenet offers wireless plan to KU

The local Wi-Fi company proposed a plan to give all KU students free wireless Internet

Lawrence Freenet recently offered free wireless Internet and improved tech support to KU’s campus, but the University said much of the campus is already wireless and turned down the proposal.

Two journalism students win Hearst Awards

The foundation has given more than $500 million in grants and awards.

New security system in place at residence halls

KU IDs scanners offer safer environment for students despite inconvenience and cost

The Department of Student Housing’s new card-scanning system will require students to have a KU ID to enter in an effort to tighten security at all eight residence halls.

Editorial: Don't bother handing out fliers

Students toss away paper handouts, creating litter on campus

Fliers aren't an effective marketing ploy; Most students toss them on the ground or in the waste. Advertisers should consider posting to Web sites instead.

Sommerville: Celebrity obstructs reality

Students care more about stars' lives than real issues

Some people worry more about the brand of shampoo Jessica Simpson uses than who was elected to city government or the mass genocide happening in Darfur. Students should stop obsessing about celebrities and start paying more attention to the world around them.

Stories by Caleb