Ryan is the Kansan's editor of photography this semester. Ryan has also worked as the UDK's senior photographer and crime, courts and business reporter, as well as photographed and written for the Lawrence Journal-World and the Standard-Examiner in Ogden, Utah. After graduating from Wichita High School Southeast in 1993 and attending Butler County Community College for two years, he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1996. In 2003, he left the service and completed a bachelor's degree in political science at the University of South Florida in Tampa. In 2006, Ryan and his wife Sarah moved to Lawrence, where Ryan is currently working towards completion of a Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communications.
Recent Stories
Former KU student pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges
Cem Basoflas, Istanbul sophomore, will remain in custody for 30 days until his May 8 sentencing.
Judge sets animal cruelty hearing date
Student will face one charge at preliminary hearing on April 6.
Ghost world
As winter approaches, downtown Lawrence’s sizeable homeless population must deal with crowded shelters, the possibility of stricter ordinances, and the loss of a hidden refuge near the Kansas River.
Suspect in Dec. 1 sexual assault may be involved in past cases
The Lawrence Police Department reported on Monday that the suspect involved in a sexual assault of a Lawrence woman may be involved in four other cases of assault that occurred in Lawrence from July 2004 to March 2008.
Chancellor Hemenway announces he will step down June 30
Robert E. Hemenway, KU Chancellor since 1995, to return to teaching, writing
University's 16th chancellor says it's a "good" time to step down.
City Commission stops chickens from crossing the roads
Lawrence residents bring up the lack of city regulations on chickens and hedgehogs.
Speaker addresses the idea of global justice and the obligations of affluent countries
Richard Arneson will deliver a lecture entitled “What Does a Liberal Society Owe the Disadvantaged?” at 4 p.m. today in Alderson Auditorium.
KU mechanical engineering class works to build a 500 miles per gallon car.
The class was a long-term project thought of by assistant professor Chris Depcik to give students more hands-on experience.
New Italian professor arrives at University
Crystal Hall went from an Cornell undergrad studying biological sciences to a Ph.D. teaching Italian at the University in under a decade.
Students, residents gather to view “The Day After”
Actor, director and producer answer questions about 25-year-old film, “The Day After”.
Recent Photos
Rowers race Texas and Kansas State in the Big 12 Championship at Wyandotte County Lake May 2. Kansas took third place while Texas took first and K-State took second. Oklahoma placed fourth.
Published on August 25, 2009
A homeless man sleeps outside the Replay Lounge the morning of June 19. Since the Salvation Army ceased providing emergency shelter to the city's homeless in April, the Lawrence Community Shelter has been housing 73 men and women each night, vastly exceeding its normal limit of 31, which itself is technically over capacity for the facility. While city administrators try to find a way to fund a solution, downtown merchants are complaining that the increased number of panhandlers on Mass Street are hurting customer sales.
Published on June 24, 2009
Greg Pelligreen of Lawrence jams with fellow Lawrence musicians at the Lawrence Amtrack station Saturday night. Musicians palyed from 11:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., greeting an arriving train and its passengers. While some local musicians hope to turn the depot, located at New York and 7th streets, into a popular hangout for buskers and performers, a civic group called Depot Redux is hoping to convince Amtrack to turn possession of the depot over to the city and apply for federal funds to restore the station.
Published on June 22, 2009
A group of local musicians perform for a small crowd at the Lawrence Amtrack station Saturday night. Musicians palyed from 11:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., greeting an arriving train and its passengers. While some Lawrence musicians hope to turn the depot, located at New York and 7th streets, into a popular hangout for buskers and performers, a civic group called Depot Redux is hoping to convince Amtrack to turn possession of the depot over to the city and apply for federal funds to restore the station.
Published on June 22, 2009
Lauralyn Bodie of Lawrence jams with fellow Lawrence musicians at the Lawrence Amtrack station Saturday night. Musicians palyed from 11:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., greeting an arriving train and its passengers. While some local musicians hope to turn the depot, located at New York and 7th streets, into a popular hangout for buskers and performers, a civic group called Depot Redux is hoping to convince Amtrack to turn possession of the depot over to the city and apply for federal funds to restore the station.
