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Justin Leverett

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Preservation or progression

Explore the perspectives of the Wetlands saga, from cultural identity to ecological conservation.

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Former University chancellor dies

Chalmers guided school through violent Vietnam War years.

Love Garden fuses music and art in show

Local record shop displays work of three artists in new downtown venue.

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Caterpillars’ guide to the galaxy

NASA scientists study caterpillars bred at KU that were sent into space.

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Puckett remembered in department ceremony

Longtime accompanist died of a heart attack Nov. 3.

Uganda Jewish community leader to visit

Grammy-nominated musician and activist J.J. Keki to speak at the Kansas Union.

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Locally directed film to premiere at Liberty Hall

Associate professor of film and media studies Kevin Willmott tackles forced assimilations of Native Americans in movie.

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Demonstrators hope to stop wetland road talks

Students, locals at Strong Hall try to convince the University to preserve the Baker Wetlands.

Groups push University to protect wetlands

Environmental and Native-American organizations demonstrate by Strong Hall to protest South Lawrence Trafficway.

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'Rocky Horror Picture Show' draws unique audience

About 230 people showed up to partake in festivities and watch the cult film.

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Museum gives tapeworm talk

Researcher Kirsten Jensen makes science wild and wiggly.

SUA hosts annual Rocky Horror Picture Show

The interactive show allows students to dress in costume and use props throughout the movie.

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Farm still facing possible foreclosure

Iwig Family Dairy awaits government loan guarantee before it can sell shares of the company.

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821 Club closing its doors for good

Owners say city code violations are to blame.

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Beer Fest expects large crowd

Kansas City Oktoberfest celebration has grown quickly in the past four years.

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Lawrence group hopes to revamp train station

Sante Fe Depot represents Midwestern modern architecture and may get a face lift.

Professor receives grant for research

Grant will fund project testing resiliency of abused children for next five years.

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Students gather for harvest celebration

East Asian festival recognized with barbecue, moon-viewing party.

Seasonal events highlight Chinese culture

Several groups on campus are hosting events for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Student wins Red Bull video contest

Junior took a spin with extreme sports star Travis Pastrana.

Life of student killed in crash remembered

Friends, family and co-workers mourn Sept. 12 death of Kara Morgan, Holton junior.

Anti-abortion display sparks discussion

Wichita-based group hopes to inspire thought with message boards, voting booths.

Crunchy chicken poses extra challenge

Runners in Habitat for Humanity race had to down a wrap before crossing finish line.

University student on life support

Ashley Mirsepasi collapsed at home Monday night.

Kansan debuts new sports magazine

The Wave will be distributed every Friday and features sports columns, statistics and predictions.

Winemakers celebrate new amendment

Kansas wineries able to sell their product at farmer’s markets under new law.

KC Wizards to hold College Night

For $20, students can be transported to and from the Saturday night soccer game.

Oread Inn prepares to open in January

The hotel will have several bars and restaurants, and observation decks overlooking Memorial Stadium.

Design your own major

Students with unique or specialized interests can construct an individual specialty

Campus tutoring services help students succeed

Here are a few places where students can find affordable peer tutoring.