Commuters flock to new bus
Kansas City area students have another option in their daily commute to classes, but space is filling up fast as commuters save on gas and catch up on homework.
February 01, 2007
Mail carrier struck downtown
An injury accident brought Lawrence Police and emergency responders to the intersection of 7th and New Hampshire streets Thursday morning.
February 01, 2007
Texas Tech edges KU, 66-65
The Kansas women's basketball team played host to Texas Tech Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse. Bonnie Henrickson, KU coach, remains optimistic about the season.
February 01, 2007
Snow blankets sidewalks
Yesterday's snow fall, although brief, brought some Lawrence residents a little work to do on their sidewalks.
February 01, 2007
Vaccine raises questions
Since its FDA approval last year, cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil has raised some questions.
February 01, 2007
No. 8 Aggies visit Kansas
Two of the top Big 12 heavyweights clash at Allen Fieldhouse Saturday night. Bill Self, KU head coach, leads the Jayhawks against No. 8 Texas A&M.
February 02, 2007
KU seeks first Big 12 win
The Kansas women's basketball team travels to College Station, Texas to face the Texas A&M Aggies Saturday evening. KU remains in search of its first conference win of the season.
February 02, 2007
Jayhawks win season opener
The Kansas baseball team began its 2007 season Thursday against Hawaii-Hilo. KU won its Opening Day contest with a 4-1 victory.
February 02, 2007
Pond ready for ice skating
This week's chilly weather allowed the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department to re-make city ponds into seasonal ice rinks.
February 02, 2007
KU travels to east coast
The University of Kansas Women's Basketball team heads east to Winston-Salem, N.C. face Syracuse on Saturday and Wake Forest on Sunday. The Jayhawks enter the weekend ranked 67th in the nation.
February 02, 2007
School add-on nears completion
Southwest Junior High will soon have more room for students. Construction on the addition has been going on since last year.
February 02, 2007
Students return to Gym
It is another year, and many KU students are resolving to stay in shape this year. This means crowded gyms around Lawrence.
February 02, 2007
A&M rallies past KU, 69-66
The Kansas men's basketball team played host to No. 8 Texas A&M Saturday night at Allen Fieldhouse. Sherron Collins, KU freshman, finished with 18 points in the losing effort.
February 05, 2007
Self addresses in-state rivalry
Bill Self, KU head coach, discussed the team's upcoming matchup against Kansas State in his weekly press conference Monday at John Hadl Auditorium.
February 05, 2007
Sustainability center opens
The University of Kansas opens a new Center for Sustainability. The center aims to get KU students and Lawrence residents motivated in helping save the enviroment.
February 05, 2007
Roundabout sparks debate
The Kansas Department of Transportation proposes a roundabout at a Naismith intersection. Officials say the roundabout may make the street more dangerous.
February 05, 2007
Gas "burp" forces evacuation
Safety officials evacuated several buildings on the KU campus after receiving reports of natural gas smells. People were back inside after a short time with no harm or worry.
February 06, 2007
Travelers pack passports
Students excited for Spring Break may need to update and pack their passports. A new law requires travelers to carry passports when flying anywhere out of the United States.
February 05, 2007
Time change springs back
Congress' decision to move Daylight Savings Time may create problems for some computer users. The spring forward will happen March 11, three weeks earlier than normal.
February 06, 2007
Fire Board seeks new code
A proposed fire code could require many more new apartments to install sprinkler systems. The city commission could consider the change while the trial for the Boardwalk Fire is being held.
February 06, 2007
Boardwalk fire trial begins
Jury selection started Tuesday at the Douglas County District Court for the trial of Jason Rose. Rose has been charged for the Boardwalk apartment fires of 2005.
February 06, 2007
KU names football awards
The University of Kansas football season ended two months ago. During that time the Jayhawk coaching staff has been busy analyzing the statistics for the 2006 Football Awards.
February 06, 2007
KU to host math competition
Kansas middle school students will be competing for a KU scholarship this weekend. However, some teachers said competition provides more than monetary benefits.
