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Virgil Barnard, Topeka senior, leads half of his 10-man squad at Fort Riley, Kan. during an ROTC training exercise Saturday April 12th.

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Virgil Barnard, Topeka senior, leads half of his 10-man squad at Fort Riley, Kan. during an ROTC training exercise Saturday April 12th.

ROTC Cadet Baxter takes care of a wounded civilian during training exercises at Fort Riley, Kan.

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ROTC Cadet Baxter takes care of a wounded civilian during training exercises at Fort Riley, Kan.

Mario Chalmers junior guard talks to the press Wednesday afternoon about his future plans. Chalmers is not using an agent for the NBA draft which leaves him the option of returning to Kansas.

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Mario Chalmers junior guard talks to the press Wednesday afternoon about his future plans. Chalmers is not using an agent for the NBA draft which leaves him the option of returning to Kansas.

Sam Funk, Holcomb senior, was raised on a farm that has been in his family for four generations. Funk is finishing up his fourth year at the University of Kansas and hopes to become an optometrist someday. Funk said his family has been very conscious about saving water and growing mostly crops that don't need to be watered, like wheat, sorghum and hay. Funk balances his free time between interning for an optometrist and helping out back home at the farm.

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Sam Funk, Holcomb senior, was raised on a farm that has been in his family for four generations. Funk is finishing up his fourth year at the University of Kansas and hopes to become an optometrist someday. Funk said his family has been very conscious about saving water and growing mostly crops that don't need to be watered, like wheat, sorghum and hay. Funk balances his free time between interning for an optometrist and helping out back home at the farm.

Rain gardens provide a place for rainwater to permeate into the ground as opposed to Lawrence’s sewer system. A rain garden was proposed for the north side of the Student Fitness Recreation Center.

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Rain gardens provide a place for rainwater to permeate into the ground as opposed to Lawrence’s sewer system. A rain garden was proposed for the north side of the Student Fitness Recreation Center.

KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

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KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

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KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

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KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

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KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

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KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

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KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

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KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

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KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.

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KU fans celebrate on Massachusetts Street after Kansas' 84-66 victory over North Carolina Saturday night.
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Photo by Marla Keown

Cyclamen

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Cyclamen

Dracaena

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Dracaena

Sansevieria

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Sansevieria

Philodendron

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Philodendron

Spider plant

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Spider plant

Christmas cactus

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Christmas cactus

Wandering jew

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Wandering jew

Pothos

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Pothos

Cast iron plant

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Cast iron plant

Sharon Beak, Shawnee senior, stuffs packets put together by the Misdwest Asian American Student Union (MAASU) Monday evening at the Multicultural Resource Center located next to the Kansas Union. MAASU is hosting this year's three-day spring confrence that opens with a variety show Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Union.

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Sharon Beak, Shawnee senior, stuffs packets put together by the Misdwest Asian American Student Union (MAASU) Monday evening at the Multicultural Resource Center located next to the Kansas Union. MAASU is hosting this year's three-day spring confrence that opens with a variety show Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Union.

Rose Lawson, Lawrence resident and Lied Center usher grabs another handful of programs to hand out as audience members shuffle indoors. The Lied Center of Kansas hosted this year's Rock Chalk Revue's production, "Better Left Unsaid". In the past 18 years, the show has raised over $300,000 for the United Way.

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Rose Lawson, Lawrence resident and Lied Center usher grabs another handful of programs to hand out as audience members shuffle indoors. The Lied Center of Kansas hosted this year's Rock Chalk Revue's production,

Alex Salamat blows a kiss to the audience during the skit, "A Write to Love" Saturday night for this year's Rock Chalk Revue. Salamat's character, Steve, is just a piece of the puzzle when a love letter floats from hand to hand, and everyone assumes the letter is written for them.

