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David Jones, Kansas City, Kan., senior, helps Mintoy Tolbert, Lawrence, change her address for voter registration Monday evening at Broken Arrow Park. Jones works in community outreach for the Kansas Democratic Party.

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David Jones, Kansas City, Kan., senior, helps Mintoy Tolbert, Lawrence, change her address for voter registration Monday evening at Broken Arrow Park. Jones works in community outreach for the Kansas Democratic Party.

For a healthy and tasty variation, also trying tossing in peppers and onions.

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For a healthy and tasty variation, also trying tossing in peppers and onions.
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Cowboys and cowgirls preform at St. John's Mexican Fiesta on Friday evening. Money raised at the event supports Spanish lessons for elementary students and scholarships for high school seniors of Mexican descent.

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Cowboys and cowgirls preform at St. John's Mexican Fiesta on Friday evening. Money raised at the event supports Spanish lessons for elementary students and scholarships for high school seniors of Mexican descent.
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Hannah Shult, freshman, lives at Sunflower House, 1406 Tennessee. She said she likes the atmostphere of the house; she can always find people to hang out with when she leaves her room.

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Hannah Shult, freshman, lives at Sunflower House, 1406 Tennessee. She said she likes the atmostphere of the house; she can always find people to hang out with when she leaves her room.

Dr. Marsha Heeb pulls ticks off of Rory, a miniature Australian Shepherd, while his owner Jill Domnick, Lawrence, watches. Heeb said it can be nearly impossible to keep dogs completely tick-free when they have been in heavily infested areas.

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Dr. Marsha Heeb pulls ticks off of Rory, a miniature Australian Shepherd, while his owner Jill Domnick, Lawrence, watches. Heeb said it can be nearly impossible to keep dogs completely tick-free when they have been in heavily infested areas.

David Vance, Lawrence alumnus, kicks for the East Siders Sunday evening at South Park. The kickball league...

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David Vance, Lawrence alumnus, kicks for the East Siders Sunday evening at South Park. The kickball league...
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Mel and Joyce Williams raise 100 percent grass-fed beef on their ranch outside Lawrence. Joyce, who is a retired nurse, said that grass-fed beef is lower in cholesterol and saturated fats than other beef.

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Mel and Joyce Williams raise 100 percent grass-fed beef on their ranch outside Lawrence. Joyce, who is a retired nurse, said that grass-fed beef is lower in cholesterol and saturated fats than other beef.
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White Owl and Julia Lee, Lawrence junior, demonstrate what While Owl terms the "White Owl dance" on Thursday evening on the steps of Wescoe Hall. White Owl and Lee have announced their engagement and plan to wed in late July or August.

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White Owl and Julia Lee, Lawrence junior, demonstrate what While Owl terms the
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Jenny Arnau

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Jenny Arnau

Members of Dog Days do push ups early Tuesday morning at Memorial Stadium. Dog Days is a fitness program that meets every Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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Members of Dog Days do push ups early Tuesday morning at Memorial Stadium. Dog Days is a fitness program that meets every Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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Brandon Draper facilitates the morning drum circle Sunday morning near Sun Down Stage. Draper said there are no leaders in a drum circle, the purpose is for people to come together and make music for community wellness.

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Brandon Draper facilitates the morning drum circle Sunday morning near Sun Down Stage. Draper said there are no leaders in a drum circle, the purpose is for people to come together and make music for community wellness.

Wayne Coyne, lead singer of the Flaming Lips, strums his guitar during sound check on Sun Down Stage before the show.

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Wayne Coyne, lead singer of the Flaming Lips, strums his guitar during sound check on Sun Down Stage before the show.

Before Galactic performed, Wayne Coyne, of the Flaming Lips, appeared on stage sporting a pair of giant hands.

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Before Galactic performed, Wayne Coyne, of the Flaming Lips, appeared on stage sporting a pair of giant hands.

Galactic took the main stage at the time allotted for Cake because the latter band's flight was delayed. Cake played at midnight in the Revival Tent.

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Galactic took the main stage at the time allotted for Cake because the latter band's flight was delayed. Cake played at midnight in the Revival Tent.

Ashley Zeigenbein, Lebanon, Mo., practices hoop dancing at the Wakarusa Festival. Zeigenbein makes her own hoops in proportion with the size of her body. She said she picked up a lot of moves from watching videos of hoop dancers on youTube.

