Samantha Foster

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Samantha Foster is a Lecompton senior majoring in journalism and English. She is a campus editor. This is her sixth semester working for The Kansan. Samantha previously worked as a science reporter, a copy editor, an editorial writer and a correspondent.

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Malott evacuation caused by smell of overheating fan motor

A chemical smell was reported to KU Public Safety, but a malfunctioning exhaust fan motor was the real problem.

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Malott Hall evacuated, reopened after reported chemical smell

The chemical smell was not unidentified but it dissipated enough for the building to reopen.

Speculation surrounds search for new AD

A plane coming from Tulsa to Lawrence this afternoon was suspected of carrying a candidate.

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Cause of fire undetermined

The fire broke out at Anschutz Sports Pavilion on Tuesday morning.

Man charged after fatal accident on U.S. 59

The Arkansas man was charged with six felony charges, two misdemeanors and a traffic infraction Wednesday.

Hearing scheduled for man involved in U.S. 59 wreck

Arkansas man allegedly stole a vehicle on campus and caused fatal wreck Tuesday morning.

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One employee taken to hospital after fire

Fire at Anschutz Sports Pavilion Tuesday morning started in an exterior cooling tower.

Pioneer of KU's language lab dies

Ermal Garinger, namesake of the KU language resource center, died Friday.

Professor dies at age 75

George Woodyard, professor emeritus of Spanish, died Sunday.

KU issues alert after reported rape

A female student was raped Wednesday morning in an on-campus lot near The Wheel.

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