Stories

Facing the music

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

For 13 students sued by the music industry, the risks of illegal file-sharing became a harsh reality. And the University declined to notify the students of their lawsuits until a court order forced it to, costing them extra.

UDK named a finalist

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007

The Kansan named finalist for Pacemaker awards.

Calligrapher in an electronic world

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Cathy Ledeker says there’s no substitute for the human touch in today’s technological world. That’s why she continues to create designs and inscriptions using her calligrapher’s pens.

Online textbook information increases

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

The KU Bookstores Web site will now feature more information about textbook requirements, including the ISBN barcode. Bookstore owners say the new listing will result in lower buyback amounts and higher prices.

Rally to prompt compassion for homeless

Friday, May 4, 2007

Graduate students Shannon Williams and Jenn Holtaway have organized a demonstration this Saturday afternoon in South Park to raise awareness of a national problem called "bum bashing." In 2006, 142 random attacks were reported nationwide, two of which were in Lawrence.

Elderly caregiving opens new career options

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Home Helpers, a Lawrence caregiving business, is one of the several establishments to assist the elderly to open in Lawrence in the past year. People are living longer lives, which creates a demand for programs for senior citizens.

Lawrence expects new Wal-Mart plan

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Wal-Mart has frequently hit road blocks in trying to build another store in Lawrence at the corner of Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive. Local residents staged protests at last night's discussion with commissioners. A new proposal from Wal-Mart is expected.

Bookstore opens for buyback season

Friday, April 27, 2007

Beat The Bookstore will sell nothing but textbooks. The business owners say their business model is different than most college bookstores.

New burrito restaurant opens

Friday, April 27, 2007

Big 12 Burrito, located behind The Crossing, charges $4.99 for its burrito.

City helps fund sprinkler systems downtown

Thursday, April 19, 2007

A $250,000 downtown fire sprinkler incentive program will reimburse owners of eight downtown buildings for up to 75 percent of the cost of installing a sprinkler system. The systems cost between $30,000 and $50,000.

Matt Erickson

Managing Editor

Matt Erickson, an Olathe junior, started at The Kansan as a correspondent his freshman year. Since then, he has worked as an opinion columnist, reporter, copy editor and campus editor. He also worked at the Lawrence Journal-World as a reporting intern during summer 2007. He is double-majoring in journalism and political science.

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