Published on June 22, 2009
Amtrack conductor Rich Zaban checks his watch in prepaation for departure Saturday night as Scott McLewing of Kansas City plays a fiddle tune with other local musicians outside the train depot at New York and 7th streets. A civic group called Depot Redux is hoping to convince Amtrack to turn possession of the depot over to the city and apply for federal funds to restore the station.
Published on June 22, 2009
Tom Alexander, owner of the Americana Music Academy, jams with fellow Lawrence musicians at the Lawrence Amtrack station Saturday night. Musicians palyed from 11:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., greeting an arriving train and its passengers. While some local musicians hope to turn the depot, located at New York and 7th streets, into a popular hangout for buskers and performers, a civic group called Depot Redux is hoping to convince Amtrack to turn possession of the depot over to the city and apply for federal funds to restore the station.
Published on June 22, 2009
Lawrence Mayor Robert Chestnut, seen here at a meeting of the Lawrence City Commission in June, said that a primary goal for the city is to retain more University graduates to contribute to the city's economic and social growth.
Published on June 22, 2009
A homeless man sleeps outside the Replay Lounge the morning of June 19. Since the Salvation Army ceased providing emergency shelter to the city's homeless in April, the Lawrence Community Shelter has been housing 73 men and women each night, vastly exceeding its normal limit of 31, which itself is technically over capacity for the facility. While city administrators try to find a way to fund a solution, downtown merchants are complaining that the increased number of panhandlers on Mass Street are hurting customer sales.
Published on June 22, 2009
The Jackpot Saloon & Music Hall, located in downtown Lawrence, is planning to fence in an outdoor patio area, which will allow smokers and other patrons more room to drink alcoholic beverages outside of the establishment.
Published on June 20, 2009
Chris Frederick speaks about his father, former University Athletics Director Bob Frederick, at the memorial service Wednesday at the Lied Center.
Published on June 18, 2009
Brian Frederick speaks about his father, former University Athletics Director Bob Frederick, at the memorial service Wednesday at the Lied Center.
Published on June 18, 2009
Mark Frederick speaks about his father, former University Athletics Director Bob Frederick, at the memorial service Wednesday at the Lied Center.
Published on June 18, 2009
Brad Frederick speaks about his father, former University Athletics Director Bob Frederick, at the memorial service Wednesday at the Lied Center.
Published on June 18, 2009
Max Urick, former Kansas State University Athletics Director, speaks to the crowd in attendance at a memorial service for Bob Frederick Wednesday in the Lied Center. Urick recalled how Frederick, renowned as an consistently upscale dresser, was a warm personality despite his intimidating dress.
Published on June 18, 2009
Ray Bechard, coach of the women's volleyball team, shares memories of Bob Frederick at Frederick's memorial service Wednesday afternoon. Frederick, an avid cyclist, died June 12 from injuried sustained June 11 in a cycling accident.
Published on June 18, 2009
Several hundred people from the University and larger Lawrence communities were in attendance at Bob Frederick's memorial service Wednesday afternoon in the Lied Center.
Published on June 18, 2009
Katie Martincich, Shawnee senior and Jayhawk volleyball setter, speaks about her memories of classes with Bob Ferderick at Frederick's memorial Wednesday. As Univeristy Athletics Director, Frederick was a tireless advocate for women's sports.
Published on June 18, 2009
David Ambler, former Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, speaks at Bob Frederick's memorial service on Wednesday.
Published on June 18, 2009
Kansas State Representative Barbara Ballard sings "On Eagle's Wings" at Wednesday's memorial service for Bob Frederick, who died June 12. Frederick was remembered as enthusiastic in all his interests, including cycling, outdoor pursuits, raising his family and his involvement in University athletics.
Published on June 18, 2009
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