Weston Pletcher

Student Life reporter

Weston Pletcher is a senior from Rosalia, Kan. majoring in journalism. This is his second semester contributing to The Kansan. He is currently interning for the Media Relations department at the University of Kansas. He hopes to be a sports broadcaster or work at a university doing media relations.

Recent Stories

Beat the heat — or at least know the warning signs of dangerous conditions

The heat advisory still in affect means even otherwise healthy people should watch out for signs of heat exhaustion, experts say.

KU libraries under construction for new look

$250,000 has been allocated to complete construction on four campus libraries.

Road construction on Sixth Street could cause headaches

Look out Lawrence! Daily commutes downtown will take longer for the rest of July.

A love for livers: 90K grant funding student's research

Emily Mangus is conducting ground-breaking research into treatment for liver cancer.

Orientations bring students to campus

The influx of students on campus means orientations are in full swing.

Med center gets $20 million from National Institutes of Health

The grant will go toward drug research in the next five years.

11 students win prestigious Fulbright awards

The number of awards granted to KU students is the largest since 1975.

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Student to retrace "freedom ride"

In May, William Dale will participate in Freedom Ride 2011, which is sponsored by the Public Broadcasting Station "American Experience" series.

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Renovations completed for the Lied Center lobby

The new Kemper Foyer will be open to the public after the ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday.

Engineering school offers new degree option

Optional computer science emphasis could broaden students' skills and make them more appealing to employers.

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