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Scholarship hall has Cinco de Mayo party

Festival is first for Watkins Scholarship Hall

The event involved gathering clothing donations, fundraising and live music. Lawrence businesses helped fund the party by providing prizes and donating clothes.

New award presented at greek ceremony

Outstanding House Director award added to annual awards

At the annual Interfraternal Council and Panhellenic awards ceremony, Beta Theta Chi fraternity won eight awards, the most of any chapter.

GSP-Corbin celebrate rich history

Baking, curfews, fashion all part of Traditions Week

With very few gender exclusive residence halls left, GSP-Corbin takes the opportunity to revive traditions. The week will conclude with a real woman fashion show.

Islam Week targets misunderstood beliefs

Students hope to bring out positives of Islamic culture

9/11 put a harsh stamp on Islam. With the help of Islam Week the Islamic Center of Lawrence hopes to clear the confusion with education.

Jewish Center starts good-deed pledge

Chabad Jewish Center begins pledge page on Web site

The page was created after the Virginia Tech school shooting. The page is a way for students to talk about how they would honor the victims.

Center dedicated to alumnus' mother

Tom Rudkin donated $300,000 to restore building

The Wilna Crawford Community Center will provide a place for scholarship halls students to relax. The center was named after Rudkin's mother, Wilna Crawford.

Speaker asks for change

U.S. receives poor grade for separation of church and state

Derek H. Davis explains problems with religious practices and their interaction with the government. He believes religion is compromised when it's mixed with the government.

Delta Forces loses presidential race, but gains seats

Coalition wins 13 of 14 junior/senior Senate seats

Delta Force won 27 seats for individual school Student Senators

Native American students celebrate culture

The First Nations Student Association played host to the 19th Annual powwow for Native-American tribes.

Tribe members from as far as New Mexico attended the dance competitions hosted as part of the 19th annual powwow.

Vandalism a problem in residence halls

Used condoms and underwear often found lying around

Department of Student Housing said incidents are isolated.

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