Freshman infielder Mariah Montgomery celebrates with teammates after belting a home run over the left field wall during the bottom of the third inning. Montgomery's home run drove in two runs to take an early 3-2 lead against Valparaiso.

Published on March 11, 2010

Senior pitcher Sarah Vertelka signals two outs to freshman outfielder Maggie Hull Thursday afternoon at Arrocha Ballpark. Hull went 0 for 4 during a 6-5 Jayhawk victory.

Published on March 11, 2010

Sophomore infielder Marissa Ingle prepares for a potential hit during the second inning against Valparaiso Thursday afternoon. Ingle went 1 for 2 with one run and one sacrifice fly, helping the Jayhawks win 6-5 at Arrocha Ballpark.

Published on March 11, 2010

Senior pitcher Sarah Vertelka pitches to a Valparaiso batter. Vertelka struck out three batters in a complete game against Valparaiso Thursday afternoon at Arrocha Ballpark, helping the Jayhawks win 6-5.

Published on March 11, 2010

Senior pitcher Sarah Vertelka, left, high fives senior infielder Sara Ramirez before taking the field in the first inning. Ramirez went 0 for 3, but took a base early when she was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the first inning.

Published on March 11, 2010

Mark Pacey, a graduate student from Manhattan and chair of the finance committee for the student senate, and Vans Copple, a senior from Salt Lake City and secretary of the finance committee, take questions Tuesday night from senate members regarding a proposed bill to cut $1.70 from student fees helping to fund the University Daily Kansan student newspaper. The bill, which would reduce the Kansan's budget by $83,000, received a majority vote to pass. The final phase of the bill will be introduced March 24 during the full senate meeting.

Published on March 11, 2010

Mark Pacey, a graduate student from Manhattan and chair of the finance committee for the student senate, and Vans Copple, a senior from Salt Lake City and secretary of the finance committee, take questions Tuesday night from senate members regarding a proposed bill to cut $1.70 from student fees helping to fund the University Daily Kansan student newspaper. The bill, which would reduce the Kansan's budget by $83,000, received a majority vote to pass. The final phase of the bill will be introduced March 24 during the full senate meeting.

Published on March 11, 2010

Senior guard Danielle McCray battles a Colorado forward for a loose ball Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on March 8, 2010

Kori Williams, a sophomore from St. Louis, glides across the stage at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union Sunday night during the African attire segment of the Miss Africa beauty pageant, organized by the African Student Association. Williams, who decided to enter the pageant on the advice from a friend, went on to claim the crown among three other contestants.

Published on March 1, 2010

Students begin funneling into a campus bus en route to Daisy Hill Tuesday morning outside of Snow Hall. An increasing number of students have been left behind due to buses becoming too full.

Published on February 17, 2010

A bustle of traffic lights stream down 31st St. in Lawrence south of Haskell University. The long-planned South Lawrence Trafficway, including six lanes and an eight-foot sound barrier, would run alongside 31st street and through the contested Baker Wetlands.

Published on February 11, 2010

A variety of natural and organic juices are displayed inside a cooler at The Casbah Market 803 Massachusetts St. The fate of the local market is unclear as it enters negotiations with prospective buyers later this week.

Published on February 5, 2010

Ingredients in bulk have remained one of The Casbah's staples of service. The local market and café will undergo negotiations for new ownership or possible closing.

Published on February 3, 2010

A view of the main grocery area of the Casbah from the upstairs eatery.

Published on February 2, 2010

Fresh peanuts sit displayed in a basket overlooking the Casbah's kitchen area.

Published on February 2, 2010

The Casbah offers many cooking ingredients in bulk.

Published on February 2, 2010

The Casbah offers many cooking ingredients in bulk.

Published on February 2, 2010

Besides groceries, the Casbah also offers a kitchen to customers, serving many types of freshly-made foods.

Published on February 2, 2010

A variety of natural and organic juices are displayed inside one of Casbah's coolers.

Published on February 2, 2010

A large portion of the Casbah's produce is grown organically and transported from local farmers.

Published on February 2, 2010