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Jesse Rangel

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Emergency crews respond to fire alarm at Oread Hotel

Guests, including the Oklahoma men's basketball team, were evacuated.

Student files appeal in SNA election

Stouffer Place apartments replaces its leadership group to hold elections.

University budget faces cuts

Amount of operating money reflects the current economic situation.

Actions speak louder than words

For the first time, Kansas Audio Reader took on one vocational student’s entire courseload, deadlines and all.

Five groups chosen for Rock Chalk Revue

Performance teams chosen for March show.

Furloughs won’t affect student jobs

Students will be safe from temporary layoffs that could be implemented after more budget cuts.

Deans prepare for recent budget cuts

KU is searching for ways to maximize resources after an announced $2 million cut.

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Kansan holds Q&A with Chancellor Gray-Little

The chancellor answers questions about the budget and her time so far at the University.

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New state budget slices $2M from education

University officials say reductions were less than expected from Gov. Parkinson’s latest cuts.

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Chancellor examines University standards

University committee will work with Gray-Little to possibly change admissions and recruitment procedures.

AlcoholEdu survey results confirm problems

The University’s alcohol task force received its first glimpse of the statistics Thursday.

Man charged in hit-and-run accident

Joel Cedric Hernandez was charged with vehicular homicide in connection to accident that struck bicyclist.

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Athletes’ graduation rate at 63 percent

General student population graduates at lower rate than student athletes.

Chancellor’s inauguration date announced

Gray-Little will emphasize community service in her April 11, 2010, inauguration.

Silent auction to fund the community shelter tonight

A signed men’s basketball is among the items to be auctioned at Abe & Jake’s Landing.

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Gray-Little plans University initiative

Chancellor wants to improve school’s national academic rankings and retention rate.

Hemenway spends days researching

After retiring, the former chancellor works in the Hall Center working on his upcoming book.

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Student groups raise awareness

Ten campus organizations promote domestic violence prevention.

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New Pharmacy building on schedule to open

Extra space should allow School to increase enrollment by about 50 percent.

Campus demand for flu vaccines increases

Watkins ran out of seasonal flu vaccine Tuesday and canceled all but one H1N1 clinic.

Web site offers information fair online

Hire Kansas Talent offers Internet forum for graduate program recruitment.

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Preserving the ECM

Ecumenical Christian Ministries building is now considered a historic site.

School of Education could implement four-year plan

School takes five-year plan back to the drawing board.

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KU works on improving cell phone signals

The potential plan with phone carriers could help eliminate dead zones and missed calls on campus.

Stimulus providing fellowships to grad students

Fellowships will be available in early 2010.

CLAS implements new advising system

Graduation positioning system will help students explore majors and plan to graduate on time.

Students pass out after giving blood

Two students fainted on campus after donating in the blood drive.

Groups must detail fund proposals

Student Senate looks closer at funding requests after a decrease in the student activity fee.

Addition to Memorial Stadium approved

Board of Regents approves proposed plan for new section in Memorial Stadium.

Political speakers in high demand

Dole Institute and SUA attract figures for political lectures.

Bus crashes into campus building

A Park and Ride vehicle damaged Higuchi Hall Tuesday afternoon.

Lawrence junior dies in accident

University mourns Kara Morgan, who died after a car crash on Kansas Highway 10 Saturday.

Search for new provost begins

The University formed committees to find new provost and two deans.

Bud Light team-colored cans causing stir

University expresses concern about blue and red cans promoting underage drinking.

Athletics proposes new stadium suites tower

The Athletics Department hopes to build an addition to Memorial Stadium and pledges $40 million to academics if the plan is approved.

Jenkins talks health care

U.S. rep. says she’s happy to see many faces at town hall meeting.

'Personal Finance' enrollment rises

Enrollment in the financial course is at its maximum limit.

Future admission requirements may change

Kansas Governor and Regents discuss elevating school rankings by toughening standards.

Housing speeds up renovation schedule

Jayhawker Towers fixed apartments a year early at Athletic Department’s request.

Williams Fund opens to student body

Students can begin donating now for priority seating after graduation.

Alcohol education required for new students

New students younger than 22 must take an online course about using alcohol safely.

SUA sees drop in sales of discount card

Disappointing sales figures for an optional campus fee have left SUA puzzled.

A numbers problem for Engineering School

Amid budget cuts, Regents have asked the program to increase enrollment

Perkins optimistic about basketball programs

Kansas Athletic Director thinks previous accomplishments will mean successful seasons.

Perkins speaks on upcoming football season

Athletics director Lew Perkins spoke of planned improvements in defense and a strengthened schedule.

Review: Shop Class As Soulcraft

Philosopher-mechanic explores intellectual value of blue-color work.

Job placement rate worries professionals

Career experts see hope in the future for job opportunities despite recent problems.

Memorial Stadium gains new cheering section

Students have a new section dedicated to traditional songs, cheers and chants.

Regents allocating funds to maintenance, tuition

Two thirds of funds are going towards deferred maintenance with the remainder providing tuition assistance.

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