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Construction for the expansion at the Hilltop Child Development Center is expected to be complete by July 15. The addition will accommodate 10 additional toddler students and 14 kindergarten students.

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Construction for the expansion at the Hilltop Child Development Center is expected to be complete by July 15. The addition will accommodate 10 additional toddler students and 14 kindergarten students.

Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Masarik (left) gives instructions to Kansas City, Mo. freshman Chase Olson on tying a knot.

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Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Masarik (left) gives instructions to Kansas City, Mo. freshman Chase Olson on tying a knot.

Cadet Batallion Commander Mark Anderson, Mission Hills senior, gives tips to the cadets about how to disassemble the M16 quicker.

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Cadet Batallion Commander Mark Anderson, Mission Hills senior, gives tips to the cadets about how to disassemble the M16 quicker.

Nik Krstic, Manhattan sophomore, keeps watch while his team is assigned a mission during their Thursday ROTC lab on West Campus.

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Nik Krstic, Manhattan sophomore, keeps watch while his team is assigned a mission during their Thursday ROTC lab on West Campus.

Troops march into the woods on west campus to begin their weekly ROTC lab exercises.

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Troops march into the woods on west campus to begin their weekly ROTC lab exercises.

Kieran Chapman, Leavenworth sophomore, outlines the team mission to Jacob Thomson, Broomfield, Co. freshman, on March 13.

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Kieran Chapman, Leavenworth sophomore, outlines the team mission to Jacob Thomson, Broomfield, Co. freshman, on March 13.
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Michelle Dick, Leavenworth junior, navigates her way through the woods on West Campus after finishing the objective in a weekly ROTC lab.

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Michelle Dick, Leavenworth junior, navigates her way through the woods on West Campus after finishing the objective in a weekly ROTC lab.
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Squad leader, Michelle Dick, Leavenworth junior, assesses the situation during an ROTC exercise on March.

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Squad leader, Michelle Dick, Leavenworth junior, assesses the situation during an ROTC exercise on March.

Kansas coach Bill Self speaks at a press conference yesterday afternoon at Hadl Auditorium. Self spoke about his intent to stay with the Jayhawks for next season despite talks with the Oklahoma State athletic department.

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Kansas coach Bill Self speaks at a press conference yesterday afternoon at Hadl Auditorium. Self spoke about his intent to stay with the Jayhawks for next season despite talks with the Oklahoma State athletic department.

Eman Shawiwani, Olathe senior, talks with professor Eve Levin during the open house at the Islamic Center yesterday afternoon. Yesterday was the first day of Islam Awarness Week.

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Eman Shawiwani, Olathe senior, talks with professor Eve Levin during the open house at the Islamic Center yesterday afternoon. Yesterday was the first day of Islam Awarness Week.

Tom Brokaw, former NBC Nightly News anchor, speaks about his book "Boom! Voices of the Sixties: Personal Reflections on the '60s and Today" at the Dole Institute of Politics yesterday afternoon.

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Tom Brokaw, former NBC Nightly News anchor, speaks about his book

Brian Van Horn, Overland Park sophomore, goes in for the layup during last nights champioship game at Allen Fieldhouse. The Phi Delt 1 won 38-35.

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Brian Van Horn, Overland Park sophomore, goes in for the layup during last nights champioship game at Allen Fieldhouse. The Phi Delt 1 won 38-35.

Matthew Riley, Hutchinson graduate student, shoots a layup during last nights intramural championship game. Riley and the Adverse Possesors beat Showtime 56-46.

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Matthew Riley, Hutchinson graduate student, shoots a layup during last nights intramural championship game. Riley and the Adverse Possesors beat Showtime 56-46.

The Student Recreation Fitness Center parking lot is one problem area for students trying to find parking spots during school hours. The KU parking commission will vote next week to determine if increasing the price of parking permits, while decreasing the price of Park and Ride permits, will fix the problem.

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The Student Recreation Fitness Center parking lot is one problem area for students trying to find parking spots during school hours. The KU parking commission will vote next week to determine if increasing the price of parking permits, while decreasing the price of Park and Ride permits, will fix the problem.

Jack Swab, Tulsa Okla. senior, shoots a layup during yesterday's 56-46 victory over Pi Kapp. The Phi Delt 1 vicotry advances them to tonights playoff round in the intramural tournament.

