Cinco de Mayo celebrated by all
Regardless of current fears and sentiments towards Mexico, Cinco de Mayo celebrations continued.
May 05, 2009
Art exhibit raises nuclear awarness
Lawrence Public Library host exhibit displaying history of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to raise nuclear awareness.
April 07, 2009
Local artists to auction work
Lawrence residents can preview work from local artists at the Lawrence Arts Center. The pieces will be auctioned April 18.
March 25, 2009
Mardi Gras hits Mass Street
February 24, 2009
Library to host black history panel
The Lawrence Public Library will host a panel for black history month.
February 23, 2009
Lawrence Arts Center exhibit features dean's work
"Crossroads of My Doorstep" is a collaboration featuring the works of John Gaunt, dean of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, and his son, John Gaunt Jr. The dean's work includes sculptures made of scrap metal and line drawings influenced by a trip to Cuba.
February 13, 2009
Singing Spelling Bee
The KU Lied Center is hoping despite the economy, students and the general public will make it out to their art performances this semester.
February 12, 2009
Art department holds art show
The Art Faculty Show is an annual event where faculty members show their art pieces to students and the general public.
February 03, 2009
Art Exhibit Debuts
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February 02, 2009
Souper Bowl Pottery
The Lawrence Arts Center prepares for its Souper Bowl Saturday, which helps fund the ceramic program at the art center. Over 600 pottery bowls were made by local artists, KU students and high school students. There will also be a silent auction of two bowls from well-known artists.
January 30, 2009
Spencer Museum earns prestigious grant
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded the museum $1.2 million to expand the presence of its art in teaching and research across campus.
December 05, 2008
Students sell artwork for the holidays
November 21, 2008
ECM forum addresses GLBT issues
A pubic forum at the ECM draws attention to an oral histories collection spotlighting gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual Kansans.
November 05, 2008
Lecture, exhibit explore concept of time
A collaboration between the Spencer Museum of Art and the Hall Center for the Humanities focuses on time, its cultural and academic interpretations, and its manifestation in art.
October 10, 2008
Artists explore biodiversity
An exhibit at the Natural History Museum brings together art and science.
September 26, 2008
Haskell prepares for art market
Haskell University is getting ready for its 20th annual Haskell Indian Art Market this weekend.
September 12, 2008
New site maps artwork
Artists and scientists are collaborating on a new tool for researchers.
September 02, 2008
Cinco de Mayo celebrations
The fifth of May brings good weather and good margaritas.
May 05, 2008
Dancers celebrate founder
April 18, 2008
Africa dances into spotlight
April 18, 2008
Powwow teaches culture
The sounds of basketballs on the hardwood floors and swimmers hitting the water at Robinson Gymnasium were replaced Saturday with drums and chanting.
April 14, 2008
Drag show promotes pride
April 04, 2008
Art tackles consumerism
March 28, 2008
Revue benefits charity
March 07, 2008
Fans vandalize sculpture
February 29, 2008
Exhibit showcases antiques
February 22, 2008
Poster sale comes to a close
Students' last chance to pick up posters of their favorite movies, TV shows and fine art ended today. Proceeds from the sale went to charities.
January 25, 2008
Local venues host art walk
The first Lawrence Downtown Gallery walk of the year kicks off Friday night. It features special events and allows art lovers a chance to chat with the artists.
January 25, 2008
'Tis the season
If you're dreading to hang lights this year, we know a few people who you'll really feel sorry for. Crews started hanging holiday decorations on Massachusetts Street.
October 26, 2007
Art honors cancer survivors
The Lawrence Art Center is currently hosting "Healing through the Arts", an exhibit honoring local artists affected by cancer.
October 22, 2007
Mural brightens study hall
A mural painted by local teens now brightens KU's School of Business.
September 27, 2007
Race meets modern art
The work of an influential Kansas artist is now on display at the Spencer Museum of Art. The Spencer Museum played a key role in organizing the exhibition.
September 12, 2007
Art exhibit opens
A downtown Lawrence art exhibit opened today. Clare Doveton brought the new exhibit to a grand opening at Pachamama's restaurant.
September 11, 2007
Student sees music success
For the first time at KU, two students placed in the regional level of the National Lotte Lenya Competition for singers. One of the students performed recently in New York.
