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June 15, 2006

SUA kicks off summer schedule

Taylor Miller | June 15, 2006 02:42 PM |

SUA kicked off its new summer schedule this week with free Cosmic Bowling, free nachos and free pop in the union. SUA is also sponsoring a Movie on the Hill and a Texas Hold 'Em Tournament this month.

Clinton State Park Caretakers

Erika Bentson | June 15, 2006 02:11 PM |

The Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival found some extra help last weekend.

Vending regulations create mixed feelings for vendors, consumers alike

Anna Faltermeier | June 15, 2006 02:10 PM |

Police cracked down harder on illegal vending at the Wakarusa Music and Camping festival this year. Vendors and consumers were conflicted over the issue.

Appearance isn't everything

Jacky Carter | June 15, 2006 02:10 PM |

Some buildings on campus have discolored toilet water because of decreased usage in the summer. An assistant director for Facilities Operations says the rusty-colored water is still clean though.

Frisbees fly across Kansas summer skies

Katerine Sullivan | June 15, 2006 02:10 PM |

The young sport of Ultimate Frisbee continues to grow in popularity across Kansas. Lawrence kicks off it's ninth year of the Ultimate Frisbee Summer League. This year the league has more participants than ever before, with students and adults from Lawrence and surrounding areas looking for some summer action and fun.

Nationwide celebration to honor freedom

Katy Blair | June 15, 2006 02:10 PM |

Lawrence's 3rd annual Juneteenth Celebration headlines festivities for a week to come.

Wakarusa festival barely affects downtown business

Trevan McGee | June 15, 2006 02:10 PM |

While the Wakarusa Music and Camping festival boosted sales for surrounding businesses, downtown Lawrence was left largely uneffected.

Technology in the classroom might not be helpful to all

Crissy Delpercio | June 15, 2006 02:10 PM |

As technology becomes more advanced, professor and students consider its benefits and potential problems in the classroom.

Technology could create problems in the classroom

Crissy Delpercio | June 15, 2006 02:10 PM |

As technology becomes more advanced, professors consider limiting its usage in large classrooms before it becomes a major problem.

Mass Construction

Barton Vandever | June 15, 2006 02:10 PM |

Downtown retailers are experiencing a significant drop in sales since water pipe construction began downtown, but what is the city doing to help?

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Training Student | June 15, 2006 02:10 PM |

Tease the story here...one to two sentences. Don't give it all away but make me want to read it.

June 13, 2006

Students refused ability to park on-campus

Alexandra Kohake | June 13, 2006 02:19 PM |

A new Park & Ride lot is limiting some freshmens' ablities on-campus, and stiring up quite a controversy amongst students.

Coaches' challenge approved

Steve Zawilinski | June 13, 2006 02:18 PM |

The NCAA recently passed a proposal to add a coach's challenge for college football. Although it has been greeted with enthusiasm, the rule may not go far enough in addressing the needs of the game.

Security doubles at Wakarusa

Stephanie Quante | June 13, 2006 02:18 PM |

Security will take a more reactive approach to drug use at Wakarusa.

Construction affects bus routes

Alaide Vilchis-Ibarra | June 13, 2006 02:18 PM |

Summer school students adapt to change of bus routes due to construction and new summer bus routes.

Hashinger hall, what students want in a living space

Nicole Korman | June 13, 2006 02:18 PM |

The newly renovated Hashinger Residence Hall exemplifies what students are looking for in a living space.

"T" sets ridership records, residents still wary

Stacey Couch | June 13, 2006 02:18 PM |

Ridership for the Lawrence Transit is up, however the future of the transit system still seems bleak. Bus stops are empty and the local gas stations are packed even with high gas prices...

KU Study Abroad Program Surprises Students

Elyse Calderon | June 13, 2006 02:18 PM |

Study abroad students arrive in Paderno del Grappa, Italy not knowing that their participation in Rapport Leadership Development Program is expected of them. Lack of communication between students and coordinators created un-warranted complaints about a successful program.

Asbestos removal begins at Hillcrest Elementary

Mark Vierhaler | June 13, 2006 02:18 PM |

After a week of preparation, work begins on Hillcrest Elementary to remove the notorious insulation material.

June 05, 2006

First assignment: Campus or Lawrence news

Staci Martin-Wolfe | June 5, 2006 07:25 PM |

Your first reporting assignment is to show us whether you know what news is and whether you can find news in its simplest form. You are expected to attend lab on either June 13 or June 15 from 8-8:50 a.m....