Jessie is a senior from Leawood. She has always been interested in photography and photojournalism. Last semester, she was a photographer for The Kansan and will continue to take pictures this semester along with Jayplay writing and photo imaging. She'll graduate this spring with a degree in journalism and English.
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Recent Photos
Students wait in line for tickets to the KU vs. MU game at Allen Fieldhouse Monday morning. Some students even camped out the night before so that they could be first in line to get seats.
Published on August 25, 2008
James Milin, Chicago sophomore, and Luke Brummer, Wichita sophomore, race each other while attached to elastic bands Tuesday afternoon on the Stauffer-Flint lawn as a part of the Earth Day celebration hosted by SUA.
Published on April 23, 2008
Mary Sheldon, Overland Park freshman, rises above her fellow dancers in a rehearsal Wednesday night at the Lied Center. The dance called the Capriccio is showcased in the University Dance Company's "A Tribute to KU Dance Legend Elizabeth Serbon," which is showing April 17-18.
Published on April 17, 2008
Eric Hyde, Lawrence sophomore, Mitchell Jones, Burlington sophomore, and Adam Wood, Lawrence junior, anticipate the election results for student senate Tuesday night at Vice President nominee, Eric Hyde's, house. All three were part of the Students for Liberty group promoting energy preservation on campus.
Published on April 10, 2008
Jennifer Schmidt, Dole fellow, interviewed Jenny Sanford, First Lady of South Carolina, about her role as a first spouse at the Dole Institute Thursday night. Sanford discussed the responsibilities behind raising four children and helping with her husband's campaign.
Published on April 3, 2008
Tim Lyons, Lawrence senior, has participated in local open mic nights with his band L.I.E. Lyons said they have performed in Lawrence clubs such as the Bottleneck as well as several venues in Kansas City and Manhattan. Lyons is the lead guitarist and vocalist for L.I.E. and can be found online at www.myspace.com/liemusic.
Published on April 3, 2008
Emily Travis, Overland Park freshman, dressed in a dog suit, hugs Rebecca Keene, Chicago, Ill. freshman, on Wescoe Beach Tuesday afternoon. Travis gave out high-fives and hugs to students to promote Afterdark at the Lied Center Wednesday night. Afterdark is a nationwide movement designed to give students hope and find a new direction.
Published on April 2, 2008
Jeff Briscoe, New Orleans, La. senior, learns about pole-dancing from Natalie Smith, instructor and owner of Pole Worx in Kansas City.
Published on March 27, 2008
Jeff Briscoe, New Orleans, La. senior, hangs upside down while learning about pole-dancing at Pole Worx in Kansas City.
Published on March 27, 2008
Brylie Oxley, Lawrence, holds signs for the KU Watch protest against the war in Iraq Tuesday afternoon in front of Stauffer-Flint. KU Watch encourages students' awareness about the fundings that the University receives from the Department of Defense.
Published on March 26, 2008
The University has given KJHK until fall 2009 to relocate their station because the studio does not meet building codes. The station is asking Student Senate to contribute $75,000 to the proposed $245,200 remodel project in the Kansas Union. The money would come from the Student Senate Reserve Account, which has nearly $360,000.
Published on March 12, 2008
The KJHK shack, located on 11th St., is an old building that no longer adequately fits the needs for the student radio station. The building barely has space for the numerous amounts of CDs and Albums that the station owns and is not handicap accessible.
Published on March 12, 2008
Darrell Arthur, sophomore forward, shoots against Kevin Rogers, Baylor forward, Saturday night at Allen Fieldhouse. Arthur scored 23 of the 100 points that the Jayhawks made to win the game.
Published on March 11, 2008
Freshman Center Krysten Boogard fights for the shot against Creighton at Allen Fieldhouse on Nov. 27. The Jayhawks beat the Bluejays 91-56.
Published on March 11, 2008
Sophomore guard LaChelda Jacobs gets ready to shoot against K-State forward Marlies Gipson. Jacobs scored 14 of the 50 points that the Jayhawks made at Allen Fieldhouse Wednesday night.
Published on March 6, 2008
Sophomore guard LaChelda Jacobs fights for the shot against the Wildcats Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost 61-50.
Published on March 6, 2008
Senior forward Jamie Boyd, senior forward Taylor McIntosh, sophomore guard Sade Morris, sophomore guard LaChelda Jacobs, and sophomore forward and guard Danielle McCray watch their pre-game video reel before they play their last game at Allen Fieldhouse for the season Wednesday night. Seniors Boyd and McIntosh were honored after the game for their four years of dedication to the team.
Published on March 6, 2008
Sophomore guard Danielle McCray rushes to the basket against K-State forward Ashley Sweat Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse. McCray played for a total of 32 minutes of the game and scored 17 points.
Published on March 6, 2008
Sophomore guard Sade Morris shoots against K-State forward Marlies Gipson at Allen Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Wildcats beat the Jayhawks 61-50.
Published on March 6, 2008
Sophomore forward and guard Danielle McCray keeps the ball from K-State guards Kimberly Dietz, left, and Shalee Lehning, right. McCray scored 17 of the 50 points that the Jayhawks scored against the Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Wildcats beat the Jayhawks 61-50.
Published on March 6, 2008




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