Luke Morris

Trapped in a game

Students who encounter video game addiction could face job loss, poor grades, failed relationships or even death.

Championship teams receive praise at Capitol

Players from the basketball, football and debate teams met Gov. Sebelius, legislators Friday.

Debate team ends season on top

During the season, the team won first place at four tournaments and took second at six others.

KJHK wins 11 awards in state-wide competition

Awards include seven first-place pieces

The Kansas Association of Broadcasters recognized the campus radio station for their efforts last month.

Merchandise sales spike after championship victory

Mario Chalmers jerseys have generally sold well

Championship shirts have also been hot sellers.

A different view of Commencement

The new football practice fields will be visible during this year’s ceremony

The fences surrounding the fields should be gone by Commencement

Group works for more than just peanuts

Students educate Kansans of Kansas’ minimum wage, $2.65 an hour, the lowest in the U.S.

The federal minimum wage is $5.85 an hour, and ‘Current-See’ is looking to change Kansas’ wage by keeping students informed.

Kansas Relays to showcase student, professional athletes

Track and Field athletes from across the country compete in the University’s historic event

Athletes from 150 colleges and universities gather to participate in the 81st annual Kansas Relays.

Championship parade takes over downtown

Alumni, fans fill the streets for “family-oriented” celebration

Basketball players and coaches, the Marching Band, Chancellor Hemenway and fans from across the country all took part in the NCAA Championship parade Sunday.

Carpooling and packing of hotel rooms eases costs

Students fight costly expenses of traveling through different techniques

Some students carpooled, stayed with friends or packed hotel rooms with others to save some money on a trip to the Final Four game. Those not saving money include students who bought tickets from scalpers near the Alamodome and the River Walk.

Student Senate Elections Commission hosts debate

Presidential and vice presidential candidates will participate

The third debate of the semester will allow candidates to discuss issues with students.

Final Four game to be aired at Fieldhouse

Fans get opportunity to mingle, create semifinal atmosphere

Students and faculty will be able to view Saturday's game at the Fieldhouse. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission and parking is free.

Tournament performers balance academics and travel

Members miss school for San Antonio

Pep band members and the KU Spirit Squad find that traveling with the basketball team throughout the NCAA Tournament is challenging.

Mass. Street Mayhem

Downtown erupts in celebration while fans flood the streets

Fans poured out bars and restaurants on Massachusetts Street on Sunday after Kansas beat Davidson to enter the Final Four.

Boat subsidy keeps sports fee increases at bay

Kansas still has relatively cheap athletics fees

The athletics department said it won’t increase all-sports pass fees next season.

From sports games to gospel

Former athletes lead campus ministries

Several of Kansas' ex-athletes have stayed in Lawrence to hold ministry services on campus.

Journal wants undergraduate research

Students may be able to see their work published

Editors of the Journal of Undergraduate Research are looking for content for their journal's first edition.

SUA provides Big 12 game viewing at Union

Projection screen makes large audience watching possible

Students looking to take a break from midterms can watch Championship games at the Union.

Kansas sports fans wear lucky clothes for games

Can superstitions tip the scales? Some fans believe so.

Some students think that by wearing lucky shirts, pajamas or other superstitious garb, they can guide a basketball tournament.

Students praised for making boathouse a reality

After years of Student Senate discussions and student fees, a new boathouse is planned to be built by next year

Students and University officials endured snow Friday to celebrate the construction of a new boathouse.

Campers, fans entertain ESPN’s ‘GameDay’

Students, guests camped out the night before the Kansas-Kansas State game to show their support for the basketball team.

ESPN announcer Digger Phelps said Kansas was one of the best crowds he had seen in years.

Gale Sayers signs his book at Kansas Union

Fans of all ages visited Oread Books to meet Sayers

The former Jayhawk and NFL player signed copies of his book “Sayers: My Life and Times” on Saturday.

A visit with ESPN’s Rece Davis

Kansan reporter Luke Morris sat down for a brief interview with the GameDay host before his broadcast from the fieldhouse Saturday.

