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Hot music, cool cars spice up weekend
By Matt Merkel-Hess Day on the Hill rocked and Art Tougeau rolled under sunny skies Saturday. Art Tougeau, Lawrence's annual art-car parade, began at noon in South Park and trucked past hundreds of spectators on Massachusetts Street with decorated cars, golf carts, bikes and scooters.
Gold Medal Club forges new alumni ties
By Matt Merkel-Hess Frances Flynn Koppers smiled with delight as she was wheeled into the Kansas Union surrounded by 19 members of her family. Below her wheelchair, the floor depicted the different versions of Kansas University's mascot through the years.
Undergraduates showcase research at symposium
By Matt Merkel-Hess Liz Riggs admits that researching a more aerodynamic recumbent bicycle is not the most profound topic, but it's research all the same. "I've always been interested in research," she said.
KU seeks official to oversee campus information services
By Matt Merkel-Hess Four candidates for the associate vice chancellor of information services will visit Kansas University during the next three weeks. Glen Thurman, administrative assistant for Academic Computing Services, said the university conducted a nationwide search for the new position.
Basketball clinic pairs Jayhawks with biggest (and smallest) fans
300 children turn out for annual event to improve their skills on the court
By Matt Merkel-Hess Near the end of Sunday's Holiday Clinic, some of Kansas University's basketball players sang Barney's "I Love You, You Love Me" to a group of hooting and chortling elementary children. At least they were singing while in a defensive stance.
Mangino eager to get to work
When Mark Mangino was trying to figure out his next move after accepting the job as Kansas University's head football coach, he spoke with someone who'd been through a coaching change before.
Mystery novelist speaks at KU
By Matt Merkel-Hess Novelist and Kansas University alumna Sara Paretsky went numb with fright the first time she met Emily Taylor in 1964. At a dinner, Taylor, then the dean of women at KU, asked a group of freshman woman what they were going to do with their education.
Jayhawks stun Raiders - Kansas 34, Texas Tech 31, 2OT
QB Kinsey directs KU to 'huge' win over Tech
By Robert Sinclair Two hours before kickoff Saturday night, Kansas University quarterback Mario Kinsey was throwing passes to teammate Marcellus Jones in an empty Jones SBC Stadium. Five and a half hours later, the stadium was filled, but it was just as quiet after Kinsey directed a miraculous come-from-behind, 34-31, double-overtime Big 12 victory over Texas Tech.
NATO general speaks at KU
By Matt Merkel-Hess The man who commanded air operations during the 1999 NATO campaign in Kosovo addressed a group of students and community members Monday night as if they were the future politicians, diplomats and leaders of their countries. About 30 people attended retired Lt. Gen. Michael Short's speech in the Kansas Union's Centennial Room.
Bruins run over KU - UCLA 41, Kansas 17
Jayhawks' rushing game flounders again
Kansas University was hoping the return of running back Reggie Duncan from a one-game suspension would provide a boost to its rushing attack. Instead, the ground game continued to be a bust. The Jayhawks managed a mere 89 yards on 37 rushing attempts while UCLA senior standout DeShaun Foster accounted for 179 yards on 28 carries as the 14th-ranked Bruins blasted KU, 41-17, on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Spring game highlights April 28, 2012
Charlie Weis Jr. helps lead the KU running backs in drills April 19, 2012
D.J. Beshears makes tough catch on deep pass from Dayne Crist April 19, 2012
Behind the Lens: Game Over April 19, 2012
Highlights from Charlie Weis press conference April 10, 2012