April 26, 2007
Kansans help community
Kansas ranks fifth in the nation, as a leading state for volunteerism in 2006. A volunteer fair will be held Tuesday at the Lawrence Public Library.
April 16, 2007
'Prep-hop' trend hits campus
Why have those guys been wearing flat-billed caps and wearing popped collars on their polo shirt? They're sporting the new "prep-hop" style, and the style has arrived at KU.
April 12, 2007
Bags brighten campus
April 11, 2007
Sculptures Will Have Dual Use
April 04, 2007
Easter Eggs at Campanile
Members of a KU fraternity team up with the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence for the fourth annual Easter Egg hunt at Campanile...
April 04, 2007
Annual CD sales down
According to Nielson soundscan, CD sales this year are down 20 percent compared to last year. Because sales are dropping nationally, local businesses are being affected.
March 28, 2007
Book covers go on display
The top 2006, book covers and designs traveled from California to be displayed at KU's University press. The exhibit runs through March 15.
March 06, 2007
Art display on campus
University of Kansas students recieve approvral from the Public Scultpure Commitee to display artwork. The two students set up their work in front of Stauffer-Flint Hall on KU campus.
January 29, 2007
Local art on display
Lawrence residents looking for one-of-a-kind gifts might want to stop by the Lawrence Art Center Saturday, where the Lawrence Art Guild will hold its annual Holiday Art show.
December 01, 2006
Adjusting for the holidays
Coming home from college is a great time for some students, but it can be a pain as well. Clashing cultures sometimes lead to problems.
November 16, 2006
More than just a new stage
University of Kansas Architecture students work to design a community stage that will be sent to New Orleans to help rebuild the city's spirit.
November 13, 2006
Aspiring designers compete
The University of Kansas will hold its own version of the TV show "Project Runway," featuring student designers and a bona fide celebrity panel.
November 13, 2006
Union hosts cultural project
The Shifting Borders of Race and Identity conference continued Friday at the Kansas Union. The project featured discussions of between the experiences of American Indians and blacks.
November 10, 2006
Project to promote respect
The world is a diverse place and KU and Haskell Indian University are trying to promote these differences.
November 09, 2006
Local family gets a lift
This Halloween, one Lawrence Family is getting a new treat for its house. After waiting for some time, the family is getting a wheelchair ramp in the house to help assist one of its members.
October 31, 2006
Chapel repairs completed
October 20, 2006
Union celebrates 80 years
The Kansas Union celebrated its birthday in a big way. Twenty two new panels that focused on KU history were displayed along with free goodies for students.
October 18, 2006
(300 million) Born in the USA
Today the United States population hit 300 million, a milestone number. Take a look back at life in Lawrence when the last milestone was reached.
October 17, 2006
WWII exhibit to tour Kansas
The traveling exhibit tells the story of about 15,000 German-Americans interned by the United States during World War II and is expected to stop in Lawrence later this week.
October 16, 2006
Celebration builds acceptance
KU students continued a tradition today by celebrating gay pride on Wescoe Beach. Find out how KU Queers and Allies is trying to create more acceptance on campus.
October 11, 2006
Local bank honors artwork
One local bank is displaying artwork in their gallery from local artists. Find out what the artwork is and who is responsible for their display.
October 05, 2006
KU artists design science building
Art and science, at times, make for strange bedfellows. Find out how these two disciplines coexist at the University of Kansas.
September 28, 2006
Chinese classes a hit
Last May, the Confucius Institute opened at the University of Kansas to teach the Chinese language to anyone who wanted to learn. Now, in its first month of classes to the public, the institute is having a positive impact on students.
September 26, 2006
Bookstore fights censorship
For 25 years the Oread Bookstore has set a week aside to showcase banned books, protesting censureship measures.
September 26, 2006
Lied Center goes Hawaiian
Students living in residence halls had only one option for eating on campus tonight and it turned out to be more than just a meal.
September 13, 2006
Cooking up some local flavor
Lawrence area restaurants spent the day preparing for an annual Lawrence event. Find out why restaurants busy preparing enough food for 1,700 people.
September 13, 2006
Band day losing popularity
Band day is a tradition at KU, but participation has declined over the last 20 years. One official blames high school cost-cutting for the decline.
