Mary Sorrick

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.

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.

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.

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.

Student Health Services presents running clinic

Event on April 15 and 16 coincides with 81st annual Kansas Relays

Physical therapists will evaluate runners’ strength, flexibility and form.

New program to ease recreation center intimidation

Training program offers help with machines, techniques

The program, which is catered to those who are new to weight training, shows proper techniques and gives specialized training.

Podcast: Lawrence mayhem and the championship game

Interviews with students before, during and after Kansas' championship game.

Smokeout focuses on smoke-free students in 2008

KU’s first campus smokeout is Wednesday

The University's idea is based on the Great American Smokeout. Smokers spend $100,000 in a lifetime on cigarettes.

Podcast: Interview with Lisa Ling

An interview with international journalist Lisa Ling.

Student raises money, awareness for multiple sclerosis

Student with MS advocates for Lawrence’s Walk MS on April 12

Kelly Mesi supports Walk MS because it helps with MS research and can help find a cure.

Journalist Lisa Ling to speak at the Lied Center

She has been a correspondent for “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and National Geographic’s “Explorer”

The lecture is a part of the SUA Spring Lecture Series and will be on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Kansan ad staff receives national awards

This marks their second year in a row for the honors

Three individual members were honored and attributed their teamwork to the paper’s success.

Environmental film festival kicks off this week

Three documentaries, a presentation of Al Gore’s slideshow from “An Inconvenient Truth” and free Local Burger food highlight the week

Films for Action, an independent media outlet from Lawrence, and student groups KU Environs and E.A.R.T.H. are hosting the week’s festivities. “The more educated we can be the better,” said Margaret Tran, Derby sophomore and vice president of E.A.R.T.H.

Researchers receive grant to study unique primate

Philippines trip will be used to observe tarsiers, form conservation strategies

Two researchers will travel to the Philippines this spring to research the tarsier, a wide-eyed primate.

Students lead climate change advocacy

An Arctic explorer and environmental activist will lead a dog sled expedition with young adults

College students and groups, including at KU, are taking action regarding climate change. From an expedition in the Arctic to projects on campus, the environment is getting a lot of attention.

Pushing for an environmentally-friendly campus

Founder of sustainable-carpet manufacturing company to speak tonight at Kansas Union

Ray Anderson, found of Interface, will speak at Woodruff Auditorium tonight at 7:30 in the Kansas Union. Anderson’s environmentally-friendly carpets are being used in resident halls throughout campus.

One in four teenage girls has an STI

Centers for Disease Control released a study Tuesday claiming that 1/4 of teenage girls has a sexually-transmitted infection.

One study says that 25 percent of freshmen and sophomore girls at KU are infected with a sexually transmitted infection.

Natural History Museum combines art and science

Local artists and students will be able to expose their art in a gallery at the Natural History Museum

The gallery will focus on topics that will change every six months.

Panelists discuss women’s leadership roles in the military

“Women’s Roles in the Military: The Challenges of Leadership” seminar will be held today at noon in the Kansas Union

Four panelists will speak about how women’s roles in the military have changed and what still needs to be done.

Cadets attend a hands-on leadership lab

Hand-to-hand combat training give AFROTC cadets a new perspective

Cadets step up to the L.I.N.E.

Taking a bite out of poor nutrition

New punch cards encourage students to make healthier choices on campus

Dining Services reward students for taking better bites in campus dining facilities.

Sleep awareness week confronts bad student hygiene

Student Health Services presents sleep-related health information

Tables on campus Monday through Thursday offer tips for healthier sleeping.

Programs serve traveling students

Staying healthy and wise are important over vacation

Free consultations, self-defense classes and “safe spring break” kits are offered to students traveling over spring break.

‘Celebrate EveryBODY Week’ focuses on healthy body images

Stacey Prussman, a comedian who has struggled with an eating disorder, will speak tonight

Discounted health food and positive images are also part of the week.

KU researchers present their theory on PBS

The origin of birds’ flight will be disputed by staff members of KU’s Natural History Museum on TV tonight.

Two researchers at the University's Natural History Museum have found that prehistoric flight didn't originate the way scientists once thought.

Expo shows off engineering talents

Exhibits range from vinegar volcanoes to bike-powered LEDs

The Engineering Expo for 2008 focuses on solutions to enviromental issues.

Clicker crash causes celebration

Problem with testing technology leads to automatic passes

More than 900 students in Biology 100 took home a perfect score on a test because of a computer crash.

Students receive grant money for research opportunities abroad

$10,000 is available to students

The Center of Latin American Studies will distribute the money

Power plant proposals under scrutiny

Students are organizing to express concerns over coal-burning power plants

University students are worried about the environmental impact two proposed coal-fired power plants, approved for construction by the Kansas House and Senate.

The real cost of bottled water

KU students are willing to pay $8 per gallon for bottled water

An analysis of the economic and environmental costs of bottled water.

Biomedical research may face cut

Bush's new budget proposal could decrease money available for biomedical research at the university of Kansas

Alumnus discusses genes

Randy Scott visited the University of Kansas on Saturday to talk about the importance of gene research in science

Many students have shown their interest in using their education at the University toward a future in entrepreneurship.

Department of aerospace engineering wins top awards

Two students and one professor won a total of three awards from the American Institute of Aeronautics.

The department won awards for individual design, aerospace research and top educator.

Down with the bug

Flu shots can save students’ money, well-being

The influenza virus is more prevalent on campus this flu season.

Kansas students volunteer for the earth

Biodiesel Initiative recruits on campus

Student volunteers are making biodiesel on campus, and are looking for others to help.

KU gets grant to research bird flu

A KU researcher has received a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to gather a team of experts to reflect on possible areas of bird flu research.

Health program targets nicotine

Watkins Memorial Health Center helps students lead smoke-free life

This six-week free smoking cessation program assists students kick their long-term smoking habit. The program focuses on identifying smoker’s triggers.

Climate change will be focus on campus

Professors to address global warming in classes this week

Wednesday and Thursday about 50 professors from all departments will incorporate the issue of global warming into their lectures. The effort called National Teach-In, is sponsored by the national organization Focus the Nation.

New professor gets $5 million bioscience lab

Professor will conduct research on cancer drugs

The University contributed $5 million for the construction of a two-story research laboratory that will cater to professor Blake Peterson's research needs.

KU professor does field research in the Andes

Mike Taylor, associate professor of geology, hopes to shed light on how mountains are formed.

Along with contributing to science, field research has helped professor develop an appreciation for other cultures.

Biodiversity Institute receives grant

Microsoft donates to University’s cloud forest efforts

The University of Kansas’ Biodiversity Institute accepted a $850,000 grant from Microsoft Research. The grant will assist in the preservation of the environment in Mexico’s cloud forests.

Radon brings cancer awareness

Radon exposure is not something many of us think about. The Environmental Protection Agency shows Douglas County has high concentrations of radon gas, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer.

Exercising in the new year

Fitness resolutions for the new year can be aided by studies done by KU directors

The five-year study focuses on weight loss in obese individuals who have changed their diet and exercise regimens.

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