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Ashley Zeigenbein, Lebanon, Mo., practices hoop dancing at the Wakarusa Festival. Zeigenbein makes her own hoops in proportion with the size of her body. She said she picked up a lot of moves from watching videos of hoop dancers on youTube.

Kori Gardner, organist of Mates of State

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Kori Gardner, organist of Mates of State

Jason Hammel, drummer of Mates of State

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Jason Hammel, drummer of Mates of State

Madyson Gray, 4, Lawrence, plays in the bubbles outside the tent where her mother was selling refreshments to raise money for the Lawrence Community Nursery School. The school, also known as The Little Red School House, is a parent-teacher co-op on Seventh and Alabama Streets that has been open since 1952.

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Madyson Gray, 4, Lawrence, plays in the bubbles outside the tent where her mother was selling refreshments to raise money for the Lawrence Community Nursery School. The school, also known as The Little Red School House, is a parent-teacher co-op on Seventh and Alabama Streets that has been open since 1952.

Wayne Coyne, lead singer of the Flaming Lips, crowd surfs inside of a large, plastic ball Friday night during the first song of the band's set.

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Wayne Coyne, lead singer of the Flaming Lips, crowd surfs inside of a large, plastic ball Friday night during the first song of the band's set.

Tommy Ramone and Claudia Tienan of Uncle Monk

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Tommy Ramone and Claudia Tienan of Uncle Monk

Nathan Burns, a Kansas City alumnus, sends bubbles floating off into the high winds at Wakarusa Thursday afternoon.

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Nathan Burns, a Kansas City alumnus, sends bubbles floating off into the high winds at Wakarusa Thursday afternoon.

Wakarusa attendees walk between performance stages Thursday afternoon.

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Wakarusa attendees walk between performance stages Thursday afternoon.
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Overcast skies and the threat of severe weather loomed over the festival for much of the day Thursday.

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Overcast skies and the threat of severe weather loomed over the festival for much of the day Thursday.
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Road construction projects on campus have left several streets closed and limited access to parking.

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Road construction projects on campus have left several streets closed and limited access to parking.

Jimmie Weaver, left, a graduate student in the chemistry department, mentors David Morris, an undergraduate at Hastings College, on chemistry research as part of the NSF REU program. The chemistry department is playing host to the program, which is designed to give research experiences to undergraduates from schools without the research resources that the University has.

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Jimmie Weaver, left, a graduate student in the chemistry department, mentors David Morris, an undergraduate at Hastings College, on chemistry research as part of the NSF REU program. The chemistry department is playing host to the program, which is designed to give research experiences to undergraduates from schools without the research resources that the University has.

Papa Keno’s Pizzeria, 1035 Massachusetts St., was forced to close its Lawrence and Overland Park restaurants Wednesday morning when the Kansas Department of Revenue seized the properties for nonpayment of state taxes.

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Papa Keno’s Pizzeria, 1035 Massachusetts St., was forced to close its Lawrence and Overland Park restaurants Wednesday morning when the Kansas Department of Revenue seized the properties for nonpayment of state taxes.

Erica Red Corn, a second year KU Med student, was diagnosed with a type of cancer called Ewing Sarcoma, which affects the bones, when she was 15. She still wears a brace on her leg and has scars above her left knee and on her upper left thigh. She also had pieces of both lungs removed. Her then boyfriend, now husband, Alex's father brought her the blanket she is wrapped in when she was in the hospital for treatment. Alex's family is Osage. The portrait was taken by David Morris, who was working on series of portraits of people in Kansas City, after Erica lost her hair during teatment.

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Erica Red Corn, a second year KU Med student, was diagnosed with a type of cancer called Ewing Sarcoma, which affects the bones, when she was 15. She still wears a brace on her leg and has scars above her left knee and on her upper left thigh. She also had pieces of both lungs removed. Her then boyfriend, now husband, Alex's father brought her the blanket she is wrapped in when she was in the hospital for treatment. Alex's family is Osage. The portrait was taken by David Morris, who was working on series of portraits of people in Kansas City, after Erica lost her hair during teatment.

Dana Schmidt, Wichita sophomore and president of KU Culinary Club, Mike Conner, Shawnee senior, and Jamie Wenke, Topeka sophomore, test recipes for hamburgers and veggie burgers in Schmidt's kitchen. Some of the club's executive members meet early in the week to make sure recipes will work for the full club meetings.