September 08, 2006
Indian art comes to town
Art lovers from across the nation will be traveling to Lawrence this weekend. Find out what annual event is being held.
September 07, 2006
KU women honored in calendar and reception
This year's KU Women of Distinction earned something previous years' women did not: a public ceremony honoring their accomplishments.
August 30, 2006
Organic food does a body good
May 11, 2006
City begins reviewing new library proposals
City commissioners are getting their first look at four new proposals for the Lawrence Public Library this week.
May 09, 2006
Over-eaters or money-makers?
Ten years ago, you couldn't call competitive eating a sport. But now, you can earn a living eating in competitions once or twice a month.
May 08, 2006
Theatre and film debate separation
While theatre and film students finish production on their end-of-semester plays and films...some in the film deparment are working on a project five years in the making. After more than twenty years, KU's film program wants to break ties with the theatre.
May 05, 2006
Cinco celebration elevates political debate
While groups like HALO celebrated the Cinco de Mayo holiday with snowcones on Wescoe beach, congress debated immigration reform in Washington.
May 05, 2006
Local theatre group takes the show outdoors
A local theatre group performed Shakespeare's classic comedy, As You Like It Friday afternoon at South Park. The show was the first outdoor show for the EMU cast.
May 05, 2006
City celebrates anniversary with statue
Eudora plans to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a tribute to the town's history and namesake.
May 03, 2006
KU student begins 3-day run
This morning, a KU graduate student began a three-day run on Jayhawk Boulevard.
May 03, 2006
Lake-goers may need to find new drinking hole
New alcohol rules could limit the consumption of booze at state parks in Kansas.
May 01, 2006
Students host prom for seniors
Senior citizens in Lawrence had another opportunity to attend prom on Friday at an event sponsored by Helping Unite Generatioins at the Kansas Union.
April 28, 2006
New after school program at Liberty Hall
The United Way of Douglas County will sponsor "Wednesdays at Liberty Hall" as part of an after school program for Lawrence youth.
April 26, 2006
Faculty members awarded
An appreciation ceremony for KU faculty members was held on Wednesday at the Alumni Center.
April 26, 2006
Bands compete in battle for $600
The eighth annual McCollum Hall Battle of the Bands will transform the lawn in front of McCollum Residence Hall into a stage. Six bands will compete for $600.
April 21, 2006
Program educates youth on tobacco
A Lawrence health project is teaching students how to teach tobacco prevention.
April 19, 2006
Students get second chance for recess
College students don't usually get recess, but Wednesday they got another opportunity.
April 19, 2006
The Ballad of Black Jack returns to Lawrence
After a 20 year absence, the Ballad of Black Jack returns to Lawrence. The play chronicles the fight Kansas citizens had to keep Kansas a free state.
April 19, 2006
Local volunteer center looks for help
With one of the country's biggest fundraising events just around the corner, a local volunteer organization looks for helping hands.
April 17, 2006
Local author's cabin for sale on eBay
The lakefront cottage of William S. Burroughs, one of Lawrence's most famous residents, is now for sale on eBay.
April 14, 2006
Stop Kiss continues Student Play Festival
Stop Kiss, the second play in the Student Play Festival, opened Thursday night at the William Inge Memorial Theatre.
April 13, 2006
KU Hillel prepares for Passover meal
Passover begins tonight at sundown and the KU Hillel is preparing for the traditional Seder meal.
April 12, 2006
KU alumus runs for charity
A former KU student hopes to raise money for the Jubilee Cafe during a three-day run.
April 12, 2006
Pippin kicks off Student Play Festival
The Student Play Festival begins Thursday night with <em>Pippin</em>, directed by Eric Avery.
April 06, 2006
New bike trail proposed for Lawrence
Cyclists may soon have a new trail to ride. The Lawrence City Commission agreed to consider building a path between Lawrence and Topeka.
April 05, 2006
Urbanization pushes residents
Jeanne Bronoski's children once played hide-and-seek in the cornfields behind their home. But urbanization and growth has Bronoski planning to move further into the country.
April 05, 2006
Organizations unite against sexual violence
April is Sexual Violence Awareness Month and local organizations have joined together to raise awareness through various events.
April 05, 2006
Ukrainian lecturer featured in discussion series
Russian refugee was the hot topic of KU's Brown Bag Discussion Series. What might attending this lecture have to do with one of KU's newest programs?