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Alex Salamat blows a kiss to the audience during the skit,

(from left) Johnathan Wilson, Paola sophomore, and Justin Meier, Pastor of River City Church, sit outside the latest addition of Meier's homeless shelter program called the New Direction House. Located at 2245 Rhode Island, the New Direction House has four bedrooms and the program can take care of four to six families. Meier's program is 18 months long and focuses on teaching the families it shelters vocational skills, budgeting and domestic skills.

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(from left) Johnathan Wilson, Paola sophomore, and Justin Meier, Pastor of River City Church, sit outside the latest addition of Meier's homeless shelter program called the New Direction House. Located at 2245 Rhode Island, the New Direction House has four bedrooms and the program can take care of four to six families. Meier's program is 18 months long and focuses on teaching the families it shelters vocational skills, budgeting and domestic skills.

Second baseman, Robby Price drops the ball after completing a forced out on second Wednesday afternoon against the Le Moyne dolphins. The Jayhawk victory came with the help of Price driving in seven of the 13 runs against Le Moyne's two runs. KU will play North Dakota State today at 3 p.m. at Hoglund Ballpark.

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Second baseman, Robby Price drops the ball after completing a forced out on second Wednesday afternoon against the Le Moyne dolphins. The Jayhawk victory came with the help of Price driving in seven of the 13 runs against Le Moyne's two runs. KU will play North Dakota State today at 3 p.m. at Hoglund Ballpark.

Le Moyne thirdbaseman Crawford steals third base at the top of the first inning. Le Moyne had two hits during the first inning, but left two players on bases after a fly ball was caught in right field. By the bottom of the third inning, Kansas led 10-0.

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Le Moyne thirdbaseman Crawford steals third base at the top of the first inning. Le Moyne had two hits during the first inning, but left two players on bases after a fly ball was caught in right field. By the bottom of the third inning, Kansas led 10-0.

Second baseman Robby Price hits in an RBI Wednesday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark. Price was a bat two times and scored two runs while playing against Le Moyne College out of Syracuse, New York. KU beat Le Moyne, 13 to 2.

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Second baseman Robby Price hits in an RBI Wednesday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark. Price was a bat two times and scored two runs while playing against Le Moyne College out of Syracuse, New York. KU beat Le Moyne, 13 to 2.

White Owl, a Lawrence resident, cheers "we will rain on you" during the home opening game Wednesday afternoon. Owl attends as many sporting events as he can and calls himself the adopted mascot. "I love it," said Owl of the University of Kansas.

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White Owl, a Lawrence resident, cheers

Le Moyne thirdbaseman Stephan Crawford steals third base at the top of the first inning. Le Moyne had two hits during the first inning, but left two players on bases after a fly ball was caught in right field. By the bottom of the third inning, Kansas led 10-0.

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Le Moyne thirdbaseman Stephan Crawford steals third base at the top of the first inning. Le Moyne had two hits during the first inning, but left two players on bases after a fly ball was caught in right field. By the bottom of the third inning, Kansas led 10-0.

Second baseman, Robby Price, hits in an RBI Wednesday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark. Price was at bat two times and scored two runs while playing against Le Moyne College out of Syracuse, N.Y. KU beat Le Moyne, 13 to 2.

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Second baseman, Robby Price, hits in an RBI Wednesday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark. Price was at bat two times and scored two runs while playing against Le Moyne College out of Syracuse, N.Y. KU beat Le Moyne, 13 to 2.

Hennessy and Ratzlaff are self-proclaimed grunge-rockers, while 1950DA describes their music as a mix between big loud rock and roll and bluesy stoner rock.

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Hennessy and Ratzlaff are self-proclaimed grunge-rockers, while 1950DA describes their music as a mix between big loud rock and roll and bluesy stoner rock.

From left guitarist Brody Buster, drummer Justin Parr, bassist Mark Hennessy and vocalist Mike Ratzlaff gather around Mike's piano Wednesday night after a good two hours of band practice. The band came together about nine months ago to form 1950DA. 1950DA will be performing at Fatso's Friday night.

