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Jonathan Shorman

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Brew: Farewell Kansas Sports, I will miss you

The experience of sports and the band is what has kept Jonathan Shorman a fan.

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Obama delivers speech in Osawatomie

The President's speech focused on income inequality and a fairer tax code.

Harvard business professor, alumnus to visit campus

Robert Kaplan will give two campus speeches later this week.

Administrator elected to medical association board

A KU administrator has been elected to the American Medical Association board.

Chancellor addresses Penn State situation

Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little called the allegations of abuse at Penn State shocking.

$1.4M gift establishes new professor position

A commitment through KU Endowment from Professor Emeritus Alan Black establishes the University's first professorship in urban planning.

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Tremor felt in Lawrence

A tremor was felt in Lawrence Saturday night after a fresh quake hit Oklahoma.

Consumer concerns of debit card plan answered

After public outcry, Bank of America has listened to it’s customers

Remaining on-campus flu clinics cancel

Watkins Memorial Health Center will still have vaccinations available

Whooping cough rears head

Several cases of whooping cough have appeared in Douglas County in the past month.

University denies plans for on-campus living requirement

An e-mail by a University staff member discussed an on-campus living requirement for freshmen, but officials deny any change is under consideration.

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Jayhawk fan occupies Denver

A YouTube video of Kansas resident, Dennis Greenhaw, making a pro-KU scene at an Occupy demonstration in Denver has gone viral.

Andy Dick shocks campus

Comedian Andy Dick hit the streets of Lawrence before discussing his new film, "Division III: Football's Finest".

Update: Water available on Daisy Hill, but may have to be shut off

A broken water main has interrupted water service to Daisy Hill.

Occupy movement gains local support

Occupy Lawrence demonstrators set up a permanent camp downtown for rally organization.

Editorial: Zombie apocalypse poses unique threat

October is Zombie Preparedness Month, and the CDC wants you to be ready.

Tech Review: Facebook's makeover

Don't take Steve Jobs' word for it.

Sexual assault awareness week moves to September

The Emily Taylor's Women's Resource Center will host sexual assault awareness events during the week.

University ranked 101st by U.S. News and World Report

The rank is down from 2008, when the University ranked seventh among public universities.

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Nephew of Michele Bachmann offers insights

Tyler Amble, nephew of GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann, spoke about his childhood memories of her and the campaign.

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New journalism class teaches coverage of trauma

Students learn how to report traumatic situations.

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Motorcycle accident victim remembered

Josh Skipton, a former University student, died in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday evening.

Pharmacy student dies at home in Olathe

Sara Schebler, a pharmacy student, died on Monday, the University said.

One person dead following motorcycle accident on Iowa

A fatal accident occurred near the intersection of Iowa Street and University Drive.

School of Pharmacy returns $4.5 million to state

Gov. Sam Brownback praises the University's decision.

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White Owl removed from campus

The campus icon was escorted from Wescoe Beach Monday morning.

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Gray-Little tells students to take charge

Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little expresses her desire for students to become self-motivated.

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University receives more than $245,000 in grants

Grants given to Spencer Museum of Art and KU Libraries

County employees can get partner benefits under new plan

The Douglas County Commission passed a new plan that allows its employees to receive domestic partner benefits.

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New garden to bring beauty and health

The School of Pharmacy copied a medicinal garden from the 1920s, but left out one plant.

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Displays of patriotism mark Osama bin Laden's death

In Lawrence and around the country, citizens celebrate the death of Osama bin Laden.

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Brown Bag Drag draws a crowd, not the Phelps

Around 200 people attended this year's Brown Bag Drag held in front of the Kansas Union Friday afternoon.

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State law to raise highway speed limits

Studies suggest that higher speed limits lead to increased highway fatalities and decreased gas mileage.

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Event educates furture attorneys on how to prosecute animal cruelty cases

Raj Prasad, a Michigan prosecutor who spoke at the event, walked participants through the process of a dogfighting bust and prosecution.

Professors and IT employees imagine video in the classroom

Echo360 offers the possibility of pre-recorded lectures and power-point slides.

Center for Sustainability holds an office supply swap

By going green, the University hopes to spend less on supplies than the almost $1 million spent last year.

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Bill Self included among election write-in candidates

Students casted 74 write-in votes in this week's Student Senate election, including Bill Self, Paul Rudd and God.

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KUnited sweeps election and defeats Renew KU

Libby Johnson and Gabe Bliss will take office in the fall, representing the student coalition KUnited.

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KUnited wins election

The student coalition beat Renew KU by campaigning with its many years of experience.

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Senate candidates make their cases at debate

KUnited and Renew KU candidates debated over platforms and ideas on Monday night.

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Senate coalitions face off on technology platform

KUnited and RenewKU state their position and promises for improving technology aspects for students.

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Kansas Kart can be slippery

SUA holds an event modeled after the video game, Mario Kart, complete with banana peels.

GaDuGi works to spread knowledge during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Douglas County's sole sexual assault service provider will be on campus to perform outreach later this month.

Law school names interim dean to permanent position

Stephen Mazza has served as interim dean since July and has taught at the law school since 1998.

Crime slows during spring break

Only two crimes were reported on campus last week.

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Work limits GTA union’s political involvement

New legislation targets labor unions in Kansas and around the country.

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Public weighs in on library expansion

The city held a meeting Monday to take suggestions from residents for the changes to the public library.

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Pot violations increasing on campus

Statistics show that marijuana use in the dorms has steadily increased over the past few years.

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Flash mob entertains during parade

Dancers performed a routine to raise awareness about the Buddy System.

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Duff Goldman's visit icing on the cake

Goldman, host of the Food Network show "Ace of Cakes," had the audience laughing Tuesday evening as part of SUA’s Student Lecture Series.

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