April 04, 2006
Clothing drive to help Louisiana students
Lawrence High School students are organizing a clothing drive for Hurricane Katrina victims, particularly students.
March 29, 2006
Chapel closed until August
Danforth Chapel will remain closed until August. Will couples be able to reschedule?
March 29, 2006
Dentists show concern for mouth piercings
As mouth piercings become more popular among young adults, dentists are finding more problems when patients open wide. Local dentists suggest replacing the ends of metal tongue rings with plastic to prevent tooth chipping.
March 28, 2006
Helping rebuild America on spring break
Spring break wrapped up on Sunday and students filed back into Lawrence from all around the world. While some students spent the week lounging on the beaches, others were hard at work helping rebuild lives.
March 27, 2006
Pride Week begins at KU
The campus of the Unversity of Kansas hosts several lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered events throughout the week.
March 27, 2006
Parade goers get their luck o' the Irish
Leprechauns, floats, bagpipes, Oh my! The 17th annual St. Patrick's Day parade drew quite a crowd to downtown Lawrence to watch the floats.
March 17, 2006
Setting flying records is no small feat for Fossett
Steve Fossett landed his plane in Salina today making him the only person to fly more than 25,320 miles in three days.
March 17, 2006
Salvation Army tries to raise millions for new gym
The Salvation Army biddy basketball league needs a new building and a new campaign will help raise money for the cause.
March 15, 2006
Comedy contest to be judged
The winner of the comedy contest will be chosen Wednesday.
March 15, 2006
Museum honors life and work of Gordan Parks
Gordon Parks spent much of his life photographing issues of race and poverty in America. Since his recent death, the Spencer Art Museum has turned his exhibit into a memorial.
March 10, 2006
Proposed rental increase affects public
Changes in fairground rental costs will impact clubs and community.
March 08, 2006
Controversial display gets student attention
The Queers and Allies Organization hope to raise awareness about transgender backlash with a project displayed on Wescoe Beach.
March 08, 2006
Week helps raise Asia Awareness
Students help bring Asian culture to KU during Asia Week.
March 08, 2006
Chalk magazine found everywhere
A new magazine sweeps KU's campus. Chalk magazine provides KU students with a variety of useful information.
March 07, 2006
Mardi Gras means more than beads and booze
As the Mardi Gras celebrations continue, some traditions are getting a new beginning after Katrina.
February 28, 2006
Porn stores change to compete with Internet
The world of pornography adjusts to meet the demands of the Internet, while still maintaining roots at traditional adult entertainment shops.
February 27, 2006
Yes men tan
Men have become more popular clientele at tanning salons.
February 27, 2006
Vinyl sales rising despite lagging record industry
Even with the influx of iPods and mp3s, vinyl sales are rising. Although in the first couple years of iPod mania vinyl was possibly on it's way out, people have started buying again for several reasons.
February 27, 2006
Chalk full of student voice
With the help of the World Company and 24 student employees, KU senior Katy Ibsen will debut Chalk, a student run magazine in Lawrence.
February 27, 2006
Enrollment dips for sexuality class
Enrollment for Dennis Dailey's non-credit human sexuality course is unusally low. Will more attendees show up for the informative course?
February 27, 2006
More seniors coming to Lawrence
As a growing community, Lawrence attracts more than just college students and middle-aged families.
February 27, 2006
Networking sites continue to grow
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February 27, 2006
Tears of Freetown
KUJH-TV reporter, Zak Beasely traveled to Sierra Leone in summer 2005 to document the stories and perspectives of those who survived the country's civil war. Watch the documentary, Tears of Freetown on KUJH-TV, Thursday, Feb. 23 at 9 p.m.
February 23, 2006
Oklahoma! stops in Kansas
The musical, Oklahoma! hits the The Lied Center of Kansas stage Thursday night as part of the Broadway Series.
February 23, 2006
New art exhibit opens at KU
Odd displays with unique themes are on display at a new art exhibit put on by KU undergraduates.
February 20, 2006
Community project honors influential writer
A local agency is helping commemorate the 75th birthday of one of America's most influential writers. Toni Morrison.
February 17, 2006
Social service agency connects with kids through art
Lawrence's underprivileged youth get a chance to showcase their creativity for charity.
