News

Lawrence Originals sponsor fireworks festival

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

The Fourth of July festival and fireworks will be at Watson Park this year.

Student makes money from playing the bagpipes

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Chris Hannemann, Wichita junior, plays the bagpipes as a main source of summer income.

Campus police utilize segways

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Public safety office enjoys investment, waits for cost benefit analysis

Review: Wilco (The Album)

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Album features a great combination that can “make you feel two ways at once.”

Review: My Sister’s Keeper

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Film presents an emotional picture of a family’s struggle as their daughter battles leukemia.

Review: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Plot, special effects a disappointment while humor saves some scenes.

Graduates gamble on health insurance

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

One third of college graduates are uninsured after graduation; experts advise being insured

Students find themselves maxed out

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

It can be easy to accumulate large credit card debts while in college.

Weekend bike tour for all ages

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

The Tour of Lawrence will offer family activities over the Fourth of July weekend.

Library workshops improve availability

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

KU Libraries’ Instructional Services hopes students will take advantage of its additional times and locations.

Reusing hazardous waste saves city and citizens money

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Lawrence’s hazardous waste site offers free use of common household products.

City passes stricter house party regulations

Monday, June 29th, 2009

The new ordinance holds party hosts accountable for minors caught drinking.

Spitfire Grill gives musical adult twist

Monday, June 29th, 2009

The University’s summer play contains adult content, yet has an emotional response.

Regents allocating funds to maintenance, tuition

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Two thirds of funds are going towards deferred maintenance with the remainder providing tuition assistance.

Solidarity Center tries to keep from closing down

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Local volunteers for Solidarity work to keep the center open.