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Willow Jack puts on her hood before graduation ceremonies at Haskell Indian Nations University on Friday, May 9, 2008.
Willow Jack and her son Nakeezaka Jack, 8, wait for ceremonies to start.
Felicia Francis, left, gets assistance with her cap from Natasha Jake before heading into Coffin Complex for Haskell Indian Nations University graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 9, 2008.
Actor Adam Beach was recognized during Haskell Indian Nations University's graduation ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2008.
Dr. Linda Sue Warner, President of Haskell Indian Nations University, addresses the graduation class of 2008.
A Haskell graduate adds feathers to her graduation cap.
Haskell Student of the Year Elliot Bryant, a former Haskell Brave, gave a commencement address, Friday May 9, 2008 at Coffin Complex. His speech received a standing ovation.
Veritas Christian Academy senior golfer Stephen May tees off on the 13th hole. May fired a 98 on Thursday at the KCAA State Tournament at Eagle Bend.
LHS junior Jake Green connects with the ball Thursday, May 8, 2008 during the Lions' game against Free State High School at Hoglund Ballpark.
Cleveland forward LeBron James looks off into the stands. James was held to 6-of-24 shooting in the Cavaliers’ 89-73 loss to the Celtics on Thursday in Boston.
New York’s Mike Mussina delivers against Cleveland. Mussina logged his 255th career victory in the Yankees’ 6-3 triumph Thursday in New York.
Wilco will perform Wednesday at a ticketed outdoor concert in the heart of downtown Lawrence.
Jayne Niemi, second from right, registrar at Macalaster College in St. Paul, Minn., talks with students, from left, Baitnairamdal Otgonshar, from Mongolia, Nokuthula Sikhethiwe Kitikiti, from Zimbabwe, and Udochukwu Chinyere Obodo, from Nigeria, Tuesday at the campus. Niemi is responsible for pronouncing 450 names correctly at commencement ceremonies on May 17.
FSHS senior Cody Lown prepares to deal to the plate. Lown pitched Free State to a 4-3 victory against LHS on Thursday at Hoglund Ballpark.
Kansas University senior and slack-lining enthusiast Ryan Henrich tries to keep his balance on the cord at South Park. Thursday’s spring weather inspired many outdoor activities across the city. Today’s high is expected to be 69.
Kansas City center fielder David DeJesus comes up short as he tries to catch a three-run home run hit by Baltimore’s Nick Markakis in the third inning. The Orioles defeated the Royals, 4-1, behind a complete game from Daniel Cabrera on Thursday in Kansas City, Mo.
Emile Hirsch stars in “Speed Racer,” a live-action adaptation of the popular Japanese cartoon series from the 1960s.
Dr. Robert Lehmberg, on April 29 in a hallway at the Little Rock, Ark., Veterans Hospital, says he has battled depression and long considered suicide “an exit strategy if absolutely necessary.” About 300 or more U.S. doctors kill themselves each year.
FSHS's Hunter Scheib fields a ground ball Thursday, May 8, 2008 during the Firebirds' game against Lawrence High School at Hoglund Ballpark.
Hornets guard Chris Paul (3) drives past San Antonio’s Tony Parker. The Spurs won Thursday in San Antonio.
Free State High’s Hunter Scheib, center, tags out Lawrence High’s Aaron Rea at second base. On the right is FSHS’s Jordan Dreiling.
As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, local performer Ric Averill goes from class to class Thursday at Deerfield School, singing to the teachers in honor of all the hard work they do.
Lawrence High senior pitcher Tom Schuh throws a pitch to Free State. The Lions lost, 4-3, on Thursday at Hoglund Ballpark.
Cyclone survivors wave to a helicopter carrying relief goods Wednesday in the Irrawaddy delta in Myanmar in this photo taken by the Burma News Agency and released by China’s Xinhua News Agency.
The Lawrence Kiwanis Club honored Tom and Vicki Wilkerson, from left, and state Rep. Barbara Ballard with the Substantial Citizen Award Thursday at the Lawrence Country Club.
flight prices have climbed as airlines scramble to raise fares to cover increasing fuel costs. Rick Seaney, chief executive of the Web-based FareCompare in Dallas, estimates that travelers are paying an average of $100 more for this month’s ticket as compared to January.
Coach Bill Self, left, says hello to Kerin Russell, 7 months, during Hawk Talk at the Salty Iguana in Lawrence. Kerin is the daughter of Steve and Jody Russell, Olathe, and the granddaughter of Vern and Ila Russell, Lawrence. Ila Russell submitted the picture.
Leigh Ann Frederick gestures in front of her destroyed home Thursday in Florence, Ala. Strong winds in northwest Alabama overturned a mobile home and an apparent tornado damaged a Mississippi shopping mall as a line of severe storms swept across the Southeast.
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