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From left guitarist Brody Buster, drummer Justin Parr, bassist Mark Hennessy and vocalist Mike Ratzlaff gather around Mike's piano Wednesday night after a good two hours of band practice. The band came together about nine months ago to form 1950DA. 1950DA will be performing at Fatso's Friday night.

Mike Ratzlaff plays one of his basses Wednesday night during practice. "This is my bass fom a long time ago," said Ratzlaff. "My daughter wanted to learn so I gave her this bass to practice on. She's the one who put stickers all over it." Ratzlaff started playing bass when he was 15.

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Mike Ratzlaff plays one of his basses Wednesday night during practice.

Tyler Thompson, Emporia freshman, and Justin Sadowski, Omaha, Neb. freshman piece together a five-and-a-half feet tall globe made out of paper machete and chicken wire. The School of Engineering is holding a green-themed expo on Friday and Saturday for kids from ages K-12. Last year, over 1,000 kids showed up to the event.

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Tyler Thompson, Emporia freshman, and Justin Sadowski, Omaha, Neb. freshman piece together a five-and-a-half feet tall globe made out of paper machete and chicken wire. The School of Engineering is holding a green-themed expo on Friday and Saturday for kids from ages K-12. Last year, over 1,000 kids showed up to the event.

Professor Pok Chi Lau shows two pictures that he keeps in his wallet, his mother and son. Pok Chi Lau's first body of documentary photography focused on Chinese Diaspora and includes portraits of racially mixed descendants. Pok Chi Lau's biggest exhibition opened on January 12 in Guangzhou, China.

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Professor Pok Chi Lau shows two pictures that he keeps in his wallet, his mother and son. Pok Chi Lau's first body of documentary photography focused on Chinese Diaspora and includes portraits of racially mixed descendants. Pok Chi Lau's biggest exhibition opened on January 12 in Guangzhou, China.

Oliver Meade, a second year Chicago graduate student, pumps excess oil from Mrs. E's into a heating-seperation barrel. "It cleans the oil and gets the food chunks out," said Meade. The three-day process turns 40 gallons of used oil into biodiesel that buses can run off of.

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Oliver Meade, a second year Chicago graduate student, pumps excess oil from Mrs. E's into a heating-seperation barrel.

Libby Harmon, senior pole vaulter clears the bar Friday afternoon at Anschutz Sports Pavilion. Harmon placed third in the pole vault during the Jayhawk Invitational track and field meet.

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Libby Harmon, senior pole vaulter clears the bar Friday afternoon at Anschutz Sports Pavilion. Harmon placed third in the pole vault during the Jayhawk Invitational track and field meet.

Nicollette Smith, freshman forward reaches for a rebound Saturday during a game against Missouri. The Jayhawks won Saturday's game, 66-60.

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Nicollette Smith, freshman forward reaches for a rebound Saturday during a game against Missouri. The Jayhawks won Saturday's game, 66-60.

From left, Rebecca Feickert, sophomore forward and center, Katie Smith, junior gaurd, and Kelly Kohn, sophomore gaurd, cheer from the sideline during Saturday's game against Missouri. An abundance of fans cheered as well. Saturday's game had a season-high crowd of 4,912 people.

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From left, Rebecca Feickert, sophomore forward and center, Katie Smith, junior gaurd, and Kelly Kohn, sophomore gaurd, cheer from the sideline during Saturday's game against Missouri. An abundance of fans cheered as well. Saturday's game had a season-high crowd of 4,912 people.

Estella McCollum, the business manager at KU Bookstore, boxes pre-ordered textbooks Tuesday morning. "We've been working on less than a 24-hour turn around," said McCollum. "These books were ordered at 6 p.m. last night." McCollum hoped to finish the 200 orders from Monday before lunchtime.

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Estella McCollum, the business manager at KU Bookstore, boxes pre-ordered textbooks Tuesday morning.

Karina Garlington, freshman outside hitter, makes a block against Missouri. Garlington had 14 digs in Saturday's game.

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Karina Garlington, freshman outside hitter, makes a block against Missouri. Garlington had 14 digs in Saturday's game.