February 15, 2006
Musical resources attract locals
KU is becoming an attractive musical resource in the local area. The University offers high quality performances and education to local people.
February 15, 2006
V-day: Couples' day of reevaluation
Valentine's Day is the holiday for couples, but some experts say it's also a common holiday for couples to break up.
February 14, 2006
Lawrence V-day shoppers scrambled
Finding that perfect Valentine's gift for that perfect someone can be a difficult. Many Lawrence shoppers scrambled Tuesday for last minute presents.
February 14, 2006
City Commision to discuss new sites for library
The Lawrence Public Library is 23,000 square feet too small. The city commission is considering new locations for expansion.
February 09, 2006
Music Academy hopes to expand
The Carnegie Library Hall building won't be ready until 2007, but the Americana Music Academy hopes it will be able to soon call the library home.
February 07, 2006
Student's art featured in exhibit
A new group of KU art and design students is showing off their work. The exhibit shows various types of artwork created by graduate students.
February 06, 2006
Student hosts fashion show
KU students strutted their stuff on the runway while displaying a design student's work.
January 30, 2006
University presents children's play
The University Theatre presented their first play of the season Monday. The play, geared toward children, attacted students from local elementry schools.
January 30, 2006
Concert celebrates the music of Mozart
KU celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Austraian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a concert honoring his life.
January 27, 2006
Art sale showcases students' work
Christmas is three weeks away but Student Union Activities wants students to get in the giving mood.
December 05, 2005
Students giving toys to kids
The University of Kansas' Student Union is giving students an easy way to get into the holiday spirit of giving: buying a gift for a local kid.
November 30, 2005
Students reach out to kids with party
A student organization gave back to area kids Wednesday. Mentors in the Lives of Kids, or MILK, celebrated the holiday season with nearly 500 area kids at the Kansas Union.
November 30, 2005
Fundraising drive to help fund renovation
A local art-based service agency is asking for donations from the public to help complete renovations to its building. Van Go Mobile Arts is expanding to provide more services for local at-risk youth.
November 28, 2005
Holiday sale features fairly traded crafts
The Ecumenical Christian Ministry is hosting a Fair Trade Holiday Sale to aid those from underprivileged countries and areas of the US.
November 28, 2005
Festival of Trees returns for 19th year
The annual Festival of Trees is on display at Liberty Hall. The event, in its 19th year, is hosted by a local non-profit group that aims to help local youth.
November 28, 2005
Sex scenes shown more frequently
A new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, a conservative family non-profit organization, shows that sex scenes are on television twice as much now as they were seven years ago.
November 09, 2005
Evolution and faith - a peaceful coexistence?
The debate over evolution versus intelligent design has dominated the media coverage on education standards in Kansas. Students as well as ecclesiastics and scientists, however, show that the conflict between religion and science can be overcome.
November 08, 2005
Museum opens evolution exhibition
A new display featuring the newest research on evolution opened Tuesday at the Kansas Natural History Museum. The exhibition shows the impact of evolution on the science and medicine of today.
November 01, 2005
Allen Fieldhouse hosts Halloween festivities
Allen Fieldhouse today played host to costumed children seeking candy. Fieldhouse staff passed out the candy during the annual Halloween trick-or-treat parade.
October 31, 2005
Sorority plans Halloween entertainment for local children
A University of Kansas sorority house tonight will become a haunted house. The Alpha Chi Omega sorority is partnering with a fraternity to provide Halloween entertainment for local children.
October 31, 2005
Homecoming mural contest results
The KU Homecoming Steering Committee announced the winners of the 2005 Homecoming mural competition Friday.
October 28, 2005
Professors, students react to Rosa Parks' death
University of Kansas professor Dorothy Pennington met Rosa Parks in 1989 and now teaches about Parks in her classes.
October 25, 2005
Work on display at Spencer
The Spencer Museum of Art is showcasing "The Spencer at Work," an exhibit depicting different acts of physical labor. The exhibit runs through the rest of the semester.
October 19, 2005
Museum takes operations outside
Gould Evans architecture firm started designs on a new office outside Spencer Museum Tuesday.
October 18, 2005
KU student to perform with St. Louis symphony
Most students will be relaxing during fall break. Not one KU student, who will be playing the piano with a St. Louis symphony after winning the 2005 Very Young Artist competition.