February 07, 2007
Frog population threatened
A fatal fungus in frogs has become a warning for the health of the environment. Herpetologists are now concerned for the local frog population.
February 07, 2007
City council race heats up
Primary elections for city council are just around the corner. Candidates are working towards different issues for their platforms.
February 07, 2007
KU earns first Big 12 win
The Kansas women's basketball team played host to Colorado Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Buffaloes, 70-68, in overtime.
February 07, 2007
Jason Rose trial underway
Today was the first day of Jason Rose's trial. Rose is being tried for 11 charges in arson, murder and battery from the October 2005 Boardwalk Apartment fire.
February 07, 2007
Hawks sign 18 newcomers
Mark Mangino, KU head coach, announced the signings of 18 high school football prospects Wednesday at John Hadl Auditorium. Wednesday marked National Signing Day.
February 07, 2007
Boardwalk trial continues
Thursday was the second day of the Boardwalk Apartment fire proceedings. Victims and witnesses appeared in court to testify against Jason Rose.
February 08, 2007
Campus projects unfinished
Construction costs have stacked up in recent semesters at KU. Now Kansas legislators may saddle up with students by paying for deferred maintenance projects.
February 08, 2007
Group celebrates V-Day
V-Day, a national campaign against violence directed at women, kicks off today at the Kansas Union. Organizers are planning numerous displays and a controversial play.
February 08, 2007
City's future discussed
City residents met with planning consultants at a week-long charrette to discuss the future of Lawrence's development. The charrette concluded Wednesday night.
February 08, 2007
Shopping cart month begins
February is Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month. Shopping cart thefts result in a loss of $180 million per year for grocery stores.
February 08, 2007
Jayhawks win showdown
The University of Kansas men's basketball team defeated Kansas State in the Sunflower Showdown Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse, 97-70.
February 08, 2007
No. 9 KU travels to Columbia
The Kansas men's basketball team travels to Columbia, Mo, Saturday in a matchup against the Tigers in part two of the Border Showdown.
February 09, 2007
Racial profiling presentation
The Kansas Union held a presentation about racial profiling in the state of Kansas. The event comes in the middle of Black History Month.
February 09, 2007
New times for K-10 bus
Due to the popularity of the K-10 connector route, the Transit Department will be adding more runs between Lawrence and Johnson County.
February 09, 2007
KU Professor is Grammy Nominee
Associate Professor of Piano and Chamber Music Robert Koenig was nominated for a grammy. The Grammys air Sunday, February 11.
February 09, 2007
Center to Open in Fall
The new Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center is set to open this Fall despite construction delays. The site for the new building is located north of the Kansas Union.
February 09, 2007
National Award Honors KU Alum
KU school of journalism alumni Richard Clarkson was honored with the prestigious William Allen White award for his decades of work as a photographer.
February 09, 2007
Boardwalk jury views tape
Jurors for the Boardwalk trial heard critical testimony from Troy Squire of the Lawrence police department. They also viewed a video tape containing Rose's alleged confession.
February 09, 2007
KU wins Border Showdown
The KU men's basketball team defeated the Missouri Tigers, 92-74, on Saturday. Julian Wright, KU sophomore, led all scorers with a career-high 33 points.
February 12, 2007
Tennis team falls at home
The University of Kansas tennis team lost to 55th-ranked University of Arkansas this weekend at First Serve in Lawrence. Yuliana Svistun recorded her third win in the 5-2 defeat.
February 12, 2007
Tornado rating scale revised
The National Weather Service creates a new tornado scale, which includes 28 new destruction indicators to rate the severity of tornados more accurately.
February 12, 2007
Referendums increase fees
Two KU on Wheels referendum will be voted on by students this week and may increase fees this fall. This is the first student senate special election in eight years.
February 12, 2007
Car plates benefit research
A University of Kansas professor and a Kansas senator create a cancer awareness license plate to raise money for research at the KU Cancer Center.
