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'Whole world' ready to greet new students
Friday, May 28, 2004
Want a profile of the most common Kansas University student? She'd be a 21-year-old woman from Johnson County. She'd be white, she'd be enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and she'd be single.

Advising center helps newcomers make transition
Friday, May 28, 2004
Being new on a campus with 26,000 students can be intimidating.

Where to go for help
Friday, May 28, 2004
The Freshman-Sophomore Advising Center provides the following list of services for incoming students

Office helps disabled students succeed at KU
Friday, May 28, 2004
For students with physical or mental disabilities, Kansas University offers a wide range of services.

History of Jayhawk traced to 1840s
Friday, May 28, 2004
Kansas University is home of the Jayhawk, a mythical bird with a fascinating history.

Vice president wants KU voices heard
Friday, May 28, 2004
Jeff Dunlap remembers gross fumes from passing buses while he walked along Jayhawk Boulevard his first week at KU.

Grants, work-study programs offered
Friday, May 28, 2004
Students who want financial aid should get familiar with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

Residence hall safety an issue
Friday, May 28, 2004
Eric Wellhausen began his career at Kansas University like most freshmen. He arrived from home, excited about college and ready to meet hundreds of new students.

Music scene rocks in city
Friday, May 28, 2004
Although cigarettes may not be allowed in Lawrence venues, the music scene is still pretty -- cough -- "smoking."

Student Union Activities organizes many events
Friday, May 28, 2004
Student Union Activities organizes several events for Kansas University students.

Congregations reach out to students
Friday, May 28, 2004
Lawrence is filled with congregations representing many faith backgrounds that are eager to interact with Kansas University students.

Officers crack down on underage drinking
Friday, May 28, 2004
Have a beer? You'd better not if you are on the Kansas University campus. If you are off campus, then you'd better be 21. In Kansas, it's the law. On campus it doesn't matter how old you are; the general rule is selling and drinking alcoholic beverages is forbidden.

Multicultural center provides support
Friday, May 28, 2004
Jacqulyn Love first stepped inside Kansas University's Multicultural Resource Center last year looking for a tutor to help her with some homework.

Leader urges students to get involved at KU
Friday, May 28, 2004
Kansas University student body president Steve Munch is receiving some leadership guidance from a past U.S. president.

Rec center serves as hub for students
Friday, May 28, 2004
Lisa Turner loves to run outside, but not in snow and certainly not on ice.

Watkins provides cures for ailments
Friday, May 28, 2004
Getting sick. It's the part of the college experience that comes with not getting enough sleep, skipping breakfast, drinking more than you should and being around every germ imaginable.

Center is 'open door' to visitors
Friday, May 28, 2004
The KU Visitor Center is the front porch to the Kansas University campus, home to more than 25,000 students.

Registration of bicycles recommended
Friday, May 28, 2004
Bicycle racks are next to practically every building on Kansas University's campus.

KU libraries thrive in digital age
Friday, May 28, 2004
Many people perceive libraries as quiet, dull and unpopulated, but the libraries at Kansas University are among the most vibrant, bustling spots on campus.

Traditions: Alma mater, Rock Chalk, school colors
Friday, May 28, 2004

Parking fines increase
Friday, May 28, 2004
If you're thinking about displaying a lost, stolen or forged parking permit this year at Kansas University, you might want to think again.

Meal plans to have more options
Friday, May 28, 2004
After a year of dorm food, Evan Boxberger is ready for a change. "I enjoy the variety they offer," said Boxberger, a freshman from Olathe. "But now I'm getting very, very sick of it."

Lied Center to open season Aug. 20
Friday, May 28, 2004
The Lied Center will kick off its 2004-2005 season Aug. 20 with a free outdoor concert to help celebrate Lawrence's 150th anniversary.

KU on Wheels gets students around
Friday, May 28, 2004
There are many ways to get to class -- or to get home from a fun evening downtown -- at Kansas University.

Students find answers for newcomers
Friday, May 28, 2004
So, do you have everything you need for your freshman year?

Students adjust to online enrollment
Friday, May 28, 2004
Travis Barnicle figures Kansas University's new online enrollment system isn't perfect, but it's better than the old way of doing things.

Volunteer opportunities abound
Friday, May 28, 2004
When Claire Scharenberg arrived as a freshman last year at Kansas University, she was intimidated.

Credit counselor warns of pitfalls
Friday, May 28, 2004
Students come to college to get an education, have fun, find friends and build lifelong relationships. That doesn't include burying themselves under mountains of debt.

Greeks get involved in community
Friday, May 28, 2004
Thousands of Kansas University students contemplate joining a fraternity or sorority every year.

Officers increase bike patrols
Friday, May 28, 2004
Bicycles are growing more popular on the Kansas University campus. They also are becoming more popular with thieves.

Department assists on legal issues
Friday, May 28, 2004
Law school isn't the only place for Kansas University students to learn about the legal system.

Theater has diverse bill
Friday, May 28, 2004
The University Theatre at Kansas University embarks on its 81st season this summer. Aside from attending performances on the diverse bill, students also can get involved by auditioning for roles or helping behind the scenes.