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Charles Gordon makes Viking-sized return
Multi-position Viking still a Jayhawk
The former Jayhawk football player has realized his dream and is returning to finish his degree.
Mixin' beats
With N.E.R.D.
Movie review: Jumper
Earns three out of five stars
Riding the wave
The Jayhawks had a stellar record during the 1951-52 season, finishing first in the Big 7 Conference and winning the NCAA title.
Making a strong statement
Woodard shined as star player with KU, Globetrotters and Olympic team.
The lost champions
Two 1920s teams were recognized as top-notch by Helms Foundation.
Editor’s note
My history with KU basketball.
Students get the chance to “roc-the-mic”
Hashinger holds open mic night
Megan Pasley, Olathe freshman, won the event with an original song.
Student displays bureaucracy in performance
Piece a way to inform students.
Anson the Ornery tried to shed light on a topic many students don’t understand.
Nothing like hair for the holidays
Students ring in Thanksgiving with beard-growing tradition
For a group of students, beards have taken on a new meaning: holiday cheer. “Thanksgiving Day Beards” is a tradition that requires participants to grow out their beards from Nov. 1 until after Thanksgiving Day.
SUA ‘Project Runway’ event awards new student
Winner receives magazine subscription, chance to display work, money
Katie Hunt was awarded the top winner Tuesday night at the SUA “Project Runway” event. Hunt, who is majoring in textile design and architectural studies and minoring in french and art history, said fashion was more of a hobby of hers.
Professor weighs in on writers’ strike
Says he understands reasons behind picketing
Kevin Willmott, professor in the department of theater and film, says the evolution of media is the reason for the recent writers’ strike in Hollywood. Willmott has written scripts for directors such as Oliver Stone and Chris Columbus.
Students ready for ‘Runway’
Designers to compete for prizes in SUA version of Bravo show
Student Union Activities will hold its second annual Project Runway competition Tuesday evening. Mychael Knight, a contestant from the third season of Bravo’s “Project Runway,” will be a guest judge.
Dramas portray parents’ first meetings
Once-acts include both humorous and serious stories about parental relationships
The English Alternative Theater’s one-acts performance and writing competition takes place today, Friday and Saturday at the Lawrence Arts Center.
Banquet, performance honor 50 years
Murphy Hall, ‘The Music Man’ share celebration
The departments of theatre and film and music and dance honor the 50th anniversary of Murphy Hall and “The Music Man” this weekend with a banquet and performance of the musical. The show takes place at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, with additional performances the following weekend.
Fans purchase 90s pop stars’ new albums
Success of releases surprise, interest fans
After the debut of Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys’ new albums, “Blackout” debuted at No. 2 and “Unbreakable” debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200.
Music lovers still appreciate vinyls
Collectors prefer sound of records over CDs
Some music lovers are still buying and listening to the old vinyl records. They shop at thrift stores and garage sales to find quality records for their collections.
Comedian Hofstetter to visit KU
Ticketed performance sponsored by Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity
When he’s not touring college campuses giving comedy performances, Hofstetter writes columns for Sports Illustrated.
Beat generation poet comes to Lawrence
Charles Plymell shares his latest work at Milton’s
Poet Charles Plymell reads his recent work tonight at 7 at Milton’s, 920 Massachusetts St. Plymell is one of the last living authors from the beat generation of the 1950s and 1960s.
Ireland theater company to visit campus
Three-day workshop includes KU alumnus performance
The Mangiare Theatre Company, based out of Ireland, is hosting a three-day workshop at the University until Friday. After the workshop, KU alumnus Jaimie Carswell will provide a special performance, open to the public.
Expect the unexpected from Mencia
“Mind of Mencia” star will perform in Kansas City, Mo.
Mencia says his jokes stem from reality and what close friends talk about in private.
Expect the unexpected from Mencia
“Mind of Mencia” star will perform in Kansas City, Mo.
Mencia says his jokes stem from reality and what close friends talk about in private.
Bright Eyes set for on-campus show
Increasingly popular band to showcase songwriting, originality
Indie folk-rockers will take the Lied Center stage at 7:30 tonight. SUA still has tickets available.
Area students learn options for education
Black Leadership Symposium marks 22nd year for teaching success
Three hundred fifty Kansas City area high schoolers attended the symposium. The even aimed to educate students about post-secondary options.
Costume shops offer a variety of Halloween attire
Unique, risqué outfits among top trends for college students
Lawrence costume shops allow students to choose from an assortment of outfits to rent or buy for Halloween festivities.
Old video games enjoy new popularity
Vintage systems evoke a sense of childhood nostalgia
Video gaming systems from the ‘80s and ‘90s are becoming popular again because of both their storyline quality and a sense of childhood nostalgia.
