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Alyssa Potter, Bentonville, Ark. freshman, competes in the border showdown against Missouri in Robinson Friday evening. The Jayhawks won in seven events while Missouri took nine events. The next swimming and diving meet is on Nov. 1st at home.
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Paula Caten and her husband Brad Settle read with their daughter Paola at their house in Olathe. Paola has been in America for almost two years.
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Russell Robinson, senior guard, powers up the court during the Jayhawk's game against Florida Atlantic last week.
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Cole Aldrich, freshman forward, powers up for a shot during Wednesday's game against Florida Atlantic.
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Rodrick Stewart, senior guard, powers up through a foul during last night's 87-49 victory against Florida Atlantic in Allen Fieldhouse. Stewart finished the game with a career-high eight assists. The Jayhawks play USC on Fox at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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Darrell Arthur, sophomore forward, blocks Florida Atlantic shot. Arthur finished the game with 12 points and 2 rebounds.
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Cole Aldrich, freshman forward, scrambles for the loose ball during the second half of last night's game in Allen Fieldhouse. Aldrich finished the night with three steals, four points and five rebounds.
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Seasonal affective disorder feels like an extreme case of the winter blues. Symptoms usually pop up in November and fade away by late February.
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Brandon McAnderson, senior running back, carries the ball towards the endzone. McAnderson rushed for more than 120 yards and scored four touchdowns during Saturday's homecoming game against Nebraska.
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Chris Harris, freshman defensive back, attempts to break up a pass to Missouri's freshman wide receiver Jeremy Maclin. Harris had six solo tackles and 12 total on the night.
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Sadig Muhammed, senior safety, tackles Missouri wide receiver Tommy Saunders. Missouri upended Kansas 36-28 in the border showdown Saturaday night.
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Anthony Webb, sophomore defensive back, struggles past a Missouri Tiger after a punt return during the first quarter of Saturday night's game in Arrowhead Stadium.
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Marcus Henry, , strides down the field towards the endzone after a pass from Todd Reesing during last Saturday's game against Oklahoma State.
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Marcus Henry, , strides down the field towards the endzone after a pass from Todd Reesing during last Saturday's game against Oklahoma State.
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Todd Reesing looks to pass during Saturday's against the Kansas State Wildcats in Manhattan. Though Reesing had three interceptions, he threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns.
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The Cosmopolitan has become the ladies drink of choice. Sex and the City’s exposure of Martinis created a creative craze for cocktail drinkers.
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Nicole Cauzillo, senior midfielder, goes for a kick against her last home game Friday afternoon against Missouri. The Jayhawk's 2-1 win boosted them to 3rd seed in the Big 12 Tournament, which starts on Wednesday in San Antonio.
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Brandon McAnderson, sophomore running back, celebrates in the endzone with fellow Jayhawks. The Jayhawks rose to No. 4 in the BCS poll, just ahead of Oklahoma, No. 5, and Missouri, No. 6. They play on the road next weekend against Oklahoma State at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
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Nebraska defender Anthony Blue tackles Marcus Henry, senior wide receiver, to the ground. Henry gained almost 125 yards and scored one touchdown.
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Dezmon Briscoe, sophomore wide receiver, strides down the field after another reception. Briscoe received for 52 yards on five catches.
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Justin Thornton, sophomore defensive back, runs downfield after intercepting a Nebraska pass attempt. Kansas caught four interceptions for over 65 yards.
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Brandon McAnderson, senior running back, carries the ball towards the endzone. McAnderson rushed for more than 120 yards and scored four touchdowns during Saturday's homecoming game against Nebraska.
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Rodrick Stewart, senior guard, powers up for a basket. Stewart finished the game with 11 points. The Jayhawks won their homeopener against Pittsburg State 94-59.
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The University of Kansas debate team ranks No. 1 in the nation after the six tournaments. The team traveled to Harvard this week where they placed second as team. In it's history, KU debate has won four National Debate Tournament championships.
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Aaron Rogers, Manhattan sophomore, drives up for two between Shawnee juniors Mandy Smith and Marcus Rivers.
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The American Beverage Association says there is an increasing trend of tea consumption. Globally, tea is the second-most consumed beverage, according to the ABA.
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Alyssa Potter, Bentonville, Ark. freshman, competes in the border showdown against Missouri in Robinson Friday evening. The Jayhawks won in seven events while Missouri took nine events. The next swimming and diving meet is on Nov. 1st at home.
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Liberty Hall, located at 7th and Massachusetts St., houses a two-screen theater and hosts entertainment events throughout the year. After dramatic rennovations in 1985 the building transformed into what it is today.
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Captain John Kirby discusses the importance of the relationship between the U.S. Armed Forces and the media. He specified how context needs to be conveyed in articles so U.S. citizens understand the full story.
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Aqib Talib, junior cornerback, and Brandon McAnderson, senior running back, celebrate with fans after Saturday's 30-24 victory against Kansas State. The Jayhawks broke an 18-year losing streak with their win in Manhattan.