February 12, 2007
Judge declares mistrial
The Boardwalk Apartment trial is declared a mistrial by the judge after prosecutors call a surprise witness. A new trial is scheduled for April.
February 12, 2007
Students to vote on bus fee
Polls at Wescoe Beach and Mrs. E's will open tomorrow and Thursday for students to vote on a transportation fee increase. The vote will affect campus bus service.
February 13, 2007
KU honors Darwin's b-day
The KU Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center hosted an open house in honor of Charles Darwin. The event celebrated the scientist Darwin's birthday.
February 13, 2007
Students find fun at career fair
Every semester, students shuffle and mill between tables at career fairs, looking for jobs and internships. At this spring's fair, one booth stood out.
February 13, 2007
Blogger turns trial witness
Technology brings in new evidence in the Jason Rose trial, leading to a new witness and mistrial. The new trial will begin at the Lawrence Municipal Court on April 30.
February 13, 2007
Sidewalk sale fee may come
A vote by the Lawrence City Commission has some small businesses worried that they will be excluded from a downtown tradition, the annual sidewalk sale.
February 13, 2007
Wireless internet quintuples
KU is expanding its wireless Internet coverage. Over the next two years more than 700 access points will be added to the 200 wireless access points already on KU's campus.
February 14, 2007
Students "play the game"
Students receive parking tickets in the many parking lots across KU's campus. However, parking in some lots raise your chances for getting a little pink ticket.
February 14, 2007
KU parking cleans up lots
While the KU parking department is notorious for issuing tickets to illegally parked students, they also team up with other campus services to clear snow and ice from campus parking lots.
February 14, 2007
Evolution has a comeback
Kansas school board has voted to reinstate teaching evolutionary theory. Until now, Kansas students have learned intelligent design and creationism.
February 14, 2007
Prof: don't ban Wikipedia
A Vermont college banned citations from the user-edited information site Wikipedia, a move many KU instructors may not agree with.
February 15, 2007
Big 12 honors swim team
Sixteen University of Kansas swimmers earned spots on the Academic All Big 12 team. Of the 16 swimmers 14 earned first team honors.
February 14, 2007
Clinton reservoir polluted
Drinking water from the Clinton Lake reservoir was polluted with algae recently, leaving it with a musty odor and taste.
February 15, 2007
Diet pill has side effects
The FDA recently approved over-the-counter sales of a diet pill, but the pill's side effects may turn off many potential dieters.
February 15, 2007
New dollar coin released
The first coin in the Presidential $1 Coin Program features George Washington. The coins in the series have some unique features.
February 15, 2007
KU tramples Buffs, 75-46
The University of Kansas men's basketball team defeated the University of Colorado Wednesday night in Boulder, Colorado, 75-46.
February 15, 2007
MU prevails against KU
The University of Kansas women's basketball lost to the University of Missouri Wednesday night in Allen Fieldhouse, 67-57.
February 15, 2007
Hi-tech phones reach campus
The KU Department of Design teamed up with Nokia and Cingular to study all aspects of Nokia's new camera phones.
February 15, 2007
Bus Referendum Fails
A new bus referendum failed to pass with KU students. The referendum would have implemented new fees to pay for a free campus bus service.
February 16, 2007
Peanut butter recalled
Con Agra foods made the decision to recall its Peter Pan and Great Value brand peanut butter due to a salmonella outbreak.
February 16, 2007
KU baseball postponed
The University of Kansas baseball team will have to wait until Monday to take on North Dakota State University due to inclement weather in Lawrence.
February 16, 2007
Student studies standard dose
A graduate student in the KU School of Pharmacy has conducted research on the effectiveness of standard medicine doses among patients.
February 16, 2007
Jayhawks dominate Huskers
The KU men's basketball team played host to Nebraska on Saturday. The Jayhawks defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-39, handing Nebraska its worst loss in school history.