KU Theater presents ‘Translations’
Historical piece depicts life of the Irish under 1800s British rule
The KU Theater program continues the celebration of 50 years at Murphy Hall with the opening of a Broadway production “Translations.” The play features KU alumni mastering a Northern Irish Dialect.
Salon Hawk raises breast cancer awareness
“Bras Across the Kaw” campaign collects donated bras to hang over Kansas River
Salon Hawk is working with Lazer 105.9 to collect bras to hang over the Kansas River, in a campaign designed to raise breast cancer awareness. Along with accepting donations for the cause, Salon Hawk offers pink hair extensions.
Student housing fees could rise
ResNet proposes an increased fee for improvements and larger bandwidth
The possible fee increase is leaving some scholarship hall residents disgruntled. Student housing says the push in fees is necessary for hall improvements.
Local stores prepare for Halo 3 release
SUA holds party preparing for highly anticipated game to go on sale
The wait is over for fans of the popular Halo video game series. The third installment in the Halo brand hits stores today.
Student housing, ResNet propose increased fees
Department to vote on higher Internet costs in scholarship halls
Scholarship hall students met Tuesday with the Department of Student Housing and with ResNet to discuss increased housing and Internet fees that could go into effect as soon as next year. ResNet proposed increasing its yearly cost from $89 to $500.
Lied Center hosts Pink Floyd tribute
Concert incorporates multimedia technology
“The Pink Floyd Experience” includes many of the band’s hit numbers as well as some of its signature special effects.
Audio-Reader to hold benefit sale
‘For Your Ears Only’ offers plethora of audio equipment
The benefit sale ‘For Your Ears Only’ will sell audio equipment this weekend at the Douglas County Fairgrounds to raise money for the KU Audio-Reader program.
Singer-songwriter Nick West balances music, school
The Plano, Texas, senior wants successful career in music, works to get degree
Studying economics and launching an EP can be difficult, but Nick West Maciag has done it. And wants more.
Get downtown for fun city festivities
Lawrence event complements KU’s family weekend
Beer, barbecue and live music are among the attractions at this weekend’s “Get Downtown Lawrence Live 2007.”
Golf tournament builds scholarships
Gale Sayers Golf Tournament tradition raises money for multicultural students
The School of Education’s golf tournament at the Alvamar Golf Course will raise money for the Multicultural Scholars Program. Kansas football star Gale Sayers helped start the fund raiser 14 years ago.
“Crank That” craze hits local venues
MySpace, YouTube increase dance’s popularity
If you’re looking for hip-hop dancing in Lawrence, chances are you’ll hear “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” play more than once in a night. The new dance, now found on MySpace and YouTube, is the latest trend in Lawrence locales.
Play offers relevant themes for students’ today
English Alternative Theater performs ‘Antigone’ at Lawrence Arts Center
On Wednesday the English Alternative Theater began performances of Sophocles’ tragic play “Antigone.” The play will run through Sunday at the Lawrence Arts Center.
KU alumnus to hold art show in Kansas City
Artist Van Buren draws his inspiration from “furries”
People who belong to “furry fandom” enjoy creating alternate personalities and dressing in furry costumes representing their characters.
Mountain sports festival grabs interest
The Banff Mountain Film Festival brings big outdoor enthusiasm to Liberty Hall
The Banff Festival will show 12 films this weekend to promote outdoor activities. The festival has been touring the world for nearly 30 years.
'Pageant' back by popular demand
Theater brings wildly successful summer show back for one last weekend hurrah
The KU theater is showing ‘Pageant’ this weekend to accommodate those who were not able to catch the show over the summer. The show, featuring men in drag, follows women competing in a beauty pageant.
SUA brings Spider-Man’s stuntman
Chris Daniels, who won a stunt award for the 2004 film “Spider-Man 2,” will speak at 7 tonight in the Kansas Union. He will talk about his experiences on set and perform certain stunts.
Dave Matthews tour arrives in Bonner Springs
Fans prepare to fill Verizon Wireless Amphitheater for tonight’s concert
Tickets for tonight’s installment of the band’s popular live show were still available as of Monday evening. The concert starts at 7 p.m.
Brief: August 28, 2007
Check out more news happening around campus.
It’s carnival time
Student Union Activities seeks to bring students and faculty together for a night of fun and games
Fun activities will include Ferris wheel rides and the chance to throw a pie at a KU student or professor.
Student’s script comes to life
KU student to debut original play
Adam Burnett’s two-act play “The Death of Romance” is scheduled to hit stages in November.
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