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Lawrence 6-year-old's Kassidie Womack and Olivia Percich dance to salsa music during a game of musical chairs at Cordley Elementary School Thursday afternoon. The Hispanic American Leadership Organization sponsored the event for Hispanic Heritage Month. Children had the opportunity to dance to salsa music, decorate eggs, learn basic spanish and hit a pinata.
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A member of the Dolichorynchops stands in an encasement in the Natural History Museum on The University of Kansas Campus. National Geographic chose to consult the museum concerning a film it is making called "Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure. The film was digitally animated and shot in western Kansas.
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Salon Hawk partners with Lazer 105.9 to collect and decorate bras to hang across the Kansas River in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. There is a donation box in Salon Hawk on level 3 of the Kansas Union where students may drop off their bras.
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Shroyer hits a ball a line drive towards third base during the first day of tryouts. The players rotated through three stations where they hit on the field, practiced in a batting cage and fielded live hits from a coach.
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Shawn Shroyer, Kansan Columnist, dusted off his glove to try out for the Kansas baseball team. Shroyer said writing about his experience was not his sole purpose. He wanted to get on the baseball field one more time.
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Miss Wheelchair Kansas, Lorraine Cannistra, Lawrence, visits with AbleHawks last night in the Burge Union. Cannistra spoke about her experience with Miss Wheelchair America and the empowerment it brought her. "To keep your power you must do what you need to even when you don't feel like it," Cannistra said.
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Shroyer and his father, Kelly, practice together on the Saturday morning before tryouts the coming week. As Shroyer fielded the baseballs, the two reminisced about old times on the baseball field.
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Players trying out for the team listen to instructions before heading to their assigned stations. Almost 20 players tried out for the team.
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Shroyer was determined to do his best at tryouts. He was now forming a different relationship with coaches he once pounded with questions. For two weeks only, he was one of their players.
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Todd Reesing, sophomore quarterback, hands off to Brandon McAnderson, senior running back, in the second half of the Jayhawk’s game against Toledo. Reesing threw four touchdowns and finished the game with more than 300 yards.
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Todd Reesing, sophomore quarterback, hands off to Brandon McAnderson, senior running back, in the second half of the Jayhawk’s game against Toledo. Reesing threw four touchdowns and finished the game with more than 300 yards.
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Professor George McCleary and emeritus professor Dwight Burnham carefully pour grape juice from a wine kit into a mixing tub. It will be a year before the wine is good enough to taste.
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Pete Schillig, Alliance, Ohio doctoral student, looks for an open pass while Jose Artiage, St. Louis junior, closes in.
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Seniors Darin Amsberry, Denver, Col., Brandon Sejera, Denver, Col., Alex Brand, Eden Prairie, Min., and Aurom Mahobian, Overland Park, and cheer the Kansas Soccer team on during Sunday's game against SMU. The athletic department has instated a reward points system to attract more students to sporting events aside from football and men's basketball.
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Monica Dolinsky, sophomore midfielder, defends the ball against a Southern Methodist University player. Kansas fell to SMU 2-0.
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Benjamin Kaan, Wheatridge, Col. graduate student, tests a steel specimen on the hydrolic test frame in Learned Hall. The steel specimens are being tested in a study to retrofit existing bridges to improve fatigue performance. "We're trying to figure out ways to keep cracks from forming," Kaan said.
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Patrick Resby, junior safety, tackles Ontario Sneed, Central Michigan junior running back. Resby had two solo tackles during Saturday's game.
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The Jayhawks celebrate after Jake Sharp, sophomore running back, scores a touchdown. Sharp rushed for 106 yards. Kansas won 52-7.
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Raimond Pendelton, red-shirt sophomore wide receiver, dives into the endzone for a touchdown. Pendelton had three receptions for a total of 34 yards in Saturday's game against Central Michigan University.
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Wally Meyer, Director of Entrepenurship, discusses the logistics of the Mark L. Morris Jr. New Venture Development Awared. The student with the best business plan wins $7200 to use in the development of the business.
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Dr. Barbara Ballard, state representative and Associate Director of the Dole Institute of Politics, is teaching "Women in the Legislative Process" through the women's studies department. Ballard will be hosting guests such as Kathleen Sebelius and other female state political leaders. During the course, Ballard said students will get a plear picture of who they are individually and what the status is of women in the United States.
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Members of Phi Beta Sigma perform during Take Over the Beach. Due to overwhelming heat, booths were set up in the union where students were exposed to resources such as the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Multicultural Resource Center, Study Abroad, Student Union Activities, the writing center and other departments.
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Danielle McCray, freshman forward, shoots for two during the Border showdown in Allen Field House. McCray was one point away from second straight double-double. She finished the night with 11 rebounds.
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Jon Simon, Lenexa sophomore, and Cassie Sines, Linwood senior, sit in a room adorned by african art. The exhibit was titled "A Saint in the City: Sufi Arts of Urban Senegal.
