A crescent moon sits in the western sky Thursday night over the Campanile on the Kansas University campus in this 2010 file photo. The KU Endowment Association unveiled a redesigned website, kuendowment.org, this month as part of its fundraising campaign, Far Above: The Campaign for Kansas.

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In this 2008 file photo, Amber Weiss and Sharon Papo, both of Berkeley, Calif., hold hands during their wedding ceremony at City Hall in San Francisco. Advocates are now seeking to repeal a Kansas law which classifies homosexual sex is a criminal offense.

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Kansas forward Carolyn Davis (21) leads a fast break after stealing the ball from IUPUI's Nevena Markovic (34) on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas’ Angel Goodrich gets slapped on both arms by IUPUI's Dawn Luster, left, and Emily Phillips as she drives through the lane during Kansas’ second game of the Basketball Travelers Tip-Off Classic against IUPUI on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas’ CeCe Harper (24) pressures the ball and guard Del’Niqua Bellamy (10) while Tania Jackson, right, denies the pass to Kerah Nelson (20) during Kansas’ second game of the Basketball Travelers Tip-Off Classic against IUPUI on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bonnie Henrickson motions to her team against IUPUI on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas’ Keena Mays (23) dribbles through the IUPUI defense during Kansas’ second game of the Basketball Travelers Tip-Off Classic against IUPUI on Saturday.

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Kansas’ Angel Goodrich, right, is hacked by Emily Phillips as she tries to score during Kansas’ second game of the Basketball Travelers Tip-Off Classic against IUPUI on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Jaguars, 71-50, and will face Florida Atlantic at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

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Kansas guard Monica Engelman (13) and IUPUI's Dawn Luster scramble for a loose ball Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Tania Jackson pulls down an offensive rebound against IUPUI on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas’ Keena Mays, right, and Kerah Nelson (20) fight for a loose ball during Kansas’ second game of the Basketball Travelers Tip-Off Classic against IUPUI on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas’ Natalie Knight (42) floats between IUPUI defenders Kerah Nelson (20) and Clara Mitchell (42) as she makes her way to the hoop during Kansas’ second game of the Basketball Travelers Tip-Off Classic on Saturday.

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Kansas guard Keena Mays (23) drives on IUPUI's Dawn Luster on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich (3) wraps a pass around IUPUI's Nevena Markovic on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas’ Angel Goodrich (3) is fouled as she tries to split IUPUI defenders Emily Philips (2) and Kerah Nelson (20) during KU’s second game of the Basketball Travelers Tip-Off Classic on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Jaguars, 71-50.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich floats through the air for a layup against IUPUI on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas’ Carolyn Davis gets loose for an easy basket during KU’s second game of the Basketball Travelers Tip-Off Classic against IUPUI on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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IUPUI’s Emily Phillips, center, swipes the ball away from Kansas guard Angel Goodrich (3) while Clara Mitchell provides help defense Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Carolyn Davis (21) skies over IUPUI's Clara Mitchell for an offensive rebound Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Keena Mays (23) flies past three IUPUI defenders on her way to the hoop Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kim Lybarger, left, Lawrence, leans in to listen while Barbara Burket explains treasure balls during Bizarre Bazaar on Saturday at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H. Treasure balls, a German tradition that Burket grew up with, are crepe paper balls meant to be unwrapped to reveal presents contained inside. Burket said she tries to make her treasure balls too pretty to unwrap.

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Kansas safety Bradley McDougald (24) talks to senior linebacker Steven Johnson following KU's loss to Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Kansas head coach Turner Gill leaves the field after KU's loss to Missouri in the Border War on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Missouri's Kenji Jackson sacks Kansas quarterback Jordan Webb in the fourth quarter of the Border War on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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KU's Christian Matthews (12), in as quarterback, keeps the ball for a gain against Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Jordan Webb looks for a receiver during the second half of the Border War on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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A Missouri fan has words with Kansas fan during the Border War on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Kansas fans show their displeasure after a Missouri touchdown Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Kansas coach Turner Gill talks to his players after Missouri's failed field goal attempt in the second half Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson (23) tries to outrun Missouri's Zaviar Gooden during second half Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Kansas cornerback Isiah Barfield (19) stretches to defend Missouri's Wes Kemp (8) deep in the end zone Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium. The play was reviewed and ruled a touchdown.

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Kansas safety Victor Simmons (27) wraps up Missouri wide receiver T.J. Moe during second half Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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From left, Eudora's Austin Searight (1), Gabriel Cleveland (7), Jarrod Kaup (62) and Jared Ireland (72) leave the field after falling to Rose Hill, 21-0 in the 2011 4A state football championship game Saturday, Nov. 26 in Salina.

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Eudora's Austin Searight (1) is surrounded by dejected Cardinal teammates, holding the consolation trophy after the a 21-0 loss to Rose Hill in the 4A state football championship game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 in Salina.

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Kansas fans express their wishes early in the first half against Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Shari Ann (Reed) Sheaffer

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Kansas quarterback Jordan Webb hands off to Tony Pierson (23) in the second quarter against Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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A Cardinal fan reacts to a touchdown by Rose Hill during the Eudora Cardinals' 0-21 loss to Rose Hill in the 4A Kansas state football championship game Sat. Nov. 26, 2011, in Salina.