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Dana Schmidt, Wichita sophomore and president of KU Culinary Club, Mike Conner, Shawnee senior, and Jamie Wenke, Topeka sophomore, test recipes for hamburgers and veggie burgers in Schmidt's kitchen. Some of the club's executive members meet early in the week to make sure recipes will work for the full club meetings.
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Nick Kostner, Murdock graduate student, browses through the stacks at Watson Library. The library has been pretty busy lately...something from story please

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Nick Kostner, Murdock graduate student, browses through the stacks at Watson Library. The library has been pretty busy lately...something from story please

Grant Huang, St. Louis senior and a native of Taiwan, holds his certificate of naturalization. The document is issued by the U.S. government, and certifies that Huang obtained citizenship legally.

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Grant Huang, St. Louis senior and a native of Taiwan, holds his certificate of naturalization. The document is issued by the U.S. government, and certifies that Huang obtained citizenship legally.
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Saturday, April 19, 2008, 10:37 a.m.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008, 10:37 a.m.

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 10:26 a.m.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008, 10:26 a.m.

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 10:37 a.m.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008, 10:37 a.m.

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 9:49 a.m.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008, 9:49 a.m.

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 10:23 a.m.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008, 10:23 a.m.

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8:52 a.m.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8:52 a.m.

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 9:30 a.m.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008, 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8:28 a.m.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8:28 a.m.

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8:39 a.m.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8:39 a.m.

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8:48 a.m.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8:48 a.m.

April 18, 2008, 1:54 p.m.

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April 18, 2008, 1:54 p.m.

Megan Paisley, from Crane River Farm in Stillwater, packages up some pastries for Sarah Crawford-Parker, associate director of the Honors Program, and her husband, Doug, and daughter, Isabella, 5, Saturday morning at the Farmer's market on New Hampshire between Eighth and Ninth Streets.

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Megan Paisley, from Crane River Farm in Stillwater, packages up some pastries for Sarah Crawford-Parker, associate director of the Honors Program, and her husband, Doug, and daughter, Isabella, 5, Saturday morning at the Farmer's market on New Hampshire between Eighth and Ninth Streets.

The Crossing, its adjacent buildings and the Oread Heights Apartments were demolished on Saturday to make way for construction of The Oread Inn on 12th and Indiana Streets. Casey Stewart, general supervisor for the project, said he estimated the luxury hotel will be completed by 2010.

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The Crossing, its adjacent buildings and the Oread Heights Apartments were demolished on Saturday to make way for construction of The Oread Inn on 12th and Indiana Streets. Casey Stewart, general supervisor for the project, said he estimated the luxury hotel will be completed by 2010.

Wright lines up his shot and prepares to bowl, a hobby he picked up at Jaybowl in the Kansas Union. He said typically bowled about a 200.

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Wright lines up his shot and prepares to bowl, a hobby he picked up at Jaybowl in the Kansas Union. He said typically bowled about a 200.

Julian display the pink Barbie backpack that veteran Hornets players made him wear as part of his rookie duties. The rookies were supposed to bring doughnuts to practice every day, and wearing the backpack was part of Julian's punishment for forgetting.

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Julian display the pink Barbie backpack that veteran Hornets players made him wear as part of his rookie duties. The rookies were supposed to bring doughnuts to practice every day, and wearing the backpack was part of Julian's punishment for forgetting.

Wright reaches for one of his custom bowling balls at AMF All-Stars, a 64-lane bowling alley in Kenner, La. He has four 15-pound balls designed to handle different lane conditions and pin arrangements.

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Wright reaches for one of his custom bowling balls at AMF All-Stars, a 64-lane bowling alley in Kenner, La. He has four 15-pound balls designed to handle different lane conditions and pin arrangements.

Julian defends the basket during a March 17 game against the Chicago Bulls in the New Orleans Arena. The Hornets won, 108-97.

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Julian defends the basket during a March 17 game against the Chicago Bulls in the New Orleans Arena. The Hornets won, 108-97.

Julian's iPod

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Julian's iPod

Wright congratulates Sherron Collins after Kansas won the NCCA Tournament in San Antonio.

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Wright congratulates Sherron Collins after Kansas won the NCCA Tournament in San Antonio.

Julian Wright stands in front of his home in English Turn, an upscale residential community in New Orleans. Wright played for Kansas but left after last season to play as a reserve for the New Orleans Hornets. Check out a video tour of his home onlines at Kansan. com.

