Mary is an Omaha, Neb., senior majoring in journalism and history and minoring in peace and conflict studies. She was a reporter for the Kansan before working as a campus editor and copy editor, and she is currently a managing editor. She's not sure what she's going to do after graduation, but assumes any future career will involve living on the beach, traveling for free and making a 6-figure salary.
Recent Stories
Living in Remission
Students survive cancer to continue education
Months of treatment and uncertainty surrounding their disease has enabled some students to find greater value in their education and their lives.
KU atmospheric science program wins award
University station honored for its history gathering temperatures, rainfall
The Topeka office of the National Weather Service presented the University’s Atmospheric Science Program with an award Monday. The NWS said the station was being recognized for its years of data collection.
Collection shows Kansas culture
Kansas culture to make a difference
The Commons shows the overlap of humanity and the environment.
Student stars in Sunsilk commercial
Sybil Niccum enters competition to be named “Life Can’t Wait” icon
KU graduate student Sybil Niccum will star in a Sunsilk commercial to be aired during the CW’s “Gossip Girl” tonight.
Group to hand out free reusable bags
The KU Alternative Energy Society is giving away bright red reusable bags this week on Wescoe Beach. The bags will feature the logos of four local businesses that helped finance the project, and the bags can be used as a coupon at each featured business.
Lawrence residents find benefits in local food
The Lawrence Farmers’ Market has become a popular shopping option for local residents. A discussion tonight will focus on the benefits of locally-grown food.
Mass. street to see environmental parade
Earth Day parade on its way
Downtown celebration on Saturday will welcome Earth Day on Tuesday.
Rain garden could save water
The rain garden would be on the north side of the recreation center
The garden provides a place for rainwater to permeate the ground rather than running into the Lawrence’s sewer system.
Free HIV testing for students begins today
Student group 15 Seconds offers testing in its efforts to raise HIV/AIDS Awareness
The Douglas County AIDS Project and Student Health Services will conduct the tests.
Connect takes losses in stride
Small victories in the wake of defeat
ConnectKU took home 43 percent of the student vote, but still could not bring down United Students.
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Armed robbers continue to threaten.
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KUnited presidential candidate Libby Johnson and vice presidential ...
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