Danae DeShazer

Taste tests at tea time

Study researches link between green tea color, flavor

A research group for the Kansas State University Sensory Analysis Center shared their findings on the various interpretations of the taste of green tea. The group plans to develop a system for accurately and universally identifying tea flavors.

Hugoton natural gas field under study

Study shows the method for recovering gas from the field needs to be reevaluated

Field is the largest in the western hemisphere and supplies gas to 2/3 of the homes in Kansas.

The Secret to Happiness

Tibetan author Mingyur Rinpoche said the key to quieting the "talkative monkey mind" is meditation and concentration.

According to the author of "The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Science and Secret of Happiness," by conquering negative self-images, people could decrease their stress levels and lead happier lives.

Students participate in bridge conference

Eleven universities will compete in the Steel Bridge Competition in Lawrence.

Driven to Cure

Breast cancer awareness license plates pass Senate

A new license plate design will be available by this fall. The plates will feature a pink breast cancer ribbon and the words "Driven to Cure." The plates will cost $85, with $50 of the total being donated to the KU Cancer Center.

Doctor hopes for borderless world

Speaker advocates travel, creativity, Frisbees

After helping abroad through Doctors Without Borders Canada, Richard Heinz is sharing his experience with students. He is opening their eyes to a borderless world he sees evolving.

Watkins holds free clinic for runners

Will analyze participants' posture, stride and flexibility

The first two stages of the clinic are free and will analyze a runner's performance. Participants can make appointments for individual analysis and correction.

School of Journalism wins writing award

Hearst program awards school $15,800

Two reporters will travel to the National Writing Championship in San Francisco in June to compete for more than $1,500 in prize winnings.

Half-marathon takes runners on tour of Lawrence

Raintree Run features half-marathon and 5k races

Donations from the half-marathon and 5k races will be donated to Health Care Access Clinic.

Students' Rights wins no seats in election

Coalition had 10 students run

Smaller third party struggles with name recognition

Crop design to replicate butterfly stamp

KU professor, crop artist raise awareness for pollinators

A half-acre design of flowers and mulch will resemble the butterfly postage stamps to be issued for National Pollinator Week.

Hurricane Katrina “villain” voices his side

Former FEMA director blames Louisiana’s local government

Michael Brown, former director of Federal Emergency Management Agency, spoke at the Dole Institute of Politics on Wednesday in response to FEMA’s late response to the Hurricane Katrina tragedy. He said miscommunication and Louisiana’s local government is to blame for delayed aid for victims.

Birth control prices get knocked up

Student health centers face cost increase for the pill

After ending contracts with its pharmaceutical manufacturers, student health centers nationwide will no longer offer "clinic packs" for students. Health center prices are expected increase from $8 to $40.

HIV infects someone every 15 seconds

Student group uses statistics to increase HIV/AIDS awareness

Shocking HIV/AIDS statistics inspire students to form awareness group. 15 Seconds Week will include several on-campus events.

Museum to let you be a kid again

Now it's ok to play with your food

The Natural History Museum will offer several hands-on experiments involving several everyday food items like pickles and cornstarch.

Lawrence resident changes eating habits

Man continues to eat fast food but now has a healthier life.

Daniel Fisher was part of Local Burger’s “Localize Me” project. He has seen the results and is happy to have been apart of the unique opportunity.

Students participate in mumps study

Interest comes from last spring's outbreak

Center For Disease Control asked returning donors to participate in a mumps study. At this point 40 returning donors have agreed to take part.

Web site helps correct harmful study habits

Cramming and uninterrupted study sessions are detrimental to students

Students who deprive themselves of sleep to study will not retain information. The Web site, Smart-Kit.com, encourages students to adopt healthy study behaviors.

School receives top-five ranking, again

Little turnover of faculty continues strong tradition at school of pharmacy

Pharmacy continues tradition of excellence with a 'faculty of stars', for sixth consecutive year. The number one ranked school has held its spot for 25 years.

Week encourages image acceptance

Positive Affirmation Day, which is part of Celebrate Everyone Week, is part of annual event dedicated to body image differences

The week, which is sponsored by HOMEBASE and KU Student Health Services, aims to deter negatives stereotypes about how people should look. Instead inner qualities and uniqueness are main points of the events.

Drug therapy could become individual, KU research suggests

Recent KU research shows that aging affects drug dosage for patients.

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