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Julian Wright stands in front of his home in English Turn, an upscale residential community in New Orleans. Wright played for Kansas but left after last season to play as a reserve for the New Orleans Hornets. Check out a video tour of his home onlines at Kansan. com.

Fans in Wright's designated cheering section, called JuJu's Slam Jam Crew, watch the Hornets-Bulls game. Each Hornets player has a designated cheering section in New Orleans Areena.

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Fans in Wright's designated cheering section, called JuJu's Slam Jam Crew, watch the Hornets-Bulls game. Each Hornets player has a designated cheering section in New Orleans Areena.

Julian said he loved accessories such as shoes, belts and socks.

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Julian said he loved accessories such as shoes, belts and socks.

Exhausted after practice, Wright takes a brief rest in the driver's seat of his 2008 Nissan Armada.

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Exhausted after practice, Wright takes a brief rest in the driver's seat of his 2008 Nissan Armada.

Julian's ties represent both teams.

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Julian's ties represent both teams.

Wright sends a text from his sidekick while stopped at an intersection. He carries two cell phones to stay in touch. "I try to talk to too many people at once. I try my hardest, it's hard, but I try. I do. You can't make everybody happy," he said.

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Wright sends a text from his sidekick while stopped at an intersection. He carries two cell phones to stay in touch.

Wright watches the end of the Bulls game with his teammates. Although Wright spent most of the early part of the season sitting on the bench, he has seen more playing time as the season progresses. He played 18 minutes against the Bulls.

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Wright watches the end of the Bulls game with his teammates. Although Wright spent most of the early part of the season sitting on the bench, he has seen more playing time as the season progresses. He played 18 minutes against the Bulls.

Mark Gottschall, journalism resource center supervisor

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Mark Gottschall, journalism resource center supervisor

Mark Thompson, Wichita freshman and groundskeeper for Kansas Baseball, rebuilds the pitcher's mound at Hoglund Ballpark Monday.

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Mark Thompson, Wichita freshman and groundskeeper for Kansas Baseball, rebuilds the pitcher's mound at Hoglund Ballpark Monday.

The Kansas basketball team watches "One Shining Moment," a video montage shown after the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Kansas won the title game, defeating Memphis 75-68.

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The Kansas basketball team watches

Coach Bill Self completes cutting down the net after the Jayhawks won the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

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Coach Bill Self completes cutting down the net after the Jayhawks won the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Junior guard Mario Chalmers holds up his piece of the net after Kansas defeated Memphis for the national championship.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers holds up his piece of the net after Kansas defeated Memphis for the national championship.

A member of the Memphis band tries to hold back tears and keep playing after Kansas defeated Memphis in the title game. The Tigers led by nine points with 2:12 to go in the game but were unable to shut the door on the Hawks.

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A member of the Memphis band tries to hold back tears and keep playing after Kansas defeated Memphis in the title game. The Tigers led by nine points with 2:12 to go in the game but were unable to shut the door on the Hawks.

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur dunks in the first half of the game against Memphis.

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Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur dunks in the first half of the game against Memphis.

The Kansas men's basketball team celebrates their overtime victory over Memphis.

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The Kansas men's basketball team celebrates their overtime victory over Memphis.

Jeremy Case and Sherron Collins react to Kansas' overtime victory over Memphis.

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Jeremy Case and Sherron Collins react to Kansas' overtime victory over Memphis.

Memphis junior guard Antonio Anderson shoots over the head of UCLA freshman forward Kevin Love. Memphis defeated UCLA 78 to 63 in the Final Four. Kansas will play Memphis for the national title on Monday evening at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

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Memphis junior guard Antonio Anderson shoots over the head of UCLA freshman forward Kevin Love. Memphis defeated UCLA 78 to 63 in the Final Four. Kansas will play Memphis for the national title on Monday evening at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Freshman center Cole Aldrich takes the ball strong to the hoop against North Carolina's Danny Green and Tyler Hansbrough during the first half. Aldrich stepped up for the Hawks, scoring eight points, grabbing seven boards and blocking four shots. “He may have won the game for us tonight as much as anybody,” Kansas coach Bill Self said of Aldrich after the game.

