¢ State Sen. Phil Journey apparently is trying to "help set the record straight" about his daughter, who is a contestant on the "Big Brother 8" TV show.It appears that Journey, a Republican from Haysville, sent a letter to the site [Realitytvcalendar.com][1] complaining a blogger had called ...

¢ Carol Journey, a KU student, Chiefs cheerleader and daughter of outspoken conservative State Senator Phil Journey, is among the candidates for "Big Brother 8." A story on [TVGrapevine.com][1] examines Phil Journey's political stances and wonders:_Now all the above might not carry a lot of ...

¢ Joel Cooper, a Lawrence artist specializing in origami, is featured in today's [Houston Chronicle][1]. He's part of an origami festival in Houston this weekend._Cooper has a bachelor's degree in fine arts with an emphasis in sculpture and bronze casting from University of Kansas. So once he ...

¢ Aaron Emerson of Lawrence, a specialist in the Army, is profiled in a [Reuters][1] story about Americans who are choosing to join the military to fight an unpopular war in Iraq.![][2]_"I begged and cried and pleaded for him not to join," said Misty Emerson, his mother, fingering a peace ...

¢ The Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival got a positive review from [Relix.com][1], a music Web site._The lush green prairies and rolling hills of eastern Kansas have always seemed like an oasis in the middle of a desolate flat sea of grain and corn. Nestled along the shores of Lake Clinton, ...

KU Chancellor Robert Hemenway and biology profesor Jim Orr were among those praising Sally Mason in articles today. Mason, a former KU dean, is expected to be announced as president of the University of Iowa today, according to the [Des Moines Register][1]._University of Kansas Chancellor ...