GOP blasts Boyda on union proposal
Here are today's headlines from the Kansas congressional delegation:Rep. Nancy Boyda (D) ![][1][(The Hill) House GOP strategists take aim at Dem freshmen on union organizing ...
King Lear on campus
The role of King Lear, who spurns his one faithful daughter in favor of his two wicked daughters before descending into madness, is considered one ...
KU economist’s book scores big
William A. Barnett,the Oswald Distinguished Professor of Economics at Kansas University, (pictured here)![][1], has been getting publicity around the world for the book he recently ...
National attention for ‘cave man’ lifestyle
¢ KU professor Steve Ilardi has been getting national attention for his "cave man" approach to treating depression, thanks to a [McClatchy Newspapers][1] article that ...
Sebelius defends Boyda on military funding
Here are today's headlines from the Kansas congressional delegation:Rep. Nancy Boyda (D) ![][1][(AP) Sebelius won't back presidential contender until next year:][2] Sebelius also defended Rep. ...
Students and environmental activism
¢ Karl Brooks, a KU history professor, compares environmental activism of today to that of previous generation in a story in [The Diamondback][1], the student ...
Will Steve Boyda challenge Pat Roberts in 2008?
Here are today's headlines from the Kansas congressional delegation:Sen. Pat Roberts (R)![][1][(KC Star) Steve Kraske commentary:][2] The buzz: The first potential Democratic opponent to Sen. ...
KU graduate dean steps down
Kansas University announced this afternoon that Diana Carlin, dean of the Graduate School and International Programs, had announced she will step down effective June 30.Starting ...
Naismith memorabilia set record
¢ Last year's auction of personal memorabilia from the life of James Naismith - the inventor of basketball who coached at Kansas University - set ...
Boyda promises military funding, as Republicans continue criticism
Here's a likely example of how Republicans plan to keep pressure on U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda during this term.The new Kansas congresswoman has [been under ...
More details released in vehicle death of Tonganoxie woman
The Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office released new details today in the Feb. 14 wreck that killed 19-year-old Tonganoxie resident Amanda Bixby.According to the report, Bixby ...
KU enrollment down from spring 2006
Kansas University's student body shrunk slightly in the past year, while smaller state universities saw their enrollment grow.There are 273 fewer students enrolled on the ...
The 2nd District goes into permanent campaign mode
Here are today's headlines about the Kansas congressional delegation:Rep. Nancy Boyda (D) ![][1][(AP) Boyda declines campaign help from national Democratic Party:][2]Rep. Nancy Boyda is declining ...
Man said to enter bar with gun
An employee of Cross Town Tavern told police Saturday that a man walked up to the front door of the business holding a handgun.Police were ...
Comparing security at Wakarusa, Bonnaroo
¢ A columnist for the [Tufts Daily][1], the newspaper at Tufts University, contrasts law enforcement at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival to what happened ...
Boyda won’t take Democratic campaign cash
Here are today's headlines from the Kansas congressional delegation:Rep. Nancy Boyda (D) ![][1][(Politico) Two Democrats Refuse Party Cash:][2] Despite Democratic successes in last November's midterm, ...
Kansas reading leads to Mexico arrests
Here are recent headlines about the military in Kansas:Fort Leavenworth[(Fort Wayne (Ind.) Journal-Gazette) Keeping Watch at the Border:][1] At a computer in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., ...
Four arrested for drugs over the weekend
Four people were arrested for suspected drug violations in Lawrence this weekend.Police arrested two men after a traffic stop on the 2700 block of Iowa ...
Why do couples donate eggs?
Dr. David Grainger, president of the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology and a doctor at the KU Medical Center in Wichita, says couples donating eggs ...
Should Darwin be de-emphasized?
A week after events on the Kansas University campus and nationwide marked the 198th birthday of Charles Darwin, ![][1]there's an article in [The Chronicle of ...
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- KU student killed in crash on U.S. Highway 59 May 17, 2013 · 41 comments
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- Senate approves bill banning use of tax dollars to advocate for gun control May 17, 2013 · 60 comments
- On the street: Would you rather have a lower income tax and higher sales tax, or lower sales tax and higher income tax? May 17, 2013 · 39 comments
- Graduation brings a boom weekend for local businesses before the quieter days of summer May 18, 2013 · 5 comments
- Sun shines on KU graduates' smiles as they celebrate commencement May 19, 2013
- Lawhorn's Lawrence: A night of partying in Oread May 19, 2013
- Kansas Court of Appeals rules Martin Miller should get new murder trial February 10, 2012
- Mother, son to graduate from KU together Sunday May 18, 2013
- Trio of Lawrence road projects to begin on Monday May 19, 2013
- Two Topeka men shot in Lawrence early Sunday morning; police seeking persons of interest May 19, 2013
- KU student killed in crash on U.S. Highway 59 May 17, 2013
- KU student sues Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, alleging underage drinking led to head injury March 19, 2013
- Kansas baseball’s Piché named to reliever watch list April 24, 2013
- Gas prices approach record highs May 18, 2013