February 19, 2007
Store proposal questioned
PlaceMakers consulting group presents the idea of building a downtown grocery store to accommodate Lawrence residents. Developers and grocers question the idea.
February 19, 2007
Potholes danger to drivers
Due to unpredictable weather patterns, Lawrence roads produce hazardous potholes. To reduce car damage, drivers are warned to be more aware of potholes.
February 19, 2007
New bill tracks scrap sales
A new anti-meth bill oversees the sale of scrap metal. The illegal sale of scrap metal has been linked to the production and purchasing of meth.
February 19, 2007
Kansas wins 82-74 thriller
The Kansas women's basketball team welcomed Kansas State to Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday. KU defeated KSU, 82-74, in double overtime.
February 19, 2007
Handgun sales stagnant
Handgun sales remain the same after Lawrence adopts legislation for conceal and carry permits for handguns. Gun retailers aren't surprised by the numbers.
February 19, 2007
Aspirin may help your heart
The American Heart Association released study that aspirin may help prevent heart disease in older women. Women older than 65 may face a less risks by taking a daily dose.
February 20, 2007
Ambulance made for fun
Lawrence Memorial Hospital checked out a specialized ambulance for children Tuesday. The ambulance is designed to relieve stress.
February 20, 2007
Senator calls for science
Kansas Senator Pat Roberts and Kansas University Chanellor Hemenway vocalized the importance for science and technology research in Kansas.
February 20, 2007
Wheelhawks meet Thunder
Wheelchair basketball features the Kansas Wheelhawks taking on the Kansas City Thunder. Both teams will play on Saturday at the Student Recreation Fitness Center.
February 20, 2007
No. 6 KU defeats KSU
The University of Kansas men's basketball team earned its 24th victory of the season against Kansas State, 71-62, Monday night in Manhattan.
February 20, 2007
Women want equal rights
A Kansas State Representative introduced a resolution that would ensure equally gender rights in the state. A similar resolution failed to pass at the national level in 1972.
February 20, 2007
KU cancels baseball games
The KU baseball team will have to wait another day to play ball. Field conditions forced the Jayhawks to cancel their doubleheader scheduled for Tuesday against North Dakota State.
February 20, 2007
Anxiety lowers scores
Recent research shows that worry can affect your test scores. Routine testing could help put students at ease.
February 20, 2007
Winter causes more cleanup
Landscaping crews work extra hard to clean up campus after winter weather. But clearing up what's left behind isn't just about maintaining a good-looking campus.
February 21, 2007
Kiosk promotes going green
KU and the Kansas Energy Office created a kiosk that promotes helping the environment. The project was funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
February 21, 2007
Wednesday game cancelled
Wet field conditions forced the University of Kansas to cancel its game at Hoglund Ballpark. Ritch Price, KU head coach, addressed the media about the decision.
February 21, 2007
Web groups help campaigns
Online groups have created a large political forum for presidential candidates. They are springing up for the 2008 presidential election, and can have an impact on political campaigns.
February 21, 2007
Clubs may drop scores
Getting ready to head out to the golf course this spring? Nike and Calloway have created golf clubs that will help you look like a pro on the green.
February 21, 2007
'E-mail addiction' not serious
Checking e-mail may be a habit for many, and some say it could be as addictive as drugs or alcohol. A KU psychology professors weighs in on "e-mail addiction."
February 22, 2007
Alum creates scholarship
The cost for taking KU classes in other countries can be high, but a KU alumnus hopes a new scholarship will give more students a chance to study abroad.
February 22, 2007
Debaters among best
Two of KU's veteran debaters qualified to represent the University in this year's National Debate Tournament. The team ranks higher than Harvard and Dartmouth colleges.
February 22, 2007
Drivers face bumpy spring
As spring approaches and the snow melts, drivers have another road hazard to worry about - potholes.
February 22, 2007
House passes language bill
The Kansas House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would make English Kansas' official language if passed.
February 22, 2007
OU spoils KU senior night
The Kansas women's basketball team played host to Oklahoma Wednesday night. Shaquina Mosley, KU senior, scored 20 points in the loss.
