Staff

Sachiko Miyakawa

General Assignments/Profiles Reporter

KU students from Mumbai horrified by terrorist attacks

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Some think the attacks will harm India’s image internationally.

Senior promotes studying abroad in Germany

Monday, December 1st, 2008

After his own meaningful study abroad experience in the country, Andreas Graf now encourages others to follow in his footsteps.

Students turn to vegetarianism

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Young people are increasingly deciding to not eat meat, many of them citing concern for the environment.

More students gain experience through Peace Corps

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Several seniors apply themselves in post-graduate programs such as Teach for America and the Peace Corp

University aids local charities

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Kansas has reached 80 percent of its donation goal to the United Way of Douglas County.

‘Green’ Jayhawks receive accolades

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Sustainability Leadership Awards recognize individuals who promote environmentally friendly habits.

$1.4 million grant adds Amharic language to slate of courses

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Amharic is the official working language of Ethiopia but is offered by few universities in the United States.

Debate duo wins title at Harvard

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Two members of the KU team take first place in the national tournament.

KU student uses research to help Navajo Nation

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Nasbah Ben, Chinle, Ariz., graduate student, researches air quality in the Four Corners area, the location of the Navajo Nation. Ben said she hoped to help the people, land, and environment of the southwest region.

Jenkins defeats Boyda for U.S. House seat

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Lynn Jenkins, Kansas State Treasurer, upset incumbent candidate U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda (D-Kan.) in Tuesday’s election for Kansas’ 2nd congressional district. Jenkins won 51 percent to Boyda’s 46 percent.

Sachiko is a senior from Tokyo, Japan. This is her second semester to report for The University Daily Kansan. Sachiko likes traveling. She has also lived in Shanghai, China. She hopes to be a foreign correspondent after graduation.