The passionate GameDay broadcaster Rece Davis shares his love for college sports, his secret to getting up early in the morning, and his co-hosts fashion sense. Davis was one of the anchors on ESPN’s College GameDay that broadcasted the excitement of the Kansas State game Saturday.

ESPN comes to campus

College Gameday will broadcast from Allen Fieldhouse

The television network will film segments of SportsCenter on campus.

The other teams that KU fans fancy

KU fans root for other teams for an array of reasons

Kansas basketball fans who also root for other teams generally fit into five different categories.

Podcast: Rooting for the right team

From rival haters to hometown fans, University faculty and students root for a variety of teams when they don't focus on Kansas.

Battle for NCAA Football ‘09 cover

Mascots go head-to-head for chance to grace Nintendo cover

Year of the Jayhawk: Fans will determine Big Jay’s fate.

Classes canceled after 1 p.m. today

The University has canceled classes after 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 21. All night classes are also canceled, and university employees may leave at 4 p.m.

Athletics go pink

Sports teams donate time and money towards cancer causes

The University’s sports teams have joined other schools across the country in raising awareness and funding for cancer research.

110 years of basketball celebrated

More than 200 former Kansas basketball players, coaches and trainers fill Allen Fieldhouse

Wayne Simien and the 1988 national championship team are among the visitors for the celebration.

Kansas State lottery throws snow at students

Camping groups confront bad weather to ensure primo seats

Kansas is scheduled to play Kansas State at Allen Fieldhouse on March 1.

Retro jerseys are bringing the ‘80s back

Items that are evoking memories from Kanasas’ 1988 national championship season are selling fast at sports stores around Lawrence.

The items, including a DVD of Kansas’ 1988 Final Four games, t-shirts, jerseys, pint glasses and posters, are selling like hotcakes.

Basketball seats scarce

300 seats reserved for returning alumni

300 seats will be reserved during Saturday’s basketball game against Colorado. The Alumni include Olympic gold medalists.

Varitety of colors find their way into Fieldhouse stands

Students debate over uniform fan apparel

As a rainbow of greens, pinks and oranges seep into the usually blue fan section of Allen Fieldhouse, students and staff question whether a color rule should be enacted.

Hall of fame for former athletes opens

The new exhibit features laser-engraved photos and sketches of past famous athletes and teams

Thirty-three individuals and 15 teams were inducted in a private ceremony before the opening of the exhibit.

Saving seats can present problems

Students arriving late to games also face hassles

Student basketball fans who camp out for tickets have a hard time giving up empty seats to last-minute buyers.

Brief: February 6, 2008

This is the news in brief.

Broadcast your university

The Web site theuniversitytube.com could face copyright issues concerning ownership of posted videos.

The site is catered for posting college videos, but some videos of past sports games are violating copyright laws.

Students opt for orange at game

To celebrate Orange Bowl victory, students pass on wearing blue to basketball game

In an effort to taunt Missouri and celebrate a successful football season, an orange-out will take place at tonight’s men’s basketball game by participating students.

Chips, dip and the bowl: Preparation for Super Bowl 2008

Affordable items for great Super Bowl parties

A rundown of affordable foods for a great party.

Track team captain to lead national student-athlete organization

Matt Baysinger will become chair of the National Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. He will represent the views of student-athletes from across the country.

Baysinger has plenty of experience as a leader and was the Big 12 Conference’s SAAC chair for a year.

‘Hawk Talk’ programs attract restaurant customers

Live radio programs feature coaches Self, Henrickson and Mangino

Hosts benefit from increased attendance and advertising on program nights.

Student-athletes set GPA records

Roughly half of KU athletes make the athletic director’s honor roll

The fall 2007 semester proved to be an academically successful one for student-athletes at the University of Kansas.

Basketball student attendance drops over break

Students out of town or working cited as possible factors for the attendance decline at men's basketball games.

How student support at basketball games waned during winter break.

Orange is the post season’s new green

Local retailers see increase in bowl game merchandise sales as students return for classes

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