Kansas University runner and Olympic athletic Diamond Dixon shows off her gold medal during a press conference at KU's Anderson Family Football complex on Wednesday.

Photo by Richard Gwin

KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little speaks with Regent Christine Downey-Schmidt of Inman speak Wednesday during the Kansas Board of Regents retreat.

Photo by Scott Rothschild

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From left to right Kansas State President Kirk Schulz, Wichita State President John Bardo and Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little speak to Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday.

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Here's a look at what new trash carts ordered by the city of Lawrence will look like.

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Trainer Stephanie Newell, of Lawrence, works out on the “battle ropes” Wednesday at the Summit, 901 N.H., outside in the cool morning weather.

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Kansas offensive tackle Aslam Sterling smiles during an interview Wednesday at the Anderson Family Football Complex at KU.

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Fossil hunter Alan Detrich, climbs through a pile of triceratops bones while he talks about the find that was uncovered by he and other members of his crew near Jordan, Montana in late July and early August of 2012.

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Kansas receiver Chris Omigie runs off the field for a break with the rest of the receivers during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012.

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Kansas quarterback Dayne Crist looks to throw as he works out with the other quarterbacks during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012.

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Offensive line coach Tim Grunhard works his players through drills during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012.

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Kansas receiver Chris Omigie catches a pass as he and other receivers work out during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012.

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The Jayhawks assume a pushup position as they work through stretches during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012.

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Kansas linebacker Schyler Miles sets himself as he and other defensive players work through drills during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012.

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Strength and conditioning coach Scott Holsopple calls out stretches as the Jayhawks get loose for practice on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012.

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Woodlawn School principal Jeanne Fridell gets a hug from first-grader Jordan Colon, 6, on Wednesday, which was the first day of classes for grades 1-8 in the Lawrence school district.

Photo by Richard Gwin

Anna Parnell, 11, enjoyed dancing in the rain during a surprise shower on July 9 after many summer days of very hot and dry weather. Lisa Parnell, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.