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Erin Brown

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Brown: On the road, liberty is found through safety

With current concerns over safety on K-10, now is not the time to increase speed limit.

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Leaving her mark

Senior Tonia Salas has accumulated several notable awards during her time at the University.

Popular lecturer goes beyond requirements

Edward McBride offers help sessions in calculus and physics.

Editorial: Safety on K-10 can’t wait for another study

The state needs to build cable barriers on K-10.

Editorial: ‘Peeping Tom’ incident reminds students to stay alert

Simply being aware and alert can make the difference between danger and safety.

Editorial: Successful year for Student Senate, but communication could improve

This year, Student Senate made substantial progress on important initiative, but still needs to work on student outreach.

Brown: Basketball loss bittersweet as a wonderful chapter closes

Team's loss hurts all the more as graduation looms and time spent at KU comes to an end.

Editorial: Proposed cuts risk future funding for vital student resources

No matter how the student senate defines it, funding for important resources should continue.

Editorial: Donate to KU Blood Drive and help save lives

Be somebody’s hero and donate blood this week.

Editorial: Cutting Federal Pell Grant Program will hurt future job market

The president's idea for the future of Pell Grants is the best option for students at the University.

Editorial: Lawrence drivers must report potholes for safer roads

As spring approaches, it's time to start looking for potholes.

Editorial: The arts are good for Kansans and the economy

New executive order eliminating the Kansan Arts Commission makes Kansas the only state in the nation without at least a quasi-governmental arts agency.

Editorial: University should provide health care for domestic partners

The university should take a lead in domestic-partner benefits.

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City commission changes rules for boarding houses

The city commission approved more parking spaces for boarding houses during Tuesday’s meeting.

Westar Energy case competition gives MBA students real-life experience

School of Business graduate students participate in a competition to assist a local energy company.

Power has been restored to downtown Lawrence

Westar spokeswoman said an underground equipment failure caused the outage.

Five arrested in two overnight burglaries

Two separate incidents in the 1100 block of Louisiana Street involved several students.

Kansas debate takes first at Wake Forest

The team defeated highly competitive schools last week, including teams from Harvard and Emory.

Debate team wins Wake Forest tournament

University of Kansas debaters defeated highly ranked teams to take first place at the prestigious tournament.

The University mourns staff member Mary Brieck

Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little offers her condolences.

Essential graduate school application Information

Ever wonder what sorts of requirements graduate schools have? Read more to find out!

Essential Graduate Application Information

Essential Graduate Application Information

Two candidates for law school dean to visit campus next week

The candidates will participate in public forums with faculty, staff, and students.

Graduate programs offered at the University

See which schools offer what programs and how any students each program has.

Government grant to fund system for special education students

System will help teachers learn most effective teaching methods for students.

KU pharmacy chapter awarded $2,000 for proposal

Proposal would incorporate multiple languages on signs and require practitioners to simplify medical terms for patients.

University to begin offering online summer classes

Students interested in summer school will no longer be restricted to on-campus courses.

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KU Police complete search of McCollum Hall

Suspect has left the area and police have finished a room-by-room search of the building.

Museum party centers on the absurd

About 200 people attended that annual Spring Student Night at the Spencer Museum of Art.

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Server outage causes campus-wide frustration

Internal power issues interrupted Internet service and left students and faculty to adjust daily routines.

University e-mail working

Students and faculty can now access KU e-mail.

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Pollen count reaches record high

Allergies continue to affect students, but they may be treatable for most.

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O’Connor gives inspiration to law students

Sandra Day O’Connor delivered the annual law lecture at the Dole Institute Monday evening.

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Optimism, commitment top Chancellor's goals

Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little’s inaugural speech emphasized academic success, dedication to research initiatives.

Sandra Day O'Connor visits KU

The first female justice will give a law lecture tonight

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Administrators dig into Lied Center expansion

University breaks ground on $2.5 million project.

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Chancellor to be inaugurated on Sunday

Secretary Sebelius, Gov. Parkinson among speakers expected at Chancellor Gray-Little’s installation ceremony.

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Senate votes to keep Kansan funding

Senators approved an amended bill that includes a separate Kansan subscription fee, as well as increases to other student fees.

Senate to vote on Kansan fee cuts

The student senate will meet Wednesday to debate cutting the campus media fee.

Q&A with new provost Jeffrey Vitter

Former provost of Texas A&M University joins the ranks at KU

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Student atheist’s video wins award

Chris Redford’s documented transformation to an atheist earns him online recognition.

Budget cuts result in smaller classes, fewer teachers

Quality of classes diminish as continued budget cuts exceed $37 million.

Jeffrey S. Vitter named provost, vice chancellor

Former Texas A&M provost will join the Jayhawks on July 1 as faculty and administration.

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Senate Finance Committee passes cuts to media fee

The full Student Senate will take up the issue in two weeks.

Proposed cuts would limit Kansan's budget

Student body leader wants $1.70 cut from media fee.

Budget deficit forces transportation cuts

Governor’s proposal avoids further cuts to education

Parkinson addresses budget shortfall, prevents cuts to higher ed

In a speech today, Gov. Parkinson released his plan to address budget gap without cutting funding for higher education.

Final provost candidate to visit campus

Jeffrey S. Vitter, the final candidate for provost, will give a presentation on campus Thursday.

Committee examines academic calendar

The academic calendar for 2011-2012 is under review.

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Penn State dean named provost candidate

The first of three candidates for provost, Philip J. McConnaughay, will visit campus Monday.

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