Jessica Wicks

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The evolution of women

In the fight for unity among our cultures, religions and politics, two KU women stand up unified, but fatally in contrast. They are taking the summer as an opportunity to both express and promote their drastically contradictory opinions in order to enlighten you on the beauty of diversity and prove that in spite of it all, we can all just get along.

KUJH, students win awards

KU’s television station awarded for outstanding work

The University of Kansas television station, KUJH, won five first-place awards from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters this year. Many students talk about their award-winning stories.

Iraq War veteran receives award on behalf of Bob Dole

Matt Lammers recovering after losing three limbs in explosion one year ago

Department of Special Education names award after Dole for lifetime work for people with disabilities.

Chief Justice discusses constitution

John G. Roberts Jr., covers Supreme Court decision making

The judge spoke at the Lied Center Wednesday night as part of an annual lecture series.

School of Journalism receives Hearst Awards

The school took home first overall

Students received a combined $5,000 in awards.

Sexy Week encourages more than sex education

Delta Force’s Sexy Week kicked off with “Sexy is Ourselves” on Monday

All this week Delta Force will help students understand their bodies and communicate about sex.

Beauty of the fairer sex

Talent show a tribute to women

Both women and men performed in "Genius of Women," a talent show designed to celebrate the innate beauty of women.

Memorial service for journalism lecturer this Monday

Family and university mourn Christine Merrill Bradford who died of an apparent heart attack early Thursday morning.

School of Journalism lecturer passes away

Students knew Christy Bradford as a down-to-earth, versatile problem solver

Christy Bradford, known for her work as a multi-cultural adviser, died unexpectedly Thursday morning from an apparent heart attack.

U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore speaks at Delta Chi

The congressman discusses politics, the economy and the election at Delta Chi fraternity.

Sentence handed down to Last Call shooter

Last Call shooter gets 15-year prison sentence.

Tom Brokaw, anchor and author, speaks on campus

The former NBC anchor spoke yesterday at the Dole Institute of Politics

Brokaw urged students to get involved in public service and criticized the role of special interest groups in politics.

Downtown businesses benefit from successes of basketball team

Various establishments along Massachusetts Street have taken advantage of thousands of fans eagerly wanting services after games.

Kansas Attorney General attends sexual abuse awareness conference

At a GaDuGi conference Thursday, Six promised to maintain grant funding

Attorney General Stephen Six promises continued support for sexual assault victims.

Roles of first spouses changing

Juggling spouses’ political careers and family lives all part of the job

Jenny Sanford, first lady of South Carolina, spoke at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics on Thursday. Sanford said raising her children was still her first priority.

Classes continue as scheduled

Administration says, for now, school will be in the day after championship game

While KU fans are worried about Monday’s championship, students are worried if they’ll have classes the following day.

Lacy returns to the Dole Institute after Thompson’s campaign loss

The Dole Institute director brings back valuable lessons from Washington

Thompson’s campaign manager finishes Thompson’s presidential run and joins the University once again.

Student activists seek open talks of government funding

Group concerned about intentions of Department of Defense money

KU Watch, a student activism organization, wants to increase awareness about the Department of Defense’s funding of KU research.

Hip-hop forum comes to Multicultural Resource Center

The event will discuss whether rap lyrics are misogynistic or not

Debate about misogynistic rap lyrics and their epithets arise during Women's History Month.

Organizers recruit to show concern for coal plant bill

A bill concerning energy production was passed Thursday and some students are traveling to Topeka to express concern

Great Plains Alliance for Clean Energy expect the bill to be vetoed by Governor Sebelius and not overridden by the House.

Forum teaches students about American health coverage

Physician David Goering discussed the possibility for a national health care plan

Students talked about their experiences regarding insurance companies and what must be done to change them.

Professor uses science to benefit humanity

Michael Murray talks to KU about physics and faith

Michael Murray shares his experiences and discusses how physics can help us understand our faith.

Compliance checks help curb alcohol violations

The Lawrence Police Department conducted operations in order to catch liquor stores selling to minors.

The Lawrence Police Department has been using random compliance checks in order to make liquor stores voluntarily comply to alcohol regulations, and help decrease alcohol-related crimes.

Astronaut becomes professor

hree-time space explorer returns to teach physics and astronomy

Alumnus Steve Hawley will start classes in the field he graduated in, beginning in the fall.

Crime prompts discussion on regulating Lawrence bars

Some owners worry that bars without criminal incidents could be affected

Incidents at bars such as Last Call have caused Lawrence city commission to discuss actions such as rezoning land use and putting another layer of licensing on all entertainment establishments.

Administrators focus on campus safety instead of shootings

KU created a warning system after last year’s V-Tech incident

The Northern Illinois University shooting hasn't affected KU's policy.

Dole Institute study groups coordinate with classes

Political discussion focuses on gender, race and religion this semester

The initiative encourages student participation with the option for professors to include meetings in curriculum.

Knife incident occurs at Jet Lag

Three employees are injured early Friday morning

Two suspects have been arrested and police are looking for two more after the incident.

Jury finds Walton guilty of misdemeanor

Josh Walton convicted of vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an injury accident

Walton was on trial in Douglas County District Court for the 2006 hit-and-run accident that killed Ryan Kanost.

Witnesses testify in hit-and-run case; jurors meet

Defendent Josh Walton faces involuntary manslaughter charges

Several new witnesses testified in the hit-and-run case, focusing on whether victim Ryan Kanost was in the crosswalk when he was hit.

Friends of hit-and-run victim testify

Witnesses recount events incourt

Three friends of Ryan Kanost, the KU student who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in 2006, were brought in to give their witness accounts Thursday.

Lawrence police arrest man after chase

23-year-old man drove and ran from Lawrence police after stealing two vehicles

Edward Wise caused three accidents after stealing two cars and avoiding police on Thursday. Wise stole one car at gunpoint at the Massachusetts street Dairy Queen.

International Law Society discusses world politics

Professors relate United States’ homeland security to global issues

Several KU professors think the United States and its next president will face plenty of international difficulty in the future.

Students get zero-gravity opportunity

NASA accepts three teams from Kansas

The space program accepts more students from KU than ever for its Reduced Gravity Student Opportunities Program this summer.

Hookah still on the menu

Hookah establishments remain open, despite drug paraphernalia law

Local hookah establishments remain open despite a state law banning drug paraphernalia.

University continues to clash with T-shirt vendor

KU adds 10 shirts to a lawsuit against Joecollege.com.

New law targets local retailers

Glass pipes, water bongs and hookahs are among banned items

Beginning last week, paraphernalia that may be used for illegal drug use is no longer allowed for sale in Kansas.

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