Taste tests at tea time

Friday, May 4, 2007

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

Thursday, May 3, 2007

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

The Secret to Happiness

Monday, April 30, 2007

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.

Driven to Cure

Friday, April 27, 2007

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.

Students participate in bridge conference

Friday, April 27, 2007

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

Doctor hopes for borderless world

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

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

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

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.

Half-marathon takes runners on tour of Lawrence

Friday, April 13, 2007

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

School of Journalism wins writing award

Friday, April 13, 2007

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

Students' Rights wins no seats in election

Friday, April 13, 2007

Smaller third party struggles with name recognition

Crop design to replicate butterfly stamp

Thursday, April 12, 2007

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

Thursday, April 5, 2007

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

Friday, March 30, 2007

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

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

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

Friday, March 16, 2007

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

Lawrence resident changes eating habits

Thursday, March 8, 2007

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

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

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

Thursday, March 1, 2007

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

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007

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

Monday, Feb. 26, 2007

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

Friday, Feb. 23, 2007

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

Danae DeShazer