Stories

Try these tips for an eco-friendly ‘green Christmas’

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007

Giving environmentally friendly gifts, such as a birdhouse or adopting a pet are just two ways to have a “green Christmas.”

Johnson County stigma doesn’t always stick

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007

Students from Johnson County make up 41 percent of the University’s population. Although they may never be strapped for cash, these students don’t all fit the “rich-kid” stereotype.

Former Massachusetts governor, presidential candidate to speak

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007

Michael Dukakis fulfilled his responsibility to the United States by dedicating his life to public service. Dukakis will speak to the public at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Dole Institute.

Food drive produces more Kansas-Missouri competition

Monday, Nov. 26, 2007

The Kansas and Missouri alumni associations put together a food drive for the Border Showdown. People were able to donate at the game and online for the drive, which became another opportunity for Jayhawk-Tiger competition.

Group resists Black Friday consumerism

Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007

Not everyone in malls on Friday will be taking advantage of sales. Some people will cut up their credit cards as part of “Buy Nothing Day.”

Dancers to perform after months of rehearsal

Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007

The University Dance Company will perform its Fall concert tonight and Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Lied Center

Students volunteer at hospital

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007

Students donating time at Lawrence Memorial Hospital often get as much out of the experience as they put in.

Students participate in ‘Silent Saturday’

Monday, Nov. 12, 2007

Students and faculty at the University of Kansas gathered Saturday at Ecumenical Christian Ministries to participate in “Silent Saturday.” They were encouraged to read, write or even sleep, as long as they were completely silent.

News Brief: November 9, 2007

Friday, Nov. 9, 2007

Here's what's happening on November 9, 2007

City discusses student housing issues

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007

City commissioners and members of the Oread Neighborhood Association met Wednesday to discuss solutions to problems in the student-populated area. Neighborhood members complained previously of excessive student partying, blight and unkept housing.

Sasha Roe

Copy Editor

Sasha is from Mankato, a small town in north central Kansas, and was the politics and activism reporter for the Kansan last semester. Her experience with the Kansan has been one of her most memorable at KU, meeting fascinating sources and forming close friendships with the Kansan staff. Sasha loves writing and aspires to one day work at Real Simple Magazine.

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