Jesse Trimble

Trimble: Cherish this Father's Day

Spend time with your dad this Father's Day.

Trimble: Lawrence is even better in summer

Calm, quiet days and nights make Lawrence enjoyable in summer.

George Tiller vigil to be held

A candle-light vigil will be held for George Tiller this evening in South Park. Tiller, who was a medical director of an abortion clinic in Wichita, was shot and killed this morning at his church.

Dying for change

An autoimmune disease is killing Jon Lane. Two months ago, Jon, a Tonganoxie freshman, posted a video to YouTube to ask that the country vote in a president who, he says, would change the health care system and help him live. Now all he can do is wait.

Focusing on safety

With finals in full swing, stressed students may behave in unsafe ways, but now is not the time for them to drop their guard, University officials say.

South Asian student group welcomes Indian comedian

Prashanth Venkataramanujam tries to tailor his humor to address universal themes and appeal to all college students, not just South Asians.

Students defy statistics, give back to community

Three KU students split their time between studying and volunteering.

There’s a group at the University for everyone

Ducks Unlimited, Prison Ball Club and the Art of Living club are among the more than 500 clubs available to students.

Student activists come out against Proposition 8

Members of Queers and Allies protested California’s ban on gay marriage with demonstrations in Kansas City, Mo., and St. Louis.

Humane society seeks funds through site contest

The Animal Rescue Site is offering a contest for the best humane society on its Web site. The contest ends Dec. 4.

Some who can’t vote still care

These international students followed the presidential elections though they weren’t able to vote.

Anti-Obama Facebook status messages abound

Former University of Texas backup lineman Buck Burnette was among those who used Facebook to spread anti-Obama messages post-Election Day.

Douglas County sees only slight increase in votes cast

The number of registered voters is up 27 percent, but only 5 percent more ballots were cast in the Lawrence area.

Former President Bush to speak at KU

Nation’s 41st leader will speak at the Lied Center and will accept the 2008 Dole Leadership Prize.

Web site attracts students for Obama stencils

Students visit yeswecarve.com, a non-Obama affiliated Web site, for Obama-o-lanter stencils.

Biking to protest dirty fuel

Student members of Greenpeace will travel to Rep. Dennis Moore’s offices today to promote clean energy.

Most influential American’ will be revealed Tuesday

In an event sponsored by Lewis and Templin residence halls, students can vote for the most influential American until Tuesday, when the results will be tallied.

AIESEC raises awareness of AIDS in Africa

AIESEC will sponsor “Explore Africa,” for the AIDS Haven at 7 p.m. this evening at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries. AIESEC, a student international exchange organization, provides opportunities for students to work and intern abroad.

City officials: Students can vote on local initiatives

Registering to vote in Lawrence gives students access to local elections and initiatives.

Reorganization, renaming could be in the School of Fine Arts’ future

The new school would be called the School of the Arts and would be composed of different departments.

Dole Institute emphasizes student political involvement

Civic Engagement Week wraps up today with a watch party for the last presidential debate.

Queers and Allies members travel to see ‘The Laramie Project’ in Manhattan

Seven members of the group went Friday to see the play, which tells the story of Matthew Shepard’s 1998 murder.

Professor to give lecture on campaign ads

The lecture will cover Barack Obama’s and John McCain’s campaign advertisements and themes of the campaigns.

Campus political groups aim to increase voter registration

As the deadline approaches to register to vote, both Democrats and Republicans attempt to increase enthusiasm.

Selling the Constitution for $21

Former KU student who said he was disgruntled with American politics sells a fake copy on eBay to make a political statement.

Women take the national stage this election year

The candidacies of Sen. Hillary Clinton and Gov. Sarah Palin represent a milestone in politics for women.

Alaskan students weigh in on Palin

Students say she is a good governor but some think the vice presidential hopeful is in over her head.

How students' votes could count for more

A web site tells out-of-state students where their vote would count the most.

Humane society holds benefit auction

University of Kansas sports memorabilia and items donated by local businesses will be for sale Friday. All proceeds benefit the animals at the Lawrence Humane Society.

KU students talk voter registration at Harvard

Leaders of political groups from the University of Kansas met with students from all over the country to discuss ways to increase voter registration on campus.

Cyclists ride for MS research

This weekend, hundreds of people will participate in a charity bike ride to raise money for multiple sclerosis.

Senior founds relief group for South Africa

Hannah Parkinson visited Africa last summer and when she returned founded Kansas Africa Relief, Inc.

Debate over marijuana tries to clear the air

Four hundred and forty people attend SUA’s debate between the editor-in-chief of High Times magazine and a retired DEA agent.

Symposium showcases American Indian culture

The Dole Institute of Politics will hold the event, which focuses on American Indiana education and assimilation.

Pizza and Politics changes approach

Pizza and Politics is trying to reach more students by including speakers on different topics. The first Pizza and Politics open to all students will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. today at the Adams Alumni Center.

Hemenway decides to sound the whistle

The famous KU whistle will be returning to campus.

Rep. Moore discusses national debt, is impressed with voter registration during visit to campus

Dennis Moore spent his Friday visiting classrooms and speaking with student groups at the University.

Code change affects scholarly misconduct policy

The University Senate Code changes target faculty and staff members who break ethical rules of conduct

Defining 'abortion'

Exhibit by anti-abortion group Justice For All displays graphic images, spurs discussion

LBGT group allies itself with activism

The group will participate in Banned Books Week, among other events.

New classes talk politics

A variety of departments on campus have launched some courses that focus on the 2008 presidential campaign this semester.

Campus groups step up voter registration

Organizations set up shop across campus to get KU students involved in the 2008 election.

Task force to restructure teacher evaluation methods

Panel will determine which type of evaluation is most effective in assessing the performance of faculty members

Student veterans to benefit from new GI bill

President Bush passes the bill to help veterans of Iraq War.

Sebelius VP bid ends

Home state, lack of foreign policy experience keep Kansas governor from winning nomination

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