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Students stand up for life

Students stand up for lifeUniversity of Kansas students are standing up for life and voicing their opinion about abortion.
April 30, 2009

Sexual assault awareness month recognized with displays, lectures

Sexual assault awareness month recognized with displays, lecturesDuring sexual assault awareness month this April, the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center is hosting lectures and putting up booths and displays to let people know a network of help is available to victims of sexual assault.
April 10, 2009

5k run, softball game focus on breast cancer awareness

5k run, softball game focus on breast cancer awarenessThe Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center at the University of Kansas is teaming up with KU Athletics to raise money for breast cancer research and patient care. Tomorrow the University will host the Jayhawks for a Cure 5K and the Pink Diamond Challenge for this initiative.
April 10, 2009

Uncertain economy bad for local non-profits

Uncertain economy bad for local non-profitsAs the economy trends downward local non-profits are struggling.
December 04, 2008

Have a fair (trade) holiday

Have a fair (trade) holidayKU's Ecumenical Christian Ministries is hosting a Fair Trade Holiday Market.
December 03, 2008

Lunch program seeks increased communication

Lunch program seeks increased communicationThe College of Liberal Arts & Sciences has a new lunch program that seeks to increase communication between students and faculty.
November 20, 2008

Local school supports Lawrence homeless

Local school supports Lawrence homelessStudents at Bishop Seabury Academy will spend Thursday night sleeping outdoors to raise awareness of homelessness in Lawrence
November 12, 2008

Awareness Month

Awareness MonthAs October came to a close, so did breast cancer awareness month.
November 07, 2008

Low voting numbers in Douglas County

 Low voting numbers in Douglas CountyThis presidential election saw record breaking numbers at the polls, however that wasn't the case here in Douglas County.
November 05, 2008

Point 2 for the T?

Point 2 for the T?Lawrence voters hold the future of the T in their hands this November.
October 23, 2008

Young veterans protest war

Young veterans protest warIraq veteran group sets up camp on Jayhawk Boulevard with the hope of starting a chapter at the University.
September 26, 2008

Student group protests sweatshops

Student group protests sweatshopsCampus group seeks higher factory standards.
September 18, 2008

A KU Studen't Organization is Making a Difference

A KU Studen't Organization is Making a DifferenceOne KU Senior is making a huge difference in South Africa.
September 17, 2008

Program Helps Reintegrate Imates

Program Helps Reintegrate ImatesAn inmate re-entry program helps bring Lawrence community and inmates together.
September 17, 2008

Activism week begins

Activism week beginsInto the Streets Week is in full swing on campus today.
April 15, 2008

Memorabilia sells fast

Memorabilia sells fastThough most of the University of Kansas was empty today, merchandise at campus' KU Bookstore was flying off the shelves as shoppers scrambled for championship mementos.
April 08, 2008

Students protest war

Students protest warMarch 19 marked the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War. Some students observed the anniversary with an anti-war protest in front of Stauffer-Flint Hall.
March 25, 2008

Groups aim to end poverty

Groups aim to end povertyStudent organizations have planned events all week to educate students about poverty around the globe. The goal is to encourage students to make a difference.
October 17, 2007

Haskell protests holiday

Haskell protests holidayHaskell University wants to change Columbus Day, a day that celebrates Native American genocide and not their survival.
October 08, 2007

Local women help out

Local women help outA local women's organization has been helping those unable to get help anywhere else. Now, word is spreading and future chapters of the organization may arrive soon.
May 10, 2007

Union protesting continues

Union protesting continuesYesterday, protesters lined along Iowa street in Lawrence and continue their protests today.
April 20, 2007