October 12, 2005
Student groups sponsor Israeli cultural event
Several student groups at University of Kansas joined forces to show a different side of Israel. The event featured topics from dance to food.
October 06, 2005
Books, games sell for bargain prices
The Friends of the Lawrence Public Library played host to a book sale to benefit the library. The sale will continue through Oct. 8.
September 30, 2005
School set to resume mural
Century school students and staff were delighted with the Lawrence City Commission's unanimous decision to allow their work to be completed.
September 28, 2005
Bill Snead: Around the world in one lifetime
Bill Snead's jobs have taken him around the globe, probably more than once. His journey, however, ended where it began: in Lawrence. Today he sits at the desk of the Lawrence Journal World senior editor and watches out for those who will follow.
September 28, 2005
Spencer Museum of Art features digital video exhibit by local artists
The Spencer Museum of Art is featuring an exhibit that focuses food and communication. The museum commissioned two Lawrence artists to visualize these two human needs by using digital video.
September 22, 2005
Stephen Johnson: An arrangement in creativity, passion and courage
After several national awards and a quest through France and New York, a Lawrence native comes home and continues his success as an artist.
September 21, 2005
Collage features leading Latinas
An event on Wescoe Beach featured the many contributions of Latina women. The collage of Latina women on the University campus illustrated the group&apos;s diversity.
September 20, 2005
University Theatre hosts costume sale
Used clothing and accessories from the University Theatre will be sold to the public Saturday at a Halloween costume sale.
September 16, 2005
Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off Thursday
Hispanic Heritage Month opened with an in-house party. This year&apos;s celebration brings together nationally renowned speakers as well as music and dance events.
September 15, 2005
Lawrence businesses offer off-campus classes
The University of Kansas is not the only institution that offers classes in Lawrence. Many businesses around town offer classes to students of all ages. Now the high cost of tuition should not stop anyone from learning a new craft. These area businesses are here to help those who choose to do their learning off campus.
September 12, 2005
Spencer docents host tag sale
The "Dollars for Scholars" tag sale Friday at the Spencer Museum of Art benefited a scholarship fund for children&apos;s art classes.
September 09, 2005
Local film-makers gain recognition in Chicago
A group of local film-makers turned heads last weekend at the Chicago Film Festival with their short documentary. Now they plan to show the film across the country and here in Lawrence.
August 29, 2005
Professor provides stop day tour
Stop day doesn't slow down professor Ted Johnson, who provides his annual campus tour for students and Lawrence residents.
May 12, 2005
Relay for Life supports cancer research
Relay for Life runs tonight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. More than 70 teams signed up to raise money and awareness for cancer research.
May 06, 2005
Long-time friend parts with memorabilia
Patricia Marvin will hold a garage sale of items signed and created by William S. Burroughs, one of the major authors of the beat generation.
May 06, 2005
Mother's Day mail
With Mother's Day approaching, procrastinating sons and daughters have a little more time to mail mom.
May 04, 2005
Knitting the stress away
Creative Arts Therapy is offering new ways to relieve stress and also alleviate arthritis pain.
April 29, 2005
SUA gives college kids a recess
Students didn't let Thursday's chilly weather keep them from taking a recess on the Stauffer-Flint lawn.
April 28, 2005
Pet health
With spring in full swing, pets are feeling a little more frisky. Keeping them healthy may involve giving a little more attention to them.
April 27, 2005
You give love an alternative name
Spring is finally here'the signs are all around: the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and young love is blossoming.
April 26, 2005
Arts program hires young, at-risk artists
Lawrence program offers under-privledged students a chance to earn money and explore art.
April 25, 2005
Prescription pills lead to drug abuse
According to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, prescription drugs are the news rage in teenage drug abuse.
April 25, 2005
Brown Bag Drag
The annual Brown bag drag show performed outside the Kansas Union is just one of the events marking Gay Pride Week.
April 22, 2005
Stylish footwear may come with a price
While sandals and flip-flops may be the style when the weather warms up, they could be hard on your feet.
April 19, 2005
Religious expression important to students
A study conducted at UCLA reports that 48 percent of freshmen say it's important for their college to encourage personal expression of spirituality.