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Everything from unexpected Christmas Eve feasts and trash can hanging from the ceiling become normal occurrences when you work in a residence hall.
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Liam Hoey-Kummerow, 5, of Lawrence, works on an art project during a children's art appreciation class in Spencer Art Museum. Saturday's class was entitled "art in nature". The students learned about different approaches to art and then created their own masterpieces.
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Because of wet conditions, the baseball game scheduled for Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium was cancelled.
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Vintage Van, among other local fashion depots, showcased its apparel in a flashy extravaganza of style and color. Tickets were a $10 donation to promote clean water in Kansas.
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Luke Henry, Lawrence junior, shoots a free throw at the Leo Center's Free Throw Competition, featuring Christian Moody. The event raised money to benefit a diabetes fund.
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"It was just 1 night to you...but it will be with me FOREVER." Nationwide one in four women will be assaulted before they graduate college. Sexual Violence Education and Support Services at the University of Kansas assist students who have suffered from sexual assaults.
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Freshman Kellie Schneider, Cassi Sokol and Allison Knoll, race in the unseeded 1500 meter run in Memorial Stadium Thursday night. The eightieth annual KU Relays runs through Saturday(21st).
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Karen Loudon, Watkin’s Health Center physical therapist, performs strength testing exercises on Delphine F-Nurdin, Dijon, Burgundy, France PhD Student, on Tuesday afternoon at the Runner’s Clinic in front of Watkin’s Health Center. The runner’s clinic was set up to determine the runner’s strength and body alignment to enhance running abilities.
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Annie Harrigan, Prairie Village junior, confidently recites the spelling of a word during last night's spelling bee hosted by Spellington Bee. Harrigan won the competition and Steven Griswold, Forsyth, Ill. sophomore, placed second.
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CJ Brune reminisces about the graduation of 1970. Almost half of the student body wore the dove and olive branch around their arms in honor of peace.
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Old posters and photographs of protests and rallies fill the walls of two rooms in Brune's home.
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Barb Willoughby and her daughter Annie Wedman, both of Lawrence, prepare different entres together at Blue Plate Dinners. "It's so much fun. We prepare the food here and then take it home to cook later. It's a great place." Willoughby said.
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Jon David Wright, Fairbanks, Alaska, senior, rides through the Lawrence River Trails.
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Nicole Habashy, Wichita junior, and Kristen Kennalley, Wichita senior
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May Davis, Clay Center freshman, is competing in Spike TV’s “Bracket Babes,” an online beauty contest. The competition was designed to represent the NCAA tournament bracket with female contestants.
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Nicole Washburn, first base senior, catches a ball at first base in Arrocha Ballpark on Sunday.
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Chelsea Wilkerson, Dodge City freshman, checks a book out to a student in Watson Library. The university put together a textbook taskforce looking for ways to bring students cheaper books. A textbook checkout may become available to students at university libraries.
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Zach Ashwood, junior pitcher, throws a pitch against Wichita State. Kansas lost to WSU ___.
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Zach Ashwood launches a pitch. Kansas pitchers struggled to stop Wichita State from having so many hits and home runs.
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Joe McGill, owner of Joe’s Body Art, outlines a tattoo on the arm of one of his customers. Each needle McGill uses can make 3,000 holes per minute and fill them with ink.
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Erik Morrison, junior infielder, rounds third to celebrate with coach Price after hitting a home run.
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Andres Esquibel, junior pitcher, throws a pitch during Tuesday's game in Hogland Ballpark. During four innings of play Esquibel shut-out Penn State, leaving the game after the fourth 14-0.
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Valerie George, sophomore pitcher, throws a pitch in the second game on Tuesday's against UMKC. UMKC scored only two points during the double header after hitting a home run.
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Christian Moody, KU graduate, is the Public Relations Development Director at the Leo Center in Lawrence.
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Rock Chalk Revue raises its funds to donate to the United Way. Many long hours and late nights were put in to make Rock Chalk Revue: Hawk Wild a success.
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Shaquina Mosley, senior guard, powers up for two points. Mosley had 18 points for the Jayhawks. Kansas takes on Baylor tonight at 8:30.
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Erik Morrison, junior infielder, lines up to catch a hit during Sunday's game against Western Illinois. The Jayhawks won the first game 15-5 and the second 6-3.
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Julian Wright, sophomore forward, powers through the lane against Texas freshman, Kevin Durant. Wright finished with a double-double, scoring 17 points and bringing down 13 rebounds.
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Sherron Collins, freshman guard, drives up to the basket through Texas defense. The Jayhawks hit the road for Oklahoma City this week for an 11:30 game on Friday. They will play the winner Thursday night's game between Iowa State and Oklahoma.
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Daniell McCray, freshman forward, pushes the ball up the court after an inbounds. Coach Bonnie Hendrickson has a 3-3 record against Missouri now.
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Ryne Price, junior infielder, slides back into first base after a hit is caught by Oral Roberts during the game in Oklahoma Tuesday. Oral Roberts scored seven runs in the first two innings and beat Kansas 9-1.
