Dylan Sands

University’s alcohol initiatives considered good start

Researchers say new initiatives must control alcohol consumption in entire Lawrence community to be effective on campus.

Task force meets about campus alcohol problems

The new University Alcohol Task Force considers pre-game drinking and campus chalking bans.

Alcohol related deaths could impact dorm privacy

Change to policy could eliminate need for search warrants in dorms.

Court sets the date for 821 Club’s fate

City officials schedule hearing to determine whether the club should be shut down.

Review: ‘Cows are Freaky When They Look at You’

Classic Lawrence stories provide a groovy narrative for life in the 1960s and 1970s.

City moves to close 821 Club

A club with a troubled past is being closed by the city for code violations.

University mourns death of another student

Antonio Mateos, Lawrence junior, died June 27 in Jefferson County.

Campus police utilize segways

Public safety office enjoys investment, waits for cost benefit analysis

City passes stricter house party regulations

The new ordinance holds party hosts accountable for minors caught drinking.

Hundreds attend memorial for Frederick

Hundreds of friends, family, coworkers and former students attended a memorial Wednesday for former athletics director Robert Frederick.

Former athletics director remembered by many

Robert Frederick, athletics director for 14 years, died Friday night at the age of 69.

Former student pays restitution

Basoflas paid resitution the the Lawrence Humane Society and Lawrence Veterinary Hospital.

Students remember Robert Frederick

Frederick, former athetics director, died Friday after a bicycle accident.

Former athletics director flown by air ambulance after bicycle accident

Former student has not paid restitution

Cem Basoflas, former student from Istanbul Turkey, still owes thousands for animal cruelty.

Swine Flu infects two in Douglas County

Health officials say there is no need to change travel plans

Swine flu confirmed in Douglas County

A local late-stage victim adds to growing international diagnoses.

Boyda considers KU pharmaceuticals proposal

Kansas pushes for $21 million addition to west-campus biology center

On Friday, the University of Kansas’ pharmaceutical program presented Representative Nancy Boyda, D-Kan., its proposal for a multi-million dollar addition to the Structural Biology Center. Boyda greatly supports the KU pharmacy program and says that it is known and respected worldwide.

New Joint Chiefs Chairman visits Leavenworth

Adm. Mullen answers troops’ questions about military

Newly Appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Michael Mullen visited troops at Ft. Leavenworth Tuesday.

Visitors bring in fossils for examination

University’s Natural History Museum lets Lawrencians show off collections

The University of Kansas Natural History Museum played host to “What on Earth? Rocks, Fossils and Meteorites” Sunday. The event let visitors get their fossils examined for historical validity.

Consumers As Providers helps people help others

Program treats mental illnesses, provides counseling training

The Consumers as Providers Training Program, or CAP, gives people with mental illnesses the opportunity to get treatment and go on to help others in the same situation.

Panel to discuss world climate policy

Law school brings experts together to consider solutions to global warming

A group of law school professors are composing a book on government failure to address global warming. In an effort to increase expert input for the book the law school is playing host to several experts across a variety of academic fields.

Facebook accounts pose dangers

Party invites, revealing pictures may be damaging

Incriminating information online can both endanger student security and harm future career endeavors, cyber security specialists said in a Monday night lecture.

Students participate in abusive relationships

Numbers involved with violent significant others rising

According to recent surveys, roughly 30 percent of college students have been involved in physically violent relationships.

The wild side of KU

Hiking, nature trails planned for new nature reserve

The 160-acre Suzanne Ecke McColl Nature Reserve was added last month to protect existing tallgrass prarie land in Douglas County.

“A Prehistoric Adventure” premieres

Dinosaur documentary features marine reptiles, Kansas scenery

National Geographic consulted University of Kansas science professors to ensure the dinosaurs in its new film “Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure” were as true-to-life as possible.

Center for Sustainability seeks award nominees

Group wants to honor students, faculty, staff for environmental efforts

The KU Center for Sustainability is looking for nominees for its first Sustainability Leadership Awards. The awards will be presented Oct. 24 as part of Campus Sustainability Day.

Softball, 5K run aid breast cancer fund

Jayhawks observe breast cancer awareness week with charity events

The Jayhawk Pink Classic softball tournament already brought in $5,000, and the Oct. 7 5K Run/Walk will wrap up the week. All proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Bikers get more room to park on campus

University recognizes need for more bike racks

With gas prices rising, more University of Kansas students are riding their bikes to campus. To accommodate the growing number of bikers, the University created more bike racks.

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas visits AbleHawks

Pageant winner encourages students to “Use Your Power!”

Lorraine Cannistra, Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2007, visited AbleHawks members Tuesday night. She spread her message, “Use Your Power!” to members.

Don’t muck with my T-shirt

Students brainstorm ideas to replace offensive gamewear

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee held a meeting Monday night to begin work on designing a new T-shirt to replace the “Muck Fizzou” shirts. The committee wants input from all students on the design and hopes to unite fans under one image.

Blood drive committee sets goal of 1,200 donations

Increase of sites to allow students the ability to donate between classes

The Red Cross, Community Blood Center and the University of Kansas Blood Drive Committee are sponsoring a week-long blood drive.

KU alumnus, professors discuss geography

Forum addresses the public’s lack of knowledge about physical and cultural boundaries

Professors said that the de-emphasis on geography in schools after World War II led to the current public ignorance of the subject.

Researchers, students to develop cleaner fuel

Group working to produce practical biodiesel from food wastes

In the future, campus buses could be powered by leftovers from the The Underground and other eateries. The University Biodiesel Initiative is working on producing a cleaner-burning biofuel and is studying how the new fuel emissions will affect the environment.

University scientists discuss apocalypse

History Channel show on hypothetical disasters features KU experts

Bruce Lieberman, curator of invertebrate paleontology at the Natural History Museum, and Brian Thomas, who earned his doctorate in physics in 2005, will be on tonight’s episode of “Mega Disasters,” discussing the possibly of massive stars exploding.

Sex and the vaccines

Women of Watkins Health Center discuss HPV and the vaccine Gardasil.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 50 percent of sexually active men and women will contract gential HPV in their lifetimes.

Cell phones could be solution for child neglect

KU researchers receive grant to study single-parenting program’s effectiveness

A team of University scientists have received a $1.6 million grant to study how effective a recent Planned Activities Training program is in preventing child maltreatment. The program will give to single mothers special cell phones that allow constant contact with parenting coaches.

Students and faculty work to ensure bridge safety

Campus group partners with KDOT to extend life of older structures and save money

The group works with engineers to develop new technologies that can prolong the life of bridges and signal when they need repairs.

University to open new autism center

Center to provide research, training for families

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism affects one in 150 children. Now, 20 KU researchers and faculty are planning a research and training center to ease the effects of the disease.

New bike racks to be implemented

The University reduces congestion at racks

Students have the chance to add their in-put on where the new racks should be located.

Hair salon promotes cancer awareness

Salon Hawk sells pink hair extensions for charity

Salon Hawk, located in the Kansas Union, is spreading cancer awareness by offering special pink hair extensions and donating the money from sales to a breast cancer awareness fund.

Regents provide far more for far less

Insurance coverage for students increases across state with new comprehensive plan

The Board of Regents has dramatically increased the available insurance coverage for students in a new plan. The recently took control of student insurance and worked together to produce a more comprehensive plan.

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