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Freshman center Cole Aldrich takes the ball strong to the hoop against North Carolina's Danny Green and Tyler Hansbrough during the first half. Aldrich stepped up for the Hawks, scoring eight points, grabbing seven boards and blocking four shots. “He may have won the game for us tonight as much as anybody,” Kansas coach Bill Self said of Aldrich after the game.

North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough answers questions in the locker room after his team's loss to Kansas. Hansbrough was six for 13, with 17 total points.

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North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough answers questions in the locker room after his team's loss to Kansas. Hansbrough was six for 13, with 17 total points.

Senior guard Rodrick Stewart gives post-game interviews in the Kansas locker room with his leg propped up. Stewart injured his right knee during practice Friday, which left him unable to play in the Final Four. "It was hard to just be there watching my team," Stewart said.

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Senior guard Rodrick Stewart gives post-game interviews in the Kansas locker room with his leg propped up. Stewart injured his right knee during practice Friday, which left him unable to play in the Final Four.

North Carolina coach Roy Williams yells to contest a foul call made by a game official. Williams was the Kansas coach before going to North Carolina.

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North Carolina coach Roy Williams yells to contest a foul call made by a game official. Williams was the Kansas coach before going to North Carolina.

Students cheer from the upper deck of the Alamodome. There were 43,718 people in attendance.

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Students cheer from the upper deck of the Alamodome. There were 43,718 people in attendance.

Shane Williams, Overland Park sophomore and a drummer in the KU band, pops a cigar in his mouth in post-game celebration with other band members.

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Shane Williams, Overland Park sophomore and a drummer in the KU band, pops a cigar in his mouth in post-game celebration with other band members.

A Kansas fan takes a picture while the crowd celebrates behind her with about two minutes left in the second half.

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A Kansas fan takes a picture while the crowd celebrates behind her with about two minutes left in the second half.

Members of the University of Kansas pep band wave and chant "see ya" after UNLV forward Joe Darger fouled out of the game in the second half. UNLV guard Rene Rougeau and junior guard Brandon Rush also had to leave the game after committing five personal fouls.

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Members of the University of Kansas pep band wave and chant

Fans parade down Massachusetts Street after Kansas' win against Davidson on Sunday night.

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Fans parade down Massachusetts Street after Kansas' win against Davidson on Sunday night.

Fans celebrated Kansas' victory on Sunday night near the Granada Theater on Massachusetts Street.

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Fans celebrated Kansas' victory on Sunday night near the Granada Theater on Massachusetts Street.

Kansas fans watch the celebration on Massachusetts Street on Sunday night while doing a bit of celebrating themselves.

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Kansas fans watch the celebration on Massachusetts Street on Sunday night while doing a bit of celebrating themselves.

Jayhawk fans throng Massachusetts St. after Kansas beat Davidson 59-57 Sunday afternoon in Detroit. They poured out of bars and restaurants and clogged the street for blocks, completely halting the flow of traffic. Kansas will play North Carolina next week in San Antonio in the Final Four. This will be the first Final Four in NCAA history to have only first-seeded teams.

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Jayhawk fans throng Massachusetts St. after Kansas beat Davidson 59-57 Sunday afternoon in Detroit. They poured out of bars and restaurants and clogged the street for blocks, completely halting the flow of traffic. Kansas will play North Carolina next week in San Antonio in the Final Four. This will be the first Final Four in NCAA history to have only first-seeded teams.

Vikings cornerback Charles Gordon played for Kansas in 2003 to 2005 before declaring for the 2006 NFL draft. Gordon said that his career has always been about proving himself season after season.

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Vikings cornerback Charles Gordon played for Kansas in 2003 to 2005 before declaring for the 2006 NFL draft. Gordon said that his career has always been about proving himself season after season.

Freshman guard Tyrel Reed uses his cell phone during media interviews in the Kansas lockerroom after Kansas's victory against UNLV. Reed and the other freshmen haven't played much this March, but the foursome said they are enjoying the ride and preparing for the future.

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Freshman guard Tyrel Reed uses his cell phone during media interviews in the Kansas lockerroom after Kansas's victory against UNLV. Reed and the other freshmen haven't played much this March, but the foursome said they are enjoying the ride and preparing for the future.

Student Senate coalition United Students wants to give students free parking in the Kansas Union parking garage. They propose to make parking in the top level of the garage free after 5 p.m. so students can go to night meetings and classes more easily. They also want to make the entire garage free on basketball game days because basketball fans take many other spots on campus.

