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When furniture turned into art: Wendell Castle’s KU connection
Sculptor called father of art furniture movement returns to KU for honorary degree
By Sara Shepherd
May 19, 2013
It was around 1960 when a Kansas University sculpture student named Wendell Castle started work on a “strange, hybrid object” that defied established artistic definitions — even if no one else but Castle knew it yet.
Upcoming book event features authors inspired by nature
Staff reports
May 19, 2013
Interacting with nature seems a theme of an upcoming reading and book signing event at the Raven, featuring authors Gail Storey and Priscilla Stuckey.
Registration open for artists wishing to participate in this fall’s ArtWalk
Staff reports
May 19, 2013
Registration is open for fine artists wishing to participate in this year’s Lawrence ArtWalk, scheduled for Oct. 26 and 27.
Opinion: Scandals undermine trust in Obama
George Will
May 19, 2013
Leaving aside the seriousness of lawlessness, and the corruption of our civic culture by the professionally pious, this past week has been amusing. There was the spectacle of advocates of an ever-larger regulatory government expressing shock about such government’s large capacity for misbehavior. And, entertainingly, the answer to the question “Will Barack Obama’s scandals derail his second-term agenda?” was a question: What agenda?
Trio of Lawrence road projects to begin on Monday
By Chad Lawhorn
May 19, 2013
School’s out. Road construction is in. The day after Kansas University’s commencement ceremonies has been the traditional start of the road construction season in Lawrence, and on Monday motorists won’t be able to miss it. Crews will close to all traffic Bob Billings Parkway/15th Street at Iowa Street, a closure that is expected to last into August. Construction work also will affect traffic on a separate portion of Bob Billings Parkway and on Wakarusa Drive. By Chad Lawhorn
Big day here for 2013 KU graduates
Staff Reports
May 19, 2013
Today’s the day at Kansas University: Time for caps and gowns, the walk down the hill and, for just the second time in at least several decades, an address from a guest speaker.
100 years ago: Several postal workers recovering from separate injuries
By Sarah St. John
May 19, 2013
“The jinx certainly is busy at the post office.”
40 years ago: 1923 KU basketball team shares memories of championship year
By Sarah St. John
May 19, 2013
The team had gathered to celebrate their 50th anniversary.
25 years ago: County attempts to speed up demolition of East Lawrence houses
By Sarah St. John
May 19, 2013
County commissioners were planning to ask the city to shorten the normal 30-day waiting period on demolition permits.
Editorial: Poor process
J-W Editorial
May 19, 2013
If there ever was a perfect example of talking out of both sides of your mouth, City Hall officials and some city commissioners have provided it to city taxpayers.
Free State High School scholarship winners
Staff Reports
May 19, 2013
The following list, provided by the school, includes graduating seniors who won scholarships. Students pictured at right are winners of local scholarships.
Behind the Lens: Website helps teach photography basics
By Mike Yoder
May 19, 2013
Camerasim.com explores the mechanics and functions of a digital single-lens camera in a unique way.
Kansas rowing places fourth at C-USA
Staff Reports
May 18, 2013
Kansas University placed fourth at the 11-team Conference USA Rowing Championship on Saturday, and KU’s Olivia Kinet was named to the All-Conference USA team.
KU golfer 8th at regional
Staff Reports
May 18, 2013
Kansas University senior Chris Gilbert birdied two of the last three holes and tied for eighth at the Fayetteville Regional, but he fell short of qualifying for the NCAAs.
Utah walks off with 1-0 baseball win over KU
Staff Reports
May 18, 2013
Utah strung together three infield singles in the bottom of the ninth to score the only run in a 1-0 nonconference baseball victory over Kansas University on Saturday at Spring Mobile Ballpark.
Broken records: Free State swims to second at state
By Jesse Newell
11:44 p.m., May 18, 2013 Updated 11:13 a.m.
On a day she had one of the best individual swimming performances in school history, Free State High’s Courtney Caldwell was happiest with one of her relays — and how her teammates responded to adversity in the middle of a race. By Jesse Newell
A’s, Milone silence Royals
Associated Press
May 18, 2013
Brandon Moss hit a tiebreaking triple in the sixth inning to help Tommy Milone outduel Ervin Santana, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals, 2-1, on Saturday night.
Old school: Oxbow denies Orb’s Triple Crown bid
Associated Press
May 18, 2013
A pair of not so over-the-hill Hall of Famers pulled off a huge upset in the Preakness and ended any hopes of a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes.
Wheel Genius: Roadwork planned for this week
May 18, 2013
Roadwork planned for the week of May 19.
Lawrence High School scholarship winners
Staff Reports
May 18, 2013
The following list, provided by the school, includes graduating seniors who won scholarships. Students pictured at right are winners of local scholarships.

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