Student debt on the rise
In Kansas and across the country student debt is on the rise, though the debt burdens of Kansas students are, as you might expect, smaller. ...
Bill Self press conference: Dec. 5, 2013
Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self fielded questions from the media Thursday afternoon, before the No. 6 Jayhawks hit the road this weekend for a ...
Pair of shopping centers sell on South Iowa as retail momentum picks up; city trash crews to do curbside collection of toys, food on Monday
In my household, I've found that it is a good idea to get the disappointment out of the way early. That's why I have my ...
What’s in store (if anything) for KU football coach Charlie Weis’ staff this offseason?
We already know that offensive line coach Tim Grunhard is leaving the Kansas University football staff, so that's at least one change that KU coach ...
All hail the king (of West rookies)
Six teams passed on rookie Ben McLemore in the 2013 NBA Draft, but the 20-year-old rookie from Kansas is proving he can play at the ...
Proposed ALEC allegiance oath ‘non-issue,’ House Speaker Merrick’s office says
The Guardian newspaper recently reported on numerous internal documents of the American Legislative Exchange Council, which helps shape legislation in Kansas and other states. One ...
Nick Harwell likely to be big hit for Kansas football, based on performances of other recent transfers from four-year schools
Dayne Crist, Anthony McDonald and Mike Ragone from Notre Dame. Jake Heaps from Brigham Young. Josh Williams from Nebraska. All five were highly rated out ...
Expect new twist for parking situation at Saturday’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade; new truck dealership open on 23rd Street
If you are looking for a parking space in downtown Lawrence on Saturday, I hope it is for a horse. The annual Downtown Lawrence Old-Fashioned ...
Lazy and healthy: Slow cooker curry over sweet potatoes
I don’t know about you guys, but after the decadence that was the past Thanksgiving week, simple and healthy were on the top of my ...
Humanities crises therapy
Once again the humanities are on our minds here at Heard on the Hill. First, a mea culpa: A few weeks ago in a Journal-World ...
Commissioners to consider plans for new multifamily development along O’Connell Road
Here's a chance to play with the crayons in your desk drawer. Take out your Brick Red (or, heck, even your Razzmatazz or Razzle Dazzle ...
The Elf is Here
Call me a giant hypocrite. I went out and paid money for the very thing I talked smack on just a few months earlier. I ...
Kansas drops from second to sixth in Associated Press college basketball poll
The voters in the Associated Press college basketball poll didn't punish Kansas too severely for losing to Villanova in a Battle 4 Atlantis semi-final game ...
Southern fried chicken restaurant coming to West Lawrence; an overview of city’s proposed rental licensing program
It is time for me to restock the supply of wet wipes in the F-150's glove box. A new fried chicken place — with a ...
The X-files: Los Angeles
As long as Kobe Bryant is out for the Los Angeles Lakers and they're missing other key pieces, Xavier Henry will have the stage to ...
A Joyous Occasion: Video of the KU volleyball team’s celebration after learning NCAA Tournament fate
The Kansas University volleyball team learned Sunday night that it would be hosting first- and second-round NCAA Tournament games games at Allen Fieldhouse for the ...
Keegan vs. Tait: Week 12 - This one’s for all the marbles
Like Kansas, Keegan and I laid an egg last week. Maybe it's because we both picked the Jayhawks. So here we head into the final ...
James Sims-led rushing attack gives Kansas a shot to make a game of it against Kansas State
Spread the field and run the football. It worked for Kansas against West Virginia and it worked for Oklahoma against Kansas State. Sometimes, it pays ...
James Sims’ last stand: KU senior has one final shot at eclipsing school record
With just one game remaining in his college career — 11 a.m. Saturday vs. Kansas State at Memorial Stadium — senior running back James Sims ...
Tyshawn Taylor, a hit in Brooklyn
Eight seconds left, down by two points, no timeouts and Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd needed someone to execute a clutch play. Enter former KU ...
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- Gallaudet University vice president named as next president of Baker University December 5, 2013
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- City perplexed by national media reports that zoning officials are targeting Lawrence woman December 3, 2013
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- Thousands expected downtown Saturday for wintry, Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade December 5, 2013
- Opinion: Sharing the wealth not a radical idea December 5, 2013
- Lions ready to open winter campaigns December 4, 2013
- KU researchers say migraine sufferers should avoid plastic December 3, 2013
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