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”.
City ordinance displaces students
Six undergrads scramble for new housing after enforcement of oft-ignored code
KU Safety Office investigates fake classified ad
An ad that has appeared in The University Daily Kansan may leave job seekers responsible for bad checks. The KU Public Safety Office is investigating the advertisement from Owo Trading Store.
Professors’ ‘liberal influence’ on students a myth
Political beliefs are already ingrained in students long before they step foot on a college campus, research says.
University trims expenditures to prepare for budget cuts
State agencies will face a 3 percent budget cut for the upcoming fiscal year. University officials are working to reduce spending without sacrificing quality.
Lawrence public transit system saved
Voters overwhelmingly approve sales taxes to keep buses running after months of uncertainty.
University Daily Kansan wins big at Pacemaker awards
Student newspaper places first in Web site and sports reporting competitions.
Landlord's body found in Mississippi St. house
Landlord's body found in Mississippi St. house
KU Med Center to offer acupunture therapy
The alternative treatment, part of the Center’s Integrative Medicine Clinic, will be available next month.
Topeka banking executive explains financial crisis
For those who feel increasingly lost in the waves of news about the imploding housing and credit markets, help is on the way.
3 fatalities on K-10 in past week
KU employee Allen Eastland and Wichita junior James Keeton among those killed.
KU employee killed in double fatality collision; second and third K-10 fatalities in one week
A University employee and a Missouri man are dead after a fiery collision Saturday evening.
One student injured, another killed in two-car collision Thursday
One dead, one injured on K-10.
Students feel hardships of debt
University and local organizations are counseling students on how to manage their finances
Kansan, Senate encourage students to vote online for new chant
At kansan.com, students can vote for an alternative to the ‘rip his f*cking head off’ chant. The winning chant may be introduced during Saturday’s Homecoming game.
Economic downturn hasn’t hurt downtown businesses
Some retailers reported strong sales last month, despite the Dow Jones’ largest one-day drop in history.
Lawrence’s main bus systems consider joining forces
Representatives for KU on Wheels and the T have begun merger discussions. But with the latter’s fate in jeopardy, nothing is set in stone.
Future of Lawrence public transit hinges on tax proposal
If a proposed sales tax increase doesn’t pass, the city will have to halt public transportation.
Family remembers KU student killed in car accident
Neil Hockenbarger, 26, died early Thursday morning. His wife said he was genuine and caring.
Professor reassures students in midst of financial crisis
Paul Koch, professor of business, tells his students they will still get jobs despite economic downturn.
‘Book’ could protect college students
Body armor weighs less than two pounds, can fit in a backpack and be available in early 2009.
Student killed in crash
A KU student was killed late Wednesday or early Thursday when his vehicle collided with a power pole in north Lawrence.
No country for young men
Visa laws, refugee status and politics have contributed to one senior’s statelessness.
Garden party showcases crops and dishes
Environmental club celebrates revitalized project with food grown by students and volunteers.
Electrical replacement causes campus power outage
Westar Energy replaced a piece of insulating equipment Thursday afternoon, causing power failure across the University for about half an hour.
Hemenway dedicates new scholarship hall
Alumnus names the new all-male scholarship hall after his parents, Floyd H. and Kathryn Krehbiel.
Homecoming celebration provides opportunity to help
The 2008 Homecoming Committee will hold a meeting on Sunday. A food drive will be held during Homecoming week.
Biker smashes through back window of car
A student hit the back of a stopped car in front of Marvin Hall, shattering the window and falling to the ground.
New conservative group forms on campus
Leaders want to focus on shared ideals instead of party affiliation.
Alumnus gives advice for students on aid work abroad
Graduate works in Afghanistan to reduce opium farming and rebuild infrastructures.
Stop signs befuddle cyclists
Bike riders on campus find themselves getting ticketed for not obeying stop signs on campus.
Air Force musicians visit campus
Winds of Change, a sextet of musicians with the United States Air Force, played at Swarthout Recital Hall on Monday.
Students help farmers market thrive
University and local farms benefit from each other
Peer tutoring benefits tutored, tutors
Qualified students can still apply to receive tutoring from or to tutor through Student Educational Services.
Revised FAFSA approved for students
The new form will be three pages shorter than its predecessor, but might not be any less confusing.
Research aide arrested for possible drug manufacturing
The University research assistant was arrested on Monday under suspicion of making the drug MDA in the Malott laboratories. MDA is similar to ecstasy.
Departments implement revised privacy policy
After incident last September, University has adopted new rules to protect personal information
Students volunteer before classes make them get too busy
More than 100 students volunteered Saturday with three nonprofits
KU Bus hits SUV
KU on Wheels bus, SUV damaged in collision, no injuries reported.
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