Megan Heacock

Kansan.com exclusive: Eight quirky spring break destinations in Kansas

Eight Kansas locations give student travelers an opportunity to stay close to home and spend less money.

Group helps students grasp health care

Concerned Active and Aware Students to raise awareness about national debate in front of Wescoe.

A look at KU's changing face of activism

University's turbulent past has evolved into a somewhat tranquil state of activism.

Student Senate passes alcohol resolution

Survey says students rely on University services, know little about community resources.

All teacher wants is a little peace and quiet

Students and teachers find recent on-campus construction disruptive, yet no formal complaints have been filed.

New alcohol policy fails to pass

The student rights standing committee voted no to allowing senior staff members easier access to private rooms in Student Housing.

Home away from home for the holidays

Homestay program brings together international students and American families for Thanksgiving.

Subcommittee to meet Wednesday to revise alcohol policy

Senate group met last night to discuss rules with student body.

Exercising care while pursuing perfection

Experts dispel myths, dispense advice on achieving a healthy workout.

New KJHK studios mark the end of an era

Construction on new studios and offices in the Kansas Union will begin this week.

Science explores happiness

Positive psychology workshop tackles the topic of happiness and how to achieve it.

New field: 'Positive Psychology'

The new area of study explores principles of how to be happy and succesful in the workplace.

Krishtalka named to database executive board

Director of the Biodiversity Institute to help run the Global Biodiversity Information Facility.

Housing proposal aims to stop alcohol abuse

A Student Housing recommendation would allow staff to enter rooms under suspicion of drinking.

Medicinal chemist receives fellowship

Doctoral student’s research on cancer lands her an award, while she deals with the disease second-hand.

Lawrence Community Blood Center closes

In a sagging economy, donors must drive farther to give.

$7 million center inaugurated

Building to house biotechnology companies.

Senate group reviews alcohol policies

Alcohol sub-committee will create survey to gauge how students think different policies work.

Bisexuals face additional challenges

Students struggle for acceptance in LGBT communities.

Sub-committee formed on alcohol abuse

Student Senate to address constitutionality of Student Housing restrictions while advocating personal accountability.

Visibility Day encourages open discussion

Queers and Allies join to raise awareness of sexual orientation issues.

Students pass out after giving blood

Two students fainted on campus after donating in the blood drive.

Coordinated buses carry more riders

More people are riding the T a year after its partnership with KU on Wheels.

New senators take office

Newly elected freshmen talk strategy.

Campus museums getting creative

Budget cuts at KU mean finding new ways to show off holdings.

Alumnae top Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women

Two graduates rank within top 10 in Forbes Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women in the World.

Urban planners begin new lecture series

New lecture series focuses on new developments in the future of urban planning

University sends out swine flu warning

KU officials hope that new swine flu education will keep students healthy this fall.

SUA will cut costs, maximize quality of events

SUA hopes to save money by attracting more students to fewer events.

Animal shelter hopes for more owners

Lawrence Humane Society sees increase in animals and hopes fee change will attract more owners.

KU museum up for top tourist recognition

Spencer Museum of Art competes to be a top tourist destination on visitkc.com.

Downtown Lawrence undergoes changes

Closings, new locations transform look and feel of Downtown Lawrence.

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