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Jack Swab, Tulsa Okla. senior, shoots a layup during yesterday's 56-46 victory over Pi Kapp. The Phi Delt 1 vicotry advances them to tonights playoff round in the intramural tournament.

Pi Kapp's Drew Albers, Northfield, Minn. junior, tries to work his way around Phi Delt 1's J.D. Christie, Shawnee Mission sophomore, during yesterday afternoons intramural game. Phi Delt 1 defeated Pi Kapp 56-46.

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Pi Kapp's Drew Albers, Northfield, Minn. junior, tries to work his way around Phi Delt 1's J.D. Christie, Shawnee Mission sophomore, during yesterday afternoons intramural game. Phi Delt 1 defeated Pi Kapp 56-46.

Max Ward, Leawood sophomore, aims for a free throw during the final minutes of last nights intramural game at the Student Rcreation Fitness Center

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Max Ward, Leawood sophomore, aims for a free throw during the final minutes of last nights intramural game at the Student Rcreation Fitness Center

Students find ways to pass the time while camping out inside Allen Field House yesterday afternoon for seats to this Saturday's basketball game against Kansas State. All camping groups must have at least one camper present at all times while camping or the group loses their spot in line.

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Students find ways to pass the time while camping out inside Allen Field House yesterday afternoon for seats to this Saturday's basketball game against Kansas State. All camping groups must have at least one camper present at all times while camping or the group loses their spot in line.

Astronaut Steve Hawley speaks to a group of KU students yesterday afternoon at the Dole Institute of Politics. Chancellor Robert Hemenway announced yesterday that Hawley will teach an introduction to astronomy class next fall.

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Astronaut Steve Hawley speaks to a group of KU students yesterday afternoon at the Dole Institute of Politics. Chancellor Robert Hemenway announced yesterday that Hawley will teach an introduction to astronomy class next fall.

DeAndrea Herron, Chelsie Shipley, Jordan White and John Volk are staring in the play Twelth Night. The play will be in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre Feb. 29, March 6-8 at 7:30 p.m. and March 2 and 9 at 2:30 p.m.

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DeAndrea Herron, Chelsie Shipley, Jordan White and John Volk are staring in the play Twelth Night. The play will be in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre Feb. 29, March 6-8 at 7:30 p.m. and March 2 and 9 at 2:30 p.m.

Ron Barrett, associate professor of aerospace engineering, was recognized by the AIAA as a top educator in aerospace engineering.

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Ron Barrett, associate professor of aerospace engineering, was recognized by the AIAA as a top educator in aerospace engineering.

Sade Morris, sophomore guard, goes up for a jump shot near the end of the second half of Saturday's game against Texas A&M. The team had a total of 21 turnovers, Morris contributing seven of them, during the 58-51 loss.

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Sade Morris, sophomore guard, goes up for a jump shot near the end of the second half of Saturday's game against Texas A&M. The team had a total of 21 turnovers, Morris contributing seven of them, during the 58-51 loss.

Adam Crohn, senior forward, works his way past Nebraska during a game Friday night at Pepsi Ice Midwest.

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Adam Crohn, senior forward, works his way past Nebraska during a game Friday night at Pepsi Ice Midwest.

Brent Pitts, sophomore goalie, blocks a shot at Friday nights game. The KU club ice hockey team played Nebraska at Pepsi Ice Midwest.

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Brent Pitts, sophomore goalie, blocks a shot at Friday nights game. The KU club ice hockey team played Nebraska at Pepsi Ice Midwest.

Alexis Derritt and Maame Britwum practice moves to go with the song Rockin' Robin. The choir meets for seven months of the year and choreography is one of the many aspects included in the class.

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Alexis Derritt and Maame Britwum practice moves to go with the song Rockin' Robin. The choir meets for seven months of the year and choreography is one of the many aspects included in the class.

Rebecca Streeter, Topeka Senior claps along with the KU Youth Chorus during a Thursday night practice.

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Rebecca Streeter, Topeka Senior claps along with the KU Youth Chorus during a Thursday night practice.

Andrew Trites, Overland Park senior, passes out Tootsie Pops to the KU Youth Chorus before practice begins on January 17.

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Andrew Trites, Overland Park senior, passes out Tootsie Pops to the KU Youth Chorus before practice begins on January 17.

Grace Eason, Lawrence, gives a demonstration to the rest of the class during choir practice on January 17.

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Grace Eason, Lawrence, gives a demonstration to the rest of the class during choir practice on January 17.