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Student Senate coalition United Students wants to give students free parking in the Kansas Union parking garage. They propose to make parking in the top level of the garage free after 5 p.m. so students can go to night meetings and classes more easily. They also want to make the entire garage free on basketball game days because basketball fans take many other spots on campus.

From left, Adam McGonigle, for United Students, Adam Wood, for Students of Liberty, and Austin Kelly, for KU Connect, are the Spring 2008 Student Senate presidential candidates.

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From left, Adam McGonigle, for United Students, Adam Wood, for Students of Liberty, and Austin Kelly, for KU Connect, are the Spring 2008 Student Senate presidential candidates.

Kansas State freshman forward Michael Beasley walks off the court after his team's 72-55 loss to Wisconsin in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday afternoon at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb. The eleventh-seeded Wildcats finished the season with an overall record of 21-12.

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Kansas State freshman forward Michael Beasley walks off the court after his team's 72-55 loss to Wisconsin in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday afternoon at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb. The eleventh-seeded Wildcats finished the season with an overall record of 21-12.

Junior guard Brandon Rush makes a fadeaway shot during the first half. Rush scored 12 points, had three assists and made six rebounds.

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Junior guard Brandon Rush makes a fadeaway shot during the first half. Rush scored 12 points, had three assists and made six rebounds.

Members of the University of Kansas pep band wave and chant "see ya" after UNLV forward Joe Darger fouled out of the game in the second half. UNLV guard Rene Rougeau and junior guard Brandon Rush also had to leave the game after committing five personal fouls.

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Members of the University of Kansas pep band wave and chant

Junior guard Mario Chalmers makes a layup during the first half. Chalmers was the high scorer for Kansas with 17 total points.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers makes a layup during the first half. Chalmers was the high scorer for Kansas with 17 total points.

Coach Bill Self argues with an official about a foul called in the second half. A total of 46 personal fouls were called during the game, 20 on UNLV and 26 on Kansas.

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Coach Bill Self argues with an official about a foul called in the second half. A total of 46 personal fouls were called during the game, 20 on UNLV and 26 on Kansas.

Darnell Jackson, Sherron Collins, Mario Chalmers and Sasha Kaun celebrate Kansas's victory against UNLV during the final minutes of the second half. The Jayhawks beat the Rebels 75-56 Saturday night at the Quest Center in Omaha, Neb. The Jayhawks will proceed to the next round of the NCAA tournament, the Sweet 16, next week in Detroit.

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Darnell Jackson, Sherron Collins, Mario Chalmers and Sasha Kaun celebrate Kansas's victory against UNLV during the final minutes of the second half. The Jayhawks beat the Rebels 75-56 Saturday night at the Quest Center in Omaha, Neb. The Jayhawks will proceed to the next round of the NCAA tournament, the Sweet 16, next week in Detroit.
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Senior forward Darnell Jackson and sophomore forward Darrell Arthur hug after Kansas's victory against Texas A&M at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. The game was the last of the regular season and the victory meant that Kansas secured at least a share of the Big 12 title.

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Senior forward Darnell Jackson and sophomore forward Darrell Arthur hug after Kansas's victory against Texas A&M at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. The game was the last of the regular season and the victory meant that Kansas secured at least a share of the Big 12 title.

Senior guard Jeremy Case's mother Rita Newton hugs Robert and Ruby Arthur, sophomore forward Darrell Arthur's grandparents, after Kansas's victory against Texas A&M, 72-55. Arthur's mother, Sandra, and his AAU coach, Jazzy Hartwell, were also in attendance.

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Senior guard Jeremy Case's mother Rita Newton hugs Robert and Ruby Arthur, sophomore forward Darrell Arthur's grandparents, after Kansas's victory against Texas A&M, 72-55. Arthur's mother, Sandra, and his AAU coach, Jazzy Hartwell, were also in attendance.

Senior forward Darnell Jackson cheers after a score. Jackson fouled out of the game after committing his fifth personal foul with about four minutes left to play.

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Senior forward Darnell Jackson cheers after a score. Jackson fouled out of the game after committing his fifth personal foul with about four minutes left to play.

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur dunks the ball during the second half. Arthur was one of the high scorers of the game with 16 points.

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Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur dunks the ball during the second half. Arthur was one of the high scorers of the game with 16 points.

Freshman center Cole Aldrich yells after making a dunk in the first half. Aldrich scored three points and had two rebounds in 14 minutes of play.

