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Roshni Oommen

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KU Environs proposes energy-efficient lighting

Demonstration lights were installed on West Campus to gauge efficiency.

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Kansas Public Radio raises most money in 60 years

KPR raised $297,000 in pledges, the most it has raised since 1952.

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Students show homemade race cars

The Jayhawk Motorsport team unveiled its self-built cars, including one hybrid car, this past weekend.

Spencer Museum of Art presents new exhibit

The Spencer Museum of Art reveals an exhibit that is the first step of "Project Redefine."

Public Safety Office releases photos of suspected 'peeping Tom'

Police are requesting assistance the search for the suspect.

Candidates propose transit changes

The RenewKU and KUnited coalitions present ideas to change transportation on- and off-campus.

Student coalitions examine on-campus dining options

The new campus dining platforms aims to increase student involvement in dining decisions.

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New findings can help spider bite treatment

A KU research team explored the habitat of the brown recluse, a common spider in Kansas.

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Student entrepreneurs find food niche in downtown Lawrence nightlife

The Last Stop Snack Shop is thriving on hot dogs and walking tacos.

University not subscribed to New York Times articles

A pay wall is forcing NYT users to pay, but Kansas students have a way around it.

Student Senate suggests new name for campus building

Resolution supports naming Art and Design building after former chancellor E. Laurence Chalmers.

Jason Mraz surprises students in Union

The recording artist performed an impromptu concert in the Kansas Union Friday night.

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Former Kansas track star died Sunday

Wes Santee was a native Kansan and competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.

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Sounds of Brazil come to campus

Musician promotes culture and a cause with his jazz guitar.

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Server outage causes campus-wide frustration

Internal power issues interrupted Internet service and left students and faculty to adjust daily routines.

University e-mail working

Students and faculty can now access KU e-mail.

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Students ask questions about faith and the Bible

Panelists answered questions about Christianity in the “Ask a Christian a Question” forum.

Group celebrates and educates about Israel

Activities include reggae concert, Israeli food, speakers.

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Powwow honors American Indian heritiage, customs

The Native American population comprises less than 1 percent of the University’s student body.

Students learn how to handle alcohol

Group hosts Jason Wren Initiative to educate University community about taking responsibility with alcohol.

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International students celebrate differences with Awareness Week

World Expo will give visitors a look at cultural aspects of 30 countries.

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Invisible children movement raises money at University event

At a screening of its film “GO” four scholorships were raised for Ugandan students.

Film screening raises awareness

The presentation, by the KUganda group, will feature a film as well as comments from a victim of the war in Uganda.

International Awareness week begins

The International Student Association aims to give cultural awareness

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Twentieth annual Pride Week coming to an end

Queers and Allies sponsors the event, which will close with a parade on Saturday.

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Taking time out for pride

Queers and Allies begins Pride Week with event on Stauffer-Flint lawn.

Pride Week events demonstrate need for gender-neutral bathrooms

Transgender students face fear and humiliation with simple male and female decisions.

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KU duo in national quarters tournament

The team will compete in Las Vegas for a prize $25,000.

Kansan cameras give FFA a facelift

"Your Say" is a visual version of the Free For All.

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Art contest brings out students’ view of faith

Students submitted 21 works of art in the first occurrence of the contest.

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Details of the Passover celebration

Learn the significance of the holiday and its traditions.

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Food festival raises money for freedom march

KU student group organizes events to fight for rights of low-income farm workers.

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Students unite with low-wage workers

KU students and tomato harvesters in Immokalee, Fla., are fighting for fair wages.

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Campus groups prepare for November election

Republicans and Democrats alike are looking ahead to the upcoming Kansas governor election.

Kansas students respond to racial tensions at Mizzou

The University of Missouri invited the students to attend a discussion on diversity.

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“Candyland” tops Rock Chalk Revue

Sigma Kappa and Sigma Phi Epsilon take best in show.

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Rock Chalk Revue premieres this weekend

After months of rehearsal, the student-run charity show begins March 4 at the Lied Center.

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Crowning KU's Miss Africa

Kori Williams won the first beauty pageant hosted by the organization last night.

2010 homecoming theme announced

The Homecoming Steering Committee declares "Rock Chalk Roadtrip" as the theme of this spring's Homecoming festivities.

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Accomplished California politician speaks at Dole

Former mayor and State Assembly Speaker Willie Brown brought balance and understanding between parties.

KU Hillel celebrates new home

The Jewish organization on campus recently moved into its new facility on New Hampshire Street.

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Students celebrate Chinese new year

Student group hosts event to ring in the traditional Chinese holiday.

Program informs students about LGBT community

Safe Space Ally workshops provide information on terminology and issues surrounding the LGBT community.

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Residents march to protest school closings

Three elementary schools could close because of state budget cuts.

Hate Out Week examines oppression

Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the even opens tonight with a featured speaker.

Student wins Super Bowl XLIV tickets

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars gave away Super Bowl tickets in a raffle.

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Turning out for TOMS

Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes, gave a lecture at the Lied Center Tuesday.

TOMS Shoes founder to speak at Lied

Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes, will speak about social entrepreneurship at the Lied Center.

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University celebrates King’s legacy

The Office of Multicultural Affairs held a banquet in honor of King.

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Tefillin, an important ritual for Jewish men

A boy practicing tefillin alarmed airplane passengers and resulted in an early landing.

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