At the beginning of every choir practice the teachers hand out Tootsie Pops to the class as a reward for good behavior.

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At the beginning of every choir practice the teachers hand out Tootsie Pops to the class as a reward for good behavior.

The KU Youth Chorus practice a dance to the song Rockin' Robin during their first weekly practice of the semester.

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The KU Youth Chorus practice a dance to the song Rockin' Robin during their first weekly practice of the semester.

Brittani Boyd, Le Mars Iowa senior, and Rebecca Streeter, Topeka senior, learn a new dance with the KU Youth Chorus. Boyd and Streeter will be leading the class as part of their Curriculum Development in Music Education class.

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Brittani Boyd, Le Mars Iowa senior, and Rebecca Streeter, Topeka senior, learn a new dance with the KU Youth Chorus. Boyd and Streeter will be leading the class as part of their Curriculum Development in Music Education class.

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Sasha Kaun, senior center, dribbles down before a shot during last nights game. Kaun scored six points in the Jayhawks 83-59 win.

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Sasha Kaun, senior center, dribbles down before a shot during last nights game. Kaun scored six points in the Jayhawks 83-59 win.

Darrell Arthur, sophomore forward, and Darnell Jackson, senior forward, joke around on the bench during the final minutes of last nights game. Jackson was the leading scorer with 21 points and Arthur was the second leading scorer with 16 points.

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Darrell Arthur, sophomore forward, and Darnell Jackson, senior forward, joke around on the bench during the final minutes of last nights game. Jackson was the leading scorer with 21 points and Arthur was the second leading scorer with 16 points.

Mario Chalmers, junior guard, works his way around Cyclone guard, Bryan Petersen, during last nights game at Allen Fieldhouse last night. KU beat Iowa State 83-59.

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Mario Chalmers, junior guard, works his way around Cyclone guard, Bryan Petersen, during last nights game at Allen Fieldhouse last night. KU beat Iowa State 83-59.

Darnell Jacksn, senior forward, gets a rebound away from Cyclone defenders. Jackson led the Jayhawks in both rebounds, 11, and points, 21, during last nights 83-59 victory.

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Darnell Jacksn, senior forward, gets a rebound away from Cyclone defenders. Jackson led the Jayhawks in both rebounds, 11, and points, 21, during last nights 83-59 victory.

Darnell Jacksn, senior forward, gets a rebound away from Cyclone defenders. Jackson led the Jayhawks in both rebounds, 11, and points, 21, during last nights 83-59 victory.

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Darnell Jacksn, senior forward, gets a rebound away from Cyclone defenders. Jackson led the Jayhawks in both rebounds, 11, and points, 21, during last nights 83-59 victory.

Chelsea Hartling, Parker, Colo., freshman, competes in Saturday's meet against Nebraska. The Jayhawks beat the Cornhuskers 197-99 and their were two pool records broken.

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Chelsea Hartling, Parker, Colo., freshman, competes in Saturday's meet against Nebraska. The Jayhawks beat the Cornhuskers 197-99 and their were two pool records broken.

New CEO for the United Way, Erika Dvorske, mingles with visitors at the Eldridge Hotel Wednesday night at an awards ceremony. Dvorsky graduated from KU in 2000 with a Masters in English.

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New CEO for the United Way, Erika Dvorske, mingles with visitors at the Eldridge Hotel Wednesday night at an awards ceremony. Dvorsky graduated from KU in 2000 with a Masters in English.

Sade Morris, sophomore guard, makes a lay-up early in the first half of last nights game against St. Louis University. Morris, along with Danielle McCray, sophomore guard, led the team in scoring with a total of 16 points. The Jayhawks beat the Billikens 81-55.

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Sade Morris, sophomore guard, makes a lay-up early in the first half of last nights game against St. Louis University. Morris, along with Danielle McCray, sophomore guard, led the team in scoring with a total of 16 points. The Jayhawks beat the Billikens 81-55.

Taylor McIntosh, senior forward, sinks a jump shot during last night's game against St. Louis University at Allen Field House. Last night's win put the Jayhawks at a 7-1 record so far this season.

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Taylor McIntosh, senior forward, sinks a jump shot during last night's game against St. Louis University at Allen Field House. Last night's win put the Jayhawks at a 7-1 record so far this season.

