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December 20, 2007
Budig says baseball will survive
Gene Budig, the former KU chancellor and president of Major League Baseball's American League, says the sport will be fine despite the steroid scandal.
2 commentsDecember 19, 2007
Local PR man featured in Wall Street Journal
Todd Brabender is known for his press releases for unusual products.
December 17, 2007
Lawrence native quoted on Iraqi police officers
A Lawrence says those lining up to be Iraqi police officers just "want jobs."
2 commentsDecember 3, 2007
Phelps documentary to air nationally
A documentary about Westboro Baptist Church, directed by a KU filmmaker, is getting national media attention as its national debut approaches Tuesday night.
45 commentsNovember 28, 2007
Scott Bloch investigated for computer issues
The former Lawrence attorney, now director of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, is being investigated for improperly deleting computer files.
6 commentsNovember 20, 2007
Border War edition
Here's a look at what some of the papers in other areas of the country are saying about the rivalry between the Jayhawks and the Tigers.
2 commentsNovember 13, 2007
New Mizzou shirts invoke image of Quantrill's Raid
A new shirt for Missouri fans uses images from Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence.
114 commentsNovember 9, 2007
Lawrence vs. Columbia rivalry taken to streets
Here's a new measuring stick to compare Lawrence with rival Columbia, Mo. - street sign theft.
1 commentNovember 2, 2007
KU profs talk about Phelps, Bush
Two KU professors are quoted in major newspapers today - one on Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church, the other on President Bush's decision to preview a speech to reporters.
October 29, 2007
KU medical pioneer to be honored in Boston
Dr. William Augustus Hinton developed a test for syphilis in 1927.
October 25, 2007
KU librarian has interview in Utah
The head of special collections at the Spencer Research Library at KU told a forum at Utah State University that his diversified background makes him a good candidate to be dean of libraries there.
1 commentOctober 17, 2007
Lawrence homeless family inspires country song
An experience with a homeless family in Lawrence inspired a track on the latest album by Cross Canadian Ragweed.
9 commentsOctober 15, 2007
KU librarian finalist for Utah post
The head of special collections at KU's Spencer Research Library is a finalist to become dean of libraries at Utah State University.
October 9, 2007
Columnist's take on KU T-shirt debate
A San Antonio columnist offers his take on the copyright lawsuit between KU and Joe-College.com.
September 25, 2007
KU faculty member examining same-sex partner benefits
A KU associate professor is keeping an eye on developments at two campuses as she studies same-sex-partner benefits at universities.
September 19, 2007
Lawrence native's risque photos creating a stir
A Lawrence native and reality show contestant is creating a stir with nude photos that are circulating.
14 commentsSeptember 17, 2007
Curator to face charges of forging KU degree
Shin Jeong-ah has returned to her home country of South Korea and is expected to face charges soon.
September 14, 2007
Don't text and drive
A KU student conducting research on text-messaging while driving says most people think it's a bad idea, but many do it anyway.
September 12, 2007
Lawrence native new CEO of pro soccer team
A Lawrence native has been named CEO of Chivas USA, based in Los Angeles.
September 5, 2007
Lawrence residents join debate over hair-dyeing
Lawrence residents Alice Lieberman and Cathy Hamilton are quoted in a Time magazine story about women going gray.
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