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Freshman center Cole Aldrich yells after making a dunk in the first half. Aldrich scored three points and had two rebounds in 14 minutes of play.

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur fights for the tie-up.

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Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur fights for the tie-up.

Junior guard Mario Chalmers shoots over Texas A&M forward Joseph Jones and scores two points during the first half of the Kansas-Texas A&M game at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. Chalmers and sophomore forward Darrell Arthur scored 16 points each, the game high.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers shoots over Texas A&M forward Joseph Jones and scores two points during the first half of the Kansas-Texas A&M game at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. Chalmers and sophomore forward Darrell Arthur scored 16 points each, the game high.

Freshman center Cole Aldrich takes a shot during the second half. Aldrich scored 11 points and had 11 rebounds in 17 minutes of play.

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Freshman center Cole Aldrich takes a shot during the second half. Aldrich scored 11 points and had 11 rebounds in 17 minutes of play.

Senior guard Russell Robinson gets emotional as the announcer introduces the seniors before their final game at Allen Fieldhouse. The seniors were honored in a pre-game ceremony and gave short speeches after the game.

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Senior guard Russell Robinson gets emotional as the announcer introduces the seniors before their final game at Allen Fieldhouse. The seniors were honored in a pre-game ceremony and gave short speeches after the game.

Sophomore guard Sherron Collins hugs senior center Sasha Kaun after Kansas's win against Texas Tech. The team and coaches were all smiles after the final buzzer.

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Sophomore guard Sherron Collins hugs senior center Sasha Kaun after Kansas's win against Texas Tech. The team and coaches were all smiles after the final buzzer.

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur blocks Texas Tech center Esmir Rizvic during the first half.

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Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur blocks Texas Tech center Esmir Rizvic during the first half.

Adam Wood, president of a new Student Senate coalition called Students for Liberty. It's by the people who campaigned for Ron Paul from KU.

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Adam Wood, president of a new Student Senate coalition called Students for Liberty. It's by the people who campaigned for Ron Paul from KU.

Junior guard Brandon Rush scrambles for the tie-up.

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Junior guard Brandon Rush scrambles for the tie-up.

Junior guard Mario Chalmers flies past K-State guard Jacob Pullen during the first half. Chalmers had three points and one assist in Saturday's game.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers flies past K-State guard Jacob Pullen during the first half. Chalmers had three points and one assist in Saturday's game.

A fan in the student section holds up a sign referencing K-State freshman forward Michael Beasley's comment that K-State could beat Kansas anywhere. Another sign refers to K-State's one win in 24 years against Kansas.

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A fan in the student section holds up a sign referencing K-State freshman forward Michael Beasley's comment that K-State could beat Kansas anywhere. Another sign refers to K-State's one win in 24 years against Kansas.

"R.I.P. Allen Stewart" is written across senior guard Rodrick Stewart's shoes. Allen, Stewart's cousin and adopted brother, was shot and killed last month in Seattle.

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Jana Silverman, Southlake, Tx., senior, left, and Ann Fitzgerald, Shaumburg, Ill., December graduate, invented a chair that will make it easier for elderly people to shower. They plan on investing about $50,000 in their company, Silver-Gerald.

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Jana Silverman, Southlake, Tx., senior, left, and Ann Fitzgerald, Shaumburg, Ill., December graduate, invented a chair that will make it easier for elderly people to shower. They plan on investing about $50,000 in their company, Silver-Gerald.

KU at KSU on Jan. 31, 2008.

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KU at KSU on Jan. 31, 2008.

This is the breakdown of where money for KU on Wheels goes.

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This is the breakdown of where money for KU on Wheels goes.
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Senior center Sasha Kaun gets high fives from players on the bench after checking out(?--don't actually know if it's called that--being replaced by another player on the court) during Saturday afternoon's game against Colorado at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Senior center Sasha Kaun gets high fives from players on the bench after checking out(?--don't actually know if it's called that--being replaced by another player on the court) during Saturday afternoon's game against Colorado at Allen Fieldhouse.

Stephanie Brooks, a KU Ambassador and Mendota Heights, Minn., sophomore, escorts a group through a tour of the University campus Monday afternoon for Junior Day.

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Stephanie Brooks, a KU Ambassador and Mendota Heights, Minn., sophomore, escorts a group through a tour of the University campus Monday afternoon for Junior Day.
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