Commission votes against addition to discrimination policy
City won’t add protection for transgender identity.
Mountain climber to speak at Dole Institute
Robert Link, who scaled Mt. Everest in 1990, will discuss the international effect of mountaineering.
Queers and Allies hosts “Tranny Talk”
Panel will address transgender issues.
Poetry and paintings
English professors to read at “NewWork Poetry Reading” at the Spencer Museum today
University protocol for student deaths
An outline of how different departments handle the tragedy.
Spencer Museum of Art to show ‘Moolaade’
The film is a supplement to the current exhibit, “Earthly Vessels.”
Notes from The Weather Undergound
Ecumenical Christian Ministries played host to Mark Rudd, former protester and co-founder of The Weather Underground.
Former Speaker of House causes stir at KU
Newt Gingrich speaks at Dole Institute and relives his teaching days by visiting political science class.
Gingrich to speak on campus today
Former Speaker of the House sharing knowledge about politics in two separate events.
Latin American Studies plays host to film
“Senorita Extraviada” depicts the kidnapping, rape and murder of women in Juarez, Mexico.
Dole Center to host campaign lectures
Talks will feature political journalists and examine 2008 races.
Vaccine supply short, H1N1 clinics canceled
Seasonal flu vaccinations still available Tuesday, Wednesday at Watkins Health Center.
Experts discuss post-communist Europe
CREES plays host to conference on changes after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
KU awarded funding for energy research
The University is working with other Kansas institutions on renewable energy projects.
Festival explores cultural heritage
Nordic festival brings Middle Ages Scandinavia to Douglas County Fairgrounds.
College Republicans hold health care forum
Group hosted two experts in hope of sparking more student interest.
Films depict life in Soviet Bloc
Eastern European film festival marks 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Rhetoric remains subject of debate
Emotion, reason difficult to balance in abortion protest tactics.
Grant to further knowledge about science
Kansas and Oklahoma universities will team together to create “cybercommons” for the sharing of data.
FBI veteran to speak tonight
Mark Bouton will give a lecture at the Lawrence Public Library at 7 p.m.
‘Conspiracy theories’ still at large
Audiences for conspiracy theory films at Liberty Hall are cooling off.
CReSIS joins NASA for ice excursion
The Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets will study climate change on ice sheets.
Asteroid Head shows off art
Local artists display work at Wonder Fair for the next week and a half.
Horror movies inspire student group
'Bleeding Kansas' looks to organize genre fans, campus events.
Boldly bearded and shamelessly mustached
From Matthew McConaughey to Brad Pitt, the returning trend of facial hair fashion.
Tomorrow's News
The thinking man’s computer interface
White: False promises undress future modeling career
I could have been the second coming of Markie Mark.
Editorial: Encyclopedia project deserves objectivism
To be effective, WiKUpedia should be run by an independent student group.
White: Two-party system is like an abusive relationship
Lacking enthusiasm after democratic caucus, one columnist develops own political philosophy.
White: All signs point to apocalypse
Struggling economics and political instability inspires one columnist to spread word.
White: God doesn’t live here anymore
Too much focus on self-righteousness takes the focus off the point of a deity
White: SUA events should have broader appeal
Acts with narrow audience leaves some students wondering what they paid for
White: Chimpanzee research should be encouraged
Studying and interacting with our genetic cousins is heartwarming, rewarding
White: Draft would change war proponents’ minds
It’s easier to support armed conflict when not called up to fight.
White: Nothing comedic about costs
An alternative perspective on the fees of the University
From bloated parking ticket fines to expensive textbooks, college doesn't come cheap. A weekend in Oskaloosa yields an interesting perspective.
White: Nickelodeon memories are nicko-lame
It’s not as great as you remember; deal with it
White: Wal-Mart is not evil
Columnist Zach White explains why Wal-Mart isn’t as bad as some may think it is. In fact, it may even stand for equality.
White: Remember Maypole Scrap
KU tradition out-does current activities
There is nothing today as pure or as boundless and essentially free as a giant, class-divided brawl. Which is why, if asked if I would rather have another wax replica of my hand made, or try my hand at dodging fireballs while engaging in a battle for the glory of my class, I would ask if you had a light.
White: MTV has lost its relevance
Network now devoted to reality shows instead of music
Ever since "The Real World" debuted on MTV, the network has been on a downward spiral that has caused it to lose its purpose.
Music Review
The Good, The Bad and The Queen by: The Good, The Bad and The Queen
White: Gov. decides too much for society
Outlawing fireworks in Lawrence goes against American Dream, gives government too much control
The long-standing American tradition of lighting fireworks is banned in Lawrence. Society shouldn't continually allow the government to tell us what is and isn't too dangerous.
White: Stop protesting
Gathering, marches go nowhere
At the four-year mark of the war in Iraq, protests are imminent, yet overdone and ineffective.
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