Krysten Boogaard, freshman center, fights off Billiken defenders while trying to shoot during last night's game at Allen Field House. Boogaard scored nine points in the 81-55 victory over St. Louis.

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Krysten Boogaard, freshman center, fights off Billiken defenders while trying to shoot during last night's game at Allen Field House. Boogaard scored nine points in the 81-55 victory over St. Louis.

Jewelry has always been a fallback for men looking for a holiday gift for that special woman.

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Jewelry has always been a fallback for men looking for a holiday gift for that special woman.

Sade Morris, sophomore guard, passes the ball to a teammate last night at Allen Fieldhouse. Morris, along with Taylor McIntosh, senior forward, led the team in points scored with each contributing 13 points to the Jayhawks 64 total points.

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Sade Morris, sophomore guard, passes the ball to a teammate last night at Allen Fieldhouse. Morris, along with Taylor McIntosh, senior forward, led the team in points scored with each contributing 13 points to the Jayhawks 64 total points.

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KANSAN FILE PHOTO
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Photo by Lisa Lipovac
Photo by Lisa Lipovac
Photo by Lisa Lipovac

As the oldest farmer’s market in the state, the sellers enjoy creating a bond with their repeat customers each week.

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As the oldest farmer’s market in the state, the sellers enjoy creating a bond with their repeat customers each week.

The Farmer’s Market is open four times a week. Saturday mornings and again on Tuesday through Thursday afternoons.

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The Farmer’s Market is open four times a week. Saturday mornings and again on Tuesday through Thursday afternoons.

A girl buys honey straws from Anthony’s Beehive. Anthony’s Beehive sells all products related to honey and bees.

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A girl buys honey straws from Anthony’s Beehive. Anthony’s Beehive sells all products related to honey and bees.

A Lawrence resident examines tomatoes.

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A Lawrence resident examines tomatoes.

A Lawrence resident searches through tomatoes to find the best selection.

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A Lawrence resident searches through tomatoes to find the best selection.

Jake Sharp, sophomore running back, runs the ball during Saturday nights game against Toledo. Sharp has a season total of 265 rushing yards.

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Jake Sharp, sophomore running back, runs the ball during Saturday nights game against Toledo. Sharp has a season total of 265 rushing yards.
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Photo by Lisa Lipovac

Lauren Murray, St. Louis junior, waits while getting a pink hair extension put in her hair Saturday afternoon at the Salon Hawk in the Kansas Union. Proceeds from all sales of pink hair extensions through October will be donated towards breast cancer research.

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Lauren Murray, St. Louis junior, waits while getting a pink hair extension put in her hair Saturday afternoon at the Salon Hawk in the Kansas Union. Proceeds from all sales of pink hair extensions through October will be donated towards breast cancer research.

One of the protesters participating in Saturday's march holds up a sign demanding a one-cent wage increase for farm workers in Florida who work for Burger King.

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One of the protesters participating in Saturday's march holds up a sign demanding a one-cent wage increase for farm workers in Florida who work for Burger King.

Blue Planet Run relay members Brynn Harrington and Heiko Weiner recite information about safer drinking water during a baton handoff ceremony Saturday morning for the international relay. The twenty Blue Planet Run participants take turns running 10-mile shifts constantly keeping the baton in motion as they raise awareness for unsafe drinking conditions that plague over a billion people worldwide.

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Blue Planet Run relay members Brynn Harrington and Heiko Weiner recite information about safer drinking water during a baton handoff ceremony Saturday morning for the international relay. The twenty Blue Planet Run participants take turns running 10-mile shifts constantly keeping the baton in motion as they raise awareness for unsafe drinking conditions that plague over a billion people worldwide.
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Photo by Lisa Lipovac / KANSAN

Tim Stauffer, Iola senior, writes names of U.S. soldiers who have died during the war in Iraq. The Young Democrates undertook the project of displaying the names of all 3,351 soldiers who have fallen to raise awareness of the war.

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Tim Stauffer, Iola senior, writes names of U.S. soldiers who have died during the war in Iraq. The Young Democrates undertook the project of displaying the names of all 3,351 soldiers who have fallen to raise awareness of the war.

The Solidarity Center on Massachusettes St. displays artwork by Ailecia Ruscin, Kansas City, Mo. grad student. The photos are part of the exhibit featuring artwork from the queer and transgendered communities in Lawrence.

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The Solidarity Center on Massachusettes St. displays artwork by Ailecia Ruscin, Kansas City, Mo. grad student. The photos are part of the exhibit featuring artwork from the queer and transgendered communities in Lawrence.

