Stories

Computer glitch results in refund for Edwards Campus students

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

The University is giving the affected students a grace period before they have to repay the erroneous refund.

Student-led initiative tackles kick-off chant

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008

Student leaders are looking for an alternative to the offensive phrase.

Former journalism student wins national writing competition

Monday, Oct. 6, 2008

Thor Nystrom’s story chronicling his battle with depression edged out about 150 competitors to win Rolling Stone’s College Journalism Competition.

University will pay more than $80,000 for hazardous waste violations

Friday, Oct. 3, 2008

The University will also have to evaluate 301 laboratories as stipulation of agreement reached with EPA.

Fitness classes’ turnout increases

Friday, Oct. 3, 2008

Turbo Kick and other exercises help students get in better shape thanks to more KU Fit passes.

Graduate research gets big boost

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

On-campus diners go “trayless”

Monday, Sept. 29, 2008

Hoping to reduce food waste, KU Dining Services conducts an experiment to determine how removing trays affects students’ eating habits.

Blood transfusion saved freshman’s life

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008

Merica Schreiner, who required a large blood transfusion in fourth grade, is volunteering at this week’s KU blood drive.

NASA researcher discusses climate change

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008

James Hansen speaks about CO2 emissions and the crisis’ ongoing challenges.

Salon Hawk spearheads breast cancer awareness fundraiser

Monday, Sept. 22, 2008

Salon owner Emily Willis hopes to put in 1,000 pink hair extensions for a $10,000 donation to the cause.

Joe Preiner

Health & Science/Housing Reporter

Joe is a senior from Apple Valley, Minnesota. This is his third semester working on the Kansan staff. He covered club and intramural sports last year. He will graduate this spring if all goes well with a double major in journalism and psychology. He enjoys candle-lit dinners and long walks on the beach (night or day it doesn’t matter).

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