Trapped in a game

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

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

Championship teams receive praise at Capitol

Monday, May 5, 2008

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

Debate team ends season on top

Friday, May 2, 2008

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

Thursday, May 1, 2008

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

Merchandise sales spike after championship victory

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Championship shirts have also been hot sellers.

A different view of Commencement

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

The fences surrounding the fields should be gone by Commencement

Group works for more than just peanuts

Monday, April 21, 2008

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

Thursday, April 17, 2008

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

Championship parade takes over downtown

Monday, April 14, 2008

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

New song celebrates Jayhawks’ national victory

Thursday, April 10, 2008

A rap remix of the Rock Chalk chant called “Love That Crimson Blue” is available for purchase online.

Students let down by tickets purchased from Kansas Athletics

Monday, April 7, 2008

Several students who received tickets through the Kansas Athletics lottery were astounded by where they had to sit.

Carpooling and packing of hotel rooms eases costs

Monday, April 7, 2008

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

Friday, April 4, 2008

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

Final Four game to be aired at Fieldhouse

Friday, April 4, 2008

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

Thursday, April 3, 2008

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

Mass. Street Mayhem

Monday, March 31, 2008

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

Thursday, March 27, 2008

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

From sports games to gospel

Thursday, March 27, 2008

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

Journal wants undergraduate research

Monday, March 24, 2008

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

Kansas sports fans wear lucky clothes for games

Friday, March 14, 2008

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

SUA provides Big 12 game viewing at Union

Friday, March 14, 2008

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

Students praised for making boathouse a reality

Monday, March 10, 2008

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

Campers, fans entertain ESPN’s ‘GameDay’

Monday, March 3, 2008

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

Monday, March 3, 2008

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

Monday, March 3, 2008

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

Friday, Feb. 29, 2008

The television network will film segments of SportsCenter on campus.

Podcast: Rooting for the right team

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008

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

The other teams that KU fans fancy

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008

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

Battle for NCAA Football ‘09 cover

Monday, Feb. 25, 2008

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

Classes canceled after 1 p.m. today

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008

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

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008

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

Monday, Feb. 18, 2008

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

Kansas State lottery throws snow at students

Monday, Feb. 18, 2008

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

Retro jerseys are bringing the ‘80s back

Monday, Feb. 18, 2008

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

Friday, Feb. 15, 2008

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

Friday, Feb. 15, 2008

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

Monday, Feb. 11, 2008

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

Saving seats can present problems

Friday, Feb. 8, 2008

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

Brief: February 6, 2008

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008

This is the news in brief.

Broadcast your university

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008

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

Monday, Feb. 4, 2008

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

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008

A rundown of affordable foods for a great party.

Track team captain to lead national student-athlete organization

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008

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

Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008

Hosts benefit from increased attendance and advertising on program nights.

Student-athletes set GPA records

Friday, Jan. 25, 2008

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

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008

How student support at basketball games waned during winter break.

Orange is the post season’s new green

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008

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

Luke Morris

Reporter

Luke is a junior from Humboldt. He worked as a copy editor for The Kansan last semester. He eventually wants to make a career out of newspaper editing.