Asrah Haq of Lawrence, offers various Islamic foods to 11-year-old Annarose Lepley of Lawrence, yesterday afternoon at the Islamic Center. This week is Islamic Awarness Week hosted by the Muslim Student Association.

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Asrah Haq of Lawrence, offers various Islamic foods to 11-year-old Annarose Lepley of Lawrence, yesterday afternoon at the Islamic Center. This week is Islamic Awarness Week hosted by the Muslim Student Association.

Dr. Richard Heinzl speaks about Doctors Without Borders last night at the Student Union. Heinzl was the founder of Doctors Without Borders.

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Dr. Richard Heinzl speaks about Doctors Without Borders last night at the Student Union. Heinzl was the founder of Doctors Without Borders.

Rugby players tackle each other but rarely sustain serious injuries.

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Rugby players tackle each other but rarely sustain serious injuries.

Elizaveta Avdeeva, Obninsk, Russia, junior, returns a serve during a singles match against Kansas State's Viviana Yrureta. Avdeeva lost 6-4 and 6-3.

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Elizaveta Avdeeva, Obninsk, Russia, junior, returns a serve during a singles match against Kansas State's Viviana Yrureta. Avdeeva lost 6-4 and 6-3.
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3-year olds Felix Smolen and Sonora Vossen play in the Butterfly Room at the Hilltop Child Development Center. Hilltop will soon be expanded to accomodate the high demand of the center.

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3-year olds Felix Smolen and Sonora Vossen play in the Butterfly Room at the Hilltop Child Development Center. Hilltop will soon be expanded to accomodate the high demand of the center.

Student Senate presidential and vice presidential candidates, Hannah Love and Ray Wittlinger, for United Students, Joathan Wilson and Caitlin Ballard, for Student Rights, and John Cross and Liz Stuewe, for Delta Force, debated school issues in the Courtside Room at the Burge Union last night. Student Senate elections will be held Wednesday.

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Student Senate presidential and vice presidential candidates, Hannah Love and Ray Wittlinger, for United Students, Joathan Wilson and Caitlin Ballard, for Student Rights, and John Cross and Liz Stuewe, for Delta Force, debated school issues in the Courtside Room at the Burge Union last night. Student Senate elections will be held Wednesday.

Sara Ramirez, fresman second base, unsuccessfully tries to catch a hit during the first inning of the game against Nebraska last night. The Huskers scored two runs during the first inning and shutout the Jayhawks 3-0.

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Sara Ramirez, fresman second base, unsuccessfully tries to catch a hit during the first inning of the game against Nebraska last night. The Huskers scored two runs during the first inning and shutout the Jayhawks 3-0.

Valerie George, sophomore pitcher, threw during the Jayhawks 3-0 loss to the Huskers yesterday afternoon.

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Valerie George, sophomore pitcher, threw during the Jayhawks 3-0 loss to the Huskers yesterday afternoon.

Of the seven women that make up the tennis team, junior Stephanie Smith is the only one from Kansas. Smith is from Salina where she graduated from Salina Central.

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Of the seven women that make up the tennis team, junior Stephanie Smith is the only one from Kansas. Smith is from Salina where she graduated from Salina Central.

During the fourth "KU day at the capitol," lobbyist Kent Eckles chats with a deans office staff member Lindsey Hoover at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences booth at the state capitol. Eckles made a point to visit the booth during a break because he was a CLAS student while he was a student at KU. During the event, many KU departments set up booths to represent various parts of the college to government employees.

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During the fourth
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Thomas Marcin, freshman pitcher, throws during last nights game against Baker at Hoglund Ballpark. The Jayhawks beat the Wildcats 24-7.

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Thomas Marcin, freshman pitcher, throws during last nights game against Baker at Hoglund Ballpark. The Jayhawks beat the Wildcats 24-7.

Elizaveta Avdeeva, Obninsk, Russia, junior, plays for the Kansas tennis team. Avdeeva stood out last season with an 8-2 record while playing doubles with teammate Edina Horvath, Budapest, Hungary, sophomore.

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Elizaveta Avdeeva, Obninsk, Russia, junior, plays for the Kansas tennis team. Avdeeva stood out last season with an 8-2 record while playing doubles with teammate Edina Horvath, Budapest, Hungary, sophomore.
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