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Kansas place kicker Alex Mueller (10) celebrates after hitting the extra point in the second quarter against Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Mike Yoder/Journal-World Photo.Rose Hill player Hunter Lewis (33) breaks by Eudora defenders during the Eudora Cardinals 0-21 loss to Rose Hill in the 4A Kansas state football championship game Sat. Nov. 26, 2011 in Salina.

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Kansas defenders Isiah Barfield (19) and Bradley McDougald (24) celebrate after McDougald's interception return touchdown during first half against Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Kansas running back James Sims (29) works against the Missouri defense Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson (23) rushes against the Missouri defense during first half Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson (23) tries to get around the Missouri defense during first half of the Border War on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Kansas running back Tony Pierson (23) is pushed out of bounds by the Missouri defense on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Eudora running back Christopher Pyle (20) picks up yardage late in the fourth-quarter during the Eudora Cardinals 0-21 loss to Rose Hill in the 4A Kansas state football championship game Sat. Nov. 26, 2011 in Salina.

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Christopher Pyle, (20) beats his Rose Hill defender on the corner for a long gain in the first half during the Eudora Cardinals 0-21 loss to Rose Hill in the 4A Kansas state football championship game Sat. Nov. 26, 2011, in Salina.

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Eudora Cardinal coach Gregg Webb, left, QB Derek Webb (5), Jarrod Kaup (62) and Zachery Bagwell (4) console each other at the end of the Eudora Cardinals' 0-21 loss to Rose Hill in the 4A Kansas state football championship game Sat. Nov. 26, 2011 in Salina.

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Kansas quarterback Jordan Webb warms up before the start of the Border Showdown on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Eudora defender Christopher Pyle (20) gets behind a Rose Hill receiver who makes a catch for a first quarter touchdown during the Eudora Cardinals' 0-21 loss to Rose Hill in the 4A Kansas state football championship game Sat. Nov. 26, 2011, in Salina.

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Kansas head football coach Turner Gill prepares his team before the Border War against Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Kansas running back Rell Lewis warms up before the Border War against Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Cardinal defender Andrew Ballock (2) attempts to pick off a pass by Rose Hill player Tyler Knight (89) during the Eudora Cardinals' 0-21 loss to Rose Hill in the 4A Kansas state football championship game Sat. Nov. 26, 2011 in Salina.

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Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical crews responded to a two-alarm fire in the fifth floor of Malott Hall on the KU campus at about 7 a.m. Saturday. Malott Hall is home to the chemistry department. Crews were still assessing the damage and trying to determine a cause for the fire as of Saturday afternoon.

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Eudora coach Gary Webb talks to members of the team during a timeout during the Eudora Cardinals' 0-21 loss to Rose Hill in the 4A Kansas state football championship game Sat. Nov. 26, 2011 in Salina.

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Lawrence schools superintendent Rick Doll, foreground, addresses school board members at a meeting in March. He has recently compiled a list of priorities for budget-challenged programs, services and personnel that should be part of basic elementary education in the Lawrence school district.

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A sticker worn on the back of each player's helmet pays tribute to former Kansas coach, player and longtime supporter Don Fambrough in this file photo from September. Fambrough — a noted hater of all things Missouri — died in September.

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Former KU football coach Don Fambrough, was honored by former players in 2007 when they presented him with a memorial bench in his name, overlooking Memorial Stadium from near the Campanile. Nearby, the bench is a wreath with a blue ribbon saying "Beloved Coach." Fambrough — a noted hater of all things Missouri — died in September. Saturday could mark the end of the rivalry between his Jayhawks and the team he loved to hate, leaving KU fans two marked voids.

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Christopher and Kristin Hoffman

Leslie Phariss and Tyler Price

Katie Keeler and Ronnard Green

From left, Terry Draskovich, Just Food volunteer, and Jeremy Farmer, Just Food executive director, accept a $1,500 check from Vernis Flottman, Pilot Club of Lawrence to sponsor their first annual Just Food Golf Tournament. The Aug. 8 check presentation was at the club’s meeting at Conroy’s Pub. The golf tournament was Sept. 12 at Eagle Bend Golf Course.

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More than 300 guests attended the barbecue and dance of the Happy Times Squares Aug. 27 at Building 21 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. From left, Vernon and Toni Nelson, Topeka, recognize Lois and Stan Zaremba, Lawrence, who headed up the barbecue. They were also presented yellow Mums in appreciation. Vic Perry, caller, is shown, in the rear.

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Dave Ketchum, Tonganoxie, is shown cutting and serving barbecued pork which served 300 square dancers and guests attending the barbecue and dance of the Happy Times Squares. In addition, the meal included potato salad, french fries, vegetables and homemade pies. The meal and dance was Aug. 27 at Building 21 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

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Tyson Combs and Carrie Burkhead

Jake and Laura Walter

Kyle Philip Padden and Lindsay Christina Arthur

Giving mood: Ryan Lauts celebrated his 10th birthday on Oct. 22 by collecting donations for the Lawrence Humane Society. Ryan is the son of Tom and Charlie Lauts, Lawrence. Charlie submitted the photo.