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Michelle Sprehe

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Campanile bells to wedding bells

Some students choose to walk down the aisle before or soon after walking down the hill.

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Wedding bells: Going against the grain

Zahra Nasrazadani proposed to her boyfriend during a video chat.

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Wedding bells: Breaking a lease

For Tiffany Brant, moving in with her boyfriend made her realize they weren't meant to be together.

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Wedding bells: Keeping the faith

Laura Schmidt knew her fiance was the one for her before she graduated high school.

Top of the Hill award recipients named

See which Lawrence businesses KU students voted to receive awards.

Watkins to offer free H1N1 shots Friday

University recommends preventive measures against swine flu to all students.

Co-creator of Google Earth to speak at noon

Brian McClendon will give a lecture in the Apollo Room in Nichols Hall.

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Student will be remembered for her attitude

Rachel Leek’s friends said they appreciated her enthusiasm for the simple things in life.

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Lied Center set to expand with donation

New addition will harbor opportunities for distance learning and new music programs.

Looking back: flu of 1918 shut down campus

The flu pandemic of 1918 closed campus more than 91 years ago.

Hanson to play free concert

Band comes to campus to support cause.

Twestival attracts locals via Twitter

The charity event for the Humane Society is handing out drawings and prizes to its attendees.

‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ moves to big screen

The film adaptation keeps true to the original, while adding something all its own.

Students carry banners at commencement

Faculty and staff selected the students based on their involvement in academics and activities.

Body found in Naismith Hall Friday identified as local high school student

A visitation for the Lawrence Free State High School senior will be held Monday evening.

Sophomores have the most spirit

Board of Class Officers hold first class competition and students participate in activities to win.

Competition tries to boost class pride

Students can compete in games for prizes and class points.

Architect discusses plans for Ground Zero

Presentation was first in new lecture series for late professor.

September 11 memorial designer to speak

Michael Arad will discuss his experiences in urban planning and responding to September 11.

Students to run in Nashville marathon

Six friends will travel to the Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon to race Saturday.

Envision frustrated but unfazed by election loss

Siler and Porte, edged out by 95 votes, still pleased with 39 senator seats

Event works to eliminate hate

The Multicultural Resource Center’s Hate Out Week promotes unity, tolerance and understanding.

Know your Student Senate candidates

Learn more about the candidates for Student Senate

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Students try to fight spring sneezes

Increased pollen, dust and mold contribute to more visits to Watkins for allergies.

New piano bar has grand opening

The Barrel House, featuring dueling pianists, opens after delays.

Political analyst to speak at Union

George Stephanopoulos will visit Lawrence April 7 and answer students’ questions.

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Music festival honors historic composer

International musicians and University students will play at the festival.

Hearing set for suspect in drive-by-shooting

Drive-by shooting suspect appeared in court Wednesday.

Groups to showcase dance moves tonight

The SUA competition gives students the opportunity to perform cultural dances and win $500.

Student engineers rebuild Katrina home

This summer, Engineers Without Borders will reinstall water systems in Bolivia and Guatemala.

New autism study center to hold open house today

A new center for autism research and training holds an open house today.

Student group raises money for local shelter

MSW graduate student members are serving tables at Jo Shmo’s and donating tips.

Parade Committee donates to charities

An auction, 5k run, dart tournament and coronation all helped raise money for four Lawrence charities.

“The Price is Right” returns to campus

Students can participate to win video games, trip to Great Wolf Lodge.

Studying for tests really can hurt

Nurses say students’ back pain may be caused by bad posture and too many books.

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Nursing school faces faculty shortage

Students find it harder to be admitted with fewer instructors teaching classes.

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Twin sisters to open dueling pianos bar

Two Kansas seniors will start their own entrepreneur business before graduating this spring.

St. Louis parties big for Mardi Gras

Students head to Missouri for the nation’s second-largest Fat Tuesday celebration.

Perkins to speak during integrity week

Speech by athletics director part NSCS promotion

Bingo keeps money in students' wallets

Student Union Activities event gave out about $500 worth of groceries and gas cards.

Budget cuts could affect city programs

Community members discuss possible repercussions at Tuesday’s city commission meeting

Attorney in historic case to give speech

Attorney involved in Second Amendment Supreme Court case to visit law school.

Budget cuts may keep planes grounded

Some departments may have to exclude the use of the University’s private planes.

Students look for textbook alternatives

The dampening economy provides incentives to look for the best deals, in town and on the Web

Find things to do on ‘The Guide’

New Kansan.com feature offers information on local restaurants, bars and events