What I did on my summer vacation with 'Big Brother'

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

KU senior talks about her reality TV appearance and 15 minutes of fame

How personal is your personal information?

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Documents left behind after construction could leave students' private records vulnerable.

Student evicted from reality house

Friday, July 13, 2007

Carol Journey became the first evicted house member on the CBS reality series 'Big Brother 8'.

"Big Brother" is watching

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Junior competes for $500,000, while living with her high school nemesis on CBS reality show.

Mexican Fiesta funds support spanish language class

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

The 26th annual Mexican Fiesta at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, held last weekend, celebrates culture and community.

Local shelters see increase in homeless population

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Warm weather, flooded campgroups could be the cause of an influx in homeless residents.

Ordinance would make domestic registry in Lawrence

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

The Lawrence City Commission will discuss a new city ordinance that would give homosexuals the same recognition as married couples.

New restraunts open downtown

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Two new downtown restraunts offer a variety of cuisines.

To sleep or stay up?

Monday, June 11, 2007

Wakarusa festival goers make the decision to party into the early morning or get some shut eye.

Wakarusa off to a festive start

Friday, June 8, 2007

Festival attendees enjoy the laid back atmosphere of the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival.

Local businesses feel effects of Wakarusa

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

The Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival brings onslaught of customers to Lawrence businesses

Atheists lead a discussion to educate public

Thursday, May 10, 2007

People have the chance to ask questions of a belief system they may not know anything about.

Jewish groups to honor heroic professor

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Professor Liviu Librescu became a hero during the massacre at Virginia Tech. Chabad and KU Hillel held a meeting in order to discuss how to honor his actions.

General address Bush, terrorism in speech

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Gen. Richard B. Myers spoke about terrorism and his relationship with President George W. Bush at the University on Wednesday.

Students memorialize 3,351

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Members of Young Democrats and Delta Force, representatives from the Ecumenical Christian Ministries and other students helped write the name of each of the 3,351 soldiers killed in the Iraq War.

Local artist converts trash to treasures

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Local artist known as Honey Boy creates off-beat art by recycling anything found in trash cans to framing pictures of dead people.

Students protest financial aid drug policy

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Students who are convicted drug users may be unable to afford college. Two KU students speak out against the Higher Education Act denying federal aid to offenders.

It's easy being green

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

KU Hillel members created a documentary to observe other students' reactions to the environment and global warming. The group says that living "green" is a lot easier than many people think.

Revealing sexual assault

Friday, April 20, 2007

Four student organizations at the University of Kansas helped increase awareness about sexual assault - a form of violence that affects 25 percent of college women. With a table full of victim’s underwear, the students spread the word about sexual violence with the panty-line project.

'R-h-i-n-o-c-e-r-o-s' spells victory

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Annie Harrigan, Prairie Village junior, won the Student Union Activities' spelling bee Tuesday night. The definition given for her final word was a large, African beast with a horn on its snout.

Students support climate action

Monday, April 16, 2007

Lawrence participates in a national movement to educate citizens and encourage change in congress concerning environmental issues. The local event featured a march, power plant tour and two lectures.

Vice president to Carter preaches mutual respect

Friday, April 13, 2007

Walter Mondale is credited for revamping and establishing the modern practice of the second-in-command position. He said that at the lesson of his father, politics came naturally and at an early age.

Kennedy advocates environmentalism

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Robert Kennedy Jr. said the environment is intertwined with everything in his speech "Crimes against nature" at the Lied Center Wednesday night. Kennedy blamed the government and media for the lack of knowledge about environmental issues in today's society.

Author discusses American values

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

In his presentation in the Lied Center Tuesday, John Kasich discussed a wide variety of topics, ranging from American values to his own personal responsibilities.

Auctioning off your soul

Friday, April 6, 2007

Funds were split between the Society of Open-Minded Atheists and Agnostics and Douglas County AIDS project.

Couples' lip locks kick off pride week

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Queers and Allies organize public displays of affection on Wescoe Beach to promote awareness. Kissing was one of only ten events organized for pride week at the University.

Christian students remember fallen

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

“We’ve all been frustrated by the complicity shown by the Christian community regarding the war.”

Candidates telemarket campaigns

Friday, March 30, 2007

Two candidates campaigning for the Lawrence City Commission election this Tuesday are using phone service companies to increase voter turnout.

Student spends spring break homeless

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

The Alternative Breaks program gives students the opportunity to live like a homeless person and help with flood cleanup. Students appreciate their lives more.

Student arrested for peaceful protest

Monday, March 26, 2007

Jon Dennis' spring break resulted in being arrested, but it was for an unusual reason. Dennis took part in a Christian Peace Witness for Iraq march, which marked the four-year anniversary of the Iraq War, in Washington, D.C.

Family tie brings former vice president to KU

Friday, March 16, 2007

The Dole Institute of Politics has scheduled Walter Mondale, Jimmy Carter's vice president, to lecture on April 12. Upcoming programs include two other high-profile politicians.

Baby Jay dances at the Statehouse

Thursday, March 15, 2007

The University was represented Wednesday in Topeka by 20 organizations, Baby Jay and Chancellor Hemenway. They recruited incoming students, handed out memorabilia and honored Kansas scholars.

Speaker: Change pledge of allegiance

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Despite being ruled against by the Supreme Court in 2004, Michael Newdow is still working to have the pledge changed.

King and queen to be crowned in drag show

Thursday, March 8, 2007

Anyone is eligible for the crown in the “‘Stache and Lash Drag Formal” as long as they are dressed in the opposite sex’s attire. The fundraiser has been organized to help victims of domestic violence.

Female senator discusses gender roles

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the first female U.S. Senator, said her time in office was merely the first step towards an increase of women in political roles.

President Clinton visits Kansas

Monday, March 5, 2007

Former president honors troops in audience from Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth for their efforts and commitment.

Strategists discuss presidential race

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Political experts said Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary would be indicators of which presidential candidates would advance in their parties. Less time between primary dates in recent years will force candidates to move on quickly.

Student organizations aid Haitian orphanage

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007

Members of the Latin American Solidarity and the Honors Program Student Council sponsored the Haitian Girl Project, an event that raised money for an all-girls dormatory. Proceeds were expected to reach well over $5,000 after Tuesday's event.

Big brothers bowl for bucks

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007

The Douglas County Big Brothers and Big Sisters raised money over six sessions at the Royal crest lanes. Students can join the organization at 18.

Anarchist calendar exposes the real thing

Friday, Feb. 23, 2007

In an effort to create a different picture of women on campus, a local group has produced their own calendar. They disagree with the message the Women of KU calendar made.

Tyler Harbert