February 22, 2007
Russell Robinson Injured
Bill Self, KU head coach, announced the Jayhawks will be without Russell Robinson for Saturday's game against Iowa State at Allen Fieldhouse.
February 22, 2007
Loans used in different ways
Students are using federal loan money in alternative ways. Money is used for things such as spring break trips and car payments.
February 23, 2007
Parking causes frustration
Parking is becoming a frustration on the west side of Memorial Stadium with the construction of a new complex. Construction has already closed one parking lot for several months.
February 23, 2007
Tough basketball tickets
KU basketball tickets are going fast for the final games of the year. Learn why you don't have to spend a fortune to get into KU home games.
February 23, 2007
KU hosts engineering expo
Elementary school students experience science first hand at a science exposition sponsored by the KU school of engineering.
February 23, 2007
KU dominates home court
The Kansas men's basketball team played host to Iowa State on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. Sherron Collins scored 12 points in the Jayhawks 89-52 victory.
February 26, 2007
KU plays OU on Big Monday
The KU men's basketball team makes its fourth appearance on ESPN's Big Monday broadcast. The third-ranked Jayhawks meet against Oklahoma in Norman.
February 26, 2007
Study shows music benefits
Two University of Kansas professors found listening to music improves concentration. Listening to music while studying may be beneficial to students.
February 26, 2007
Moving Beyond Timepieces
As a result of an increase in cell phone purchases, wrist watch sales have declined. The decline may reflect a preference by young consumers.
February 26, 2007
Legislature may raise tax
The Kansas legislature proposed to raise property tax for Kansas counties that contain state universities. The proposal raises concerns with county governments.
February 26, 2007
Wescoe shedding light
The construction on Wescoe Hall on the University of Kansas campus is almost complete. The reconstructed building adds new windows among other things.
February 26, 2007
Students' votes count
The high number of students living in Lawrence impacts the Douglas County primary elections. Student-voter turnouts have been low and officials are worried.
February 26, 2007
Hawks slip past Sooners
Despite the University of Oklahoma's attempts to "White-OUt" the Lloyd Noble Center, the University of Kansas won their final away-game of the regular season, 67-65.
February 27, 2007
Bill could buckle up teens
Kansas teens could be fined $60 for failing to wear seat belts under a bill passed by the Kansas Senate. The Kansas House of Representatives will now consider the bill.
February 27, 2007
The whiz kids entrepreneur
KU hosted its first annual Entrepreneurship Fair today, which showcased marketable technological innovations devised within the community.
February 27, 2007
No falling test scores here
Across the nation, high school GPAs are on the rise while standardized test scores are falling. In Lawrence, an official said test scores are rising and GPAs have stayed about the same.
February 27, 2007
Primary lacks voter turnout
Low voter turnouts for the Lawrence City Commission primary election resulted in extended poll openings. Find out how much longer you have left to vote.
February 27, 2007
It could be more than the flu
People feeling a little under the weather lately may be suffering from more than just the flu. Several illness and infections have similar symptoms to the flu.
February 27, 2007
Bomb scare at MU-Rolla
After an irate student called in bomb scare at a Missouri school, many KU students and faculty have raised their awareness of what to do in the event of an emergency.
February 28, 2007
Election votes are tallied
The City Commission primary votes were tallied up from Tuesday night. The election slimmed down the candidates from nine to six.
February 28, 2007
Students continue Relief
Last semester, KU architecture students contributed to the rebuilding of New Orleans. They have continued their relief efforts through a fund raiser and building another project.
February 28, 2007
KU golf captures win
The men's golf team earned its second win of the season at the All-American Golf Classic in Houston, Texas. KU topped Lamar by one stroke.
February 28, 2007
Hawks fall to Oral Roberts
The KU baseball team fell to Oral Roberts, 9-1, Tuesday at J.L. Johnson Stadium. The Jayhawks have lost four straight games.
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