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Francesca Chambers

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In the life of... a plastic surgeon

Living vicariously through others is OK with us.

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"O, Christmas tree, o, Christmas tree"

Owning a Christmas tree farm is more than just cutting down trees.

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Get some culture

Kendra Marable at Wonder Fair

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Essential life skills

Finding the shortest line at the grocery store.

Get some culture: Flamenco dancing

It's not all about fast food and beer pong.

Eight things to do before you graduate

Ways to get the most out of your time at the University.

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Running away from perfection

How running a long-distance race helped me overcome my fear of failing.

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Essential life skills: Safer drinking on your 21st

In case of emergency, read quickly.

Essential life skills: Dealing with the police at parties

In case of emergency, read quickly.

In the life of: A stockbroker

Living vicariously through others is ok with us.

Get some culture: Spencer printroom

It's not all about fast food and beer pong.

Going the distance

Video chatting helps students network and even apply for jobs.

Them's fightin' words

How NOT to get into a bar fight.

Get some culture: soul nights

Check out classic soul music at the Tap Room.

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Let's talk dirty

Bathing habits — and the idea of “dirty” and “clean” — vary throughout history and from person to person

In the life of: a stenographer

living vicariously through others is ok with us.

Essential life skills: sending flowers

In case of emergency, read quickly.

Foods to help you lose that butt and gut

Eating healthy during school doesn’t require as much time or money as students think.

Get some culture: play tennis

It’s not all about fast food and beer pong.

In the life of ... a vintage store owner

Living vicariously through others is ok with us.

In the life of ... a Merry Maid

So what's it really like to be a Merry Maid?

Endowment’s contribution to the University will decrease by 10 percent next year

Because of a 26.6 percent decline in the association’s long-term investment program, Endowment is forced to reduce monetary support to the University.

KU Endowment-funded student aid safe

KU Endowment’s assets are down 2.9 percent this fiscal year, but Endowment officials said the association had no plans to decrease aid to students.

Disappointment sets in for Republican supporters

GOP election watch parties break up early as Barack Obama defeats John McCain

Evaluating presidential platforms

Obama and McCain differ on three major points during campaign.

Texting has g2g for student drivers

Despite climbing number of accidents, students say they still text while driving.

Student town hall forum on the presidential election broadcasts live from campus

The Dole Institute of Politics plays host to the morning crew of KMBZ 980 radio, which asked students their opinions on presidential politics and “SNL” sketches.

A student by any other name...

The University releases top undergraduate names.

Nader speaks to Lawrence crowd

Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader reminded listeners at Abe and Jake's Landing that he's also on the ballot in Kansas.

Tanning salon stands the heat

A Kansas Union tanning salon remains open despite warnings from doctors.

Student interns at ‘Daily Show’

Her aspirations of working on a New York comedy show came true last year.

Where to watch the debate

Several spots around Lawrence are hosting debate watch parties Friday night.

Professor says school punishment unfair

University psychology teacher put on paid leave, banned from his office and served 10 days in jail.

The 2008 Democratic National Convention in Photos

View coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Sen. Brownback addresses RNC delegates

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

Dole speaks at RNC event

The former senator and presidential candidate backs McCain, slams Obama

Ron Paul grants private interview to KU student

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

Professor arrested after failing to appear in court

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

Student delegate details Democratic Convention

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

Students win tickets to attend Republican National Convention

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

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

Moore reiterates Obama support at DNC

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

Biden says he and Obama ‘share a common story’

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

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

Officials debate improving national wi-fi coverage

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

Chief justice to field questions at business school

This is the first visit for the justice to the University

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

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Police ride-along proves interesting experience

Kansan reporter Francesca Chambers recounts her night with Officer Richard Whitis

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

KU student to represent Obama at national convention

Kansas Democratic Party elects Clarissa Unger from the third district

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

Fake $100 bill used for delivery

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.

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Reliving the music dream

Gottschall recorded the album after dropping college and traveling to Europe with a banjo

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.

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