April 18, 2005
Pride week events start today
A "kiss-in" started off Pride week's events today on Wescoe Beach. Other events this week include lectures, concerts and a drag show friday afternoon.
April 18, 2005
International communities show and tell
This year's World Expo draws more attention with more than 60 countries represented.
April 15, 2005
Conference for Native Americans returns to KU
The Big 12 Native American Leadership Conference begins at the Kansas Union.
April 14, 2005
Wall of Hate crumbles down
Students tore down the Wall of Hate on Stauffer-Flint's lawn Wednesday afternoon. Students were encouraged to spray paint racial and hateful slurs that hurt them.
April 06, 2005
Students paint hate slogans on wall
KU's Multicultural Resource Center asks students to paint hate slogans on a wall for Hate Out Week.
April 05, 2005
Priest remembers Pope John Paul II
Lawrence Monsignor Vince Krishe reminisces about his meeting with Pope John Paul II.
April 04, 2005
KU and Missouri considering border store
The University of Kansas and the University of Missouri are considering teaming up to create a border apparel store.
April 04, 2005
Students build Hate Wall
Construction workers began building a hate wall outside of Stauffer-Flint on KU's campus today.
April 04, 2005
Korean War Memorial finished
After 10 months of constructing the Korean War Memorial on Memorial Drive, a copper sculpture called "Korean Cranes Rising" finishes the memorial.
April 01, 2005
Students learn to love knitting
Knitting has emerged as a growing trend on the University of Kansas campus. A new store on Massachusetts Street, Crafty and Company, has made the learning process easier for students.
March 28, 2005
Artist creates sculpture of James Naismith
Lawrence artist Elden Tefft poured the first part of a bronze sculpture of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, on Tuesday.
March 15, 2005
Art going digital
The Spencer Art Museum is trying to digitize 25,000 works of art.
March 09, 2005
SUA hosts first chess tournament
KU students and local residents matched wits at an SUA sponsored chess tournament Wednesday night.
March 09, 2005
Students showcase work in art gallery
Students can view sculptures, weavings, jewelry and wall hangings this week in the Art and Design building. Seniors majoring in metals, textiles, ceramics and visual art education can display their semester''s work until March 11th.
March 07, 2005
Popular car magnets could damage paint
Car owners with magnetic ribbons find the decorations hurts their cars'' paint jobs. Regular cleaning behind the magnets helps.
March 04, 2005
KU community raises money for local charity
KU students and faculty combat homelessness buy buying ceramic bowls and cinnamon rolls .
March 02, 2005
Black Student Union looking for improvement
The Black Student Union is looking for members into its organization, but to many people names can be deceiving.
February 17, 2005
Vietnamese students to ring in new year
KU students will perform a traditional dragon dance Saturday.
February 16, 2005
William Allen White honor awarded
To Gerald Seib the phrase standing on the shoulders of giants means living up to the legacy of William Allen White.
February 11, 2005
KU Men's Glee Club hits the game show floor
KU Men's Glee Club sang Thursday morning on The Price is Right with Bob Barker.
February 10, 2005
Protests at Lawrence high's "Laramie Project"
Lawrence High School students gained attention for their production of "The Laramie Project". The play tells the story of Matthew Shepard, a gay University of Wyoming student who died as a result of a hate crime.
February 10, 2005
Weather doesn't affect Ash Wednesday service
Cold weather didn't keep church-goers from attending today's Ash Wednesday services by Pastor Fr. Vincent Krische.
February 09, 2005
Auditions test dancers dreams
KU students who dream of dancing for The University Dance Company will have a chance Wednesday night to make their dream a reality. The KU Department of Music and Dance will accept 25 students for this spring's company.
January 26, 2005
Missing sculpture anonymously returned
According to the Lawrence Journal World, a stolen piece of a downtown sculpture was anonymously returned yesterday afternoon. The 250-pound top half of "Pollywiggle" was returned about five hours after a plea went out to the public to help find it.
January 21, 2005
New library in the works for Lawrence
Thursday night, the Lawrence City Commission granted the Lawrence Public Library board $200 thousand dollars to begin planning for a new library.
January 21, 2005
Lawrence arts commissioner appeals to public for safe return
Thieves made off with a piece of the annual Outdoor Downtown Lawrence Sculpture Exhibit.
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