Mark Leisten graduated from the University in 1996 and has served as a Lawrence police officer for 11 years. “I try to be the nicest cop in town,” he says.

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Mark Leisten graduated from the University in 1996 and has served as a Lawrence police officer for 11 years. “I try to be the nicest cop in town,” he says.

New mayor Sue Hack began her one-year term as Lawrence Mayor on Tuesday. Hack served as mayor from 2002-2003 and said she feels more in control for her 2007 term.

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New mayor Sue Hack began her one-year term as Lawrence Mayor on Tuesday. Hack served as mayor from 2002-2003 and said she feels more in control for her 2007 term.

Rowing coach Rob Catloth hopes that construction on a boathouse will begin this fall. He said that the building would help the program protect its boats and aid in recruiting. Preliminary plans call for the boathouse to be built at Burcham Park, near the Kansas River.

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Rowing coach Rob Catloth hopes that construction on a boathouse will begin this fall. He said that the building would help the program protect its boats and aid in recruiting. Preliminary plans call for the boathouse to be built at Burcham Park, near the Kansas River.
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Dennis "Boog" Highberger, incumbent, talks to a reporter Tuesday night at City Hall.  Highberger took third seat for city commisioner.  With 17.39% of the votes, Highberger will serve two years as city commisioner.

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Dennis

Veronica Moiser, Nevada, Mo. sophomore twirls a baton Friday evening at Murphy Hall. Moiser and other's talents were showcased during a performaning fundraiser called "Genius of Women". Moiser has been twirling for seventeen years.

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Veronica Moiser, Nevada, Mo. sophomore twirls a baton Friday evening at Murphy Hall. Moiser and other's talents were showcased during a performaning fundraiser called

Stephanie Thompson and Josh Ibarra, Shawnee freshmen, learn how to ballroom dance Saturday evening in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Saturday was Dance Across Lawrence Day. "We've done some ballroom dancing before and we wanted to get some more experience," said Thompson. The Lawrence community had the opportunity to attend free dance classes or mini-performances throughout the city.

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Stephanie Thompson and Josh Ibarra, Shawnee freshmen, learn how to ballroom dance Saturday evening in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Saturday was Dance Across Lawrence Day.

Ruti Patel, Overland Park junior applies henna during Ellsworth Hall's "Around the World in 80 Minutes" Saturday afternoon. Residents had three hours to visit different countries on each floor. Patel talked about the Indian culture and the history behind henna as well. "It's been embedded in us since we were little girls," said Patel of how she learned to apply henna.

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Ruti Patel, Overland Park junior applies henna during Ellsworth Hall's

Katy Parker leads a Zumba workout, which mixes traditional and modern dance moves, at Lawrence Athletic Club, 3201 Mesa Way.

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Katy Parker leads a Zumba workout, which mixes traditional and modern dance moves, at Lawrence Athletic Club, 3201 Mesa Way.

Greg Rosenthal, Syracuse N.Y. pickets outside of McDonald's off of 6th street Friday evening. Rosenthal has been working with CIW (Coalition of Immokalee Workers) for over a year. The coalition is asking McDonald's to increase the farmers' pay by one cent per pound of tomatoes. Rosenthal decided to picket McDonald's because "I thought it'd be a minor chance to make a major point."

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Greg Rosenthal, Syracuse N.Y. pickets outside of McDonald's off of 6th street Friday evening. Rosenthal has been working with CIW (Coalition of Immokalee Workers) for over a year. The coalition is asking McDonald's to increase the farmers' pay by one cent per pound of tomatoes. Rosenthal decided to picket McDonald's because
Marla Keown

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Marla grew up in Topeka, and she recently returned from Fort Meade, Md., where she studied Army-style journalism. In her training, she learned writing, design and photography; when her training was complete, she became assistant photo editor for the 24-page newspaper her class produced in two days. A non-traditional student, Marla can be found on campus attending class and taking photos for The University Daily Kansan. She plans to graduate this spring and blogs at web.mac.com/camrafem.

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