Marlesa Roney, KU vice provost for student success, listens to a question during a panel discussion on drinking culture sponsored by the Drug Policy Forum of Kansas at the Hawk's Nest on April 9th. The panel was called in response to the death of Jason Wren. The panel addressed issues including the University's drinking culture, privacy policies and marijuana as a safe alternative to drinking.

Published on April 30, 2009

Lawrence residents and students play a round of beer pong, a popular drinking game, outside a house on April 25. House parties are an alternative to the bar scene and another way to enjoy Lawrence nightlife, especially for individuals not of legal drinking age.

Published on April 28, 2009

Vicky Wren, sister of Jason Wren, speaks alongside her mother Mary Wren during Jason's funeral in Littleton, Colo., on March 16. Victoria fought back tears as she shared her favorite memories of her brother with the mourners gathered.

Published on April 27, 2009

Jay Wren, father of Jason Wren, speaks at his son's funeral in Littleton, Colo., on Monday, March 16. Since Jason's death, Jay has been vocal about seeing alcohol- and privacy-related policies changed.

Published on April 27, 2009

Swamped with stuff: Make money from your old clothes, books, CDs and DVDs.

Published on April 22, 2009

Captain Planet: Clothes that you put in Planet Aid boxes—several locations can be found around Lawrence—are sold to secondhand stores and textile recyclers, or sent directly to programs in Africa.

Published on April 22, 2009

Captain Planet: Clothes that you put in Planet Aid boxes—several locations can be found around Lawrence—are sold to secondhand stores and textile recyclers, or sent directly to programs in Africa.

Published on April 22, 2009

Emily Franzenburg, Keystone, Iowa, graduate student, says she loves to perform karaoke. “People just get up and have a good time,” she says. Go to Kansan.com/jayplay to view an audio slideshow of Set ‘Em Up Jack’s karaoke night.

Published on April 22, 2009

Student decorated bandanas hang in the Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center on Tuesday as part of Hate Out Week. The Bandana Project participants put up the bandanas. Hate Out Week includes events such as a Day of Silence to promote unity and tolerance.

Published on April 15, 2009

Karan Wycoff casts her vote into the machine as Glennett Corel, supervising judge, watches at Checkers Foods, the 29th precinct polling station on Tuesday night. Corel has worked at the polls for many years. Voter turnout this year was about 14 percent.

Published on April 8, 2009

Kansas Union staff a assembled metal detector at the entrance of Woodruff Auditorium in anticipation of the Student Senate debate Monday. Lisa Kring, conference coordinator for the Kansas Union, said they usually set up a metal detector for an event that posed a potential public safety concern.

Published on April 6, 2009

Junior pitcher Sarah Blair and Senior catcher Elle Pottorf talk to softball head coach Tracy Bunge during a March 7 game against Northern Iowa University.

Published on April 2, 2009

Freshman forward Aishah Sutherland fights for position against Arkansas' Ayana Brereton during the third round of the WNIT game on Thursday. Sutherland had two blocks and 11 rebounds. The Jayhawks play the winner of the Oregon State/New Mexico game in the Elite Eight of the WNIT.

Published on March 26, 2009

Junior guard Danielle McCray pushes through Arkansas' Charity Ford and Brittney Richardson during the third round of the WNIT Thursday. McCray tied her career high with 35 points in the Jayhawks 79-56 victory.

Published on March 26, 2009

Senior guard Ivana Catic struggles for ball against Arkansas' Ceira Ricketts during the third round of the WNIT. Catic had eight assists and one turnover during the Jayhawks 75-59 victory.

Published on March 26, 2009

Junior guard Danielle McCray faces off against Arkansas' Ayana Brereton.

Published on March 26, 2009

Junior forward Porscha Weddington shots over Arkansas' Ashley Daniels during the third round of the WNIT Thursday. The Jayhawks will play the winner of the Oregon State/New Mexico game in the Elite Eight of the WNIT.

Published on March 26, 2009

Gotcha!: Rearranging a friend’s room is just one way of pulling a prank around April Fool’s Day.

Published on March 25, 2009

John Roppolo, childhood friend of Jason Wren, helps carry Jason's casket out of the church during Jason's funeral in Littleton, Colo., on March 16.

Published on March 25, 2009

Jay Wren, father of Jason Wren, gives his son one last kiss as Jason's childhood friend John Roppolo, Colorado State freshman, gets emotional during Jason's funeral in Littleton, Colo., on March 16.

Published on March 25, 2009