Sen. Brownback addresses RNC delegates

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

He says Gov. Sebelius would lose Senate race for his seat, endorses McCain

Dole speaks at RNC event

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

The former senator and presidential candidate backs McCain, slams Obama

Ron Paul grants private interview to KU student

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008

Paul is speaking in Minneapolis this week at the ‘counter convention’ he created

Student delegate details Democratic Convention

Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008

Clarissa Unger has spent time across the country campaigning for Barack Obama.

Professor arrested after failing to appear in court

Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008

Thomas Schreiber has also been placed on involuntary leave from the University

Students win tickets to attend Republican National Convention

Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008

A social-networking site awarded convention passes to 40 members of College Republicans across the country, including two from the University of Kansas.

Almnus reflects on race

Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

Former University basketball player shows support for first black major-party presidential nominee

Moore reiterates Obama support at DNC

Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

The representative for Kansas’ 3rd congressional district also says Sebelius has Cabinet potential.

Biden says he and Obama ‘share a common story’

Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008

Barack Obama and Joe Biden were officially named the Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees at the Democratic Convention last night.

Sebelius avoids revealing political plans

Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008

The Kansas governor said she was happy the national spotlight had been focused on Kansas.

Bitch and Moan

Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008

Officials debate improving national wi-fi coverage

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008

Politicians at the Democratic National Convention focus on broadband access Tuesday morning

Bitch and Moan

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008

So, to put it simply, I love sex and I try to do it as often as possible. Being a girl, this seems to make me a skank. I’m safe, I don’t have a ridiculous number of partners, and I’m having the time of my life. Is the double standard a negative thing in society, or am I just feeding a stereotype? Should I suppress my sexuality or just continue to do what I want? - Julie, Senior

Chief justice to field questions at business school

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

John G. Roberts, Jr., will answer questions from students at the Vickers Memorial Lecture and also judge a ‘Moot Court’ competition.

Police ride-along proves interesting experience

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Chambers, officer were on duty when a McCollum resident reportedly overdosed on escasty.

KU student to represent Obama at national convention

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Unger is one of three students from the state who will serve as a delegate to the convention.

Fake $100 bill used for delivery

Monday, April 21, 2008

A Phi Kappa Psi fraternity member reportedly used a fake $100 bill for a Pita Pit delivery order on April 11. The Lawrence Police Department is investigating the matter, but many sources believe the fraternity member didn’t realize it was fake.

Reliving the music dream

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Mark Gottschall, journalism resource center supervisor, recorded an album in Spain 35 years ago. Now the record company is re-releasing the album in CD form.

Reports of campus crime show decrease in 2007

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

While Lawrence has reported an overall increase in crime, reported crimes on campus have declined in the past decade.

Lawrence officers stay busy during madness

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Even with the rain fans took the celebration to the streets, where the police made sure things stayed safe.

Cops stayed cool when downtown got hot Monday night

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Lawrence police maintained order downtown as fans got rowdy after Monday night's victory.

Events, groups raise assault awareness

Monday, April 7, 2008

Groups, such as One in Four, and events like “Can I Kiss You?” are raising awareness about sexual violence against women.

Fans stop traffic, streak while celebrating

Monday, April 7, 2008

Jayhawk fans who stormed Massachusetts Street after Kansas' victory had mixed reviews of the Lawrence Police Department’s performance on Saturday night.

Extra police on their way to Lawrence for Final Four

Friday, April 4, 2008

Lawrence Police are calling in officers from five agencies to keep Lawrence safe after the Final Four match.

Students unaware of Final Four lottery

Thursday, April 3, 2008

All 230 students who signed up for the student ticket lottery for the Final Four received lower-level tickets, Jim Marchiony, associate athletics director said. Many students said they would have been interested in entering the lottery but did not receive an e-mail to inform them.

Students, faculty share mixed feelings on diversity

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Despite the number of minority students increasing over the past 10 years, many on campus think it can be improved.

KU fans schedule week for the Final Four game

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Despite the excitement of the game against North Carolina on Saturday, and the possibility of advancing to the national championship game, KU fans are still try to stay on top of homework before the big weekend.

Carjacking leads to charges of robbery and murder of former KU student

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Former student Brandon Fauntleroy-McDowel was recently murdered.

Student athletes focus on Students of Liberty, yet endorse United Students

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

The debate revolved around Adam Wood’s proposal to cut women’s and non-revenue sports fee.

Faculty, students victims of casual theft

Friday, March 28, 2008

While only 14 thefts have been reported this semester, safety is still a concern for many.

Student reports rape at Lorimar Town Home

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

An unidentified man reportedly raped a KU student in her Lorimar Town Home on Saturday.

Man suspected of raping University student arrested

Monday, March 24, 2008

A 20-year old Wichita resident was arrested last Tuesday in Pratt County on charges of rape and aggravated burglary.

GSP rape suspect makes first court appearance

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Check Kansan.com for the latest updates on this case.

When traveling, drink and be wary

Friday, March 14, 2008

The University's Public Safety Office urges students to take precautions while drinking in unfamiliar state or country during spring break.

Committee requests grade policy change

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

The current “WP” and “WF” policy may be reversed back to just “W” in order to simplify the process.

Break leaves students vulnerable to looting

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Students can take certain precautions before leaving for their Spring Break vacations.

Proposal would eliminate several bus stops starting in fall

Monday, March 10, 2008

Parking and Transit proposal would save University $80,000, but may prove costly to students.

Senate to consider class drop change

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

The Academics Policies and Procedures committee will recommend a new way for students to add and drop their classes.

Proposal aims to shorten the school year for Kansas universities

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008

For the policy to change, other sate universities will have to support the initiative.

Past, present, future presidents discussed

Monday, Feb. 25, 2008

The four-part series, presented by journalists and speakers from across the country, will feature various election topics.

Bus driver gives students safe, stylish ride home

Friday, Feb. 22, 2008

Drunk students won’t have to wait for a taxi or Saferide if they are willing to shell out the money.

Test lingers in students’ future

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008

With talk of a federally-mandated assessment test in universities’ futures, the University of Kansas is taking pre-emptive action.

Senators consider bill to lower tuition

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008

University of Kansas could pay 5 percent of endowments

New evaluations will benefit teachers and students

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008

To stop complaints from both students and teachers of current evaluations, a task force is introducing changes to the questions and comment sections included on the forms. University evaluations haven’t been changed in more than 20 years. The new forms were tested by students last spring an summer.

Three counties vote in Republican caucus, Huckabee wins

Monday, Feb. 11, 2008

A crowded, but successful, Republican caucus brought hundreds of voters from three area counties.

Greg Giraldo comes to campus

Friday, Feb. 8, 2008

The Comedy Central InDecision 2008 tour is bringing comedian Greg Giraldo to KU tonight.

Renowned journalist visits campus

Friday, Feb. 8, 2008

Hersh, who exposed the torture at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq with an article in The New Yorker in 2004, speaks at the Kansas Union.

Democratic Caucus unorganized yet successful

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008

More than 4,000 democrats attended the caucus last night. This number was almost double that of the 2004 caucuses.

Sebelius persuades students to support Obama

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008

Kathleen Sebelius spoke at the University on Monday about the upcoming Democratic caucuses. Sebelius strongly supported Obama and caused questions as to whether Obama, if nominated, would ask her to become his running mate.

Kansas Republicans assemble for first presidential caucus in 20 years

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008

Republicans who registered by Jan. 25 can caucus on Saturday, Feb. 9, at South Junior High, 2734 Louisiana St. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m.